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Project Abhinandan: Air India rolls out measures to elevate airport experience for guests

Sep 12, 2023, at 12:53 am

Indian airlines major Air India has rolled out ‘Project Abhinandan’ (an expression of greetings in Hindi), aimed at providing personalised and hassle-free on-ground experience to Air India guests at airports.

Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic launches four skin serums in Kolkata

Sep 07, 2023, at 06:10 am

Skincare brand Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic on Tuesday launched four skin serums which promise to give users radiant and rejuvenated skin.

Mimi Chakraborty relaunches Tanishq's new store in Kolkata on Raksha Bandhan

Aug 31, 2023, at 09:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actress-parliamentarian Mimi Chakraborty relaunched jewellery brand Tanishq's new store in Kolkata on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Wednesday.

Casio launches G-SHOCK Clear Remix Edition

Aug 29, 2023, at 10:42 pm

Watchmaker Casio on Tuesday launched G-SHOCK's Clear Remix Edition

India's Moon landing gets a pat from Google as tech giant dedicates doodle to mark occasion

Aug 24, 2023, at 09:37 pm

Tech giant Google on Thursday came up with a special doodle to celebrate India's historic achievement of becoming the first country to touch down a spacecraft (Chandrayaan-3) in the south pole of the Moon.

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

Aug 23, 2023, at 11:38 pm

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.

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

Aug 21, 2023, at 11:00 pm

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

Aug 21, 2023, at 12:07 am

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

Thespian Rudraprasad Sengupta to be conferred with Legends of India Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

Aug 17, 2023, at 11:41 pm

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

Aug 17, 2023, at 08:41 pm

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.

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

Aug 15, 2023, at 03:05 pm

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.

Naga village elects Satoli Z Swu as first woman chief, paving the way for gender equality in leadership

Aug 09, 2023, at 11:13 am

The village of Kiyevi in Nagaland has chosen Satoli Z Swu, a 63-year-old retired government teacher and community stalwart, as its new village chief.

Jammu and Kashmir: Vomedh celebrates Swami Nand Bab's legacy by hosting devotional program in Srinagar, issue of Article 370 discussed

Aug 07, 2023, at 04:20 am

Srinagar:  Vomedh, a leading cultural organization, in collaboration with the media portal The Right News (TRN), successfully concluded a devotional program on Saturday, celebrating mystic, Swami Nand Bab, and promoting the spirit of Sufism and mysticism in the picturesque valley of Kashmir.

Kolkata: 96 school students participate in 'Unscripted: Reimagining American Play' initiative

Aug 04, 2023, at 10:34 pm

96 students from 8 schools across Kolkata participated in the Unscripted: Reimagining American Play, an initiative taken by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata to familiarize youth leaders with classic and contemporary American literature through the creative medium of plays.

Days after Akshata Murty tops best-dressed list, Rishi Sunak criticised for his fashion sense by menswear expert

Aug 03, 2023, at 06:59 pm

Just two days after UK First Lady Akshata Murty won the best dressed list, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been slammed for his dressing sense by a US menswear expert, media reports said.

Kung Fu Nuns: The fearless warriors of the Himalayas, breaking barriers and igniting change

Jul 29, 2023, at 07:23 pm

In the rugged terrains of Ladakh, India, and Nepal, a mesmerizing fusion of spirituality and martial arts thrives among a unique sisterhood known as the 'Kung Fu Nuns.'

UNESCO education report advises ban on smartphones in school

Jul 28, 2023, at 10:03 pm

New York: A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them to be banned in schools worldwide. According to the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO, the over-use of mobile phones impacts learning.

Air India’s new inflight magazine ‘namaste.ai’ takes off

Jul 25, 2023, at 11:26 pm

Gurugram: Airlines major Air India has launched its all-new inflight magazine, namaste.ai, taking another step towards enhancing customer experience along its ongoing transformation journey.

The Punjab of the Romantics: Love and longing in Indian Punjab’s literature

Jul 24, 2023, at 02:01 am

Set against the vibrant kaleidoscope of mustard fields, the palpable rhythm of dhol beats, and the fragrant air that carries the aroma of sumptuous Punjabi cuisine, unfolds the complex, profound and rich tapestry of Punjabi literature.

Google honours Indian-American artist Zarina Hashmi on her 86th birthday

Jul 16, 2023, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi: Google honoured Indian-American artist Zarina Hashmi on her 86th birth anniversary by featuring a doodle depicting her creative persona and work.

Nagaland: Women trained on jacquard handloom weaving

Jul 12, 2023, at 10:32 pm

Wokha district administration, in collaboration with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC), Guwahati and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Task Force, recently flagged off a batch of women for  specialized residential skill training on Jacquard Handloom at Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall.

New Delhi hosts Ashadha Purnima, key Buddhist delegation members attend

Jul 12, 2023, at 09:43 pm

New Delhi: New Delhi recently hosted the global delegation for the celebration of Ashadha Purnima, an event organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in conjunction with India’s Ministry of Culture, media reports said.

Motorola makes Kriti Sanon its new brand ambassador

Jul 06, 2023, at 11:15 pm

Kolkata: Cell phone maker Motorola has announced Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon as its brand ambassador during the launch event of its latest smartphones, the Motorola razr 40 Ultra and razr 40, held in the city.

Life is Beautiful: Couple recreates 'Rimjhim Gire Saawan' and netizens are loving it during this Monsoon season in Mumbai

Jul 03, 2023, at 10:07 pm

Every day there is one video or other which is going viral on social media but this time a video, featuring an elderly couple, has touched the hearts of millions as they wonderfully recreated the visuals of the classic Bollywood number 'Rimjhim Gire Saawan' from the 1979 film "Manzil".

Malaika Arora unveils Kalyan Jewellers' new showroom in Karnal at Dyal Singh Colony

Jul 01, 2023, at 11:18 pm

Karnal: The city of Karnal came to a standstill as crowds jostled to catch a glimpse of Bollywood actor Malaika Arora at the inauguration of Kalyan Jewellers’ showroom at Dyal Singh Colony.

Academician Mahul Brahma launches his latest book on luxury in the historic UK site of The Roman Bath

Jun 30, 2023, at 06:51 pm

City of Bath, UK:  Author and academician Mahul Brahma launched his eighth book- Aesthetic Leadership in Luxury- in the City of Bath in UK,  a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

A new social template

Jun 29, 2023, at 11:17 pm

Traditional rituals in our country like pre-birth celebration for a would-be moms or weddings are getting a makeover today with many elements from outside conversing, finds Anju Munshi

British Deputy High Commission Kolkata celebrates Pride Month 2023

Jun 28, 2023, at 09:54 pm

Kolkata: To commemorate the Pride month, the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata hosted a two-day workshop on 27-28 June 2023.

Jammu and Kashmir: Uri marks live musical festival

Jun 19, 2023, at 10:11 pm

The Indian Army in the Uri region of Jammu and Kashmir recently hosted a live musical event that showcased the rich cultural heritage of the area to the people.

Jammu and Kashmir:Neel Top Ramban hosts two-day summer carnival

Jun 19, 2023, at 09:22 pm

Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban region marked the two-day Neel Top Summer Carnival 2023 on Sunday as enthusiasts participated in the event to celebrate cultural exchange and adventure.