In the relentless move to steamroll old houses a piece of history might get lost forever as a recently released book on Kolkata’s old houses highlights even as a citizens’ movement to stop the trend gets momentum in the city, reports Ranjita Biswas
Google doodles about India-New Zealand World T20 clash
Mountain View, Mar 15 (IBNS) Google on Tuesday dedicated a doodle to the upcoming India versus New Zealand World T20 cricket match, scheduled to take place later in the day.
Indian scholar appointed as VC of Canberra University
Melbourne, Mar 14 (IBNS) Indian scholar H. Deep Saini has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra.
There will be no National Commission for Cultural and Heritage Sites, says minister
New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS) In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Dr. Mahesh Sharma, said the Government does not intend to constitute a National Commission for Cultural and Heritage Sites.
The 11th Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) announced
New Delhi, Mar 12 (IBNS): After a weeklong celebration of theatre in the national capital, the 11th Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) concluded with a much awaited red carpet Awards Night, held at The Taj Mahal Hotel, Mansingh Road.
iLead Institute joins hands with Cambridge Marketing College in UK
Kolkata, March 12 (IBNS): iLead Institute of Kolkata, in collaboration with Cambridge Marketing College, UK, on Wednesday launched its International Certification Program in Marketing Practice (Basic).
Balinese cuisine conquers heart of Kolkata foodie, chefs flown-in from the sea-ringed land
Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS) Bringing a little Jakarta in the heart of New Town, Swissotel Kolkata Neotia Vista introduced authentic Balinese delicacies for the city gourmet, from the lip smacking special delicacies to the omnipresent and cheaper street food, familiarizing adventurous Kolkatans with the cuisine of the ancient land for the first time.
Back-to-School sale begins at STORY on Saturday
Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS) The annual Back-to-School sale at STORY, the leisure store on Elgin Road in Kolkata, and its three outlets located in Diamond Plaza Mall, Nager Bazar (north Kolkata), Avani River Side Mall, Howrah and Junction Mall, Durgapur, begins from March 12.
Vadehra Art Gallery to host William Dalrymple photo exhibition
New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS) Vadehra Art Gallery here will host an exhibition of black and white photographs by acclaimed author William Dalrymple this month.
Tata Power accomplishes the “Trek100†mission as part of its centenary year celebrations
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, recently held its Centenary year celebrations in Mumbai to acknowledge the culmination of its 100 years of operation.
Royal Challenge Sports Drink releases the #PlayBold Anthem
Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Royal Challenge Sports Drink is all set to fuel this unwavering aspiration by giving it a single sound through an anthem that inspires the nation to #PlayBold.
Boredom drove me to open my own company: Chaity Ghosh
Boredom drove her to seek unchartered territory as she left her well salaried job to start her own event management company and thus Phreedom 4ever was formed. Chaity Ghosh has headed the health insurance sector, followed by the financial sector and entertainment business. The entrepreneur's next endeavor is film production. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out what keeps her ticking.
IGNOU signs MOU with RAI, to provide ODL programme in Retail Sector
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Retailer Association of India (RAI), Mumbai at the university’s headquarters in the capital.
Casa Kitchen to host Food Fusion Fiesta
Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Kolkata- based restaurant Casa Kitchen is all set to host Food Fusion Fiesta from Mar 12.
Eastern fashion legacy is all about the East and its heritage: Arijit Dutta
Arijit Dutta, Managing Director of Priya Entertainments PVT Ltd, has conceived the Eastern Fashion Legacy, a new fashion event in the eastern part of India. As the event draws near, Dutta opens up about the various aspects enshrouding the upcoming event in a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity.