The Sialkot Saga is set between 1947 and 2010: Ashwin Sanghi
Jun 22, 2016, at 08:02 pm
In Kolkata for a book signing session, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity catches up with Ashwin Sanghi, the best selling author of three novels. The duo discusses his latest book, The Sialkot Saga, the characters from the book, Ashwin's love for anagrams and how he dealt with rejection. Excerpts from the interview:
The Park Hotels conducting Ramadan Walks across cities
Jun 21, 2016, at 09:03 pm
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): Hospitality chain, The Park Hotels, have commenced their Ramadan Walk across multiple cities, a venture the group started in 2015.
Bengaluru women to train in self-defence from commando trainer Shifuji
Jun 21, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Bengaluru, June 21 (IBNS): Mission Prahar, a self-defense training program for girls above 8 years and women, initiated across the country by Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bhardwaj is set take place on the 25th and 26th of June, 2016, in the premises of Trio World Academy, Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru.
Discover India's tangible heritage on the NMMA website
Jun 21, 2016, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday that the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) has uploaded data on 3.15 lakh Built Heritage & Sites (BH&S) and antiquities of India on its website.
Under-reporting Biodiversity: Clear and Present Danger
Jun 21, 2016, at 06:12 pm
Media has not been able to keep aside its circulation arithmetic and assign enough space to this critical topic---Biodiversity, reports Jayalakshmi Sengupta for IBNS humanitarian and development news service Just Earth News
American Center Kolkata hosts pre-departure orientation for US bound students
Jun 21, 2016, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): The United-States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) hosted its annual Pre-Departure Orientation program for U.S. bound students at the American Center on Friday, Jun 17, 2016.
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:37 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors recently to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States.
Fifth round of US-India 21st century knowledge initiative awards announced
Jun 20, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) In a continuation of the educational partnership between the United States and India, the U.S. Department of State and the University Grants Commission are pleased to announce the eight institutional partnership projects for the fifth and final round of Indo-U.S. 21st Century Knowledge Initiative awards (formerly known as the Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative).
Smriti Irani asks UGC to consider Yogic Sciences for NET
Jun 19, 2016, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): Six Central Universities will have full fledged Yoga departments from academic session 2016-17 and the number would be raised to 20 within one year.
India celebrates Father's Day, Google showcases special doodle
Jun 19, 2016, at 06:24 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jun 19 (IBNS): India on Sunday celebrated the bond of a father and a child as the world observed Father's Day.
Starmark to host the launch of Ambi Parameswaran’s book
Jun 18, 2016, at 05:09 pm
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Pan Macmillan India, will host the launch of advertising professional Ambi Parameswaran’s book Nawabs, Nudes, Noodles: India Through 50 Years of Advertising at its South City Mall store on June 23.
IGNOU to host an exhibition to mark International Yoga Day
Jun 17, 2016, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, Jun 17 (IBNS): To celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21, 2016, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will organize various activities in their Convention Centre at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
Indian plays lack innovation: Rajat Kapoor
Jun 17, 2016, at 02:15 pm
Actor-playwright Rajat Kapoor is back in town with his clowns! He had enthralled audiences last December with his adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, by turning it into a clown play. Crowds will be hoping for an encore from this cerebral actor when he lets his team loose on the 18th of June (Saturday). IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with him before the start of 'I Don't Like It-As You Like It'
Manipal University breaks into 200th position in Asia
Jun 16, 2016, at 11:33 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS): Manipal University figures at the 200th position in the Quacquarelli Symonds University Asia Ranking list 2016 released on Tuesday. Top 350 Universities from across 17 countries were considered for ranking this time and Manipal University has for the first time broken into the prestigious position among Asian universities.
Manipal University opens its admission for its twinning program at ICAS, Manipal
Jun 16, 2016, at 08:38 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS): Manipal University has opened admissions to its 23rd batch of International Engineering Twinning program offered by Manipal University’s ICAS (International Centre for Applied Sciences).
Jun 16, 2016, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS) The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors recently to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States.
