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Creativity and innovation came alive during “Explodia 2026”
NIF Global Saltlake, the platinum centre in India, and a centre of excellence, with multiple years of expertise, is a renowned fashion & interior design institute dedicated to shaping skilled fashion & interior designers. Training students for professional excellence in fashion design, interior design & the business aspect of design by providing a premier experience that fosters creativity and focus with a global perspective.
Rupankar Bagchi's Live Concert in Melbourne 2026
Sat, Aug 15th 2026 07:00 PM AEST Centenary Theatre 71 Railway Place Williamstown Victoria Australia 3016 Rupankar Bagchi’s Live Concert in Melbourne 2026 promises an unforgettable evening of soulful Bengali music as the celebrated singer and National Film Award–winning artist takes the stage at the Centenary Theatre on Saturday, 15th August 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Tata Play Binge expands the treasure trove of Bengali entertainment; partners with KLiKK
Offering a gateway to the heart and soul of Bengali entertainment,OTT platformKLiKK, is now available on Tata Play Binge. Specializing in original web series, feature films, short films, animated films, and an extensive library of over 2000+ Bengali language films spanning across various genres, KLiKKoffers a rich and immersive experience of Bengali entertainment.
Pramod Films Announces ‘Aranyer Dinratri’ As A Tribute To Shri Sunil Gangopadhyay On His Birthday
Shri Sunil Gangopadhyay, has always mesmerized his readers across generations with his robust writings. Though the author left us back in 2013, his literary works are still very much popular among the Bibliophiles. To honour the author on his birth anniversary and pay a tribute to his oeuvre of writing, Pramod Films, today, announced their next ambitious venture ‘Aranyer Dinratri’ to be directed by Arun Roy.
Popularizing the use of sleep aid of lullabies
India’s leading sleep solutions brand, Duroflex, has launched their second season of its digital music series Sounds of Sleep on the occasion of World Sleep Day. With the release of their second original composition sung in Bengali, the brand is once again set to explore the role of music as a sleeping aid. The first Hindi lullaby, “Nindya Re” sung by award winning artist, Armaan Malik who also made his lullaby debut with this song, has already garnered over 1Mn views.
Nokia launches special Durga Puja celebratory offers
At the onset of the festive season, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has launched special Durga Puja offers to make the festive purchases accessible, affordable and durable for the consumers in West Bengal. With this festive bonanza, the company is providing a slew of exciting offers and promotions on its smartphones portfolio. Available at all authorized Nokia touchpoints in West Bengal only, the offers are valid till 31st October 2021.
A new destination to explore Authentic Bengali Cuisine
4th Street Dining Hall, one of Kolkata’s finest restaurants serving authentic Bengali Cuisine opened its second outlet at Salt Lake, Sector 3. The restaurant was inaugurated by Mr Manoj Tiwari, Indian Cricketer & Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Mr Shaun Kenworthy, Celebrity Chef & Mr Mir, Renowned Actor &RJ, Mrs Bipasha Majumdar & Mrs Reema Basu, Directors, 4th Street Dining Hall.
Aryan Heritage Foundation screens Broadway Style Ramlila in multiplexes
As the human race is struggling hard to move past the covid age, Aryan Heritage Foundation is trying to bring people towards normalization. This time around, it is presenting its uniquely designed production “Broadway Style Ramlila – Sampurn Ramayana” through Multiplexes in Rohini & Prashant Vihar, starting October 8th to 14th, 2021.
Blackstone to Acquire Majority Stake in Simplilearn, a Leading Online Learning Platform
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Simplilearn Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a leading online learning ‘bootcamp’ based in India offering digital skills training and courses to working professionals all over the world. Simplilearn was founded in 2010 by its Chief Executive Officer Krishna Kumar.
Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released for public consultation by Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has released the updated Drone Rules, 2021 for public consultation. Built on a premise of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring, The Drone Rules, 2021 will replace the UAS Rules 2021 (released on 12 March 2021). The last date for receipt of public comments is 5 August 2021.
'Trak Only' aims to be one of the best sportswear brand in India and globally
India today is at par with wider global fitness trends. The booming economy and changing lifestyle preferences have compelled Indian consumers to be more health conscious and add new health and wellness routines to their hectic lifestyles. This trend has largely benefited the sportswear industry in India, which now is among the top in demand fashion segments of the country.
USED CAR RETAILING PLATFORM SPINNY RAISES USD 108 MN IN SERIES D ROUND LED BY TIGER GLOBAL
Spinny, a used car retailing platform in India, announces the closure of a USD 108 Mn Series D funding round from new and existing investors. The round was led by Tiger Global – backers of multiple Indian unicorns such as Flipkart, Byju’s, MakeMyTrip, and Zomato. Another new investor in the round is New York-based Avenir Growth. In addition to these, the round saw participation from existing investor General Catalyst and others.
XLRI Celebrates 65th Annual Convocation
XLRI – Xavier School of Management, one of India’s premier B-Schools, celebrated its 65th Annual Convocation. The virtual Convocation ceremony was held to bid a final farewell to the 2019-21 batch. Mr. Sandeep Kataria, Global CEO, Bata Corporation,graced the convocation ceremony as the chief guest. Mr. T. V. Narendran, Chairman, Board of Governors at XLRI & MD – Tata Steel India and South East Asia, Fr. Paul Fernandes. S.J., Director of XLRI, Dr. Ashis K.
Organ Donation Awareness Program
For the first time in Eastern India, ‘ORGAN India’- has planned a campaign – ‘Ang-Daan- Ek Naya Jeevan’ to advocate mass awareness on organ donation to help those who are in dire need of organ transplant to help people given the rising post-Covid complications among people.
Narayan Memorial Hospital Celebrates Successful Running of 2 Years
Success has come overnight to the toddlers and the latest entrant in-hospital care – Nararayan Memorial Hospital. It all started two years back on this day, when with a shy of relief the Behalites felt much relieved that they now have a hospital in there vicinity with a state of the art facilities to heal the patients at the time of emergency. The locality lacked presence of any significant hospital and the localites had to run to other hospitals in the wee hours of the night or during emergency.
Singapore Tourism Board, in partnership with Voot Kids, presents “Chhota Bheem – Adventures in Singapore | Financial Samachar
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has joined hands with Voot Kids and Green Gold Animation to take Indian audiences on a virtual adventure in Singapore with the iconic Indian comic character, Chhota Bheem. Titled ‘Chhota Bheem – Adventures in Singapore’, the series brings the destination closer to audiences in an innovative format and engages families and children across India, who are on summer school vacation or studying from home, in a bid to keep safe indoors.
Aamir Khan is relieved as his mother tests negative for COVID-19; thanks everyone for their prayers and good wishes - Times of India
Aamir Khan is relieved as his mother tests negative for COVID-19; thanks everyone for their prayers and good wishes Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Created: Jul 1, 2020, 14:03 IST By - facebooktwitterincom Actor Aamir Khan has taken to social media and thanked everyone for the good wishes and prayers. He shared that he is relieved as his mother has tested negative for COVID-19.
THIS throwback picture of Katrina Kaif will drive away your mid-week blues - Times of India
THIS throwback picture of Katrina Kaif will drive away your mid-week blues Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Created: Jul 1, 2020, 08:14 IST By - facebooktwitterincom It has been raining throwback on social media. Bollywood celebrities have been sharing old pictures and videos with their fans and they have been an absolute treat for them. We today got our hands on a throwback picture of Katrina Kaif and it is sure to ward off all your mid-week blues.
Exclusive! Shamita Shetty on TikTok ban: In light of what’s happening at the Galwan valley, I totally support the government’s decision - Times of India
Exclusive! Shamita Shetty on TikTok ban: In light of what’s happening at the Galwan valley, I totally support the government’s decision Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Sneha Hiroo Created: Jun 30, 2020, 14:03 IST By - facebooktwitterincom On Monday, the Indian government banned 59 Chinese mobile apps including the most used app TikTok.
Tara Sutaria looks absolutely stunning in black for a date night with herself- view picture - Times of India
Tara Sutaria looks absolutely stunning in black for a date night with herself- view picture Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Created: Jun 30, 2020, 13:13 IST By - facebooktwitterincom Tara Sutaria is very active on social media. A few days back, she adopted a cute puppy. She shared the picture of her furry friend and also revealed the name.
