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Jammu and Kashmir hosts two-day workshop on 'Capacity Building for Managers in Higher Education'

A two-day National Workshop on "Capacity Building for Managers in Higher Education" was held in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday.

Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee's 'Confluence' amalgamating global poetry with Tagore's songwriting in Delhi tomorrow

Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: Interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee's 'Confluence', which is set to bring an amalgamation of diverse global poetry with the essence of Rabindranath Tagore's songwriting, will be presented in Delhi on August 20.

Book ‘Revisiting Partition’ launched on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at IGNCA

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), to mark the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ which is observed on August 14, held series of events like conferences, seminars, book releases, film screening competition, exhibition and lectures on the theme of partition.

Entrepreneurship Cell established in Assam down town University promoting innovation and ambition

Assam down town University launched its Entrepreneurship Cell (E-cell), Navarambh, in Panikhaiti, Guwahati on August 14th.

Entrepreneurship Cell established in Assam down town University promoting innovation and ambition

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam down town University launched its Entrepreneurship Cell (E-cell), Navarambh, in Panikhaiti, Guwahati on August 14th.

Jadavpur University bans alcohol on premises, enforces valid ID cards for entry after student's death

Kolkata/IBNS: Days after the death of a first-year undergraduate student on the campus, Jadavpur University Thursday issued an order announcing new rules that would come into effect immediately.

Thespian Rudraprasad Sengupta to be conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

New Delhi/IBNS: Theatre maestro and cultural critic  Rudraprasad Sengupta is among the four distinct visionaries selected for the Legends of India Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022.

Actor Anirban Chakrabarti launches new store of Visionopolis in Kolkata

Kollkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Anirban Chakrabarti, who is mostly known for portraying onscreen sleuth Eken Babu, has recently launched a new store of Visionopolis in Kolkata.

Actor Anirban Chakrabarti launches new store of Visionopolis in Kolkata

Kollkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Anirban Chakrabarti, who is mostly known for portraying onscreen sleuth Eken Babu, has recently launched a new store of Visionopolis in Kolkata.

US designs specialised courses in line with New Education Policy to facilitate Indian students

New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has started an educational programme in line with India's New Education Policy that would allow Indian students to pursue a one-year professional master's degree with an industrial specialisation in American universities.

Indian Museum celebrates Independence Day with a variety cultural programme

Kolkata/IBNS: Patriotic fervour and cultural presentations marked the Independence Day celebrations at the Indian Museum in Kolkata.

Foxconn starts production of Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 in India: Reports

Foxconn Technology Group has started production of Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 in Tamil Nadu.

Patriotic song 'Yeh Desh' from 'Eternal Sounds' launched on Independence Day eve

To usher in the 77th year of Independence, Eternal Sounds launched a soulful and inspiring Anthem 'Yeh Desh' that is an ode to India and national pride.

IGNCA celebrates Independence Day and birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo

New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts celebrated the country's 77th Independence Day with gaiety and fervor on Tuesday.

Independence Day: Google doodle pays tribute to India's rich textile heritage

Popular search engine Google on Tuesday celebrated Indian Independence Day by creating a colourful doodle that paid tribute to the rich textile heritage of the country.

Sudha Murty, Shankar Mahadevan among committee members to revise NCERT textbooks

New Delhi: NCERT has formed a new committee to revise textbooks in accordance with the updated curriculum.

Samsung announces global launch of Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Electronics on Thursday announced the global availability of its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series.

Ziro Valley gears up for 10th Ziro Festival of Music, embraces responsible tourism Initiatives

Itanagar/IBNS: The Ziro Valley in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh prepares for the 10th edition of the Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) in late September, a meeting was convened at Biiri that brought together various tourism stakeholders including tour operators, homestay operators, tour guides, hoteliers, cab drivers, and members of the NGO Ngunu Ziro.

Arunachal: India Post unveils special cover featuring Adi traditional ornament in Pasighat

Pasighat/Arunachal: India Post unveiled a commemorative cover featuring the dudap, a traditional Adi ornament, during a ceremony held at the Adi Bane Kebang (ABK) office in Arunahal's East Siang district on Saturday.

South Kashmir's Inaugural Veshaw Literary Festival showcases local artistic talent and cultural heritage

Srinagar/IBNS: The inaugural Veshaw Literary Festival, a two-day event in South Kashmir, has garnered acclaim from local artists and writers who view it as a crucial platform for showcasing their creative endeavors.

GI Tag Conferred to Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft and Mushqbudji Rice in Jammu & Kashmir

J&K/IBNS: Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft from Rajouri district and Mushqbudji Rice of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir have been officially awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.

Arunachal Pradesh: Tachang Phassang crowned Rubaru Mr India-National Universe 2023

Goa/IBNS: Tachang Phassang of Arunachal Pradesh has been declared the winner of the prestigious Rubaru Mr India-National Universe title for the year 2023. The coronation took place at an illustrious ceremony held in Goa.

ITC Hotels and Marriott International collaborate to spotlight millet-based culinary delights globally

A resurgence of interest in ancient Indian superfood 'millets' has taken center stage in the quest for nutritious and environmentally-friendly food grains that are resilient to climate changes. Spearheading this movement is the renowned ITC Hotel Group, recognized for its culinary excellence and commitment to sustainability.

Naga village elects Satoli Z Swu as first woman chief, paving the way for gender equality in leadership

The village of Kiyevi in Nagaland has chosen Satoli Z Swu, a 63-year-old retired government teacher and community stalwart, as its new village chief.

Empowering women handloom workers is key to sustainable development of the sector, say entrepreneurs and economic experts

IBNS/Kolkata: According to the Handloom Census 2019-20 undertaken by the Union Ministry of Textiles, India has nearly 35,22,512 handloom workers employed across the country, out of which 72 per cent or around 25,46,285 are women workers.

Assam open university pioneers four-year undergraduate courses in Line with NEP 2020

Guwahati/Assam: Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU) has emerged as the sole open university nationwide to implement a comprehensive four-year undergraduate curriculum, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Assam's Handique Uni becomes first open university to offer 4-yr UG courses

The Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU) in Assam is now the only open varsity in the country which is offering four-year undergraduate courses in accordance with NEP 2020.

PM e- VIDYA: Arunachal to launch 5 channels to help students, announces minister Taba Tedir

Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Taba Tedir has said the state is going to launch five dedicated TV channels (AR53, 54, 55, 56, 57) to help students access e-learning at home, following the Pradhan Mantri e-VIDYA initiative.

Jammu and Kashmir: Vomedh celebrates Swami Nand Bab's legacy by hosting devotional program in Srinagar, issue of Article 370 discussed

Srinagar:  Vomedh, a leading cultural organization, in collaboration with the media portal The Right News (TRN), successfully concluded a devotional program on Saturday, celebrating mystic, Swami Nand Bab, and promoting the spirit of Sufism and mysticism in the picturesque valley of Kashmir.

Cultural event directed by Odissi danseuse Guru Urmila Bhaumik retuns to Kolkata stage

Kolkata/IBNS: Vande Nrityam, an event organised by Odissi dance exponent, Guru Urmila Bhaumik, returned to the public stage after a gap of four years.