Pandit Girish Chatterjee spreading the magic of Indian classical music across the globe
Oct 27, 2018, at 05:24 pm
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Pandit Girish Chatterjee is a globally acclaimed Indian classical vocalist of the Kirana Gharana who started his musical journey at the tender age of nine.
Book review: Poet Ila Tiwari merges the humorous with the creative
Oct 27, 2018, at 02:49 pm
Poetry is an intimate medium for expressing one’s personal thoughts and feelings. It is also considered as one of the best creative genres.
Book review: When Najam Us Saher decides to 'Uncage the Mysterious Soul'
Oct 27, 2018, at 02:40 pm
As the title 'Uncage the Mysterious Soul' suggests, the primary theme of the book is to unravel the secrets or the repressed thoughts of the mysterious soul.
Book review: Exploring the various aspects of 'Hinduism'
Oct 27, 2018, at 02:28 pm
Subash Dutta-Roy, Dr. Ing. in his well-researched book titled 'Hinduism' explores the various aspects of the word Hindu and highlights its origin and how it evolved in the modern age.
Assam CM Sonowal inaugurates second Guwahati International Film Festival
Oct 26, 2018, at 03:37 pm
Guwahati, Oct 26 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated second Guwahati International Film Festival (GIFF) at Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati.
Monkey Bar promises a spook-tacular evening to patrons this Halloween
Oct 25, 2018, at 01:47 pm
Kolkata, October 25 (IBNS): Ever been to a haunted house? Want to know what happens there? Then head to Monkey Bar this Halloween, where you are likely to gnaw on funny bones and dance till hell freezes over.
Oct 25, 2018, at 01:44 pm
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IBNS): Be it while plying his trade during a match or just living his life outside of it, Indian national men's cricket team captain Virat Kohli loves to dress up and with Diwali knocking at the door, he recently spoke about his favorite looks for the festive season as he launched a Diwali campaign called – India Ethnic Week – by Manyavar.
Bollywood actor director Arbaaz Khan meets students of Aditya Academy
Oct 25, 2018, at 01:00 pm
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): Bollywood actor and director Arbaaz Khan was recently in Kolkata to share his views on the industry with the patrons and students of Aditya Academy.
Bengal celebrates Lakhsmi Puja today
Oct 24, 2018, at 07:30 pm
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Days after West Bengal witnessed Durga Puja celebration, a spirit of festivity returned to the state on Wednesday as people worshipped Goddess of Wealth and prosperity-Lakshmi.
I do not think there is a difference between reality and fantasy: Sreejib
Oct 24, 2018, at 03:45 pm
Koel Ganguly, writing under the pen name of Sreejib, released her first book ‘Aqson Level 1’ recently in Kolkata. IBNS correspondent Tirna Chatterjee catches up with her.
Oct 22, 2018, at 02:17 pm
Microsoft Server certifications are in high demands all over the world. Since Microsoft is one of the biggest IT companies in the world, its server is used by most of the big and small organizations. This means that there are numerous career opportunities for the candidates who have Microsoft Server certifications. There are different kinds of certifications that help the professionals in proving their knowledge and skills.
Oct 22, 2018, at 01:57 pm
In recent times, many faster and easier to make breakfast options are taking over the urban Indian market. Ranging from well-known breakfast cereals like cornflakes, newer trends like muesli, oats etc. are also gaining popularity. Does it mean that traditional Indian breakfasts have lost their appeal? Godhuly Bose takes a look
Want to create my own kind of music, says Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner Jimut Roy
Oct 22, 2018, at 09:02 am
IBNS Canada’s Sayantan Banerjee and Suman Das caught up with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2017 winner Jimut Roy as he headlined the Durga Puja celebrations at Bongo Poribar Durgotsav in Oakville.
Book review: Amidst the Whirlwind is about relationships and resulting complications
Oct 19, 2018, at 06:03 pm
Sayan Banerjee, through his first novel, 'Amidst the Whirlwind', has highlighted the different aspects of a human relationship and how complicated it can get at times.
Book Review: Unfinished - A Woman's Tryst with Destiny
Oct 19, 2018, at 05:54 pm
Most believe that whatever is there in our destiny will happen no matter what. We cannot change our fate, but we can make the best use of whatever life has given us. This is shown to us by the strong protagonist, Anusha from Kay S’s book, 'Unfinished - A Woman’s Tryst with Destiny'.
Vijaya Dasami: Revellers bid adieu to Goddess Durga
Oct 19, 2018, at 09:50 am
Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS): This is the day that Kolkatans lament the most as it is time again to bid adieu to the Hindu Goddess Durga and her four children (Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh) with Maha Dashami celebrations coming to an end on Friday, starting yet another one-year wait for the deity to arrive on Earth.
Durga Puja celebrations reach peak on Maha Navami
Oct 18, 2018, at 03:26 pm
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS): Durga Puja celebrations reached its peak on Thursday as people set out early on the streets of Kolkata on Maha Navami, to make the most of the penultimate day of the four-day festival.
Durga Puja: Mood of festivity sets in Kolkata as Hindu devotees celebrate Maha Ashtami today
Oct 17, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Kolkata, Oct 17 (IBNS): The mood of festivity has gripped Kolkata as pandal hoppers thronged the streets of the city to be a part of the Durga Puja celebrations on Maha Ashtami evening on Wednesday.
Festival feasts at Pour House and Cafe 4/1
Oct 15, 2018, at 08:25 pm
It is festive time and feasting time! For Bengalis Durga Puja is the time to splurge on maach, mishti and more! Be it everyone’s favourite egg or chicken rolls, phuchka, alookabli, alur chop, kabiraji cutlet or the Mughlai parota Bengalis love for food finds expression through feasting at roadside stalls, cafés and restaurants.
Oct 15, 2018, at 08:10 pm
Adventure tourism shall be a major career option in the days to come says Arijit Dutta, Managing Director the Kolkata-based Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd. Datta is the owner of the iconic Priya cinema apart from the Bioscope brand of multiplexes. Under his brand Eco Adventure Resorts, the Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts in Purulia has become very popular. The latest is the tie up with Sikkim Government for setting up the Temi Tea Eco Adventure Resorts in Sikkim. Subhojit Roy met him to talk about his vision and share his knowledge about Adventure Tourism and its prospects in India for young minds.
Author Sreejib explores dichotomy of the human mind in her first book ‘Aqson Level 1’
Oct 15, 2018, at 07:57 pm
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Author Sreejib’s first novel ‘Aqson Level 1', published by Lead Start Publishing, was recently launched at an outlet of the lifestyle and book store Starmark, in Kolkata.
Prodyut Mukherjee, Payel Mukherjee and others judge 30 puja pandals of Kolkata
Oct 15, 2018, at 02:31 pm
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Musical artist Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee along with several Bengali actors were spotted judging 30 Durga puja pandals for a cause with Rotary Club of Calcutta.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation and British Council sign collaboration on arts
Oct 15, 2018, at 01:13 pm
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Kolkata-based literary, performing arts and cultural organisation - Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) - and the British Council on Sunday signed a formal agreement on arts to work together to promote art and culture of the two countries in India and United Kingdom.
Manicktalla Chaltabagan Puja’s theme pitches Kolkata for UNESCO's “City of Literature†honour
Oct 15, 2018, at 12:01 pm
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS): Kavigurur Shantinir [The Bard (Tagore)’s peace abode] is the theme of the Chaltabagan Durga Puja marking its 76th year here as the organisers of the famous puja of the City of Joy pitches Kolkata to the UNESCO to declare it as City of Literature in league with some other global cities.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation and British Council sign collaboration on arts
Oct 15, 2018, at 10:14 am
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Kolkata-based literary, performing arts and cultural organisation - Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) - and the British Council on Sunday signed a formal agreement on arts to work together to promote art and culture of the two countries in India and United Kingdom.
Antisocial behaviours in children linked to parenting: Study finds
Oct 14, 2018, at 05:53 pm
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Less parental warmth and more harshness in the home environment affect how aggressive children become and whether they lack empathy and a moral compass, according to a new study.
Clues that suggest lying may be deceptive, study finds
Oct 14, 2018, at 04:18 pm
London, Oct 14 (IBNS): The verbal and physical signs of lying are harder to detect than people believe, a study suggests.
IVI workshop on Non Strabismic Binocular Vision Anomalies organised at Goa Medical College
Oct 14, 2018, at 03:44 pm
Bambolim, Oct 14 (IBNS): A two-day workshop on non-strabismic vision anomalies organised by India Vision Institute and Goa Medical College concluded in Bambolim on Sunday.
India-China cultural tie marks this year's BJ Block Salt Lake Sarodatsav in Kolkata
Oct 14, 2018, at 01:45 pm
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): With the greatest festival of Bengalis-Durga Puja ushering in, a community puja in Kolkata incorporated Chinese theme in the 35th year of their endeavour, which is seen as an attempt to strengthen the cultural tie between the two Asian neighbours.
Hike celebrates Durga Puja with new animated stickers
Oct 13, 2018, at 11:02 pm
Kolkata, Oct 13 (IBNS): Messaging app Hike has announced new animated sticker packs for festival Durga Puja.