Social media has degraded the political discourse: Shashi Tharoor

Feb 28, 2020, at 01:47 pm

Congress Lok Sabha MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, was the guest at Kitaab by Prabha Khaitan Foundation earlier this February. As Tharoor's book, co-authored by Samir Saran, The New World Disorder and The Indian Imperative, was launched at the event, the former career officer at the United Nations spoke at length about the Indian and global politics, anti-CAA protests in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh and more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings few excerpts

Revamped and refurbished 'OTT' as 'Hammer' mesmerises people of Kolkata

Feb 26, 2020, at 08:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ‘Hammer’, formerly known as Over The Top (OTT) at The Myx Bar & Kitchen, Kolkata has been revamped and refurbished as ‘Hammer' to treat the people of Kolkata.

Club Urban Tyro—where food is served with a touch of class!

Feb 25, 2020, at 08:53 pm

The name is interesting—Club Urban Tyro! It stands out amongst a long list of ‘where to eat places’ spread across the city of Kolkata. Conveniently located on the ground floor of the Old Sikkim House, it is an interesting addition to the fascinating food landscape, more so as it has brought with a well-researched and authentic oriental and Chinese food served with a touch of class. Each item is presented aesthetically which adds to the experience of relishing them.

4 Essential Features of a Superlative Vehicle Tracking System

Feb 25, 2020, at 12:41 pm

With new and many different kinds of cars being launched everyday, the automobile industry has never been so exciting before. The vast variety of brands, models and colours offer unlimitedchoice to buyers. However, with this advancement arises the issue of vehicle security. What offers a perfect solution against such a challenge is an advanced vehicle tracking system.

Dubai Food Festival to start from Feb 26

Feb 24, 2020, at 05:35 pm

Dubai/IBNS: Dubai is all set to host the seventh edition of every food lover’s paradise, Dubai Food Festival (DFF), from Feb 26 to Mar 14.

Fatty Bao Kolkata's all new cocktail and food menu will leave you spoilt for choices

Feb 24, 2020, at 04:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Fatty Bao, part of the Olive Group, and a popular Asian Gastrobar in Kolkata, recently introduced a new menu aptly titled the 'New Wave'.

Mumbai's Opa! Bar and Café new menu includes Lebanese, Mediterranean, Italian, and Continental fare

Feb 24, 2020, at 04:55 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai's Opa! Bar and Café, known for its Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine, has revamped its menu to offer a more diverse spread.

KNMA and Lilavati Lalbhai Library organise a photography exhibition based on Madan Mahatta's works

Feb 24, 2020, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in association with Ahmedabad-based Lilavati Lalbhai Library is holding a special exhibition titled  'Delhi Modern: The Architecture of Independence seen through the eyes of Madan Mahatta' until February 28.

Megalith event at IIT Kharagpur Campus this week promises to encourage ideas and innovation in the field of civil engineering

Feb 23, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Kharagpur/IBNS: To promote and encourage ideas and innovation in the field of civil engineering and to present a platform to the civil engineering students to work and interact with several civil engineering aspects, a three-day technical Fest-Megalith-is organized at IIT Kharagpur Campus here.

Maharashtra celebrated Maha Shivratri

Feb 22, 2020, at 05:05 pm

Nashik/UNI: The festival of ‘Mahashivratri’, celebrated every year on the new moon day in the month of Maagha of the Hindu calendar to celebrate the marriage of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati, was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety all over Maharashtra, including the city and other parts of the district, on Friday.

How Indians are responding to their love for mother tongue? ShareChat has some metrics

Feb 20, 2020, at 08:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: More than 30,000 UGC (user generated content) got created across 8 Indian languages with #MyMotherTongue #LoveMyLanguage ahead of the International Mother Language Day on Feb 21, according to social media platform ShareChat.

Kolkata's CK Birla Hospitals - BMB to offer 30 cardiac angiographies to deserving patients this year

Feb 19, 2020, at 01:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: From patients aged three years to nonagenarians were present at the 30th anniversary celebration of Kolkata's CK Birla Hospitals - BMB, recently with many of them narrating about their recovery from coronary diseases after being treated by doctors here.

Author interview: Sumeidha Iyer talks about her book 'Before I Met You'

Feb 19, 2020, at 12:31 pm

Media panelist, enterpreneur and social activist Sumeidha Iyer talks about her book 'Before I Met You' and what compelled her to write it.

Book review: A self-help Mathematics guide to help those appearing for competitve exxaminations

Feb 19, 2020, at 12:24 pm

In his book 'Educlans Mathematics for Competitive Exams', Samrat Biswas makes learning Mathematics easier, especially for those appearing for competitive examinations, 

SteppinOut celebrates Valentine's Day in Kolkata

Feb 18, 2020, at 08:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: SteppinOut, India’s event and experience curator, held an event at Sky Turf here on Feb 14 to celebrate the Valentine's Day.

