I connected Kathak with my concern for the environment: Arushi Nishank
Aug 25, 2020, at 10:48 pm
Environmentalist, Kathak dancer and social activist Arushi Nishank, who is also the daughter of India's current Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, spoke about the Sparsh Ganga campaign, her interest in protecting environment and how rural women made Khadi masks in Covid-19 times in an Ek Mulakat session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation
Seoul schools switching to online format amid spike in COVID19 cases
Aug 25, 2020, at 02:46 pm
Seoul/Sputnik: The South Korean authorities are switching all schools and kindergartens in Seoul and the country’s central regions to online classes until September 11 amid a new spike in coronavirus cases, Education Minister Yoo Eun-hae announced on Tuesday.
Jacqueline Fernandez gives a sneak peek into her morning routine with Listerine
Aug 25, 2020, at 01:02 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and Listerine have the perfect solution to inspire everyone as recently she took to Instagram to give a sneak peek into her everyday morning ritual.
Has your child been to Ollie's Summer Camp yet?
Aug 24, 2020, at 07:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Realising that kids, despite the easing of the pandemic-related lockdown, are still stuck at home and are lacking fun activities, ITC Hotels has devised a virtual summer camp for them.
Kashmir school teacher creates Android app, website to help students amid COVID-19 lockdown
Aug 23, 2020, at 05:54 pm
Baramulla: A government school teacher in Jammu and Kashmir is trying to help students hit by COVID-19 lockdown by creating a school website as well as an Android application.
Environmentalist Arushi Nishank talks about how rural women making khadi masks to combat Covid-19
Aug 22, 2020, at 12:24 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Social activist, environmentalist and dancer Arushi Nishank has recently opened up about how thousands of rural women in India picked up sui dhaga (needle and thread) to make reusable khadi and sutee masks taking a step to combat Covid-19.
Innovation takes deep root in non-metro colleges
Aug 21, 2020, at 11:04 pm
Salem: The 2020 Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement, ARIIA 2020 is out. Released this week by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and All India Council for Technical Education, one thing is clear from the list – innovation is taking root in the deep interiors of the country.
COVID-19: African countries urged to promote a safe return to school
Aug 21, 2020, at 05:56 pm
New York: School closures implemented to protect students from COVID-19, are hurting them in other ways, while the long-term impact of this disruption to education could create a “lost generation” in Africa, two UN agencies said on Thursday.
4 Naga tribes feature in Dr Benny Prasad’s project in 25 Indian languages
Aug 20, 2020, at 11:59 pm
Kohima/IBNS: Yet again, renown international musician, Dr Benny Prasad has initiated another unique project where a prayer song on “The Lord’s Prayer” featuring 94 artists in 25 Indian languages was released on August 14 by Dr Benny Prasad from Bangalore.
Institutions of the country in trouble, not seen even in Emergency: Author Nilanjana S Roy
Aug 20, 2020, at 09:45 pm
Journalist-turned author Nilanjana S Roy was in conversation with Malika Varma of Ehsaas Women at a virtual session of An Author's Afternoon- organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement- just ahead of India's 74th Independence Day. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation where Nilanjana spoke about Kolkata, books and democracy in India
G20 countries urged to stop ‘COVID generation’ from being locked out of the classroom
Aug 20, 2020, at 06:22 pm
New York: A group of 275 former world leaders, economists and business leaders on Wednesday, urged the G20 group of leading industrialized nations to help stop the pandemic from leaving tens of millions of children from becoming known as the "COVID generation", denied a proper education.
Kharagpur IIT sets up academy to draw inspiration from India's creative arts and music
Aug 20, 2020, at 02:31 am
Kharagpur (WB)/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur, ranked among India’s premier science and technology institutes, inaugurated the Academy of Classical and Folk Arts on August 18, 2020, on the occasion of its 70th Foundation Day.
Aug 20, 2020, at 02:13 am
New Delhi CRY America is organizing a series of exciting online auctions titled Auction4CRY to raise much needed funds for children during this COVID time.
Aug 20, 2020, at 01:53 am
Mumbai/IBNS: With the onset of the COVID pandemic, lifestyles in India changed completely as an increasing number of people have started working from home, schools have started online classes and people are refraining from venturing out until absolutely necessary. The change in our lifestyle has led to shifts in individuals' sleep patterns, physical activity and eating habits, which are the pillars of the immune system.
