Australia and India deepen school partnerships
Jan 14, 2017, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Australia and India have enhanced their bilateral school collaboration with the arrival of Australian teachers in Delhi under the 2017 Australia-India BRIDGE School Partnership program.
Maharashtra Tourism to strengthen Student Exchange Programs between Indian and Japan
Jan 14, 2017, at 12:18 am
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): On the second day of his tour in the Wakayama Prefecture in Japan, Tourism Minister, Government of Maharashtra, Jaykumar Rawal was welcomed by the city Mayor of Tanabe City Mitsutoshi Manago to visit Tanabe City.
David Guetta's Mumbai concert called off
Jan 13, 2017, at 10:34 pm
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Mumbai concert of Grammy Award-winning DJ and music producer David Guetta, which was scheduled to be held on Friday, has been called off, media reports said.
Tollywood actor Koel Mallick launches new comic book series for children
Jan 13, 2017, at 08:22 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Popular Tollywood actor Koel Mallick released a new series of comic books for children on Thursday at Starmark's South City Mall outlet in Kolkata.
Our school is even open to students suffering from dyslexia: Rupamala Singh
Jan 12, 2017, at 10:11 pm
Rupamala Singh, a woman donning many hats, including that of a journalist, educationist, and marketing and communication expert, speaks to Shilpa Salwan of IBNS about Hayde Heritage Academy, where she is the Principal.
India celebrates Swami Vivekananda's 154th birth anniversary
Jan 12, 2017, at 07:36 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): India on Thursday celebrated the 154th birth anniversary of late spiritual guru, Hindu monk and philosopher Swami Vivekananda.
Kolkata: Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts to host Haveli Sangeet on Jan 14
Jan 11, 2017, at 11:47 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts is all set to enthrall audience with a session of traditional Haveli Sangeet
Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 to take place from Feb 1-5 at JioGarden
Jan 11, 2017, at 09:38 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Lakmé Fashion Week announces dates and a new venue for its Summer/Resort 2017 edition. Block your calendars from Feb 1 to 5 as Lakmé Fashion Week is all set to take the leap to JioGarden, Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
Flaunting baby bumps: New age moms
Jan 11, 2017, at 08:15 pm
Be it Kareena Kapoor or the woman next door, today moms-to-be do not hesitate to flaunt this beautiful phase in their life. They are confident, aware and fashionably attired too, finds Pramita Bose
IGNOU launches Certificate Programme in Russian Language
Jan 09, 2017, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The School of Foreign Languages of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Certificate programme in Russian Language which aims to provide the basics of Russian Language for beginners enabling them to read, write and speak Russian language in an accurate manner.
New Delhi World Book Fair to focus on women's writing down the years
Jan 07, 2017, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): The theme 'Manushi' chosen for the New Delhi World Book Fair is very crucial in present times to understand women perspective, said Union HRD Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey while inaugurating the nine-day fair starting on Saturday.
Restorar Rongbaji: A culinary feast
Jan 07, 2017, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): The second edition of the three-day food fiesta, Restorar Rongbaji was inaugurated on Friday by NGO Sarthak at Mukundapur in south Kolkata.
AKLF 2017 focuses on the inclusiveness of Kolkata say organisers
Jan 07, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): Kolkata and the Hooghly river flowing to the west together symbolise inclusiveness in today's world of exclusiveness, the reason why the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF 2017) organisers chose to announce the programme and its theme on a boat cruise down the river on Friday.
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Google pays tribute to Sandford Fleming on his 190th birthday
Jan 07, 2017, at 04:21 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Popular search Google on Saturday paid tribute to Scottish Canadian engineer and inventor Sandford Fleming on his 190th birthday with a doodle.
Jan 07, 2017, at 04:56 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): To let the devotees have a safe Ganga Sagar Mela this year, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah has partnered with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS). Through this partnership the hospital provides Basic Life Support (BLS) Training to 150 members of the Red Cross Society, who would be present at the Ganga Sagar Mela 2017 as volunteers.
