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We need strong laws, severest punishments, not empty promises: Abhishek Banerjee amid demand for justice in RG Kar case | Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Bengal govt accepts list of students' demands, cancels Sandip Ghosh's appointment | Mob tries to set ablaze school bus with children on board during Bharat Bandh in Bihar's Gopalganj | 15 killed, 17 injured as fire breaks out at Andhra Pradesh pharma firm | Central force deployed at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital as per Supreme Court order | Narendra Modi describes Poland as key economic partner in Central Europe ahead of his first visit to the country | Power of Bengal govt should not be unleashed on anti-RG Kar rape-murder protesters: Supreme Court | Union Minister Jitendra Singh directs UPSC chief to cancel lateral entry advertisement for recruitment in bureaucracy amid criticisms | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: SC directs CISF to provide security at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to enable doctors to resume work | RG Kar: Junior doctors to continue cease work despite Supreme Court's appeal to resume services

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Ugadi with wife, greets followers

Apr 08, 2016, at 07:56 pm

Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS) Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Friday, greeted his fans on the occasion of Ugadi, while celebrating it with his wife Anjali.

Cambridge University Press launches new book on Indian Sundarbans

Apr 08, 2016, at 01:52 am

Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Cambridge University Press has unveiled a new book on the Communities and Development in the Indian Sundarbans at the Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata.

Delhi to host first National Trival Carnival

Apr 07, 2016, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, while inaugurating the conference of State Tribal Welfare Ministers/ Principal Secretaries/ Secretaries to evolve strategies for overall development of tribal communities on Thursday announced that the First National Tribal Carnival will be held in Delhi from April 29 to May 2, 2016.

Kolkata: U.S Consulate in collaboration with Ananta Aspen Center hosts Our Voice, Our Journey VI

Apr 07, 2016, at 02:59 am

Kolkata, Apr 6 IBNS): The American Center recently in collaboration with Ananta Aspen Center hosted the sixth edition of Our Voice, Our Journey to mark the celebration of International Women's Day and explore the lives of four dynamic women and the difference they have made to their communities.

‘Husain 100’ to celebrate birth centenary of Maqbool Fida Husain In Kolkata

Apr 06, 2016, at 06:30 pm

Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS):‘Husain 100’, a five-day celebration of the birth centenary of late painter Maqbool Fida Husain (1915 – 2011), will be hosted in Kolkata from Apr 9 to 13.

Starmark, Karigar to launch Martin Kampchen: Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath

Apr 06, 2016, at 05:46 pm

Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS) Kolkata's iconic lifestyle store Starmark in association with Karigar, will host the launch of Martin Kampchen: Anubhahe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall on Apr 8.

Google doodles to celebrate 120th anniversary of first modern Olympic Games

Apr 06, 2016, at 03:38 pm

New York, Apr 6 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Wednesday decorated its homepage with a doodle celebrating 120th anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games.

Wrogn arrives in Mumbai

Apr 06, 2016, at 12:32 am

Mumbai, Apr 5 (IBNS): Wrogn curated by Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli and founded by Universal Sportsbiz (USPL), has made its debut in Mumbai with the launch of the brand’s second standalone store in India - at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla.

British Council launches research on learning of English in Bihar titled ‘English in Education: Bihar Profile’

Apr 05, 2016, at 11:54 pm

Patna, Apr 5 (IBNS) : The British Council is delighted to announce the publication of ‘English in Education: Bihar Profile’, a comprehensive reference document on the teaching and learning of English within the general picture of education in the state and a ‘snapshot’ of current systems and practices at one specific moment in time, late November 2015.

Royal Mail marks 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with Special Stamps

Apr 05, 2016, at 11:46 pm

London, Apr 5 (IBNS): Britain's Royal Mail is issuing a set of Special Stamps to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, one of the most published authors and most performed dramatists of all time.

A royal Grand Finale by Rohit Bal concludes Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016

Apr 05, 2016, at 07:35 pm

Mumbai, Apr 5 (IBNS) Rohit Bal’s spectacular Grand Finale show on Monday, brought the curtains down for the Summer/Resort 2016 edition of Lakmé Fashion Week.

Rice is not an enemy, eat it to remain healthy: Rujuta Diwekar

Apr 05, 2016, at 02:36 am

Kolkata, April 4 (IBNS): Celebrity fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar, while launching her book The PCOD Thyroid Book, on Saturday at the Starmark lifestyle and bookstore here, said eating rice is not linked to gaining weight if one does some compulsory exercise every day.

The Lakmé Salon Illuminate Show by Nikhil Thampi brings galaxy of style, fashion to Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort

Apr 04, 2016, at 09:50 pm

Kolkata / Mumbai, Apr 4 (IBNS): Inspired by the magnificent universe, ‘The Show Stopping Illuminate Collection’ drew its creative flair from the beauty of the skies above.

