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Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee-led SPCkraft to felicitate Aparna Sen, Mamata Shankar, Pramita Mallick

Aug 04, 2022, at 08:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: SPCkraft, led by multidisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee, will be felicitating veteran actor-filmmaker Aparna Sen, actor-dancer Mamata Shankar and Tagore thespian Pramita Mallick at an annual concert which will commemorate Rabindranath Tagore's 81st death anniversary this Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Govt hosts Buyer-Seller Meet to promote Kashmiri art

Aug 03, 2022, at 03:26 pm

Srinagar: A Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) was organised on Saturday by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry in association with Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) in a bid to uplift the condition of artisans in the country.

Nine veteran artists come together for FFACE's one-minute music videos

Aug 02, 2022, at 11:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: FFACE has come up with a unique concept of one-minute original music videos, with nine veteran artists from the industry, which will be launched on Instagram from their respective profiles.

UN and partners roll out #LetMeLearn campaign ahead of key education summit

Aug 02, 2022, at 07:43 pm

New York: Amid the education crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations is partnering with leading children’s charity Theirworld and others in the sector, to launch the #LetMeLearn campaign, urging world leaders to listen to the voices of young people and put in place the plans and finance required to provide a quality education for every child.

Noise announces Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador of upcoming Noise X-Fit 2 smartwatch

Aug 02, 2022, at 07:35 pm

New Delhi: Lifestyle brand Noise has roped in leading actor and youth icon Vaani Kapoor as the face of its upcoming X-Fit series smartwatch in India, Noise X-Fit 2.

Percussionist Prodyut Mukherjee selected as voting member at the Recording Academy that hosts Grammy

Aug 01, 2022, at 10:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Noted percussionist, composer and GIMA Awardee Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee has been selected as a voting member of the prestigious Recording Academy, which is  best known for hosting the annual Grammy Awards.

Jammu and Kashmir: Theatre group Vomdedh conducts talent hunt to promote Kashmiri culture

Aug 01, 2022, at 04:24 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir-based theatre group Vomedh recently hosted  a talent hunt in collaboration with the central university under project Pagah to promote Kashmiri culture and language.

Sculpt Carve Chisel: Sculpture group show in New Delhi

Jul 31, 2022, at 04:25 am

New Delhi/IBNS: An exhibition of sculptures by contemporary artists is being held at the Art Explore in New Delhi.

Exponent of Odissi dance, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya completes 50 years of performance on stage

Jul 31, 2022, at 04:03 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Odissi dance exponent Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya completed 50 years of performing on stage on a day which also coincided with her birthday.

Know how these Tollywood stars like to decorate homes

Jul 30, 2022, at 08:37 pm

Amid their busy working schedule, Tollywood stars make some time out to concentrate on decorating their homes which are undoubtedly the closest space for them.

Barbeque Nation Launches ‘Flavours of Monsoon’ Food Festival

Jul 29, 2022, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata: Escape into the monsoon season with scrumptious and flavoursome delicacies at Barbeque Nation as it launches a special ‘Flavours of Monsoon’ Festival to celebrate this mesmerizing weather.

A taste of America in India's Fusion Food

Jul 28, 2022, at 05:52 am

Ingredients imported from the United States inspire Indian chefs to create new variations of traditional dishes, says SPAN writer Michael Gallant

Indian Council for Cultural Relations to award restaurants promoting Indian cuisine abroad

Jul 28, 2022, at 05:43 am

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), with the purpose of recognising restaurants abroad that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of Indian cuisine, plans to award Annapurna Certificate.

Athleisure apparel market rides on physical fitness awareness during pandemic: Ujjawal Asthana

Jul 27, 2022, at 03:50 pm

Athleisure is a term to describe hybrid clothing, designed to be suitable both for exercise and everyday wear. With people becoming more conscious about staying fit and healthy these days, the demand for Athleisure is growing. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra catches up with Ujjawal Asthana, co-founder, Zymrat, to know about the future of the segment and his company. Excerpts:

Blue Moose Cafe: Your south Kolkata hangout for weekend time-off

Jul 27, 2022, at 04:54 am

The predominance of blue across the cafe is the first thing which may hit your senses when you step into the brand new dine-in Blue Moose Cafe in Kolkata's upscale Southern Avenue region.

