Etihad Airways, Sita trial facial biometric check-in for cabin crew
Nov 24, 2020, at 10:20 pm
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with information technology company SITA, to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airlines Crew Briefing Centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Kolkata's heritage tram Paat Rani to promote tourism and jute products
Nov 24, 2020, at 09:09 pm
Kolkata: It was almost a losing turf war that Kolkata's tram fought for decades despite being part of the former British colonial capital's urban landscape for over 140 years now.
Aaliya Wedding Collection from Avama Jewellers showcases Indian tradition through trendy designs
Nov 24, 2020, at 06:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Avama Jewellers has curated a new Wedding Collection called ‘Aaliya’, drawing inspiration from the elegance and tradition of the grand Indian Wedding.
Don't forget to check out the Shaadi by Marriott buffet before planning your wedding feast
Nov 21, 2020, at 12:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With the festive season dovetailing into weddings, J W Marriott Kolkata has decided to showcase its Shaadi by Marriott buffet for the last two Sundays in November.
Jacqueline Fernandez flaunts many moods of the modern woman with Colorbar
Nov 20, 2020, at 02:33 am
Colorbar, one of the leading beauty brands in India with an international presence, has launched a new campaign featured on their global ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez.
Fashion and lifestyle brand Verrocchios marks its first anniversary
Nov 19, 2020, at 02:44 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Verrocchios, a global production company based in Bengaluru and Mumbai, completed one year in the industry.
Meet Kashmir's Youngest 'Gully Boy', 8-year-old emerges as social media champ
Nov 17, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Srinagar: An eight-year-old rapper from south Kashmir is winning hearts by his rap videos which have gone viral on social media.
Srinagar girl revives candle lighting culture in Kashmir
Nov 17, 2020, at 10:44 pm
Srinagar: In order to revive the candle lighting culture in Kashmir valley, a 24-year-old girl Mehak Pervaz has started her business venture by making, designing and customizing different varieties of candles.
Nov 17, 2020, at 07:38 pm
With the chill of winter approaching one promptly retrieves the woollens and shawls that spell ‘Kashmir’, lovingly stored in boxes with mothballs in summer. Anju Munshi gives a lowdown on the rich heritage of Kashmiri woollen handicrafts
Jammu and Kashmir: Bahar-I-Adab organises book release function at Pattan
Nov 16, 2020, at 10:45 pm
Sriagar: To highlight the literary contributions of two well-known poets Rasheed Roshan and Ghulam Hasan Darvesh, the literary organisation Bahar-I-Adab recently organised a scholarly function at Palpora, Pattan.
Tiles manufacturing company NITCO overhauls Kolkata store, online presence
Nov 14, 2020, at 02:42 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Mumbai-based NITCO Ltd, a leading tiles manufacturing and surface design company, has overhauled its showroom in Kolkata and also enhanced its online services keeping the pandemic situation in mind.
Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya all decked up for Deepostav
Nov 13, 2020, at 10:35 pm
Ayodhya/UNI: Ayodhya is all set to host a grand 'Deepotsav' (festival of light) on Friday with tableaus depicting 11 episodes of Ramayana set up from the Saket College to the Ram Katha Park.
Kolkata: Titan launches its 500th World of Titan store in city
Nov 12, 2020, at 12:06 am
Kolkata: World of Titan, the watch retailer from India’s leading watchmaker, Titan Company Limited continues to expand its footprint in India, launches its 500th store. Located in Newtown, Rajarhat, Kolkata, the store marks a milestone for the brand.
Talented pre-teen Shahana Shome dedicates song to save the girl child
Nov 11, 2020, at 10:16 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shahana Shome, a 12 year old talented singer, has once again risen to the occasion and used her melodious power to spread a social message.
The Lords and Barons enriches Park Street’s breakfast scene
Nov 11, 2020, at 07:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Are you curious about what a full English breakfast may look like? Then head to The Lords and Barons, the popular Brit style pub on Park Street, which has now decided to expand its offerings by opening for breakfast.
Women won't be totally free as long as prejudices persist: Writer-activist Cherie Blair
Nov 11, 2020, at 01:21 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Barrister-writer-activist Cherie Blair in a virtual interactive session on Tuesday said women won't be totally free as long as prejudices against them persist.
