Many working mothers of only children do not wish to have another baby: Survey
May 12, 2017, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): Increasing expenditure together with the need to devote more time and energy both in taking care of parents and raising kids are key reasons why as many as 35 per cent working mothers in urban India avoid considering a second child, noted a just-concluded random survey conducted by ASSOCHAM Social Development Foundation.
More women opting for work from home for work-life balance: survey
May 12, 2017, at 10:17 pm
May 12, 2017, at 08:41 pm
Many women in America or other western countries are choosing out-of-hospital childbirth, much to the dismay of insurance companies. In less developed countries such as India, out-of-hospital births are usually not a choice but a necessity. But even in that country, some upper-class women are joining the natural birth trend.
Inspired by Tagore: Showcasing the traditional art and craft of Bengal
May 12, 2017, at 06:28 pm
Kolkata, May 11, (IBNS): In keeping with poet Rabindranath Tagore's progressive ideas of supporting local and traditional art, the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts organises a special fair at the Rabindra Bharati University's Jorasanko campus around the poet's birthday.
Tata Sampann breaks 'perfect mom' stereotype with their #ChangeTheRecipe campaign
May 12, 2017, at 04:17 am
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): Each year on Mother's Day, the world celebrates the incredibly special bond mothers share with their families.
W Barcelona is chic and sinfully inviting
May 11, 2017, at 11:19 pm
As our flight from Paris was descending towards the Barcelona airport, from the night sky we could see on the waterfront of the glittering city a distinctive tinted glass fronted skyscraper standing tall and gleaming.
Monkey Bar to ring in Mother's Day with music and cocktails
May 11, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Kolkata, May 11 (NITN): Mother’s Day is round the corner again, and what better way to celebrate it than taking the most wonderful woman in your life to Monkey Bar's Mother’s Day Party in the City of Joy.
Internet Saathi: A friend in need
May 11, 2017, at 08:51 pm
The Internet has become a part of life for a huge section of Indian population. However, its use is largely confined to urban or semi-urban areas. The ‘Internet Saathi’ programme is different. It teaches rural women to use and benefit from the Internet, writes New York based Michael Gallant
Personality factors are best defense against losing job to a Robot, says research
May 11, 2017, at 12:28 am
London, May 10 (IBNS): Worried robots will take your job? Researchers say people who are more intelligent and who showed an interest in the arts and sciences during high school are less likely to fall victim to automation.
Khajuraho Calling: Romance reincarnated
May 10, 2017, at 11:33 pm
Move over Chetan Bhagat and Durjoy Datta. Women are no less clever in penning romantic tales. If you ask me, women do mushy romance way better than men as the book Khajuraho Calling is sure to prove.
Rabindra Bharati University confers D.Litt on Amol Palekar, Shirshendu Mukherjee
May 10, 2017, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) The 42nd Annual Convocation of the Rabindra Bharati University was held at the University’s Jorasanko Thakurbari campus in Kolkata here.
Right-or left-handedness affects sign language comprehension
May 10, 2017, at 09:34 pm
London, May 10 (IBNS): The speed at which sign language users understand what others are ‘saying’ to them depends on whether the conversation partners are left- or right-handed, a new study has found.
Bengali New Year celebrated Laha Rajbati
May 09, 2017, at 11:33 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Bengali New Year 1424 was celebrated in the most authentic and traditional style at the heritage Laha Rajbati in Kolkata, more popularly the Pasteur Laboratories house.
Ahmedabad: National Institute of Design hosting Amates
May 09, 2017, at 10:16 pm
Ahmedabad, May 9 (IBNS): “Amates – Expressions of Art on Handmade Paperâ€, an exhibition of traditional paintings on handcrafted paper by indigenous people of Mexico, will be on display at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad until May 20.
Google pays homage to Ferdinand Monoyer on his birth anniversary
May 09, 2017, at 03:31 pm
Mountain View, May 9 (IBNS): Google on Tuesday paid homage to French ophthalmologist Ferdinand Monoyer with a doodle, on the latter's 181st birth anniversary.
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune lifts International trophy at Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2017
May 09, 2017, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): The 13th edition of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz concluded at Vivanta by Taj President, Mumbai, where the National and International Finals were hosted back to back.
Amway India partners with Turnstone Global to set up a Braille Library in Kolkata
May 09, 2017, at 03:16 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Amway India has partnered with Turnstone Global, formerly known as National Association for the Blind, to set up a Braille library for the visually impaired students at D F Blind School in Kolkata on Monday.
Dona Ganguly teams up with tabla exponent Prodyut Mukherjee to regale Kolkata
May 08, 2017, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata, May 08 (IBNS) What happens when an ace Odissi dancer-choreographer like Dona Ganguly teams up with a tabla exponent like Pandit. Prodyut Mukherjee on stage? Well it creates a jugalbandi that hold audiences in thrall. Kolkata recently witnessed it.
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Kolkata: Indulge in a biriyani extravaganza at the The Gateway Hotel this May
May 08, 2017, at 06:17 pm
Kolkata, May 8 (NITN): Experience a myriad of flavours from across the nation with assortment of Biryanis and Curries, showcasing Indian cuisine at its indulgent best, at Buzz, a popular multi-cuisine restaurant at The Gateway Hotel on EM Bypass Road in Kolkata.
MasterChef Gary Mehigan to visit India soon
May 07, 2017, at 11:31 pm
Sydney, May 7 (IBNS): Popular MasterChef Australia judge Gary Mehigan on Sunday said he will soon visit India.
Viviana Mall, Cartoon Network partner to promote fitness awareness campaign amongst kids
May 07, 2017, at 01:20 am
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS): Viviana Mall, leading retail destination mall in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and kids’ entertainment channel, Cartoon Network have come together to spread awareness about fitness among kids.
Kolkata’s ‘Pavement Doctor’ becomes first living westerner honoured at the Asian Awards
May 06, 2017, at 08:18 pm
London, May 6 (Just Earth News) Dr Jack Preger MBE was named Philanthropist of the Year at a star-studded Asian Awards ceremony in London (Friday, May 5 2017). The award recognises his extraordinary contribution to helping the poorest of the poor in Kolkata for the past 38 years.
Jindal Law School students receive global legal internships
May 06, 2017, at 02:41 am
Sonipat, May 5 (IBNS): Students of Jindal Global Law School have received opportunities to pursue global legal internships in the United States of America, United Kingdom, China, Australia and Abu Dhabi.
Come back to Leave me… Again explores the many sides of long-distance relationship
May 04, 2017, at 10:16 pm
Self-publishing is one of the key supports offered by Power Publishers. Some of their self-published titles from April have secured a lot of attention from book lovers. Come back to Leave me.. Again, penned by first-time author Sohil Ashvin Shah, is one such title from April.
Dil se donates artificial limbs to Mahavir Seva Sadan and launches its brochure
May 04, 2017, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS) DilSe, a Kolkata based charitable foundation, held its second round of donation for “501†artificial limbs recently.
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Dr Bobby George speaks on healthcare laws in his book 'The Act that Wasn’t'
May 04, 2017, at 03:56 pm
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): How well do you know your the law? Well, before we start taking a little guilt trip of our own, conclusive data has revealed that 9 out of 10 people around us do not know their law and rights very well.
Most common mistakes in mutual divorce cases
May 04, 2017, at 06:20 am
How to Select The Best Coaching Institute For NEET?
May 04, 2017, at 06:02 am
This IPL Season, play the Monkey way!
May 03, 2017, at 09:30 pm
Kolkata, May 3 (NITN): A wicket down, a shot taken! India’s most loved cricket festival is here and Kolkata's Monkey Bar is playing the ‘Monkey Prediction League’.
ZEE Jaipur Lit Fest to transform The British Library in London for the first time
May 03, 2017, at 08:57 pm
London, May 3 (IBNS): On May 20 and 21, the British Library will be transformed like never before as the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival animates its iconic spaces for the first time in celebration of a significant cultural partnership here.