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Book review: Na Bola Kotha, a collection of Bengali poems, brings out the emotions within

Aug 13, 2019, at 12:23 pm

In this Bengali poem collection 'Na Bola Kotha', poetess Pratima Dhar has explored several areas of life, of small yet interesting events and many other things which the readers can easily relate to and find interest. 

Author interview: Reshma Kadvath on her book #FOR_THE_LOVE_OF_CREATIVITY

Aug 13, 2019, at 12:13 pm

Congratulations on the release of '#FOR_THE_LOVE_OF_CREATIVITY'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

JW Marriott Kolkata brings Indian coastal cuisine to the city

Aug 13, 2019, at 11:41 am

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Have you been to the Coastal Sunday Brunch being served at the JW Kitchen in JW Marriott Kolkata in August?

Enjoy ‘Flavours of India’ this Independence Day at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

Aug 13, 2019, at 11:35 am

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): To celebrate 73 years of India's Independence Day, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is hosting a special food festival at Seasonal Taste until August 15, 2019.

UNSW Sydney and MAHE Manipal partner to to offer academic and educational exchange

Aug 13, 2019, at 11:30 am

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): UNSW Sydney and MAHE Manipal have entered into a partnership to promote academic and educational exchange between the two universities and has established a joint seed fund for research collaborations.

West Bengal celebrates Eid-ul-Zuha

Aug 12, 2019, at 05:06 pm

Kolkata, Aug 12 (UNI) The Muslim community in West Bengal on Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha, the 'festival of sacrifice', with religious fervour and due solemnity.

Mahul Brahma of mjunction receives CSR Leader of the Year Award

Aug 12, 2019, at 04:31 pm

Delhi:  Mahul Brahma, author of The Luxe Trilogy and Head of CSR and Corporate Communications for a Tata Group company, mjunction, has won CSR Leader of the Year Award in coveted CSR Summit and Awards 2019 held in New Delhi.

Google doodles on birth anniversary of Vikram Sarabhai

Aug 12, 2019, at 10:02 am

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Search engine giant Google on Monday celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of Indian scientist and innovator Vikram Sarabhai with a doodle on its homepage.

Someplace Else celebrates its 25th anniversary

Aug 10, 2019, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata: Someplace Else, one of the pubs in Kolkata by THE Park Hotels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

What’s Brewing at the Roastery Coffee House?

Aug 10, 2019, at 10:50 pm

What’s brewing at the Roastery Coffee House? Well… a rich fusion of all that is coffee!

Rock percussionist Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee receives Pandit Manmohan Bhatt Memorial Award

Aug 10, 2019, at 06:14 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): Sangeet Kala Niketan presented the Pandit Manmohan Bhatt Memorial Award to rock percussionist Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee for his contribution to Indian Classical  and Fusion Music.

Top notch companies offer jobs to people with disabilities at the regional Abilympics in Kolkata

Aug 10, 2019, at 05:05 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS) : A large number of top corporate houses recently came forward to offer jobs to people with disabilities at the  19th edition of the East Zone Regional Abilympics for People with Disabilities (PwDs) in Kolkata.

Reasons You Can Be Disqualified from Military Service

Aug 10, 2019, at 12:24 pm

While many men and women might dream of joining the military, the US forces have introduced strict criteria when selecting recruits. In fact, according to the Defense Department, only 1% of candidates out of 34 million 17 to 24-year-olds are eligible to pursue military service.

See how artists interpret their contemporary world at the two exhibitions presented by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

Aug 09, 2019, at 01:24 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata, Aug 9 (IBNS): New Delhi based Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) will be presenting two distinct art exhibitions titled ‘Common Course’ -  Poetic, satirical and political commentaries' and ‘Over the edge, crossing the line - Five artists from Bengal’.

Sheheryar B. Sheikh pens a dark satire on Pakistan’s political structures

Aug 08, 2019, at 10:40 pm

Kolkata, Aug 8 (UNI) Pakistan's chequered and volatile history can be a good source material for any author.

Micromax expands its product portfolio, launches Smart Google-Certified TV

Aug 07, 2019, at 12:16 am

Micromax, India’s homegrown consumer electronics brand, introduced three different models of Google certified Smart Televisions. The Android TV variants include 32-inch (80 cms), 40-inch (102 cms) and 43-inch (109 cms) with 16:9 aspect ratio. The base model is priced at Rs 13,999.

