Kolkata’s leading NGO, The Bengal, as part of its Pride Month celebrations, organized an event “Colours of Courage 2025” as a tribute to the pride, identity, empowerment and strength of the LGBTQ+ community.
In a major push to support aspiring Indian medical students seeking education abroad, Apollo MedSkills Ltd, a leading healthcare skill development institution in India, has signed an academic collaboration agreement with Zarmed University in Uzbekistan.
Kolkata/IBNS: Charles Correa was not merely an architect; rather, he was a philosopher of space, said Australian architect Peter Stutchbury, delivering the keynote address at the 8th Charles Correa Memorial Lecture here on Sunday.
Kolkata/ IBNS- The 8th edition of the Charles Correa Memorial Lecture was held last Friday at the Royal Bengal Room, City Centre Salt Lake
Kolkata/IBNS: Snapchat has made an important move to grow in Eastern India by hosting its first Creator Connect event in Kolkata.
Electronics major Samsung seems to be working on creating a new privacy and security feature that is likely to debut in its upcoming One UI 8 software update.
Knitting and crocheting, thought to be ‘old-world’, have gained popularity in recent times as a creative outlet for both men and women in today’s hectic times, finds Anju Munshi
In a city known for its glittering skyline and world-class gastronomy, Dubai has become a vibrant playground for culinary innovation—and Indian cuisine is at the heart of this evolution.
Salem/IBNS: In a major recognition of its academic and research excellence, Sona College of Technology, Salem, has secured two prestigious national distinctions: achieving the top faculty performance ranking in the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) among over 7,000 colleges during the January–May 2025 cycle., and its renewed certification as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by Indian government's Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid rising global concerns over visa delays, scholarship access, and post-study work rights, Australia is one country that is committed to supporting Indian students majorly, said its official trade, investment and education promotion agency.
Kolkata/IBNS: Loreto College and Bluesky Educational Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of providing higher-education opportunities and counselling to students interested in studying abroad here on Friday.
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Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said it is revolutionizing 3D gaming with the launch of the Odyssey 3D (G90XF), a glasses-free 3D gaming monitor that eliminates the inconvenience and discomfort traditionally associated with 3D content.
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has nominated prominent Kolkata-based cultural personality, author and philanthropist, Sundeep Bhutoria, to the Board of Trustees of the Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) for a three-year term.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced on June 18, 2025, in Hyderabad, the soft launch of BSNL Quantum 5G FWA.
People in Kolkata can savour authentic cuisines from Kerala at Vivanta Kolkata, EM Bypass, which offers a fascinating array of cuisine from Southern India at its all-day dining restaurant, Mynt.
The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), East India Council, hosted a remarkable evening titled “Flavors of Friendship” recently, celebrating the rich culinary heritages of India and the United States.
British consumer tech brand Nothing will be shifting from its signature design language with its upcoming handset Phone (3).
Alliance Française du Bengale (AFB), the French educational and cultural institution in Kolkata which is part of an international network that works under the triple umbrella of the French Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Fondation des Alliances Françaises in Paris, and an Indian board, completed 85 years this year in the eastern city. Established in Kolkata in 1940, AFB is an integral part of the city's French cultural connection and a hub of learning the language of love. However, with globalisation AFB now focuses on imparting globalised skills to learners, opening a second campus in the city in collaboration with Techno India in its efforts to combine culture with language learning. In a free-wheeling interview with IBNS editor Sujoy Dhar, AFB Executive Director Nicolas Facino shares AFB's objectives and activities circa 2025
Kolkata/IBNS: At a glittering function in Kolkata, Jyoti Mahipal, former Vice President of the association, was formally installed as the 50th Association President of Inner Wheel Clubs in India on Saturday.
Kolkata/IBNS: After marking its entry into Eastern India with a successful launch at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, Mad Over Donuts (MOD) is doubling down on its commitment to the region with the opening of its second outlet in Salt Lake.
Search engine major Google on Friday added a black ribbon to its homepage in memory of those who lost their lives in the Air India flight crash in the western Indian city of Gujarat, one of the worst aviation mishaps witnessed by the nation in recent years.
Kolkata/IBNS: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata and Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA) jointly organised an event here to shine the spotlight on wildlife and our living planet through visual storytelling.
The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata and Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA) jointly organised an event to shine the spotlight on wildlife and our living planet through visual storytelling at the British Club Kolkata on Tuesday.
English novelist, journalist and former spy Frederick Forsyth, who is known for his well researched thrillers, died at the age of 86 on June 9, media reports said.
Tech major Apple on Monday previewed studio-quality audio recording and camera remote features for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and AirPods Pro 2, delivering new ways to capture content and improving how users communicate.
Tech major Apple on Monday announced new technologies and enhancements to its developer tools to help developers create more beautiful, intelligent, and engaging app experiences across Apple platforms.
Firpo’s, which was once the most happening food joint, nightlife haunt and social venue of Kolkata (Calcutta) since the 1920s, was the brainchild of Angelo Firpo, an Italian. Recently, his grandnephew Enrico De Barbieri was in town at the invitation of the Italian Consulate of Kolkata to relive a lost past. Sreyashi Ghosh walks down the memory lane of the city in colonial times
New Delhi: At the ongoing World Expo in Osaka, Japan, the Bharat Mandap curated by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has emerged as one of the most popular attractions and secured a place among the top five pavilions.
Kolkata/IBNS- Malabar Group, parent company of Malabar Gold and Diamonds, has set aside INR 150 crore for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs in 2025–26.
