Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar hosts Rukhsat-e-Chillai Kalan
Feb 07, 2021, at 05:57 am
Srinagar: Rukhsat-e-Chillai Kalan, a musical event, was recently hosted in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir to promote talent of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
Visiting war zones in Afghanistan was the most difficult: Meha Dixit
Feb 06, 2021, at 04:40 pm
Author Meha Dixit, who has travelled to various war zones for her PhD course as a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, at Taj Bengal in January. Dixit spoke about her journey and her book Piece of War at a range in the session. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings the highlights of the conversation
Book on Soumitra Chatterjee's life in cinema, theatre, poetry launched virtually
Feb 06, 2021, at 05:28 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Soumitra Chatterjee: A Life in Cinema, Theatre, Poetry & Painting by Arjun Sengupta and Partha Mukherjee, and published by Niyogi Books was released virtually on Soumitra Chatterjee’s birth anniversary on Jan 19.
Shree Cement CSR support for senior citizens project PRONAM gets a boost
Feb 06, 2021, at 05:17 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Shree Cement corporate social responsibility (CSR) support for the senior citizens project PRONAM got a boost in Kolkata with the formal inauguration of a fully-equipped office by the Kolkata Commissioner of Police, Mr Anuj Sharma, IPS, in the presence of film director Goutam Ghose and other dignitaries.
Valentine’s Day 2021: Take a romantic stop at these Kolkata cafes
Feb 06, 2021, at 04:46 am
Here is a list of seven cafes and restaurants which are offering a diverse spread (some with music or other entertaining programmes on the side) for Valentine’s Day 2021 to help you plan according to your preferences.
Infant Jesus Church at Santiniketan installs Stations of The Cross; draws people of all faiths
Feb 06, 2021, at 04:42 am
Bolpur, West Bengal: The Infant Jesus Church of Makrampur at Santiniketan in West Bengal has installed a Station of The Cross – depicting the crucifixion of Christ - and a grotto in the shape of a conch shell dedicated to the Lady of Lourdes.
UP govt orders reopening of primary schools from March 1
Feb 06, 2021, at 02:06 am
Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh government on Friday issued an order for opening of the schools for students from standard 1 to 8 in a phased manner.
Centre allows extra chance for UPSC exam aspirants for 2020 prelims
Feb 05, 2021, at 11:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it will allow an extra attempt to the UPSC aspirants who could not take their last attempt for the preliminary exam held in October 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Jammu and Kashmir: KU to partially resume offline classes from Feb 15
Feb 05, 2021, at 04:54 pm
Srinagar: The authorities in Kashmir University (KU) have decided to start the offline classes for the last semester students from February 15.
The making of culinary masterpieces: Sanjeev Nanda's gastronomical affair with Taj Dubai
Feb 05, 2021, at 04:52 pm
When it comes to tantalizing food, there is hardly any place better than Dubai. The bustling city is home to some of the most prominent hubs of restaurants that ooze with luxury. One such hub is Taj Dubai which houses some of the most iconic restaurants of all times. It comes as no surprise that some of these eateries are ideated by none other than Sanjeev Nanda.
Contemporary art festival Kathmandu Triennale 2077 will be held later this year
Feb 05, 2021, at 12:57 am
Kathmandu/IBNS: Kathmandu Triennale 2077, Nepal’s premier international platform for global contemporary arts, has announced the new dates for the fourth edition of the festival to be held later this year.
Feb 05, 2021, at 12:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Fr. (Dr.) J. Felix Raj, SJ, Vice Chancellor, St. Xavier’s University of Kolkata, announced several upcoming programmes to be undertaken by the university in the coming months.
6 Reasons Why Marrying Within the Same Community Makes Life Smooth and Easy
Feb 04, 2021, at 06:58 pm
No one ever said that marriage is easy! Beautiful – yes, fulfilling – truly, but easy? It takes a lot of dedication and perseverance to make a marriage work. When it is a beautiful bond that encircles not just the couple, but also their loved ones in a framework of trust and acceptance, then the marriage becomes worth it. In India, it is not just two individuals who get married, but their families also come together to create new bonds. So, when the compatibility between two individuals or two different families is at stake, it always helps to have something – or a lot – in common. And that is the reason why community matrimonial sites thrive in India.
