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KISNA launches special diamond jewellery for Valentine’s Day celebrations

Feb 15, 2022, at 02:29 am

Kolkata: KISNA, the domestic retail jewellery arm of HK Jewels, announced on Monday the launch of exquisite diamond jewellery collection, "Celebration” as part of the Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Kolkata artist Ranjit Das pays tribute to late Lata Mangeshkar through street graffiti

Feb 14, 2022, at 05:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Artist Ranjit Das, one of  the countless fans of India's nightingale late Lata Mangeshkar, is paying his tribute to the iconic singer through his graffiti series in the streets of Kolkata.

Ministry of Culture to organize first of its kind Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ this week

Feb 14, 2022, at 06:18 am

New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India will organize a first of its kind, 2-Day Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, on Feb 15-16.

Linc Limited unveils all-new mass premium brand 'Lincplus'

Feb 13, 2022, at 07:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Linc Limited has unveiled mass premium brand "Lincplus" as the heritage company has forayed into a new vertical of health and hygiene.

The Yellow Turtle hosts senior citizens ahead of Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2022, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Yellow Turtle, an Asian retro-café at Purna Das Road broke away from the traditional celebration to do something phenomenal for this special day and hosted 3 couples from the old-age home Shantineer, on the occasion of Valentine's Day, which will be celebrated on Feb 14. 

Head to the ITC Hotels in Kolkata for an exquisite Valentine's Day celebration

Feb 13, 2022, at 12:56 am

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for a bespoke lunch or dinner with your beloved better half in Kolkata, check out the offers from ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar.

Valentine’s Day offers from Kolkata restaurants and cafes

Feb 11, 2022, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Restaurants, pubs and cafes in Kolkata are vying with each other with the best spreads so that you have a smashing Valentine’s Day this year.

Bite into these orange-infused treats before the winter bids goodbye

Feb 11, 2022, at 06:36 pm

Kolkata/NITN: In winter, India harvests some of its best oranges, a fruit known for its taste, vitamin C content, and an interesting culinary ingredient.

U.S. Consulate General Kolkata partners with Bengal govt, School Education Department to train teachers

Feb 11, 2022, at 12:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Around 25 English language teachers and teacher trainers participated in the Feb 9 launch of the TESOL Core Certificate Program (TCCP) offered by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi in partnership with TESOL International, the leading organization in the field of English-language teaching. 

GMC Srinagar medico Dr Yasmeen awarded Ambady Oration

Feb 10, 2022, at 11:49 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Dr Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat, Associate Professor for the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar Monday won the prestigious Dr B M Ambady Oration.

Kashmir: SSM Engineering students develop Fuel Tank Detection System

Feb 10, 2022, at 11:30 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: In current times, petroleum is a very limited resource and with fuel thefts by sellers the prices climb higher which makes an apparatus like Fuel Management System essential to monitor and control its consumption.

13th edition of TCS TechBytes will focus on emerging technologies

Feb 10, 2022, at 10:57 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES) in association with Information Technology (IT) industries and educational institutions, announced the beginning of registrations for the 13th edition of TCS TechBytes, an engineering IT quiz.

ITC's luxury confectionery brand Fabelle debuts on Metaverse

Feb 10, 2022, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ITC's Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates, a luxury confectionery brand, made its debut in Metaverse to celebrate weddings virtually.

CBSE to conduct second term board exam for classes 10 and 12 in offline mode

Feb 10, 2022, at 03:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct its second term board exams for Classes 10 and 12 offline from April 26.

