NIOS, Open School Students Eligible to Apply For NEET 2018, MCI Reverses Order
Feb 01, 2018, at 12:40 am
After the reversal of order by the Medical Council of India, NIOS students along with thousands of other candidates studying in the open school system heaved a sigh of relief on once again being eligible to write NEET 2018. National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for the year 2018 is scheduled to be held on May 6. Candidates interested in admission to various medical and dental colleges in the country must appear for the exam and clear cut off for NEET 2018 in order to get admission. Students completing their 10+2 from open school and NIOS will now be allowed to appear for the national level medical entrance examination after being debarred by MCI last year.
Study finds what factors make ‘age-friendly environments’ effective?
Jan 31, 2018, at 09:46 pm
London, Jan 31 (IBNS): A new study, published in the journal Systematic Reviews, conducted by researchers at the University of Liverpool and Newcastle University has identified the most effective initiatives for promoting respect and social inclusion for older people living in the community.
US-based Battery Dance Company enthralls Kolkata with a fusion of American and Indian dance forms
Jan 31, 2018, at 07:14 pm
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IBNS): Engaging in collaboration in the arts is one of the best ways that different nations can get to know each other on a level beyond politics, said U.S. Consul General Craig Hall during his opening remarks at a performance by the New York City-based Battery Dance Company in Kolkata, recently.
Reduce price of sanitary napkins, women urge Jaitley ahead of Budget
Jan 31, 2018, at 06:01 pm
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will be producing the annual budget on Feb 1 but is he aware of the basic needs and desires of Indian women? IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks to women who want cheaper sanitary napkins
How to stay healthy day by day: useful tips
Jan 30, 2018, at 02:23 am
Book review: 'The Life Essentials'
Jan 29, 2018, at 10:55 pm
Power Publishers' newest title -- 'The Life Essentials' -- is an honest effort by first-time author Sathyan Segaran that might get you in life reboot mode.
Jan 29, 2018, at 10:43 pm
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Padma Bhushan Pdt Vishwamohan Bhatt on Mohan Veena, Maha Sangeet Samman winner Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya and Sangeet Natak Award winner Flautist Pdt Ronu Majumdar, accompanied by Tabla virtuoso Tanmoy Bose, presented Songs of Nature at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR recreating history and reliving the magic of 80's.
ModelsMust: Ultimate guidebook for models launched
Jan 29, 2018, at 10:32 pm
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS): For the first time in India, a completely professional platform is available for models that brings to you all you need to know about modelling.
On the trail of a missing Van Gogh
Jan 28, 2018, at 04:57 pm
On the Road to Tarascon (Niyogi Books) is a fiction weaved around the disappearance of a Vincent Van Gogh painting, arguably the most important painting to have been lost in the Second World War. In a chat with IBNS editor Sujoy Dhar, young globe-trotting writer Arnab Nandy, who works with a leading English daily in Kolkata, reveals how he came up with the idea of a historical fiction based on the painting and some very interesting things he found out while researching his debut novel.
Teen author Baani Pasrija on her first book Chimera
Jan 27, 2018, at 11:11 pm
Being an author is not the only career option she is looking at, says Pasrija in her interview
Book Review: Life of a Bengali refugee in Norway
Jan 27, 2018, at 10:47 pm
Power Publishers released its new title 'Norway te Ek Bangali Shoronarthir Jiboner Obhighhota', a non-fiction novel by author Kumar Ghosh that talks about the life of a Bengali refugee in Norway.
Jan 27, 2018, at 10:18 pm
Films made in rare languages of India are even rarer in the film festival circuit. But these films tell tales of lands and communities that are part of the rich diversity of the country. The Kolkata International Film Festival has been showcasing some of these little-known films for the last two years. Ranjita Biswas reports
Gender, education and class affects retirement and quality of life in older age – study
Jan 27, 2018, at 01:24 am
London, Jan 26 (IBNS): Raising your level of education and skills during your working life are key factors in determining your quality of life in retirement and older age – according to new research.
Marc Bieri on his book Trouble - The Last Chance
Jan 26, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Wendel and his troubles are drawn from his own childhood and his days as a teacher, says Marc Bieri
Shabd debut at Kolkata Lit Fest 2018 to add new attraction
Jan 26, 2018, at 06:36 pm
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): A new initiative called “Shabd - Where Literature Meets” would be an added attraction at the Kolkata Literature Festival 2018 which is hosted each year within the folds of the International Kolkata Book Fair.