Kangana Ranaut’s team calls out Swara Bhasker for extending support to Karan Johar amidst nepotism debate - Times of India
Kangana Ranaut’s team calls out Swara Bhasker for extending support to Karan Johar amidst nepotism debate Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Created: Jun 30, 2020, 13:06 IST By - facebooktwitterincom Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise has brought the limelight back on the nepotism debate with netizens expressing displeasure towards Karan Johar. The filmmaker has lost a lot of followers on social media and has even limited comments on his Instagram account.
Karisma Kapoor celebrates 25 years of 'Coolie No 1'; says 'One of the closest films to my heart' - Times of India
Karisma Kapoor celebrates 25 years of 'Coolie No 1'; says 'One of the closest films to my heart' Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Created: Jun 30, 2020, 13:20 IST By - facebooktwitterincom With millions of followers on social media, Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor has been winning over them with her unmissable posts. The mesmerising diva might be away from the silver screen but she has surely raised her social media presence to the next level amid the lockdown phase.
Kareena Kapoor Khan walks down the memory lane as she completes 20 years in Bollywood; shares first shot from debut film ‘Refugee’ - Times of India
Kareena Kapoor Khan walks down the memory lane as she completes 20 years in Bollywood; shares first shot from debut film ‘Refugee’ Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Created: Jun 30, 2020, 13:10 IST By - facebooktwitterincom Kareena Kapoor Khan is one of the most loved actresses of Bollywood. Right from her debut film, she has been million hearts with her impeccable and flawless performances.
Photos: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s yoga poses will make your jaws drop! - Times of India
Kareena Kapoor Khan is one of the actresses in Bollywood who are obsessed with their fitness and never leave any stone unturned to keep themselves and their fab bodies fit. The actress is often snapped by the shutterbugs outside her gym and Pilates classes. We recently got our hands on some stunning pictures of Kareena performing her yoga. And if the pictures are anything to go by, she is simply acing it like a boss! Her yoga poses are sure to make your jaws drop.
Photos: Janhvi Kapoor flaunts her fit body post her Pilates session - Times of India
Like some of the Bollywood actresses, Janhvi Kapoor is the one who gives fitness a priority. Janhvi today was snapped during her workout sessions and the photos will make one hit the gym at the earliest. Actresses like Sonakshi Sinha, Malaika Arora, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amrita Arora , not to forget the ever sizzling Disha Patani are the few who never miss out on the gyming sessions. Today, Janhvi was snapped as she headed to her Pilates session.
Shraddha Kapoor thrills the audience with her action-packed avatar in ‘Saaho’ teaser - Times of India ►
Roshan Mathew: I loved Anurag sir’s script, but would have done the film even if I did not!
Indian Army: Indian Army: Army holds meet to take on terrorists in cyber world | India News - Times of India
(This story originally appeared in on Jun 13, 2019) (This article was originally published by The Economic Times on 13/06/2019.) NEW DELHI: The Army is holding a major cyber warfare workshop for better understanding the disruptive technologies being used by terrorists and building capabilities to counter them.
No more Junior ministers, most official files to be routed through MoS | India News - Times of India
Modi governmentâs first stint in 2014 had 36 Ministers of State attached to various ministries. (This story originally appeared in on Jun 13, 2019) NEW DELHI: While ministers of state, or âjunior ministersâ as they are usually referred to in government circles, are mostly kept off key areas and critical filework by the Cabinet ministers, the Union government is attempting some course correction now.
Scientists discover world's highest number of colour morph of a wild cat species in Arunachal's Dibang Valley | India News - Times of India
GUWAHATI: In the misty jungles of Arunachal Pradeshâs Dibang valley, Indian scientists from the international conservation charity organization Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and University College London have stumbled upon "an evolutionary puzzle" after they discovered six different colour variations of the elusive Asiatic golden cat. This is arguably the worldâs greatest number of different coloured wild cat species in one particular area.
Retain headquarters of Army Training Command in Shimla: Anand Sharma writes to Rajnath Singh | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Anand Sharma has written a letter to defence minister Rajnath Singh over the proposed shifting of the headquarters of Army Training Command from Shimla to Meerut. Sharma has sought Singh's intervention to retain ARTRAC in Shimla. In his letter on Wednesday, Sharma wrote, "I am writing this to draw your attention to the proposed shifting of the headquarters of Army Training Command from Shimla to Meerut without any apparent need or jurisdiction.
Ranveer Singh accompanies Deepika Padukone to unveil her Statue of Purpose at Madame Tussauds - Times of India
Deepika Padukone along with her family and hubby Ranveer Singh unveiled her wax statue at Madame Tussauds, London and the beautiful actress went live through her instagram account as the family had a first look at the statue. And as always Ranveer Singh couldn't control his love for dear wifey. It seemed both Deepika and Ranveer were smitten by the statue and looked completely in awe of it.
Authorities issue avalanche warning after fresh snowfall in Kashmir - Times of India
SRINAGAR: Authorities in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday issued a low-danger avalanche warning for seven districts after fresh snowfall in the higher areas, an official said here.A low-danger avalanche warning was issued for 24 hours in avalanche-prone areas of Bandipora, Baramulla, Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Kupwara and Ganderbal districts in view of fresh snowfall, he said.People of these areas have been asked not to go in the avalanche-prone areas, the official said.Most of the higher reaches...
Break silos, 'fruits of innovation' must reach people: PM Modi to scientists - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Research and academic institutions should "break silos" and work towards establishing strong linkages with laboratories and the industry for the benefit of the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday urged members of his scientific advisory council . Modi interacted with members of the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council ( PM-STIAC ) here, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.
Tamilrockers: How does the website work? Who are uploading movies? - Times of India
CHENNAI: Whenever a Tamil movie featuring a big star is released, a remotely operated website which uploads a crystal clear 'print' of the film gives the producers jitters.
Call for change of guard in Ayyappa Seva Sangham - Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Dispute over women entry to Sabarimala temple has widened the rift within Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham (ABASS) with two office-bearers calling for change of guard in the sangham. State committee member K C Manikandan Nair and Devikulam union vice-president C M Salimon has demanded for immediate resignation of the current national committee and called for re-election.
'Safety first', women threaten to interrupt Foswac meeting - Times of India
CHANDIGARH: Women representatives of various resident welfare associations, who are also members of the Federation of Sector Welfare Associations of Chandigarh ( Foswac ), will not let the November 18 general house meeting proceed if the members will not discuss women's safety in the city.The women members have decided that in the next meeting, they will not allow the members to discuss any other issue without addressing women's safety.
Scarcity-hit farmers get bank notices to repay loan - Times of India
Rajkot: There seems to be no end to farmers’ woes in scarcity-hit Saurashtra.Already reeling under severe financial crunch due to crop failure caused by deficient rainfall, hundreds of farmers in Surendranagar district have been slapped bank notices to repay the loan taken during previous kharif season.
Two arrested for accepting Rs 10k bribe - Times of India
Rajkot: An executive engineer of solid waste management department of Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and his associate were arrested for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe on Monday.According to Bhavnagar anti-corruption bureau (ACB) officials, R G Shukla, the executive engineer with solid waste management department of the BMC, had asked his aide, identified as Mukesh Sindhi, to collect the bribe money from the complainant.“Shukla had asked the bribe from the complainant to clear his bills of...
Molestation case: Jain leaders meet police chief - Times of India
Surat: Police commissioner Satish Sharma assured leaders of Jain community on Monday that the miscreant who had molested a Jain sadhvi in an ashram at Gapipura on Sunday will be held soon.Sharma said, “We are taking steps to prevent such incidents in future.” He asked Jain leaders to bring to police’s notice even smallest of incident of harassment of Jain sadhvis and that it would be dealt with all seriousness.Police announced their decision to install CCTV cameras in some areas of Gapipura...
Tadoba tourists pay for core, sent to buffer zone - Times of India
Nagpur: Lack of competent staff at the entry gates of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) proved costly for a group of tourists who were sent to buffer zone on a ticket for core.According to complainant Bhalchandra Khare, a resident of Pratap Nagar, he booked morning safari for November 11, from Navegaon gate under Tatkal quota for Rs 4,050.Khare reached the gate at 6.45am and showed the ticket and IDs of the group but the staff at the entry gate sent the group to buffer zone.