Is it safe to drink hot tea from paper cups? IIT Kharagpur research warns of microplastic pollution
Nov 06, 2020, at 01:39 am
Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: Has the time arrived to do a rethink on consuming hot liquids, such as tea, from disposable paper cups, the use of which has gone up manifold during the pandemic crisis?
FYOOL: An app that lets you earn cashbacks on your fuel and other bills
Oct 28, 2020, at 10:44 pm
KOLKATA/IBNS: Who doesn’t love a little extra saving, especially when personal finances have taken a hit too owing to the pandemic situation?
Get spooked beneath the Hunters Moon at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
Oct 28, 2020, at 01:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: This year, Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata has planned a wicked fete for Halloween, complete with special cocktails, food platters and a spooky ambience.
Oct 27, 2020, at 06:45 pm
A Bengali's true love Hilsa wrapped with tempered karelas and paired with a fruity Jacob's Creek white wine. Risotto with kasha mangsha (Bengal's iconic low-heat cooked mutton) with the same Australian brand's red wine or your favourite mishti bhapa doi with sparkling wine. Sounds yummy, offbeat and lip-smacking? Well, that was the magical fusion forged by chef Sharad Dewan at The Park Kolkata this puja.
How Hard Is It To Win The Lottery?
Oct 27, 2020, at 06:19 pm
The game of the lottery is not easy to win. In earlier days, people used to buy tickets from the lottery agents and wait for the day of declaration of result. The ticket numbers which matched with the lucky draw would get the jackpot prize. It shows which lotteries have the best and worst odds can help the players to choose ticket numbers.
Jammu and Kashmir: Talent hunt competition ‘Kashmir Ke Sitare’ held
Oct 24, 2020, at 12:05 am
Srinagar: A musical talent hunt competition for the Kashmir Valley was organized by News18 Urdu at Tagore Hall, Srinagar.
Rapido collaborates with TVF’s The Screen Patti for a new sketch
Oct 21, 2020, at 03:37 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Rapido, India’s leading Bike Taxi platform, has collaborated with The Viral Fever's The Screen Patti (TSP) to promote TSP’s newly launched sketch ‘When You Can’t Say No’.
ePujo. in to bring Durga Puja pandals to people virtually amid Covid-19
Oct 20, 2020, at 08:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the Covid-19 scare, website ePujo.in is set to treat the audience with the same charm of being in the Durga Puja pandals virtually.
Don’t miss Taco Bell’s Giveback Offer this Durga Puja in Kolkata
Oct 20, 2020, at 02:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Taco Bell India, part of the Mexican inspired quick service restaurant chain Taco Bell, has launched a special offer during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata.
Octogenarian journalist Mark Tully laments sensationalism of TV news channels, prefers radio
Oct 17, 2020, at 07:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Octogenarian journalist Mark Tully has recently lamented the present day's sensational journalism and falling standards of television news, expressing his eagerness to turn on to radio again.
Dia Mirza, Sonu Sood to co-host UN's campaign Bharat Ke Mahaveer
Oct 17, 2020, at 03:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian actors Dia Mirza and Sonu Sood will co-host Bharat Ke Mahaveer, a campaign which will celebrate Indians who have shown extraordinary kindness - extending a helping hand to the vulnerable amid Covid-19 pandemic.
Renowned poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri dies
Oct 15, 2020, at 05:49 pm
Palakkad/UNI: Jnanpith laureate Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, popularly known as Akkitham, the renowned poet of simplicity in Malayalam literature, passed away due to old age-related ailments at a private hospital in Thrissur on Thursday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Craft Mela to start in Numaish Gah from Oct 13
Oct 11, 2020, at 12:09 am
New Delhi: In order to provide directmarketing support to maximumnumber of artisans and weaversof Jammu and Kashmir whohave been distressed due toCovid-19 pandemic, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, isorganizing a Craft Mela from October 13 at Numaish Gah (Kashmir Haat), Srinagar, onrotational basis.
Add flavour to Durga Puja feasts with new spice blends from JK Masale
Oct 09, 2020, at 01:22 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Wondering if you will miss all the delicious food sold by street vendors during Durga Puja this year?