Apr 07, 2020, at 06:41 pm
New Delhi/Bikaner/IBNS: In a bid to skill tech graduates and offer them mentorship for professional opportunities, Singapore-based Ranosys Technologies, a software development company, has signed an OutSystems education protocol with Bikaner Technical University (BTU).
Apr 06, 2020, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Leveraging its expertise in food and hospitality services, ITC Hotels is providing extensive support to both Central and state governments across different cities during this Covid-19 pandemic.
Use the lockdown as an opportunity to sharpen your career skills on TCS iON Career Edge
Apr 03, 2020, at 06:41 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced a free, 15-day self-paced digital certification program called Career Edge, to sharpen career skills of college-going students and professionals during this period of global lockdown.
COVID-19: Kolkata Police stands by elderly citizens with Pronam project
Apr 03, 2020, at 12:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police, which runs project Pronam for the elderly in collaboration with city-based non-governmental organization, The Bengal, has come forward to stand by the side of the elderly citizens of the city with an assurance to ensure their well being during lockdown.
Bollywood actors Dia Mirza and Soha Ali Khan join Save The Children storytelling initiative
Apr 02, 2020, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actors Dia Mirza (Artist Ambassador, Save the Children) and Soha Ali Khan have joined Hollywood celebrities Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams on social media in telling the world their favourite children’s story through #SaveWithStories, thus providing an opportunity to parents to keep the kids engaged through the Covid-19 lockdown phase.
Apr 02, 2020, at 08:10 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: In view of the Covid-19 lockdown, Teamwork Arts, producer of the annual Jaipur Literature Festival, has announced its new online literature series – “JLF presents Brave New World”- which is scheduled to start on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Time for authors to adapt to audiobooks as people stay housebound owing to Covid19 pandemic
Apr 02, 2020, at 06:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Driven by the fear of contracting Covid 19 virus by touching surfaces, social distancing and lockdown in place, audio books are a big solace not only to regular readers but many who are housebound.
Mar 31, 2020, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: At a time when social distancing has been declared significant in containing the spread of the deadly coronavirus, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has organised an online international art competition themed "United against CORONA- Express through Art" in a bid to connect the people across the world.
Humanity thrives in Kolkata despite the wrath of Coronavirus
Mar 29, 2020, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Amid the doom and gloom of the fast-paced Covid-19 outbreak, here are some heartening news of mankind's benevolance from the city of joy.
Starmark hosts Sananda Adda to celebrate International Women's Day
Mar 28, 2020, at 05:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bookstore chain Starmark had earlier in this month hosted a star-studded event Sananda Adda to celebrate International Women's Day.
CBSE yet to decide on promoting students of classes 1 to 8 and 11 amid coronavirus outbreak
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: While India is under lockdown to arrest the spread of COVID-19, the students of classes 1 to 9 and 11 are still uncertain about their future as CBSE is yet to decide on promoting the students to the next class without examination, said a media report.
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:33 pm
Reading a book is like having a conversation with the author and learning from their experience., says Dr. Vijeta Pareek Sahay while talking about the book she co-authored with CA Nitish Sahay Pandey.
Sona College of Technology records yet another exceptional placement season
Mar 25, 2020, at 05:44 pm
Salem/IBNS: The Sona College of Technology, the preferred engineering college for discovering the best of engineering talent from Salem, Tamil Nadu, has reported yet another exceptional placement season.
VLCC starts manufacturing hand sanitizers to support mitigation of COVID-19 crisis
Mar 24, 2020, at 08:09 pm
Delhi/IBNS: VLCC Personal Care Limited, known for their beauty and wellness products and services, has announced the commencement of production of its advanced hand sanitizers to support mitigation of the severe health crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and to meet the sudden spike in demand for hygiene products.
Popular Video app MV Master sees big growth in India
Mar 22, 2020, at 12:44 am
Kolkata/IBNS: One-click video creation app MV Master said that it has accumulated more than 60 million registered users in India since its launch in January 2019. It has been named the Editor’s Pick as ‘top recommended app’ for videos.
Chowman celebrates World Water Day
Mar 20, 2020, at 08:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Restaurant chain Chowman is set to celebrate World Water Day keeping in mind the importance of water amid the growing sanitization to combat COVID-19.
Unacademy offers live classes in West Bengal on WBPSC exams
Mar 20, 2020, at 07:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Unacademy, India’s learning platform, has announced that it is the first EdTech player to provide live interactive classes in West Bengal for exams pertaining to WBPSC (West Bengal Public Service Commission).
Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his cookery book about using herbs and spices in cooking
Mar 19, 2020, at 06:09 pm
Author Sourabh Angarkar wants to educate everyone about the benefits of using herbs and spices in everyday cooking
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Amid COVID-19 outbreak, MHRD orders postponement of CBSE board exams, UGC, AICTE, JEE entrances
Mar 18, 2020, at 11:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Human Resource Development on Wednesday directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to postpone the board examinations amid the rapid spike in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the country.
Regal flavours from the Land of Maharajas at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
Mar 18, 2020, at 03:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS Shaped by Rajasthan’s rich heritage, climatic features and the diverse cultures present throughout the state, Marwari cuisine has evolved over time into something that stands apart from other Indian cuisines.
Read how children can be changemakers in society in 'We are the Champions'
Mar 18, 2020, at 01:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Not only adults but children too can bring around positive changes in society was amply highlighted in a book reading session organised by Save the Children, an independent child rights organisation, at the Oxford Book Store in Kolkata.
'MOITRI' celebrates the first ever Indo- Bangladesh Friendship Motoring Drive 2020
Mar 16, 2020, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As part of the birth centenary celebration of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first prime minister of Bangladesh, also popularly known as Bongobondhu (Friend of Bengal) and Jatir Janak (Father of the Nation), a car rally was recently organised between India and Bangladesh.
ITC Hotels Kolkata celebrate International Women's Day with fun filled activities
Mar 12, 2020, at 09:02 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ITC Hotels Kolkata- ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar- celebrated International Women’s Day by recognizing the strength and resilience that women bring into the team.
Yoga in Calcutta is a totally different orientation: Jerome Armstrong
Mar 12, 2020, at 03:30 pm
American political strategist, entrepreneur and author Jerome Armstrong was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata last month. In an interaction with yoga coach Varuna Shunglu, Armstrong spoke about his book Calcutta Yoga and his journey to publish the book. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Bangalore's Jewel Box by Arnav brings 30 jewellers under one roof
Mar 12, 2020, at 12:08 pm
Bangalore/IBNS: Bangalore’s bespoke jewellery brand, Arnav has launched -Jewel Box by Arnav which houses collections from 30 prominent jewellery designers under one roof.
Purest form of Indian cuisine is the best: Celebrity chef Sarah Todd
Mar 11, 2020, at 08:16 pm
Former MasterChef Australia contestant Sarah Todd was present at an event of Black & White Scotch in Kolkata last week. In an exclusive interview with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Todd shared how was her journey in MasterChef Australia, revealed her favourite dishes from India. Read the full interview
Book review: 'The Secret Sauce' is all about finding the recipe to boost your recipe for success
Mar 11, 2020, at 05:43 pm
Dr. Vijeta Pareek Sahay and CA Nitish Sahay Pandey have put together a recipe in their book 'The Secret Sauce' which will boost the magic of success in your life.
Book review: A story that tries to root out discrimination in society
Mar 11, 2020, at 05:38 pm
In the 'Legacy of the Legends', author Vikramraj Parthasarthy has portrayed multiple issues based on discrimination.
Holi celebrated in Kashmir's Srinagar with Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs smearing each other with colours
Mar 10, 2020, at 08:49 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: In a first of its kind, Centre for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance in collaboration with Jammu Kashmir Workers Party (JKWP) celebrated holi in Gindun Park Rajbagh on Tuesday.
Holi specials from Kolkata bars, cafes and restaurants
Mar 09, 2020, at 10:59 pm
Take a look at what some of the popular bars, cafes and restaurants are showcasing as Holi specials this year.