Soldier killed by Pak sniper along LoC - Times of India
JAMMU: Barely a few hours after Army chief General Bipin Rawat’s statement that “sniper attacks by Pakistan is a regular affair... whenever they do something, they are given a befitting reply”, a soldier was killed and another critically injured in sniper fire by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control at Mendhar in Poonch district.Rawat, who was on a two-day visit to Pathankot, made the statement on Monday while presiding over a conclave of disabled soldiers.
With underground springs almost drying up, activists urge officials to take preventive steps - Times of India
Thane: After a state report revealed that the underground water springs were fast drying up, experts have cautioned the authorities to take action to prevent an imminent water crisis in the urban parts of Thane district, including Kalyan, Thane city and parts of Navi Mumbai.The city has nearly 1,075 borewells and 500 wells that are a great source of water supply.
Construct artifical lakes for Chhath puja: Activists - Times of India
Thane: In order to protect the natural water bodies from getting polluted and protecting the marine life, activists and politicians from the lake city have urged authorities to construct artifical lakes across Thane to celebrate Chhath puja.The festival is largely observed by the North Indian community and it will be celebrated with much fanfare on November 14 at Upvan and Rayladevi lake.
Over a dozen Naxalites hit in encounter near poll camp in Chhattisgarh: CRPF - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Security forces Monday claimed to have foiled an audacious bid by Naxalites to lay seige to a remote polling booth in Chhattisgarh 's Bastar division , as they hit over a dozen ultras in a fierce three-hour long gun battle.Five troops of the CRPF's CoBRA unit, which specialises in jungle warfare , suffered bullet injuries in the encounter that took place about 6 km from the polling booth in Pamed village of Bijapur district, a senior official said.A group of 80-90 Maoists were...
Voting in first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly election ends - Times of India
RAIPUR: Voting in the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly poll for 18 constituencies spread across eight Maoist-affected districts ended on Monday, with nearly 65 per cent of the electorate exercising their franchise.Polling in 10 constituencies - Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur, Konta, Mohla-Manpur, Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal and Kondagaon - started at 7am and ended at 3pm.Voting at Khairagarh, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Dongargaon, Khujji, Bastar, Jagdalpur and Chitrakot, where...
Cyclone Gaja changes course, likely to make landfall between Cuddalore and Pamban in TN - Times of India
CHENNAI: Cyclone Gaja has changed its course and might make landfall between Cuddalore and Pamban in Tamil Nadu on November 15.
Australia 'different ball game', says Rohit Sharma - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Batsman Rohit Sharma said India were brimming with confidence after their crushing home victories over the West Indies - but warned that winning their first Test series in Australia was a challenge of a different order.India completed a 3-0 Twenty20 series sweep over the West Indies on Sunday, to add to their 2-0 Test whitewash and 3-1 victory in the ODIs, extending their dominating home form.But Sharma said an away series against old rivals Australia, even without their batsmen...
Posted next to garbage depot, cops soldier on - Times of India
Pune: In the upscale Koregaon Park area, policemen attached to the police chowkey on North Main Road have to contend with not only crime, but also foul stench from an adjacent garbage transfer centre.The cops breathe their way through every stench-filled day in the cramped premises of the chowkey, which is more important than the Koregaon Park police station under the railway overbridge, partly due to the latter’s location nearly 4km away.The chowkey is housed in a small, three-room...
Cabinet expansion may be deferred to January - Times of India
BENGALURU : Though chief minister HD Kumaraswamy has indicated that he will soon initiate the process for cabinet expansion , it doesn’t appear to be happening any time this year.“The appointments to boards and corporations may happen, but the cabinet expansion may take place in January,” said reliable sources in Congress and JD(S) camps.The cabinet expansion has lingered a bit too long. It was supposed to have taken place in June, but was put off giving lame excuses, at least four times.
India's Hockey World Cup Squad: Some brave calls, Rupinder himself to blame - Times of India
NEW DELHI: When the 2014 Hockey World Cup squad was announced, Sardar Singh was India's captain, Rupinder Pal Singh was his deputy, VR Raghunath was a dependable defender and SV Sunil was the leader of the attack. Four years later, for the 2018 World Cup, an upset Sardar has retired, Rupinder has been dropped, Raghunath is in a self-imposed exile and Sunil has lost his place in the team thanks to an unfortunate injury.The build-up to the World Cup looked ideal when the year began.
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