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Thomas Cook India launches the 'Art of Travel' coffee table book

Apr 21, 2015, at 05:18 am

New Delhi, April 20 (IBNS): Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., travel and travel related financial services company, on Monday launched 'The Art of Travel'- a coffee table book in collaboration with the Israel Ministry.

Written in Tears captures a violent period in India's Northeast

Apr 19, 2015, at 11:09 pm

Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS) "Written in Tears", a recent publication by Harper Collins, offers a glimpse into the Northeast of India, particularly Assam, during a period of violence and political unrest that wrecked the region for a few decades in the contemporary times and its widespread impact on the society.

Loving life

Apr 19, 2015, at 05:18 pm

The buzz around the film Margarita with a Straw on a disabled teenager's jest for life and desire also brings into focus the less talked about subject of sexuality relating to the differently able people, writes Ranjita Biswas

American Center and iLEAD host debate

Apr 18, 2015, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): The American Center Kolkata and the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Development (iLEAD) jointly hosted the fourth edition of the Jefferson Debates on Friday at iLEAD campus in Kolkata's Tapsia area.

Gallery Sanskriti brings together legends for 'Nayika'

Apr 18, 2015, at 04:24 pm

Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Marking their silver Anniversary year, Kolkata's Gallery Sanskriti is hosting their second exhibition titled 'Nayika' , celebrating the beauty and strength in the feminine.

Raymond Weil unveils Gibson inspired music specal edition Nabucco

Apr 17, 2015, at 05:44 pm

New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil on Friday announced its new product collaboration with Gibson Brands, the fastest growing company in the music and sound industries, combining forces to create a very special nabucco timepiece that will be unveiled during Baselworld 2015.

LG to give out G4 smartphone as part of its consumer experience campaign in India

Apr 16, 2015, at 09:10 pm

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS) As part of its most ambitious smartphone introduction yet, LG Electronics India will select a handful of Indian consumers who will ‘test drive’ the new LG G4 smartphone weeks before its official launch.

Tenon eyes listing in India by 2017

Apr 16, 2015, at 08:33 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS):Facility management and security business firm Tenon plans to go public by listing itself on the domestic bourses by the end of 2017.

Vice President releases book on experiences of 33 distinguished diplomats

Apr 16, 2015, at 04:15 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS)- Vice President M. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled "India and the World – Through the eyes of Indian Diplomats" edited by Surendra Kumar at a function here on Wednesday.

Kokuyo Camlin along with kids put together world's longest canvas

Apr 16, 2015, at 03:39 am

New Delhi, April 15 (IBNS)- At a ceremony to celebrate 'World Art Day' 2015, Kokuyo Camlin Limited , premier and pioneer stationery and art manufacturer, along with school kids created a 7.5 kilometers long canvas, the longest canvas in the world to be painted in a single day.

Cambridge University Press India launches 'Cambridge Learn'

Apr 15, 2015, at 08:05 pm

Kolkata, Ap 15 (IBNS): Cambridge University Press has announced its first digital education product in India, Cambridge Learn, a first-of-its kind comprehensive digital learning solution.

Bengal soaks in festivity of Poila Baikshakh

Apr 15, 2015, at 04:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): West Bengal on Wednesday ushered in its new year with fresh fervour, joy, hope and aspirations amid the exchange of hugs and wishes within the Bengali community which is celebrating the auspicious occasion of Poila Baishakh (the first day of the Bengali calendar), which marks the 'Nababarsho' or the Bengali new year.

LOreal Paris introduces HydraFresh Grape Seeds Night Mask-In Jelly

Apr 14, 2015, at 11:32 pm

Mumbai, April 14 (IBNS): L'Oréal Paris laboratories has introduce HydraFresh Night Mask-In Jelly, an innovative jelly texture that wraps your skin like a sleeping mask for non-stop water replenishment while you're asleep.

SilkAir crew take to the skies in a new look

Apr 14, 2015, at 10:50 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) After 26 years in the air, SilkAir on Wednesday launched a new collection of uniforms for its over 500 cabin crew, embracing achic new style thatembodies its professional image and demonstrates the airline’songoing commitment toensuring the brand remains relevant for the times.

