Expert on muslin urges young textile enthusiasts at JDBI to protect the rich Bengal legacy
Sep 12, 2019, at 07:24 pm
Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS) The young generation of Indians should understand the legacy of India’s rich heritage in textiles and rise up to protect the dying traditions and revive the fabled craft of fine muslin, said top design-historian and author Dr Sonia Ashmore while addressing the students of textile science, clothing and fashion studies of J.D.Birla Institute (JDBI) here Wednesday.
Veer Savarkar was vilified and maligned: Author Vikram Sampath
Sep 12, 2019, at 12:19 pm
Kolkata: Launching his book Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past at Prabha Khaitan Foundation's programme Kitab last week, author Vikram Sampath said India's independence activist Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was "vilified and maligned".
Non-metro moms happier that moms in metros: Study
Sep 11, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Guwahati, Sep 11 (UNI) Moms in non-metro cities are much happier than those in metro cities, while 48 per cent of mothers across India are happy with their current state of life.
Sep 10, 2019, at 04:04 pm
Congratulations on the release of your book 'Human-Alien Encounter Of The Modern Kind'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Author interview: Pratima Dhar on why she wanted her book of Bengali poems translated
Sep 10, 2019, at 03:55 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Words not Spoken'. How has the response been so far?
Ballantine and Dim Sum pairing at Yauatcha Kolkata
Sep 10, 2019, at 03:38 pm
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Yauatcha, the dim sum tea house from London, is holding a month-long special Ballantine pairing menu at their outlet in Kolkata.
Enjoy some fine English and Indian tea at JW Lounge in Kolkata
Sep 10, 2019, at 01:39 pm
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Missed lunch? Looking to have a bite after that afternoon long shopping spree? Want to meet friends over a cup of tea?
Kolkata's Acropolis Mall provides pre-Puja market exposure for budding women entrepreneurs
Sep 08, 2019, at 10:24 pm
Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS): Merlin Group, developer of Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, organised a two day long exhibition, christened 'Blooming Kolkata 2019', from Saturday for budding female entrepreneurs to provide them a direct exposure to market before Durga Puja.
Asian Paints’ 'Where the heart is' reveals Boman Irani’s home secrets in India's island city
Sep 08, 2019, at 12:28 pm
Mumbai: One of the most heartwarming episodes on the third edition of Asian Paints’ “Where the Heart Is” features Boman Irani. His home is a delight in every way. As Boman himself says on the show, “The person you are at work is also a part of you; but the person you are at home is the rooted, innocent you.”And it’s this rootedness and innocence that seeps into every part of their Parsi Colony home.
Vienna named most liveable city by The Economist
Sep 07, 2019, at 03:13 pm
Vienna, which is known for its grandiose architecture, classical music scene and imperial history, also has abundant green spaces, one-of-a-kind coffeehouse culture and excellent public services. Well, the city has been voted again as the most liveable city for second year running by The Economist magazine.
India-China International Conference calls for enhanced ties of two Asian neighbours
Sep 07, 2019, at 12:55 pm
Santiniketan, West Bengal, Sept 6 (IBNS): If China and India speak with one voice, the whole world will listen, said Zha Liyou, Consul-General of China in Kolkata at the inauguration of an international conference at Visva-Bharati University campus.
Max Fashion aims to donate new clothes to children for Durga Puja
Sep 06, 2019, at 04:22 pm
Kolkata: Max Fashion is aiming to donate new clothes to more than 5000 children from different NGOs for festival Durga Puja.
Sep 05, 2019, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata: Representatives from 36 accredited American universities recently interacted with over 500 local students and 200 parents at the USIEF-EducationUSA University Fair 2019, hosted by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) here.
Dev inaugurates Acropolis Mall's puja shopping bonanza
Sep 05, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Kolkata: Tollywood superstar Dev on Wednesday formally launched Acropolis Mall's puja shopping bonanza here.
4 debut novels among 10 in longlist for 2019 JCB Prize for Literature
Sep 04, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Kolkata, Sep 04 (UNI) The longlist for the 2019 JCB Prize for Literature was announced on Wednesday which includes four debut novels.
