Google doodles to celebrate Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis' 125th anniversary
Jun 29, 2018, at 04:02 am
New York, June 29 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Friday designed its homepage with a doodle to mark noted statistician and scientist Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis' 125th anniversary.
Book review: Leaf through 'deSTRESSing arguments' to know how to tackle stressful situations
Jun 28, 2018, at 12:14 pm
'deSTRESSing arguments' by Soriakastache can be broadly categorized as a self-help guide that promises to provide all the right answers to questions that bother us the most.
Relive tales of historical romance through the short story collection Pushpaketu
Jun 28, 2018, at 11:54 am
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): 'Pushpaketu' is a symbol of love through the ages, said its author Ananya Pal, while introducing her collection of 12 Bengali short stories.
Author interview: 'The Green Forest' aims to inculcate a love for Nature among children
Jun 27, 2018, at 02:10 pm
'The Green Forest' is the first of a series of children's book he plans to write to encourage his young readers to develop a reading habit, says author Shailen Panda about his debut book.
Enjoy a multicultural experience at Casa Kitchen’s Grand Kebab Festival
Jun 26, 2018, at 08:16 pm
Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): Casa Kitchen is back with the 6th edition of its signature Grand Kebab Festival, boasting a spread of 12 unique kebabs from all over India.
Google decorates homepage with doodle to mark Gauhar Jaan's birth anniversary
Jun 26, 2018, at 06:39 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Tuesday decorated its homepage with a doodle to mark the birth anniversary of musician and dancer Gauhar Jaan.
Raag Ganga is Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya's homage to Indian classical music
Jun 25, 2018, at 01:52 pm
From his passion for Indian classical music to his favourite football team in the FIFA World Cup, Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya talks about his choices in life in this free-wheeling interview with Subhojit Roy.
Jyotishman Nath captures audience heart with his Rubab skills
Jun 25, 2018, at 11:38 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Jyotishman Nath, aged 10 years, is a child prodigy as he recently enthralled the audience playing at the Arcosanti Amphitheater with an instrument called "Rubab".
Winners of schools from West Bengal and Kentucky in water quality project announced
Jun 24, 2018, at 05:05 pm
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): DAV Model School, Durgapur in India's West Bengal and Belfry High School of Kentucky in USA have been selected as the winners in a project on water quality launched last year by the US Consulate General in Kolkata.
Book review: Faith in god is the main theme of The Green Forest
Jun 23, 2018, at 05:44 pm
The Green Forest by Shailen Panda is a novel, structured in the style of a fable. This children’s fiction describes the interdependent relationship between nature, human beings and God, who is omnipresent and helpful to all his creations.
Book review: 'Hope and Sunshine', a modern love story in the background of work-life management
Jun 23, 2018, at 05:32 pm
'Hope and Sunshine', by Debasmita Nath Ghosh and published by Power Publishers, is a modern tale of love, but with the complications of professional stability and work-life management thrown in. True love can overcome all hindrances is the underlying theme of 'Hope and Sunshine'.
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Book Review: Vijay Pratap Singh's 'Wet Petals' is all about human kindness and bonding
Jun 23, 2018, at 05:28 pm
Wet Petals, written by Vijay Pratap Singh and published by Power Publishers, is a story about human kindness and the bonding people share despite difficulties and hatred.
35% youth in corporate sector prefers Yoga to other fitness trends: Survey
Jun 22, 2018, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Almost 35 per cent of fitness enthusiasts employed in corporate India prefer to take part in yoga classes rather than going to gym or other fitness trends like strength/body weight training, aquatic therapy, kickboxing, pilates, zumba and other dance workouts, noted a just-concluded random survey conducted by ASSOCHAM Social Development Foundation.
Birmingham leaders named as UK-India Top 100 influencers
Jun 21, 2018, at 07:24 pm
Birmingham, June 21 (IBNS): University of Birmingham’s Chancellor Lord Karan Bilimoria and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Robin Mason have been named as two of the most influential figures in UK-India relations.
Publicist Supreeta Singh explores the complexities of relationships through her debut book 'Grace'
Jun 21, 2018, at 05:08 pm
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): ‘Grace’, the debut novel by public relation consultant Supreeta Singh, talks about complex issues but does not pontificate, said Tollywood actor Parno Mitra while launching the book at a function in Kolkata.
Shillong selected as 100th Smart City of India
Jun 20, 2018, at 05:35 pm
Shillong, June 20 (IBNS): Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya has been selected as 100th Smart City after evaluating the proposal submitted by it.
Alka Jalan Foundation presents Bhaav O Bandish in Kolkata
Jun 18, 2018, at 08:03 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Alka Jalan Foundation presented Bhaav O Bandish featuring Sohini Roy Chowdhury recently in Kolkata.
India marks Father's Day, PM Modi leaves special message
Jun 17, 2018, at 02:10 pm
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Sons and daughters dedicated Sunday to their fathers as the world celebrated Father's Day with love and fervour.
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:02 pm
The cake is not only an important part of every celebration but has become one of the best desserts for many people. There are also a group of people who eat cakes despite any occasion and just because they feel like. When the soft piece of cake enters the mouth, a sudden wave of satisfaction dawn at us, and this is what many people think about the cake. When something is so special for us then why do we need to restrict ourselves from eating the same designs and flavour over and over? The rise of online cake shops is something all cake lovers out there should know.
Jun 15, 2018, at 05:27 pm
Visa review under the Trump regime in USA puts rural America at risk of losing Indian doctors amid a shortage of physicians. Sharon Mai in USA and Sudipto Maity in India report
Google celebrates World Cup fever by decorating homepage with attractive doodles
Jun 15, 2018, at 05:17 pm
Mumbai, June 15 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google on Friday decorated their homepage with a colourful doodle by keeping in mind the ongoing football World Cup in Russia.
5 Financial Questions to Ask Your Dad On Father's Day
Jun 15, 2018, at 02:43 pm
Father’s Day is almost here, and it is an ideal time to bestow your father with the love and care you always wanted to. It’s also a great time to talk to him and learn about various life lessons, including financial ones.
Senior journalist Shuma Raha's debut fiction The Love Song of Maya K and Other Stories launched
Jun 15, 2018, at 01:34 pm
New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS) “My stories are about people like you and me. They are about love, betrayal, envy, secret resentments, inner conflicts, disenchantment, snobbery … basically the emotions and feelings we experience in our dealings with people and situations.” So said journalist Shuma Raha, speaking at the launch of her debut fiction work, The Love Song of Maya K and Other Stories, at the India International Centre in Delhi recently.
There is a lot of me in Grace, says debutante author Supreeta Singh
Jun 14, 2018, at 12:09 pm
In a conversation with Arundhati Gupta, Public Relations professional Supreeta Singh talks about her debut novella Grace, published by Partridge India.
Lakmé Fashion Week is back with its Winter/Festive 2018 edition
Jun 12, 2018, at 05:59 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Lakmé Fashion Week, India’s most premier fashion platform is all set to kick off its Winter/Festive 2018 edition, from Aug 22 - 26 at Mumbai’s St. Regis.
Carlsberg India introduces ‘Carlsberg Smooth’
Jun 12, 2018, at 05:37 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Carlsberg India on Tuesday announced the launch of Carlsberg Smooth, a premium mild beer made with the finest European Barley for a rich and smooth taste.
American speciality retailer 'The Children's Place' opens an outlet in Kolkata
Jun 12, 2018, at 02:08 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): American speciality retailer of children's clothes and accessories, 'The Children's Place', under the aegis of its Indian franchisee, Arvind Lifestyle Brands Division, recently opened a store in South City Mall in Kolkata.
Jacqueline Fernandez goes global with Nova eyewear brand
Jun 11, 2018, at 04:41 pm
Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): Nova Eyewear,the global eyewear brand from the house of Vision Rx Lab, todayintroducedthe gorgeous and stunning Bollywood diva, the winner of Miss Sri Lankan Universe pageant 2006, Jacqueline Fernandez as their first ever global brand ambassador in the wake of completion of a decade.
There are twists and turns at the Mango Street c/o Café 4/1
Jun 10, 2018, at 01:08 pm
Come let’s explore ‘Mango Street’ with its delightful twists and turns c/o Café 4/1! Open yourselves to an experimental journey where mangoes take you on a delectable culinary tour. Well ‘Mango Street’ is…and surely you may have guessed…an innovative festival of mango treats—Mango Galouti, Mango Cheese Cigar Rolls, Penne Mango Arrabbiata and Mango Pizza.
Thinking of studying abroad, well think of Australia then
Jun 09, 2018, at 01:11 pm
Australia is the new and attractive destination beckoning Indian students to study abroad, not just for the academic opportunities there but also the employability factor, which is a major plus point.