Brides should follow their hearts than trends: Anita Dongre
Aug 09, 2018, at 01:05 pm
Celebrated fashion designer Anita Dongre’s collection showcased at the 6th edition of the Vogue Wedding Show in New Delhi this month celebrates the promises of love and commitment and the vows made of fulfilling dreams and spending a lifetime together. IBNS-TWF correspondent Sonali Jha Chatterjee caught up with her to know more
Toronto’s Nathan Philips Square turns into Indian street food destination
Aug 08, 2018, at 11:42 am
Toronto, Aug. 8 (IBNS): From biryani to samosas, sweets to hakka noodles, you name it, they had it.
Brides want to deviate from the traditional red palette: JADE by Monica and Karishma
Aug 08, 2018, at 12:44 am
Monica Shah and Karishma Swali of label JADE showcased their collection at the 6th edition of the Vogue Wedding Show in New Delhi this month. IBNS-TWF correspondent Sonali Jha Chatterjee caught up with the dynamic duo of Indian fashion
Aug 07, 2018, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): Patachitra of Odisha and Jagannath Culture (published by Gangchil) by Anita Bose was recently launched in Kolkata.
Online store Shein to choose 30 fresh faces from 7000 entries for fashion show in Mumbai
Aug 07, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IBNS): Fashion online store Shein on Tuesday announced SHEINxME Fashion Merch on its first anniversary in the Indian Market for all fashionistas and the prepration has already begun for it.
Rotary plays an important role in inspiring the youth
Aug 07, 2018, at 04:51 pm
Social activist, Rotarian and philanthropist Ashok M Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy
The Silver Nomads of the Himalayas
Aug 06, 2018, at 12:44 pm
The nomadic Gujjars and Bakkarwals living between the higher mountain reaches to the plains of Jammu in the winters are also known for the beautiful jewellery that their women wear. Jammu-based journalist and professor Kavita Suri reports in the first person
Moral decision making is rife with internal conflict: Study
Aug 05, 2018, at 09:06 pm
London, Aug 5 (IBNS): A new in-depth study of moral reasoning challenges the popular notion that people are unable to think through difficult moral problems and rely primarily on automatic "gut" reactions to make tough decisions.
Aug 04, 2018, at 02:18 pm
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Chiabari Festival was organised mainly to showcase Darjeeling and explore the possibilities of tea-based tourism in the area, said Shamim Ahmed, General Manager - Hospitality, Chamong Chiabari Resorts (P) Ltd.
The Syrian refugee who melts Canadian hearts with peace chocolates
Aug 03, 2018, at 06:12 pm
From riches-to-rags-to-riches is how one can encapsulate the journey of Syrian refugee Tareq Hadhad, the founder of Peace by Chocolate, a Canadian confectionery.
Book review: Zarah Fiaz creates an emotional fantasyland in her book 'Staff Tales: Illusion'
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:47 pm
As a child, I loved fairy tales. The fairytales were so fun. Being a Potter fan, I always thought we could live in a world of magic and magicians.
Book review: The Stranger in My Eyes is a psychological thriller by Subhashish Chakraborty
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:41 pm
If you think you have read all about love and romances, perhaps the dark side of it would interest you too.
Author interview: Author Subhashish Chakraborty talks about his new book
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:29 pm
'The Stranger in my Eyes' is his dream come true about writing a psycho-thriller, a book that explores dark corners of the human mind, says Subhashish Chakraborty.
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:19 pm
With readers responding well to his first novel, 'Way to the Golden Sun', author Nayantee Baroowa says he is already writing his second novel.
Author interview: Author Uttara Singh focuses on the living conditions in south-west Delhi's slums
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:09 pm
The book might persuade policy makers and thinkers not to overlook the pitiful conditions in which slum dwellers live in Delhi, says authror Uttara Singh
Journey through the frames of India
Jul 31, 2018, at 06:59 pm
Roger Chen, a Canadian diplomat, presented his photographic show titled “Devotion- A Journey through India ” in Delhi recently. Piyush Prakash speaks to the lensman who captured some candid moments of people and their many moods.
Let the funky beats of Novus Music Festival perk up your Friendship Day celebrations
Jul 31, 2018, at 01:48 pm
Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): Perk up your Friendship Day this Sunday with some heady music churned out by well-known DJs from Mumbai and Kolkata at the Novus Music Festival.
BlockChain: The New Transformation in Online Games
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:57 pm
BlockChain has made it big with cryptocurrency entering the different segments. What is really predicted is that the technology will not fade, but see a growth in this trend, securing and improving business processes. Joining this bandwagon is the online gaming industry that has shown a steady interest in adopting to the new innovations in technology. For example, online card games to play rummy, 3 patti and poker have brought different improvisations to tap into their respective markets and give players an improved gameplay experience. With India, all set to hit 585 million by 2020, digital games are entering a golden era. Blockchain can build the trust factor that seems to be a problem in different segments of gaming.
Join the Melting Pot – Consular Corps Charity Carnival of Mumbai in aid of charities
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:44 pm
Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): Over 20 Consulates will come together on August 5, 2018, for the Mumbai edition of the Melting Pot – Consular Corps Charity Carnival, in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Bombay, and The Oberoi Mumbai.
Classical vocalist Sohini Roychowdhury enthralls audience with her mellifluous singing
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:33 pm
Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): Classical singer Sohini Roychowdhury entranced the audience with her mellifluous renditions at an evening concert organised recently in Kolkata.
Stanford sociologists look at why women stay behind the scenes at work
Jul 29, 2018, at 06:40 pm
Stanford, July 29 (IBNS): While research has shown that visibility in the workplace is critical for professional advancement, the reality is that for some women, it’s easier said than done.
Varda Goenka – Fine Jewels by Diagold aims to address the fashion demands of today's smart women
Jul 28, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): Contemporising its jewellery line to meet the demands of today's smart women, Diagold has emerged as 'Varda Goenka – Fine jewels by Diagold'.
Shilpa Shetty Kundra is showstopper for Amit Aggarwal's ICW2018 debut
Jul 28, 2018, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Fashion designer Amit Aggarwal's debut at the Indian Couture Week 2018 (ICW) was a runaway success as actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the showstopper, brings out the collection's perfect balance of grandeur and grace.
IIMs to release notification for CAT 2018 tomorrow
Jul 28, 2018, at 12:31 pm
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will be releasing the notification for the Common Admission Test 2018 (CAT 2018) in newspapers across the country on Sunday.
Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions helps open children's activity center in India
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Chennai/Kolkata, July 27 (IBNS): Wolters Kluwer’s ELM Solutions on Friday announced it has partnered with the Center for Child Rights and Development (CCRD) in Kammavarpalayam, India, to help open the CCRD’s Children’s Activity Center.
Osmania University initiative to enhance employability
Jul 27, 2018, at 05:24 pm
Hyderabad, July 26 (IBNS): As part of its initiative to enhance employability of its graduating students, Osmania University will facilitate assessment of 100,000 final-year students from its nearly 600 colleges through HireMee.
Infosys Foundation, Presidency University revamp laboratory to create new lecture hall
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:01 pm
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has helped Presidency University, a 200-year old center of higher learning in Kolkata, ideate and convert an old laboratory into a lecture hall with a seating capacity of 160.
Author interview: Abhishek Nandy on his book 'Self Motivation Therapy'
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:28 pm
Readers have been telling him how the book has helped them redesign their lifestyles, says Nandy
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:10 pm
Robin Sharma is one of her favourite authors says Debasmita Nath Ghosh while the mom in her says there is so much to learn from kids, essentially her little son.
Don't miss the month-long Monsoon Chai spread from JW Marriott Kolkata
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:00 pm
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): When the monsoon takes its hold over the city and you need something to perk up the mood, what can be better than a refreshing cup of tea.