Supreme Court Lawyer Aman Hingorani pens ‘Unraveling The Kashmir Knot’
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Dr Aman M. Hingorani, Lawyer and Mediator, Supreme Court Of India & The High Court Of Delhi on Wednesday launched his maiden book ‘Unraveling The Kashmir Knot’ in Kolkata.
IIT Kharagpur reaches the finals of Global Shell Ideas360 challenge
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd. announced the shortlisting of IIT Kharagpur among the top five finalists of the Shell Ideas360. Shell Ideas360 is a global competition, which connects like-minded students with Shell experts and mentors to develop ideas to tackle the pressures on the world’s food, water and energy resources.
New Titan Octane collection launched
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Octane, the range of stylish chronographs from Titan, keeps it bold and sporty with its latest collection of timepieces for men.
KFC introduces ‘WATT A Box’
Kolkata/New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): KFC’s much-loved lunch offering, the 5-in-1 Meal Box has an all new tech avatar: A limited edition box with a built-in power bank.
The Sialkot Saga is set between 1947 and 2010: Ashwin Sanghi
In Kolkata for a book signing session, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity catches up with Ashwin Sanghi, the best selling author of three novels. The duo discusses his latest book, The Sialkot Saga, the characters from the book, Ashwin's love for anagrams and how he dealt with rejection. Excerpts from the interview:
The Park Hotels conducting Ramadan Walks across cities
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): Hospitality chain, The Park Hotels, have commenced their Ramadan Walk across multiple cities, a venture the group started in 2015.
Bengaluru women to train in self-defence from commando trainer Shifuji
Bengaluru, June 21 (IBNS): Mission Prahar, a self-defense training program for girls above 8 years and women, initiated across the country by Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bhardwaj is set take place on the 25th and 26th of June, 2016, in the premises of Trio World Academy, Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru.
Discover India's tangible heritage on the NMMA website
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday that the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) has uploaded data on 3.15 lakh Built Heritage & Sites (BH&S) and antiquities of India on its website.
Under-reporting Biodiversity: Clear and Present Danger
Media has not been able to keep aside its circulation arithmetic and assign enough space to this critical topic---Biodiversity, reports Jayalakshmi Sengupta for IBNS humanitarian and development news service Just Earth News
American Center Kolkata hosts pre-departure orientation for US bound students
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): The United-States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) hosted its annual Pre-Departure Orientation program for U.S. bound students at the American Center on Friday, Jun 17, 2016.
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors recently to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States.
Fifth round of US-India 21st century knowledge initiative awards announced
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) In a continuation of the educational partnership between the United States and India, the U.S. Department of State and the University Grants Commission are pleased to announce the eight institutional partnership projects for the fifth and final round of Indo-U.S. 21st Century Knowledge Initiative awards (formerly known as the Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative).
Smriti Irani asks UGC to consider Yogic Sciences for NET
New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): Six Central Universities will have full fledged Yoga departments from academic session 2016-17 and the number would be raised to 20 within one year.
India celebrates Father's Day, Google showcases special doodle
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jun 19 (IBNS): India on Sunday celebrated the bond of a father and a child as the world observed Father's Day.
Starmark to host the launch of Ambi Parameswaran’s book
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Pan Macmillan India, will host the launch of advertising professional Ambi Parameswaran’s book Nawabs, Nudes, Noodles: India Through 50 Years of Advertising at its South City Mall store on June 23.