Sep 09, 2016, at 02:18 am
Jammu and Kashmir is presently often in the news for acts of violence. But this pristine and beautiful land is also rich in culture, music and dance which is often overlooked. Sonali Jha Chatterjee reports from Jammu
Prakash Javadekar launches 5000 libraries under Tech programme of RILM
Sep 08, 2016, at 05:19 pm
Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS): On the occasion of 50th International Literacy Day, Rotary India Literacy Mission (RILM) is launching creation of 5000 libraries in Government and Government aided schools across India, under its mission “Total Literacy and Quality Educationâ€.
Young people’s mapping project instigates change in Delhi communities
Sep 07, 2016, at 08:57 pm
London, Sept 7 (IBNS): Children and young people in Delhi have helped to design an innovative smartphone app as part of a research project that is helping to change lives in their communities.
Sep 07, 2016, at 02:18 am
Mumbai, Sept 6 (IBNS): Leading subscription-based learning platform for children's curated content, AppyStore.in, has published some significant findings based on its insightful survey on the positive impact of digital learning tools for kids.
IITG-TIC organises innovation competition
Sep 07, 2016, at 01:40 am
Guwahati, Sept 6 (IBNS): The Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), IIT Guwahati is organising a competition amongst the student community of the North Eastern region of India to encourage entrepreneurship.
Rotary International holds meeting to reveal future activities
Sep 06, 2016, at 09:49 pm
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IBNS): Rotary International held a meeting titled 'What Next' on Saturday at the National Library with all the members of various Kolkata clubs of Rotary to discuss about the future plans, in presence of the Director Manoj Desai and other associates of the organisation.
Odisha celebrates Nuakhai Juhar
Sep 06, 2016, at 07:13 pm
Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Odisha on the occasion of the agricultural festival Nuakhai Juhar.
It’s dressing up time, folks!
Sep 06, 2016, at 06:48 pm
With the festive season kickstarting with a long list of events coming up, Pramita Bose gives a lowdown on what is making waves in the apparel- fashion scene
Haryana Chief Minister inaugurates seven DLF Robotics Skill centres
Sep 06, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Gurgaon, Sept 6 (IBNS) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday inaugurated seven DLF Robotics Skill Centres established in Gurgaon by DLF Foundation and Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon .
Education needs to change fundamentally to meet global development goals
Sep 06, 2016, at 03:20 pm
New York, Sept 6 (IBNS): The new Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report by UNESCO, shows the potential for education to propel progress towards all global goals outlined in the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). It also shows that education needs a major transformation to fulfill that potential and meet the current challenges facing humanity and the planet.
Sonam Kapoor joins others in launching World's Largest Lession India
Sep 05, 2016, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS) On the occasion of National Teachers Day, 250 eminent educationalists, UN Global Goals champions, members of civil society, UN bodies, corporates, youth groups, students, teachers and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor,gathered at GEMS Modern Academy, Gurgaon, to launch The World’s Largest Lesson India, the India chapter of the programme, which aims to teach every child in India – nearly 360 million - a lesson about the Global Goals.
Kolkata's Mud Cafe remembers music legend Debabrata Biswas
Sep 04, 2016, at 07:34 pm
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS) It was an evening to remember recently in a south Kolkata theme cafe that since its start a year ago does not belt out western hits but the soulful Tagore songs rendered in the bass voice of a legendary singer who had lived in the very premises.
Education is the sine qua non for development: Vice President
Sep 03, 2016, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Friday said that the education, that is equitable, easily accessible and provides equal opportunities – is the sine qua non for development and it would determine the future shape of our society and polity.
West Bengal govt wants to add Singur movement in school syllabus
Sep 03, 2016, at 12:16 am
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Days after the Supreme Court pronounced its verdict on Singur land acquisition, West Bengal government's education department is taking initiatives to include farmer-movement of Singur in school syllabus, state Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said on Friday.
Turtle Limited revamped its Barasat showroom
Sep 02, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Turtle Limited, a men’s lifestyle brands, re-launched its showroom in Barasat near Kolkata recently.
