Winter Carnival for kids in STORY; Chill Fest on Christmas Day
Dec 21, 2016, at 07:23 pm
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, is holding a winter carnival for the kids, with special events planned around Christmas and the New Year.
Serendipity Arts Festival 2016 kicks off with a bang
Dec 18, 2016, at 05:08 am
Kolkata/Panaji, Dec 17 (IBNS): Day 1 of the inaugural edition of the Serendipity Arts Festival, India’s premier, curated, interdisciplinary arts festival, kicked off with a wide array of some of the most enthralling art and photography exhibitions, display of craft work and captivating musical performances.
Selfienomics: A book that makes the self-help genre stand on its head
Dec 16, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Revant Himatsingka said that he does not see his debut book, Selfienomics, competing with the popular self-help books in the market. Instead he expects to compete with Scoopwhoop or Buzzfeed or Facebook to grab eyeballs, said the author during the launch of his book in Kolkata recently.
India will see 65% rise in mobile frauds by 2017: ASSOCHAM-EY study
Dec 13, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): Rapid increase in use of computers and the emergence of the Internet has led to the evolution of cyberspace, about 40-45% of financial transactions are done via mobile devices and this menace is expected grow to 60-65% by 2017, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-EY joint study.
Domino’s launches new products designed for foodies
Dec 13, 2016, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): Domino’s Pizza India, the market leader in the chained pizza segment, has launched two new products – Quattro Formaggi Burst Pizza and the Choco Pizza.
Kamala heralds December with a special Christmas Bazaar
Dec 13, 2016, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS): With Christmas just around the corner, Kamala (the retail outlet of the Crafts Council of India) is holding a colourful Christmas Bazaar at Kolkata's ICCR until Dec 17.
Sri M speaks at the UN meet of Peace Makers at Bangkok, Thailand
Dec 12, 2016, at 09:34 pm
Kolkata, Dec 12 (IBNS): Mumtaz Ali,also known as Sri M, who is a spiritual guide and a social reformer has been invited by the United Nations to participate in the meeting on the role of religious leaders from the Asia-Pacific region in preventing incitement to violence that could lead to atrocity crimes held on Dec 6-7, Bangkok, Thailand.
Christmas Bazaar Exhibition: Kamala invites people with wide range of gift items
Dec 11, 2016, at 12:14 am
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS) : It’s already December, the last month of the year and winter has already stepped into Kolkata with a cold nip in the air.
Sonata ACT: One-of-a-kind safety watch launched
Dec 09, 2016, at 09:53 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Dec 9 (IBNS): Sonata, India’s largest-selling watch brand from Titan Company Limited, part of the TATA group, launched their safety watch called ACT – App-Enabled Coordinates Tracker - designed exclusively for women.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw to debut an Art and Science Exhibition at Serendipity Arts Festival 2016
Dec 09, 2016, at 09:37 pm
Kolkata/New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): 2016: Biocon’s Chairperson and Managing Director Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is enabling the showcase of a special exhibition of Science Gallery Bengaluru, ‘Entanglement: A Dance between Art & Science’ at the Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa this December.
Stomp and Dharavi Rocks come together to spread Love and Care!
Dec 08, 2016, at 06:00 pm
Mumbai, Dec 8 (IBNS): Stomp, a British Theatrical Sensation was recently spotted at a busy street of Mumbai painting the town red with our very own Dharavi Rocks.
STORY collaborates with Rare Planet to encourage student artists
Dec 07, 2016, at 11:05 pm
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, has collaborated with city-based Rare Planet, to present some attractive household decorative items and utility products that also double up as style statements.
Google pays tribute to Ole Roemer's discovery of the speed of light
Dec 07, 2016, at 04:57 pm
Mountain View, Dec 7 (IBNS): Tech giant Google on Wednesday dedicated a doodle to mark the 340th anniversary of the determination of the speed of light.
India’s Internet population likely to touch 600 million by 2020: study
Dec 06, 2016, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): With increased 4G and 3G penetration, the Internet user base in India is rapidly expanding and has reached a penetration of over 27% versus 50.3% penetration in China and expected to double to 600 million users by 2020 from 343 million users currently, according to an ASSOCHAM- Deloitte joint study.
French Consul to 'City of Joy' feels X-mas celebrations in Kolkata warmer
Dec 04, 2016, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS) Deputy Consul, Consulate General De France, Olivier Cassin finds Chirstmas celebrations in Kolkata warmer than in Europe.
IPEN's Larissa Obediente wins Miss Queen of the Continents Pageant
Dec 01, 2016, at 05:02 pm
Toronto, Dec 1 (IBNS): International Professional Entertainment Network (IPEN), the longest running Filipino and mainstream Canadian pageant organizer in Toronto, added more feathers to its cap in November.
Bina Sen to perform in Kolkata on Dec 3
Nov 30, 2016, at 09:08 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Singer Bina Sen will perform in Kolkata on Dec 3.
Google doodles to celebrate JC Bose's birth anniversary
Nov 30, 2016, at 05:13 pm
Mountain View, Nov 30 (IBNS): Tech giant Google on Wednesday celebrated Indian scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose's 158's birth anniversary by dedicating a doodle.
Taj’s ‘Epicure’ programme goes beyond dining
Nov 29, 2016, at 09:46 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Nov 29 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has announced the revamp of its Epicure programme which is a part of one of the largest guest recognition programmes in India - Taj InnerCircle.
Kolkata hosts Soccer for Child Rights
Nov 26, 2016, at 11:57 pm
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS):: Kolkata geared up for a football tournament with a difference, as Soccer for Child Rights kicked off at the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club Football Ground today. The tournament was organised by CRY – Child Rights and You, in association with Genius Consultants Ltd.
Kolkata: Anamika Khanna attends “Baluchari: Bengal & Beyond†event
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:03 am
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): Fashion designer Anamika Khanna on Tuesday attended an exhibition of “Baluchari: Bengal & Beyond†at Birla Academy of Art & Culture in Kolkata.
Australian magicians to amaze Indian audiences
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): India is all set to be mesmerised by magic performances by one of Australia’s finest magicians, Adam Mada, and his show Mada’s Marvels.
Byomkesh Abir Chatterjee turns nostalgic at the Taj Gateway Hotel's cake mixing ceremony
Nov 22, 2016, at 04:52 pm
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): The cast of Byomkesh along with director Arindam Sil was present at Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel for a cake mixing ceremony recently.
Frish launches ready-to-cook Tawa Pizza
Nov 22, 2016, at 01:04 am
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Frish, a leading veg frozen foods brand from the WestCoast Group, has launched a lip-smacking frozen Pizza that can be simply cooked on a Tawa in just 7 minutes.
Rotary International District 3291, District Governor Shyamashree Sen organizes Sangbardhan
Nov 21, 2016, at 10:14 pm
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Rotary International District 3291 and District Governor Shyamashree Sen organized a program Sangbardhan to celebrate the UNESCO's World Heritage Day celebrations on Nov 19 at the heritage site of Marble Palace with the presence of Rotarians, Consular representatives, members of INTACH and other NGO's.
Chris Martin-AR Rahman sing Vande Mataram
Nov 20, 2016, at 02:34 pm
Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): International singer Chris Martin, who is the frontman of band Coldplay, created a special moment with music maestro AR Rahman as they joined on stage to sing 'Vande Mataram'.
I am waiting for a good script, says Zayed Khan in Kolkata after app launch
Nov 19, 2016, at 06:32 pm
Bollywood actor Zayed Khan was in Kolkata to promote his new app, IMKnotShy at Acropolis Mall, in association with My Nail/ Think Inked. In a candid chat with IBNS Correspondent Tanushree Sen, the actor who is now seen much less on screen spoke about his yearlong engagement with the app, his love for gulab jamun and rasmalai, and the desire to do something new.
Amway Opportunity Foundation celebrates Children's Day with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:53 am
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, on Friday celebrated Children's Day, in association with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata.
Aditi Rao Hydari attends Femina Hair Hero Awards
Nov 18, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari recently attended the Femina Hair Hero Awards wearing Natalie Chapman styled by Sanam Ratansi.
Hrithik Roshan unveils Rado's new lightness-inspired timepieces
Nov 18, 2016, at 04:10 am
Noida, Nov 17 (IBNS): Rado, the Swiss watch brand known for its innovative use of design and materials, officially launched its lightness-inspired collection at the newly opened boutique in Noida.