Google will begin deleting several Gmail accounts from December
Nov 10, 2023, at 10:11 pm
There is bad news for Gmail users who are not accessing their accounts regularly as there is a possibility that they may soon be unable to use them.
Punjab to host International Punjabi Language Olympiad
Nov 10, 2023, at 07:38 pm
In a significant step towards preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Punjab, the state government has announced the upcoming International Punjabi Language Olympiad. This exciting event is scheduled to take place online on December 9th and 10th, offering a unique opportunity for students to connect with their linguistic roots and explore the beauty of the Punjabi language.
Kolkata's Social is inspired by city's hangout culture: Celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani
Nov 09, 2023, at 05:32 pm
Food and beverages brand, Social, founded and led by celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani, CEO of Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd, has made its debut at the Park Street, Kolkata. The opening marks a significant milestone as it becomes the inaugural Social outlet in the city and the 49th nationwide. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta catches up with the celebrity restaurateur
Nov 08, 2023, at 10:36 pm
Popular Bengali singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, who rose to fame with songs like 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree', and her band 'Somlata And The Aces' have successfully concluded their Canada tour exclusively organized by Probaashe Bangali Adda during the Durga Puja, marking a significant moment during the festive season. Organizations such as Krishti - Bengali Cultural Society of Edmonton (on Oct 20), Amar Pujo Toronto (on Oct 21), UTSAV Bengali Association of London Ontario (on Oct 22), A2 Events, Purple Volt Events of Halifax (on Oct 27), and Amra Sabai of Calgary Association (on Oct 28) hosted the band in their respective cities. Probaashe Bangali Adda collaborated with their event partner, Twinkle Starz Events, with the aim of reaching to the Bengali diaspora in Canada, particularly the younger generation. The tour's entertainment quotient energized the Bengali expatriates in Canada. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das in conversation with Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Nov 07, 2023, at 11:36 pm
Two recently renovated state-of-the-art classrooms of the Knowledge Tree Learning Support Centre were inaugurated in Kolkata recently by Thomas D'Souza, Archbishop of Kolkata.
Nov 07, 2023, at 09:34 pm
U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with Prayassam and NGO Amyaa hosted a screening of the Reels created by the participants of Community Youth Hub.
Nov 07, 2023, at 03:57 pm
Visit Victoria, the official tourism board for the state of Victoria in Australia, joined forces with Qantas, Australia's national carrier, to present a culinary pop-up event, "Flavours of Melbourne," in partnership with MasterChef Australia Finalist, Chef Kishwar Chowdhury at the Hyatt Regency Delhi recently.
Srinagar Theatre Festival 2023 to begin today
Nov 06, 2023, at 03:38 pm
The National School of Drama (NSD) Repertory Company, in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, will host the Srinagar Theatre Festival 2023 in Srinagar city from November 6 to November 10.
Nov 03, 2023, at 06:37 pm
Jammu and Kashmir's Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk witnessed a musical event recently to mark Union Territory's Foundation Day.
Siddhartha Festival 2023 in Bodh Gaya mesmerises visitors
Nov 01, 2023, at 11:52 pm
A set of Buddhist-inspired arts won the hearts of visitors in Bodh Gaya during the Dzongsar Monlam and Siddhartha Festival 2023.
Apple unveils new MacBook Pro featuring the M3 family of chips
Oct 31, 2023, at 02:41 pm
Tech giant Apple on Monday (October 30, 2023) announced a new MacBook Pro lineup featuring the all-new family of M3 chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max.
Apple unveils new iMac with M3 chip
Oct 31, 2023, at 02:30 pm
IT major Apple on Tuesday unveiled the new 24-inch iMac featuring the amazing M3 chip, making the world’s best all-in-one even more powerful and more capable.
Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips
Oct 31, 2023, at 02:19 pm
Apple on Monday (October 30, 2023) announced M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, three chips featuring groundbreaking technologies that deliver dramatically increased performance and unleash new capabilities for Mac.
Xiaomi is set to introduce its fresh Operating System HyperOS; check out the features here
Oct 30, 2023, at 01:38 am
Xiaomi is set to introduce a fresh operating system called HyperOS, which is slated to replace the current MIUI system.
Apple Watch double tap gesture now available with watchOS 10.1. Check out now
Oct 28, 2023, at 10:11 pm
The new double tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available today with watchOS 10.1, bringing a fast and convenient new way to interact with Apple Watch.
Vidya Balan launches Senco Gold & Diamonds' two showrooms in Kolkata
Oct 28, 2023, at 08:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actress Vidya Balan on Friday launched two new showrooms of Senco Gold & Diamonds in Kolkata.
Jammu and Kashmir: Sufi musical charity show hosted in Srinagar to support artists
Oct 28, 2023, at 08:25 pm
In a bid to support and promote Kashmir's singing talent, Sooz-e-Jaras Sufi musical charity performance was recently hosted at Srinagar’s Zeberwan Park by musical societies in collaboration with the tourism department.
IGNCA to screen film on the Gond warrior queen Durgavati in Delhi
Oct 26, 2023, at 03:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Media Centre of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will screen the film 'Rani Durgavati', on Thursday, October 26.
Bengalis in the German capital welcome Maa Durga with fanfare
Oct 24, 2023, at 08:43 pm
Berlin/IBNS: While it is not uncommon to find the Bengali diaspora celebrating the annual autumn festival of Durga Puja, most celebrations and rituals are often curtailed for various reasons.But not this puja in Berlin.
Oct 23, 2023, at 04:18 pm
Tech major Samsung recently announced the launch of Galaxy A05s.
Google to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India
Oct 23, 2023, at 02:02 am
Tech major Google recently announced it will manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India.
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Oct 23, 2023, at 01:23 am
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Cultural programmes mark the opening of Sharadotsav in Dubai
Oct 20, 2023, at 05:31 pm
Dubai/IBNS: It is common to find the Indian expatriate community settled across the globe holding their traditional festivals in their adopted land.
Chaltabagan Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata takes off amid dance and drum beats
Oct 20, 2023, at 05:38 am
The Durga Puja, one of the biggest festivals in the world which earned the Intangible Cultural Heritage tag of Humnaity by UNESCO, has started in Bengal this year with a bang. Chaltabagan Durga Puja, one of the most popular pujas in Kolkata, too started the Durga Puja festivities with a gala function at the ITC Royal Bengal that was attended by eminent citizens Kolkata and members from the foreign diplomatic corps.
Oct 19, 2023, at 08:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Debutante author Soma Bose, who is also a visual storyteller, has come out with a book exploring the subtle and intricate emotions of women's lives.
Tradition and innovation feature on Canteen Pub & Grub’s festive menu
Oct 19, 2023, at 02:26 am
Kolkata/IBNS: For this festive season Kolkata’s Canteen Pub & Grub has launched a special menu, which includes both traditional Bengali dishes as well as innovative dishes.
Mimi Chakraborty unveils Tanishq's Durga Puja collection 'Aishani'
Oct 17, 2023, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Actress-MP Mimi Chakraborty unveiled jewellery brand Tanishq's Durga Puja collection 'Aishani' last week.
A walkthrough of Kolkata's bonedi barir pujo preparations
Oct 17, 2023, at 05:27 pm
The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. Kolkata alone holds around 3000 pujo annually. While the big and famous venues known as barowari or community pujas dominate the scene to pay obeisance to the Shakti Goddess, the old and historical venues too have continued to hold forth with their hundreds of years’s existence. IBNS-TWF lensman Avishek Mitra captures some pre-puja portraits of north Kolkata's aristocratic families.
International Clown Festival by Prabha Khaitan Foundation sets off laugh riot for Kolkata children
Oct 16, 2023, at 12:00 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. So when the Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Education For All Trust under their initiative Muskaan organised the International Clown Festival in the city which is already on a pre-Puja festive gear, it was time to laugh out loud (LOL) for hordes of children who turned up at the event.
Odissi dancer Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya presents Durga and Draupadi on stage in the US
Oct 15, 2023, at 11:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based Odissi dancer, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, recently completed her multi-city tour of the United States.