Watching Sholay changed my life, Amitabh Bachchan was my favourite: Iranian American actor-writer Abbas Kazerooni

Feb 08, 2022, at 09:07 pm

Human beings are more good than bad, says Iranian American writer-actor-lawyer Abbas Kazerooni speaking at the 'The Universe Writes' initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Shree Cement and Siyahi. Souvik Ghosh reports

Kashmir: This young man weaves to make pashmina posh again

Feb 08, 2022, at 07:12 pm

 A Kashmiri youth makes pashmina weaving an international brand. Dilshad Noor reports from Srinagar

Welcoming babies with wombs on rent

Feb 08, 2022, at 07:05 pm

Star couples, most recently Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, proudly announce their new parenthood through surrogacy these days. Does this new openness and acceptance by society at large also indicate a change in attitude, wonders Ranjita Biswas

Author-academician Mahul Brahma wins Sahityakosh Samman Award

Feb 08, 2022, at 03:04 am

Kolkata: Author and academician Prof. Mahul Brahma has won the literary award 'Sahityakosh Samman' for his latest book 'The Mythic Value of Luxury'.

Kashmir: Indian Army organises debate competition for Kishtwar students

Feb 04, 2022, at 12:21 am

Udhampur/IBNS: To provide a platform for school students to showcase their talent and to enhance their self-confidence, Indian Army organised a debate competition for students living in Kishtwar district on the theme ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotasav’.

Kreative Mind declares results of their All India Online Talent Competition

Feb 04, 2022, at 12:09 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kreative Minds, a Bengaluru-based institute offering courses in Art, Design, Craft and Music to participants across all age groups, recently organised an All India Online Talent Competition.

Santoor Ashram felicitates winners of the Stars of Tomorrow competition

Feb 03, 2022, at 11:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Philanthropic organization Santoor Ashram, spearheaded by Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya, recently held a competition titled ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ to identify young talented performers from India and abroad in the field of Indian music and dance.

IHCL announces opening of Raajkutir

Feb 03, 2022, at 01:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the opening of Raajkutir, an IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal.

GATE 2022: IIT Kharagpur issues letter considered as travel pass to allow smooth travel amid Covid curbs

Feb 02, 2022, at 04:56 am

Kharagpur/IBNS: The organizing institute of GATE Examination 2022, IIT Kharagpur under the Ministry of Education, has issued a letter to ensure smooth movement of the candidates carrying valid admit cards on the day of examination.

The Bengal pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Republic Day

Feb 02, 2022, at 04:15 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal, a Kolkata-based NGO comprising eminent people, in association with Shree Cement paid tribute to India's freedom fighter and icon, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on the occasion of the country's 73rd Republic Day on Jan 26.

Odissi, the Japanese connection

Feb 02, 2022, at 03:39 am

The beauteous Odissi dance has admirers and exponents not only in India but also beyond. In Japan, for example, there are disciples and  schools to teach the art. Why does this classical dance from the shores of the Bay of Bengal attract dancers from far-off Japan? Amrita Singh from Kobe, meets three exponents to find out

Union Budget: Sona Group of Education Institutions chief welcomes govt's initiative to further strengthen digital education initiatives

Feb 02, 2022, at 03:04 am

New Delhi: FM Nirmala Seetharaman's announcement on further strengthening the digital education initiatives of the government is 'very much welcome', said Chocko Valliappa, Vice Chairman, Sona Group of Education Institutions, Salem.

Exclusive vegetarian restaurant Royal Vega presents seasonal menu based on Ayurvedic principles

Jan 31, 2022, at 04:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Royal Vega, the exclusive vegetarian restaurant located in Kolkata's premium luxury hotel ITC Royal Bengal, specialises in recreating food from the former royal kitchens of India.

What Brand of Refrigerator Has the Best Customer Service?

Jan 28, 2022, at 04:10 pm

When you are purchasing a new refrigerator, there are several factors that you consider. These include the brand, capacity, features, durability, design and energy star ratings. However, one important aspect that people often overlook is customer service. At times, home appliances like refrigerators require maintenance, repairs or other technical support. In such cases, the customer service provided by your refrigerator brand becomes crucial. 

Kashmir: SKUAST-K organizes webinar on innovation mining

Jan 28, 2022, at 03:04 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Tuesday held a one day workshop on ‘Innovation Minning’ for the BSc Fisheries students.