Indian Education industry receives impetus from international investors
Oct 13, 2018, at 03:01 pm
Educomp and BYJUs spearhead the international investment troupe in Education technology
Manicktalla Chaltabagan Puja’s theme pitches Kolkata for UNESCO's “City of Literature†honour
Oct 12, 2018, at 09:47 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.
Groove into spirit of Durga Puja with flavored tea
Oct 11, 2018, at 05:39 pm
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Durga Puja is almost on us. This is the time to go pandal hopping, meeting friends, and eating out – all heavy stuff. But what do you do when you want to relax or when you have a small gathering at home? This is the time when your mind says ‘Oh Cha’.
Try Colorbar's unique peel off nail lacquer this festive season
Oct 11, 2018, at 05:35 pm
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): When you've bought the best of clothes and accessories for the festive and wedding season, can cosmetics and make up be far behind?
Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty walks down the longest ramp in India
Oct 10, 2018, at 12:26 pm
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Reliance Trends unveiled their Durga Puja collection of fashion wear by creating, according to the company, the longest fashion ramp in India.
Starmark hosts the launch of author Mahul Brahma’s second book ‘Dark Luxe’
Oct 10, 2018, at 12:12 pm
Kolkata, October 10 (IBNS): Luxury commentator and author launched his second book ‘Dark Luxe’ in the presence of academician and author Professor Alok Kumar, senior journalist and photographer Kounteya Sinha and senior journalist, graphic novelist and illustrator of the book Sumit Moitra.
12-year-old Ahilan to join Tarun Bhattacharya in his upcoming concert
Oct 10, 2018, at 11:52 am
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya's forthcoming concert at Los Angeles Church of Scintology Hollywood features 12-year-old Ahilan Hatti.
Oct 08, 2018, at 05:02 pm
Kolkata, October 8 (IBNS): The Literary Society of the Calcutta Boy’s School (Kolkata) recently organized ‘The Clifford Hicks Memorial Inter-school Debate’.
Today is Mahalaya, a prelude to Durga Puja
Oct 08, 2018, at 01:38 pm
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IBNS/NITN): The east India state of West Bengal and its people staying around the world on Monday celebrated Mahalaya, a prelude to Durga Puja, the biggest festival in the region that attracts visitors from across India and abroad.
Tanishq introduces the special Aparupa collection this Durga Puja
Oct 07, 2018, at 09:22 pm
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): The pujo fervour has already set in and India’s most trusted jewellery brand Tanishq has introduced a special collection crafted especially for this Durga Pujo, Aparupa.
Oct 04, 2018, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS): Starmark in association with Playtonic conducted a storytelling session ‘Once Upon a Time….’ recently at one of their outlets in Kolkata.
Business genius can be taught, study says
Oct 02, 2018, at 07:02 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): How did Steve Jobs do it? What about Whole Foods Market and Starbucks?
Kolkata: Lakmé Salon launches its 400th salon in Gariahat
Oct 01, 2018, at 05:51 pm
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS): Gariahat, Kolkata is set to get the best in beauty and grooming services with its new unisex Lakmé Salon at Ramani Chatterjee Road.
Google doodle on Govindappa Venkataswamy's birth centenary
Oct 01, 2018, at 04:16 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): Remembering eminent ophthalmologist and founder of Aravind Eye Hospitals Govindappa Venkataswamy on his birth centenary, popular US search engine Google designed its homepage with a doodle on Monday.
Women much less likely to ask questions in academic seminars than men: Study finds
Oct 01, 2018, at 04:06 pm
London, Oct 1 (IBNS): A new study reveals a stark disparity between male and female participation in a key area of academic life and offers recommendations to ensure all voices are heard.
Eastern Chamber of Commerce presents 1st Goldspear ECC Leadership Excellence Awards
Oct 01, 2018, at 01:55 pm
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Eastern Chamber of Commerce presented the 1st Goldspear ECC Leadership Excellence Awards at the Rotary Sadan on Sept 5 2018 where 14 entrepreneurs were felicitated in different categories.
Book review: Surosree Das spins a tale around single motherhood in The Paused Waves
Oct 01, 2018, at 01:43 pm
Beautiful. Intriguing.Captivating. These three words describe how one would feel after reading 'The Paused Waves' by Surosree Das.
Tollywood star Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils men’s jewelry collection at Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers
Sep 28, 2018, at 07:01 pm
Kolkata, Sep 27 (IBNS): Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee launched the ‘Men’s Club Collection’, a new line featuring gold and diamond accessories for men, from Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers, in Kolkata recently.
Author interview: Radhika Thatte George talks about her collection of verses named 'In Passing'
Sep 28, 2018, at 06:55 pm
A poet should be able to write about anything, so long as it stirs something deep inside him or her, believes Radhika Thatte George
Author interview: R'Ocean Thomas explains thought that drives the plot of 'Kings of Hades'
Sep 28, 2018, at 06:41 pm
Here the main character is trying to point to the reader to choose a better way in life to prove oneself than taking the easiest and wrong ways, says the author.
Book review: Read about ace cricketer Rohit Sharma's rise to fame through many struggles
Sep 28, 2018, at 06:21 pm
'Rohit - Man of Masterclass 2.0' is a remarkable story of Rohit Sharma’s illustrious career in cricket. This book is itself a representation of Rohit Sharma life, beyond the cricket pitch.
Book review: King of Hades by R'Ocean is a gripping thriller
Sep 28, 2018, at 06:08 pm
'King of Hades' by author R'Ocean brings before us a reflection of life that is made up of happenstance, unimaginable moments; the absence of which will alter your life as much as their presence will do.
Author interview: Marriage is not a business deal, says Dr Jyoti in her debut book Dowry Death
Sep 28, 2018, at 05:58 pm
In this era of education and awareness, the objectification of women should come to an end believes the author
First-born children more likely to learn about sex from parents: Study
Sep 28, 2018, at 02:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): Birth order may play a significant role in how children learn about sex, especially for boys, according to a new study published in the journal Sex Education.
Kolkata: Bhaskar and Bandel Loke Samsad Group present enchanting musical evening to people
Sep 26, 2018, at 03:58 pm
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Church Art organized a musical soiree, in which Bhaskar Mukhopadhyay performed on a classical Indian slide guitar followed by folk songs of Bengal rendered by Bandel Loke Samsad Group – a female musical troupe - at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR here on Wednesday.
Rummy Portals in India Look to Expand by Offering Betting Options
Sep 26, 2018, at 12:27 am
Online gaming in India is growing at an impressive rate, with the gaming industry in the country growing from 4 billion Indian rupees in 2007 to 44.2 billion in 2018. There has been a massive upsurge in social and casual games, with offerings like rummy becoming extremely popular. Now, one of the biggest online rummy operators has announced that it will be branching out into betting as well. This could be a significant move, as it may lead to other sites following suit. This, in turn, could boost the gaming industry significantly.
UNSW Sydney to adopt new academic calendar in global approach
Sep 25, 2018, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS): As part of its continuing reforms to suit evolving educational needs, UNSW Sydney, one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities, is switching the dates of its Academic Calendar from 2019 to a February-December one like the US quarter-calendar in use by top universities like Stanford and UCLA.
10th GRIHA summit to focus on fostering partnerships and on green, liveable housing: Experts
Sep 25, 2018, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IBNS): Fostering robust partnerships and seeking a collective and collaborative approach towards green, accessible, functional and liveable housing will be what experts from GRIHA Council and UNSW Sydney’s School of Built Environment will focus on at the 10th GRIHA summit being held here from December 10-12.
Bachchan family to grace Kalyan Jewellers’ showroom launch in New Delhi
Sep 22, 2018, at 04:33 pm
Mumbai, Sept 22 (IBNS): The Shahenshah of Bollywood – Amitabh Bachchan- will be seen in New Delhi on Sept 28.
Anushka Sharma becomes new face of Softline Leggings
Sep 21, 2018, at 06:57 pm
Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS): Popular Indian leggings brand - Softline Leggings, is set to revamp their brand identity, and get on-board a new face - youth icon, Anushka Sharma as brand ambassador.