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Sikkim Manipal University invites applications for MBA, MCA and other Programs for 2016-2017

Apr 22, 2016, at 08:49 pm

Bangalore, Apr 22 (IBNS): Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DE), is inviting applications for its Postgraduate and Undergraduate Programs – MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, M.Sc. (IT) and B.Sc. (IT).

Rupankar Bagchi to judge auditions and shortlist performers for Harrow Music Festival

Apr 22, 2016, at 05:08 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with London Sharad Utsav, London Kalibari and KOLKATA today.com, will host the auditions for solo performers from the UK here on Saturday.

Google celebrates Earth Day, dedicates a doodle

Apr 22, 2016, at 04:59 pm

Mountain View, Apr 22 (IBNS) Google on Friday celebrated Earth Day by posting a series of doodles on its home page.

Hitech mobiles signs Arjun Kapoor as brand ambassador

Apr 21, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Kolkata,Apr 21 (IBNS): Hitech Mobiles, one of the fastest growing Indian Mobile Handset brand, has signed Bollywood superstar Arjun Kapoor as their brand ambassador for tenure of two years.

M F Husain: Economy of lines his forte

Apr 21, 2016, at 08:00 pm

M. F. Husain’s favourite city Kolkata recently paid tribute on his birth centenary year with a multi-layered event ‘Husain 100’. Uttara Gangopadhyay reports

Kolkata corporate communicator excited about Cannes date for role in short film

Apr 21, 2016, at 02:38 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS) Mahul Brahma, a Kolkata-based senior editor tuned corporate communicator, is on cloud nine these days. He is soon to fly down to Cannes Film Festival for his role in a short film by a Delhi based banker friend, which has been chosen for screening in one of the most prestigious film festivals of the world.

Operationalisation of new IISER at Tirupati

Apr 20, 2016, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi/Tirupati, Apr 20 (IBNS) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) will now be able to function from a temporary campus in Tiruapati until its permanent campus is ready, it was announced on Wednesday following an approval from the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pune chef Shobha Indrani holds 2-Day Cookery Workshop in Kolkata

Apr 20, 2016, at 09:05 pm

Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): A two-day Cookery Workshop by the well known Pune based chief Shobha Indani was organized in Kolkata recently by PR firm Media Connect.

Shakespeare more popular abroad than in the UK, finds survey

Apr 20, 2016, at 03:38 pm

London, Apr 20 (IBNS) Four hundred years after his death, bard William Shakespeare continues to make a significant contribution to the UK’s prosperity and influence globally, according to new research commissioned by the British Council and conducted by YouGov.

Global audience for 400th anniversary revival of David Garrick’s Ode to Shakespeare

Apr 20, 2016, at 01:38 am

London, Apr 19 (IBNS) The University of Birmingham is helping Shakespeare aficionados around the globe to mark the 400th anniversary of his death with an online performance of an historic ode starring renowned British actor Sam West.

Award winning play ‘Dinner with friends’ to be performed in Mumbai

Apr 20, 2016, at 01:36 am

Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS) The Indian adaptation of the Pulitzer award winning play by Donald Margulies, ‘Dinner with Friends’ to be performed this weekend.

Not going to attempt a trilogy any more: Novoneel Chakraborty

Apr 19, 2016, at 03:09 am

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS) Author Novoneel Chakraborty, who was in Kolkata on Friday to launch his new book 'Forget Me Not, Stranger', the last in the 'Stranger Trilogy', said that he is not going to write another trilogy any time soon.

Gauhar, the path-breaker

Apr 17, 2016, at 11:56 pm

Gauhar, a play, was recently staged in Kolkata organised jointly by Master Minds Theatre and Weavers Studio, Kolkata, bringing alive the history of recorded music in India on the one hand, and the story of a woman whose life seems like pages out of a film script. Shoma A. Chatterji reports

OAK celebrates annual cultural event Vande Utkal Janani at Science City Auditorium

Apr 16, 2016, at 12:18 am

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS) Odias@Kolkata (OAK) celebrated their annual cultural event christened as Vande Utkal Janani (VUJ) at the Science City auditorium at Kolkata on Apr 9.

