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Thai and Tai Khamti cultural teams captivate audience in Arunachal Pradesh's cultural exchange event

Itanagar/IBNS: In a captivating display of artistic prowess, the renowned cultural team from Thailand, led by Krit, and the Tai Khamti cultural team from Arunachal Pradesh enthralled the audience with their mesmerizing performances.

Assam: Handique Girls' College broadens academic horizon, set to transform into Handique Women's University

Guwahati/IBNS: Handique Girls' College, renowned for its commitment to delivering quality education, is poised to transform into Handique Women's University. With a rich history of academic excellence, the college is expanding its academic offerings to create more opportunities for its students.

Naga Coffee Wins Gold at Aurora International Taste Challenge 2023 in South Africa

Nagaland's Naga Coffee has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the prestigious Gold award at the Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC) 2023 held in South Africa.

Kolkata: British Deputy High Commission commemorates International Day of Yoga 2023

Kolkata: To mark the International Day of Yoga 2023, the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, Victoria Memorial Hall, SKAL International Kolkata with support from Novotel jointly hosted a yoga session at Victoria Memorial Hall on Sunday.

Samsung brings irregular heart rhythm notification to Galaxy Watch in 13 markets

Seoul: Samsung Electronics recently announced that the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app will soon be available in 13 markets starting this summer.

Kolkata NGO organises walk for child rights on Father's Day

Kolkata/IBNS: A city NGO on Sunday organised a walk for child rights and the role of fathers in parenting on the occasion of International Father's Day (June 18).

Akasa Air launches refreshed menu on-board Cafe Akasa

Kolkata: Akasa Air has announced an enhanced inflight food and beverage menu across its network as part of its constant endeavour to provide a differentiated culinary experience in the skies.

Arunachal Pradesh police launches ArunPol Mobile app and e-vigilance portal, enhancing e-governance in the state

Itanagar/IBNS: Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) took a significant step towards digitalization with the unveiling of the ArunPol mobile app and e-Vigilance portal.

Nagaland: First social media and news app from the region Hunishe emerges

Hunishe, a social media and new app, has now emerged from Nagaland, promising to provide information and news to the audience.

Amazon India launches ‘Yoga store’ to celebrate International Day of Yoga

Kolkata: To celebrate and support the Government of India’s vision of promoting ‘Healthy and Fit India’, Amazon India announced the launch of ‘Yoga store’ that brings an unprecedented selection of Yoga essentials from Indian sellers.

India’s older women face the brunt of Exclusion: Social, financial & digital with rise in dependency and abuse, reveals report

Kolkata: Abuse against older women in India is witnessing a rising trend, with physical violence emerging as the top form of abuse, a report focusing on older women revealed.

Change food choices to increase chances of tackling global warming: Study

Action to protect the planet against the impact of climate change will fall short unless we reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global food system, which now makes up a third of man-made GHG emissions, a new study reveals. 

Srinagar introduces e-cycles to transform urban transportation and reduce carbon emissions

Srinagar/IBNS: Srinagar has embraced the e-cycle revolution. Under the Srinagar Smart City Project, authorities have approved the introduction of electric bicycles, or e-cycles, as a sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transportation.

Entrepreneur Sheikh Asif empowers Kashmiri youths through IT education and entrepreneurship

Srinagar/IBNS: Visionary entrepreneur Sheikh Asif is revolutionizing the lives of Kashmiri youths by providing them with IT education and empowering them to pursue independent careers.

Bookaroo Children’s Literature Festival: Srinagar hosts a two-day enthralling literature festival

Srinagar/IBNS: The two-day concluded on Sunday at Delhi Public School (DPS), filling the city with the vibrant spirit of books and captivating storytelling. Organized by the DP Dhar Memorial Trust, this sixth edition of the festival brought together renowned authors, storytellers, illustrators, and creativity experts from across the country.

Simran Bala Makes History as First Girl from Jammu and Kashmir to Crack UPSC CAPF Exam, Securing All India Rank 82

Simran Bala, a resident of Nowshera, a border town in Jammu and Kashmir, has become the first girl from the Union Territory to crack the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination this year. With an impressive All India Rank of 82 among the 151 successful candidates, Bala has etched her name in the annals of achievement.

UNMISH organises 8th edition of POORNAM’23 ‘Empowering of Lives’

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based non-profit organisation UNMISH has taken such a huge step towards improving the lives of specially-abled children and young adults through a spectacular initiative in its 8th edition of POORNAM.

Toronto’s favourite summer food event, Summerlicious, returns on July 7

Toronto/IBNS: Toronto and its partners are bringing back summer food event Summerlicious 2023, to run from July 7-23, providing an annual opportunity to explore the city’s culinary landscape.

New Delhi: IGNCA to host an international seminar on Ramayana in South East Asia

New Delhi/IBNS: Ramayana is a common thread that binds India and South East Asian nations, such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam.

SVF Music introduces captivating track 'Palash', a tale of love

SVF Music unveiled 'Palash', a mesmerizing track that showcases their commitment to innovative and diverse music.

Kashmiri lyricist Sagar Nazir makes waves with soulful paddy harvest song, continues to champion Kashmiri language

Srinagar/IBNS: Kashmiri lyricist Sagar Nazir, known for his famous song 'Zoon Mou,' has captured the hearts of his fans once again with his latest offering, 'Boya Aamy Beri Beri Nadas,' a poignant paddy harvest song. Sung by esteemed vocalist Rashida Akther, the song has quickly amassed millions of views on social media, showcasing the enduring appeal of Nazir's compositions.

Kashmir's Amir Suhail Wani: A bridge between tradition and modernity

In the enchanting valley of Kashmir, amidst an era of frozen turbulence, Amir Suhail Wani emerges as a remarkable intellectual and writer, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. With a diverse range of interests spanning philosophy, literature, religion, and science, Wani's pursuit of knowledge has garnered international acclaim.  

Kashmir: Teacher turned calligrapher revives ancient tradition, empowers community

Srinagar/IBNS: Shazia Anees, an English literature teacher, discovered her passion for calligraphy during the pandemic. Her profound connection with the art form and her soulful creations have captivated locals and brought new energy to this time-honored tradition.

Uttar Pradesh: Teacher's Remediation Efforts Transform under-performing students at government primary school

Gorakhpur/Uttar Pradesh: A primary school teacher in Uttar Pradesh, India, is turning around the academic performance of underprivileged students through remediation. Nirmala Singh, a mathematics and Hindi teacher at Government Primary School Khairaila, is utilizing the NIPUN scheme, launched by the Union Ministry of Education, to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy skills among students in classes one to three.

11-Year-old Kathak dancer Anvi Nagori sets new record for 100 spins in a minute

Guwahati/Assam: Anvi Nagori, an 11-year-old Kathak dancer from Guwahati, has made history by setting a new record for performing 100 spins in a minute, as recognized by the Assam Book of Records.

Music & Beyond: Nairobi gets a chance to enjoy a fusion of Indian and African music

Nairobi/IBNS: Nairobi resident with Kolkata connections, Ananya Pal, will be presenting ‘Music & Beyond’, at the Kenyan capital on June 10 this year as her contribution towards World Music Day (observed globally on June 21).

International Performing Arts Festival to start from Mumbai this year; state governor to give away lifetime achievement award in Kolkata

Mumbai/IBNS: Well-known musician, Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, will be the showstopper at the first leg of the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) Season 3 to be held in Mumbai, according to the organisation.

India to host Miss World competition for first time after 27 years

The Miss World Organization on Thursday announced that India has been chosen as the host country for the highly anticipated 71st Miss World 2023 pageant.

Social media platform Instagram users report app disruptions in several countries

Washington: Users of social media platform Instagram (owned by Meta, banned in Russia) from several countries on Friday reported hitches in the way the application works, the Down detector outage tracker said.

IIT Kanpur and Silizium Circuits jointly bag MeitY’s grant-in-aid project for Chips to Startup (C2S) program

Kanpur/IBNS: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur jointly with Silizium Circuits Private Limited has bagged a Rs 5 crore grant-in-aid project from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)’s Chips to Startup (C2S) program.