British Council announces dates for Education UK Exhibition in Kolkata
Nov 17, 2015, at 11:43 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Choosing to study abroad is a life-changing decision and requires tremendous planning and prudence.
US Consul Gen launches entrepreneurship programme for development of women in Bengal
Nov 17, 2015, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS) The US Consul General of Kolkata Craig Hall on Monday launched a collaborative project here, between Claflin University and Calcutta University, for the women of West Bengal to develop their eco-entrepreneurship skills.
Chhath celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, other parts of India
Nov 17, 2015, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) Chhath was celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and other parts of the country on Tuesday, the beginning of the four-day festival as scores of thousands of people offered prayers to to the Sun through traditional rituals.
Junction mall's 'Wifi' gift to Durgapur
Nov 17, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Another feather in the cap for Junction Mall situated at Durgapur in West Bengal as it successfully hosted eastern India’s first and only fully free wireless frequency zone on Saturday.
Manohar Lal Jewellers launches Diwali collection
Nov 17, 2015, at 04:43 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Manohar Lal Jewellers, a well-known and trusted Jewellery retailer, has launched its Diwali Collection in Gold & Diamond.
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:31 am
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): In keeping with its core philosophy of creating curriculums that provide information that is relevant to the challenges being faced by corporations of today; the BML Munjal University has introduced Analysing and Mitigating Risk as a part of its MBA course structure this year.
IGNOU to celebrate its 30th Foundation Day on Nov 19
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is gearing up to celebrate its Foundation Day on the Nov 19 when it completes 30 years of its existence.
Infosys Science Foundation announces Winners of the Infosys Prize 2015
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:09 am
Bangalore , Nov 16 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) on Monday announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2015 across six categories: Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences.
Kolkata audition of Haut Monde Mr India Worldwide on Nov 18
Nov 16, 2015, at 11:34 pm
Kolkata Nov 16 (IBNS) Haut Monde Mr India Worldwide is a huge platform provided to the men who are looking for fame and name at the same time.
Launch of Ananya Chatterjee and Joie Bose's books of poems
Nov 14, 2015, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Poetry Paradigm, will host the launch of two books of poems – Ananya Chatterjee’s The Blind Man’s Rainbow and Joie Bose’s Corazon Roto and Sixty Nine Other Treasons.
With new UN smartphone app, users can help feed Syrian refugee children with a simple tap
Nov 13, 2015, at 03:30 pm
New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday launched a free app that will allow smartphone users worldwide to feed hungry children with a tap on their screens.
Manipal University bags two FICCI awards
Nov 10, 2015, at 05:35 pm
Bangalore, Nov 9 (IBNS): Manipal University, Manipal bagged two prestigious FICCI Higher Education Awards 2015 – “University of the year†and “Excellence in Employablity†at the Summit held at New Delhi recently.
British Council to host 11th Language & Development Conference in New Delhi
Nov 09, 2015, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): The British Council on Monday announced that it will be hosting the 11th Language & Development Conference in New Delhi from November 18-20.
Google celebrates Hedy Lamarr's 101 birthday with animated doodle
Nov 09, 2015, at 02:59 pm
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Monday remembered Austrian actress, scientist Hedy Lamarr on her 101st birthday with an animated doodle.
Nov 08, 2015, at 10:51 pm
Flowers never go wrong when it comes to fashion and prints, find designers. Pramita Bose reports
Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee team up to launch 'Vihaan' recently
Nov 08, 2015, at 02:58 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS) 'Vihaan', an album by Padmashree and Grammy Award winning virtuoso Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, teamed up with India's leading percussionist and Gima nominated tabla maestro Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee, was released at the Sagarika Art Gallery here recently.
Kolkata: Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2015 presents the handcrafted story of style
Nov 08, 2015, at 12:10 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Uncovering the inspirations which blend to curate an individual’s style, the 11th edition of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2015 commenced in Kolkata.
