Crossroad cafe inaugurated in Kolkata

Mar 30, 2016, at 03:06 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Crossroad Cafe, a one of its kind cafe, opened its door on Tuesday in south Kolkata's Lake Gardens area.

Rajasthan: Transgender Ganga battles for police placement

Mar 29, 2016, at 04:00 am

Despite the Supreme Court ruling on transgenders being the ‘third gender’ and that they be given employment on the basis of third gender category, Ganga, a transgender from Rajasthan’s Jalore district, who has cleared her police recruitment exam in 2013 still awaits her posting. Rajasthan Post correspondent Rekha Pal traces her journey from her small, progressive village, where she had a normal childhood and growing up to the city arclights, where she is having to face a discriminatory policy regarding her gender.

A Winner in Spirit

Mar 29, 2016, at 03:54 am

Renu Khator is the first Indian American to head a comprehensive research university in USA. California-based SPAN writer Steve Fox reports

Rujuta Diwekar’s book to be launched in Kolkata on Apr 2

Mar 29, 2016, at 03:42 am

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Westland Books, will host the launch of India’s leading fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar’s THE PCOD/ THYROID BOOK on Apr 2.

Kolkata witnessed an art exhibition by disadvantaged children

Mar 28, 2016, at 02:30 pm

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): Art exhibition Agapi, meaning love in Greek, was recently organized by NGO Paint Our World here.

2 premier Kolkata hotels roll out Easter-themed menus

Mar 28, 2016, at 02:20 am

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS) To bring home the flavours of Easter for its discerning patrons, comprising both Christians and non-Christians, two leading Kolkata hospitality hotspots have rolled up lip-smacking menus for this day.

British Council hosts a dance drama by Candoco dance group

Mar 27, 2016, at 07:59 pm

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): British Council on Saturday presented a dance drama performance by the internationally acclaimed Candoco Dance Company at ICCR in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Nikita Singh’s novel ‘Like a Love Song’ to be launched in Starmark next week

Mar 26, 2016, at 10:56 pm

Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harper Collins India, will host the launch of bestselling author Nikita Singh’s novel ‘Like a Love Song’ next week here.

Google doodle features England-Sri Lanka tie

Mar 26, 2016, at 04:07 pm

Mountain View, Mar 26 (IBNS) Google on Saturday, doodled about the upcoming Sri Lanka-England match in the ICC World T20, scheduled to take place later in the day.

'Husain 100'-a five-day celebration in Kolkata to take place in April

Mar 25, 2016, at 05:22 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): 'Husain 100', a five-day celebration of the birth centenary of Maqbool Fida Husain (1915 – 2011), will be held from April 9 to 13 in Kolkata, a city well known for his admirers-who have always marvelled at his greatness in the fields of painting, drawing, writing and filmmaking.

Google doodles about Australia-Pakistan match

Mar 25, 2016, at 04:45 pm

Mountain View, Mar 25 (IBNS) As Pakistan take on Australia in a high voltage match, Google doodle about the upcoming fixture on Friday.

'Husain 100'-a five-day celebration in Kolkata to take place in April

Mar 25, 2016, at 04:48 am

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): 'Husain 100', a five-day celebration of the birth centenary of Maqbool Fida Husain (1915 – 2011), will be held from April 9 to 13 in Kolkata, a city well known for his admirers-who have always marvelled at his greatness in the fields of painting, drawing, writing and film-making.

"RANGOTSAV 2016 celebrated at PC Chandra Gardens, Kolkata

Mar 24, 2016, at 09:27 pm

Kolkata, March 24 (IBNS) Buzz 365 Entertainments and Media Connect celebrated Holi on Thursday in Kolkata's PC Chandra Gardens.

144 Battalion of BSF celebrates Holi

Mar 24, 2016, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS) The Border Security Force's (BSF) 144 Battalion celebrated Holi on Thursday at their Kalyani campus.

Google acknowledges Holi, doodles

Mar 24, 2016, at 04:47 pm

Mountain View, Mar 24 (IBNS) Google on Thursday doodled about Holi, thus acknowledging the Hindu festival.

India celebrates the festival of colour, Holi

Mar 24, 2016, at 04:10 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS) Citizens of India on Thursday, celebrated the festival of colour, Holi, to usher in spring.

Greenwood High School students holds 1st TEDx Conference

Mar 23, 2016, at 10:41 pm

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS): The students of Greenwood High International School organized their first ever TEDx event-TEDxGWHSchool, under the auspices of TED.

Minister inaugurates exhibition on the Parsi community at NGMA

Mar 21, 2016, at 07:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, inaugurated the exhibition titled “Painted Encounters Parsi Traders and the Community" and "No Parsi is an Island” obn Sunday evening at National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi.

Google doodle highlights Australia-Bangladesh encounter

Mar 21, 2016, at 04:39 pm

Mountain View, Mar 21 (IBNS) Google on Monday doodled about the upcoming Australia-Bangladesh match in the World T20, scheduled to take place later in the day.

Revv Up Tea unveils boutique in Kolkata

Mar 20, 2016, at 04:43 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Revv Up,a tea store which offers wide range of innovative infusions and handmade varieties, has unveiled its maiden tea boutique outlet in south Kolkata’s Priya Cinemas .

Kolkata hosts Eastern Fashion Legacy, Chapter 1

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:29 pm

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) Some of the biggest names of the fashion industry assembled in Kolkata to showcase their collections at the Eastern Fashion Legacy, Chapter 1, which is one of the biggest fashion fiestas, recently.

Park Plaza hosts Easter celebration for underprivileged children of Hope Foundation

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS):Kolkata's Park Plaza on Friday celebrated Easter with the unprivileged children of Hope Foundation.

STORY distributes books to underprivileged children

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:16 pm

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, on Friday, graced the book donation ceremony organised by Kolkata’s leading lifestyle store, STORY, and praised the organisation for its efforts in distributing books among the underprivileged children.

Fevicol to host 11th edition of annual ‘Caring with Style’ fashion show

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Mumbai, Mar 19 (IBNS): Adhesives brand Fevicol, part of Pidilite Industries, is set to host the eleventh edition of its annual ‘Caring with Style’ fashion show organised in aid of children suffering from blood cancer.

Madame Tussauds to open in Delhi next year?

Mar 19, 2016, at 03:34 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS) Iconic wax museum Madame Tussauds is planning to open a branch in Indian capital New Delhi next year, media reports said.

Lawrence & Mayo unveils exclusive range of eye wears for Holi

Mar 19, 2016, at 02:36 pm

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Optical retail chain store Lawrence & Mayo unveiled their new Holi collection in Kolkata on Friday.

Britain Curry Festival: British curry kings create a night of indulgence

Mar 19, 2016, at 12:03 am

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS) The Indian curry, which travelled all the way to the United Kingdom (UK) and became the country's favourite food, returns home with the opening of the Britain Curry Festival on Friday at ITC Maurya in New Delhi.

Manipal University campuses observes Earth Hour

Mar 18, 2016, at 10:19 pm

Bangalore, Mar 18 (IBNS): For the first time, Manipal Universities across the country will be observing Earth Hour on Saturday.

IIT fees may go for a steep hike at Rs. 3 lakh

Mar 18, 2016, at 07:50 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS) An IIT panel has approved a proposal for a three-fold hike in the annual fees of all institutes, reports said.

Principal Chief Commissioner inaugurates new Aayakar Seva Kendra for 24 Parganas (North)

Mar 18, 2016, at 07:00 pm

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS) The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax for West Bengal and Sikkim, Anil Kumar Singh, on Thursday inaugurated an Aayakar Seva Kendra (ASK) at Uttarapan, CIT Market, Maniktala Civic Centre, Kolkata, for the benefit of both existing and new taxpayers of North 24 Parganas district.