EIRC of ICSI, Thought Exchange Forum conducts debate on “Compliance: A Paradigm Shift' in Kolkata

Apr 04, 2016, at 09:33 pm

Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS) The Eastern India Regional Council of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (EIRC of ICSI), in association with Thought Exchange Forum, organised debate on “Compliance: A Paradigm Shift' in Kolkata on Saturday.

Benjarong celebrates Songkran Festival with Thai street food festival

Apr 04, 2016, at 09:30 pm

Bangalore, Apr 4 (IBNS) : Benjarong, a popular Thai restaurant, will celebrate Songkran Festival with an exciting street food festival to mark Thai New Year at it’s outlet in Ulsoor Road here from Apr 6 to Apr 24.

Shoulder it, stylishly

Apr 04, 2016, at 06:00 pm

Off-shoulder tops are hot this summer according to fashion designers. Pramita Bose reports

LFW: Karn Malhotra presents “Siren Squad” collection

Apr 04, 2016, at 01:26 am

Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS): The “Siren Squad” by Karn Malhotra at Stage One during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 featured an eclectic mix of clothing that delighted the audience with its boldness and vibrancy. What caught their attention was the effortlessness with which they could be worn; both before the sun goes down and after it.

Shraddha Kapoor walks the ramp for Masaba Gupta at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer

Apr 03, 2016, at 03:43 am

Mumbai, Apr 2(IBNS) : Actress Shraddha Kapoor took to ramp for ace fashion designer Masaba Gupta, who showcased her latest collection at the ongoing Lakmé Fashion Week.

LFW: Siddhartha Bansal showcases his couture

Apr 03, 2016, at 02:33 am

Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS) Splashing the runway with a burst of numerous hues, Siddhartha Bansal epitomized his design story with crafty prints and embroideries in fluid silhouettes and timeless creations for men and women at Stage One during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 on Saturday.

Wall Street Bar comes up with new food and beverage menu

Apr 03, 2016, at 01:40 am

Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): Wall Street Bar, the Gastro Pub on Thursday launched its new food and beverage menu here.

Sonal Varma showcases her label Rara Avis

Apr 03, 2016, at 12:16 am

Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS) Designer Sonal Varma, through her label ‘Rara Avis’, showcased a blissful floral fantasy at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 on Saturday.

LFW: Shriya Bhupal makes her debut

Apr 02, 2016, at 11:28 pm

Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS) Making a stunning debut at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 on Saturday, Shriya Bhupal’s ‘Shriya Som’ label collection ‘Ebb and Flow’ offered a variety of fashion statements.

Kolkata: Nikita Singh launches ‘Like a Love Song’ at Starmark

Apr 02, 2016, at 09:29 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Author Nikita Singh flew down to Kolkata to launch her latest novel ‘Like a Love Song’ at the popular lifestyle retail chain Starmark's South City mall outlet on Tuesday.

Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ gets a makeover to help preserve UK dialect

Apr 02, 2016, at 12:46 am

London, Apr 1 (IBNS) One of William Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies – ‘Hamlet’ – is being translated in to the Black Country (UK) dialect, as part of a project that is aiming to record, celebrate and preserve the distinctive language of the area.

Kiren Rijiju interacts with students from Arunachal Pradesh

Apr 01, 2016, at 07:55 pm

New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, met a group of 14 girl students from West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, who are on excursion tour organized by Indo Tibetan Border Police, in New Delhi, on Friday.

Manipal ProLearn offers certification in Financial Modelling using Excel

Apr 01, 2016, at 01:00 am

Bangalore, Mar 31 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn offers a certification program in Financial Modelling Using Excel, which instils an in-depth understanding of financial modelling techniques like forecasting financial statements, company valuation and analysing M&A transactions.

LFW 2016: High tech digital electronic fashion fantasy unleashed by ElektroCouture and Friends

Mar 31, 2016, at 05:49 pm

Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS) ElektroCouture, Germany’s top high-tech digital fashion label along with six other international brands dazzled the audience with techno drama at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 recently.

Google doodle depicts India-West Indies clash

Mar 31, 2016, at 04:54 pm

Mountain View, Mar 31 (IBNS) Google on Thursday, doodled about the upcoming India-West Indies semifinal encounter in the ICC World T20, scheduled to happen later in the day.

Google doodles about New Zealand-England semifinal clash

Mar 30, 2016, at 05:10 pm

Mountain View, Mar 30 (IBNS) Google on Wednesday doodle about the all important New Zealand-England semifinal clash in the ICC World T20, scheduled to feature later in the day.

Manipal ProLearn offers certification in Google Analytics and Tag Manager

Mar 30, 2016, at 04:29 pm

Bangalore, Mar 29 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn on Tuesday said it is offering a certification program in Google Analytics and Tag Manager, which teaches learners how to collect and analyse data about a website’s visitors, digital marketing and more.