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What does Vivekananda mean in an age obsessed with networking and validation? Journalist Anshul Chaturvedi decodes the monk’s radical emphasis on self-reliance, questioning faith, and living without fear—showing why his ideas continue to resonate with both believers and sceptics in reference to his book The Vivekananda Handbook for Everyday Living. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Chaturvedi's conversation with classical tabla player Bikram Ghosh at An Author's Afternoon hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation at Taj Bengal in Kolkata on a winter afternoon... more
Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria unveils anthology When Gods Don't Matter at Jaipur LitFest 2026

Jaipur: A deeply reflective and intellectually stimulating session titled “When Gods Don’t Matter” captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 at t ...

Kolkata CP urges elderly to stay alert against digital scams at ‘Pronam’ interaction

Kolkata: Kolkata Commissioner of Police (CP) Manoj Kumar Verma on Saturday urged senior citizens to remain vigilant against rising cases of digital fraud, warning that elderly people are ...

Sona Incubations, Salem picks 17 startups for Rs 11 Mn DST investment, grant

Salem: A dozen startups incubated at the DST-supported Sona Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) received grants totalling Rs. 50 lakhs under the Department of Science and Tech ...

Visva-Bharati University unveils a transformational roadmap under Vice-Chancellor Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh

A felicitation and media outreach programme was held at the Calcutta Press Club, honouring Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati University, and noted public relations ...

Sona College of Technology hosts Think Salem 2025: To spur startup opportunity from Tier-2 Cities

Salem: The auditorium at Sona College of Technology was charged with youthful ambition as aspiring entrepreneurs in their early twenties — from Salem and cities across South India, ...

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Flying gets better: Air Ind ...

Indian airline major Air India today announced a significant enhancement to its popular Mumbai-Frankfurt route, with the deployment of its newly delivered, first line-fit (or made-for-Air India)

Travel game changer! Air In ...

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Air India, India’s leading global airline, have signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect in February.

Air India and Saudia tie up ...

Air India and Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia will begin a new codeshare partnership from February, allowing both airlines to offer expanded route options and smoother connections for passengers travelling between the two countries.