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Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj: Ten million devotees brave winter chills to take holy dip in Sangam for first 'Amrit Snan' | Five Bangladeshi nationals illegally staying in Kolkata's suburb arrested | PM Modi participates in Lohri celebrations in Delhi's Naraina | 'Pollution, corruption, inflation are on rise': Rahul Gandhi slams Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Delhi assembly polls | AAP accuses BJP of manipulating voters' list ahead of Delhi polls, election officer responds | Millions of Hindu devotees gather in UP's Prayagraj as world's largest pilgrimage Maha Kumbh Mela begins today | Let’s uphold facts and credibility: Union Minister Ashwini Vaisnaw fact-checks Mark Zuckerberg over Indian election claim | In a boost for tourism, PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir | Bengal: Woman dies, 5 others critical after 'expired' saline administered at patients at Midnapore govt hospital | Los Angeles wildfire: Toll touches 11, more than 10,000 structures burnt down as blaze still persists

Tel Aviv Pride Parade 2019: Witness one of the biggest LGBTQ celebrations

Jun 12, 2019, at 05:24 pm

Tel Aviv is a diverse city with multicultural influences and open-minded locals. Every June, in honor of Pride month, people of all genders, religion and color flood the streets of Tel Aviv in support of love, diversity and freedom to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Book review: A handy cookbook for the enthusiastic home chef

Jun 12, 2019, at 03:54 pm

It is said that, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” This quote is absolutely true and if a food item does not appeal to our taste buds, our dining will not be satisfactory too.

Author interview: Subash Kedia says 'Emotional Intelligence 10X' is about creating a win-win situation

Jun 12, 2019, at 12:32 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Emotional Intelligence 10X'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?  

Book review: A book to help you take control of your emotions

Jun 12, 2019, at 12:22 pm

What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Are we intelligent enough…emotionally? How can we survive and conquer life with emotional intelligence? Are  emotional quotient (EQ)  and EI the same?

Pamper your superhero this Father’s Day with a lavish brunch at JW Marriott Kolkata

Jun 12, 2019, at 12:17 pm

Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): JW Marriott Kolkata is hosting a Father’s Day Brunch with an exclusive menu at their all day dining, JW Kitchen on June 16.

Fiorella launches special gift boxes on the occasion of Father's Day

Jun 12, 2019, at 12:12 pm

Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Fiorella, one of Kolkata's popular flower boutiques, has launched a special collection of floral box bouquets, called ‘Tuxedo Box’ and ‘Teal Suede box' as part of their Father's Day collection.

GRIHA XI to be co-created with UNSW Sydney

Jun 11, 2019, at 05:56 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): The 11th edition of India’s Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council’s annual flagship event will be co-hosted with UNSW Sydney in December 2019.

Sunday Brunch with Monkey 47 At Yauatcha Kolkata

Jun 10, 2019, at 11:09 pm

Kolkata, June 10 (IBNS): Yauatcha, one of Kolkata's popular Chinese dim sum tea-house offering an all-day dining experience, has launched its Sunday Brunch with Monkey 47, which consists of a few of their signature dishes as well as several new ones.

JW Marriott Kolkata is holding a special 'Cricket Mania Brunch' every Sunday through the cricket world cup season

Jun 10, 2019, at 11:05 pm

Kolkata, June 10 (IBNS): Until July 14, every Sunday, JW Kitchen at JW Marriott Kolkata is holding a special 'cricket mania brunch', curated by Executive Chef Prakash Chettiyar.

Charge yourself with the combo offers at Myx Bar & Kitchen and OTT this cricket season

Jun 10, 2019, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata, Jun 10 (IBNS): The ICC Cricket World Cup has entered an interesting phase and to help you concentrate on the game, The Myx Bar & Kitchen and OTT- Over The Top at The Myx, one of Kolkata’s popular Bar & Kitchen has come up with a special menu to match the spirit.

Echoes offers special offers for Cricket World Cup 2019

Jun 08, 2019, at 09:26 pm

Kolkata, Jun 8 (IBNS): Restaurant Echoes, which is located at Topsia Road, Seal Lane, has curated a World Cup special menu only to give people of Kolkata another reason to enjoy the World Cup.

Swissôtel Kolkata launches an all-new Asian Street Bar

Jun 07, 2019, at 06:28 pm

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Swissôtel Kolkata recently announced the opening of Wykiki, the first outlet in the city to bring the best of South Asian cuisine under one roof. 

Calcutta Youth Choir pays tribute to its late founder Ruma Guha Thakurta

Jun 07, 2019, at 06:10 pm

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Calcutta Youth Choir, which is known for their performance of folk and mass songs, paid tribute to one of its founders late Ruma Guha Thakurta recently.

Madhyamik examination (2020) of West Bengal Secondary Board from February 18 to 27

Jun 06, 2019, at 03:36 pm

Kolkata, Jun 6 (UNI): The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education today announced beginning of the Madhyamik examination (Class X) from February 18 with first language and ends on February 27 with optional subject, in 2020.

Mumbai celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr in high spirits

Jun 05, 2019, at 05:18 pm

Mumbai, Jun 5 (UNI) The Muslim community on Wednesday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, the auspicious festival celebrated to mark the end of holy month of Ramadan, with pomp and gaiety across the city.

Bihar celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr

Jun 05, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Patna, Jun 5 (UNI) The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with full enthusiasm across Bihar today.

Starmark hosts launch of Barun Chanda's novel 'Murder in the Monastery'

Jun 05, 2019, at 03:14 pm

Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): Kolkata's bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Rupa Publications India, hosted the launch of Barun Chanda's novel 'Murder in the monastery' at its South City Mall outlet last month.

India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr today

Jun 05, 2019, at 09:53 am

New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, the Muslim community in India are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.

Wild Stone signs on actor Ranbir Kapoor

Jun 04, 2019, at 05:21 pm

New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): Wild Stone, a popular male grooming brand from McNROE, roped in actor Ranbir Kapoor as their brand ambassador.

Kolkata’s love affair with Rolls and Sweets continues this Ramzan: Swiggy’s order analysis reveals the city’s favorites for Iftar

Jun 04, 2019, at 05:20 pm

Kolkata, June 4 (IBNS): Every festival in India gives us a reason to celebrate with food. From Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi to Thandai and Gujia for Holi, the high point of a festival is often associated with one’s favourite dish. If food excites you, the holy month of Ramzan would probably be one of the most eventful parts of your annual calendar. Order analysis from Swiggy, India’s largest food delivery company gives a glimpse of what India ordered this Ramzan season.

Chairman Wakf board, CS greet people on Eid-ul-Fitr

Jun 04, 2019, at 05:09 pm

Srinagar, Jun 4 (UNI) Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Wakf Board Khursheed Ahmad Ganai and state Chief secretary B V R Subhramanyam on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Kolkata: Rotary International District 3291 and Rotary Club of Belur felicitates Board toppers

Jun 04, 2019, at 04:24 pm

Kolkata, June 3 (IBNS): Rotary International District 3291 and Rotary Club of Belur felicitated the top ranked students from different boards at  CONNECTIONS -District Assembly at the Hyatt Regency. 

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art hosts children's workshop Craftopia Season 2

Jun 04, 2019, at 01:59 pm

New Delhi, June 03 (IBNS): Craftopia Season 2, a series of thought provoking workshops for children, is a summer treat presented by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art with a focus on helping children make unexpected connections with art.

My stories are shaped around relationships, dreams and devastations: writer Ajanta Paul

Jun 03, 2019, at 12:23 pm

Academician Ajanta Paul’s debut fiction, The Elixir Maker and Other Stories, a collection of 12 short tales, is, in a single phrase, poetry in motion. She paints her metaphors and images with the ease and cadence of a poet. Each story has a distinct subject that ranges from broken marriages, gender dialectics, female foeticide, the freedom movement, travails of street children, a family lawsuit and many more. The writer in conversation with IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra

The Body Shop presents new introductions in summer

Jun 01, 2019, at 09:35 pm

Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): The Body Shop, the iconic global beauty brand, has presented multiple new introductions for its customers this summer.

IIT Guwahati to organize international school championship TECHNOTHLON

Jun 01, 2019, at 08:24 pm

Guwahati: Recognizing the dire need of technical exposure and true inspiration for the present day school students, the student fraternity of IIT Guwahati are organizing TECHNOTHLON- The International School Championship as a part of their Annual Techno-Management Festival TECHNICHE.

A Calcutta University college introduces Humanity as Religion in admission form, social media abuzz with the precedent

Jun 01, 2019, at 03:51 pm

Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): In a landmark step, Kolkata's Bethune College, under the University of Calcutta, has introduced Humanity as a religion in its online admission form for the courses in the 2019-2020 academic year.

Feeling tired after a full night’s sleep? You may have sleep apnea

Jun 01, 2019, at 11:48 am

Sleep is one of the states of consciousness that gives much-needed rest to the physiological functions of the body to recuperate for the next day. Sleep apnea is one of the highly underdiagnosed medical condition which can not only prevent you from having a restful sleep but also cause serious harm to your vital organs by drastically reducing the oxygen saturation levels in your body. Debayani Bose with clinical inputs from Dr. Raghavendra Rao, HOD, CAM, HCG Oncology,  throws light on the medical condition and ways to manage it.

Jipmer to conduct computer-based online exam for MBBS course next month

May 31, 2019, at 05:20 pm

Puducherry,May 31(UNI) Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, will conduct a common computer-based on-line Entrance examination for admission into MBBS course, 2019 session on June 2.

Paying condolence to Lt. Ummer Fayaz's family was the most painful moment: Bhaavna Arora

May 31, 2019, at 03:05 pm

Author Bhaavna Arora spent six months in dire situation of Kashmir for her research work to write Undaunted: Lt. Ummer Fayaz of Kashmir, a book on the life of Lt. Ummer Fayaz who was abducted and killed by militants in 2017. Being 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, Arora spoke about her roller coaster ride in writing the book.  IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh bring excerpts