Aesthetics go for a toss?

Piddly si baatein is the latest entrant into a world of mainstream Hindi cinema where the toilet as a physical presence has stepped in almost as a character. The melodious number is belted out by Amitabh Bachchan in Shamitabh. Why was the song shot inside a toilet when it could have been shot anywhere? Some directors obviously have a different take on 'entertainment.' What do viewers feel? Shoma A. Chatterji finds out

MillionaireAsia India PRECIOUS Golf Cup presented

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS) The Millionaire Asia India PRECIOUS Golf Cup 2015 presented by Dubai Tourism in association with TUI got the very precious privileged HNI’s and the golfers of the city in action on Feb 26.

E.S.L. Narasimhan inaugurates teacher's conference in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (IBNS): The British Council in association with the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad (EFL-U) on Friday inaugurated the fifth International English Language Teacher Educator Conference (TEC 15), one of the world's largest conferences of English language teacher educators in the world.

Kalki Koechlin launches Kyndal's Cutty Sark in Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS): It was an unforgettable night of revelry as the iconic Scottish whisky brand, Cutty Sark, made its highly anticipated India debut at The Park Hotel on Thursday and was launched her by actress Kalki Koechlin.

Victorinox launches sport collection backpacks

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): Victorinox has launched VX Sport Collection Backpacks to make adventure travel lighter and easier.

Sasikumar Punnekat appointed as BITS Pilani Director

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IBNS): BITS Pilani on Thursday announced the joining of Sasikumar Punnekkat as the Director and Sr. Professor (Computer Science & Information Systems) at BITS Pilani, KK Birla Goa Campus on Feb 25.

C&A and C&A Foundation announces partnership with Save the Children

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IBNS): Leading apparel company, C&A, and philanthropic organization, C&A Foundation, have teamed up with the charity, Save the Children, in a three-year, multi-million euro international alliance to support millions of mothers who are coping with humanitarian crises.

Over 1,000 register for Teacher Educator Conference in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Feb 26 (IBNS) Over 1,000 teacher educators, ministerial officials, heads of universities and colleges, representatives of the vocational sector, senior academic staff, directors of NGOs and policymakers from over 30 countries across the globe will be in Hyderabad from Feb 27 to March 1 to attend the fifth International English Language Teacher Educator Conference (TEC 15), one of the world’s largest conferences for English language teacher educators.

Designer Ritu Kumar's new collection launched in Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IBNS) Popular fashion designer Ritu Kumar has recreated the vintage look of 70's and 80's through her newly launched limited edition of sarees and scarfs at her store in Kolkata.

Harley-Davidson Livewire experience tour expands to international destinations

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IBNS) – Riders around the world will have the chance to add their voices to help shape the future of Project LiveWire Harley-Davidson's first electric motorcycle, as the company’s Project LiveWireExperience tour expands globally in 2015.

Nascomm Foundation launches Digital Literacy Week

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): NASSCOM Foundation kick-started the Digital Literacy Week with a target to bring digital literacy to over one lakh Indians. This initiative, is part of the National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM), and will complement the government's vision to empower at least one person per household with critical digital literacy skills by 2020.

Kunal, Soha Ali Khan indulge in Belgian chocolate

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IBNS): Chef Kunal Kapoor hosted the Magnum Masterclass on Saturday, along with Bollywood Actress Soha Ali Khan, to launch three new flavours of Magnum, an ice cream brand, in Kolkata.

Over 150 riders participated in CapitalVia's two-wheeler Helmet Awareness Rally

Indore, Feb 21 (IBNS): The issue of road accidents and the number of people losing their lives in these accidents is becoming serious with each passing day. CapitalVia Global Research Limited has always looked forward in giving back to the society by such awareness campaigns.

Swati Chanda's novel Drowning Fish unveiled in Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Hachette India, hosted the launch of Swati Chanda's novel Drowning Fish at its South City outlet in Kolkata on Friday.

US Consulate Kolkata celebrates Black History Month

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): The US Consulate in Kolkata arranged a special programme on Thursday to mark the Black History Month in Kolkata's American Center.