UK storyteller Giles Abbott to hold workshop and perform at book fair in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): Giles Abbott, a well-known story teller from the United Kingdom (UK) will be in Kolkata to hold a workshop hosted by the British Council, UK’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations, and to perform at the Book Fair.
Concorde celebrates 'Euphoria-a Celebration of Commitment'
Bangalore, Jan 31 (IBNS): The two day-long 'Euphoria-a Celebration of Commitment' organized by the Concorde Group, a leading real estate company, at Napa Valley in Bangalore celebrated their carnival with an electrifying experience of a flea market, quiz, games, workshops, musical concerts and much more.
Folk songs are an integral part of any society. However, under relentless pressure of industrialisation and globalisation many formats seem to be in danger of disappearing forever. Hence the revival of people’s interest in folk music of Bengal is an encouraging sign. Uttara Gangopadhyay reports
On-line arm of Saffronart to auction various items on the theme Art of Bengal
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IBNS): StoryLTD.com – a part of the Saffronart auction house – will be holding an on-line auction of Art of Bengal on Feb 2 and 3, which will include religious paintings; prints, books, stamps of and featuring the Bengal School artists; film posters, lobby cards and photographs from films by Satyajit Ray, Tapan Sinha, Purnendru Patri and Bimal Roy; etc.
Google doodles on Amrita Sher-Gil's 103 birth anniversary
New York, Jan 30 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Saturday decorated its homepage with a painting by acclaimed artist Amrita Sher-Gil to mark his 103rd birthday.
Classical stalwarts perform at Uttarpara programme
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): Tabla player Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee recently inaugurated and performed at the Uttarpara Sangeet Chakro's 60th Annual Classical Music Programme through a live concert where musical maestros like Hariprasad Chaurasia and Ajay Chakraborty also participated.
Prez attends 'Proud to be an Indian' programme with students
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday attended 'Proud to be an Indian' programme with students.
Kolkata's BDM International celebrates golden jubilee with cultural fiesta
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): BDM International, formerly B. D. Memorial Institute affiliated with the CBSE board, observed its gold Anniversary (50th) with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm on Thursday with academicians and movie stars adding verve to a colourful cultural event at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.
Hoppipola opens shop in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS) Making its first foot print in the city of foodies, country's latest hang-out zone Hoppipola now rolls out its sumptuous fare for the Gen Next in Kolkata at the Acropolis Mall.
10 things to know about Kolkata Generation Z
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS) The TCS Youth Survey has captured the Digital habits of children between the age group of 12-18 years.
MIT President meets Narendra Modi
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Rafael Reif, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Ruskin Bond meets his young and adult readers at STORY in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Ruskin Bond, the famous author, met with his young and adult readers at the STORY bookstore in Kolkata and shared his thoughts on writing.
Aricent to impart employable skills to 2500 engineering students
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) : Aricent and NASSCOM Foundation on Thursday jointly announced the launch of 'Aricent Employability Program' a unique CSR initiative to create greater employability opportunities for 2500 college students, by up-skilling engineering undergraduates across Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu regions.
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS) The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University will hold its Annual Art Exhibition 2015-16 with works of promising and talented artists of West Bengal in the fields of traditional art and contemporary art in Kolkata next month.
Aircel's 'Save Our Tigers' receives massive support from Kolkata school students
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS): Aircel, as part of its 'Kids For Tigers' program, organised a fest for school students at the La Martiniere for Girls School in Kolkata, in continuation of its effort in educating children about the cause of tiger conservation.