40th International Kolkata Book Fair announces Bolivia as Focal Theme Country
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS): The Publishers and Booksellers Guild announced Plurinational State of Bolivia as the Focal Theme Country for upcoming 40th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF), which will be held from Jan 27 to Feb 7 , on Tuesday through an event in Kolkata.
Kolkata to host Coastal Food Festival
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS) The Coastal Food Festival at The Bridge will celebrate the vibrant spirit of the coasts of India on Nov 27.
eNatya Chaupal presents "Innocence beheaded: Challenges for a play based on real life brutality"
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS) eNatya Chaupal, our unique web hangout for all things theatre, will feature actor-director Shubhrajyoti Barat who along with a few of his actors will share insights into their play Song of the Swan, in terms of researching it, staging it and producing it.
Google celebrates the 41st anniversary of the discovery of Lucy
New York, Nov 24 (IBNS) Google on Tuesday celebrated the 41st anniversary of the discovery of Lucy with a doodle.
The British Council brings Education UK Exhibition 2015 to Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): The British Council will host the Education UK Exhibition in Kolkata on Thursday at the Gateway Hotel.
Tata Power's Club Enerji goes online
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): Club Enerji, Tata Power's nationwide movement, has been relentlessly working towards spreading the message of being responsible citizens by conservation of energy & resources across the country, with a strategic focus on nation building.
Academy of Fine Arts hosts Black & White art exhibition by artist Saumi Nandy
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS) Black & White, an art exhibition by artist Saumi Nandy, was inaugurated at the South art gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts on Sunday.
Designer Jaya Mishra inaugurates new Rajwada wedding collection in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS) Designer Jaya Mishra showcased her ‘Rajwada’ collection in Kolkata on Saturday.
Pt. Ravi Shankar will continue to be my guru: Tarun Bhattacharya
Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya has brought new dimension in the playing style of Santoor, creating patterns that were unprecedented. The maestro is a familiar name in the global music scene but recognition from his own country is elusive. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity he opens up about his music, life and how he has been overlooked for decades now by his own country
Books make an individual : Bickram Ghosh
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS) For Bickram Ghosh reading books is just not a therapeutic experience but also propels self-growth, the tabla exponent said on Wednesday.
Gallery K2 hosts Indo-Norwegian art exhibition in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS) Kolkata's Gallery K2 played the perfect host for an Indo-Norwegian art exhibition by Norwegian artist Hanne Haukom and Avijit Mukherjee from Kolkata here on Friday.
Vidya Balan unveils Jayasri Burman's book 'Antaryatra'
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Bollywood's national award winning actress Vidya Balan unveiled 'Antaryatra', a book written by Jayasri Burman and published by Gallery Sanskriti on Thursday in Kolkata.
Launch of Ishani Malhotra's debut novel Until I Met You
Kolkta, Nov 20 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harlequin India, will host the launch, by well-known actress Koneenica Banerjee, of ex-journalist, writer and fashion enthusiast Ishani Malhotra’s debut novel Until I Met You next week.
Madhuboni Chatterjee's to present special Bharatnatyam Dance performance in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS) In celebrating 25 years of her journey in dance, Madhuboni Chatterjee will present her special Bharatnatyam Dance performance at the G D Birla Sabhagar in Kolkata on Nov 27.
British Council organises events to showcase UK expertise in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Nov 19 (IBNS): The British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh in collaboration with the British Council Chandigarh, UK Trade & Investment and Visit Britain, is organizing a week of events to showcase UK expertise and take forward UK's partnership with Northern India, especially in the areas of Food & Culture, Education, Tourism, Healthcare, Agri-tech and tackling Climate Change.