Jul 07, 2014, at 04:35 pm
Lello bookstore in Portugal's seaside city of Oporto is a must do destination for booklovers and cherished by the citizens. Ranjita Biswas discovers this famous bookstore on a recent visit
Jul 05, 2014, at 08:47 pm
The functional window can add to the beauty of a room’s decor with a little thought and artistic flair , says Anju Munshi
Govinda opens Thai spa in Kolkata
Jul 05, 2014, at 08:14 pm
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Govinda, who was in Kolkata on Friday to promote his new film, opened a Thai spa at Kankurgachi in the north.
Shiraz celebrates Ramdan with Haleem
Jul 05, 2014, at 05:57 pm
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Kolkata's Shiraz Golden Restaurant is laying out a special delightful spread this Ramdaan holding the ‘Wah Haleem’ Festival from Friday with preparations of Haleem from around the world.
Palki celebrates four years of fashion
Jul 05, 2014, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Palki, the designer brand from Kolkata, celebrated four years of companionship with its fashion lovers on Thursday at its boutique at Bhawanipore with a big bash .
Designer Ratna Lahiri launches flagship store in Kolkata
Jul 05, 2014, at 03:25 am
Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): Fusion wear designer Ratna Lahiri on Friday launched her flagship store 'The Upper Shelf' in Kolkata to showcase her range of clothing line.
Thomas Cook India partners Manya Abroad-The Princeton Review
Jul 04, 2014, at 05:04 am
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., a travel and travel related financial services company, has signed a pan-India partnership with Manya Abroad-The Princeton Review, a foreign education admissions service provider to offer students a comprehensive end-to-end service, from counseling, course selection, assistance with admission application to travel and travel related services and payment solutions including fees for application and tuition; also personal expenses.
Jul 04, 2014, at 04:12 am
Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): Nikon India, the 100% subsidiary of Nikon Corporation Tokyo, leaders in imaging technology on Thursday announced the launch of the new D810, a FX – format (full-frame) digital SLR camera designed to enable photographers the opportunity to unleash their potential and produce extremely high-definition, high-quality images and video.
Kolkata students shine in science Olympiad awards
Jul 04, 2014, at 02:01 am
Kolkata,July 3 (IBNS): Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) recently organized its International Award ceremony to felicitate International winning students, teachers and principals of Olympiad exams for the Academic year 2013-14.
MAAC releases documentary showcasing resilience of Bangalore Traffic Cops
Jul 03, 2014, at 04:38 am
Bangalore, July 2 (IBNS): Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), a 3D animation and VFX Institute, has released a documentary "The Resilient Bangalore Traffic Cop."
World Cup fever comes alive in Bangalore's Orion Mall
Jul 02, 2014, at 09:22 pm
Bangalore, July 2 (IBNS) The FIFA World Cup 2014 has already thrown up a few early surprises – defending champions Spain are out of the tournament, Germany scored its hat-trick of goals, Portugal had its player red-carded, 2 matches ended with no score – it just could not get more exciting than this. Football lovers have an absolutely brilliant set of games to look forward to till the end of the World Cup on 13th July.
Tanishq redefines work wear jewellery by introducing Mia 5
Jul 02, 2014, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq redefined work wear jewellery by presenting Mia 5.
Tagore's 'Chirakumar Sabha' translated to English
Jul 01, 2014, at 03:27 pm
Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Oxford University Press, in association with Rabindranath Tagore Centre, ICCR, Kolkata, released the English translation of Rabindranath Tagore's humorous and widely-acclaimed Bengali play 'Chirakumar Sabha' recently.
Delhi University cut off list on Monday
Jun 30, 2014, at 07:19 pm
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): The first cut-off list of the Delhi University, which was embroiled in a standoff with the UGC for days over the undergraduate course duration, will be out on Monday.
BIBA Girls introduces Spring Summer collection
Jun 30, 2014, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): BIBA Girls, a dedicated range from BIBA catering to young girls aged between 2 to 12 years, has introduced its Spring Summer collection designed for the little fashionista. This Summer Spring collection comprises of a range of dresses like tunics, flowy dresses for every occasion a girl must have in her wardrobe.
India celebrates 137th Rath Yatra on Sunday
Jun 30, 2014, at 12:41 am
Puri/Ahmedabad/Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): India on Sunday indulged in the celebration of the yearly chariot festival of the Hindus - 'Rath Yatra'.
Build a literate, educated and empowered India: Irani
Jun 29, 2014, at 04:07 am
Bhopal, June 28 (IBNS) Minister for Human Resource Development Smriti Zubin Irani on Saturday called for building a literate, educated and empowered India.
Jun 28, 2014, at 05:12 pm
Indian newspapers survive as online media takes over the U.S. where print journalism is facing crisis. Holly Brucken in USA and Deepshikha Hooda in India report
Alok Pandey wins the Zestful Bollywood Pilgrimage
Jun 27, 2014, at 10:52 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, June 27, 2014: Tata Motors Friday concluded the 'Zestful Bollywood Pilgrimage' a unique virtual Bollywood Contest and has selected Mr. Alok Pandey as the winner of this unique property.
Delhi University capitulates, agrees to 3-yr course
Jun 27, 2014, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) The Delhi University (DU) has finally gave up its stance on a Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) and agreed to a three-year format stipulated by the UGC (University Grants Commission), buckling before growing protests by students and teachers.
Delhi University wants honours degree for 3-year course
Jun 26, 2014, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) The Delhi University (DU) on Thursday said it wants the three-year course be implemented in such a manner that an honours degree will be given on its completion.
Intel Education 2 in 1 unveiled in India
Jun 26, 2014, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): Intel India on Wednesday unveiled the Intel Education 2 in 1, its first-ever 2 in 1 design for students at an event in New Delhi.
Kolkata hosts show on Bengali folk songs
Jun 26, 2014, at 04:13 am
Kolkata, June 25 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts of Rabindra Bharati University presented in association with Lalan Academy Mahajani Gaan a programme of old folk songs of greater Bengal at the Jorasanko Thakurbari here recently.
Central Agricultural University to open in Karnataka: Agriculture Minister
Jun 25, 2014, at 01:45 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Ananth Kumar on Tuesday met Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh where the latter said he will consider opening a central agricultural university in the state.
RED FM commences 'Thappa Season 3'
Jun 24, 2014, at 09:15 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): 93.5 RED FM, India's popular radio station, is once again ready to strengthen the connect with its listeners across cities through its biggest initiative - 'Thappa Season 3'.
Community college students gear up for the US
Jun 24, 2014, at 04:41 am
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS): Seven Indian students, who have been selected for the U.S. State Department funded Community College Initiative Program (CCIP), met with U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave in Kolkata on Monday.
India's GHNPCA granted World Heritage site status
Jun 24, 2014, at 03:32 am
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS): India on Monday said the World Heritage Committee has inscribed the Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) in the country on the World Heritage List.
UNESCO recognizes Gujarat's Rani-ki-Vav as World Heritage Site
Jun 23, 2014, at 02:54 am
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): The Indian government on Sunday said the Rani –ki –Vav, a step well situated in Gujarat, has been approved for inscription on the World Heritage list.
Studio Creo introduces multifunctional extendable dining tables
Jun 21, 2014, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) : Impeccable design, extraordinary craftsmanship and exceptional functionality makes Calligaris Furniture a must have for your space, claimed the company which introduced its latest range of extendable tables.
IIT JEE topper wants to become a researcher
Jun 20, 2014, at 04:02 am
Udaipur, June 19 (IBNS): Chitraang Murdia, who has topped the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Exam (IIT-JEE), said he wants to become a researcher in future.