Genpact, Calcutta University create Financial Services Strategic Partnership
Jan 06, 2017, at 04:52 am
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS) Genpact, a global leader in digitally-powered business process management and services, on Thursday announced an agreement with Calcutta University for a consultancy and research partnership in banking and financial services analytics.
Suzlon Foundation installs solar lights at welfare hostels in Andhra's Anantapur
Jan 06, 2017, at 04:35 am
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, jan 5 (IBNS): Suzlon Foundation in collaboration with Menda Foundation, undertook a drive to install solar lights across six welfare hostels in Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh.
New kid in Park Street block, Mamagoto adds to Kolkata's fine dining experience
Jan 05, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Park Street with its array of restaurants has never disappointed us. Mamagoto is the new kid in the block. Needless to say, this much acclaimed chain of Pan Asian Restaurant had huge expectations built up around it as soon as it opened its doors in Kolkata. One fine weekend we decided to give it a try. And true to its reputation this newly opened Kolkata restaurant did not disappoint us.
JW Marriott Kitchen in Kolkata offers international fare
Jan 05, 2017, at 05:50 pm
The Kitchen at JW Marriott, the recently opened five-star hotel in Kolkata, offers a truly international fare with dashes of the local favourites.
Cable TV Show 2017 inaugurated in Kolkata
Jan 04, 2017, at 10:53 pm
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS): Cable TV Show 2017 Kolkata, one of the largest shows on satellite and cable television & broadband in India, was flagged off on Wednesday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Chief Guest, Janab Firhad Hakim, Minister-in-Charge of Municipal Affairs, inaugurated the event in the presence of Guest-of-Honour, Aroop Biswas, Minister-in-Charge, Housing & Youth Affairs, Government of West Bengal.
Kolkata to host ‘Flame of Hope’ on Jan 21
Jan 03, 2017, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS): Tata Medical Center, a not-for-profit facility providing comprehensive cancer treatment and care at Kolkata, announces a performing arts evening, ‘Flame of Hope’, in Kolkata on Jan 21.
Google doodles to celebrate Savitribai Phule's 186th birth anniversary
Jan 03, 2017, at 07:00 pm
Mountain View, Jan 3 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Tuesday doodled to commemorate the 186th birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule.
Bad Service: Consumers don't need to pay service fee at restaurants, says govt
Jan 02, 2017, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Giving a major relief to customers, the Indian government on Monday announced that if someone is unhappy with the service then he can refuse to pay the service fee which is tacked on the bill by several restaurants.
Kolkata Trams: A nostalgia-driven ride
Jan 02, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): A select group of senior citizens in Kolkata travelled down memory lane in a special New Year Day Tram ride organised by a city-based event management firm, Mintlime.
Jan 02, 2017, at 06:49 pm
For the first time perhaps in the history of film festivals in India, third gender individuals were given delegate passes to attend the screenings at the recent 21st International Film Festival of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. Shoma A. Chatterji gives a ringside view.
Google doodles to celebrate new year
Jan 01, 2017, at 11:49 pm
New York, Jan 1 (IBNS): With a doodle showing dropping of balloons, popular search engine Google on Sunday celebrated new year.
Celebrities, revellers usher in new year with grand celebrations
Jan 01, 2017, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): With the clock striking midnight, people across world engrossed in several merrymaking activities to embrace the new year amid fun, fiesta and entertainment.
Farewell 2016: That Was the Year That Was
Dec 31, 2016, at 09:28 pm
As the year comes to a close, IBNS correspondents Supriyo Hazra and Sudipto Maity review the past 12 months when India was much in international focus after PM Modi's dramatic announcement to demonetise 86 percent of the currency to fight black money and corruption
Kolkata: Workshop on tribal art form organised in RBU
Dec 30, 2016, at 09:30 pm
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance, Music and Visual Arts in association with Rabindra Bharati University and Lalit Kala Akademi on Thursday inaugurated a workshop on Santhal Pata painting of Jadu Pata series in Kolkata.
XAT 2017 to be held on Jan 8, to remain pen-paper based
Dec 29, 2016, at 11:26 pm
Kolkata, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2017 will be on the similar pattern like previous years. The entrance test is to follow the Pen-Paper format like every year.