Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence
California: Apple recently announced HomePod (2nd generation), a powerful smart speaker that delivers next-level acoustics in a gorgeous, iconic design.
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Young leaders of seven nations to experience the ethos of Indian democracy: ICCR
New Delhi/IBNS: As many as 29 young leaders from seven countries will experience the ethos of Indian democracy, cultural heritage, and development initiatives under the ‘Gen-Next Democracy Network Programme’ of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Rupa Bharati celebrates 60 years of Nrityashree Keka Chattopadhyay's dance life
Kolkata/IBNS: With the aim of honing the dancing skills of the Nrityashree Keka Chattopadhyay who completed her 60 years Diamond Jubilee in her dance career which was organized by Rupa Bharati.
Arunachal Pradesh: Students taken for ‘Seema Darshan’ near LAC
Itanagar: More than 50 students and teachers of Govt Upper Primary School (Lumpo) and Govt Residential Schools of Taksang, Zemithang and Socktsen, led by Tawang DDSE Hridar Phuntso, were taken out for ‘Seema Darshan’ near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) under Zemithang circle of Tawang district on Friday.
Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate 46th International Kolkata Book Fair on Jan 30
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair at 2 pm at the Boimela Prangan in Salt Lake, Kolkata on Jan 30.
IIT Kharagpur felicitates L&T’s D K Sen with the prestigious 'Distinguished Alumnus Award 2022
Larsen & Toubro’s Whole-Time Director and Senior Executive Vice President (Development Projects), Dip Kishore Sen, has been conferred with the “Distinguished Alumnus Award” by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.
Eken Babu creator Sujan Dasgupta found dead in his Kolkata flat
Kolkata: Bengali writer Sujan Dasgupta, who created the popular detective character Eken Babu, was found dead at his South Kolkata flat on Wednesday.
Chiefs of services gather in Delhi winter to release book on India's valiant soldiers at Prabha Khaitan Foundation event
New Delhi: It was an evening dedicated to valour and sacrifice of those who showed exemplary courage in the face of death while fighting for their Motherland.
Tanishq launches its first US store In New Jersey
New Jersey: Tanishq, an Indian jewelry brand, on Wednesday announced the launch of its first store in the United States.
Kolkata’s popular Awadhi diner cooks up special winter menu
Kolkata/IBNS: With Kolkata still in winter’s embrace, why not try a comforting bowl of ‘nalli nehari’ accompanied by ‘taftan’?
More the LGBTQ people claim their space, the more they face resistance: Filmmaker Onir
Filmmaker Onir Dhar, whose talk at the Bhopal Literary Fest was controversially 'cancelled' at the last moment owing to 'threats' from certain groups, attended the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2023 in Kolkata on Sunday. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks exclusively to Onir on the controversy, his book 'I am Onir and I am Gay' on the sidelines of the Kolkata Lit Fest. Excerpts...
Nokia T21 Tablet launched in India
New Delhi: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Tuesday announces the launch of Nokia T21 Tablet in India.
Poorest learners benefit the least from public education: UNICEF
Governments are not investing enough in those children who need education the most, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a report published on Tuesday, calling for equitable financing to combat “learning poverty”.
IVI says its campaign aims to give better vision for Chennai auto drivers during Road Safety Week
Chennai: India Vision Institute on Monday said it distributed spectacles for auto drivers in Chennai as part of a campaign during Road Safety Week to screen commercial vehicle drivers.
Emami Art presents sculptures by K.S. Radhakrishnan
Kolkata/IBNS: Emami Art, one of India's leading contemporary art galleries based in Kolkata, presents The Crowd and Its Avatars, a major exhibition of sculptures by celebrated Indian sculptor K.S. Radhakrishnan. Including approximately seventy-five artworks.
For the perfect pizza, head to UNO…the numero uno!
There’s pizza and pizza and pizzas… and then there is UNO’s deep dish pizzas! Wow! Sure shot heartbreakers with their crumbly deep base made all the more delicious with a variety of toppings served in a deep pan! Warning…very addictive!
USA’s R'Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2022
USA’s R'Bonney Gabriel won the Miss Universe 2022 title in a glittering event held in New Orleans, USA, on January 15.
Tollywood actor Vikram Chatterjee unveils 9th edition of FFACE calendar
Kolkata/IBNS: The 9th edition of FFACE (Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence) calendar launch escalated the temperature in the city of joy with Tollywood actor Vikram Chatterjee, who is the face of the calendar this year, unveiling it, flanked by a gang of models.
National Education Policy to make India global educational hub: Union Minister Subhas Sarkar
Kolkata: The National Education Policy will attract international students and make India a global educational hub, Union Minister of State For Education Subhas Sarkar said here on Sunday.
Let's Talk Library: Kashmiri student Mushtaq's free-book treat to society
In the Halmatpora village of Kupwara, a student's determination has started a book movement in terms of a free library. Gradually, people are connecting with him in his social service venture called 'Let's Talk Library'.
Kashmiri group's Satirical qawaali goes viral on internet
Srinagar: A satirical qawaali shared on the internet by a Jammu and Kashmir-based group has now gone viral on the internet.
Muskaan Litfest for child authors in Delhi stirs up India's budding storytellers
New Delhi/Kolkata: When Anne Frank wrote her famous diary accounting her harrowing days in hiding with her family from Nazis, she was a child. But her diary penned while hiding at the now famous Prinsengracht 263 address in Amsterdam went on to become one of the most celebrated books in the world.
Allow students to pursue two academic programs simultaneously: UGC tells Universities
Shimla: The University Grants Commission, top regulatory bodies of higher education in the country, requested all Universities in the country to devise mechanisms for pursuing two academic programs simultaneously for a student.
Kolkata makes it to 2023 list of 11 best culinary destinations across world
Kolkata/IBNS: The city of joy is also known as a paradise for food lovers and the fact has been vouched with Kolkata finding a spot in the list of 11 best food destinations in the world.
British guitar legend Jeff Beck dies at the age of 78
Jeff Beck, the iconic English rock guitarist who rose to fame with the Yardbirds and afterwards fronted the Jeff Beck Group, passed away at age 78 on Wednesday, his official Twitter handle confirmed.
Shankar Mahadevan to sing on the eve of Ganga Vilas Cruise launch at Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
New Delhi/IBNS: Ministry of Culture will organise a grand curtain raiser cultural program 'Sur Sarita - Symphony of Ganga' on the eve of the launch of the world's longest river cruise on 12th January 2023 at Varanasi.
Manchester Museum to reopen on February 18; new gallery on South Asia
Manchester, UK/IBNS: Visitors to the United Kingdom (UK), especially those from south Asia, now have a spectacular attraction to add to their itinerary – the Manchester Museum.
Kolkata Street Music Festival season 3 celebrates genius of street musicians and street art in city
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Street Music Festival's third season has celebrated some of the street musicians and street art in the city.
Kashmiri woman using coded language to preserve her poems
Srinagar: A Kashmiri woman is using unique coded language to preserve her poems.
Jammu and Kashmir hosts Amrit Yuva Kalotsav, artists from different parts of India participate
Jammu: The Sangeet Natak Academy, in association with Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics and the Gardhari Lal Dogra Memorial Degree College, Hiranagar, recently hosted the Amrit Yuva Kalotsav in Jammu in which artists from different corners of the region participated, media reports said.