92.7 BIG FM launches folk music show ‘Maatir Taney Maatir Gaaney’ in Kolkata

Apr 15, 2016, at 11:48 pm

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): Radio network 92.7 BIG FM is adding to its bouquet of cutting edge and unique line of programming with the launch of new folk music show ‘Maatir Taney Maatir Gaaney’.

Metiabruj Dawaat: A page out of Kolkata's culinary legacy

Apr 15, 2016, at 09:07 pm

Kolkata, April 15 (IBNS) Adding the potato was the twist that Metiabruj gave to the typical Awadhi biryani explained Shahanshah Mirza, the great-great grandson of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, at a dinner meet at Kolkata-based ITC Sonar, which is hosting a special Metiabruj Dawaat festival from April 16 -23, 2016.

Kolkata: Food and music ring in Bangla Nababarsho with unique show

Apr 15, 2016, at 02:54 am

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS) As the Bengali is equally enamored with food and music, a new initiative now wishes to combine the two passions on the Bangla Poila Boisakh morning with mouth-watering delicacies served during performance by famed singers.

Bengali community celebrates Poila Baisakh today

Apr 14, 2016, at 03:31 pm

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS) As the dawn of Apr 14 sets in, Bengalis all over the globe cheered aloud to welcome the first day of the Bengali New Year- 'Poila Boisakh' on Thursday.

Tollywood wishes netizens on Poila Baisakh

Apr 14, 2016, at 03:30 pm

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Bengali Film Industry on Thursday extended their wishes to netizens on the first day of the Bengali New Year- 'Poila Boisakh'.

The Palms introduces new Oriental and North Indian cuisines in their menu

Apr 14, 2016, at 05:20 am

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): As Kolkata is gearing up for the Bengali New Year, city restaurant The Palms on Friday introduced new Oriental cousins in their menu.

Kolkata: City restaurant Saptapadi inaugurates its second outlet

Apr 14, 2016, at 05:16 am

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS):Restaurant Saptapadi on Wednesday inaugurated its second outlet in south Kolkata.

Reebok Classic joins forces with Kendrick Lamar to launch limited edition range in India

Apr 13, 2016, at 10:20 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) : Reebok Classic pays tribute to Kendrick Lamar, legendary American rapper and Reebok Classic Brand ambassador for his 2016 Grammy win and will soon launch a limited edition range to woo his fans in India.

NIT Row: Normal life hit in Kashmir

Apr 12, 2016, at 08:55 pm

Srinagar, Apr 12 (IBNS) Normal life was hit in the Kashmir Valley due to a strike called by Kashmir separatist groups to protest against the alleged harassment of Kashmiri students outside the state on Tuesday.

Novoneel Chakraborty to visit Kolkata to talk on his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger

Apr 12, 2016, at 05:23 am

Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Random House India, will host an exclusive interaction with writer Novoneel Chakraborty to celebrate the launch of his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger this week.

“Your Story Your Way” joins the list of self-published work by Indian authors

Apr 12, 2016, at 03:46 am

Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) : ‘Your Story Your Way’ by Hemant Bohra is a must read book for all those starting off on their journey to success.

The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai hosts four generations of the British Royal Family

Apr 12, 2016, at 03:12 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS) : Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has partnered with the British Asian Trust to raise awareness and funds for a sustainable future.

The Bard’s home by the Avon

Apr 10, 2016, at 08:13 am

William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary is being commemorated this year. A visit to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon introduces Ranjita Biswas to the growing up years of the literary genius

Starmark, Karigar host launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath

Apr 10, 2016, at 08:00 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Karigar, hosted the launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall outlet on Friday.

GIMA: 'Moods' wins best classical instrumental album

Apr 10, 2016, at 07:23 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS) Music label Sagarika's 'Moods' won the best classical instrumental award at the Global Indian Music Awards recently.

Kolkata: Casa Kitchen to host Baisakhi food festival

Apr 10, 2016, at 07:04 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): To offer something new to the taste buds of food lovers of Kolkata, city based restaurant Casa Kitchen will host a food festival with dishes from the land of five rivers, Punjab and north India.