NGO Mumbai Smiles to expand Balwadi's for education development in Mumbai Slums

May 01, 2015, at 04:18 am

Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS): Mumbai Smiles, the Non-Profit organization based in Andheri East in Mumbai has successfully completed 10 years of serving the disempowered this month. Marking this occasion the NGO is expanding the number of Balwadi's from 25 to 50 in 2015 to encourage educational development in Mumbai slums.

Jacqueline signed on as brand ambassador of Glares by Titan

May 01, 2015, at 02:50 am

Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS): Titan has signed on celebrated actor Jacqueline Fernandez as the brand ambassador for its sunglass brand, Glares by Titan.

Urban bookstores: More the merrier

Apr 30, 2015, at 10:13 pm

Apart from adding new dimensions to the way they treated the young book-lovers in cities, bookstores have come a long way by slowly and steadily gliding their way into becoming luxury lifestyle stores for the urbanites as they offer more than just books. Torsha Banerjee reports.

UK's English experts launch first-of-its-kind 'Blended Learning' course

Apr 30, 2015, at 02:01 am

Pune, Apr 29 (IBNS): The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, on Wednesday launched myEnglish, its unique ‘Blended Learning course' in Pune.

Mercedes Benz inaugurates 'Safe Roads' in New Delhi

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:39 am

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) Mercedes-Benz and its group companies Mercedes-Benz India (MBIL), Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and Daimler Financial Services India (DFS) inaugurated their unique Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, 'Safe Roads', in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Titan Eyeplus celebrates annual "Sunglass Carnival"

Apr 29, 2015, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): The summers are back and Titan Eyeplus is ready to set the tone for the season with their annual “Sunglass Carnival” retail promotion. Titan Eyeplus encourages shoppers to chase the sun and add some new pairs of sunglasses to their summer wardrobes.

Creative Stop Couture by Amit Behki opens its store in Gurgaon

Apr 28, 2015, at 06:26 pm

Gurgaon, Apr 28 (IBNS): With the aim of strengthening its presence across Delhi-NCR, designer Amit Behki launched his second flagship store here.

Book on Sourav Ganguly unveiled in Kolkata

Apr 28, 2015, at 05:14 pm

Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS) Debut author Saptarshi Sarkar's book on ex-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly was launched on Monday at an event hosted by the publishers HarperCollins Publishers India at Starmark bookstore in Kolkata.

Shruti to promote a new variant of Navratna Cool Talc

Apr 27, 2015, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Indian FMCG major Emami Limited has roped in Bollywood actor and singer Shruti Haasan for its brand Navratna Cool Talc.

Global breakfast now with morning cuppa at Biker's Cafe

Apr 27, 2015, at 09:53 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS) Adding zing to the global cuisine menu in Kolkata’s food hub, a national theme restaurant chain has now introduced breakfast combo dishes from Japan to faraway Mexico for the wearied morning joggers and bikers.

IGNOU organising campus placement for students

Apr 27, 2015, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS) The Campus Placement Cell (CPC) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is organizing a Campus Placement Drive on Apr 30 at Convention Centre, IGNOU Campus at 10.00 AM for in-system first and final year students of M.Com.

Colour me right

Apr 27, 2015, at 06:06 pm

Do you feel low and out while surrounded by a particular colour but feel uplifted by the cheerful yellow? Why does white denote peace and black oppression and evil? Colours have deeper meanings than just being a part of the décor or apparel, Anju Munshi discovers

Shoppers Stop launches Desigual Shop-in-Shop in India

Apr 24, 2015, at 11:13 pm

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS) Shopping destination Shoppers Stop has partnered with popular Spanish brand Desigual to launch a first-of-its-kind Desigual shop-in-shop in India.

Pernia Qureshi launches her personal website

Apr 24, 2015, at 10:39 pm

Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS) Fashion entrepreneur turned actor Pernia Qureshi has launched a website for her followers.

Presidency agitation called off

Apr 24, 2015, at 09:25 pm

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS) Students of Kolkata's Presidency University on Friday called off their agitation ending about 24 hours of gherao of Vice Chancellor Anuradha Lohia and other top officials in protest against the new rules for admission.

