Kashmiri man trying to promote Urdu literature in UT
Srinagar: Suhail Salim, a 30-year-old youth from downtown Srinagar, is trying hard to preserve and promote Urdu literature in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Art can cohabit with bureaucracy, says famous art critic Achille Bonito Oliva as Delhi hosts Italy's Farnesina collection
New Delhi/IBNS: Art can cohabit with bureaucracy and be more political than cultural, said renowned Italian art critic Achille Bonito Oliva as New Delhi's Bikaner House threw open a grand show of contemporary Italian art from May 26.
Oxford University launches: Hotel Housekeeping Operations and Management Book
Bengaluru: The Oxford University Press India launched the fourth edition of its bestseller “Hotel Housekeeping: Operations and Management” during the 5th National Housekeepers Convention held at Taj Bangalore on Saturday.
Hotel Housekeeping - Operations and Management: A comprehensive guide for students
Kolkata/IBNS: Post pandemic, the stakes for the housekeeping department in any hotel has gone up many notches because travellers are now more cautious about hygienic aspects than ever before.
Project Digi-Kaksh launched to empower students in Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar: Authorities inaugurated Project Digi-Kaksha, an innovative educational initiative, at the Upper Primary School in NTC Deomali in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday.
Kolkata: US Consulate, Aroh Foundation conduct two-day bootcamp for West Bengal's women entrepreneurs
Kolkata: The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with New Delhi-based non-profit Aroh Foundation, conducted a two-day Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 3.0 bootcamp for a cohort of 30 entrepreneurs from West Bengal at the American Center in the city recently.
Budding Naga artists hosts three-day art exhibition near Kohima
Naga artists hosted a three-day art exhibition recently where they showcased the beautiful landscape of Nagaland and its rich culture and tradition.
Lawyer uses ChatGPT for case research, now faces court hearing for 'fake' citations
A New York lawyer is facing a court hearing of his own after his firm used ChatGPT for conducting legal research.
Empowering eco-tourist guides of Sunderbans with English Language Training
Sunderbans: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in partnership with Regional English Language Office of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, non-profit SHER, and Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, hosted 36 eco-tourist guides for a professional development workshop in Sundarbans from May 22-27.
UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms
New York: The UN convened the first ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world to explore risks and rewards of using chatbots in classrooms, announcing on Friday a new roadmap to chart a safer digital path for all.
Assam Royal Global University signs 30 MoUs for global education and NEP 2020 implementation
Assam Royal Global University has signed 30 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various institutions across the state to provide globally focused education while implementing the National Education Policy 2020 and fulfilling the university's social responsibilities.
Assamese home cook Nayanjyoti Saikia crowned champion of MasterChef India Season 7, inspiring culinary dreams nationwide
Nayanjyoti Saikia, a mechanical engineer from Tinsukia, Assam, has emerged as the winner of MasterChef India Season 7, captivating the hearts of 1.4 billion people.
Thekranyi festival in Khonoma village celebrates youth and promotes cultural heritage in Nagaland
Kohima/Nagaland: Khonoma village in Nagaland, known for its lush greenery, recently celebrated the 'Thekranyi Festival' with the theme of 'Excelling in the 21st century'.
Colossal Corporation: The band taking music back to the 80s
Guwahati/IBNS: Guwahati-based rock band, Colossal Corporation, has been making waves with their magical music that aims to transport listeners back to the vibrant era of the 80s.
UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2022: Eight candidates from Jammu and Kashmir put up brilliant show
Jammu and Kashmir experienced their own moment of pride and accomplishment when eight candidates from the UT made their mark in the highly competitive Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Mains Examination 2022.
Kolkata's new multi-level lounge Drunken Teddy offers chill and thrill to party lovers
Kolkata: Promising to give party lovers in Kolkata a new venue to experience thrill, the multi-level lounge Drunken Teddy opened in the city recently.
Panel discussion at International Museum Expo focuses on ‘De-museumisation of Indian Museums’
New Delhi/IBNS: Museums in India need to find a way to merge the tangible and the intangible heritages to make knowledge gathering more people friendly, according to Dr. Sachichidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
Novo Nordisk and IIIT Bangalore sign MoU to drive industry-academia research opportunities and skill development
Bengaluru: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) and the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT Bangalore) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly engage in initiatives including research and innovation projects.
HMD Global launches Nokia C32 with Android 13!·
Mumbai: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Tuesday launched the new Nokia C32, the first smartphone in the popular C-series range with a 50MP Dual camera, bringing advanced imaging to an even more affordable price point.
No more typos. Whatsapp now allows users to edit messages
Menlo Park: Messaging service Whatsapp is now allowing users to edit their sent messages, a feature that netizens were wishing to have on the platform for a long time now.
Kochi hosts first Jewish marriage in 15 years
Kochi witnessed a special wedding on Sunday when the south Indian city hosted the first Jewish marriage in 15 years, media reports said.
Sister Nivedita statue to be unveiled in UK's Wimbledon on July 1
London/IBNS: A statue commemorating Sister Nivedita, an Irish-born educator and advocate for women's education and India's nationalism, will be unveiled in London's Wimbledon on July 1.
Facebook fined 1.2 billion euro over mishandling of users' data
Brussels: Following the EDPB’s binding dispute resolution decision of Apr 13, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) was issued a 1.2 billion euro fine following an inquiry into its Facebook service, by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA).
Ruskin Bond unveils creative diary designed by 6-year-old Aavya
Ruskin Bond unveiled a diary designed by 6-year-old Aavya M Bhutoria of Kolkata. The diary was unveiled in Mussoorie in the presence of her father Sundeep Bhutoria.
Exploring the enchanting world of Punjabi weddings
STOP whatever you are doing and for a moment just imagine a kaleidoscope of colors and loud boisterous laughter among thumps of ‘dhol’ and the gorgeous aroma of food wafting through the doors… you got it right! It’s a Punjabi wedding scene!!!
IIT Guwahati hosts Research & Industrial Conclave 2023, igniting innovation and collaboration in Northeast India
Guwahati/IBNS: The Research and Industrial Conclave 2023 (RIC 23) was recently held at IIT Guwahati, aiming to provide a platform for various stakeholders such as students, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry experts, policymakers, and investors to exchange ideas and showcase their products and services.
British writer Martin Amis dies at 79
London: British writer Martin Amis, who is best known for his novels Money (1984) and London Fields (1989), has died.
Jammu's Shilpa Chaku Handoo crowned Mrs India Universal 2023 title
Jammu: Jammu Woman Shilpa Chaku Handoo has won the national beauty pageant - Mrs India Universal 2023 hosted by Dreamz Production House at Film City, Noida.
Special Exhibition of Tripura's Queen Pineapple to be Held in New Delhi
Agartala/Tripura: In a bid to attract more buyers from national markets, Tripura's Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, announced that a special exhibition showcasing the state's renowned Queen Pineapple will take place in New Delhi on Thursday.
Special lectures and poster exhibition mark International Museum Day celebration by IGNCA
New Delhi/IBNS: Finding the 1,200 year old ‘cute little Nandi’ – the bull which is invariably seen in all Shiva temples across India – was like a fulfilment of his quest, said Padma Shri KK Muhammed, former regional Director of Archaeological Survey of India.