India to host Global Buddhist Summit; PM Modi to inaugurate
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Global Buddhist Summit to be held in New Delhi on April 20 and 21 this year.
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Goru Bihu marks the start of the Rongali Bihu festivities in Assam
Assam/IBNS: In Assam, the week-long festivities of Rongali Bihu began on Friday with Goru Bihu, which is primarily observed by rural residents who keep livestock at their homes.
'Gosai Phurua' festival celebrated for 339th year in Guptakashi, Biswanath Chariali
Assam/IBNS: The festival known as "Gosai Phurua," which has been celebrated for 339 years, was recently held in Guptakashi, located in Biswanath Chariali.
International Tagore Festival brings together renowned song exponents from London, Bangladesh, India
Kolkata/IBNS: London-based Dr. Ananda Gupta has initiated the International Tagore Festiva representing a unique approach to showcasing Rabindranath Tagore's songs.
Assam govt striving to take Bihu to world stage
New Delhi: The Assam government has launched a publicity blitzkrieg in the national capital to celebrate the upcoming Rongali Bihu, to make it the largest congregation of 11,000 Bihu dancers on April 14.
UK, West Bengal join hands to enhance skill development in arena of Electric Vehicles
Kolkata: With an aim to be future-ready and make people ready to adopt the Electric Vehicles, NPTC Group of Colleges, Wales-UK and British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata and West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development, on Tuesday hosted a workshop in the East Indian city on building Electric Vehicles charging infrastructure in India.
British security agency warns about possible dangers associated with AI chatbots
London: A leading security agency in the UK has warned people about the potential hazards associated with Large language models (LLMs) and AI chatbots.
BenQ launches 4LED Projector LH730
Kolkata: Projector manufacturer BenQ, which has a 32% market share for 2022 as per Futuresource Consulting Report, on Wednesday announced the launch of the World’s 1st High Brightness 4LED Projector, LH730.
Celebrate Seafood at Kankra Goldar Goppo
For a taste of authentic Bengali seafood from epar and opar Bangla, head to Sonar Tori at City Centre, Salt Lake!
PIRBI ethnic haat bolsters Karbi presence in Kaziranga Heritage Site
Kaziranga: Pirbi-Karbi Ethnic Haat located on the national highway at Kohora in Kaziranga National Park of Assam has emerged as a new destination for those who have a penchant for varied ethnic and organic products that bear the hallmark of quintessential Karbi people of the state.
Kashmir-born freelance illustrator believes social media plays key role in gaining market for an artist
Srinagar: There is no second thought in it that use of social media has become an indispensable necessity for those who want to influence the market and create trends.
Kolkata: Genius Kids school to perform for education and care of underprivileged children
Kolkata/IBNS: Genius Kids will host its annual concert, called "Badalti Duniya, Yeh Bhi Apni Hi Hai'' - The Little Genius Show & Social Impact Awards 2023, on March 19 at Madhusudan Mancha in Kolkata. The event starts at 9:30 am.
Nargis Fakhri looks ethereal as she walks in her Indo-Western look aT Lakme Fashion Week
Mumbai: Nargis Fakhri looked ethereal as a show stopper at Lakme Fashion Week for designer Sejal Kamdar. She was seen wearing a stunning indo-western outfit from her latest collection & looked every bit royal, graceful & beautiful.
Kolkata's Sitar Festival to witness performances of noted Indian sitarists
Kolkata/IBNS: Annapurna Devi Foundation is set to bring the "Sitar Festival" to Kolkata.
Manipur to host 59th Femina Miss India this year
Itanagar: Manipur will be hosting the 59th Femina Miss India this year.
Future Generali India Insurance celebrates International Women’s Day 2023
Kolkata: Future Generali India Insurance celebrated International Women’s Day 2023, by hosting eminent women leaders from diverse professions at their Vikhroli office in Mumbai.
LDC5: Proposed online university sparks hope of bridging education gap in least developed countries
New York: A proposed new global online university “has enormous potential to lend hope, learning and access to marginalized groups who presently could not reach higher education.” This is the message of Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, known as LDC5.
Indian degrees to be recognised in Australia under a new mechanism
Gandhinagar (Gujarat): India and Australia have finalised the ‘Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism' which will give recognition to Indian degrees in Australia, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday.
JK: More than 100 artists participate in cultural programme in Samba
Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics Sub-Office, Kathua organized a music and dance programme at Chani Jasu, Samba where more than 100 artists showcased their talent.
Apple introduces new 'yellow' iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
California: Tech giant Apple on Tuesday announced a new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, adding even more colour choices to the lineup this spring.
LDC5: UN conference calls for more inclusive and fair digital transformation in world’s least developed countries
New York: A United Nations conference under way in Doha, Qatar, has turned its attention to one of the most nettlesome global challenges: closing the staggeringly wide digital divide between the world’s rich and poor nations. Fresh attention to this issue comes as a new UN report finds that two-thirds of the population of the least developed countries (LDCs) is still offline.
Holi in Goa: Enjoy cool music, cocktails and colour party at Istaka in Vagator
Panaji (Goa)/IBNS: One of the best places to spend Holi is India's sunshine state of Goa where residents celebrate the traditional Shigmo festival as well as Holi.
Whatsapp will soon launch a feature that will allow users to 'silence' unknown calls
California: If you are annoyed by repeated spam calls from unknown numbers then there is some good news as the messaging service is currently working to introduce a new feature to silence calls that are bothering them.
Holi treats: Kolkata restaurants weave the magic of colour into their seasonal menu
Kolkata/IBNS: Live music to rain dance, gubbara golgappas to themed desserts, you will be spoiled for choice this Holi by restaurants in Kolkata. Here is a quick reckoner for those who have not planned their day yet.
Kashmiri artisan Muhammad Yousuf Bhat trying to keep Pulhoor alive
Yousuf, a resident of Zantrag village in Khrew Pampore uses straws to make not just footwear, but several other items like patij (mats), covers for cups and baskets as well, reports ANI.
Ahmedabad’s Madiha Pathan from Muslim-dominated Juhapura area qualifies to become Gujarat’s ‘Secret Secy’
New Delhi: Madiha Khan Pathan, a resident of the Muslim-dominated Juhapura locality of Ahmedabad, has won exceptional laurels for her family and the community.
Tejaswani scheme: Pulwama entrepreneurs felicitated
The Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday felicitated young women entrepreneurs in Pulwama.
Kolkata witnesses evening of introspection as Prabha Khaitan Foundation unveils Baidyanath frontman's book on karma
Kolkata, Mar 2/IBNS: It was an evening of soul searching this Tuesday at Kolkata's ITC Royal Bengal hotel when an eclectic gathering of people became introspective about life and daily actions with the launch of entrepreneur Ram K Sharma’s book "Karma and You: Create Your Own Destiny".
Special Phad painting from Rajasthan spellbound visitors at Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav
New Delhi/IBNS: A display of a special 75 meter long ‘phad’ (scroll) painting from Rajasthan has been attracting visitors at the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being held in Bikaner.
Barbeque Nation launches 10th outlet in Kolkata's Howrah district
Kolkata: Barbeque Nation, a popular chain of casual dining restaurants in India, is set to open its 10th outlet in Howrah as part of its ongoing expansion plans in Kolkata.