Culture

Nobel Prize in Literature cancelled after sexual misconduct scandal

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 04 (ANI): The Swedish Academy, which has been embroiled into controversies over its links to a man accused of sexual assault, announced on Friday that there would be no awardee for the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature honour in 2018.

2018-05-04T08:20:52.482853+00:00 IST

Five platforms to learn languages for free

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): People at all levels are looking to learn a new language - whether it is to enhance their employability or to communicate with someone special in their life. However, the conventional method of learning is time consuming and cost driven.

2018-04-28T12:28:39.853967+00:00 IST

A platform for amateur artists

New Delhi [India], Apr. 27 (ANI): In an endeavour to promote art, Kalyanmayee, Airports Authority of India Women Welfare Association (AAIWWA), recently organised the second art camp, titled 'Prerna - 2,' here.

2018-04-27T10:52:27.916657+00:00 IST

Google celebrates Mahadevi Varma with doodle

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Google on Friday celebrated Hindi poet, freedom fighter, woman's rights activist and educationist Mahadevi Varma through its doodle.

2018-04-26T19:47:17.677889+00:00 IST

Reasons of shift from deep sleep to lighter one

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr 26 (ANI): Turns out, there is a logical reason behind the sudden shift to light sleep from a deep sleep over the course of a night.

2018-04-26T11:36:31.199657+00:00 IST

Delhi to host Academic and Research Integrity Conclave 2018

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Focusing on the role of academic integrity in modern day education, Delhi will host the Academic and Research Integrity Conclave 2018 at the Hotel Le Meridien, on May 2.

2018-04-25T12:59:47.045187+00:00 IST

AECOM, Asia Society launch 'Imagine Delhi'

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Infrastructure group AECOM and the non-profit Asia Society launched the second year of their three-year global conversation series "Imagine 2060: Delivering Tomorrow's Cities Together," here today.

2018-04-24T12:55:12.934528+00:00 IST

CHIKO Adventures to welcome five-day long festival in Manipur

Ukhrul [Manipur] [India], Apr 23 (ANI): CHIKO Adventures, the only travel start-up from Ukhrul, Manipur is all set to welcome one of the state's biggest festival, Shirui Lily State Festival 2018 with interesting events from April 24 to 28.

2018-04-23T13:47:47.231601+00:00 IST

Curtain raiser of Kumbh 2019 concludes at British Parliament

London [United Kingdom], Apr 23 (ANI): The curtain raiser of Kumbh 2019 concluded with much fanfare at the British Parliament, here.

2018-04-23T09:36:10.738601+00:00 IST

Is social media discriminating against women?

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr 22 (ANI): Turns out, discrimination against women is not just restricted to real world. Even the virtual world of social networking sites has fallen prey to the menace.

2018-04-22T08:59:08.626637+00:00 IST

Creating sustainable architecture on contemporary designs

New Delhi [India], Apr 21 (ANI): Among the most complex problems of modern society are reduction of pollution and energy resource expenditure within the building sector.

2018-04-21T09:04:10.935827+00:00 IST

Here's why nature connects Aruna Vasudev and Achal Kumar

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): Anything in shades of black and white is timeless and intriguing, be they brush or painting. It is rightly said that nature can never betray the heart that loves her. It remained the shining factor in the brush strokes of Aruna Vasudev, and captures of Achal Kumar.

2018-04-19T09:01:31.260318+00:00 IST

UK exhibition offers glimpse of South Asia's fascination with Shakespeare

New Delhi [India], Apr 19 (ANI): An exhibition celebrating William Shakespeare's impact across South Asia is being held at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this month.

2018-04-19T08:20:29.618328+00:00 IST

Work blues are not so bad!

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr 18 (ANI): Turns out, workplace anxiety isn't always a bad thing.

2018-04-18T09:40:30.220350+00:00 IST

Spending Too Much Time On Social Media Can Affect Your Mental Health

London [United Kingdom], Apr 17 (ANI): The emergence of social media has allowed us to become masters in keeping ourselves occupied for several hours on our cell phones.

2018-04-17T08:10:35.079733+00:00 IST

American Express, WMF, INTACH complete restoration of Balaji Ghat

New Delhi [India], Apr. 16 (NewsVoir): American Express, World Monument Fund (WMF), and the Indian National Trust of Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) on Monday announced that the restoration of Balaji Ghat, a historic landmark in Varanasi, had been completed.

2018-04-16T12:41:35.307763+00:00 IST

Starbucks apologises for arrest of 2 black men in Philadelphia

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): Following outrage over the controversial arrest of two black men in Philadelphia, Starbucks has apologised for the "disheartening situation."

2018-04-15T07:03:55.490062+00:00 IST

Nation ushers in Pohela Boishakh

New Delhi [India], Apr 15 (ANI): Bengalis around the world are drenched in festivities as they celebrate Pohela Boishakh, which marks the first day of the first month (Baishakh) of the lunisolar Bengali calendar.

2018-04-15T05:39:17.995070+00:00 IST

Beauty lies in the eye of beer-holder

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr 14 (ANI): The concept of beer goggles is not a myth.

2018-04-14T09:42:40.244556+00:00 IST

Punjab celebrates Northeast Fiesta with pomp

Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], Apr 12 (ANI): Celebrating the diverse culture, northeastern students residing in Punjab gathered in Jalandhar city and enthralled the locals with their exotic culture and traditions at the third edition of the Northeast Fiesta.

2018-04-12T11:56:04.396578+00:00 IST

AASA organises its 10th 'Bohagi Utsav'

New Delhi, [India] Apr 10 (ANI): The All Assamese Students Association (AASA) in New Delhi recently organised its annual cultural extravaganza, 'Bohagi Utsav' depicting the quintessence of bohag or the rongali bihu.

2018-04-10T14:18:39.668347+00:00 IST