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Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata

Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, began on July 3 in Kolkata.

Flipkart takes a peep into digital Indian's abode

Bengaluru, July 16 (IBNS): Ecommerce marketplace Flipkart announced a study that brings about popular home buying trends online. Observing the purchase patterns among its 75 million consumers, Flipkart delves into Indian homes and the changing lifestyles reflected through the type of products consumers purchase across the country.

Barcelos Kolkata adds sizzlers to its menu

Kolkata, Jul 16 (IBNS): Just as the coloured burgers were an instant hit, Barcelos Kolkata's grilled sizzlers too caught the diner’s fancy as was evident on the launch day of the festival at the restaurant at Acropolis Mall, on Thursday.

Dig into Bengal's culinary scene with Jayabrato Chatterjee's latest book

Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Don’t look for recipes, don’t look for history of food. This is a book that will tell you through diverse anecdotes – myths and facts – about Bengal’s unique culinary evolution, said Rita Bhimani as she began the discussion at the launch of Cooking up Culinary Adventures authored by Jayabrato Chatterjee. The book launch was held on Wednesday at the Starmark store at South City Mall in Kolkata.

'Cyclists for Change' on a mission to raise Rs. 50 lakhs for girl child education

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Sumeet Paringe (26) and Prisiliya Madan (22), cycling enthusiasts from Mumbai, are on a mission to raise funds for girl child education.

Social media sites obstruct children’s moral development, say parents

London, July 15 (IBNS): More than half of UK parents think popular social media sites hamper their children’s moral development, according to a poll commissioned by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

Parineeti Chopra visits Delhi over Sania Mirza's autobiography launch

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Actress Parineeti Chopra is visiting Delhi over the launch of Tennis star Sania Mirza's autobiography titled ‘Ace Against Odds' in the city.

Playing footsie

Who says the humble shoes are poor cousins of fashionable ensembles? Shoes in many avatars are now stealing the limelight whether on the street on muggy monsoon days or high-end evening dos, finds Pramita Bose

My dad has always been my idol: Alberto Del Rio

Alberto Del Rio is one of the most energetic performers in the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) today. What prevented him from making an Olympic appearance, also paved a way for his successful pro-wrestling career. In Kolkata as a WWE ambassador to promote the company, IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity engages in a chat with him. Excerpts :

Tanishq redefines royalty with Queen of Hearts

Kolkata, July 13 (IBNS) : Tanishq, India’s largest and most preferred jewellery brand, has launched Queen of Hearts – a high value diamond jewellery collection.

Tagore’s works can always be interpreted, says Bangla band singer Surojit

Kolkata, July 13 (IBNS): Popular band singer-music director Surojit Chatterjee now takes up Tagore as his next work marking an altogether new approach in his new album.

SpiceJet unveils an all-new bouquet of in-flight meals

Gurgaon, July 12 (IBNS): As SpiceJet –a popular budget airline – looks for new ways to enchant its customers, an all-new gourmet experience is right on the cards.

Gateway House and Oxford University Press join hands to promote excellence in academic research

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) : Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations is a foreign policy think tank in Mumbai.

KFC’s launches ‘Friendship Bucket’

Kolkata/New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) : International food chain KFC on Monday announced the launch of its Friendship Bucket that offers 4 of your favorite types of KFC chicken, all in one amazing shareable bucket.

Automobili Lamborghini hosts the ‘First Super Sports Car drive for Women’ in India

Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): Automobili Lamborghini India hostedthe First Super Sports Car Drive for Women in New Delhi on Sunday, a drive initiated to encourage the culture of driving among women, the company said.