June 16, 2025 03:36 pm (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Ex-BCCI Secretary Jay Shah takes charge as ICC chair today | 5 killed, several injured as bus plunges into Teesta River on Bengal-Sikkim border | Delhi: Man throws liquid on Arvind Kejriwal, detained | Days after jailing Chinmoy Krishna Das, another Hindu priest arrested in Bangladesh | Anti-national activities exposed?': BJP slams TMC after husband of Mamata's leader arrested with dangerous nuclear materials | Cyclone Fengal: Chennai experiences heavy rainfall and waterlogging, airport shut down temporarily | Unacceptable to drag my wife's name: Raj Kundra's social media post after ED raids in porn case | CBI names Sandip Ghosh, four others in RG Kar financial irregularity case chargesheet | 35-year-old cricketer dies of cardiac arrest during match in Pune | Cyclone Fengal likely to hit Tamil Nadu tomorrow, warning issued

Rituparna launches designer boutique "WOMEN Your Style Statement"

Sep 01, 2014, at 05:37 am

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS) Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta on Sunday launched designer boutique "Women Your Style Statement" outlet in north Kolkata's Baguiati on VIP Road here.

Manojit Datta launches platform for young Kolkata musicians

Aug 31, 2014, at 06:33 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS):A unique Latin music platform - Let The River Flow - for young musicians was initiated by the city's own Latin Music Maestro Monojit Datta at The Bikers Cafe on Saturday.

Rituparna promotes High Street Market collection

Aug 30, 2014, at 11:29 pm

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): High Street Market Via MODA, an art, fashion and lifestyle expo, is back with its Pre-Puja and Pre- Diwali Collections with products from a wide range of designers across India.

Max Life Insurance announces 'i-genius Young Singing Stars'

Aug 30, 2014, at 03:37 am

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Insurance company Max Life Insurance has announced the launch of 'i-genius Young Singing Stars' in association with Universal Music Group.

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi today

Aug 29, 2014, at 03:22 pm

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IBNS) The city of Mumbai along with the rest of India welcomed the elephant-headed Lord Ganesh amid much hype and fervour as the ten-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival started from Friday.

92.7 Big FM celebrates 'Uttam Purush'

Aug 29, 2014, at 04:57 am

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): Private radio station 92.7 Big FM announced its week long plans to celebrate the 88th birth anniversary of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar at a press conference in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Victorinox introduces limited edition travel organizer

Aug 28, 2014, at 07:45 pm

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS) Victorinox has launched a travel organizer in limited edition which is a deluxe zippered document organizer that will keep travel documents organized and secure while you travel.

GlacialLight announces 10" Surface Mounted Down Light

Aug 28, 2014, at 03:00 am

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): GlacialLight, a division of the Taiwanese technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., has introduced an energy-efficient 10" Surface Mounted Down Light -GL-DL10-SM to its indoor lighting product lineup.

Wild Stone enters gas-less space

Aug 28, 2014, at 02:58 am

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): Wild Stone, the male grooming brand by McNROE Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd., recently announced its foray into the No Gas deodorant category with the launch of Wild Stone perfume Body Spray.

A Herculean task to save heritage buildings of Kolkata

Aug 26, 2014, at 11:21 pm

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): An interactive session on preserving the heritage buildings of Kolkata was organized recently in a happening bookstore of the city in the backdrop of a new Tollywood film Hercules's upcoming release and the film's relevance with the issue.

Cookery workshop by chef Kunal

Aug 26, 2014, at 03:17 am

Kolkata, Aug 25 (IBNS) Ladies Circle India organised an interactive Cookery Workshop by chef Kunal Kapur for the first time ever in Kolkata recently.

Teenage Mutant fans rejoice as Nickelodeon launches T-shirts

Aug 25, 2014, at 11:12 pm

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IBNS) Fans, get ready to bring Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, home as Nickelodeon and Viacom18 consumer products are all set to launch the official range of exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-shirts marking the launch of the international box office hit film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as it prepares for its India-wide release on 29th August, 2014.

Victorinox celebrates 25th anniversary of Victorinox watches

Aug 22, 2014, at 09:10 pm

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) Karl Elsener had laid the cornerstone in 1884 for a local company which has gone from a cutler' workshop to a global group. The brand name "Victorinox" is a portmanteau word: it combines the first name of the founder's mother, Victoria, with "inox", the international term for stainless steel. The Victorinox "Swiss Army Knife" is legendary.

India's own e-zine dedicated to the global luxury launched

Aug 22, 2014, at 08:17 pm

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): India's very own e-zine with curated content, dedicated to global luxury and fine living, was launched recently and can be accessed now at www.theluxecafe.com

Sanjeev Kapoor's restaurant to open 25 outlets by 2015

Aug 21, 2014, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's The Yellow Chilli restaurant is all set to open 25 more outlets in India and abroad by 2015.

Monica inaugurates Glamzon Salon in Kolkata

Aug 21, 2014, at 06:01 am

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Glam Nails, an exclusive nail art studio, launched its new outlet 'Glamzon Salon' at AMP Vaisaakkhi Mall in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Wednesday.

Kolkata hosts Looms Weaves and More exhibition

Aug 21, 2014, at 04:36 am

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS) Looms Weaves and More, an exclusive exhibition of natural fibers and jewellery, curated by team Aesthetique was back with its second edition at the Kolkata Ice Skating Rink showcasing the finest of fabrics, textiles, arts and crafts of India ranging from sarees, pret wear, artifacts, home linen, jute diversified products and other accessories.

Cambridge University offers PhD on chocolate

Aug 18, 2014, at 08:41 pm

London, Aug 18 (IBNS) Chocolate lovers can now get an unique oppurtunity indulge their sweet tooth by pursuing a 'PhD on chocolate' at Cambridge University in England.

Ruchi Soya signs Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador

Aug 15, 2014, at 04:28 am

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS): FMCG company Ruchi Soya Industries Limited (Ruchi Soya) has signed popular actress Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador for its brand 'Mahakosh'.

Most adults need to double fruit and vegetable intake: Research

Aug 12, 2014, at 07:45 pm

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS) New research published in the September issue of the British Journal of Nutrition and featured in the just released Global Phytonutrient Report highlights a significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption in people’s diets around the world.

McDonald's expands menu with Saucy Wraps

Aug 12, 2014, at 01:49 am

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited (HRPL), a Master Franchisee for west & south India operations of McDonald's and a subsidiary of Westlife Development Limited, a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange announced the launch of its new Saucy Wraps.

Google Doodle celebrates Perseid Meteor Shower

Aug 11, 2014, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): As it is time again to witness the most vibrant meteor showers rule the sky, popular search engine Google on Monday dedicated its home page to celebrate Perseid Meteor Shower.

Priyanka Chopra inspires teenage girls to aim high with UNICEF

Aug 11, 2014, at 04:48 am

Chandrapur, Aug 10 (IBNS) Bollywood actress and UNICEF India Ambassador Priyanka Chopra met with young women at Chandrapur to mark International Youth Day and to witness how their lives are being transformed through the Building Young Futures programme, which is run in partnership with Barclays.

Howrah school celebrates Munshi Premchand's birth aniversary

Aug 10, 2014, at 10:50 pm

Howrah, Liluah, Aug 4 (IBNS): Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, a school located in Howrah, celebrated 134th birth anniversary of novelist Munshi Premchand at the school premise recently.

Raksha Bandhan: Brothers and sisters exchange love in India

Aug 10, 2014, at 06:51 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): India on Sunday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with sisters tying Rakhis (sacred threads) on their brothers' wrists with prayers and love, in exchange of promises for their safety and protection.

Foodhall presents an All American Food Fiesta

Aug 09, 2014, at 10:35 pm

New Delhi/Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS) Give your taste buds a treat and discover the diverse spectrum of American flavours, as premium lifestyle food destination Foodhall from Future Group celebrates an All American Food Fiesta.

Seema Bedi becomes Mrs India Queen 2014 Western Zone Finalist

Aug 09, 2014, at 05:55 am

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IBNS) Model and actress Seema Bedi was on Friday selected as Mrs India Queen 2014 western zone finalist after a tough round of auditions in Mumbai.

Srikanta Acharya's Rabindrasangeet album launched after 11 years

Aug 08, 2014, at 03:06 pm

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS) Picasso Entertainment launched a Rabindrasageet CD titled 'Anek Diner Gaan' by singer Srikanta Acharya on Thursday.

McDonald's launches Happy Meal books

Aug 08, 2014, at 01:53 am

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IBNS): McDonald's India Thursday announced that it will offer books in its Happy Meals at participating restaurants for a two-month period, starting Aug 1. The launch of books in the Happy Meal is part of McDonald’s ongoing commitment to provide its customers with choices and experiences that are in step with the changing consumer lifestyles, while championing children’s happiness and well-being.

Touring 'Hamlet' troupe marks Shakespeare's birth, Security Council's new presidency

Aug 05, 2014, at 04:25 pm

New York, Aug 5 (IBNS) Encompassing political intrigue, obsession and violence, William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Hamlet' is being re-enacted on Monday at the United Nations headquarters in New York by a roving troupe from the renowned Globe Theatre Company from London.