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IGNCA explores the various nuances of Radha, the divine consort of Krishna

New Delhi/IBNS:  While tomes are written about Lord Krishna, his beloved consort Radha often remains in the background.

MS Dhoni's features in Zed Black's new TVC

Kolkata: Incense stick manufacturing brand Zed Black has launched its latest TVC campaign for Zed Black 3-in-1 premium incense sticks which features former captain of the Indian cricket team MS Dhoni.

Janapada Division of IGNCA focuses on Hariyali Teej as the theme for its annual day function

New Delhi/IBNS: The Janapada Division of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) New Delhi, observed their annual day through the celebration of Hariyali Teej.

AI tools like ChatGPT likely to complement jobs, not destroy them: ILO

ChatGPT is not coming for your job and might even enhance it, experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO) said in a new report published this week.

Even iPhone users can now explore features of new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced that it has released an update for its 'Try Galaxy' app, allowing non-Android smartphone users to test drive the intuitive One UI 5.1.1 and explore features from the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5.

Apple warns people against sleeping close to iPhone while charging

Tech major Apple has warned smartphone users about the potential dangers of sleeping next to a charging phone.

Nagaland Government directs food business operators to update FSSAI licenses for food safety

Kohima/IBNS: To ensure food safety standards are rigorously upheld, the Nagaland government has issued a directive mandating food business operators (FBOs) to renew or obtain new licenses.

Nepali language recognition celebrated on 31st anniversary in Sikkim

Gangtok/IBNS: Sikkim observed the also known as Nepali Language Recognition Day, as a state holiday for the first time, marking 31 years since the inclusion of the Nepali language in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden enters World Book of Records

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden has earned a distinguished position in the World Book of Records (London), making the people of Jammu and Kashmir elated.

Siliguri: U.S. Consulate Kolkata, Contact Base host workshop to empower women entrepreneurs

Siliguri: U.S. Consulate Kolkata in collaboration with non-governmental organization Contact Base hosted a multi-stakeholder event for promoting women-led businesses.

Centre orders NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at Rs 40/kg

New Delhi: The Central government has issued a directive instructing the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) to sell tomatoes to retail consumers at a price of Rs 40 per kg starting from August 20.

Jammu hosts seven-day-long short story festival

A 7-day multi-lingual short story festival by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) commenced on Thursday in Jammu.

Jammu and Kashmir hosts two-day workshop on 'Capacity Building for Managers in Higher Education'

A two-day National Workshop on "Capacity Building for Managers in Higher Education" was held in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday.

Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee's 'Confluence' amalgamating global poetry with Tagore's songwriting in Delhi tomorrow

Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: Interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee's 'Confluence', which is set to bring an amalgamation of diverse global poetry with the essence of Rabindranath Tagore's songwriting, will be presented in Delhi on August 20.

Book ‘Revisiting Partition’ launched on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at IGNCA

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), to mark the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ which is observed on August 14, held series of events like conferences, seminars, book releases, film screening competition, exhibition and lectures on the theme of partition.

Entrepreneurship Cell established in Assam down town University promoting innovation and ambition

Assam down town University launched its Entrepreneurship Cell (E-cell), Navarambh, in Panikhaiti, Guwahati on August 14th.

Entrepreneurship Cell established in Assam down town University promoting innovation and ambition

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam down town University launched its Entrepreneurship Cell (E-cell), Navarambh, in Panikhaiti, Guwahati on August 14th.

Jadavpur University bans alcohol on premises, enforces valid ID cards for entry after student's death

Kolkata/IBNS: Days after the death of a first-year undergraduate student on the campus, Jadavpur University Thursday issued an order announcing new rules that would come into effect immediately.

Thespian Rudraprasad Sengupta to be conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

New Delhi/IBNS: Theatre maestro and cultural critic  Rudraprasad Sengupta is among the four distinct visionaries selected for the Legends of India Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022.

Actor Anirban Chakrabarti launches new store of Visionopolis in Kolkata

Kollkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Anirban Chakrabarti, who is mostly known for portraying onscreen sleuth Eken Babu, has recently launched a new store of Visionopolis in Kolkata.

Actor Anirban Chakrabarti launches new store of Visionopolis in Kolkata

Kollkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Anirban Chakrabarti, who is mostly known for portraying onscreen sleuth Eken Babu, has recently launched a new store of Visionopolis in Kolkata.

US designs specialised courses in line with New Education Policy to facilitate Indian students

New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has started an educational programme in line with India's New Education Policy that would allow Indian students to pursue a one-year professional master's degree with an industrial specialisation in American universities.

Indian Museum celebrates Independence Day with a variety cultural programme

Kolkata/IBNS: Patriotic fervour and cultural presentations marked the Independence Day celebrations at the Indian Museum in Kolkata.

Foxconn starts production of Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 in India: Reports

Foxconn Technology Group has started production of Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 in Tamil Nadu.

Patriotic song 'Yeh Desh' from 'Eternal Sounds' launched on Independence Day eve

To usher in the 77th year of Independence, Eternal Sounds launched a soulful and inspiring Anthem 'Yeh Desh' that is an ode to India and national pride.

IGNCA celebrates Independence Day and birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo

New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts celebrated the country's 77th Independence Day with gaiety and fervor on Tuesday.

Independence Day: Google doodle pays tribute to India's rich textile heritage

Popular search engine Google on Tuesday celebrated Indian Independence Day by creating a colourful doodle that paid tribute to the rich textile heritage of the country.

Sudha Murty, Shankar Mahadevan among committee members to revise NCERT textbooks

New Delhi: NCERT has formed a new committee to revise textbooks in accordance with the updated curriculum.

Samsung announces global launch of Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Electronics on Thursday announced the global availability of its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series.

Ziro Valley gears up for 10th Ziro Festival of Music, embraces responsible tourism Initiatives

Itanagar/IBNS: The Ziro Valley in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh prepares for the 10th edition of the Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) in late September, a meeting was convened at Biiri that brought together various tourism stakeholders including tour operators, homestay operators, tour guides, hoteliers, cab drivers, and members of the NGO Ngunu Ziro.