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University of Birmingham officially opens new campus in Dubai

Feb 28, 2018, at 09:15 pm

Dubai, Feb 28 (IBNS): The University of Birmingham has officially opened its campus in Dubai - becoming the first global top 100 and UK Russell Group university to establish a campus in this rapidly developing international education hub.

Author interview: Divesh Mishra on his book A Simple Guide to Banking

Feb 27, 2018, at 11:05 pm

The book aims to break common myths, especially among young aspirants, about starting a career in banking, says author Divesh Mishra, who has worked with two leading banks, SBI Group and HDFC. 

One in seven teens are ‘sexting,’ says new research

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:53 pm

Calgary, Feb 27 (IBNS): Sexting is known as the sharing of sexually explicit images and videos through the internet or via electronic devices such as smartphones.

Ignore your phone while dining with your loved ones: suggests study

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:35 pm

Ottawa, Feb 27 (IBNS): Smartphones might make people feel more connected, but they likely don’t belong at the dinner table, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour to begin soon

Feb 27, 2018, at 09:38 pm

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS): Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour – a year-long celebration of Uday Shankar style dance by Tanusree Shankar and her troupe – is a series of well-choreographed dance pieces, to be performed in different global venues.

Tea ceremony and drum beats from Japan

Feb 27, 2018, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS)  Drinking tea is so common to us in India that only a personal choice, Darjeeling orthodox or Assam’s CTC, can become a debatable point. But in Japan, the process of tea making and drinking evolved into an elaborate ceremony that can stretch from 40 to 45 minutes.

Author interview: Uttarayan Deb on his Bengali book 'Bachai Pyanchforn 50'

Feb 26, 2018, at 11:57 pm

It was his readers who inspired him to become an author from a columnist, says Uttarayan Deb.

Head to The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat for a Holi special brunch

Feb 26, 2018, at 10:02 pm

Kolkata, Feb 26 (IBNS): Unwilling to spend time in the kitchen on the day of Holi? But that does not mean you have to go hungry says The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat.

Dating app Tinder aids infidelity, helps catch cheaters as well

Feb 25, 2018, at 11:55 pm

New York, Feb 25  (IBNS): The popular dating app Tinder is all about helping people form new relationships. But for many college-aged people, it’s also helping those in relationships cheat on their romantic partners, according to studies.

Stanford researchers find that kids see words and faces differently from adults

Feb 25, 2018, at 12:06 am

New York, Feb 24 (IBNS): Young children literally see words and faces differently from adults. Where adults can most easily comprehend a word when they look at it straight on, children need to look a bit up and to the left. For faces, they need to look a bit up and to the right.

Why you're probably not 'addicted' to your smartphone

Feb 23, 2018, at 11:59 pm

Toronto, Feb 23 (IBNS): Obsessively checking your smartphone apps might look like addiction, but is it? Dr Andrew Campbell, a University of Sydney expert in cyberpsychology, explains and offers evidence-based tips to reduce smartphone use.

Author interview: Tapan Das on his debut Bengali novel

Feb 23, 2018, at 11:18 pm

Tapan Das says he wants to point to the futility of community violence through his novel 'Amar ma ke kandte dao'. 

Author interview: Hiren Sanyal on his debut English novel

Feb 23, 2018, at 11:03 pm

Author Hiren Sanyal says his debut English novel revolves around the principles of Indian philosophy

Holi special spread from gastropub Monkey Bar at four metros

Feb 23, 2018, at 08:59 pm

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): One of India's popular gastro-pub chain, the Monkey Bar, is all set with a special festive spread between February 28  and March 4, this year, to celebrate Holi, the festival of colours.

Universities ask schools to consider later start times for teenage pupils

Feb 23, 2018, at 03:12 am

Birmingham, Feb 22 (IBNS): A team of ‘sleep experts’ are leading a study looking at teenagers’ sleep patterns and testing whether a later school start time could benefit them.

How to Buy Home Linen that is Durable and Affordable

Feb 22, 2018, at 09:08 pm

There are plenty of tips that you should follow when it comes to buying sheets, blankets, pillow cases and other types of linens from any store. These tips will help you to get the best options in terms of durability as well as affordability, so make sure to keep them in mind while you are shopping. These can be used if you are purchasing the items online or even in person, so here are the best tips to follow.

Book Review: The Erotic Muse, a fictional journey through a parallel world

Feb 22, 2018, at 12:14 am

‘The Erotic Muse’, a fiction written by Rajeev Singh, includes mystery, adventure, thrills, horror, heart racing moments and, last but not the least, love.

Book review: Amar ma ke kandte dao, a Bengali novel

Feb 22, 2018, at 12:02 am

“Amar ma ke kandte dao”, a Bengali novel written by Tapan Das, is about the life of an innocent girl, Tapashi, who loses everything after Assamese zealots ruthlessly attack her Bengali parents.

Jacqueline Fernandez the new face of IMARA

Feb 21, 2018, at 11:54 pm

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS): USPL, the fastest growing celebrity led fashion retail company announced, popular Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez as the new face of IMARA beginning Spring 2018. IMARA is a celebrity fashion line for women’s ethnic wear and was conceptualized by USPL as a contemporary interpretation of the conventional with a refreshing take on ethnic designs.

Top 5 Coaching Centers to Help you Prepare for Upcoming BCECE

Feb 21, 2018, at 11:17 pm

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination is conducted by the Bihar Board for candidates to avail admissions into various UG engineering, medical and agricultural courses.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Reasoning: Preparation Strategy and Books

Feb 21, 2018, at 11:01 pm

Staff Selection Commission conducts Combined Graduate Level Examination to recruit eligible candidates in various departments, ministries and organization of the government. This exam is conducted in two stages; Tier 1which is the prelims exam andTier 2, the Main Examination.

RBI Assistant or SBI PO: A Tough Choice for Banking Aspirants

Feb 21, 2018, at 10:44 pm

The Reserve Bank of India has announced 623 vacancies for the post of RBI Assistant and the State Bank of India has declared 2000 vacancies for SBI PO in 2018. As per the trends in last years, the competition is so intense that there is one seat for every 1000 applicants.

JEE, NEET Aspirants Blessed with Free Workshop at ASC

Feb 21, 2018, at 10:16 pm

Free workshop for engineering and medical aspirants of Kashmir Valley will be organized at the Amar Singh College on February 15th for JEE Main and NEET 2018. Both are highly competitive examinations anddemand focused preparation coupled with determination and optimism. There are various concerns of the students in Kashmir, who have never been properly guided to deal with the competitive nature of entrance exams.

Vinyl once more

Feb 21, 2018, at 06:11 am

Who would have thought that the vinyl record would make a comeback in this digital age? But it has, surprisingly. In 2016, in a massive reversal of fortune, record sales in the United Kingdom surpassed that of digital downloads. Sudipto Maity explores the Indian vinyl market

Wadhwani AI launches in Mumbai, India gets its first Artificial Intelligence Research Institute

Feb 21, 2018, at 12:13 am

Mumbai / Kolkata, Feb 20 (IBNS):  Wadhwani AI, the world’s first artificial intelligence research institute established to develop AI solutions for social good, was formally inaugurated in Mumbai on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the institute to the nation, showing India’s commitment to exploring AI solutions to widespread societal challenges.

Author Rajeev Singh on his debut novel The Erotic Muse

Feb 20, 2018, at 11:46 pm

You will have to read the book to know about what happens to the protagonist, says author Rajeev Singh when asked about his debut novel The Erotic Muse

Book review: Ruffled Feather, a collaborative work by eight 'ingenious writers'

Feb 20, 2018, at 11:39 pm

Do you remember the last time you read a story that felt like you had exactly the same thing to say? Do you sometimes feel that there might be people living the same lives as you, feeling the same things, just expressing better? Well there are.

Book review: ‘REMINDED: Mother India’ is like an emotional roller-coaster

Feb 20, 2018, at 11:21 pm

‘REMINDED: Mother India’ written by Hiren Sanyal is an emotional roller-coaster.  It tells the story of a boy named Shanu Roy, an ordinary boy but an extraordinary character.

Book review: Bachhai Pachforon, a collection of satirical writing in Bengali

Feb 20, 2018, at 10:50 pm

“Bachhai Pachforon” is a seriously quirky and humorous collection of articles written by Uttarayan Deb; fifty articles that see contemporary issues through a satirical veil.

Book Review: Osotto Noi, a collection of Bengali short stories

Feb 20, 2018, at 10:32 pm

“Osotto Noi”, a collection of 11 Bengali short stories, written by Banani Sikdar, is a heart-warming mix of unconventional stories—stories that are simple but have a lot of emotion in them and leave a pleasant aftertaste.