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Nitish Kumar to leave for New Delhi on Sep 5, slams BJP for Manipur defection of JD(U)

Patna: In a bid to forge opposition unity to counter BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will leave for New Delhi on Sept 5 and sharply criticised the saffron party for engineering defection in JD(U) MLAs of Manipur.

by TWF September 03, 2022

Nora Fatehi quizzed by Delhi Police in Rs. 200-cr extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar

Bollywood actor and dancing sensation Nora Fatehi was Friday quizzed by the economic offences wing of the Delhi Police in a Rs. 200-crore extortion case involving jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, media reports said.

by TWF September 03, 2022

PM Modi commissions INS Vikrant, says 'our security concerns Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific'

Kochi/UNI: Commissioning the first indigenously designed and built warship INS Vikrant Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India's security interests to the world and hailed the momentous occasion as the country did away with yet another mark of her colonial past with the Navy unveiling a "Bharatiya nishaan".

by TWF September 02, 2022

19th International Foodtech Kolkata 2022 show gearing up to draw foreign and Indian companies

Kolkata/IBNS: More than 130 major foreign and Indian food and hospitality sector companies and leading brands would participate at the eastern regions largest food and hospitality exhibition - 19th International Foodtech Kolkata 2022 to be held at the Biswa Bangla Milan Mela Prangan from 26 to 28 August.

by Trans World Features August 19, 2022

Independence Day: Mega 75x50 ft national flag hoisted by Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru

Salem: A mega national flag measuring 75x50 feet and hand painted by 75 students of fashion technology department of Sona College of Technology and Textile Technology dept of Thiagarajar Polytechnic Salem over 14 days was hosted by Tamil Nadu Minister for Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply KN Nehru at Salem on Sunday.

by Trans World Features August 14, 2022

Cathedral of The Most Holy Rosary in Kolkata holds special mass and inter faith meet

Kolkata: The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, Burrabazar, Kolkata, held a special mass on Sunday conducted by the Vatican Nuncio to India and Nepal, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli with Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, President of The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, Myanmar, the Archbishop of Calcutta Thomas DSouza and Rev. Father Franklin Menezes, Pro-Vicar of The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, and other dignitaries.

by Trans World Features July 24, 2022

Polyglot-educationist Father Nirmol Gomes to be ordained Bishop of Krishnanagar diocese

Kolkata: A polyglot and educationist for over four decades, Father Nirmol Vincent Gomes, 63, would be ordained the Bishop of Krishnanagar diocese on Saturday at a function at the `Cathedral of the Holy Redeemer in Krishnanagar.

by Trans World Features July 21, 2022

Non-utility sector main focus in IEEMA's eastern region flagship event; over 82 senior officials to join

Kolkata: More than 82 senior officials from various non-utility organisations will discuss their upcoming requirements with sellers during a two-day event organised by the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA).

by Trans World Features June 30, 2022

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates its 64th Annual Day with over 1500 students

Salem: The Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrated its 64th annual day to reflect and rejoice on yet another eventful year that marked the completion of 65 years of training nearly 50000 students.

by Trans World Features June 14, 2022

Eastern Railway sensitises people on International Level Crossings Awareness Day

Kolkata: The Indian Railways Thursday observed the International Level Crossings Awareness Day (ILCAD) across India.

by Trans World Features June 12, 2022

Catholic nun among women achievers honoured at Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav North East Festival 2022

Agartala/Kolkata: A 65-year-old Catholic nun from India's Northeast, Sister Judith Shadap, was honoured by the Tripura state for women empowerment initiatives at the recent Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, North East Festival 2022.

by Trans World Features May 25, 2022

Sona Colleges Fashion Technology team earns patent for sewing machine for people with special needs

Bengaluru: The fashion technology team at Salems Sona College of Technology has earned a patent for modifying industrial sewing machines used by the garment industry that can now be used by people with special needs.

by Trans World Features May 14, 2022

South Indias Sona Group 50:50 JV with Australias Mycelium Biotechnology

Bengaluru: South Indias diversified Sona Group has forged a 50:50 joint venture with Australias Mycelium Biotechnology Group to set up a state-of-the art Mycelium research and production facility in Salem.

by Trans World Features April 22, 2022

Plant Based Foods Industry Association delegation meets Union Minister to enable the plant-based food ecosystem in India

New Delhi: A delegation of the newly-formed Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) met Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State For Food Processing Industries, at his residence here recently.

by Trans World Features March 19, 2022

HireMee features among $5Mn XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling competition top rankers

