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Oxford University Press India introduces ‘Oxford Inspire’

Nov 21, 2022, at 10:26 pm

Kolkata: Oxford University Press (OUP) India, a department of the University of Oxford, England organised a gathering for the school principals and educationists in Kolkata. 

WOWL app launched to help Bengali medium students

Nov 20, 2022, at 10:01 pm

Kolkata: WOWL or World of Wonderful Learning, which is a proprietary android mobile app, designed, developed and owned by WOWL EDTECH was launched recently with the aim to help students in West Bengal who are studying in Bengali medium schools under the Madhyamik board curriculum.

Music label Eternal Sounds launched

Nov 20, 2022, at 08:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A new music entity Eternal Sounds was launched in Kolkata last week.

Dark synth rock band Arogya releases latest single ‘Supernatural’

Nov 20, 2022, at 12:01 am

Guwahati: Fashionpreneur and international fashion designer Yana Ngoba Chakpu has collaborated with dark synth rock band Arogya who released their new album titled ‘Supernatural’ after the success of their ‘Genesis’ album.

Kolkata's Hard Rock Cafe to pay tribute to pop icon Bryan Adams with performance by The Grooverz

Nov 18, 2022, at 04:52 am

Kolkata/ IBNS: Kolkata's Hard Rock cafe is all set to pay tribute to legendary pop icon-singer-composer, Bryan Adams, with a live performance by The Grooverz.

Children's Day: Actor Tnusree Chackraborty launches educational campaign for children living in brothels

Nov 17, 2022, at 02:42 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Tnusree Chackraborty launched an educational campaign for children in brothels on the occasion of Children's Day on Tuesday.

Fareportal India broadens focus on ed & infra, partners with four NGOs

Nov 16, 2022, at 09:09 pm

Gurugram/IBNS: Travel-tech enterprise Fareportal India is set to expand their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focus in partnership with four NGOs.

Craft Coffee Experience Centre opens in Kolkata's Salt Lake area, introduces vegan handcrafted chocolates

Nov 16, 2022, at 07:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Craft Coffee recently opened one more café and experience centre in Kolkata, this time in Salt Lake, in the eastern neighbourhood of the city.

Danseuse Dr Sonal Mansingh is an inspiration for many, speakers acknowledge her contribution at Deeksha Mahotsav

Nov 16, 2022, at 06:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan paid the most apt tribute to veteran Indian danseuse Dr Sonal Mansingh when he said her ‘life is a message of new hope.’

Kashmiri food vlogger Tasiya Tariq is winning hearts across internet by reviving original way of preparing forgotten dishes

Nov 15, 2022, at 11:51 pm

Srinagar: A Kashmiri food vlogger has undertaken the difficult task of trying to revive the original way of preparing the forgotten dishes of the Valley and her popularity is growing every day and it is evident from her Youtube page which is subscribed by  two lakh neizens.

Merlin I Am Kolkata celebrates Children’s Day with the children of Pathchala

Nov 15, 2022, at 01:53 am

Kolkata/IBNS:  Merlin I Am Kolkata, the Corporate Social Responsibility wing of Merlin Group, one of the real estate conglomerates, celebrated Children's Day Monday with  the children of Pathchala, a nonprofit organization working for the welfare of poor children in Kalighat area.

Echoes of Earth music festival returns to Bangalore for fifth edition; themed on Circle of Life

Nov 14, 2022, at 06:47 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Popular as India's ecologically oriented music festival, 'Echoes of Earth' is an amalgamation of music, arts and culture.

Street food festival Chatpata at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata attracts a large weekend crowd

Nov 14, 2022, at 06:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  The weekend found a large Kolkata crowd enjoying the nip in the air with an outing to the food festival organised at the popular shopping zone, the Acropolis Mall, in the southern part of the city. 

Going to school doesn’t always ensure learning: Chief Functionary, Prajayatna

Nov 14, 2022, at 06:22 pm

On the occasion of Children’s Day on Nov 14, Bangalore-based non-profit Prajayatna’s Chief Functionary Mary Punnoose engages in a conversation with Debayani Bose on how grassroots organizations such as Prajayatna are enabling children’s access to quality education and ensuring children are not just going to school but also learning

Yatish Kumar’s passion for literature revs up Hindi literary scene in India

Nov 12, 2022, at 10:11 pm

Yatish Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Braithwaite & Company Ltd, a seasoned poet, author and literati, has been promoting Hindi poetry and literature across India.

Kashi Yatra: Enjoy the quintessential beauty of Varanasi at this art exhibition in Mumbai

Nov 12, 2022, at 06:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Known variously as Kashi, Banaras and Varanasi, this city on the River Ganga, is a timeless attraction. Now enjoy the city and its aura through the works of artist Mamta Malhotra in an exhibition titled ‘Kashi Yatra’, which is being held from November 15 to 21 at Mumbai’s Jehangir Art Gallery.

US Consulate Kolkata and Theatre Alliance with NGO Contact Base present 'A Global Idea'

Nov 10, 2022, at 07:43 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and Washington.D.C.-based Theatre Alliance in association with Kolkata-based NGO Contact Base presented a play “A Global I.D.E.A.” on the lawns of the city's iconic Victoria Memorial recently.  

Lava 5G smartphone ‘Blaze 5G’ to go on sale starting November 15 on Amazon.in

Nov 10, 2022, at 12:29 am

Mumbai: Lava International Limited, an end-to-end mobile handset and mobile solutions company based in India, on Wednesday announced that its Lava 5G smartphone ‘Blaze 5G’ will go on sale starting on November 15 at 12 noon exclusively on e-commerce platform Amazon.in at a special introductory price of Rs 9,999 on the launch date for a limited stock.

Nykaa Fashion's new face is Janhvi Kapoor

Nov 08, 2022, at 11:43 pm

Mumbai: Nykaa Fashion, the multi-brand ecommerce fashion and lifestyle destination, on Tuesday announced Bollywood’s leading style icon, Janhvi Kapoor, as its brand ambassador.

Austrian film Alma and Oskar promises a passionate opening for IFFI 53

Nov 08, 2022, at 08:54 pm

Panaji: The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa from November 20 to November 28 will open with Austrian film Alma and Oskar.

Emami Art Experimental Film Festival 2022 to be held from Nov 9-13

Nov 08, 2022, at 08:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Emami Art Experimental Film Festival 2022 by Emami Art is scheduled to be held from Nov 9 to 13 at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity in Anandapur, Kolkata.

The French Institute in India to host training for teachers from India and Sri Lanka in Jaipur

Nov 06, 2022, at 11:37 pm

Jaipur: The French Institute in India (Embassy of France) will be organising a week-long training programme for French language teachers from India and Sri Lanka in Jaipur city of Rajasthan from Monday.

Twitter launches $8 blue tick verification service on iOS

Nov 06, 2022, at 06:48 am

Twitter on Saturday rolled out $8 verification service for its users just days after new-owner Elon Musk announced it.

Koo registers 50 million downloads in 2 years

Nov 05, 2022, at 11:38 pm

Indian micro-blogging website Koo has recorded 50 million (5 crore) downloads in the past two years since its inception.

Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics hosts seminar on Gujari Language and Education

Nov 04, 2022, at 10:21 pm

Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics hosted a seminar on the ‘Gujari Language and Education’ recently.

A taste of Delhi street cuisine for Kolkatans as Kasan- Flavours of India hosts food festival

Nov 04, 2022, at 07:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: From the soft, succulent and juicy kebabs of the narrow lanes of Delhi-6 to the best parathas of Parathewali Gali,  the legacy and aroma of the street foods of India's national capital is now tickling the taste buds of Kolkata food lovers.

Check out this new brewpub when you are in Goa's Vagator beach next

Nov 04, 2022, at 07:40 pm

Panaji/IBNS: Goa-based designer boutique resort 3102bce recently launched its pub ‘Istaka - Bar, Bites & Bowls’.

WhatsApp launches Communities; features include in-chat polls; 32 people group video calls

Nov 04, 2022, at 05:32 am

Mark Zuckerberg today announced Communities on WhatsApp, which will start rolling out to users globally today and will be available to everyone over the next few months.

HMD Global launches Nokia G60 5G in India

Nov 01, 2022, at 09:52 pm

New Delhi: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Tuesday announced the launch an exciting addition to the G-series portfolio with the Nokia G60 5G.

Jammu and Kashmir: AVSAR Scheme provides national platform for marketing to artists

Nov 01, 2022, at 09:25 pm

UMEED Market Place setup under AVSAR (Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans Of The Region) Scheme of Airport Authority of India at Srinagar and Jammu airports is providing scope to artisans to  get exposed to the national market and strengthen the economic conditions of local artisan community.