HireMee launches career navigation assessment for school students
HireMee, AI-enabled talent assessment, career guidance and hiring platform, has introduced the Career Navigation Assessment, a scientifically designed tool to assist school students in making decisions about their academic and professional futures by mapping their unique personality traits, aptitudes, and interests to potential career paths.
Garuda Shopping Festival: Zubeen Garg mesmerises Bangalore
Assamese singing sensation Zubeen Garg left the audience in Bangalore mesmerised with his powerful performance on Saturday.
India's blue city Jodhpur turns a rainbow leaf with Rajasthan's first LGBTQ-run cafe
Sambhali Sarai, a 200-year-old haveli located in the blue city of Jodhpur, is now home to Sambhali cafe – Rajasthan’s only cafe run by the LGBTQ+ community.
Squaremark Homes introduces luxury villas in Kolkata at inaugural price of Rs. 65 lakhs
Within a stone throwing distance from the South Kolkata's Southern Bye-pass, Squaremark Homes is all set to bring its signature luxury villas making their flagship project Mohorkoonjo the most sought after real estate property in town.
Eighty students attend interactive session titled 'Connecting Hearts and Minds' in Mumbai-based institution
An interactive discussion "Connecting Hearts and Minds" took place recently at the St. Paul Institute of Communication for Women in Mumbai.
Alive India and ITC Aashirvaad Svasti Milk releases Chhath Puja anthem
Alive India, an artist-driven multilingual music label, partnered with ITC Aashirvaad Svasti Milk to celebrate Bihar’s largest cultural festival, Chhath Puja, by releasing an original anthem, “Chhath Puja Ji Aashirvaad.”
Sunidhi Chauhan teams up with Alive India Foundation to empower independent musicians, raise awareness on thalassaemia eradication
Bengaluru is all set to welcome singing sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan and her I AM HOME Concert, presented by the Music Man of India, Supratiek Ghosh, and his Foundation ALIVE INDIA at the Bharatiya Mall on October 26.
Hidden no more
A start-up by biotechnologist Monica Yadav is helping young students of science stream thrive through hands-on learning tools with girl students from rural areas benefiting tremendously. Ranjita Biswas in conversation with the innovator
Christies reaches agreement to acquire classic auction car major Gooding & Company
New York: British auction house Christie’s has entered into an agreement to acquire Gooding & Company, the leading international auction house in the collector car market.
Third edition of Chitra Devi Music and Dance Festival will be held in Kolkata's Rotary Sadan on September 15
Sanchita Dance Foundation, in association with Techno India University & Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City will host the 3rd edition of Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture Rotary Sadan in Kolkata on September 15.
Salems Sona College named Outstanding Engineering Institution
Sona College of Technology, Salem, has been awarded the Outstanding Engineering Institution Award for 2023-24 by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR).
Rotary International District 3291 launches Hashtag English and Effortless Arithmetic initiatives to boostliteracy
Rotary International District 3291 has announced the launch of the Hashtag English and Effortless Arithmetic initiatives, a project under the Eazy School 3 platform, aimed at significantly improving literacy rates among underprivileged children.
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College earns outstanding institution award
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, was honoured with the Outstanding Institution Award in the Polytechnic category in the country for 2023-24 by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Toronto hosts first ever Bengali food festival and foodies are craving for more
Sandesh. Alur Dom. Morog Polao. Rosogolla. These are just some of the iconic foods that reflect the rich Bengali culture and cuisine.
AI eroding classical Guru-Shishya Parampara of Indian classical music: Tarun Bhattacharya
Indian Santoor icon Tarun Bhattacharya recently said he feels the traditional Guru-Shishya Parampara in Indian classical music is getting eroded due to the recent implementation of Artificial Intelligence by the next generation of musicians.
Seventh Corporate Car Treasure Hunt 2024 held in Kolkata
The Indian Oil Kolkata on WHEELS 7th Corporate Car Treasure Hunt 2024 was a resounding success, captivating Kolkata with an exciting motoring chase that saw 50 corporate houses competing fiercely for top honors.
