The British Council announces GREAT Britain Scholarships

Feb 12, 2016, at 11:26 pm

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): As part of the UK in Kolkata Week, the British Council has announced the launch of the GREAT Britain Scholarships – India 2016 worth approximately 150 million rupees as part of the 'GREAT BRITAIN' campaign .

Manipal ProLearn offers Cloud Computing with AWS

Feb 12, 2016, at 09:49 pm

Bangalore, Feb 12 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn has launched a certification course in Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Green Trends salon launches special offer to celebrate V-Day

Feb 12, 2016, at 02:49 am

Bangalore, Feb 11 (IBNS): Green Trends Unisex Hair & Style Salon is celebrating Valentine's Day with an offer wherein one will be provided with a gift voucher worth 25% of the bill value of INR 500 and above to gift.

Tea Trails opens its 10th outlet in Mumbai's Kala Ghoda

Feb 12, 2016, at 02:40 am

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IBNS): Tea Trails, a tea cafe chain in the country, on Thursday launched its first cafe in Mumbai's Kala Ghoda locality taking its total number of outlets at 10.

Filmmaker Goutam Ghose launches Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's book on dying professions of India

Feb 12, 2016, at 02:16 am

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark's Quest Mall outlet hosted the launch of journalist turned author Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's debut book 'The Lost Generation', based on the dying professions of India, here on Wednesday.

Vidya Balan rides Nihar Natural campaign against social stereotype of women

Feb 12, 2016, at 02:06 am

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): National award winning Bollywood actress and the brand ambassador of Nihar Naturals, Vidya Balan unhooked the Nihar Naturals #IAmCapable report, a national study commissioned to Neilson, at an event in Kolkata, to exhort women to move over outward appearance and focus on their inner worth.

Filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee launches Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's new novel in Kolkata

Feb 11, 2016, at 09:43 pm

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): Tollywood filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee launched author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's latest novel 'You’ve Got the Wrong Girl', here on Wednesday.

NIIT Technologies launches intelligent automation for business operations

Feb 11, 2016, at 09:38 pm

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): NIIT Technologies Limited, a leading global IT solutions organization adopts intelligent automation to drive greater business benefits for its clients globally. It has partnered with UiPath, a software company specialized in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions for this initiative.

Soumitra Chatterjee to launch Beyond Apu – 20 Favourite Film Roles

Feb 11, 2016, at 09:12 pm

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harper Collins India, will host the launch of Amitava Nag’s book Beyond Apu – 20 Favourite Film Roles of Soumitra Chatterjee at the Quest Mall outlet on Feb 15.

RK Laxman's last originals to feature at actor Rahul Bose’ auction

Feb 11, 2016, at 07:02 pm

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IBNS) On Feb 19, Rahul Bose and his NGO The Foundation are all set to host their annual auction called "The Idea of India" that will feature 12 iconic pieces of memorabilia from noteworthy donors globally who personify and epitomize the soul of art and culture across the world.

IDP organises education fair for Indian students to study abroad

Feb 11, 2016, at 03:17 am

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): IDP Education India on Tuesday organised a multi-destination Education Fair in Kolkata for students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad.

Emami Foundation celebrates 7th edition of Book Lending Programme with CSR initiatives

Feb 10, 2016, at 07:39 pm

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): Emami Foundation, the CSR and philanthropic arm of the Rs 10,000 crore business conglomerate Emami Group, observed its 7th edition of Book Lending Programme with its CSR programmes "Padho India Padho" and "Badhte kadam" here on Tuesday.

STORY: Encouraging children to read books

Feb 10, 2016, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS) STORY, a leading book-store in Kolkata, has found a very workable solution to one of the most common complaints we hear today-- children do not read books.

Amaan Ali Khan , Ayaan Ali Khan collaborate with Grammy nominated violinist Elmira Darvarova

Feb 10, 2016, at 02:56 am

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IBNS) Sarod artists Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan are all set to perform with noted Grammy nominated violinist Elmira Darvarova.

The Heritage School Kolkata ranked 1st among Pre-primary Composite Schools

Feb 09, 2016, at 08:36 pm

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IBNS) The Heritage School Kolkata has been ranked number one in the city by Education World among Pre-primary Composite Schools, out of 665 sample respondents polled by C fore researchers, according to a release by the school.