NRDC and CSIR-NAL promote start-ups in emerging area of Aerospace technologies
Aug 20, 2020, at 01:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) joined hands to establish an Innovation cum Incubation Center with external private funding to promote startups, in the emerging area of Aerospace technologies.
COVID-19 disrupts education of more than 70 per cent of youth: ILO
Aug 19, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Geneva: The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating effect on the education and training of young people.
Visva Bharati to write to PM seeking his intervention into campus vandalisation
Aug 19, 2020, at 11:04 pm
Santiniketan/ Kolkata/UNI: The Visva Bharati is expected to write a letter to its Chancellor and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention into August 17 incident, while the Enforcement Directorate has sought information from Police Super regarding FIRs to investigate if any money was involved in the vandalism of the university's property on Monday.
Marxist ideology completely opposed to the law of nature: Author Anant Vijay
Aug 19, 2020, at 09:55 pm
Author Anant Vijay was the guest at the event 'Kitaab', which was organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation late last month, where he spoke about his book 'Marxvad Ka Ardhsatya'. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of his interaction at the event
Love towards theatre makes Kashmiri artists start rehearsals despite COVID-19 fear
Aug 19, 2020, at 05:19 am
Srinagar: A group of theatre artists in Kashmir have gained courage and fought against the fear of COVID-19 pandemic to assemble and start their theatre rehearsal.
AI technology unites India through virtual rendition of national anthem
Aug 18, 2020, at 08:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The idea that India stands united in the face of all adversities, including the current pandemic sweeping across the globe, was once again driven home, this time through the presentation of a virtual rendition of the country’s national anthem sung by various people.
JW Marriott Kolkata revamps its food home delivery menu with increased focus on healthy eating
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata, has overhauled its food home delivery service menu in keeping with customers’ increasing focus on healthy eating but without cutting down on the gourmet value.
Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking to postpone JEE Main, NEET UG exams
Aug 18, 2020, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bunch of petitions seeking to postpone JEE Main 2020 and NEET UG examinations after National Testing Agency assured the apex court that all precautions for Covid-19 would be taken during tests.
MAKAUT, WB inaugurates 'The Centre For Digital Healthcare Technology'
Aug 17, 2020, at 07:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal has inaugurated a modern state-of-the-art centre of Digital Health and Bio-Medical Technology in pursuit of academics, research, consultancy and higher learning.
ITC, Godrej group mark 74th Indian Independence Day with gratitude and memories
Aug 16, 2020, at 02:48 am
Kolkata/IBNS: India's oldest business conglomerates ITC Ltd and Godrej Group marked the 74th Independence Day celebrations in their own unique way.
You have till August 16 to enjoy the 'Flavours curated by ITC Royal Bengal’
Aug 15, 2020, at 08:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you have been late in deciding to hold a family get together at home on Independence Day and wondering where to order from, look no further than ITC Royal Bengal.
One Indian parliamentary seat should be reserved for deaf person: Entrepreneur Vaibhav Kothari
Aug 15, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Deaf and mute entrepreneur and engineer, Vaibhav Kothari, has said one seat in the Indian parliament should be reserved for a deaf person to represent their world.
MAKAUT, WB participates in The Bengal Education Leaders’ Summit - ‘CampusToCareer 2020’
Aug 15, 2020, at 03:34 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal has recently participated as a speaker in the Bengal Education Leaders’ Summit, ‘CampusToCareer 2020’ which was held on Wednesday.
Zobet launches special home delivery menu for Independence Day celebration
Aug 14, 2020, at 11:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Drawing inspiration from the Indian Tricolour, Kolkata's newest gastropub Zobet has designed a colourful assortment of dishes to mark the Indian Independence Day celebration this year.
JW Marriott Kolkata is offering dining and delivery options for Independence Day celebrations
Aug 14, 2020, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: This Independence Day if you are planning to have a meal with family or friends, wend your way to the luxury address JW Marriott Kolkata.
Most believe studying remotely is here to stay: global study on world education
Aug 13, 2020, at 12:31 am
Three out of every four learners across the globe think that COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the long accepted process of education, revealed a recent study conducted by Pearson, a learning company operating in 70 countries.