Nagaland hosts two-day-long Tsükhenyie 2023
Nagaland hosted two-day long Tsükhenyie 2023 in Pfutseromi village under Phek district recently.
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Arunachal Fashion Week: Itanagar showcases rich textile heritage of state
The grand event of ‘Arunachal Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement’, was recently held in Itanagar, an event which promoted the traditional handicrafts and textiles of the state.
Roopa Ganguly, Dibakar Banerjee conferred ICC YLF Pride of Bengal awards among others
Kolkata/IBNS: Personalities ranging from actor-politician Roopa Ganguly to former Indian Navy officer Pradeep Kumar Chatterjee were conferred the Pride of Bengal Awards by the ICC (Indian Chamber of Commerce) Young Leaders Forum (YLF) at a recent ceremony in Kolkata.
Lok Manjari: New book from IGNCA on the preservation of Indian folk songs and folk culture
New Delhi/IBNS: Are we doing enough to preserve our folk culture and teach them at the primary levels was one of the key questions raised by Prof. Molly Kaushal, Director, National Mission on Cultural Mapping, a unit of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
Suromurchhana to hold its annual Festival of Indian Classical Music in June in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are a practitioner or follower of Indian classical music, here is some good news for you – Suromurchhana will be hosting its annual music festival in June this year in Kolkata.
Fashionista Samantha Kochharr arrives at the literary scene with her debut book Arribada: The Arrival
Samantha Kochharr’s first book Arribada: The Arrival is an extension of her spiritual journey and an experiential account of life events. Dollops of distilled wisdom seep in as the pages turn and the reader embarks on a journey of kind with Samantha – a practising shaman.
Grammy-winning Ricky Kej curates unique caller tune themes for Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation
Kolkata/IBNS: Ricky Kej, India’s three-time Grammy award winning music composer and the man behind the signature caller tune of Prabha Khaitan Foundation(PKF), has once again curated twelve unique pieces of music to be used by the Foundation as its `Music of the Month’ across all the events, social media platforms and as communications pan-India and overseas.
Stolen Chola period Hanuman sculpture retrieved and handed over to Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu
New Delhi/IBNS: The stolen sculpture of Lord Hanuman belonging to the Chola period has been retrieved and handed over to the Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.
UP Board declares results for classes 10th and 12th; Priyanshi Soni from Sitapur and Mahoba's Shubh Chapra top the exams
Lucknow/IBNS: The results for classes 12th and 10th of the Uttar Pradesh Board have been announced by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) in a press conference.
Arunachal Pradesh: Over 600 representatives discuss Nalanda tradition during Buddhist conference
More than 600 representatives from different corners of India assembled in Zimithang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh to discuss Nalanda Buddhism recently.
Art of manual brewing: Nagaland barista trains coffee enthusiasts
Medziphema-based barista Zakietsonuo Jamir, popularly known as Atsi, recently trained coffee enthusiasts the art of manual brewing while conducting a workshop in Nagaland’s Chümoukedima district.
Arunachal Pradesh celebrates cultural diversity with its fairs, festivals
India's picturesque Arunachal Pradesh is currently celebrating its rich cultural heritage by hosting a wide variety of festivals and fairs which is also attracting a large section of tourists from across the nation.
Kolkata restaurants gear up with special offers to mark the end of Ramzan
Kolkata/IBNS: Popular restaurants in Kolkata, especially known for their Mughlai and Awadhi cuisine, are serving Eid special meals to mark the end of the month-long Ramzan, a period known for fasting, prayers and acts of charity.
Assam’s bellwether festival Bihu goes global with Guinness Records entry
Entering into the Guinness Book of World Records, Bihu, the famous indigenous festivals of Assam, is going global as around 11,300 Bihu performers scripted history on April 13 with the largest Bihu performance accompanied by Bihu dhol presentation at a single venue at Guwahati's Sarusajai stadium.
Over 800 truckloads of sheep consumed in Kashmir during Ramadan, despite fluctuating mutton prices
Kashmir/IBNS: The Mutton Dealers Association has reported that the number of trucks arriving in Kashmir on a daily basis is currently between 30-35, but is expected to increase to 160 ahead of Eid.
Raftaar, Akriti Kakar get Kolkata audiences grooving to Yaari at McDowell’s No1 Soda - No1 Yaari Jam
Kolkata/IBNS: Bringing alive the city of joy with a bang, McDowell's No1 Yaari Jam powered by SVF brought rapper Raftaar and the ever so melodious musician Akriti Kakar and Kolkata’s favourite Rupam Islam-Fossils for the No1 Yaari Jam held in Kolkata.
India to host Global Buddhist Summit; PM Modi to inaugurate
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Global Buddhist Summit to be held in New Delhi on April 20 and 21 this year.
Goru Bihu marks the start of the Rongali Bihu festivities in Assam
Assam/IBNS: In Assam, the week-long festivities of Rongali Bihu began on Friday with Goru Bihu, which is primarily observed by rural residents who keep livestock at their homes.
'Gosai Phurua' festival celebrated for 339th year in Guptakashi, Biswanath Chariali
Assam/IBNS: The festival known as "Gosai Phurua," which has been celebrated for 339 years, was recently held in Guptakashi, located in Biswanath Chariali.
International Tagore Festival brings together renowned song exponents from London, Bangladesh, India
Kolkata/IBNS: London-based Dr. Ananda Gupta has initiated the International Tagore Festiva representing a unique approach to showcasing Rabindranath Tagore's songs.
Assam govt striving to take Bihu to world stage
New Delhi: The Assam government has launched a publicity blitzkrieg in the national capital to celebrate the upcoming Rongali Bihu, to make it the largest congregation of 11,000 Bihu dancers on April 14.
UK, West Bengal join hands to enhance skill development in arena of Electric Vehicles
Kolkata: With an aim to be future-ready and make people ready to adopt the Electric Vehicles, NPTC Group of Colleges, Wales-UK and British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata and West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development, on Tuesday hosted a workshop in the East Indian city on building Electric Vehicles charging infrastructure in India.
British security agency warns about possible dangers associated with AI chatbots
London: A leading security agency in the UK has warned people about the potential hazards associated with Large language models (LLMs) and AI chatbots.
BenQ launches 4LED Projector LH730
Kolkata: Projector manufacturer BenQ, which has a 32% market share for 2022 as per Futuresource Consulting Report, on Wednesday announced the launch of the World’s 1st High Brightness 4LED Projector, LH730.
Celebrate Seafood at Kankra Goldar Goppo
For a taste of authentic Bengali seafood from epar and opar Bangla, head to Sonar Tori at City Centre, Salt Lake!
PIRBI ethnic haat bolsters Karbi presence in Kaziranga Heritage Site
Kaziranga: Pirbi-Karbi Ethnic Haat located on the national highway at Kohora in Kaziranga National Park of Assam has emerged as a new destination for those who have a penchant for varied ethnic and organic products that bear the hallmark of quintessential Karbi people of the state.
Kashmir-born freelance illustrator believes social media plays key role in gaining market for an artist
Srinagar: There is no second thought in it that use of social media has become an indispensable necessity for those who want to influence the market and create trends.
Kolkata: Genius Kids school to perform for education and care of underprivileged children
Kolkata/IBNS: Genius Kids will host its annual concert, called "Badalti Duniya, Yeh Bhi Apni Hi Hai'' - The Little Genius Show & Social Impact Awards 2023, on March 19 at Madhusudan Mancha in Kolkata. The event starts at 9:30 am.
Nargis Fakhri looks ethereal as she walks in her Indo-Western look aT Lakme Fashion Week
Mumbai: Nargis Fakhri looked ethereal as a show stopper at Lakme Fashion Week for designer Sejal Kamdar. She was seen wearing a stunning indo-western outfit from her latest collection & looked every bit royal, graceful & beautiful.
Kolkata's Sitar Festival to witness performances of noted Indian sitarists
Kolkata/IBNS: Annapurna Devi Foundation is set to bring the "Sitar Festival" to Kolkata.