Government is committed to make higher education accessible to all: Assam CM
Oct 29, 2016, at 11:38 pm
Guwahati, Oct 29 (IBNS): Reiterating that the government has fulfilled its commitment given in the budget speech for making higher education free for economically underprivileged students, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that this is just the beginning of a new era in education sector of the state.
India lights up to celebrate Diwali
Oct 29, 2016, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Indians on Saturday readied themselves to revel in the festive spirit of Diwali.
Kailash Satyarthi urges people to opt for crackers-free Diwali
Oct 29, 2016, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Nobel laureate and children rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Saturday urged Indians to opt for a crackers-free Diwali.
Dylan should have won the Nobel Prize a few years back: Valentine Shipley
Oct 29, 2016, at 08:48 pm
A veteran in the Indian rock circuit, Valentine Shipley was in Kolkata to enthrall the audience in the seventh season of Harley Rock Riders. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the rockstar before the concert as they discussed Bob Dylan, Indian rock music and bikes. Excerpts:
Bengal gears up to celebrate Kali Puja
Oct 29, 2016, at 06:12 pm
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IBNS): The Bengali community on Saturday geared up to celebrate Kali Puja.
ATDC students celebrate Diwali
Oct 29, 2016, at 05:48 pm
Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 29 (IBNS): As the festival of lights is approaching, students of Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) celebrated Diwali on Friday.
Boost to Skill India: HAL-IISc to set-up skill development centre at Chitradurga
Oct 29, 2016, at 12:50 am
Chitradurga, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Bhoomi puja (a ritual) for construction of HAL-IISc Skill Development Centre was performed at Challakere in Chitradurga district around 230 km from Bengaluru by T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL, Prof. Anurag Kumar, Director, IISc and others recently.
Axis Bank rolls out Splash 2016
Oct 28, 2016, at 10:25 pm
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Private bank Axis Bank, in association with NITI Aayog, IIT-Bombay, National Institute of Design and ISRO, on Friday announced ‘Splash 2016’, a pan India painting competition for children in the age group of 7 – 15 years.
Sushil Kumar would be a good addition to the WWE roster: Sheamus
Oct 28, 2016, at 08:04 pm
As part of WWE's extension programme, WWE superstar Sheamus toured India recently. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the athlete regarding Sushil Kumar, India and his love for wrestling. Excerpts:
Oct 28, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Tableware plays an integral part in the dining experience. But of late, just like the way chefs have crafted their own cooking style in an innovative manner, the tabletop too has seen plenty of new age variations, finds Sharmila Chand
Oct 28, 2016, at 12:36 am
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): In an attempt to fight against oral carcinoma and aid in development of Biomaterials based Oral Implants, Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research (GNIDSR) - an institute under the aegis of JIS Group Educational Initiatives, IIT-KGP and IIEST (Shibpur) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kolkata on Monday which aimed to conduct interdisciplinary research in contemporary fields of oral healthcare for the first time in India.
Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul inaugurates 'Swadeshi Diwali' at Studio by Starmark
Oct 27, 2016, at 11:09 pm
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul recently inaugurated a special Diwali collection titled ‘Swadeshi Diwali’, curated by Minu Jatia, at Studio by Starmark, located at Kolkata's Lord Sinha Road.
New Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Odisha
Oct 27, 2016, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister, on Thursday, said the Union Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the establishment and operationalization of a new Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Berhampur, Odisha.
Tommy Hilfiger launches Fall Winter 2016 collection
Oct 27, 2016, at 10:02 pm
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Fashion watch brand Tommy Hilfiger has launched the Fall Winter collection, influenced by the Nautical Theme.
STORY offers exclusive range of products for Diwali
Oct 27, 2016, at 04:08 am
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): This Diwali, to make Kolkata brighter, sweeter and less noisy, the popular lifestyle and book store, STORY, at Kolkata’s Elgin Road has put together an eclectic mix of products.
Oct 26, 2016, at 11:31 pm
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): The innovative Global Links Program, spearheaded by Tupperware Brands, Rollins College and the U.S. State Department felicitated Dr. Sharmistha Banerjee at the closing ceremony organised at American Center, Kolkata on Wednesday.
Navneet acquires Britannica’s India curriculum division
Oct 26, 2016, at 07:58 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): Navneet Education Ltd announced on Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to acquire Britannica’s Indian curriculum business.
Paul Beatty wins Man Booker Prize for The Sellout
Oct 26, 2016, at 02:59 pm
London, Oct 26 (IBNS): US author Paul Beatty has won the prestigious Man Booker Prize for his novel The Sellout.
Kanwarani Jaykirti Singh launches her flagship fashion store
Oct 26, 2016, at 04:45 am
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): Reviving the age old traditional art of hand block printing and different kinds of old embroideries, Kanwarani Jaykirti Singh launched her flagship store in Gurgaon.
Reebok launches new Skyscape range
Oct 25, 2016, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): Reebok recently launched their new range of shoes, Skyscape.
Studying Abroad: Make the right choice
Oct 25, 2016, at 04:51 pm
You might be thinking about studying abroad, but confused about where you should be looking. Not all foreign programmes are created equal! Studying in the United States and studying in the United Kingdom will mean very different things for your education. Rohan Ganeriwala, Co founder, Collegify, gives a lowdown on the choices
Top 5 Ways to Get in Shape This Diwali
Oct 25, 2016, at 05:19 am
Shamlu Dudeja's Kantha Revival celebrates 30 years with a fashion show
Oct 24, 2016, at 06:05 pm
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Celebrating the advent of the festive season and commemorating 30 years of Kantha Revival, Shamlu Dudeja, founder and chair person, organised a fashion show recently at the ITC Sonar, Kolkata.
Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosts the music album launch of the film Kuheli
Oct 22, 2016, at 09:10 pm
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosted the music album launch of the film Kuheli, on Monday at its South City Mall outlet.
Banglar Swapna Sundari gears up for finale tomorrow
Oct 22, 2016, at 03:15 am
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): The finale of the Banglar Swapna Sundari, which is a first-of-its-kind beauty pageant that is a talent hunt exclusively organized in Bengal, will be held in Kolkata on Saturday.
University of Birmingham leads celebration of Muslims in Britain's second city
Oct 21, 2016, at 03:47 am
Birmingham, Oct 20 (IBNS): Leading academics, politicians and figureheads are coming together at the University of Birmingham to explore and celebrate the past, present and future of Muslims in the UK's second biggest city.
Oxford Book Store and Patra Bharati join hands to celebrate Bengali literary festival
Oct 20, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's Oxford Bookstore will host a two-day Bengali Literary Festival -- the Appejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob -- starting Friday.
The college prep tip you don’t want to hear about
Oct 20, 2016, at 06:03 pm
The Co founder of Collegify, Rohan Ganeriwala lends out some important tips for aspirants wanting to study abroad. In his latest column, Ganeriwala stresses on the importance of reading and why one should adhere to the practice for a better chance of acceptance.
Indian women celebrate Karwa Chauth
Oct 19, 2016, at 06:21 pm
Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS): Indians on Wednesday celebrated Karwa Chauth, a Hindu festival for women.
Jaipur Lit Fest celebrates a decade of shaping India's conversation with a focus on 'India at 70'
Oct 19, 2016, at 05:07 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS): The Jaipur Literature Festival on Tuesday announced that its 10th edition will take place from Jan 19th-23rd 2017, once again at its beautiful home of the historic Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur.