Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, was born on Kartik Puranmashi, in 1469 in the village of Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib). This year marks the 554th anniversary of his birth, celebrated as Prakash Purb by Sikhs around the world.
The U.S. Consulate Kolkata in collaboration with Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) hosted a panel discussion on STEM Education where experts discussed the scope of it recently.
New Delhi/IBNS: There is crucial need for continuous and diligent efforts in mapping the archives existing in India, said Dr. Sanjay Garg, Deputy Director, National Archives of India.
Georgia is only five hours away by flight from Delhi but we know precious little about this multifaceted country, especially its rich cuisine. Anju Munshi gives a lowdown on its gastronomic tradition fresh from a recent visit to capital Tbilisi
New Delhi/IBNS: The highly awaited Wedding Asia event made a triumphant return to the grand halls of Taj Palace, New Delhi, on Nov 21 and 22 presenting an extensive array of lavish bridal wear and festive attire, seamlessly blending style and sophistication.
Bengali singer Ankita Bhattacharya, winner of the popular reality programme "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" in 2019, made her stage debut during an event in Canada organised by Bongo Poribar, connecting with the Bengali diaspora living there. While recent reports said she is battling throat infection forcing her to pause singing for a while, ahead of it IBNS Canada's Suman Das in Toronto caught up with the playback artist who hails from Gobardanga in North Parganas district of West Bengal.
San Francisco: Before OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's temporary exit, a group of staff researchers sent a letter to the board of directors, warning against a major artificial intelligence discovery that could pose a threat to humanity, Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the situation.
Phoenix/IBNS: About 8000 miles away from its shores, the vibrant culture of India came alive this weekend in this US city when the aroma of desi cuisine and the joyousness of Bollywood gigs blended with the pride of a community basking in the glory of its lunar conquest.
Kozhikode/UNI: Renowned female Malayalam writer and former Kerala Sahitya Akademi Chairperson P Valsala, passed away due to cardiac arrest at a private hospital at Mukkam KMCT Medical college hospital, on Tuesday night.
Kolkata/IBNS: A school student from Kolkata along with his friends urged the authorities to use more modern gadgets and technology in the classroom to make learning more enjoyable when he was given an opportunity to symbolically assume the chair of their headmaster.
U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with iLead hosted the second edition of Jefferson Junior Debate at the American Center in Kolkata recently.
Kolkata/IBNS: On a November afternoon in Kolkata wit, wisdom, wonderful ideas and words were the hallmarks of Dr. Shashi Tharoor’s book launch session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation, a Kolkata-based non-profit trust, in association with Ladies Study Group (LSG) and Ehsaas women of Kolkata in the City of Joy.
Kolkata/IBNS: Iconic buildings and structures like Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building), Howrah Bridge, Metcalfe Hall, Birla Planetarium, Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata Press Club, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum and UNICEF office in Kolkata were lit up in blue light on Monday to espouse the rights of children for commemorating World Children's Day.
Bengaluru: Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday suggested that India should allocate USD one billion per year for two decades to train primary and secondary school teachers.
It is November 14 today and India is busy celebrating Children's Day or 'Bal Diwas' to appreciate and acknowledge the country's future generation.
The number of international students from India to the United States increased by 35 percent and resulted in an all-time high of 268,923 students in the academic year 2022-23, as per data released by Open Doors Report (ODR).
Indians across the globe are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Sunday with celebrities and politicians joining in greeting countrymen on the auspicious occasion.
The US embassy community in India, including ambassador Eric Garcetti, joined the nation in celebrating Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) on Sunday.
There is bad news for Gmail users who are not accessing their accounts regularly as there is a possibility that they may soon be unable to use them.
In a significant step towards preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Punjab, the state government has announced the upcoming International Punjabi Language Olympiad. This exciting event is scheduled to take place online on December 9th and 10th, offering a unique opportunity for students to connect with their linguistic roots and explore the beauty of the Punjabi language.
Food and beverages brand, Social, founded and led by celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani, CEO of Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd, has made its debut at the Park Street, Kolkata. The opening marks a significant milestone as it becomes the inaugural Social outlet in the city and the 49th nationwide. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta catches up with the celebrity restaurateur
Popular Bengali singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, who rose to fame with songs like 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree', and The Aces band have successfully concluded their Canada tour during the Durga Puja, marking a significant moment during the festive season. Organizations such as Krishti - Bengali Cultural Society of Edmonton (on Oct 20), Amar Pujo Toronto (on Oct 21), UTSAV Bengali Association of London Ontario (on Oct 22), A2 Events, Purple Volt Events of Halifax (on Oct 27), and Amra Sabai of Calgary Association (on Oct 28) hosted the band in their respective cities. They collaborated with the organizers and event partner, Twinkle Starz Events and Probashe Bengalir Adda which aim to reach out to the Bengali diaspora in Canada, particularly the younger generation. The tour's entertainment quotient energized the Bengali expatriates in Canada. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das in conversation with Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Two recently renovated state-of-the-art classrooms of the Knowledge Tree Learning Support Centre were inaugurated in Kolkata recently by Thomas D'Souza, Archbishop of Kolkata.
U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with Prayassam and NGO Amyaa hosted a screening of the Reels created by the participants of Community Youth Hub.
Visit Victoria, the official tourism board for the state of Victoria in Australia, joined forces with Qantas, Australia's national carrier, to present a culinary pop-up event, "Flavours of Melbourne," in partnership with MasterChef Australia Finalist, Chef Kishwar Chowdhury at the Hyatt Regency Delhi recently.
The National School of Drama (NSD) Repertory Company, in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, will host the Srinagar Theatre Festival 2023 in Srinagar city from November 6 to November 10.
Jammu and Kashmir's Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk witnessed a musical event recently to mark Union Territory's Foundation Day.
A set of Buddhist-inspired arts won the hearts of visitors in Bodh Gaya during the Dzongsar Monlam and Siddhartha Festival 2023.
Tech giant Apple on Monday (October 30, 2023) announced a new MacBook Pro lineup featuring the all-new family of M3 chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max.
