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INDIA bloc to knock on Supreme Court's doors over alleged EVM manipulation during Maharashtra polls | 'Babri Masjid should be rebuilt in Bengal's Murshidabad': TMC MLA Humayun Kabir sparks row | Rajnath Singh calls on Russian Prez Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discusses bilateral defence cooperation | Police to investigate conspiracy angle in Mumbai bus accident that killed 7 | Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA bloc: Lalu Prasad Yadav | Opposition moves no-confidence motion against VP Jagdeep Dhankar in RS | Mumbai bus accident: Toll rises to seven, 42 injured | SM Krishna was an extraordinary leader, prolific reader and thinker: PM Modi condoles former Karnataka CM's demise | Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna, who transformed Bangalore into India's 'Silicon Valley', dies at 92 | Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaches Dhaka, holds bilateral talks with Bangladeshi counterpart amid strained ties

Google teams up with NCERT to launch YouTube channels in 29 Indian languages

Dec 10, 2024, at 01:06 pm

New Delhi: US tech giant Google has teamed up with the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to launch YouTube channels in 29 Indian languages, including sign language.

Google's new 'Willow' chip can solve problems in five minutes which classical computers will take billions of years to find solutions

Dec 10, 2024, at 09:32 am

Popular search engine Google on Monday said it has made a significant advancement in quantum computing with its new chip that has the potential to solve complex mathematical problems in just five minutes which classical computers would take a significantly longer time than recorded in the history of the universe to find a solution.

Kolkata: Bryan Adams thrills fans with his electrifying performance

Dec 09, 2024, at 05:21 am

International singing star Bryan Adams took Kolkata down memory lane when he put up an electrifying performance and left the audience thrilled during his first performance in the East Indian city on Sunday.

Kolkata's international poetry festival Chair Poetry Evenings presents poets from 12 countries this year

Dec 07, 2024, at 10:08 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The seventh edition of Kolkata's International Poetry Festival - Chair Poetry Evenings - began with its inaugural program at Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad on November 30.

U.S. Consulate Kolkata presents Native Jazz Quartet in Kolkata

Dec 06, 2024, at 06:16 pm

After performing at the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Native Jazz Quartet has performed at the Calcutta School of Music in Kolkata.

Tata Starbucks debuts in 'Steel City' Jamshedpur

Dec 05, 2024, at 07:20 am

Jamshedpur: Starbucks has made its debut in India’s steel city, Jamshedpur, with a new outlet in Kadma’s upscale Inner Circle, blending seamlessly with Tata Nagar’s rich legacy.

India's blue city Jodhpur turns a rainbow leaf with Rajasthan's first LGBTQ-run cafe

Dec 04, 2024, at 06:17 pm

Sambhali Sarai, a 200-year-old haveli located in the blue city of Jodhpur, is now home to Sambhali cafe – Rajasthan’s only cafe run by the LGBTQ+ community.

Kolkata: Yatri Sathi app launches digital ticket booking for WBTC buses

Dec 02, 2024, at 08:03 pm

West Bengal's Transport Department, through its ‘Yatri Sathi App’, as developed by the IT&E Department, has launched digital bus ticket booking services for the buses operated by WBTC.

Cyber scammers are now targeting Netflix users, streaming platform alerts people

Nov 30, 2024, at 10:39 pm

Cybersecurity experts are alerting Netflix users against a phishing campaign where hackers are hijacking important financial information by sending text messages.

US universities urge foreign students to return before Trump's inauguration: Report

Nov 30, 2024, at 05:07 am

Amid apprehensions of potential travel bans under the Trump administration, several American universities have issued travel advisories urging international students and staff to return to the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, media reports said.

Actress Priya Bapat takes the stage with Indian Ocean

Nov 30, 2024, at 03:09 am

Actress Priya Bapat set stage on fire performing live with India's legendary band Indian Ocean as a part of their 35th Anniversary Tour earlier this month.

Rahu in Astrology: Unlocking Wealth and Financial Success

Nov 29, 2024, at 10:05 pm

Astrology has always been a guide to understanding the cosmic forces that influence our lives. Among the nine celestial bodies in Vedic astrology, Rahu stands out as a planet with transformative potential, particularly in the realm of money and wealth. Though Rahu is a shadow planet without a physical form, its placement in your Kundali can significantly impact your financial journey, bringing opportunities for immense growth or challenges that require careful navigation. In this context, remedies such as the Gomed stone, associated with Rahu, play a vital role in mitigating its malefic effects and harnessing its positive energy to unlock financial stability and prosperity.  

Korean skincare brand Healara enters Indian market

Nov 26, 2024, at 07:25 pm

Healara, a ground breaking skincare line from South Korea, was launched on Saturday at New Delhi's Yashobhhomi Convention Center.

