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PUBG threat to children’s psychology

Jan 31, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jovial reference to PUBG during his recent interaction with with students and parents at his Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0 event in New Delhi must have aroused interests of those who are not fully aware of an online game which has created sensations among teenagers and youngsters around the world.

Author interview: Subas Dutta Roy talks about his book titled Hinduism

Jan 31, 2019, at 04:43 pm

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

Author interview: Suparna Mitra talks about her Bengali novel Durga

Jan 31, 2019, at 04:34 pm

What is the feedback from your friends and readers?

Play Games24x7 Launches My11Circle A Brand New Fantasy Sports App

Jan 31, 2019, at 03:14 pm

Mumbai 25 January 2019: Play Games24x7 unveils its new fantasy sports platform, My11Circle, offering a completely new way of experiencing fantasy cricket. The all new fantasy sports app will be available for download from 1st February 2019.

Newborn babies have inbuilt ability to pick out words, study finds

Jan 30, 2019, at 06:46 pm

London, Jan 30 (IBNS): Newborn babies are born with the innate skills needed to pick out words from language, a new study published in Developmental Science reveals.

Book review: A discourse on school education at crossroads

Jan 30, 2019, at 05:33 pm

Only education can eradicate narrow-mindedness, superstitions and ignorance and help society to progress further, says Biswanath Sarkar in his book, ''School Education at Crossroad: A Collection of Essays". 

Book review: Exploring the evolution of womanhood

Jan 30, 2019, at 05:18 pm

Durga, a Bengali novel by Suparna, revolves around the birth, childhood and life of the eponymous protagonist, till her marriage.

National Gallery of Modern Art to begin 'Night at the Museum' starting this month

Jan 29, 2019, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, (NGMA)  will organize first edition of 'Night at the Museum' on Wednesday.

Starmark hosts launch of Sourabh Mukherjee’s book for children Micky and The Magic App

Jan 29, 2019, at 05:31 pm

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Ahava Communications, hosted the launch of Sourabh Mukherjee’s book for children Micky and The Magic App at its Quest Mall outlet here last week.

Starmark hosts launch of Agradoot Ghatak’s Bengali novel Atanur Suyopoka

Jan 29, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Deep Prakashan, hosted the launch of US-based designer-photographer Agradoot Ghatak’s Bengali novel Atanur Suyopoka by writers Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, Ranjan Bandyopadhyay, Pracheta Gupta and others in mid-January.

Starmark hosts the launch of Manushri Kanoria's book ‘am I beautiful, yet?’

Jan 29, 2019, at 02:44 pm

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Blue Rose Publishers, hosted the launch of Manushri Kanoria’s book of poems ‘am I beautiful, yet?’ at its South City Mall outlet here this month.

Cocoon Fine Rugs takes the designer route for its premium range

Jan 29, 2019, at 01:26 pm

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): As part of its latest venture, where utility meets art, Cocoon Fine Rugs has entered into a collaboration with architect Ashiesh Shah and his multi-disciplinary design studio.

On Twitter, ‘supersharers’ spread majority of fake news: Study

Jan 26, 2019, at 07:34 pm

New York, Jan 26 (IBNS): A new report on the influence of social media during the 2016 election found that a massive amount of fake news was produced and consumed by a very small amount of users.

Manipur celebrates 70th Republic Day

Jan 26, 2019, at 05:33 pm

Guwahati, Jan 26 (IBNS): The 70th Republic Day was celebrated in Manipur at the historic Kangla Fort on Saturday.

Cooking beetles, Majuli style

Jan 26, 2019, at 02:07 pm

A ‘Pestaurant’ in Majuli river island in Assam has taken a stab at showcasing the potential of insects as a culinary delicacy which in turn is an organic way of pest control. Mongabay-India writer Sahana Ghosh reports  

Milan fashion show was big highlight for me: Tarun Tahiliani

Jan 26, 2019, at 01:44 pm

Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani was recently  in Kolkata for the launch of his store at upscale Camac Street in the city. In an exclusive chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Tahiliani spoke at length about his journey

Tarun Tahiliani debuts in east with launch of Kolkata boutique

Jan 26, 2019, at 12:56 pm

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani last week made his debut in eastern India with the launch of Kolkata boutigue at Galleria 1910 here.

Look no further than Eat Good Food in Kolkata if you are looking for a wholesome meal this Republic Day

Jan 25, 2019, at 01:43 pm

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): If you have been waiting for that perfect day to start on your diet of wholesome food, nutritionist Hena Nafis has just the right thing for you.

Enjoy 'The True Taste of Patriotism' through a sumptuous brunch at JW Marriott Kolkata this Republic Day

Jan 25, 2019, at 01:39 pm

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Get ready to sample the flavours of Indian cuisine this Republic Day (Jan 26) at the lavish brunch organised by JW Marriott Kolkata.

Social media use can be blamed for feeling lonely: Study finds

Jan 23, 2019, at 04:08 pm

Pittsburg, Jan 23 (IBNS): Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness, scientists with the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media Technology and Health (MTH) report today in the American Journal of Health Promotion. 

Inside the world of online rummy: Thrilling tournaments and grand prizes

Jan 22, 2019, at 05:00 pm

It is no news that online gaming is spreading like wildfire, with new trends sweeping the marketplace every day. Affordable internet, inexpensive smartphones, great connectivity, and swift adaptation have led to the rise in popularity of online gaming, including those involving cash prizes. In view of this phenomenon, one game that’s got people of all ages hooked is online rummy. 

The Myx Bar & Kitchen revamps its cocktail and food menu

Jan 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Myx Bar & Kitchen in Kolkata, owned by Abhishek Kajaria, has revamped and relaunched itself in a new avatar.

Kolkata: Let kids discover their artistic self at OTT-TheMyx Creative Genius

Jan 22, 2019, at 03:41 pm

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Over The Top at The Myx, one of the popular dining dens in Kolkata is presenting a fun-filled activity session for children between the age group of three to eight years on Wednesday (Jan 23).

Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas gets underway in Varanasi

Jan 21, 2019, at 06:44 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The 15th Edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas got off to a grand start at Deendayal Hastakala Sankul in Varanasi on Monday.

Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen scorches the ramp in Kolkata in Ashish N Soni creations

Jan 21, 2019, at 04:15 pm

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen scorched the ramp at the Kolkata edition of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour as the showstopper for fashion designer Ashish N Soni.

India is still not a single nation: Meghnad Desai

Jan 18, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Lord Meghnad Desai, a British economist and a Labour politician in the UK, 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. Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation between Lord Desai and conversationalist Esha Dutta where he spoke not only about his book 'The Raisina Model' but also about the present Indian and British political developments

Now coconut shells sold on Amazon, netizens left amused

Jan 16, 2019, at 05:37 pm

New York, Jan 16 (IBNS): The internet is full of several amazing events occurring regularly and believe it or not e-commerce giant Amazon recently sold coconut shells on its website and at a whopping price of USD 9.80.

EZCC organises six-day Kolkata Theatre Festival

Jan 15, 2019, at 10:05 pm

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India organised a six-day Kolkata Theatre Festival at its Bharatiyam Cultural Multiplex in Salt Lake City in late December 2018.

EZCC organizes year end music and dance festival

Jan 15, 2019, at 09:51 pm

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) organized ‘Parv Bharatiyam’, a festival of dance and music in late December 2018.

WB State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, RBU holds workshop in Kurseong

Jan 15, 2019, at 09:34 pm

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University held a six-day workshop on ‘Training and Preservation of Traditional Folk & Tribal Performing Arts of the Newar Community’ at Eagle’s Crag, Kurseong from Nov 26 to Dec 1, 2018.