Kolkata: Bengali actor Tota Roychowdhury, Dr Apurba Ghosh launch book on Pediatric Dermatology
Actor Tota Roy Chowdhury joined Dr. Apurba Ghosh and singer Rupankar Bagchi for the launch of a book titled 'Sishu Twak Ojana Katha' during an event in Kolkata's Rotary Sadan recently.
Jinia's Pizzario opens first pizza outlet in Kolkata's Behala promising foodies scrumptious bites
Food entrepreneur Jinia Bhattacharya has teamed up with Delhi based chef Shiv Shankar Ghosh to open their first pizza outlet at Behala recently.
Vegan leather makes a compassionate fashion statement
The concept of vegan leather as a cruelty-free alternative to regular animal skin leather is emerging as fast fashion is being replaced by sustainability and compassion in both India and the US. Leather however is a dominant textile in both countries, so their technique for creating vegan fabric looks very different. Wura Layiwola, Nikki Baerson, Isabelle Marak, Jocelyn Peshia, Jamie Maron from the US and Supriyo Hazra and Yogesh Tyagi from India report on the trend
Rejuvenate with naturopathy in Kolkata's luxury Vedic Village Spa Resort
Nestled in the natural beauty of West Bengal on the outskirts of Kolkata, the Vedic Village Spa Resort offers a serene and tranquil environment, ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation. The authentic architecture and sprawling landscape further enhance the experience, making it a haven for guests seeking wellness.
Smart India Hackathon 2023: Sona College of Technology student teams emerge winners
Salem: The student team from Sona College of Technology in Salem secured first place in the Union Ministry of Education’s Smart India Hackathon 2023 national competition.
When less is more: Capsule wardrobes drive sustainable fashion in the US and India
When University of Georgia student Kyndal Coleman moved into her college apartment, she discovered she’d have to make do with a small closet. So she pared down her wardrobe to keep just a few versatile essentials.
Georgian flavour
Georgia is only five hours away by flight from Delhi but we know precious little about this multifaceted country, especially its rich cuisine. Anju Munshi gives a lowdown on its gastronomic tradition fresh from a recent visit to capital Tbilisi
Wedding Asia New Delhi returns with latest bridal couture and opulence
New Delhi: The highly awaited Wedding Asia event made a triumphant return to the grand halls of Taj Palace, New Delhi, on Nov 21 and 22 presenting an extensive array of lavish bridal wear and festive attire, seamlessly blending style and sophistication.
Kolkata raises a toast to Shashi Tharoor's latest book launched at a session of Kitaab
Kolkata/IBNS: On a November afternoon in Kolkata wit, wisdom, wonderful ideas and words were the hallmarks of Dr. Shashi Tharoor’s book launch session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation, a Kolkata-based non-profit trust, in association with Ladies Study Group (LSG) and Ehsaas women of Kolkata in the City of Joy.
A walkthrough of Kolkata's bonedi barir pujo preparations
The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. Kolkata alone holds around 3000 pujo annually. While the big and famous venues known as barowari or community pujas dominate the scene to pay obeisance to the Shakti Goddess, the old and historical venues too have continued to hold forth with their hundreds of years’s existence. IBNS-TWF lensman Avishek Mitra captures some pre-puja portraits of north Kolkata's aristocratic families.
International Clown Festival by Prabha Khaitan Foundation sets off laugh riot for Kolkata children
Kolkata: Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. So when the Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Education For All Trust under their initiative Muskaan organised the International Clown Festival in the city which is already on a pre-Puja festive gear, it was time to laugh out loud (LOL) for hordes of children who turned up at the event.
Life in a Retro
Sometimes ‘going back’ makes for happier times with liberal doses of nostalgia. The current trend of Retro fashion is a reflection of that sentiment, says Anju Munshi
Cuisine from the banks of Brahmaputra
Today, for various reasons, people are exploring their own cuisines that have evolved through generations. Ranjita Biswas talks about a recently published book Porompora by Anuradha Borooah that looks at the uniqueness of Assamese cuisine
A new social template
Traditional rituals in our country like pre-birth celebration for a would-be moms or weddings are getting a makeover today with many elements from outside conversing, finds Anju Munshi
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