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat holding special brunch for Teacher's Day
Sep 04, 2019, at 01:10 pm
Kolkata, Sep 4 (IBNS): This Teachers Day (September 5) express gratitude to your mentors for their hard work and commitment in strengthening you by treating them to a lavish spread customized at Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat.
Salman Rushdie's Quichotte in race for Booker
Sep 03, 2019, at 11:40 pm
Kolkata, Sept 3 (UNI) Salman Rushdie’s new novel Quichotte is in the race for this year’s Booker Prize for fiction.
Starmark hosts launch of Shreya Sen-Handley’s Strange Stories
Sep 03, 2019, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with HarperCollins India, has recently hosted the launch of Shreya Sen-Handley’s book Strange Stories at its South City Mall outlet here.
Nusrat Jahan Jain launches The Pink Lane in Kolkata
Sep 03, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Kolkata: Tollywood actress and MP Nusrat Jahan Jain inaugurated the flagship store of The Pink Lane, a brand which is focused on 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery, at the City Centre 1 Mall here on Monday.
P. C. Chandra Group provides financial assistance through Anuprerna 2019 to underprivileged students
Sep 02, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Kolkata, Sep 2 (IBNS): P.C, Chandra Group, with diverse business interests, including jewellery, chemicals & adhesives, housing, hospitality, etc. offers financial support to underprivileged but meritorious students as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee launches exclusive collection of Ceramic and Kanta fashion accessories
Sep 02, 2019, at 03:52 pm
Kolkata: Interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee has launched his own curated and designed exclusive collection of Ceramic and Kantha fashion accessories in Kolkata.
Women, Water and Workmanship is the theme for this year's WADE ASIA annual conference
Sep 02, 2019, at 03:21 pm
Kolkata, Sep 2 (IBNS): Women, Water and Workmanship is the theme for WADE ASIA's 2019 annual conference & awards event, which will be held in October this year in New Delhi.
India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi festival today, PM Modi greets nation
Sep 02, 2019, at 08:23 am
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi wished the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi as the 10-day long festival started from Monday.
Corporate honchos come together at 8th Annual CBAI bridge tournament, Sachin Tendulkar joins
Aug 31, 2019, at 07:44 pm
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IBNS): The popularity of Bridge or contract Bridge has grown by leaps and bounds among the corporate bigwigs and head honchos in India.
Book review: Jasbeer Singh's poetic thoughts on the emotions of life
Aug 31, 2019, at 01:30 pm
'Walking With My Soul' by Jasbeer Singh is a beautiful collection of poems that is bound to mesmerise everyone.
Aug 31, 2019, at 01:27 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): India Autism Center (IAC) in association with Jadavpur University recently hosted an inter-collegiate debate to promote advocacy for differently-abled people.
India and USA: Vanishing Mysteries
Aug 30, 2019, at 12:50 am
The art of magic has a long history in Indian culture, and has shaped the popular imagination of India as a "land of magic." American magicians have visited India searching for magic for centuries, and Indian magicians have performed in the U.S. as well. U.S. Fulbright Nehru scholar Dr. Shreeyash Palshikar who delivered a Talk on “Vanishing Mysteries: Magical Connections Between India and America” in Kolkata recently, mourns the lack of patronage to the street magicians. Subhashish Roy reports
Bengal Chamber organises 12th edition of Annual Environment and Energy Conclave
Aug 29, 2019, at 06:37 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with H Energy, organized it’s 12th Edition of the Annual Environment and Energy Conclave here on Thursday.
ITC Sonar Kolkata recreates yesterday once more at their specialty Peshawri restaurant
Aug 29, 2019, at 05:41 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): Restaurants are known to celebrate their anniversaries in grand style, there is nothing new in that.
Every single question in media turns into whataboutery nowadays: Sandeep Bhushan
Aug 28, 2019, at 11:08 pm
Journalist Sandeep Bhushan, author of The Indian Newsroom, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month. As he was interacting with media personality Ratnottama Sengupta, Bhushan spoke about the changing styles of Indian media over the years and why he quit his job in 2012. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts