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Kolkata: 96 school students participate in 'Unscripted: Reimagining American Play' initiative

96 students from 8 schools across Kolkata participated in the Unscripted: Reimagining American Play, an initiative taken by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata to familiarize youth leaders with classic and contemporary American literature through the creative medium of plays.

Days after Akshata Murty tops best-dressed list, Rishi Sunak criticised for his fashion sense by menswear expert

Just two days after UK First Lady Akshata Murty won the best dressed list, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been slammed for his dressing sense by a US menswear expert, media reports said.

Asphalt 9: Legends launches Lamborghini Revuelto eSports challenge

Kolkata / Pune: Gameloft for brands, a leader in the creation of gaming and gamified experiences, today announced that its Asphalt 9: Legends kicked off its next official eSports competition--the Lamborghini Revuelto eSports Challenge--starting Wednesday.

AP: Rajiv Gandhi University signs MoU for promoting inter-institutional teaching

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been executed between Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) situated here and New Delhi-based Population Council Institute (PCI) for the purpose of establishing and promoting inter-institutional teaching.  

J&K: Newly established GMC Handwara and Udhampur to start their academic sessions this year

Srinagar/IBNS: Two new government medical colleges (GMCs) in Jammu and Kashmir, GMC Handwara and Udhampur will start their academic sessions this year.

Reliance Retail launches its first JioBook laptop for Rs 16,499

Mumbai: Reliance Retail on Monday launched the JioBook in India, an 11-inch laptop featuring an HD screen and an octa-core processor at a price of Rs 16,499.

Lopamudra Mitra, Joy Sarkar launch newcomer Arin Sengupta’s first music video 'Walk Through the Door'

Kolkata/IBNS: Arin Sengupta 's music video 'Walk Through the Door' has been launched under label Cozmik  Harmony in presence of eminent musicians.

Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe back on Kishore Kumar's birthday

Witnessing the immense success of the first season of “Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe”, Theism Events India has returned with the second season of Mumbai’s favourite retro show.

Kung Fu Nuns: The fearless warriors of the Himalayas, breaking barriers and igniting change

In the rugged terrains of Ladakh, India, and Nepal, a mesmerizing fusion of spirituality and martial arts thrives among a unique sisterhood known as the 'Kung Fu Nuns.'

Nagaland's handloom artisans embrace digital intervention and entrepreneurship training for industry growth

Dimapur/Nagaland: NIELIT Kohima organized a successful Entrepreneurship Development Program under the project 'Digital Intervention on Handloom and Handicraft Sector for Livelihood Enhancement of Artisans of NE States.'

'X' monthly users reach new high: Elon Musk

Elon Musk on Friday shared a graph that showed the monthly users of his micro-blogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, reached a new 'high' with over 540 million users.

Oppo plans to touch new growth records in West Bengal with launch of Reno 10 series smartphones

Smartphone manufacturer Oppo on Friday said the company plans to shatter previous growth records in West Bengal with the launch Reno 10 series SMARTphones.

UNESCO education report advises ban on smartphones in school

New York: A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them to be banned in schools worldwide. According to the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO, the over-use of mobile phones impacts learning.

Prof. Badri Narayan delivers Namvar Singh Memorial Special Lecture, talks about democratic spirit and literature

New Delhi/IBNS: A democratic inclination is essential for the literary sphere to prevent shrinking values from inducing fanaticism, said Prof. Badri Narayan, poet and social scientist, while delivering a special lecture at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Kala Nidhi Division, New Delhi.

Prof. Badri Narayan delivers Namvar Singh Memorial Special Lecture, talks about democratic spirit and literature

New Delhi/IBNS: A democratic inclination is essential for the literary sphere to prevent shrinking values from inducing fanaticism, said Prof. Badri Narayan, poet and social scientist, while delivering a special lecture at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Kala Nidhi Division, New Delhi.

Assam: Five day workshop by Ministry of Culture held in Guwahati

Guwahati/Assam: Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), under the Ministry of Culture, India launched a five-day summer workshop named 'Amrit Camp- Kadam Badhaye Ja', which was organized on July 17, in collaboration with Guwahati Artists' Guild, which ended on Friday.

Air India’s new inflight magazine ‘namaste.ai’ takes off

Gurugram: Airlines major Air India has launched its all-new inflight magazine, namaste.ai, taking another step towards enhancing customer experience along its ongoing transformation journey.

BenQ launches 4LED 4K Smart Projector W4000i

Mumbai: Display technology solution BenQ is launching the W4000i 4LED 4K Home Cinema Projector, which promises to be an innovation in home entertainment.

Elon Musk rebrands Twitter as 'X', new logo replaces iconic bird

Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday changed the name of the popular micro-blogging site, Twitter which he bought last year, to 'X'

Twitter's bird logo will be replaced by an 'X', says owner Elon Musk

Elon Musk on Sunday announced Twitter's iconic bird logo will be replaced with 'X', marking yet another significant change to the platform ever since he bought it.

Shuruaat: An upcoming exhibition to showcase handcrafted Indian textiles

Kolkata/IBNS: In a bid to bridge the gap between textile artisans and consumers, Indian crafts brand Inkriti is hosting a special show this July in Kolkata.

Arunachal Pradesh: Grazing Festival celebrated at Chachin as locals flock to traditional grazing grounds in Tawang

Itanagar: Chachin Grazing Festival was celebrated with great fervour by the local graziers of Tawang region near Bumla Pass in Arunachal Pradesh on July 14 and 15.

The Punjab of the Romantics: Love and longing in Indian Punjab’s literature

Set against the vibrant kaleidoscope of mustard fields, the palpable rhythm of dhol beats, and the fragrant air that carries the aroma of sumptuous Punjabi cuisine, unfolds the complex, profound and rich tapestry of Punjabi literature.

Study reveals ChatGPT can match top 1pct of creative human thinkers

New research from the University of Montana and its partners suggests artificial intelligence can match the top 1% of human thinkers on a standard test for creativity.

J&K: Ten-day calligraphy workshop in Srinagar revives interest in traditional art

The Department of Culture and Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages organized a transformative ten-day calligraphy workshop in Srinagar, in an effort to revive the fading art of calligraphy in Kashmir.

Cotton University : A legacy of excellence and inspiration in the heart of Assam

Guwahati/IBNS: Cotton University, Guwahati has been a beacon of excellence and inspiration for countless ambitious students, nurturing dreams of a brighter future. 

Nagaland: 9th annual cosfest commences in Northeast India, attracting thousands of cosplay enthusiasts

Kohima is currently abuzz with excitement as the Nagaland Anime Junkies (NAJ) kick-started the two-day event of the 9th annual Cosfest today. Regarded as one of Northeast India's biggest Cosplay festivals, the event brings together enthusiasts from all over the country to celebrate their love for pop-culture.

Nyibu Kumnam Alo Celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh with cultural enthusiasm

Arunachal Pradesh/IBNS: The foundation day of Donyi Polo Namlo Nyibu Kumnam Alo was commemorated at the cultural hall in Upper Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday.  

Graduates inspired to persevere and pursue passions at Patkai Christian College's 2023 graduation ceremony

Nagaland: Imkongnukla Ao, an accomplished UPSC Civil Service Examination qualifier and Patkai Christian College alumna, delivered a motivational speech at the college's graduation ceremony, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and following one's passions for achieving success.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar hosted carving exhibition to provide strong platform for young artists

Jammu and Kashmir hosted a two-day carving exhibition at Art Emporium in Srinagar which provided a strong platform for young artists of the Valley to showcase their talents.