VMate stars shined at VMate Annual Awards 2020

Feb 18, 2020, at 07:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: VMate – the trending short video platform, recently concluded its Annual Awards 2020 in New Delhi awarding creators across the nation with huge following.

West Bengal to suspend internet during Secondary exam to prevent question paper leak

Feb 17, 2020, at 08:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal government's school education department on Monday said that broadband and mobile internet services will be restricted in 42 block areas across the state during Secondary (Madhyamik) examinations which is going to start from Tuesday (Feb 18), officials said.

Xiaomi India launches Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker enabled with voice assistant

Feb 17, 2020, at 05:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Xiaomi, India’s number one smartphone and smart TV brand, on Monday expanded its portfolio of wireless speakers and launched the portable Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in India.

30 pc Americans love Japanese food: US food historian and Indian cuisine expert Colleen Taylor Sen

Feb 17, 2020, at 11:38 am

Food historian Colleen Taylor Sen is a Canadian American translator and author specializing in Indian cuisine. She has written six books, and has also contributed entries to many encyclopedias. She was one of the guests at the American Center in Kolkata for Tasting India Symposium's first ever event “India’s Global Foodprint: New Discoveries”.  In an exclusive chat on sidelines with IBNS correspondent Sanya Anand at American Center, she spoke about her  experiences

Krishi Bikash Shilpa Kendra, an enterprise under Ministry of MSME, launches national website

Feb 15, 2020, at 06:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Krishi Bikash Shilpa Kendra, an enterprise under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, launched here on Wednesday www.kbskenterprisemsme.in – the Ministry’s national website for unemployed youths of the country.

Lavazza workshop in Kolkata combines the week of Valentine with caffeine love

Feb 15, 2020, at 10:11 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Italian coffee brand Lavazza started Valentine's Week in Kolkata with an exclusive coffee session and workshop for the caffeine enthusiasts in the City of Joy on Tuesday.

VMate’s #HappyValentinesDay goes viral on social media

Feb 14, 2020, at 05:47 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: VDay videos on VMate- the trending short video platform, are spreading like wildfire on social media.

GNIT Flagship College of JIS Group receives award from Solar Energy Society of India (SESI)

Feb 14, 2020, at 04:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ICORE 2020 (International Congress on Renewable Energy) was organized by GNIT (Guru Nanak Institute of Technology) in association with Solar Energy Society of India (SESI) to promote, advance, propagate the use of renewable energy by encouraging basic and applied research in renewable energy.

10 places to go on Valentine's Day this year

Feb 13, 2020, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For those who are still undecided where to go on Valentine's Day this year, here is a list of restaurants and bars across Kolkata for you to choose from.

Lavazza India holds coffee training session for enthusiasts before Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2020, at 04:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For those who would love to take a cup of latte with a heart drawn on the foam to their Valentine on the special day, Lavazza India had organised a coffee training session recently in Kolkata.

Ai Wei Wei sculpture celebrates pedal power, as Urban Forum continues in Abu Dhabi

Feb 13, 2020, at 09:27 am

New York/IBNS: “You can walk down to the sculpture,” said the guide, “or,” and he paused to pique interest, “you can use one of these new public bicycles and follow the bike lane.” He gestured enticingly at a row of brand new, green, semi-electric bicycles.

A man with fashion legacy-Wendell Rodricks passes away

Feb 12, 2020, at 11:05 pm

Panaji/IBNS: Celebrated fashion designer, social activist and author Wendell Rodricks, who was also regarded as a gay icon in India, passed away at his residence in Colvale in Goa. He was 59.

7 OxygenOS features that Oneplus Users Need to Know About

Feb 12, 2020, at 08:30 pm

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus offers its users OxygenOS 10, a customised operating system built on Android 10. OxygenOS provides you with more than just an intuitive interface, as you get access to tons of interesting features too. Some of the company’s most-loved smartphone models, such as OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, house the OxygenOS 10, ensuring that you get the best of hardware and software optimisation in one purchase. So, if you do have a OnePlus 7T or OnePlus 7T Pro, or would like to own one, read about the fabulous features that the UI offers you and also know how you can purchase such flagship mobile on EMI with top financiers like Bajaj Finserv.

Five restaurants and bar that you can head to this Valentine's Day in Kolkata

Feb 12, 2020, at 04:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Every bar and restaurant worth their salt are gearing up with special spreads for Valentine's Day. Here are five picks that you cannot miss this year.

Bridging the gap between the artist and the public is one of the focus areas of Studio Artz Kolkata

Feb 12, 2020, at 01:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Studio Artz, an inclusive centre for learning art in Kolkata, recently presented an art exhibition, which showcased a variety of themes in multiple media.