Dylan should have won the Nobel Prize a few years back: Valentine Shipley
A veteran in the Indian rock circuit, Valentine Shipley was in Kolkata to enthrall the audience in the seventh season of Harley Rock Riders. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the rockstar before the concert as they discussed Bob Dylan, Indian rock music and bikes. Excerpts:
Bengal gears up to celebrate Kali Puja
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IBNS): The Bengali community on Saturday geared up to celebrate Kali Puja.
ATDC students celebrate Diwali
Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 29 (IBNS): As the festival of lights is approaching, students of Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) celebrated Diwali on Friday.
Boost to Skill India: HAL-IISc to set-up skill development centre at Chitradurga
Chitradurga, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Bhoomi puja (a ritual) for construction of HAL-IISc Skill Development Centre was performed at Challakere in Chitradurga district around 230 km from Bengaluru by T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL, Prof. Anurag Kumar, Director, IISc and others recently.
Axis Bank rolls out Splash 2016
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Private bank Axis Bank, in association with NITI Aayog, IIT-Bombay, National Institute of Design and ISRO, on Friday announced ‘Splash 2016’, a pan India painting competition for children in the age group of 7 – 15 years.
Sushil Kumar would be a good addition to the WWE roster: Sheamus
As part of WWE's extension programme, WWE superstar Sheamus toured India recently. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the athlete regarding Sushil Kumar, India and his love for wrestling. Excerpts:
Tableware plays an integral part in the dining experience. But of late, just like the way chefs have crafted their own cooking style in an innovative manner, the tabletop too has seen plenty of new age variations, finds Sharmila Chand
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): In an attempt to fight against oral carcinoma and aid in development of Biomaterials based Oral Implants, Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research (GNIDSR) - an institute under the aegis of JIS Group Educational Initiatives, IIT-KGP and IIEST (Shibpur) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kolkata on Monday which aimed to conduct interdisciplinary research in contemporary fields of oral healthcare for the first time in India.
Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul inaugurates 'Swadeshi Diwali' at Studio by Starmark
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul recently inaugurated a special Diwali collection titled ‘Swadeshi Diwali’, curated by Minu Jatia, at Studio by Starmark, located at Kolkata's Lord Sinha Road.
New Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Odisha
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister, on Thursday, said the Union Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the establishment and operationalization of a new Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Berhampur, Odisha.
Tommy Hilfiger launches Fall Winter 2016 collection
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Fashion watch brand Tommy Hilfiger has launched the Fall Winter collection, influenced by the Nautical Theme.
STORY offers exclusive range of products for Diwali
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): This Diwali, to make Kolkata brighter, sweeter and less noisy, the popular lifestyle and book store, STORY, at Kolkata’s Elgin Road has put together an eclectic mix of products.
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): The innovative Global Links Program, spearheaded by Tupperware Brands, Rollins College and the U.S. State Department felicitated Dr. Sharmistha Banerjee at the closing ceremony organised at American Center, Kolkata on Wednesday.
Navneet acquires Britannica’s India curriculum division
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): Navneet Education Ltd announced on Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to acquire Britannica’s Indian curriculum business.
Paul Beatty wins Man Booker Prize for The Sellout
London, Oct 26 (IBNS): US author Paul Beatty has won the prestigious Man Booker Prize for his novel The Sellout.