WWAD 2022: People with disability walk the ramp, share tales of courage and inclusivity
Kolkata: On the same day when India's eastern metropolis was hosting the city edition of the country's most iconic fashion show with Bollywood showstoppers, cheers, hoots and applause also reverberated the Science City auditorium where the models who strutted down a catwalk were very special. They were all People With Disability (PWDs).
Sona FM 89.6 to give voice to a million citizens in 12 taluks in Salem, Yercaud
Salem: Sona FM 89.6, a community radio, went live with its first broadcast on Nov 21 morning, giving a voice to a million citizens in 12 talukas of Salem and Yercaud area.
Gearing up for sports
As the shadow of the pandemic slowly subsides, people are coming out in hordes to indulge in outdoor activities. That spells a good omen for the sports gear market which had shrunk in the recent past, Anju Munshi reports
Silver lining
Who says ‘Grey’ means only dull and thus metaphorically, old? The colour is now trending, whether celebrating silver strands in seniors and young alike , or in fashion accessories, finds Anju Munshi
HireMee to assess a million TN students as part of Naan Mudhalvan
Chennai: As part of Tamil Nadu government’s mega skilling initiative, ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ -loosely translated as ‘I am the first’ - aimed at college students, assessment and skilling platform, HireMee and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) have signed a MoU to assess quantitative and qualitative aptitude of those taking the HireMee Link Test.
Swap new clothes for binoculars this puja: Birla Planetarium scientist to students of Kolkata's Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy
Kolkata: Instead of clothes, for a change, ask your parents to buy you a pair of binoculars for this Pujas and look up at the night sky in your own way.
Sustainable Fashion: Grammy winner Ricky Kej joins Prabha Khaitan Foundation to announce ReWear4Earth initiative
Kolkata: Prabha Khaitan Foundation, India, and Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, have collaborated on a new initiative #ReWear4Earth which will focus on fashion and sustainability.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation celebrates women achiever Priti Rathi Gupta in UK
London: Kolkata-based non-governmental organization Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF), in few of its first initiatives to resume in-person events after a long gap due to covid, hosted a meet and greet session at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate hotel in London with Priti Rathi Gupta who has been selected as the only women icon from India as part of Queen Elizabeth IIs Platinum Jubilee pageant.
Little magazines in Instagram era, a tete-a-tete with independent writer Subhankar Das
Welcome to the world of little magazines, mimeo editors, outlaw poets, chapbooks and experimental writing. IBNS caught up with Subhankar Das, an independent writer, literary activist, poet, blogger, publisher and film producer, to answer some of the questions pertaining to the future of little magazines and small publications in the era of Instagram.
Placements at Sona College of Technology touch new highs
Bengaluru: Companies from Software, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Textiles and Infrastructure sector emerged as the top recruiters during the 2021-22 campus placement season at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
The Cathedral of Holy Rosary celebrates Holi with inter-community bonding and message of peace
Kolkata: The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, Burrabazar, Kolkata, today celebrated Holi festivities by organizing an inter-community goodwill gathering to spread the message of humanity, peace and environmental awareness in the presence of representatives professing different faiths - Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhism.
2 out of 8 winners in AICTE Lilavati awards conferred to Salems Sona College of Technology, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College teams
New Delhi: Two of the eight teams chosen by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as Winners for the 2nd edition of Lilavati Awards aimed at celebrating womens empowerment came from two Salem-based institutions -- Sona College of Technology and Thiagarajar Polytechnic College in Women Innovators, and Literacy and Life Skills category respectively.
The Bengal pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Republic Day
Kolkata: The Bengal, a Kolkata-based NGO comprising eminent people, in association with Shree Cement paid tribute to India's freedom fighter and icon, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on the occasion of the country's 73rd Republic Day on Jan 26.
Kolkata Police's initiative Pronam celebrates Christmas with elderly citizens of St Josephs Home
Kolkata: Pronam, a joint initiative of the Bengal and Kolkata Police for the senior citizens of the city and supported by Shree Cement, organized a programme Celebration of Christmas at the Little Sisters of the Poor, St Josephs Home for the aged in Kolkata on Sunday.
