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Tech majors Apple and Google lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking

Tech majors Apple and Google recently jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking.

Self-taught Naga leather craftsman establishes premium brand and plans to offer training courses

Chumukeidma/Nagaland: Naga Leatherman, the brand of Chubatemsu, a bespoke leather brand, has been gaining recognition in the market for its premium and contemporary products.

Eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar passes away at 79

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar, whose popularity traversed beyond the borders to touch Bangladeshi readers, passed away at a corporate hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday evening. He was 79.

Tagore's birth anniversary: SVF Music releases compilation of 10 Rabindra Sangeet

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF Music has released a compilation of 10 Rabindra Sangeet, RNT Project, celebrating Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary.

Mai Bhago: Remembering the Sikhni in shining armour against Mughals

Mai Bhago was certainly a warrior – a woman revered in the Sikh community and beyond. Hers is the story of that knight in shining armour who chose her sword to epitomize her unwavering loyalty and devotion towards her faith and her people.

Arizona State University of USA will set up a peace studies centre in Meghalaya's USTM

Guwahati: The Arizona State University in the USA is planning to set up a Centre for Peace Studies in collaboration with the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), according to media reports.

Israeli, UK metal bands to perform in Manipur event

Imphal: Two major international bands are expected to perform in the ShiRock 2023, an event which is expected to leave Manipur enthralled.

Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro hosts Tribal Artisan Mela

Ziro: Arunachal Pradesh's Ziro region recently hosted the Tribal Artisan Mela (TAM) to showcase the talents of the local artisans.

Punjab Spice Route: Know the Chefs

I love Indian food – it’s my favourite cuisine. I love the mixture of spices and the subtle flavours. It’s really erotic; the spices are so sensuous- American musician Joe Perry

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

35 tribal artisans showcase their talent at Tribal Artisan Mela in Ziro

Ziro/Arunachal Pradesh: TRIFED, The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, successfully organized the maiden Tribal Artisan Mela at Abotani Hall in Ziro with support from Arunachal Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Mission and District Mission Management Unit Ziro.

Framing Flowers: See the spirit of Kenya unveiled through the works of artist Aparna Banerjee

Gurugram/IBNS: “’Framing Flowers’ is artist Aparna Banerjee's poetic expressions of her experience in Kenya with the flower markets, the wildlife, flora, the men, women and their endearing children,” says critic-curator Georgina Maddox in her introduction to the solo exhibition by Aparna Banerjee.

Indian delegation explores growth opportunities in France's booming textile market

Srinagar/IBNS: A group of 70 individuals, including over 15 artisans and entrepreneurs from Jammu and Kashmir, attended Foire De Paris as part of a delegation.

Kashmir University gears up to host Youth20 Consultation Under India's G20 Presidency

Srinagar/BNS: The University of Kashmir is abuzz with activity as it prepares to host the upcoming Youth20 Consultation, an official engagement group under G20, on May 11.

Nagaland: Wokha to host 2-day tribal artisan mela

Nagaland will soon host a 2-day tribal artisan mela in Wokha region to identify new artisans, media reports said.

Nagaland Dance Fiesta organizes 5th edition of International Dance Day celebration

Kohima:  Nagaland Dance Fiesta organized its 5th edition of the International Dance Day celebration on April 29 at CT SQUARE shopping complex, giving young talents of the region a chance to display their talents.

Dimapur-based songwriter Imna Yaden releases new music video 'We love Nagaland'

Kohima: Nagaland-based songwriter Imna Yaden has recently announced the launch of his new music video ‘We love Nagaland.’

From groceries to glory: Zomawi's inspiring journey to building a flourishing bakery business in Mizoram

Aizawl/IBNS: Zomawi Hrahsel's name is well-known throughout Mizoram as a purveyor of high-quality bakery products. Her bakery has gained a loyal following in the region, owing to its distinctive flavors, creative offerings, and use of top-notch ingredients.

Geoffrey Hinton quits job, warns about dangers of Artificial Intelligence

London: Geoffrey Hinton, who is considered the godfather of artificial intelligence (AI), recently quit his job at Google and even warned about the growing dangers of the field.

Kashmir's young singing sensation Ayaan Sajad's Naat 'Jaane Janaan' takes social media by storm

Srinagar/IBNS: With over four million views to his debut Kashmiri song, 12-year-old boy Ayaan Sajad from Srigufwara area of Anantnag district in South Kashmir came up with the Naat-e-Shareef now, which is trending on YouTube and other social media channels.

Petcare Industry: Of furry love, pandemic and a rising graph

For the petcare industry across the globe, pandemic sparks growth and creativity. Alyse Pfeil, Stephen Vierling, Lucas Owens and Heather Wang from the USA's Midwest and Amir Bin Rafi from India's Kashmir report  

Aizawl leads India in cashless payment adoption for mobility services

Aizawl/IBNS: According to a report, Aizawl is the city in India with the highest adoption of cashless payments for mobility services, while Hyderabad is the leading mega city in terms of the future of mobility.

Assam's Ajit Bania's artwork showcased at global exhibition in Italy

Mangaldai/Assam: The artwork of Ajit Bania, a young artist from Mangaldai, Assam was featured at a global art exhibition in Italy over a three-day period.