KONSTRUKT 2016: A design and innovation award for architects and civil engineers from West Bengal

Feb 09, 2016, at 03:13 am

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) The first edition of KONSTRUKT, a Design and Innovation Awards initiative by SRMB Srijan Ltd, aimed at recognizing excellence in the field of civil engineering and architecture in West Bengal, was announced on Saturday.

Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya brings 500 Strings of Santoor to Kolkata

Feb 09, 2016, at 12:54 am

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya is all set to bring on stage 500 Strings of Santoor.

'Bangaler Chharachhori': Memories of another day in limericks

Feb 08, 2016, at 11:19 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Ajoy Gupta's book of Bengali limericks, 'Bangaler Chharachhori', about his days in East Pakistan, was launched at Kolkata's Oxford book store recently in the presence of noted Indian footballer and former Sheriff of Kolkata, Chuni Goswami, and journalist-author Shankarlal Bhattacharjee.

Birmingham City University to host ‘Terrorism and Cultural Freedom’ conference

Feb 08, 2016, at 10:38 pm

Birmingham, Feb 8 (IBNS) A one-day open international conference discussing ‘Terrorism and Cultural Freedom’ will take place at Birmingham City University (UK) on June 7.

Hair Zone opens its second outlet in Kolkata

Feb 08, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Actors Saheb Bhattacharya and Suchandra Vaaniya inaugurated the Hair Zone – Spa & Salon, the second outlet of Hair Zone in Kolkata, on Friday.

The French Loaf introduces an array of French éclair confectioneries for Valentine’s Day

Feb 08, 2016, at 09:22 pm

Bangalore, Feb 8 (IBNS): The French Loaf, a bakery chain in the country, has introduced wide range of French eclair confectionaries designed by Chef Boopesh, Corporate Chef- The French Loaf & Le Chocolatier.

Kolkata college awards certificates to women in community outreach programme

Feb 08, 2016, at 07:04 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Participants of Sucharu, a capacity-building programme conducted by Kolkata's Women's Christian College and funded by the University Grants Commission, received their certificates and prizes at a ceremony organised by the college.

Google: Doodle celebrates Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday

Feb 08, 2016, at 04:30 pm

California, Feb 8 (IBNS) Google on Monday celebrated late Russian scientist and inventor Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday with a doodle.

Polo Prince!

Feb 07, 2016, at 07:33 pm

Jaipur has an unmatched polo tradition with its royal family trying to keep the polo legacy alive. The game conjures up visions of aristocracy, excellence, style and rare athletic power. Jaipur’s Saawa Man Singh II was one of the most famous polo players of 1950s and 60s. And now his great grandson, the young Maharaja of Jaipur, Padmanabh Singh, who has also taken up polo, has been chosen by a polo clothing company to become its brand amabassador, making it a first in the royal family. Rajasthan Post/TWF correspondent R. Pal caught up with him…

La Maison Des Delices offers mouth watering Mediterranean cuisine for foodies in Kolkata

Feb 07, 2016, at 02:33 am

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IBNS): La Maison Des Délices, a Kolkata based restaurant that offers a range of continental cuisine highlighting French, Italian and conventional European styles, announced the introduction of an exclusive range of Mediterranean fare in their menu recently.

Cress Bistro launches new menu for V-Day

Feb 07, 2016, at 12:17 am

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS) To celebrate Valentine's Day, Delhi's Cress Bistro launched a new menu recently.

Kolkata: Starmark, Random House India to launch Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's new book

Feb 06, 2016, at 04:18 am

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Random House India, will host the launch of Nidhi Dugar Kundalia’s The Lost Generation-Chronicling India's Dying Professions at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata on Feb 10.

Serafina celebrates love on Valentine’s Day with a special menu

Feb 06, 2016, at 02:24 am

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS): Love is in the air and Serafina has the perfect romantic fix for the couples who are preparing to spend their precious moments with their 'special one'.

EMBLAZON to groom young students in Kolkata

Feb 06, 2016, at 01:51 am

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) EMBLAZON, a grooming workshop aimed to spruce up young students and professionals, is all set to start on a high note in Kolkata.

Q Court announces new menu for Valentines Day celebrations

Feb 05, 2016, at 08:16 pm

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) Q Court recently launched their new menu for Valentines Day, here in Kolkata.