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Simaaya inaugurates Poila Baisakh collection with cast members of Durga Sohay

Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Simaaya on Saturday is all set to welcome some very special guests to its premises at Triangular Park.

West Bengal State Akademi, RBU organises Basant Utsav

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata, organised the Basant Utsav – a classical music concert featuring artistes and well-known accompanists – at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata on March 17 and 18.

New book claims FTIL founder Jignesh Shah was framed for breaking market monopoly

Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS) The Target, a new book by an ace journalists claims to bare all—how Jignesh Shah, who innovated commodity trading exchanges for different classes of assets, was destroyed by a sinister plot devised by powerful brokers at Malabar Hills in India’s financial capital, and corridors of power comprising influential politicians and bureaucrats in Lutyens’ Delhi.

Travelling in India through the eyes of a poet

Kolkata, March 29 (IBNS): Adding rhythm to her travels, Madhura Banerjee penned her latest book of poems, 'A Tenant of the World', which was launched recently at the Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata

Sahitya Akademi award winning top Assam cops represent India in London Book Fair, 2017

Guwahati, Mar 20 (IBNS): Sahitya Akademi award winning Assamese top cops, who conducted several counter insurgency operation against few militant groups in Assam in past three decades, recently represented India at the London Book Fair, 2017.

Ankit Chadha brings Amir Khusrau alive through Dastangoi in Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS): Almost hand held by Dastangoi artist Ankit Chadha, the audience in Kolkata got a chance to time travel, going back to the 14th century and returning to the 21st, all in the space of one hour.

Kalam: Hindi literary event set for London debut

London/ Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): The popular Indian literary event Kalam will make its international debut on Sunday in London, under the aegis of Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with London-based Vidyapath.

I am a compulsive chaos seeker: Novoneel Chakraborty

A bestselling author, with seven romantic thrillers to his credit among other things, Novoneel Chakraborty in an exclusive conversation with IBNS correspondent Aninnya Sarkar, discusses his writing style, upcoming works, literary issues and the need for women empowerment.

Harish Bhat's second book launched at Dalal Street Lit Fest 2017

Kolkata / Mumbai, Mar 10 (IBNS): 'The Curious Marketer: Expeditions in Branding and Consumer Behaviour', a new book by bestselling author Harish Bhat, Brand Custodian, Tata Sons, was launched on Friday by R. Gopalakrishnan, Former Director, Tata Sons, at the Dalal Street Lit Fest 2017, an initiative by the BSE Institute Limited.

Harley-Davidson India inaugurates Ladies of Harley as its 28th Chapter

New Delhi /Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): Harley-Davidson has been paving the way for leisure riding in the country, transcending the boundaries of gender and age.

Do you really know the women you see, asks Rimjhim Ray in debut book 7 women 7 secrets

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): In her debut book, '7 women 7 secrets', author Rimjhim Ray introspects on the different roles women play, be it within the family or outside.

Facebook is a dismal substitute for face- to-face conversations: Madan Birla

A former MD at FedEx, Madan Birla's books have been widely appreciated by industry experts. IBNS Correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the writer during his recent tour in Kolkata, where he promoted his new book 'Enjoy Balance and Unleash Creativity'. Excerpts:

HarperCollins to release RK Mukherjee's book on Hema Malini

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): HarperCollins Publishers India has acquired the world rights for Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s authorized biography of Hema Malini, titled Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl, an official release stated.

Roald Dahl creations brought to life in life-size paper reconstruction to mark 100 years since writer’s birth

London, Feb 8 (IBNS): Life-size versions of Roald Dahl’s most iconic creations have been hand-crafted from paper and cardboard as part of an exhibition celebrating 100 years since the writer’s birth.

Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet 2017 concludes at picturesque Victoria Memorial

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): The Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet 2017, the city’s most-awaited event that recognises and celebrates exchange of ideas and thoughts held in the backdrop of the iconic Victoria Memorial, culminated today with a series of thought-provoking sessions spanning for five days.