My first album release the most defining moment in life: Singer-turned BJP MP Manoj Tiwari
Feb 03, 2021, at 09:21 pm
Singer and actor-turned politician Manoj Tiwari, who represents the North East Delhi constituency in Parliament as a BJP lawmaker, was caught up in a candid chat with Ehsaas Women of Delhi Archana Dalmia at a session of Ek Mulakat Visesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata and presented by Shree Cement. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Book review: SK Sethi explains the importance of cyber security in today’s world in his new book
Feb 03, 2021, at 12:08 am
In the modern age of artificial intelligence, where technology is being dominated by software rather than hardware, we are still getting lured by the shiny glittery displays, storage, and camera specifications, while what we must look out for and spend our hard-earned money on – cybersecurity – is the last thing on our mind.
Jammu and Kashmir: Director NIT Srinagar unveils bulletin of HSS&M deptt
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Srinagar: Director of Natiinal Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar Prof. Rakesh Sehgal has unveiled the Bulletin2021 of the department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management (HSS&M).
Jammu and Kashmir: CUK holds arts and crafts competition
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Srinagar: The School of Education of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Monday held an arts and crafts competition for the students in collaboration with Government Senior Secondary School Natipora.
Schools reopen for 9, 12 classes in Jammu
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:40 pm
Srinagar: Government and private schools reopened for Classes 9 and 12 on Monday in the summer zone of the Jammu region amid strict COVID-19 protocol, over 10 months after remaining closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Union Budget-2021: Leh gets Central university
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:34 pm
Srinagar: Setting up a central university in Leh, 100 new Sainik schools and Higher Education Commission of India, increasing collaboration with foreign institutions as well as strengthening over 15,000 schools as per new NEP, are among the major announcements from the education sector in the Budget for 2021-22 announced on Monday.
CBSE releases class 10, 12 exam date-sheet
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday released the date-sheet of classes 10 and 12 examinations, which is available at cbse.nic.in.
UGC warns people on Singhania University courses
Feb 02, 2021, at 09:30 pm
Guwahati: University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of India has brought to the notice of students and all stakeholders regarding courses offered without the prior approval of NMC (Erstwhile MCI) in modern medicine by Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
Take a creative DIY break with The Arty Smarty Project
Feb 02, 2021, at 08:10 pm
Feeling creative but don’t know what to do? Or, want to get your hands on to something that will brighten a rainy day?
February is for Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine at the Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata Sunday Brunch
Feb 02, 2021, at 03:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Exotic flavours from a mix of Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine in February replace the Global Earthy Flavours of January at the Sunday Brunch at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata.
Journalist Elora Sen's maiden watercolour show is an upshot of her pandemic fightback
Jan 31, 2021, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Covid19 and the attendant lockdown brought the best and worst in our lives. But for some it is a journey of self-discovery while fighting back the strains of an unforgiving pandemic.
Karnataka: Full day class for 9th Class, above to resume from Monday
Jan 31, 2021, at 09:12 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: The Karnataka government Department of Education has issued guidelines to the Schools which are scheduled to resume classes for grade 9 and above Feb 1 will be full-day regular classes between 1000 hrs and 1630 hrs.
Kolkata: Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma inaugurates Pronam office
Jan 30, 2021, at 11:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma, IPS, formally inaugurated Pronam office here on Saturday in the presence of Goutam Ghose, working President, The Bengal, and Arindam Sil and Esha Dutta, members of The Bengal and Joint Convenors of Pronam, along with other dignitaries and Kolkata Police officials.
Add spice to your life... visit Spice Market
Jan 30, 2021, at 11:39 pm
It is on the busy South Kolkata’s Sarat Bose Road that Spice Market bustles with activity. It is here that the gastronomes can relish the subtle flavours of Mughlai, north Indian and Chinese cuisines, each a fine synthesis of assorted spices.
First Virtual PASCH Principals' Conference South Asia North 2021 was organised by Goethe-Institut
Jan 30, 2021, at 01:35 am
Goethe-Institut recently organized the First Virtual PASCH Principals' Conference South Asia North 2021 titled “The German Ways And The Ways With German.”
Online schooling has taken off in a big way during COVID-19 pandemic: Economic Survey 2020-21
Jan 29, 2021, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2020-21 presented by the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Friday states that online schooling took off in a big way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poetry in essence of Jammu and Kashmir's glorious history: LG Manoj Sinha
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:46 am
Srinagar: As a part of 72nd R-Day celebrations, a two-day long literary gala ‘Jashn-e-Jamhuria’ began with Kul HindUrdu Mushaira at Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu.