11,071 Teams participating from PAN India, biggest participation since inception of K-Pop contest in India Guwahati: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and India, Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) in association with LG Electronics is organizing “All India KPOP Contest 2023’. Guwahati hosted the regional round … Read more
Year: 2023
JEE Advanced 2023: List of new programmes introduced by IITs this year.
the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) introduced a number of new courses for students. From BTech Engineering in Physics at IIT-Indore and IIT-Patna to a dual degree in quantum technology at IIT Bombay, the choices for the students are many. Take a look at these courses and their structure and … Read more
Madhya Pradesh colleges to accept admission forms in offline mode from Manipur students.
The Madhya Pradesh government has agreed to grant Manipur’s plea to allow students from the northeastern state to submit paperwork for college admissions offline due to internet outages in certain of the state’s violence-hit areas, an official said on Sunday. These students include sports persons from there who enrol in … Read more
Nike faces backlash for $180 recyclable sneakers: ‘I don’t want it even for free’.
Nike has now introduced its ‘ISPA Mindbody’ sneaker, featuring a deliberately worn-in aesthetic. A departure from the brand‘s sleek style, these sneakers exude a completely tattered and worn-out appearance. Available in mud-coloured and neon green variations, these sneakers were launched earlier this year with a hefty price tag of $180 … Read more
Dior’s Kim Jones celebrates 5 years as designer in gender-fluid Paris men’s show.
Dior’s men’s show was a bold statement by Jones, highlighting the fluidity and interconnectedness of gender in fashion. His fifth-anniversary collection tackled society’s shifting perceptions of manhood head-on but also served to push the boundaries, even as he mirrored them. The historic courtyards of the Ecole Militaire served as … Read more
Barack Obama gets candid with Hasan Minhaj about his end-of-year lists, mental health and dreams in the White House.
The former President of the United States Barack Obama is getting candid about several topics with comedian Hasan Minhaj. In a one-on-one interview, Obama opens up about his famous end-of-year lists, how the events transpired in the US have affected his mental health and the dreams he saw in the … Read more
State Bank of India keeps its home loan rates unchanged. Here’s how to check your applicable interest rate
SBI’s overnight MCLR rate is 7.90 per cent, while the rate for one-month and three-month tenure is 8.10 per cent. The country’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI) has recently tweaked its marginal cost of lending rates (MCLR) even though many banks have revised their lending rates. SBI has kept its … Read more
Belgian shot putter Jolien Boumkwo runs 100m hurdles to save team from disqualification.
Boumkwo appeared all smiles when she carefully attempted each hurdle on Saturday in a video that went viral, after she stepped in when Belgium’s two hurdlers had to pull out due to injury. Belgium shot put and hammer throw champion Jolien Boumkwo displayed great team spirit at the European Championships … Read more
Govt proposes no hike in third party motor insurance for FY24
According to the draft notification, the third-party premium rates for popular and economic cars remain unchanged at Rs 2,094, and for SUVs, it also remains the same at Rs 7,897. In what could be a relief for vehicle owners, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed no hike … Read more
Manipur CM meets Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, briefs about prevailing situation.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Sunday and briefed him about the prevailing situation in the northeastern state, sources said. Singh, who arrived in the national capital from Imphal this morning, went to meet Shah at his residence. The chief … Read more