Google doodles to celebrate Sri Lanka-Afghanistan World T20 encounter

Mar 17, 2016, at 04:22 pm

Mountain View, Mar 17 (IBNS) Google on Thursday dedicated a doodle towards the upcoming Sri Lanka-Afghanistan encounter in the World T20 later in the day.

Starmark, in association with Niyogi Books, hosts the launch of ‘And the Teesta Flows...’

Mar 16, 2016, at 09:08 pm

Kolkata March 15 (IBNS) Authors Samita Chaudhuri and Utpal Chaudhuri unveiled their book, ‘And the Teesta Flows...’ at an outlet of leading lifestyle store Starmark in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Amazing grace

Mar 15, 2016, at 05:13 pm

In the relentless move to steamroll old houses a piece of history might get lost forever as a recently released book on Kolkata’s old houses highlights even as a citizens’ movement to stop the trend gets momentum in the city, reports Ranjita Biswas

Google doodles about India-New Zealand World T20 clash

Mar 15, 2016, at 04:32 pm

Mountain View, Mar 15 (IBNS) Google on Tuesday dedicated a doodle to the upcoming India versus New Zealand World T20 cricket match, scheduled to take place later in the day.

Indian scholar appointed as VC of Canberra University

Mar 15, 2016, at 01:31 am

Melbourne, Mar 14 (IBNS) Indian scholar H. Deep Saini has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra.

There will be no National Commission for Cultural and Heritage Sites, says minister

Mar 14, 2016, at 07:17 pm

New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS) In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Dr. Mahesh Sharma, said the Government does not intend to constitute a National Commission for Cultural and Heritage Sites.

The 11th Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) announced

Mar 12, 2016, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi, Mar 12 (IBNS): After a weeklong celebration of theatre in the national capital, the 11th Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) concluded with a much awaited red carpet Awards Night, held at The Taj Mahal Hotel, Mansingh Road.

iLead Institute joins hands with Cambridge Marketing College in UK

Mar 12, 2016, at 09:09 pm

Kolkata, March 12 (IBNS): iLead Institute of Kolkata, in collaboration with Cambridge Marketing College, UK, on Wednesday launched its International Certification Program in Marketing Practice (Basic).

Balinese cuisine conquers heart of Kolkata foodie, chefs flown-in from the sea-ringed land

Mar 12, 2016, at 07:08 pm

Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS) Bringing a little Jakarta in the heart of New Town, Swissotel Kolkata Neotia Vista introduced authentic Balinese delicacies for the city gourmet, from the lip smacking special delicacies to the omnipresent and cheaper street food, familiarizing adventurous Kolkatans with the cuisine of the ancient land for the first time.

Back-to-School sale begins at STORY on Saturday

Mar 12, 2016, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS) The annual Back-to-School sale at STORY, the leisure store on Elgin Road in Kolkata, and its three outlets located in Diamond Plaza Mall, Nager Bazar (north Kolkata), Avani River Side Mall, Howrah and Junction Mall, Durgapur, begins from March 12.

Vadehra Art Gallery to host William Dalrymple photo exhibition

Mar 11, 2016, at 07:06 pm

New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS) Vadehra Art Gallery here will host an exhibition of black and white photographs by acclaimed author William Dalrymple this month.

Tata Power accomplishes the “Trek100” mission as part of its centenary year celebrations

Mar 10, 2016, at 11:08 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, recently held its Centenary year celebrations in Mumbai to acknowledge the culmination of its 100 years of operation.

Royal Challenge Sports Drink releases the #PlayBold Anthem

Mar 10, 2016, at 09:48 pm

Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Royal Challenge Sports Drink is all set to fuel this unwavering aspiration by giving it a single sound through an anthem that inspires the nation to #PlayBold.

Boredom drove me to open my own company: Chaity Ghosh

Mar 10, 2016, at 07:25 pm

Boredom drove her to seek unchartered territory as she left her well salaried job to start her own event management company and thus Phreedom 4ever was formed. Chaity Ghosh has headed the health insurance sector, followed by the financial sector and entertainment business. The entrepreneur's next endeavor is film production. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out what keeps her ticking.

IGNOU signs MOU with RAI, to provide ODL programme in Retail Sector

Mar 10, 2016, at 05:51 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Retailer Association of India (RAI), Mumbai at the university’s headquarters in the capital.

Casa Kitchen to host Food Fusion Fiesta

Mar 10, 2016, at 05:26 pm

Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Kolkata- based restaurant Casa Kitchen is all set to host Food Fusion Fiesta from Mar 12.

