CRY celebrates Children’s Day with #YellowFellow campaign
Nov 15, 2018, at 01:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) On the occasion of Children’s Day this year on Nov 14, children's rights organisation CRY launched #YellowFellow – a pan-India campaign that celebrates childhood in the coolest, quirkiest and most creative way possible.
Mahul Brahma’s book ‘Dark Luxe’ explores the uncharted dark side of luxury
Nov 14, 2018, at 12:18 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Luxury commentator and author Mahul Brahma launched his second book 'Dark Luxe', which explores the dark side of luxury, at an audience-packed Starmark bookstore in a city mall in Kolkata, recently.
Author Novoneel Chakraborty prefers writing a book over scripts for television programme
Nov 14, 2018, at 12:10 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Writing a book is the best way to express one's thoughts said author Novoneel Chakraborty at a book signing session organised at the South City Mall in Kolkata, recently.
Number of Indian students in the United States rises for fifth consecutive year
Nov 13, 2018, at 04:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): The number of Indians studying in the United States increased by 5.4 percent over the last year to 196,271, according to the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released on Tuesday.
Tollywood celebrities attend launch of journalist Gautam Bhattacharya's book Wiki
Nov 13, 2018, at 01:12 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Tollywood celebrities Prosenjit Chatterjee, Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty, director Srijit Mukherjee and others attended the launch of journalist Gautam Bhattacharya's debut novel ‘Wiki’, recently in Kolkata
Marvel Comics' Stan Lee passes away
Nov 13, 2018, at 10:13 am
Los Angeles, Nov 13 (IBNS): Leaving millions of his fans in tears, American writer and former president of Marvel Comics Stan Lee passed away on Monday.
Vintage Asia menu at JW Marriott Kolkata gets a makeover
Nov 12, 2018, at 01:37 pm
The festive mood catches up with Vintage Asia, the Asian food restaurant at JW Marriott, Kolkata , with introduction of a new menu. The innovatively curated platter has an international flavour but the ingredients are mostly procured locally.
Sourav Ganguly and Tollywood royalty launch Gautam Bhattacharya's novel "Wiki"
Nov 12, 2018, at 01:16 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): Journalist and sports writer Gautam Bhattacharya on Sunday launched his debut novel ‘Wiki’ with former India captain Sourav Ganguly present on the occasion at the East Bengal Club, a venue chosen by the author in keeping with the theme of the book.
Community choirs reduce loneliness and increase interest in life for older adults: Study
Nov 11, 2018, at 07:39 pm
New York, Nov 11 (IBNS): An innovative San Francisco program of community choirs for older adults found that singing in a choir reduced loneliness and increased interest in life, but did not improve cognition or physical function, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco.
Author Novoneel Chakraborty prefers writing a book over scripts for television programme
Nov 10, 2018, at 06:18 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Writing a book is the best way to express one's thoughts said author Novoneel Chakraborty at a book signing session organised at the South City Mall in Kolkata, recently.
India celebrates Bhai Dooj, Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee wish people
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:51 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): People across the nation on Saturday indulged in the celebration of the Hindu festival of Bhai Fota or Bhai Dooj (Brother's Day) that cherishes the bond between brothers and sisters.
Educational disadvantage starts from age 10: Study
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, Nov 8 (IBNS): The academic performance gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children develops from as early as 10 years old and widens throughout students’ lives, according to a new OECD report.
The House and Other Stories: The Kolkata Chromosome
Nov 07, 2018, at 10:12 pm
In June 2015, Kolkata, the former British raj capital that slipped into a slow but steady decay over the decades for reasons ranging from retrograde politics, Bengali inertia and a resultant flight of everything from industry to young educated professionals, was in news for a wrong reason.
Why Indian students are being pushed abroad for higher studies
Nov 07, 2018, at 05:55 pm
Over several decades, the US and the UK were the preferred destinations of Indian students for higher studies. Great universities and the promise of a better life were the magic draw. However, the last decade has seen this attraction transform into a veritable surge. With the growth in the middle class and thus the ability to pay for foreign education, the numbers of Indian students going abroad for education has exponentially increased.
Santoor maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya’s new album releases
Nov 07, 2018, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Santoor maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya recently released his latest musical album “Hamsadhwani” at his recital studio at Moore Avenue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes countrymen on Diwali, visits Kedarnath Temple
Nov 07, 2018, at 04:45 pm
Dehradun, Nov 7 (IBNS): On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kedarnath on Wednesday.
West Bengal observes Kali Puja today
Nov 06, 2018, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS); Continuing the spirit of festivity and enjoyment, people of West Bengal on Tuesday observed Kali Puja.
fbb's new store launched in Bangalore by popular actress Manvitha Harish
Nov 05, 2018, at 07:38 pm
Bangalore, Nov 5 (IBNS): fbb – India’s most preferred fashion destination – launched its new store in Bangalore.
Kitabe launches Shashi Tharoor’s The Paradoxical Prime Minister in Kolkata
Nov 05, 2018, at 05:18 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Author and politician Shashi Tharoor was in Kolkata to attend the launch of his book The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi and his India organized by Kitabe – a book launching forum initiated by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement Limited – at the Bengal Rowing Club (BRC).
Google doodles to celebrate 82nd birth anniversary of Greek professor Michael Dertouzos
Nov 05, 2018, at 04:55 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google on Monday decorated its homepage with a doodle to mark the 82nd birth anniversary of Greek professor Michael Dertouzos.
Decorate your home with some designer rugs this Diwali
Nov 05, 2018, at 12:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Wondering how to glam up the house to welcome guests this festive season? How about some fine designer rugs? Pop into Cocoon Fine Rugs’ flagship gallery in Kolkata and you will be spoiled for choice, with a huge selection of contemporary rugs and oriental carpets.
Academician and author Rajdeep Chowdhury organises LIT FIESTA 2018
Nov 03, 2018, at 01:12 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): Academician and author Rajdeep Chowdhury has recently organised LIT FIESTA 2018 at Rabindranath Tagore Centre, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in the city.
MAKAUT announces its first chair in name of Sardar Jodh Singh at 7th Annual Convocation
Nov 02, 2018, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): MAKAUT on Friday announced the Sardar Jodh Singh chair in its 7th annual convocation.
MAKAUT announces its first chair in name of Sardar Jodh Singh at 7th Annual Convocation
Nov 02, 2018, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): MAKAUT on Friday announced the Sardar Jodh Singh chair in its 7th annual convocation.
Chhattisgarh school started with 7 students and 2 Franciscan sisters to soon complete 25 years
Nov 02, 2018, at 06:00 pm
Bilaspur, Oct 31 (IBNS): It is hard to imagine that St Francis Higher Secondary School in Bilaspur (Chattisgarh), with its 7.5 acres of modern techno-savvy campus and five thousand students, began its journey under a shed in 1980 with seven students and two Franciscan sisters, Jocita and Elisa, from a Sisters of the Poor Catholic congregation in Germany.
Nov 02, 2018, at 05:51 pm
Turin, Italy, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Department of Humanities, University of Turin, Italy, will host the 10th death anniversary International Symposium in memory of late Dr. Prabha Khaitan titled “Translating existentialism in South Asia,” under the auspices of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Kolkata, and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Women and Gender - CIRSDe, Turin on Nov 30.
Heena Gorsia, Rotary Club of Calcutta presents Samman to Usha Uthup
Nov 02, 2018, at 05:37 pm
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Noted educationist and Rotary Club President Heena Gorsia and Rotary Club of Calcutta presented Samman an initiative by the to the legendary singer Usha Uthup at a program at Rotary Sadan recently.
Kolkata: Bihaan Music launches Sadhana album
Nov 02, 2018, at 05:28 pm
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Bihaan Music has launched the album entitled "Sadhana" of noted classical vocalist of Kirana Gharana Sohini Roy Chowdhury recently.
Hawkers Market returns to Vancouver
Nov 02, 2018, at 11:42 am
Vancouver, Nov 2 (IBNS/NITN): Hawkers Market, which returns to Vancouver on November 17, offers an evening of curated food and music, highlighting a select group of Canada’s best West Coast Indie food producers.
Oct 29, 2018, at 05:39 pm
In Toronto's Bloor Street West, the Bata Shoe Museum (BSM) is an ode to the civilisation's Cinderella story. Sujoy Dhar visits the only museum of its kind founded by Bata Shoes first lady Sonja Bata who passed away this year, after a lifetime in collecting footwear from every corner of the world