Starmark to launch Arjun Chakraborty’s book of poems
Jan 20, 2016, at 03:03 am
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS) Lifestyle Starmark, in association with Patra Bharati, will host the launch of Arjun Chakraborty’s book of poems ‘Au Kobita’ at Starmark in Kolkata this week.
CM to inaugurate 40th International Kolkata Book Fair on Jan 25
Jan 20, 2016, at 12:14 am
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): Organizers of the 40th International Kolkata Book Fair, which will be inaugurated at Milan Mela ground on Jan 25 in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, will follow plastic free zone this year.
PM unveils plaque for foundation stone of campus for IIIT Guwahati
Jan 19, 2016, at 11:47 pm
Guwahati, Jan 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the plaque for the foundation stone of the campus for IIIT Guwahati.
Language and cultural exchange celebrated at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2016
Jan 19, 2016, at 10:40 pm
Kolkata/New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): With its wealth of literatures in over 24 national languages, India offers a rich landscape of writing. Languages and the value of translation are celebrated throughout the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival this year, as well as its sister publishing industry event Jaipur BookMark.
Lawrence & Mayo expands with the launch of its 8th store in Kolkata
Jan 19, 2016, at 12:10 am
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): India’s first optical retailer, Lawrence & Mayo and the only premium and most preferred eyewear brand which started its operations in 1877 from Kolkata, is now opening doors in Salt Lake.
Young workers optimistic about careers, positive about technology: Study
Jan 19, 2016, at 12:09 am
Davos, Jan 18 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, on Monday announced research findings that provide insight into a generation that is positive about technology, divided economically about their career chances, and unsatisfied with their current formal education.
VLCC launches slimming, beauty & fitness centre in New Delhi
Jan 18, 2016, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) Leading wellness and beauty services and products brand, VLCC, today, launched its newest wellness centre at Pusa Road, in New Delhi, its 22nd outlet in the NCR region, that will offer the entire bouquet of beauty, wellness and preventive healthcare services under one roof to help Delhiites increase their wellness quotient.
The British Council announces The Art of Storytelling India Tour 2016
Jan 18, 2016, at 08:15 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) The British Council on Monday said it will present The Art of Storytelling India tour starting from Feb 4.
Starmark to launch Shoma A. Chatterji's 'Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma'
Jan 17, 2016, at 03:45 am
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harper Collins Publishers, will host the launch of writer Shoma A. Chatterji’s book ‘Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma’ at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata next week.
Writing has always been a very close part of my life: Nandana Dev Sen
Jan 16, 2016, at 03:25 pm
Kolkata Jan 15 (IBNS): Actor, writer and child right activist Nandana Dev Sen, while launching her book 'Mambi and the Forest Fire' in Kolkata, has said that writing has always been a very close part of her life.
Kolkata: Marwari Federation organises Mahar Aarti on Makar Sakranti
Jan 16, 2016, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS) : International Marwari Federation on Thursday evening organized the event of Maha Ganga Aarti with 2500 people on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sakranti at the Princep Ghat in Kolkata.
Actor Soumitra Chatterjee launches Victor Kalyan Ghoshe's latest novel
Jan 16, 2016, at 12:38 am
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS) Actor Soumitra Chatterjee launched author Victor Kalyan Ghoshe's latest novel The Job Charnock Riddle, a historic thriller, here on Thursday.
Centre with complete archive of music legend Salil Chowdhury on the anvil
Jan 16, 2016, at 12:27 am
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): A permanent centre to house the complete archive of music legend Salil Chowdhury is on the anvil, said the daughter of the late composer at an event this week to celebrate his 90th birth anniversary.
Enjoy an evening of suspense at the AKLF with Bloody Scotland and Dame Agatha
Jan 15, 2016, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS) Director of Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival, Dom Hastings and British forensics expert Kathyrn Harkup are in the city from the UK to attend Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2016 (AKLF 2016) to promote the Scottish crime writing festival and to mark 125 years of Agatha Christie.
IBW 2016 kicks into gear with host of events
Jan 15, 2016, at 08:46 pm
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS) Award-winning event agency Seventy Event Media Group (70 EMG) and India’s premiere travel and lifestyle channel FOX life have announced the second wave of events and personalities for India Bike Week (IBW) 2016, produced in association with Shell Lubricants.
Jan 15, 2016, at 02:43 am
As Jaipur celebrates one of its biggest festivals, Makar Sankranti, on Jan 14 and 15 this year, Rajasthan Post's Iram Tasleem takes a walk down the memory lane when kite flying was a passion and capturing the King's kite could earn one a jaagir
Taj celebrates official opening of Taj Santacruz
Jan 14, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata / Mumbai, Jan 14 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces on Thursday announced the opening of its luxury hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.
Strongest ever line up for 9th ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Jan 14, 2016, at 08:41 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): This year’s edition of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival once again welcomes the greatest writers, thinkers, journalists, historians, poets, novelists and musicians to Jaipur for a five day feast of ideas.
Dettol partners with Nashik Kumbh
Jan 14, 2016, at 08:32 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious congregations, last year witnessed approx 30 million people and pilgrims from across the country over a period of 58 days.
Spencer’s introduces sweet delicacies from across the country on Makar Sankranti
Jan 14, 2016, at 08:28 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS) Spencer’s Retail has introduced sweetmeats from across the country savored particularly at this time of the year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival in India celebrated in almost in a myriad of cultural forms.
St.Xavier's University will definitely become a reality in 2016: Dr Felix Raj
Jan 14, 2016, at 06:31 pm
Kolkata,Jan 13 (IBNS): Father Dr Felix Raj , Principal of the St. Xaviers College, has said turning Kolkata's prestigious institute into an university may soon be a 'reality' this year.
Musical magic at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Jan 14, 2016, at 01:34 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) As the whirlwind of literary figures descend at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival, an eclectic mix of music artists will perform morning and night at the five day literary extravaganza.
Waheeda Rehman takes up the cause of neem
Jan 14, 2016, at 12:56 am
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS) Yesteryear actress and unargualbly one of the most graceful stars of all time, Waheeda Rehman will now be seen in a new avatar.
Afzal Guru's son among toppers in J&K class 10 board examination
Jan 13, 2016, at 08:56 pm
Srinagar, Jan 13 (IBNS): Executed Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's son Ghalib Guru has performed well in the 10th J&K board examination by securing the 19th rank in it.
Gaurang Shah showcased "Kalpavriksha- The Sacred Tree of Life"
Jan 13, 2016, at 06:59 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) Designer Gaurang Shah was present recently to exhibit his latest concept ‘Kalpavriksha-The Sacred Tree of Life’ in Kolkata exclusively at his store.
Kenilworth's Christmas menu wows all
Jan 13, 2016, at 06:54 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) Kenilworth recently celebrated Christmas with a special menu for the food lovers.
Q-Court's month long New Year Festival continues
Jan 13, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) The month long New Year Festival in Kolkata's Q-Court, Quest Mall's food court continues.
Jan 13, 2016, at 03:22 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Pakistani Ghazal singer Ghulam Ali charmed with his voice as he performed and presented a 'mesmerising' event in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Rajasthan gears up for ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Jan 13, 2016, at 12:54 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): With easy rail, air and road links to Jaipur we hope you have booked your rooms and registered to enjoy the annual celebration of literature that is the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival running between Jan 21 and 25.
Google Doodle: Company celebrates littérateur Charles Perrault's 388th birth anniversary
Jan 12, 2016, at 06:28 pm
California, Jan 12 (IBNS) Google on Tuesday celebrated littérateur Charles Perrault's 388th birth anniversary with a special doodle.