Mirah spreads its wings in the City of Joy with the launch of Khandani Rajdhani
Nov 07, 2015, at 09:21 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS) The people of Kolkata sure know their food and how to enjoy it.
IGBC certifies Primarc's 'Gangetica' as Silver-rated Green Home
Nov 07, 2015, at 04:41 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Another feather in the cap for east India's leading real estate group, Primarc, as its residential project 'Gangetica' at Chandannagar has been awarded with a 'Silver' rating in the Green Building segment by Indian Green Building Council.
British Council hosts 'The Great Talk' in Kolkata
Nov 06, 2015, at 11:09 pm
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS) The British Council today hosted The GREAT Talk in Kolkata with author and writer Jon Turney delivering a thought-provoking lecture entitled, ‘‘Futurama – Does past cloud our thinking about futures to come?’ at Birla Industrial & Technological Museum.
Nov 06, 2015, at 09:30 pm
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS) Kolkata's Casa Kitchen, a pure vegetarian restaurant cum bar, is offering a more than opulent indulgence for the corporate gourmet, who wish to conduct a successful business meeting over a lunch or just treat themselves and their discerned delegates.
Google doodles on Adolphe Sax's 201st birthday
Nov 06, 2015, at 03:34 pm
New York, Nov 6 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Friday decorated its homepage with a colourful doodle to celebrate 201st birth anniversary of saxophone inventor Antoine-Joseph Sax who was also known as Adolphe Sax.
Raima Sen and Milkha Singh inaugurates Aauris in Kolkata
Nov 05, 2015, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) Tollywood actress Raima Sen and sporting legend Milkha Singh on Wednesday inaugurated Modern Inns Pvt Ltd's latest venture Aauris, a luxury hotel near Kolkata's Park Street area.
Porcelain: A shimmering journey
Nov 05, 2015, at 07:42 pm
The White Road by British potter, writer and alchemist Edmund de Waal has just hit the book stands, with reviewers calling it a "shimmering paean to porcelain". While China was the birthplace of porcelain making almost a 1000 years ago, it travelled to Europe and soon gained huge popularity. Susanta Paral traces the journey while in Austria’s capital Vienna
British Council Chennai is now open for registrations for the new term starting November 2015
Nov 03, 2015, at 09:42 pm
Chennai, Nov 3 (IBNS) The British Council’s English Language Centre offers courses to suit your English learning needs.
Chemould and Smita Art hold Freedom workshop in Kolkata
Nov 03, 2015, at 08:54 pm
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS) 2015: To raise funds for the welfare of the underprivileged and the intellectually challenged, Chemould and Smita Art jointly organised Freedom on Aug 14 – a pre-Independence Day art workshop in which well-known cartoonists and artists of the city took part most willingly and enthusiastically.
PC Chandra Jewellers opens new showroom in Baruipur before Dhanteras
Nov 03, 2015, at 05:40 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS) Jewellery brand PC Chandra Jewellers on Sunday launched their new showroom in Baruipur, showcasing their new designs in gold, diamonds and precious stones.
Centre inaugurates Rashtriya Sankriti Mahotsav
Nov 02, 2015, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, today inaugurated the most diverse cultural festival of India - Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav at the IGNCA in New Delhi.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan: Such a Long Journey
Nov 02, 2015, at 09:15 pm
NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) is bestowing the Lifetime Achievement Award to filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan at the International Film Festival of Colombo this month for his contribution to cinema. The award comes at a time when Adoor has put in 43 years exclusively to filmmaking as a director and rightly considered as one without par on the Indian subcontinent. Shoma A. Chatterji explores his films and filmmaking.
Google remembers George Boole on his 200th birthday, creates doodle
Nov 02, 2015, at 03:00 pm
New York, Nov 2 (IBNS) Popular search engine Google on Monday decorated its homepage with a doodle celebrating 200th birthday of mathematician George Boole.