I dream of holding a pride march in Kashmir: Aijaz Ahmad Bund
Sep 10, 2018, at 09:21 am
Unlike other Indian states, LGBTQ community in Jammu and Kashmir did not revel in the joy of the Indian Supreme Court verdict that decriminalised gay sex. Kashmir has its own constitution and follows the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), as opposed to the Indian Penal Code followed elsewhere in the country. In an exclusive chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, the trouble torn region's prominent LGBTQ activist Dr Aijaz Ahmad Bund opens up about the scene in Kashmir and his dream of holding a pride march in the state.
Young entrepreneurs from eastern India shine at ‘Y4BIZ’ Youth for Business program
Sep 09, 2018, at 10:33 pm
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IBNS): The final of the ‘Y4BIZ’ Youth for Business program, organised by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in collaboration with social enterprise Contact Base, was held recently at the American Center the city.
Ivy Banerjee earns praises from veterans at her debut music album launch
Sep 08, 2018, at 04:27 pm
Kolkata, Sep 8 (IBNS): Veteran singer Haimanti Shukla, an exponent of classical and modern songs, rued the lack of classically trained vocalists, while santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya said the inclination to learn singing from You Tube is a dangerous trend among today's youth.
Exhibition featuring West Bengal’s Durga Puja festival opens in London
Sep 07, 2018, at 10:43 pm
Kolkata, Sep 7 (IBNS) A special exhibition celebrating Bengali culture and the annual Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal, has opened at the National Theatre, Riverside Walkway, Southbank, as part of the Totally Thames Festival 2018.
Key Points to Study And Pass GED Exam To Get Admission in College
Sep 07, 2018, at 05:32 pm
GED is an acronym for the General Educational Development tests. The exam started in 2002, but the whole test-taking process was renovated in the year 2014. This testis designed to evaluate the academic skills of the students and check whether they are ready for college or not. It also helps in the process of job advancement.
Zomato de-lists non-compliant restaurants from food delivery marketplace
Sep 06, 2018, at 10:52 pm
Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS): In an attempt to ensure safety and hygiene, restaurant finder app Zomato has announced that the company would de-list restaurants till they receive a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certification from them, media reports said.
Mentaid holds exhibition at St. Paul’s Cathedral to raise funds for mentally challenged students
Sep 06, 2018, at 07:13 pm
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IBNS): Mentaid, one of the foremost NGOs working for the differently abled for the past 32 years, recently put up an exhibition on the premises of the St. Paul's Cathedral in Kolkata with the sales proceeds of the exhibits going for running their facility for special students.
Sep 05, 2018, at 04:46 pm
American students learn about India from the inside out through the School for International Training’s unique study abroad programmes, finds New York based SPAN writer Michael Gallant , founder of Gallant Music
Book review: A Conversation with the Mountains And Other Stories
Sep 05, 2018, at 02:52 pm
Some books march into your life. 'A Conversation with the Mountains And Other Stories' by Rajender Singh is exactly such a book that would make you put yourself into the shoes of the writer and make you experience all kinds of interesting things that he has gone through.
New salon in Kolkata offers beauty and hair services under medical supervision
Sep 05, 2018, at 02:27 pm
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IBNS): A new salon in Kolkata is ready to offer its customers beauty and hair services supervised by medical professionals.
Book review: 'India My Country' talks about hard facts in a lucid manner
Sep 05, 2018, at 02:17 pm
There are some books that would enlighten you and some that would educate you. ‘’India my country" by H.P Roychowdhury stands somewhere in the middle.
Book review: Initiation by Krishna Handa is a treat for those who love thrillers
Sep 05, 2018, at 02:01 pm
If you are an admirer of thrillers, Power Publishers' latest release,’’Initiation’’ by debutant author Krishna Handa, has something that would keep you on the edge of the seat, leave you guessing what would happen next.
Annual Oakville Diwali Gala to raise funds for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital expansion
Sep 05, 2018, at 01:58 pm
Oakville (Ontario), Sep 5 (IBNS): The 5th Annual Oakville Diwali Gala in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2018 at Lakeshore Convention Centre.
Chetan Bhagat introduces his new book cover with a movie-like trailer
Sep 03, 2018, at 05:24 pm
Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): In his unique style, writer Chetan Bhagat on Monday unveiled the cover of his upcoming book with a 'movie-style promo'.
Book review: Expressing poetic emotions through blank verse
Aug 30, 2018, at 06:03 pm
“In Passing” by Radhika Thatte George is a collection of poetry with the title of the book being taken from the title of the last poem in the book. The poems are mostly in blank verse.
Santoor maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya organises charity concert in the US
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya is embarking on a “18 concert USA tour “ for a “Support a Child Mission“ from across United States of America.
Book Review: 'To Write Love on Her Hand' is part romantic part psychological
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:42 pm
Love is a wonderful feeling when it happens with the right person ---this phrase has been proved to be true by Lopamudra Sen in her novel, 'To Write Love on her Hand'.
Book review: 'The Dowry Death' analyses some of the problems faced by Indian women
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:34 pm
Although India has a rich cultural diversity, the fate of women across different strata of society is the same, where women are often harassed, forced to be subservient to men, sometime driven to suicide or killed for dowry.
Book review: Exploring the bonds of love with family and pets
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:26 pm
The highly gripping and emotional plot of 'My Little World and Me' by Radhika Goyel will transcend the readers into a different world, where they can make a strong connection with the author and her microcosm.
Book Review: Maintenance Management is essential for industrial plants for cost-effective operation
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:13 pm
Production at higher profit is the motto of every factory but without proper maintenance, it is not possible. Baidyanath Sahay has introduced the meaning of maintenance, its importance and the strategies to maintain the plants in a cost-effective way.
Aug 29, 2018, at 09:17 pm
The Big Day at last! The wedding is round the corner but alongwith the happiness also come tension and worry for the families involved. Would everything be perfect? Where to start? Not to worry, the wedding planner is here. Sonali Jha Chatterjee takes a look at this niche business
Close ties with fathers help daughters overcome loneliness: Study
Aug 29, 2018, at 08:18 pm
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): Fathers play a key role in helping their young daughters overcome loneliness, a new study has found.
New method to detect early cancer using malaria protein from UNSW, Sydney
Aug 29, 2018, at 03:55 pm
Sydney, Aug 29 (IBNS): Researchers have come up with a new method to detect cancer in its early stages by way of a malaria protein that sticks to cancer tumour cells in the blood.
A Scholarship is More Than Just Money!
Aug 29, 2018, at 01:17 pm
A scholarship enables students to pursue their career with much ease. It is beneficial in many ways, especially financially and most students tend to look at a scholarship like that. Be it preparing for the scholarship exams for class 9 online or a master’s degree abroad; winning a scholarshipaids students in many ways.
Book review: Motivating people to serve one's country better
Aug 27, 2018, at 05:05 pm
'Prerna' means motivation. We all have our own motivations in life which are the driving force behind our actions.
East Side Stories: A play about the suffering a partition of a country can inflict on its own people
Aug 27, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Adapted from short stories by Dibyendu Palit, Selina Hossain and Manik Bandopadhyay, the East Side Stories, directed by Mahmud Alam, is a reflection of the pain of separation that the partition of a country with shared language and culture inflicts on the people.
Book review: Eshaan Soni aces 'The Unknown' with his crime thriller
Aug 27, 2018, at 04:03 pm
'The Unknown' by Eshaan Soni is a crime-thriller, with its plot spread across Kolkata, Miami and Delhi, with a young and intelligent detective at the helm.
New study reveals why women take sexy selfies
Aug 27, 2018, at 03:55 pm
Sydney, Aug 27 (IBNS): A new UNSW study has revealed the science behind sexy selfies, showing that women tend to sexualise themselves in environments with greater economic inequality, rather than where they might be oppressed because of their gender.
Publisher Niyogi Books opens first retail store in Kolkata
Aug 27, 2018, at 02:04 pm
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS) Niyogi Books, a Delhi-based publishing house, recently launched their first book store in Kolkata.
Lisa Haydon in Mishru at Lakme Fashion Week
Aug 27, 2018, at 01:44 pm
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IBNS): Actress Lisa Haydon wore an attire of Mishru, an Indian wear label, at Lakme Fashion Week, Winter-Festive 2018.