Bengaluru: Indias skilling, assessment and job platform HireMee has made it to the list of five finalists of the $5Mn XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling competition -- the sole non-US firm to make it to the prestigious global list.

by Trans World Features March 02, 2022

Union Budget: Sona Group of Education Institutions chief welcomes govt's initiative to further strengthen digital education initiatives

New Delhi: FM Nirmala Seetharaman's announcement on further strengthening the digital education initiatives of the government is 'very much welcome', said Chocko Valliappa, Vice Chairman, Sona Group of Education Institutions, Salem.

by Trans World Features February 01, 2022

Sourav Ganguly, others join Pronam virtual meet held by Kolkata CP

Kolkata: Kolkata Commissioner of Police, Vineet Goyal and other police officials, held a virtual meeting with the senior citizens of Pronam.

by Trans World Features January 19, 2022

Top CII Innovative Institution Award 2021 for Thiagarajar Polytechnic College

Bengaluru: Salem-based Thiagarajar Polytechnic College emerged as the winner in the CII instituted Industrial Innovation Awards 2021 among polytechnics, making the 64-year old polytechnic in the country to have won this honour.

by Trans World Features December 29, 2021

Legal Salah envisions expansion in rural India, appoints Ranjan Mistry as Strategic Advisor

Kolkata: Legal Salah, a legal-tech startup, announced the onboarding of Ranjan Mistry, a famous Indian serial social entrepreneur, as it's Strategic Advisor and board member to further the company's expansion plans in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

by Trans World Features December 06, 2021

Legal Salah to inaugurate offices in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, people facing tech barriers a priority

Kolkata/IBNS: Legal Salah, an online legal solutions provider, is set to mark its physical presence in Bengaluru and Hyderabad with new offices at both locations to provide a diversified mix of legal services in offline mode.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2021

Telecommunication has gone beyond our imagination to build the new world: Sam Pitroda

by Trans World Features November 16, 2021

Interfaith prayer held at Kolkata's Mother House

Kolkata: An interfaith prayer meeting with the theme `To end pandemic and build bridges of peace and to serve suffering humanity with love, compassion and understanding was held at the Mother House in the Missionaries of Charity, here on Monday.

by Trans World Features November 10, 2021

Pakistan-backed Khalistan referendum in London attracts less than '2000' voters

London: The Khalistan referendum, which was held in London on Sunday propped by Pakistan, whose spy agency is trying to revive the anti-India Khalistan separatism cause, has failed to attract much attention of voters, according to media reports.

by Trans World Features November 02, 2021

IT services provider Vee Technologies new delivery centre in Philippines

Bengaluru: New York-Bengaluru co-headquartered IT services provider Vee Technologies has announced the opening of a new delivery centre in the Philippines to expand its global footprint.

by Trans World Features July 23, 2021

Salem Thiagarajar polytechnic student combines the physical and virtual for an entertaining cycle ride

Salem: Parks, gardens and monuments, like everything else, wore a deserted look during the Covid-19 lockdown.

by Trans World Features July 06, 2021

Four churches attacked in Myanmar, Bishops appeal for peace

Yangon: Catholic bishops along with the president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Myanmar have appealed for peace amid deaths of people who had taken shelter in a Catholic church in Loikaw town of Myanmar besides continuing attacks on the churches in the country now under a military regime.

by Trans World Features June 15, 2021

'One China' policy acts as a deterrent to India-Taiwan relations: Experts

India's support for 'One China' policy- which is the acknowledgement that there is only one Chinese government with no diplomatic recognition of Taiwan - is a deterrent to burgeoning security and political cooperation, according to panelists at a Roundtable on India's Taiwan policy.

by Trans World Features May 23, 2021

Amid a raging pandemic, Kolkata-based The Bengal with Prabha Khaitan Foundation mount extensive effort to aid the distressed

Kolkata: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." As India reels under the devastating second wave of Covid19, these famous Dickensian words come true like never before. Amid the raging pandemic, community organisations rise to the occasion like a shimmering ray of hope for people.

by Trans World Features May 22, 2021

Nine chosen start-ups in Techstars Bangalore for 3rd India Cohort

Bengaluru: Here are the names of nine chosen start-ups for Techstars Bangalores 3rd cohort in India.

by Trans World Features May 21, 2021

Techstars Bangalore selects start-ups for its 3rd Cohort in India

Bengaluru: Techstars Bangalore has announced names of nine Indian startups for its 3rd cohort in India. The Techstars trademark mentorship-driven acceleration program will run virtually during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each selected startup will get an investment of US$120,000.

by Trans World Features May 15, 2021