On World Book Day, UN hails reading and writing as pillars of sustainable societies

Apr 24, 2015, at 07:20 pm

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS) As global symbols of social progress, books have always been targets for those who reject freedom and tolerance, the United Nations agency mandated with promoting education said on Thursday on World Book and Copyright Day, calling the occasion an opportunity to recognize the power of books to change lives for the better.

Shakespeare's 451st Birth Anniversary celebrated with plays

Apr 24, 2015, at 06:29 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Thespian Biplab Dasgupta, elocutionist-actor-presenter Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee and actor Bobby Chakraborty took on the centre stage at a city studio to enact excerpts from the William Shakespeare's popular plays as the city celebrated the 451st birth anniversary of the Bard of Avon.

American Center Kolkata hosts 'Fefu and Her Friends'

Apr 24, 2015, at 04:45 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Students of Jadavpur University presented a play by Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornes 'Fefu And Her Friends' at the American Centre in Kolkata on Thursday.

Lakme 9to5 Insta Light promises instantly lit-up skin

Apr 24, 2015, at 01:57 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): Lakme's all new Lakme 9to5 Insta Light will put an end to women's quest for instantly lit-up skin, without any effort.

MICA announces FDP on business research and analytics

Apr 24, 2015, at 01:41 am

Ahmedabad, Apr 23 (IBNS): MICA on Thursday announced a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Business Research and Analytics” from June 15 to 19, 2015 at its campus in Ahmedabad.

Miles Professional Education introduces US CMA course in Kolkata

Apr 23, 2015, at 11:42 pm

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): The tri-party agreement of Miles Professional Education, Wiley and Institute of Management Accountants, US introduced US CMA and US CPA courses in Kolkata.

Dr. K Radhakrishnan conferred with P C Chandra Puraskaar 2015

Apr 23, 2015, at 11:35 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS) Dr. K Radhakrishnan, ISRO's 'Man of Steel', has received the P C Chandra Puraskaar 2015.

Daiwik Hotels launches in Shirdi

Apr 23, 2015, at 04:23 am

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): After debuting with a unique concept of speciality pilgrimage hospitality with the launch of its first property in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Daiwik Hotels Private Limited, launched its second property in Shirdi.

Aircel committed to construct toilets, provide sanitation facilities for TN schools

Apr 23, 2015, at 03:18 am

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Mobile service provider Aircel has pledged a contribution of Rs. 82.6 Lacs towards the 'Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan'.

British Council, Trust work to enhance skills in Spoken English

Apr 23, 2015, at 12:21 am

Chennai, Apr 22 (IBNS): At the heart of the historical heritage garden of the Theosophical Society, lies the Olcott Memorial School with a vision to provide quality education to economically disadvantaged children.

British Council Announces Shakespeare Lives

Apr 23, 2015, at 12:20 am

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS) The British Council Wednesday announced Shakespeare Lives, an unprecedented global programme of events and activities celebrating Shakespeare’s life on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death in 2016.

Story celebrated its 1st anniversary on Bengali New Year

Apr 22, 2015, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Story, one of the most talked about leisure stores of the city, celebrated its 1st anniversary on Bengali New Year, i.e, Poila Boishak, at their Elgin Road store in Kolkata.

Google doodles on Earth Day

Apr 22, 2015, at 05:35 pm

New York, Apr 22 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Wednesday celebrated Earth Day with a beautiful doodle on its homepage.

Hotel Sahara Star brings back Mango Mania for summer

Apr 21, 2015, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai, Apr 21 (IBNS): In the ongoing summer, Hotel Sahara Star, the five star deluxe ushers in the King of Fruits with the ultimate sinfully exotic 'Mango Mania' a delectable spread of juicy lip smacking mango preparations.

Uber announces association with BookMyShow for T20 cricket season

Apr 21, 2015, at 05:25 pm

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Uber has announced its association with BookMyShow as their official logistics partner for the ongoing T20 cricket season.