Nokia to lead German 6G lighthouse project

Jul 26, 2022, at 10:24 pm

Nokia today announced it will lead 6G-ANNA, a German national-funded 6G lighthouse project, starting from 1st July 2022.

Kolkata: Octa hosts workshop on healthy eating and easy-to-cook recipes

Jul 26, 2022, at 05:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Education counsellor and academic coach Payal Chitlangia in association with Octa and nutritionist Mayanka Singhal last week conducted an interactive workshop on healthy eating and easy-to-cook recipes for rising first-year students preparing to go overseas later this year.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosts 2022 Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree at India International Centre

Jul 25, 2022, at 04:56 pm

Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosted a reception to meet and greet the Booker Prize 2022 recipient Geetanjali Shree, 64, at the India International Centre (ICC), which was attended by the Ehsaas Women of India.

Actors Debnath Chattopadhyay, Maadhurima Chakraborty attend Four Coins Cafe's anniversary weekend celebration

Jul 24, 2022, at 06:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actors Debnath Chattopadhyay and Maadhurima Chakraborty graced the first year anniversary weekend celebration of Four Coins Cafe in Kolkata.

Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar is offering a special Maharashtrian Thali to guests

Jul 24, 2022, at 12:19 am

Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra)/IBNS: Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar is offering an elaborate Maharashtrian Thali at its all-day dining restaurant – The Berry Library.

Canada: Toronto’s favourite summer food event, Summerlicious, returns after 2 years, starting Aug 12

Jul 23, 2022, at 04:41 am

Toronto/IBNS: Summerlicious, Toronto's favourite summer food event, postponed throughout 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is returning to the city.

Actors Rahul Dev Bose, Angana Roy spend time with European cuisines in Kolkata's The Irish Brewery

Jul 23, 2022, at 03:35 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Actors Rahul Dev Bose and Angana Roy tasted some European cuisines, pizzas and desserts at The Irish Brewery cafe in Kolkata earlier this week.

Kolkata elocutionist conceptualises documentary Bagher Din for Global Tiger Day observation this year

Jul 22, 2022, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Revered, loved or feared, the tiger has always evoked a sense of awe among its beholders.

CBSE class 12th results announced

Jul 22, 2022, at 07:59 pm

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday announced its much-awaited 12th board result in which girls again outperformed boys with 94.54 pass percentage while boys percentage stood at 91.25.

Italy, Bengal bond over Dante, Tagore and D'Annunzio to celebrate 75 years of bilateral diplomatic relations

Jul 22, 2022, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The majestic Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata was witness to a literature seminar last week featuring Italy and Bengal, the two places equally inclined to art, culture and literature.

'The Casket’ and 'Besky' by Nita Bajoria explore a woman's journey for empowerment and love

Jul 22, 2022, at 06:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A light shower had washed the grime off the city and Kolkata looked beautiful – the verdant landscape dotted by buildings old and new receding into the sunlit horizon – from the high perched Glenburn Penthouse.

Samsung Electronics develops second-generation SmartSSD computational storage drive with upgraded processing functionality

Jul 22, 2022, at 03:43 pm

Seoul: Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has successfully developed a second generation of its pioneering SmartSSD.

Future holds challenges for traditional Kashmiri music

Jul 22, 2022, at 03:35 am

Described by the world as 'Heaven on Earth', Kashmir boasts of a diverse cultural legacy, prominent among them is Sufiana Mausiqi, a Kashmir’s classical music, which was developed under Sultan Zain-ul-reign Abidin’s in the 15th century (1420-1470).

Kolkata Centre for Creativity to organize workshop on Indian method of acting

Jul 20, 2022, at 05:52 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Centre for Creativity, a multidisciplinary art space in collaboration with Acting Shastra will be organizing a workshop called Indian method in acting, by renowned theatre director and playwright Prasanna. This workshop is for actors who are into Theatre, Television, Cinema or any other field of acting.

Samsung India launches Galaxy M13 series with RAM Plus, auto data switching

Jul 19, 2022, at 06:39 pm

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced the launch of Galaxy M13 5G and Galaxy M13 today.