Kolkata based fashion store offers an extensive range of women's wedding attire
Kolkata: Wedding shoppers in Kolkata now have one more boutique address to check out before they finalise their selection of attire.
Hard Rock Cafe: 50 years since it began on an iconic journey
Kolkata: Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) turned 50 since it was established in London by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton.
Plate up: All new flavours at Canteen Pub & Grub
Kolkata: Canteen, a popular hangout spot, known for its ambience and wide mix of delicacies just dropped its all new festive menu to spread the festive cheer.
In Kolkata, a city of tea drinkers, Potboiler House introduces High-Coffee
Kolkata: As contrasting as it might sound, Potboiler Coffee House has started offering High-Coffee in Kolkata where people have indulged in an afternoon tea to socialize at Colonial clubs for years.
Gorge on Calcutta's iconic and popular winter dishes
Kolkata: Almost every celebrity that comes down to Kolkata falls in love with the city's mix of street food and high end culinary art.
Dr B C Roy Institute makeover revives citys glorious architectural splendour
Kolkata/IBNS: The major renovation of the Dr B C Roy Institute at Kolkata's Sealdah region by the Eastern Railway, formerly known as The Clem Browne Institute, has revived the spirit of its past architectural splendour and heritage through restoration work.
Canteen Pub & Grub kicks off cake mixing season with nuts, dry fruits and spirits
Kolkata: Canteen Pub & Grub welcomed the upcoming Christmas season by inviting guests to curate a hearty mixture of dry fruits and nuts for plum cakes with spirits, as part of Canteen's annual Cake Mixing Ceremony.
Flavours of Rajasthan: From Pickle N Amma
Kolkata: Her pickle-making skills, honed over the past 30 years, would have remained a secret among her family and friends circle, if Rekha Lakhotia had not decided to market them commercially.
Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata launches new menu 'Local Favorites'
Kolkata: Hard Rock Cafe, located in Kolkata's party hub Park Street, is now launching its new menu, namely 'Locals Favorites', which is a dual affair of starters and shareable.
Lord of the Drinks brings a Pizza Fest like never before
Kolkata/TWF: The Lord of the Drinks, one of the most sought-after places, brings a stellar 'Pizza Festival' to relinquish for the people belonging to the 'City of Joy'.
Indian rapper King to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on Nov 27
Kolkata/TWF: Indian singer and rapper King will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata on Nov 27.
National Campaign to promote driving for women reaches Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Shell Foundation, a UK based charity and the UK Government in association with Moving Women Social Initiatives Foundation (MOWO), has launched Moving Boundaries, a campaign to encourage women to pick up driving skills.
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates 61st Graduation Day for 756 successful students
Salem: The Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem celebrated its 61st Graduation Day last month to award the certificates to 756 successful diploma holders from 11 engineering disciplines ranging from Civil, Mechanical and Electrical to Computers, Electronics to Architecture and Textiles.
India will become a permanent member of the UN in your lifetime: Ramu Damodaran to students
On the occasion of the 76th United Nations Day, Muskaan, a Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) initiative, along with Education for All and Shree Cement, organised an online interaction between Ramu Damodaran, a former Secretary for the United Nations General Assembly on Information, and selected schools from all across India, to educate young minds about the history of the inter-governmental organisation. IBNS correspondent Nitin Waghela tracks the event.
Experts share roadmaps for today's PR at XIM University' annual media conclave
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Human touch, human values, storytelling and use of technology are setting new directions for the PR professional, according to expert speakers at the recently concluded media conclave by IlluminatiX, the Media and PR Cell of XIM University, Bhubaneswar.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu launches book on smart villages
New Delhi: A new book that puts together case studies on uplifting villages, titled Smart Villages: Bridging the Global Urban-Rural Divide by Springer Nature Switzerland AG was launched late Wednesday by Zoho founder Dr Sridhar Vembu, who has inspirationally gone back to a village to lead his companys $610 million software operations.
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