UNMISH organises 8th edition of POORNAM’23 ‘Empowering of Lives’
Jun 13, 2023, at 05:50 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based non-profit organisation UNMISH has taken such a huge step towards improving the lives of specially-abled children and young adults through a spectacular initiative in its 8th edition of POORNAM.
Toronto’s favourite summer food event, Summerlicious, returns on July 7
Jun 13, 2023, at 02:36 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto and its partners are bringing back summer food event Summerlicious 2023, to run from July 7-23, providing an annual opportunity to explore the city’s culinary landscape.
New Delhi: IGNCA to host an international seminar on Ramayana in South East Asia
Jun 12, 2023, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Ramayana is a common thread that binds India and South East Asian nations, such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam.
SVF Music introduces captivating track 'Palash', a tale of love
Jun 11, 2023, at 07:39 pm
SVF Music unveiled 'Palash', a mesmerizing track that showcases their commitment to innovative and diverse music.
Jun 11, 2023, at 06:21 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Kashmiri lyricist Sagar Nazir, known for his famous song 'Zoon Mou,' has captured the hearts of his fans once again with his latest offering, 'Boya Aamy Beri Beri Nadas,' a poignant paddy harvest song. Sung by esteemed vocalist Rashida Akther, the song has quickly amassed millions of views on social media, showcasing the enduring appeal of Nazir's compositions.
Kashmir's Amir Suhail Wani: A bridge between tradition and modernity
Jun 11, 2023, at 05:36 pm
In the enchanting valley of Kashmir, amidst an era of frozen turbulence, Amir Suhail Wani emerges as a remarkable intellectual and writer, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. With a diverse range of interests spanning philosophy, literature, religion, and science, Wani's pursuit of knowledge has garnered international acclaim.
Kashmir: Teacher turned calligrapher revives ancient tradition, empowers community
Jun 11, 2023, at 09:38 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Shazia Anees, an English literature teacher, discovered her passion for calligraphy during the pandemic. Her profound connection with the art form and her soulful creations have captivated locals and brought new energy to this time-honored tradition.
Jun 11, 2023, at 09:06 am
Gorakhpur/Uttar Pradesh: A primary school teacher in Uttar Pradesh, India, is turning around the academic performance of underprivileged students through remediation. Nirmala Singh, a mathematics and Hindi teacher at Government Primary School Khairaila, is utilizing the NIPUN scheme, launched by the Union Ministry of Education, to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy skills among students in classes one to three.
11-Year-old Kathak dancer Anvi Nagori sets new record for 100 spins in a minute
Jun 10, 2023, at 10:21 am
Guwahati/Assam: Anvi Nagori, an 11-year-old Kathak dancer from Guwahati, has made history by setting a new record for performing 100 spins in a minute, as recognized by the Assam Book of Records.
Music & Beyond: Nairobi gets a chance to enjoy a fusion of Indian and African music
Jun 10, 2023, at 04:30 am
Nairobi/IBNS: Nairobi resident with Kolkata connections, Ananya Pal, will be presenting ‘Music & Beyond’, at the Kenyan capital on June 10 this year as her contribution towards World Music Day (observed globally on June 21).
Jun 10, 2023, at 04:18 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Well-known musician, Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, will be the showstopper at the first leg of the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) Season 3 to be held in Mumbai, according to the organisation.
India to host Miss World competition for first time after 27 years
Jun 09, 2023, at 11:05 pm
The Miss World Organization on Thursday announced that India has been chosen as the host country for the highly anticipated 71st Miss World 2023 pageant.
Social media platform Instagram users report app disruptions in several countries
Jun 09, 2023, at 08:52 pm
Washington: Users of social media platform Instagram (owned by Meta, banned in Russia) from several countries on Friday reported hitches in the way the application works, the Down detector outage tracker said.
Jun 09, 2023, at 05:38 am
Kanpur/IBNS: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur jointly with Silizium Circuits Private Limited has bagged a Rs 5 crore grant-in-aid project from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)’s Chips to Startup (C2S) program.
IICA and NALSAR launch 'LL.M in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws' programme
Jun 09, 2023, at 05:35 am
Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in association with Hyderabad’s NALSAR University of Law, launched a new programme, LL.M in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws at New Delhi.