Vividh Bharati on FM platform to address wider audience: Arun Jaitley

Apr 14, 2015, at 10:06 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and I&B Arun Jaitley has said that the introduction of the Vividh Bharati services from Delhi, on the FM platform had addressed the content and entertainment needs of the audiences residing within the NCR region.

Vividh Bharati on FM platform to address wider audience: Arun Jaitley

Apr 14, 2015, at 09:58 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and I&B Arun Jaitley has said that the introduction of the Vividh Bharati services from Delhi, on the FM platform had addressed the content and entertainment needs of the audiences residing within the NCR region.

Evolution of e-commerce suggests change in consumer preferences

Apr 14, 2015, at 07:48 pm

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): With the availability and plurality of e-commerce websites, there has been a change in the way people perceive the market in the current decade.

Webster University woos Indian students, ties up with CU

Apr 14, 2015, at 06:02 pm

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS) America's Webster University, a private, nonprofit, accredited university with a campus in Thailand, is wooing students from India to experience the US educational system closer home in Southeast Asia, beginning with several tie-ups, including one with the University of Calcutta.

Nobel prize winner Gunter Grass dies at 87

Apr 14, 2015, at 05:21 am

Berlin, Apr 13 (IBNS): In a big loss for the literary world, Nobel Prize-winning German novelist Gunter Grass breathed his last on Monday in a Luebeck hospital.

Bangalore student wins BSE international Finance Olympiad

Apr 14, 2015, at 04:27 am

Bangalore, Apr 13 (IBNS): BSE Institute Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the BSE Ltd. hosted the grand finale of its national level event, International Financial Olympiad at their convention hall in Mumbai.

Raymond Weil unveils Gibson inspired music special ediction of Nabucco

Apr 13, 2015, at 07:16 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil on Monday announceed its new product collaboration with Gibson Brands, the fastest growing company in the music and sound industries, combining forces to create a very special nabucco timepiece that will be unveiled during Baselworld 2015.

Fashionista School showcases creations at India Runway Week

Apr 12, 2015, at 05:14 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): The glittering Fashion Festival of Fashionista , The School of Fashion Technology, a institute offering courses in fashion design, interior design and textile design , ended with its finale show at the India Runway Week as the students marked their success by presenting their collection for the walk.

Prez urges youth of Mizoram to join in forging the future of the nation

Apr 11, 2015, at 04:48 am

Aizawl, April 10 (IBNS)- President Pranab Mukherjee attended the 10th annual convocation of Mizoram University on Friday here and urged the youths in the state to join hands with the youth from the rest of the country in forging the future of the nation.

Dove releases new film

Apr 11, 2015, at 02:58 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS) – A staggering 96% of women do not choose the word ‘beautiful’ to describe how they look. Dove believes feeling beautiful is a personal choice women should feel empowered to make for themselves, every day.

Harshavardhan Neotia announces the launch of The Neotia University

Apr 11, 2015, at 12:34 am

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS) To promote holistic learning and to inculcate it among the Gen Y students Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group announced his next endeavor, The Neotia University, a self financed university all set to start its operation from this July.

IPL fever: Kolkata's hotel hosts Kebab festival

Apr 10, 2015, at 04:11 pm

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Kolkata's 4 star hotel Monotel is hosting a Kebab festival at its multi-cuisine restaurant Rendezvous to celebrate the 8th version of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Barbeque Nation hosts Africa Magica

Apr 10, 2015, at 04:07 pm

Mumbai, Apr 10 (IBNS): Barbeque Nation is hosting an African food festival- 'Africa Magica' – to provide wide variety of foods to people.

India grappling with double burden of Malnutrition as per the new mapping project

Apr 10, 2015, at 04:24 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS) The dichotomy between rich and poor is evident in India’s nutrition landscape.

93.5 RED FM is the 'Principal Sponsor' for SunRisers Hyderabad

Apr 09, 2015, at 10:54 pm

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) Continuing its association with SunRisers Hyderabad, 93.5 RED FM, the largest radio network of the country, Thursdayannounced that for IPL-8, RED FM will be the 'Principal Sponsor' for SunRisers Hyderabad. With this announcement, RED FM and SunRisers entered into their third year of alliance.

Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers launches its new showroom in Barasat

Apr 09, 2015, at 07:10 am

Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS) Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers launched its third showroom in Barasat city near Kolkata on Wednesday.