ICSI launched CS Acceleration Centre in Kolkata
Jun 15, 2016, at 12:27 am
Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS): Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), on Saturday inaugurated their first CS Acceleration Center (CSAC) in Kolkata.
1 in every 3 child labourers in Jharkhand is illiterate: CRY
Jun 14, 2016, at 11:27 pm
Ranchi, June 14 (IBNS): Almost 36% of child labourers in Jharkhand in the age group of 5-14 years cannot write their names, analysis of the latest Census data by CRY- Child Rights and You reveals.
Robot Betty starts work as trainee office manager
Jun 14, 2016, at 11:21 pm
London, June 14 (IBNS) An intelligent robot from the University of Birmingham is joining the world of work as a trainee office manager.
Novelised version of children's movie Dhanak launched at STORY
Jun 14, 2016, at 04:07 am
Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS) Director and screenwriter Nagesh Kukunoor launched the novelised version of Dhanak in Kolkata on Monday at the STORY bookstore and lifestyle store.
Novelised version of children's movie Dhanak launched at STORY
Jun 14, 2016, at 04:07 am
Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS) Director and screenwriter Nagesh Kukunoor launched the novelised version of Dhanak in Kolkata on Monday at the STORY bookstore and lifestyle store.
Bharat Nirman Couple Award for Tarun Bhattacharya-Sanchita Bhattacharya
Jun 13, 2016, at 06:06 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS) Santoor maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya and his wife and well known Odissi dancer Guru Sanchita Bhattachary received " The Couple Award " for the year 2016 from Bharat Nirman Awards for their achievement , excellence and taking Indian Classical Music and Dance world wide to a different level.
Gabbar Singh: The villain as hero
Jun 13, 2016, at 05:25 am
“Kitne aadmi the?†the dialogue sent a chill down the spine of the audience as Gabbar Singh in Sholay walked menacingly in front of his gang swinging his whip. That even today the villain par excellence of Indian cinema remains an icon is a attribute to the characterisation and Amjad Khan’s acting. Shoma A. Chatterji examines the phenomenon of Gabbar Singh
2 in every 5 child labourers in Bihar is illiterate:CRY
Jun 12, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Patna, June 12 (IBNS): Almost 40% of child labourers in Bihar in the age group of 5-14 years cannot write their names, analysis of the latest Census data by CRY- Child Rights and You reveals.
Kolkata: AWA Fashions launches new store
Jun 12, 2016, at 08:21 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): AWA Fashions, a store of hand woven garments which represents craftsmanship in Indo-Western and fusion wear, was inaugurated on Saturday in Kolkata.
Rajasthan boy Aman Bansal tops JEE Advanced 2016
Jun 12, 2016, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi, Jun 12 (IBNS): The results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2016 were announced on Sunday.
Haryana teachers set to bid adieu to jeans?
Jun 11, 2016, at 04:49 pm
Chandigarh, Jun 11 (IBNS): Jeans, a staple attire for the working class turned a trendy wear for everyone, is no longer a viable option for teachers in Haryana, after the government decided to ditch the denim recently, reports said.
Perceptions of a ‘normal’ body image distorted by media and current trends in beauty practices
Jun 11, 2016, at 01:47 am
London, June 10 (IBNS) A team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham say that the demands of beauty routines particularly for women are increasing, with perceptions of a ‘normal’ body image changing fast.
1 in every 3 child labourers in West Bengal is illiterate
Jun 10, 2016, at 08:42 pm
Kolkata, June 10 (IBNS): Almost one-third of the child labourers in West Bengal in the age group of 5-14 years cannot write their names, analysis of the latest Census data by CRY- Child Rights and You reveals.
Young author Alexshendra Venus Bakshi urges readers to write in Hindi
Jun 10, 2016, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): In a time when most budding authors in India are busy making a name for themselves writing in English, Alexshendra Venus Bakshi is charting a less travelled path. The young author is not only only penning down pieces in Hindi, but is also urging her readers to do so.