Indian author Amitav Ghosh wins Erasmus Prize for his writings on climate change

Nov 26, 2024, at 03:50 pm

Indian writer Amitav Ghosh has won the Erasmus Prize 2024 for his writings on climate change.

Academician Mahul Brahma releases his tenth book Bharat, A Luxe Story at UK's Bath Spa University

Nov 25, 2024, at 05:03 pm

Author and academician Mahul Brahma launched his 10th book ‘Bharat, A Luxe Story’ in the historic city of Bath in the UK earlier this month during his annual academic visit to the university.

Eighty students attend interactive session titled 'Connecting Hearts and Minds' in Mumbai-based institution

Nov 23, 2024, at 09:40 pm

An interactive discussion "Connecting Hearts and Minds" took place recently at the St. Paul Institute of Communication for Women in Mumbai.

Srijit Mukherji, Swastika Mukherjee launch author Soma Bose's second book 'I’ve Had Enough of You'

Nov 23, 2024, at 06:44 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Award-winning author Soma Bose unveiled her much-anticipated second book, I’Ve Had Enough of You, at a glittering launch event in Mumbai.

Kolkata: Several iconic structures 'GoBlue' to mark World Children's Day

Nov 20, 2024, at 11:31 pm

Several iconic structures like Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu), Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building) and Press Club Kolkata have been lit up in blue to commemorate the World Children's Day on Wednesday.

Windows 365 Link: Microsoft unveils its first cloud-based PC at Ignite 2024

Nov 20, 2024, at 07:56 pm

Washington/IBNS: American multinational computer technology Microsoft Corporation at its annual technology showcase, Ignite 2024, introduced Windows 365 Link, a compact and lightweight cloud-based PC designed to deliver a seamless, cloud-powered computing experience.

Kolkata: St. Xavier's College wins Jefferson Debates 2024

Nov 20, 2024, at 02:17 pm

Kolkata's St Xavier's College emerged victorious in the Jefferson Debates 2024 hosted by the US Consulate in partnership with iLEAD recently.

Alive India and ITC Aashirvaad Svasti Milk releases Chhath Puja anthem

Nov 19, 2024, at 06:22 pm

Alive India, an artist-driven multilingual music label, partnered with ITC Aashirvaad Svasti Milk to celebrate Bihar’s largest cultural festival, Chhath Puja, by releasing an original anthem, “Chhath Puja Ji Aashirvaad.”

Kerala's Shaikh Hassan Khan scripts history by conquering the 7 Summits of the World

Nov 19, 2024, at 04:43 am

On November 10, 2024, at 3 PM, Shaikh Hassan Khan made history by becoming the first Keralite—and possibly the first Indian—to complete the formidable “7 Summits Expedition,” climbing the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

United States, India expand collaboration in education with launch of Women in STEMM Fellowship

Nov 18, 2024, at 10:09 pm

The United States and India are expanding ongoing collaboration in the field of education with the launch of the new 'Women in STEMM Fellowship' (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine).

Telangana governor Jishnu Dev Varma felicitated at music festival to honour Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali in Hyderabad

Nov 17, 2024, at 08:28 pm

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma was felicitated by social worker and Sangitanjaly Foundation chairman  Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee and percussionist Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee on the occasion of  the 7th season of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan National Festival of Music on Nov 16-17 at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad.

Kolkata: Rotary hosts World Polio Day with students in Gyan Manch

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:33 pm

Rotary International District 3291 and District Polio Plus Committee recently organized a program at Gyan Manch in Kolkata to observe World Polio Day.

Coldplay announces second show in Ahmedabad after tickets for first one sold out within minutes

Nov 16, 2024, at 08:30 pm

British rock band Coldplay has announced a second show in Ahmedabad after tickets for the first one in the city were sold out within minutes since the vending went live on Saturday.

Sarod maestro and Grammy Award nominee Aashish Khan passes away in the US at 84

Nov 16, 2024, at 07:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian classical musician Aashish Khan passed away at the age of 84 in the United States on Friday. 

ICSSR to boost funding for social science research; focus on PVTGs and women-led projects

Nov 16, 2024, at 07:45 am

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is set to considerably increase funding for social science research in India, allocating Rs 235 crore this year, excluding support for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, according to a Times of India report.

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay and Subodh Sarkar inaugurate 10th Edition of Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob

Nov 16, 2024, at 03:28 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The 10th edition of Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob (ABSU), a Bengali literary festival, commenced on Friday.

48th International Kolkata Book Fair to be held on Jan 28-Feb 9, 2025; focal theme country Germany

Nov 16, 2024, at 03:16 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair will run from January 28 to February 9, 2025, the organisers said at an announcement press conference in Kolkata on Friday.