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Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival kicks off with a call for world peace and promotion of state's culture

Yuksom/Sikkim: The maiden edition of the Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival (SALF) kicked off in Yuksom village with a call for world peace and the promotion of the state's culture.

Fulbright-Nehru scholars prepare for the US

Kolkata: The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) hosted a two-day pre-departure orientation in Kolkata for the new batch of Indian Fulbright-Nehru, Fulbright-Kalam and other Fulbright Fellows.

Google unveils next-gen large language model PaLM 2, check out more details

Tech major Google has unveiled its large language model (LLM) PaLM 2, a move seen to compete against ChatGPT.

Oxford Big Read global competition commences for primary and secondary school students across India

Kolkata/IBNS: Oxford University Press (OUP) India has announced the launch of 5th edition of the Oxford Big Read Global competition, an annual reading competition aimed at promoting good reading habits among primary and secondary school students.

CBSE announces class 12 board exams, 87.33% passed

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the results for the class 12 board examinations on Friday.

Minister Kruse advocates for traditional weaving revival and modernization for large-scale production

Peducha/Nagaland: Salhoutuonuo Kruse, the Minister of Women Resource Development and Horticulture, emphasized the importance of revitalizing traditional weaving for large-scale production through the adoption of modern machinery, at a thanksgiving program held on May 6 at the Peducha village council hall.

Hollywood celebrity Dame Munni Irone emphasizes inner spirituality and sustainable infrastructure at NEHU session

Shillong/IBNS: Dr. Dame Munni Irone, a Hollywood celebrity, philanthropist, and author, has emphasized the importance of inner spirituality and peace for economic growth, during an interactive session at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

NEISSR Fest concludes with a call to empower women and society

Dimapur/Nagaland: The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) held a closing ceremony for NEISSR Fest on May 5 at Peace Centre Hall, Chümoukedima under the theme ‘Engage, Energize, Evolve’.

Union Ministry of Culture organizes cultural exchange programme in Daporijo, Arunachal Pradesh

Daporijo/Arunachal Pradesh: The union ministry of culture organized a lively village programme under the banner of AKAM in Taksing village, located in the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.

Ratan Tata awarded Honorary Doctor of Literature degree by Sister Nivedita University

Kolkata: Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata has awarded honorary Doctor of Literature degree to industry doyen Ratan Tata and a host of renowned personalities from diverse walks of life at its inaugural convocation in Kolkata.

Kolkata: iDestiny creates a stunning new location for Apple Lovers in Sector V

Kolkata: iDestiny opened its Apple Authorized Reseller Store at Sector V area of Salt Lake on May 5, creating a stunning new destination for Apple buyers in the heart of the IT zone of Kolkata.

Apple loses appeal in copyright lawsuit against Corellium over iOS simulation software

A US appeals court has rejected Apple Inc's claim that security firm Corellium Inc violated its copyrights by creating a simulated version of the iOS operating system.

Tech majors Apple and Google lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking

Tech majors Apple and Google recently jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking.

Self-taught Naga leather craftsman establishes premium brand and plans to offer training courses

Chumukeidma/Nagaland: Naga Leatherman, the brand of Chubatemsu, a bespoke leather brand, has been gaining recognition in the market for its premium and contemporary products.

Eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar passes away at 79

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar, whose popularity traversed beyond the borders to touch Bangladeshi readers, passed away at a corporate hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday evening. He was 79.

Tagore's birth anniversary: SVF Music releases compilation of 10 Rabindra Sangeet

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF Music has released a compilation of 10 Rabindra Sangeet, RNT Project, celebrating Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary.

Mai Bhago: Remembering the Sikhni in shining armour against Mughals

Mai Bhago was certainly a warrior – a woman revered in the Sikh community and beyond. Hers is the story of that knight in shining armour who chose her sword to epitomize her unwavering loyalty and devotion towards her faith and her people.

Arizona State University of USA will set up a peace studies centre in Meghalaya's USTM

Guwahati: The Arizona State University in the USA is planning to set up a Centre for Peace Studies in collaboration with the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), according to media reports.

Israeli, UK metal bands to perform in Manipur event

Imphal: Two major international bands are expected to perform in the ShiRock 2023, an event which is expected to leave Manipur enthralled.

Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro hosts Tribal Artisan Mela

Ziro: Arunachal Pradesh's Ziro region recently hosted the Tribal Artisan Mela (TAM) to showcase the talents of the local artisans.

Punjab Spice Route: Know the Chefs

I love Indian food – it’s my favourite cuisine. I love the mixture of spices and the subtle flavours. It’s really erotic; the spices are so sensuous- American musician Joe Perry

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

35 tribal artisans showcase their talent at Tribal Artisan Mela in Ziro

Ziro/Arunachal Pradesh: TRIFED, The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, successfully organized the maiden Tribal Artisan Mela at Abotani Hall in Ziro with support from Arunachal Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Mission and District Mission Management Unit Ziro.