MHRD grants Rs 456 crore to IIT Kharagpur for Research & Infrastructure Development
Jan 26, 2018, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): MHRD grants Rs 456 crore to IIT Kharagpur and 3 other IITs for developmental projects.
India’s largest spelling competition is back with for the 10th Season
Jan 25, 2018, at 06:47 pm
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS): Notebook brand Classmate from ITC, in collaboration with Radio Mirchi, is organising Season 10 of its spelling competition for school students, Classmate Spell Bee, where the National Champion will win a grand prize of rupees two lakhs apart from an all-expenses paid trip to the US to watch the popular Scripps National Spelling Bee 2018.
Starmark's store in South City mall reopens
Jan 25, 2018, at 06:19 pm
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS): After one year, Starmark's store in the South City mall has reopened in the last week in Kolkata.
Nature is her inspiration says Krishna Panda, author of Between You And Me
Jan 23, 2018, at 06:38 pm
Krishna Panda talks about her inspiration, her creative pursuits and about her recently published book.
Kolkata: Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet 2018 inaugurated amidst much fanfare at Victoria Memorial
Jan 23, 2018, at 01:50 am
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): The 4th edition of the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet (TSKLM) was inaugurated today at the iconic Victoria Memorial in the presence T.V. Narendran, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Steel, along with Malabika Banerjee, Director of Kolkata Literary Meet, and Dr. Jayanta Sengupta, Secretary & Curator, Victoria Memorial Hall.
West Bengal celebrates Saraswati Puja today
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:19 pm
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Bengali community across the country, with West Bengal leading the rest, in worshiping Hindu Goddess Saraswati with grandeur on on Monday.
Book Review: 'Chimera' by Baani Pasrija
Jan 19, 2018, at 10:25 pm
Supernatural occurrences and psychological visions have been inspiring literature since a very long time. Have you seen something that wasn't really there? Heard someone call your name in an empty house? Sensed something that is following you and turned around to find nothing?
Book Review: 'Pratidhwani' by Ram Ratan Yadav
Jan 19, 2018, at 10:14 pm
Pratidhwani is a collection of poems -- written by Ram Ratan Yadav -- that takes readers on a beautiful life's journey.
Japan's Super Million Hair captures Indian market with authentic baldness solution
Jan 19, 2018, at 06:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS) Hair today, gone tomorrow. Well, baldness is without a solution almost and if you are suffering from male pattern one, only expensive hair transplantation could be a saviour.
Tollywood star Prosenjit Chatterjee goes shopping at Sasya store, fashion partner for Mayurakshi
Jan 19, 2018, at 12:07 am
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Leading Tollywood actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, during a film promotion at Sasya on Wednesday, could not resist taking a look at the Kolkata-based designer wear store's collection and buying some too.
Six leading theatre groups participate in EZCC's Kolkata Theatre Festival
Jan 17, 2018, at 11:15 pm
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Kolkata Theatre Festival organised by the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) is being held at its Bharatiyam Cultural Multiplex in Kolkata until Jan 20.
Planning to appear for UPSC Prelims? Important topics you shouldn't miss
Jan 17, 2018, at 11:04 pm
The notification for UPSC Civil Services Examination or the IAS examination as it is commonly called has been released and application process has also started. The last date for application is March 6th, 2018. It is a three-tier examination. The Prelims is set to be conducted on June 3rd, 2018, clearing which will allow the candidates to appear for the Mains. So that gives candidates roughly few months to kick-start their preparations.
SSC CGL: 39,434 more candidates to qualify for Tier 2 as Cut-off Drops
Jan 17, 2018, at 09:47 pm
After sorting out all the technical glitches that happened in the exam, SSC has released a revised result for its Combined Graduate Level Exam (CGL). This news has actually benefitted a lot of students as the cutoff marks for almost all the categories under the exam has fallen, which has resulted in more candidates qualifying for the exam. Precisely, 39,434 additional candidates have moved onto the next stage of exam, as a result of this revision.
VITEEE Application Begins: Apply before February 28
Jan 17, 2018, at 09:36 pm
The official notification for VIT conducted Engineering Entrance Examination, 2018 has been announced and the exam is scheduled to be held on April 4-15, 2018. The tentative date of declaration of result is April 25’ 2018. The application process for admissions in B.tech courses through VITEEE has already begun and the aspirants can applyfor the same till February 28th, 2018 on the official website of the institute.Candidatescan download admit cards from the official website before the exam
Jan 17, 2018, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, Jan 17, (IBNS): The four-day Rabindra Bharati Sanskriti Utsav 2018 organised by West Bengal's Rabindra Bharati University begins on Wednesday and will continue until Jan 20, 2018.