Eastern fashion legacy is all about the East and its heritage: Arijit Dutta

Mar 10, 2016, at 02:24 am

Arijit Dutta, Managing Director of Priya Entertainments PVT Ltd, has conceived the Eastern Fashion Legacy, a new fashion event in the eastern part of India. As the event draws near, Dutta opens up about the various aspects enshrouding the upcoming event in a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity.

Mahesh Sharma releases book on cultural heritage of Trans Himalayan HP

Mar 09, 2016, at 08:33 pm

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) Dr. Mahesh Sharma , Minister for State (I/C) for Culture and Tourism and Minister of State for Civil Aviation, released a book entitled “The Culture Heritage of Trans Himalayas-Kinnaur” on Tuesday.

Google celebrates Clara Rockmore's 105th birthday with interactive doodle

Mar 09, 2016, at 03:32 pm

New York, Mar 9 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google on Wednesday decorated its homepage with a doodle celebrating Lithuanian virtuoso performer of the theremin Clara Rockmore's 105th birthday.

UK born Rishi Banerjee enthralls audience with Tagore concert in Kolkata

Mar 09, 2016, at 06:40 am

Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS) UK born Rabindrasangeet vocalist Rishi Banerjee made a quick stop in Kolkata to present a unique concept ‘Then sings my soul’, exploring the special relationship between Rabindranath and his nieces Indira Devi Choudhurani and Sarala Devi.

Reebok India launches 'Be More Human' campaign with Kangana Ranaut

Mar 09, 2016, at 02:18 am

Kolkata/New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Continuing its global mission to change how people perceive and experience fitness, Reebok India launched its new #BeMoreHuman campaign, featuring its newly appointed brand ambassador Kangana Ranaut.

Veteran Jharkhand lawyer's memoirs capture snatches of history of Seraikella Princely State

Mar 09, 2016, at 01:55 am

Seraikella, Jharkhand, Mar 8 (IBNS) Unveiled recently, Seraikella Musings, memoirs of Dibyendu Gopal Bagchi, one of the longest serving lawyers of undivided Bihar, contains snatches of history of the erstwhile princely state, now carved out as a district in southern Jharkhand.

Bengal celebrates Lithuanian National Day

Mar 08, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS) : Kolkata recently witnessed the bridging of barriers when Lithuania inaugurated its Honorary Consulate in Kolkata.

Google doodles to celebrate women

Mar 08, 2016, at 04:52 pm

Mountain View, Mar 8 (IBNS) Google on Tuesday dedicated an interactive doodle to women on the occasion of International Women's Day.

WB State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, RBU's Department of Sculpture holds 6-day workshop on mask making

Mar 08, 2016, at 03:48 am

Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts and the Department of Sculpture, Rabindra Bharati University held a six-day residential workshop on the making of Rava masks at the Jela Parishad Bungalow in Kamakhyaguri, and also in some of its surrounding areas in Alipurduar in West Bengal.

Rashtrapati Bhavan to host week-long ‘Festival of Innovations’

Mar 07, 2016, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS) President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, will open the week-long Festival of Innovations by inaugurating the Exhibition of Innovations on Saturday, March 12 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Manpasand to flavour Baskin-Robbins experience with fruit drinks magic at 250 ice cream outlets

Mar 07, 2016, at 09:09 pm

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): India’s leading fruit juice player, Manpasand Beverages Ltd, has entered into an exclusive tie up with ice cream major Baskin-Robbins.

Assam girl wins East Zone beauty contest

Mar 07, 2016, at 07:33 pm

Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS) Guwahati girl Krishnamoni Hazarika won the crown of Miss India Beauty 2016 finale (Eastern zone) pipping 19 other finalists from the region in a beauty pageant organised by Silver Dream Entertainment.

Cart That Art painting show in Kolkata inspired by e-commerce jargons

Mar 06, 2016, at 08:43 pm

Kolkata, Mar 6 (IBNS): Cart That Art-Priceless Art@ Artful Prices is an eclectic mix of around 75 attractive paintings that represent everything from spirituality to various facades of Kolkata and a plethora of moods and melodies on canvas that were exhibited in the city with affordable price tags to the works.

Kolkata hosts 4-day long classical music festival

Mar 06, 2016, at 06:44 pm

Kolkata, Mar 6 (IBNS): Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers in association with Behala Sankriti Sammmilini inaugurated the fourth edition of Behala Classical Festival on Thursday at the Blind School ground in Kolkata's Behala area.