New store promises to make Kolkata men look "Dapper" on all occasions

Aug 06, 2019, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Fashion conscious men in Kolkata now have a reason to rejoice with the opening of Dapper, an exclusive designer store for menswear and accessories.

Kolkata-based Chaepani promotes independent music album of Samantak Sinha

Aug 05, 2019, at 08:44 pm

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Chaepani, a Kolkata-based artistic forum, recently launched a music video called 'Baishe Ashar', which has been directed by their founder-director, Debasish Sen Sharma, who is also an independent film maker.

Delve into traditional and innovative hilsa based dishes at the Acropolis Mall this weekend

Aug 03, 2019, at 04:13 pm

Kolkata, August 3 (IBNS): Are you a 'hilsa'  fan? Then rush to the Hilsa Festival at Acropolis Mall in south Kolkata where some of the leading eateries of the city have gathered to present some of their special dishes.

Senco Gold & Diamonds rolls out a new brand campaign 'Shine On' featuring ace cricketer Sourav Ganguly

Aug 02, 2019, at 05:34 pm

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IBNS): Senco Gold & Diamonds, the fastest growing jewellery retail chain in India, on Friday rolled out a new brand campaign “Shine On” ,featuring former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, who is also the brand ambassador of Senco Gold & Diamonds since 2015. 

Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Rupala dedicates website on Fall Armyworm to help farmers fight the pest

Aug 02, 2019, at 03:10 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Minster of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Sh Parshottam Rupala dedicated an exclusive user & farmers’ friendly website on fall armyworm on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Amavas on August 1, 2019 here.

Kolkata's fusion food vegan restaurant Hakuna Matata celebrates fourth birthday

Aug 02, 2019, at 02:11 am

Kolkata: Hakuna Matata, a global fusion vegetarian restaurant, in Kolkata's iconic entertainment hub Park Street celebrated its fourth birthday recently in style, living up to the spirit of its title by screening "The Lion King" for its well-wishers and unveiling a few more mouth-watering dishes.

How to Gamble Safely at Live Casinos Online?

Aug 01, 2019, at 11:43 pm

Live casino sections, much like the rest of a casino portal, are the part of a gambling domain and usually have licensing norms and standards applicable as the rest of the domain. With a rise in the gambling online industry, there is much focus on making it safer, legitimate, secure and transparent for players.

University of Mumbai

Aug 01, 2019, at 11:29 pm

The University of Mumbai which was previously known as the University of Bombay, was established in 1857 and on broadly the same lines as the University of London. One of the oldest learning institutions of India it has produced notable alumni such as Homi Bhabha and B R Ambedkar.

Gandhi as seen through the lens of traditional Indian artists

Jul 31, 2019, at 11:23 pm

Kolkata, July 31 (UNI): Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi shared a unique bond though they vastly differed on ideas of nationalism.

App-based home cooked food delivery service Nanighar launched

Jul 31, 2019, at 09:35 pm

Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): Food tech start-up Nanighar, an app based home cooked food delivery service, along with cloud kitchen facility was launched here this week.

Kolkata Centre for Creativity, Bengal Tourism Department host photography exhibition ‘My Kolkata in Kolkata’

Jul 31, 2019, at 09:11 pm

Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) in association with Department of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated photography exhibition ‘My Kolkata in Kolkata’ on Wednesday.

American Center Kolkata hosts Global Tiger Day programme

Jul 31, 2019, at 02:51 pm

Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): The need to resolve the man-animal conflict through spread of awareness and judicious initiatives underlined the 'International Tiger Day' programme held at the American Center in Kolkata.

Dig into some delectable Italian dishes this weekend at the JW Kitchen

Jul 31, 2019, at 02:49 pm

Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): Here is your chance to go on a culinary tour of Italy right here in Kolkata at the JW Kitchen, the all-day dining outlet of JW Marriott Kolkata, which is hosting a Italian food festival until Sunday.

Bangladeshi singer Shusmita Anis pays musical tribute to Feroza Begum, Kamal Das Gupta and Pranab Roy

Jul 30, 2019, at 02:46 pm

Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): To the delight of lovers of modern Bengali music, Shusmita Anis, a popular singer from Bangladesh, was recently in Kolkata to release an album titled 'Tribute to Feroza Begum, Kamal Das Gupta and Pranab Roy'.