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Digital COVID Relief Concert Series comes to the aid of folk musicians of Rajasthan

Feb 22, 2021, at 09:52 pm

Jaipur/IBNS: While the COVID-19 pandemic has left no sectors unscathed, not many are aware how it has affected the people practicing folk arts and crafts.

The Red Planet beckons

Feb 22, 2021, at 08:25 pm

With the landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on planet Mars recently, lots of things are  surely going to change for space research and exploration in the near future. But why this race to reach the Red Planet by different nations? Will our astrologers warning of dire consequences of angering ‘mangal- graha’ have a different take now, wonders Ranjita Biswas

Jammu and Kashmir: Academics, experts for timely implementation of NEP-2020

Feb 22, 2021, at 04:59 am

 Srinagar: A two-week refresher course in social science concluded at the University of Kashmir.

More than 100 new Urdu centers opened amid pandemic: NCPUL Director

Feb 22, 2021, at 02:33 am

Bhopal/UNI: Averring that the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) is leaving no stone unturned for the development of the Urdu language, council Director Dr Sheikh Aqeel Ahmed on Sunday said that more than one hundred new centers were opened during the COVID crisis.

Devotion in every stroke

Feb 20, 2021, at 04:15 pm

The famous Nathdwara paintings of Rajasthan have at their core bhakti ras expressing devotion to Lord Krishna, Ranjita Biswas finds

Hobbies to the rescue

Feb 20, 2021, at 04:06 pm

Coronavirus and the prolonged lockdown initially made people want to climb up the wall but as acceptance set in, they looked elsewhere to occupy themselves and discovered potentials they never thought they had, finds Anju Munshi

Special Weekday Lunch Menus from Royal China in Kolkata

Feb 20, 2021, at 03:19 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Looking for a place to have a working lunch or a small office get together on a weekday, then you may look up the special lunch menu from Royal China, Kolkata.

Brand expert Shiv Shivakumar advices IIM-C students how to ace career dilemmas

Feb 20, 2021, at 02:09 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Shiv Shivakumar, Group Executive President- Corporate Strategy & Business Development - Aditya Birla Group delivered The Professor Arijit Mukherjee Memorial Lecture organized by the Indian Institute of Management – Calcutta (IIM-C) this year.

Jammu and Kashmir: KU's 3-day awareness campaign on good hygiene concludes

Feb 19, 2021, at 05:01 am

Srinagar:  A three-day awareness campaign initiated by the University of Kashmir on public health and hygiene concluded on Wednesday.

XLRI Jamshedpur to hold its National HR Conference virtually this year

Feb 19, 2021, at 01:17 am

Jamshedpur/IBNS: Jamshedpur-based XLRI- Xavier School of Management will hold the 10th edition of its National HR Conference virtually on February 20 and 21 this year.

Book Review: Grandma’s Closet is a children's fiction by nine year old Neyati Umamaheshwar

Feb 18, 2021, at 06:34 pm

The fully colored, beautifully illustrated book 'Grandma’s Closet' by nine-year old author Neyati Umamaheshwar is a funny yet engaging story involving primarily two  characters, Emma and her grandmother.

KU VC chairs first meeting of Working Group on Climate Change

Feb 18, 2021, at 04:10 am

  Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad on Tuesday chaired the first meeting of a Working Group on Climate Change constituted by the varsity to address pressing concerns and challenges related to it.

Jammu and Kashmir: DECC Kulgam holds career counselling for students

Feb 18, 2021, at 03:18 am

Srinagar: The District Employment and Counselling Centre (DECC) Kulgam Tuesday held a career counseling-cumorientation programme for the students of Government Degree College, Kulgam.

Do not miss the special offers from Kolkata pubs this International Margarita Day

Feb 18, 2021, at 01:59 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Do you know where to go this February 22 to celebrate the Margarita Day? Here is a list of four best gastro-pubs and lounges in Kolkata.

Indian Army signs MoU with Pune-based foundation to provide quality education in Jammu And Kashmir

Feb 18, 2021, at 12:39 am

New Delhi: Indian Army's Chinar Corps on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with a Pune-based Indrani Balan Foundation to provide better education facilities to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.

IIT Guwahati researchers develop method of controlling the life-time of droplets containing suspended nanoparticles

Feb 17, 2021, at 09:04 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) have developed a novel method of controlling the life-time of droplets containing suspended nanoparticles.

Celebrating the season of love with a menu created with love!

Feb 16, 2021, at 11:39 pm

Love is in the air…may sound clichéd but one cannot help but say so…February 2021 brought with it the season of love…Valentine’s Day and the Saraswati Puja ( often referred to as the ‘desi’ Valentine’s Day). Celebrating love includes gifting roses and treating your dear ones with good food. Kolkata restaurants have kept their dates with a fabulous spread for the ‘special ones’ in everyone’s life! So let’s have a look at what these eateries are offering…

Mobile Game Ideas - 6 Tips for Creating New Game Apps & Concepts

Feb 16, 2021, at 04:34 pm

The world of mobile gaming continues to grow exponentially with each passing year. A report from Statista estimates that over 370 million people throughout India will play mobile games by 2022. The most alarming part of this statistic is that it reflects an increase of nearly 170 million people since 2016. Mobile game and app developers struggle to come up with new ideas with a competitive edge that makes it easier for consumers when choosing the best Indian casino games and other genres to play. Here are 6 tips that will help you create high-quality game apps and concepts to consider for further development:

West Bengal celebrates Saraswati Puja today 

Feb 16, 2021, at 02:49 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi: With the winter slowly fading away from West Bengal, people in the state joined in celebrating Saraswati Puja which marked the beginning of the festive calendar on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Colleges reopen after a year amid COVID-19 protocol

Feb 15, 2021, at 09:46 pm

Srinagar/UNI: After remaining closed for about a year due to Coronavirus pandemic, all degree colleges reopened on Monday in the summer capital, Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir valley amid strict COVID-19 guidelines put in place by the government.

Jammu and Kashmir: CUK's Central Library starts SMS alert service

Feb 15, 2021, at 02:49 am

Srinagar: Central Library of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Friday started SMS alert service for the library users in all the campuses of the varsity here.

Gurugram keeps Valentines date with vintage cars while spreading vaccination awareness

Feb 15, 2021, at 01:34 am

Gurugram: Hoots and cheers with nostalgia  was what this Valentine’s days were all about in Gurugram! “Vintage Car Drive”, an initiative of Pehle Chai on Sunday, left the crowd spell-bound as old beauties took over for a while. 

Jammu and Kashmir: Mega awareness camps for artisans held

Feb 15, 2021, at 01:06 am

Srinagar: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom (H&H) Kashmir today organised mega awareness camps at Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Kupwara and Ganderbal.

Podcast Review: 'But You're Not Funny!' sends powerful messages to people across the world

Feb 15, 2021, at 12:36 am

Los Angeles (USA) :   'But You're Not Funny!' , a new podcast offering comedy, useful life tips, and inspiration, has been launched with each episode of approximately half an hour  featuring a different expert discussing an essential topic such as relationships, sexuality, personal self-defense, building community, and discovering life purpose.

To Serve with Love—the Hard Rock Café style!

Feb 13, 2021, at 10:44 pm

Hard Rock Cafe is doing something exceptional in this season of love. It has always believed in giving back to the community in whatever way they can which has endeared them to their customers. Their latest initiative reveals this commitment of theirs.

Earshot to bring Dolby Atmos experience to podcasts in multiple Indian languages

Feb 13, 2021, at 07:33 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Earshot.in, billed as India’s digital destination for news, entertainment and audio originals, has announced the launch of Dolby Atmos immersive audio on the Earshot podcast streaming service app.

Choosing Glasses for Kids Made Easy: Here's How

Feb 13, 2021, at 04:44 pm

Buying a new pair of glasses for kids for the first time may be a very daunting moment for any parent. You have to make sure that when your kid wears them, either casually or at school, everything should be comfortable, stylish and fine. The new pair of your kid's glasses maybe something really exciting for them, but at the same time, you'd be a lot confused about choosing the best for them. After all, there are many designs, colours and shapes available nowadays, and selecting the one for your loving child is often very tricky. However, you can pick quality glasses that are less likely to crack or be harmed by high-energy, rambunctious childhood activities if you do your homework and choose the right pair.

Know Different Types of Washing Machines in India

Feb 12, 2021, at 04:48 pm

With a constant push towards smart living, the sale of various household appliances has skyrocketed in India. Products like washing machines, for instance, are expected to witness a CAGR of 3.7% between 2021 and 2025. This growth has further been bolstered by the innovations introduced by various brands across the country. Thus, individuals looking to purchase a washing machine can choose between various makes and models available, integrated with the latest technology.

Valentine specials from ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar

Feb 12, 2021, at 04:29 am

Kolkata/IBNS: From gifts to grand repasts, ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar have come up with some fantastic offers this Valentine’s Day.

JWMarriott Kolkata hosts special spread to welcome the Year of the Ox

Feb 11, 2021, at 11:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Vintage Asia, the signature Asian restaurant of JW Marriott Kolkata, is all set to welcome the Chinese New Year with a sumptuous spread.