U.S. Mission in India gears up for record number of student visa applications during summer of 2023
Jun 08, 2023, at 06:41 pm
New Delhi: The U.S. Mission in India held its seventh annual Student Visa Day countrywide today with Consular Officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewing almost 3,500 Indian student visa applicants.
Pemayangtse Monastery: A living monument of tranquility and tibetan Buddhism in Sikkim
Jun 08, 2023, at 08:45 am
Pelling, West Sikkim - Nestled atop a serene mountaintop in Pelling, the Pemayangtse Monastery stands as a testament to the rich legacy of Tibetan Buddhism.
Goa G.O.A.T.S and their hipster ahead-of-time cafes
Jun 07, 2023, at 06:23 pm
Moshe Inbar of Artjuna and Mojigao and Jill Ferguson of Cafe Prana are two foreign (read from Israel and the US) restaurateurs in Goa who introduced the whole 'cool hipster vibe' into their joints decades ago with clean eating and organic cuisine. They have been living and working in India for decades and working on concepts and ideas that are truly inspirational and ahead of their time. Shikha Mishra meets them in her recent visit to Goa
Jun 07, 2023, at 11:30 am
Tenzin Metoh, a public health and engineering consultant in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, has embarked on a unique path. Alongside her government role, she has become the driving force behind Oro Bruk, a startup that breathes new life into the traditional clothes of her Monpa tribe, reported The Think.Co.
Airtel Business partners with Education Ministry to power India’s Ed-Tech platform – DIKSHA
Jun 07, 2023, at 03:30 am
Kolkata: Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel Tuesday announced it has won the Cloud and CDN mandate from the Digital India Corporation (DIC) to power DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing)–India’s national platform for open education digital content.
Industry captains discuss the future of the workplace at an IBSA organised meet in Kolkata
Jun 07, 2023, at 01:26 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Will globalization and technological advancements bring a sea change in the workplace? What will the worker, workplace and work itself look like in the future?
Apple: watchOS 10 updates unveiled for Apple Watch
Jun 06, 2023, at 11:47 pm
Apple today previewed watchOS 10, bringing Apple Watch users a fresh approach to quickly view information with redesigned apps, a new Smart Stack to show relevant widgets right when they’re needed, and delightful new watch faces.
Apple announces powerful new privacy and security features
Jun 06, 2023, at 11:35 pm
Apple on Monday announced its latest privacy and security innovations, including major updates to Safari Private Browsing, Communication Safety, and Lockdown Mode, as well as app privacy improvements.
Apple Mega Event: tvOS 17 brings FaceTime and video conferencing to the biggest screen in the home
Jun 06, 2023, at 11:27 pm
California: Apple on Monday announced software updates coming this fall that make Apple TV 4K even more enjoyable, interactive, and fun for the whole household.
Baristas behind bars: From serving time to serving lattes
Jun 05, 2023, at 08:55 pm
Perfectly foamed milk. A delicate butterfly enswirled atop. A bittersweet tang on the palate. A perfect cappuccino? It is beyond that.
Android users face security risk after malware found in over 100 apps in Google Play: Report
Jun 05, 2023, at 02:18 am
Cybersecurity never ceases to be a cause of worry as makers of spyware, malware, and other harmful modules keep inventing new ways to breach the safety net of our gadgets and steal users’ confidential information.
Jun 05, 2023, at 12:52 am
The Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre in Bodh Gaya will host a seven-day Vipassana course at the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir to host ‘Vitasta’ Cultural Festival this month
Jun 04, 2023, at 03:01 am
Jammu and Kashmir will host the ‘Vitasta’ Cultural Festival in the last week of June as Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta took stock of the preparation of the event on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir hosts one-day seminar on short story
Jun 04, 2023, at 02:55 am
A day-long multilingual seminar titled “Short Story in J-K: Directions and the Way Ahead” was held in Srinagar city on Thursday where participants tried to understand the new realm of literature.
Regulation essential to curb AI for surveillance, disinformation: rights experts
Jun 03, 2023, at 11:56 pm
New York: Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spyware and disinformation is on the rise, and regulation of the space has become urgent, according to UN-appointed independent rights experts.