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PM Modi meets NSA Ajit Doval amid India's wait for retaliation against Pahalgam terror attack | Pakistan grilled at UNSC amid rising tension with India after Pahalgam terror attack | 'We'll do everything we can': US House Speaker backs India in fight against terrorism after Pahalgam attack | Centre asks several states to conduct security mock drills amid tensions with Pakistan, first since 1971 | PM Modi holds meeting with Defence Secy as India plans retaliation against Pahalgam attack | Terror hideout busted in Kashmir's Poonch amid India-Pak border tensions after Pahalgam attack | India snaps water flow to Pakistan from Baglihar dam on Chenab river in Pahalgam fallout | Trump imposes 100 percent tariff on non-US films, says 'Hollywood dying a very fast death' | Pahalgam fallout: India suspends Pakistan I&B minister Ataullah Tarar's X account | India bans all imports from Pakistan in Pahalgam terror attack fallout

City cyclists pedals miles to ensure healthy smiles

Dec 10, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS) : For two consecutive Sundays this winter, Kolkata has woken up to a healthy start.

CRISIL bestows 5-star rating upon Primarc's 'Southwinds'

Dec 09, 2015, at 03:40 pm

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS): Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) has recently awarded a 5 star rating to Primarc group's residential project 'Southwinds'.

All roads lead to Kolkata as the 4th Eastern H.O.G. Rally beckons

Dec 08, 2015, at 10:51 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Kolkata is all set to give a roaring welcome to hundreds of Harley-Davidson owners and their families as they come together from Dec 11 – 13 for the fourth edition of the Eastern H.O.G. Rally.

Team 'We know why Kattappa killed Bahubali!' from Mumbai's NMIMS wins RB Mavericks

Dec 07, 2015, at 11:15 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): After going through a rigorous screening process for more than 3 months, RB India and Dettol have announced the winners of RB Mavericks 2015 – the 9th edition of the Annual Case Study Competition of RB.

Jorasanko Thakurbari to host 'Jorasanko Manchagatha' this month

Dec 03, 2015, at 05:53 pm

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with Academy Theatre, will present ‘Jorasanko Manchagatha’ at the Jorasanko Thakurbari here on Dec 12.

Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor unveil AkzoNobel's Monarch Gold as Colour of the Year 2016 in Colour Walk

Dec 03, 2015, at 04:20 am

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IBNS): AkzoNobel, the leading global paints and coatings company and the makers of Dulux paints in India, presented Monarch Gold as the Colour of the Year for 2016.

92.7 Big FM, Dabur Honitus launch Big Junior RJ Season 3 with Mandira Bedi

Dec 02, 2015, at 12:50 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS) : India’s leading natural cough & cold remedy Dabur Honitus and 92.7 Big FM, India’s largest and the No.1 radio network launched the quest to hunt the most quick-witted and chirpy kid RJ with Dabur Honitus BIG Junior RJ Season 3.

My journey of 25 years with dance had been most fascinating: Madhuboni Chatterjee

Dec 02, 2015, at 12:49 am

Dancer Modhuboni Chatterjee celebrated 25 years of her journey in the world of dance with a fascinating performance in Kolkata recently. IBNS correspondent caught up with her for a quick chat on her love for dancing. Excerpts:

Jeff Koehler to visit Kolkata, attend book signing session in Starmark

Dec 01, 2015, at 02:21 am

Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS) Popular searech engine store Starmark, in association with Bloomsbury Publishing (IN), will hold a book signing session at which Jeff Koehler, the author of Darjeeling: A History of the World's Greatest Tea, will sign copies of the book at its South City Mall outlet here.

Hyundai launches 'Safe Move-Traffic Safety Campaign' in India

Dec 01, 2015, at 12:37 am

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Monay launched its CSR initiative 'Safe Move-Traffic Safety Campaign' in association with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Kolkata: Inkdia Books launches newest book on medical jurisprudence

Nov 30, 2015, at 03:10 am

Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Inkdia Books, in association with the Indian National Forum of Art and Culture (INFAM), rolled out its latest publication, Medico-Legal Dictionary and Jurisprudence, which is penned by Tapash Gan Choudhury, during a ceremony held in Kolkata on Saturday.

Calcutta Boating Club launches latest banquet in Kolkata

Nov 29, 2015, at 08:19 pm

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Calcutta Boating Club has launched its latest banquet 'Orchid Banquets', aiming to provide the city with the warmth of Indian hospitality mingled with rich traditions.

Godrej India Culture Lab hosts special dance event for transgender communities

Nov 29, 2015, at 06:50 pm

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IBNS): India is one of the few countries that legally recognize transgender as the third gender. This landmark judgment was passed in April, 2014.

Karigar Haat brings nature into urban homes

Nov 28, 2015, at 10:39 pm

Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Karigar Haat 2015 - Art & Cultural Folk Festival has got off to a colourful start at the Central Park in Salt Lake.

Starmark launches Ishani Malhotra's 'Until I Met You'

Nov 28, 2015, at 04:44 pm

Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Harlequin India, launched writer Ishani Malhotra's debut novel 'Until I Met You' at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata on Friday.

Shahnaz Husain provides beauty tips at IITF 2015

Nov 27, 2015, at 06:51 pm

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS) India beauty icon, Shahnaz Husain visited India International Trade Fair 2015 being held at ITPO Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, and provided free consultation on various skin and hair problems including hair-fall, dandruff, anti-ageing, pigmentation and scars, at Hall number 12, on Monday.

Kolkata hosts first Leg of 'Daring Debates' in India

Nov 27, 2015, at 04:38 am

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Known for its 'adda culture', Kolkata marked the launch of Daring Debates-a platform to encourage discussions around the notions of what a civilized society should encompass, and its implications on democracy in contemporary India.

Neha Marda walks the ramp for Peace Walk by Global Peace Initiative

Nov 26, 2015, at 10:37 pm

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS): Armano Ki Doli’s lead actress Urmi, Neha Marda walked the ramp for Peace Walk by Global Peace Initiative.

Google Doodle: Google pays homage to Verghese Kurien

Nov 26, 2015, at 05:16 pm

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS) Google on Thursday, paid homage to the 'Father of White Revolution', Verghese Kurien on his 94th birth anniversary.

Godrej launches modular kitchen gallery brand

Nov 25, 2015, at 06:19 pm

Bangalore, Nov 25 (IBNS): Godrej, a large conglomerate catering to both homes and offices as segments, in furniture category, launched Cuisine Regale-a lifestyle modular kitchen gallery brand.

Ola drives into Shimla; provides mobile app based cab booking service to commuters in the city

Nov 25, 2015, at 05:29 pm

Shimla, Nov 24 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular mobile app for cab booking, today announced the launch of its services in Shimla.

Google celebrates the 41st anniversary of the discovery of Lucy

Nov 24, 2015, at 07:35 pm

New York, Nov 24 (IBNS) Google on Tuesday celebrated the 41st anniversary of the discovery of Lucy with a doodle.

Books make an individual : Bickram Ghosh

Nov 21, 2015, at 05:56 pm

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS) For Bickram Ghosh reading books is just not a therapeutic experience but also propels self-growth, the tabla exponent said on Wednesday.

Vidya Balan unveils Jayasri Burman's book 'Antaryatra'

Nov 21, 2015, at 05:11 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Bollywood's national award winning actress Vidya Balan unveiled 'Antaryatra', a book written by Jayasri Burman and published by Gallery Sanskriti on Thursday in Kolkata.

Launch of Ishani Malhotra's debut novel Until I Met You

Nov 21, 2015, at 04:40 pm

Kolkta, Nov 20 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harlequin India, will host the launch, by well-known actress Koneenica Banerjee, of ex-journalist, writer and fashion enthusiast Ishani Malhotra’s debut novel Until I Met You next week.

Madhuboni Chatterjee's to present special Bharatnatyam Dance performance in Kolkata

Nov 20, 2015, at 04:55 am

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS) In celebrating 25 years of her journey in dance, Madhuboni Chatterjee will present her special Bharatnatyam Dance performance at the G D Birla Sabhagar in Kolkata on Nov 27.

British Council organises events to showcase UK expertise in Chandigarh

Nov 20, 2015, at 04:30 am

Chandigarh, Nov 19 (IBNS): The British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh in collaboration with the British Council Chandigarh, UK Trade & Investment and Visit Britain, is organizing a week of events to showcase UK expertise and take forward UK's partnership with Northern India, especially in the areas of Food & Culture, Education, Tourism, Healthcare, Agri-tech and tackling Climate Change.

Kolkata to host Saumi Nandy's solo exhibition

Nov 20, 2015, at 04:10 am

Kolkata Nov 19 (IBNS): Artist Saumi Nandy, who is gearing up to host a solo painting exhibition in Kolkata, said she will love people to see art in every object they see everyday.

Kolkata: Starmark, Poetry Paradigm host the launch of Ananya Chatterjee, Joie Bose's books

Nov 18, 2015, at 04:51 am

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Poetry Paradigm, has recently hosted the launch of two books of poems at its Quest Mall outlet here – Ananya Chatterjee's The Blind Man's Rainbow and Joie Bose’s Corazon Roto and Sixty Nine Other Treasons.

Kolkata: Starmark, Poetry Paradigm host launch of Ananya Chatterjee, Joie Bose's books

Nov 18, 2015, at 03:26 am

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Poetry Paradigm, has recently hosted the launch of two books of poems at its Quest Mall outlet here – Ananya Chatterjee’s The Blind Man’s Rainbow and Joie Bose’s Corazon Roto and Sixty Nine Other Treasons.