JIS College of Engineering holds its first Convocation
Sep 02, 2016, at 08:53 pm
Kalyani (West Bengal), Sep 2 (IBNS): JIS College of Engineering, located in Kalyani, West Bengal, celebrated its first Convocation, 'Journey Through Time' on its 16th Foundation Day, on Thursday.
Bangladesh Book Fair inaugurated in Kolkata
Sep 02, 2016, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Sep 2 (IBNS): The sixth edition of the Bangladesh Book Fair, which will run everyday till Sep 10 at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata, was inaugurated on Thursday.
Fun fiesta at Canadian National Exhibition
Sep 01, 2016, at 11:44 pm
Toronto, Sep 1 (IBNS): The Canadian National Exhibition, popularly known as The Ex is in full swing with local visitors and even foreign guests gathering to enjoy the various attractions on offer.
Jaya Misra launches her new collection Mosaic
Sep 01, 2016, at 02:04 am
Kolkata, August 31 (IBNS): Noted fashion designer Jaya Misra unveiled her new line of contemporary outfits called 'Mosaic', recently in Kolkata, in the presence of Priyadarshini Chatterjee, Femina Miss India 2016.
Kolkata to host Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016
Aug 31, 2016, at 09:29 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): Kolkata is all set to host the first qualifying round of The Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016, at Medical College, College Street on Sept 2 from 1pm onwards.
Simaaya introduces ready-to-wear sari for the upcoming festive season
Aug 31, 2016, at 06:47 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): For women in Kolkata, the 'Durga Puja look' is not complete without a befitting sari to match every day of the festival and Simaaya on Elgin Road in Kolkata is showcasing a wide range of sari collection to meet this exact requirement.
JIS College of Engineering to hold its first convocation
Aug 31, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): West Bengal based JIS College of Engineering, a leading self-financed autonomous institute, will be celebrating its 1st Convocation and 16th Foundation Day on Thursday through an event titled 'Journey through Time'.
Aug 30, 2016, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) have started newly developed Website of the University.
Titan launches JUXT Pro in Kolkata
Aug 30, 2016, at 09:23 pm
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): Titan, India’s leading and the world’s fifth largest watchmaker, launched the JUXT Pro, its second smart offering, on Tuesday.
Spellbinding grand finale by Sabyasachi brings Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2016 to a close
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:24 pm
Mumbai, Sept 29 (IBNS): The Winter/Festive edition of Lakmé Fashion Week saw a spectacular showcase of shimmering silhouettes on the runway, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s ‘Illuminate’ Grand Finale at Mehboob Studios was a befitting tribute to the trend of the season.
Rio was a thorough success in every sense of the word: Saibal Banerjee
Aug 28, 2016, at 07:45 pm
Saibal Banerjee, an ITF Bronze Badge Umpire, was present at the Rio Olympics. Banerjee was one of the two Indian Tennis umpires who officiated at the mega event. In a chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, he shares his experience while answering other queries
Oyo lets unmarried couples book rooms, sparks outrage
Aug 28, 2016, at 05:10 am
Bangalore, Aug 27 (IBNS): Hotel aggregator Oyo Rooms' new plan of allowing unmarried couples book rooms sparked an outrage on the social media.
Kolkata Durga Puja club launches
Aug 28, 2016, at 04:48 am
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS):Kolkata's Hindusthan Park Durgotsab Committee arranged a ceremony to launch their theme song for the upcoming Durga Puja-"Parar Gaan".
Big Bazaar unveils new fashion trends for Durga Puja in Kolkata
Aug 27, 2016, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): A cluster of Tollywood stars sashayed down the ramp, flaunting the latest collection Big Bazaar has to offer this Durga Puja.
Vision Rx Lab's Blumax technology to provide strain free visual experience
Aug 26, 2016, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): In a drive to provide strain free visual experience, Vision Rx Lab, a joint venture of GKB Rx lens and Essilor, launched their Blumax technology, which is made of special material that effectively filters out harmful UV rays.