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23-foot-wide lunar replica unveiled at Kolkata's Victoria Memorial Hall
•The moon has descended on the lawns of Victoria Memorial, much to the delight of the city people who were seen thronging the northern gate of the iconic structure to view the spectacle

Museum of the Moon: Giant 23-ft Moon replica is being showcased in Victoria Memorial gardens in Kolkata this weekend
•A touring artwork, the 3D installation of the moon has been made using imagery from NASAs Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, one of the exhibition organisers said.

British Council's curated film screenings open a window into the UK during the World Wars
Suryasarathibhattacharya •The British Council film screenings are part of the UK-India year of culture 2017 celebrations, commemorating friendly ties between the two nations.

Anoushka Shankar on her musical journey and composing for a film for the first time
Neerjad •Anoushka Shankar talks about the experience of being the youngest person and first woman to be nominated for a Grammy in the World Music category

Cambridge University and German mobile language-learning app Babbel join hands for English tests
•Babbel and Cambridge University have jointly developed the test and will split revenue on what will be marketed as the "Babbel English Test".
British Council goes online with a top-notch digital library service
Adityam •The British Council Library has started offering annual online memberships for Rs. 1100 per year.

British Council will organise roadshow to attract Indian students to UK
Fp Archives •The British Council is planning to organise roadshows and a 'Great UK Education Seminar' in more than 17 cities across India.

British Council, Universities UK oppose student visa changes
Fp Archives •The organisations feel applications from legitimate students including from India may reduce.



