Partition of Bengal was not inevitable, could have been stopped: Harun-or-Rashid
Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS) Harun-or-Rashid, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Bangladesh, while speaking on the subject of Partition of Bengal in Kolkata, has said it could have been stopped.
Google doodles on Teacher's Day
New York, Sept 5 (IBNS) Internet search engine Google did not forget to celebrate India's Teacher's Day as it decorated its homepage with an animated doodle on Saturday which showcased the deep-rooted bond shared between students and teachers.
Starmark launches book on Satyajit Ray's Shonku
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Puffin Books, on Friday hosted the launch of 'The Mystery of Munroe Island and Other Stories'.
India remembers S Radhakrishnan on his birthday, celebrates 49th Teacher's Day
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IBNS): India on Saturday celebrated Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's 137th birth anniversary, also celebrated as, National Teacher's Day in the country.
Greenpeace recreates iconic Bollywood posters to highlight nationwide crackdown on civil liberties
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS) : The Ministry of Home Affairs has filed an affidavit informing the Delhi High Court that Greenpeace India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence has been cancelled.
Shannaz Husain appointed cultural ambassador of Seychelles
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS) India's beauty Icon and Padmashri Award winner Shannaz Husain has been nominated as Cultural Ambassador for Seychelles in India by James A. Michel, President of the Republic of Seychelles during his visit to New Delhi .
Pyaasa Revisited: Meeting the people's poet anew
Guru Dutt's cult film Pyaasa (1957) fully restored now is going to be screened at the 72nd Venice Film Festival this year in the Competition Section for restored films. In a scenario when many classics of India cinema are getting threatened with extinction, it is good news indeed, TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji reports
Cycle Heritage Quiz to return to Kolkata with its 5th edition
Kolkata, Sept 3 (IBNS) 'Cycle Heritage Quiz', organized and conceptualized by the world’s largest incense stick brand Cycle Pure Agarbathies, returns to Kolkata with its 5th edition.
Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): Godrej Archives, the business archive of Godrej Group, in line with its philosophy-‘Restore. Reflect. Reimagine.' has launched an ‘Artist in Residence’ program that encourages artists from across the globe to create art that inspires the current generation to build a better future.
Autoportal.com emerges as key portal for car lovers
New Delhi, Sept 09 (IBNS) When Autoportal came to India in 2013, it was considered nothing more than the usual run of the mill type websites that offer information on automobiles. However, as one came back to the site over the time, it became evident that it is not just another website on cars. Autoportal has created an identity and place for itself among the various choices available.
Kolkata, Sept 3 (IBNS): Under the aegis of Government of India's Community College Programme, Globsyn Skills (GSDL) a joint venture of the Globsyn Group and its 22% equity partner National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), is offering a one year Diploma Course in DTH Installation and Maintenance to 50 youths at Silda in West Midnapore.
Bangalore, Sept 3 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn, (www.manipalprolearn.com) is offering Project Management Certification Programme under its banner which shall strive to provide the learners with both soft and hard skills learning required by a novice to efficiently work on a project in a timely and effective manner.
Kolkata to host Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2015
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS) Kolkata is all set to host the seventh Qualifying Round of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2015 at the Presidency University on Sept 4.
Kolkata, Sept 1 (IBNS) Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta and a host of other heavy weights from the film industry here will join hands to play a charity indoor cricket match on Sept 6.
Gaurav Gupta 'sculpts' spectacular grand finale for LFW 2015
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IBNS): Exploring new realms of fantasy with sculpted structures and silhouettes, Gaurav Gupta concluded the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 with a beautiful and dramatic Grand Finale at Mehboob Studios.