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.
No network in this Nagaland’s village, students travel 3-4 km hills area to appear online exam
Aug 12, 2020, at 10:56 pm
Kohima/IBNS: Every morning, 14-year-old Libo M Zhimo – a student of Class 8 in Nagaland’s Zunheboto districts has to take a 30-40 minutes ride to reach a camp located inside a dense forest nearby her village to attend online classes.
IIT Kharagpur researchers develop low-cost vegetable oil powder with health benefits
Aug 12, 2020, at 02:13 am
Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: In a bid to provide low-cost healthy foods to a wider section of the society, the premier educational institute IIT Kharagpur, has developed a vegetable oil powder, which, they claim, is beneficial for the heart.
West Bengal Minister Bratya Basu inaugurates JIS virtual education summit
Aug 12, 2020, at 01:47 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Science, Technology and Biotechnology Minister, Bratya Basu, on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day long eastern India virtual-education summit.
Storytellers bring Sruti Modhur, a two-day digital live 'Sruti Natok' festival
Aug 12, 2020, at 01:01 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Storytellers is going to hold its first Live Audio Drama Festival-- Sruti Modhur-- featuring some of the top voice artists from Bengal, including the iconic couple Jagannath Basu and Urmimala Basu.
Urdu poet Rahat Indori, who had tested Covid-19 positive, passes away
Aug 12, 2020, at 12:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Urdu poet Rahat Indori, who had tested positive for Covid-19, passed away on Tuesday.
Literature and epics always had symbiotic relationship: Author Kavita Kane
Aug 11, 2020, at 10:22 pm
Author Kavita Kane, who is credited for mythological fictions like 'The Karna's Wife', 'Sita's Sister', was the guest at a virtual An Author's Afternoon session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement on Jul 28. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of an interaction where Kavita spoke about the blending of literature and epics
US-China trade war will not end with Trump, says a new book on the subject
Aug 11, 2020, at 07:59 pm
Kolkata, Aug 10 (UNI) Animosity between the two super powers--the US and China--has heated up this November's presidential election with Donald Trump taking some tough trade measures against the eastern country.
Tata Sampann hosts masterclass to focus on the health benefits of Indian spices
Aug 11, 2020, at 03:01 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Part of Tata Consumer Products Limited, Tata Sampann, recently organized an online discussion and masterclass involving various food specialists to focus on the health benefits of Indian spices, one of the key ingredients marketed by the brand.
Aug 09, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: What better than showcasing the grit and determination of para-athletes (people with disabilities who pursue athletics and other sports) in the face of adversity to raise the morale of people during this pandemic crisis?
Amid rising of COVID-19 cases Gauhati University prepares to start regular classes from September 1
Aug 08, 2020, at 10:29 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Amid rising COVID-19 positive cases in Assam, Gauhati University is preparing to start regular classes from September 1.
Uttar Pradesh to hold BEd entrance exam on Aug 9
Aug 08, 2020, at 05:30 pm
Lucknow/UNI Lucknow University (LU) will hold its entrance test for BEd courses on August 9, sources said on Saturday.
Titan’s jewellery brand Tanishq introduces new safety features
Aug 08, 2020, at 02:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS:Tanishq, the jewellery brand from the house of Tata, has announced the use of UVC chambers, pulse oximeter and face shields in their stores.
Kolkata welcomes gourmet food delivery platform Qmin
Aug 08, 2020, at 01:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Qmin, Indian Hotels Company Limited’s (IHCL) gourmet food delivery platform, has recently made its debut in the eastern city of Kolkata.
India's National Education Policy will lay country's foundation for 21st century: PM Modi
Aug 07, 2020, at 05:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the National Education Policy (NEP), which has been restructured by the central government very recently, will lay the country's foundation for the 21st century.
Make Khasi, Garo as compulsory subjects, demands Meghalaya BJP
Aug 07, 2020, at 01:53 am
Shillong/UNI: The Meghalaya unit of BJP has proposed the Conrad Sangma-led government to make Khasi and Garo as compulsory subjects up to Class V for all students in all schools.
Gharana important for student of music: Shubha Mudgal
Aug 06, 2020, at 06:20 pm
Indian singer of Hindustani classical music, Shubha Mudgal, was the guest at 'Sur Aur Saaz' event organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Ehsaas Women on Jul 27. In an interaction with Indian classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty, Mudgal spoke about her journey as a singer at length besides giving her take on the raging nepotism debate. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
The happiness of always being busy: Japanese writer Héctor García decodes IKIGAI
Aug 06, 2020, at 12:55 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Ikigai is a mysterious Japanese word which loosely means "the happiness of always being busy" or finding and living one’s passion. Japanese author Héctor García, who became famous for his book IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, co-authored with Francesc Miralles, in a free-wheeling online chat decoded it for a chosen audience.
16 people from Jammu and Kashmir crack UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019
Aug 05, 2020, at 01:10 am
Srinagar/IBNS: In yet another bright episode created in the Valley, sixteen people from Jammu and Kashmir have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019.
UPSC announces 2019 Civil Services Examination results
Aug 04, 2020, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday announced the final results of 2019 Civil Services Examination.
West Bengal Govt sets up committee to anatomize new National Education Policy
Aug 04, 2020, at 03:42 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Criticizing the Centre's new education policy, West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Monday announced the formation of a six-member committee to review the National Education Policy.
Visit Starmark for your Rakhi shopping
Aug 02, 2020, at 11:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Whether it is professional commitments or a global pandemic, the bond between a brother and a sister is such that efforts are made by every sister to reach out to their brothers during Raksha Bandhan.
Aug 02, 2020, at 02:16 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam government will form a 40-member high level committee to implement the new National Education Policy (NEP) in the state.
Musings in the time of Corona: Positive vibes amidst the clutter
Aug 01, 2020, at 08:11 pm
“It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts” Robert H. Schuller
Makers of film ‘Synthetic Sati’ now working on new web series based on paranormal and magic
Aug 01, 2020, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Power Publishers & Motion Pictures is working on a brand new web series, titled ‘Onyobhubon’, or ‘The Other World’, which explores the paranormal and mystery genre.
Book Review: A journey of personal discovery through the land of Uncle Sam
Aug 01, 2020, at 06:21 pm
Tomes have been written about The United States of America – a country which instantly grabs the attention due to multiple reasons like academics, fashion, style, food, language – but here is a chance to have a fresh look at the land of Uncle Sam through author Bhagaban Chandra Patra's book, ‘My Discovery of America’.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, India celebrates Eid-ul-Adha
Aug 01, 2020, at 02:37 pm
Kolkata: Amid COVID-19 outbreak and rising cases across the country, India is observing Eid-ul-Adha on Saturday.
CRY observes World Day against Trafficking
Jul 31, 2020, at 03:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Child Rights and You (CRY) on Thursday addressed the issue of world-wide human trafficking on the World Day against Trafficking.
Jul 30, 2020, at 08:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for an excuse to venture out or hold a small celebration with family, then Kolkata’s restaurants may have an answer for you.
Marxists' weakness is they don't practise what they preach: Author Anant Vijay
Jul 30, 2020, at 02:40 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At a time the Communists are losing their relevance across India, journalist-columnist-author Anant Vijay on Wednesday highlighted the alleged double standards of the Marxists.