Manipur to host 59th Femina Miss India this year
Itanagar: Manipur will be hosting the 59th Femina Miss India this year.
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Future Generali India Insurance celebrates International Women’s Day 2023
Kolkata: Future Generali India Insurance celebrated International Women’s Day 2023, by hosting eminent women leaders from diverse professions at their Vikhroli office in Mumbai.
LDC5: Proposed online university sparks hope of bridging education gap in least developed countries
New York: A proposed new global online university “has enormous potential to lend hope, learning and access to marginalized groups who presently could not reach higher education.” This is the message of Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, known as LDC5.
Indian degrees to be recognised in Australia under a new mechanism
Gandhinagar (Gujarat): India and Australia have finalised the ‘Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism' which will give recognition to Indian degrees in Australia, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday.
JK: More than 100 artists participate in cultural programme in Samba
Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics Sub-Office, Kathua organized a music and dance programme at Chani Jasu, Samba where more than 100 artists showcased their talent.
Apple introduces new 'yellow' iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
California: Tech giant Apple on Tuesday announced a new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, adding even more colour choices to the lineup this spring.
LDC5: UN conference calls for more inclusive and fair digital transformation in world’s least developed countries
New York: A United Nations conference under way in Doha, Qatar, has turned its attention to one of the most nettlesome global challenges: closing the staggeringly wide digital divide between the world’s rich and poor nations. Fresh attention to this issue comes as a new UN report finds that two-thirds of the population of the least developed countries (LDCs) is still offline.
Holi in Goa: Enjoy cool music, cocktails and colour party at Istaka in Vagator
Panaji (Goa)/IBNS: One of the best places to spend Holi is India's sunshine state of Goa where residents celebrate the traditional Shigmo festival as well as Holi.
Whatsapp will soon launch a feature that will allow users to 'silence' unknown calls
California: If you are annoyed by repeated spam calls from unknown numbers then there is some good news as the messaging service is currently working to introduce a new feature to silence calls that are bothering them.
Holi treats: Kolkata restaurants weave the magic of colour into their seasonal menu
Kolkata/IBNS: Live music to rain dance, gubbara golgappas to themed desserts, you will be spoiled for choice this Holi by restaurants in Kolkata. Here is a quick reckoner for those who have not planned their day yet.
Kashmiri artisan Muhammad Yousuf Bhat trying to keep Pulhoor alive
Yousuf, a resident of Zantrag village in Khrew Pampore uses straws to make not just footwear, but several other items like patij (mats), covers for cups and baskets as well, reports ANI.
Ahmedabad’s Madiha Pathan from Muslim-dominated Juhapura area qualifies to become Gujarat’s ‘Secret Secy’
New Delhi: Madiha Khan Pathan, a resident of the Muslim-dominated Juhapura locality of Ahmedabad, has won exceptional laurels for her family and the community.
Tejaswani scheme: Pulwama entrepreneurs felicitated
The Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday felicitated young women entrepreneurs in Pulwama.
Kolkata witnesses evening of introspection as Prabha Khaitan Foundation unveils Baidyanath frontman's book on karma
Kolkata, Mar 2/IBNS: It was an evening of soul searching this Tuesday at Kolkata's ITC Royal Bengal hotel when an eclectic gathering of people became introspective about life and daily actions with the launch of entrepreneur Ram K Sharma’s book "Karma and You: Create Your Own Destiny".
Special Phad painting from Rajasthan spellbound visitors at Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav
New Delhi/IBNS: A display of a special 75 meter long ‘phad’ (scroll) painting from Rajasthan has been attracting visitors at the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being held in Bikaner.
Barbeque Nation launches 10th outlet in Kolkata's Howrah district
Kolkata: Barbeque Nation, a popular chain of casual dining restaurants in India, is set to open its 10th outlet in Howrah as part of its ongoing expansion plans in Kolkata.
New books from IGNCA to provide fresh insights into Buddhist studies
New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) recently launched three books related to Buddhism.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar will now have a Japanese Cherry Blossom Theme Garden
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city will soon have a 'cherry' themed garden following the pattern of Japanese Sakura.
Patent filings hit a record high in 2022, UN agency reveals
New York: International demand for patents hit a record high last year, as innovators in China, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany, sought to protect their inventions, said the UN agency that polices the process worldwide, on Tuesday.
Kolkata Trams: Streetcars of desire fight losing turf battle
As Kolkata trams celebrate 150 years of its rollercoaster journey in the eastern metropolis, the city's signature streetcars fight a losing turf battle despite all ado over heritage. Sujoy Dhar reports
India's aim to open doors to foreign universities to benefit Bhutanese students
India is going to open its doors to foreign universities and this is likely to help Bhutanese students who aim to study abroad without bearing the huge cost of going away to far-off nations.
IIT Kharagpur's technical fest Megalith 2023 to begin on Mar 3
Kolkata/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur's technical fest Megalith 2023 will be held from Mar 3 to Mar 5.
Snapchat launches 'My AI' chatbot which is powered by ChatGPT
California: Snapchat has announced the launch of its own chatbot called "My AI" by using the latest version of OpenAI's GPT technology.
You need to sleep to participate in this new Pokemon game, release date announced
Finally, a game has arrived that gamers can even participate in while sleeping.
Jammu and Kashmir:ELFA International organises one-day awareness seminar with artisans
Rajbagh: ELFA International, in collaboration with the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organised a one-day Awareness cum orientation seminar/workshop under Research and Development scheme, National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) with artisans and handicraft workers, here at hotel Solar Residency, Rajbagh.
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Project releases book documenting heritage of indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in association with non-profit Contact Base and the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, released a book titled ‘The Arunachalis – Living with Nature’, documenting the cultural heritage of 17 indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh on Feb 24 at the State Guest House Itanagar.
Barbeque Nation launches its 10th outlet in Howrah today
Howrah: Barbeque Nation, a casual dining chain in India, has opened its 10th outlet in Howrah.
When coffee meets olive oil: Starbucks launches new drinks in Italy
Milan: Popular coffee chain Starbucks has recently launched a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy.
Serving nostalgia on plates at Soda Bottle Opener Wala in Kolkata
Known for its quirky ambience and its iconic 'Soda Bottle Opener' decor element, Soda Bottle Opener Wala is a popular restaurant chain in India, offering a variety of dishes with a Parsi cuisine influence. It has now set its foot in Kolkata.
Centre directs states and UTs to fix 6yrs as minimum age for Class 1admission
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Education has directed the states and Union Territories to set the minimum age for admissions in Class 1 as six years.