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May 06, 2014, at 04:48 pm
Watching the celestial bodies can be fun as a group of amateur astronomers from Mumbai tell everyone. In April, the Global Astronomy Month, the group organised sidewalk astronomy sessions even for passersby. Uttara Gangopadhyay reports
Google celebrates Audrey Hepburn's 85th b'day
May 04, 2014, at 05:45 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google on Sunday celebrated legendary British screen actress Audrey Hepburn's 85th birthday by decorating its homepage with an attractive doodle.
‘The Bikers Cafe' launched in Kolkata
May 04, 2014, at 04:32 am
Kolkata, May 3 (BNS): Kolkata's hang out destinations got another name added to it with the launch of 'The Bikers cafe' on Friday.
Heritage School hosts annual fest 'Youthopia 2014'
May 03, 2014, at 06:46 pm
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): The First Lady of West Bengal Padmini Narayanan was on Saturday present at the Heritage School's annual fest, 'Youthopia 2014', here.
West Bengal State Akademi to host 'Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela'
May 01, 2014, at 07:50 pm
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts, along with Rabindra Bharati University, is all set to host the 28th Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela here.
Sonam Kapoor reveals L'Or Lumiere make up looks
May 01, 2014, at 07:44 pm
Mumbai, May 1 (IBNS): Actress Sonam Kapoor unveiled the make up collection for the Festival de Cannes 2014 - L'Or Lumiere - by cosmetic major L'Oreal Paris.
Videocon launches new range of AC's
May 01, 2014, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): With the onset of summer in the country, Videocon has introduced new range of air conditioners with pioneering ‘Multi Point Cooling System’ (MPCS) technology.
Forevermark launches Cornerstones collection
Apr 30, 2014, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers group of companies, recently launched a new range of Cornerstones collection to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.
The Vogue Bridal Studio debuts in Kolkata
Apr 30, 2014, at 04:28 am
Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS): The second edition of the Vogue Wedding Show began with the debut of 'The Vogue Bridal Studio' in Kolkata at the Taj Bengal with well-known designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Vogue India editor Priya Tanna and the Marketing Director of Conde Nast India, Oona Dhabhar.
Britannica, The Hindu join hands to improve learning for school students
Apr 30, 2014, at 12:20 am
Chennai, Apr 29 (IBNS): Five leading organisations have joined hands to launch a nation-wide program 'Knowledge without Boundaries' for significantly enriching and improving learning outcomes of school students in India and preparing them to be a part of the global, knowledge-based, economy.
Ivey Business School joins Shri Ram College of Commerce
Apr 29, 2014, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Ivey Business School, Canada recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi to explore collaboration on multiple fronts, which include degree programs, aiding in international admissions, faculty development and exchange and India based case study development.
XLRI announces certificate programme in agri-business management
Apr 29, 2014, at 11:11 pm
Jamshedpur, Apr 29 (IBNS): Private school for management education, XLRI- Xavier School of Management recently announced admission for Certificate Programme in Agri-Business Management, here.
Victorinox launches 'Altmont 3.0' collection
Apr 29, 2014, at 07:03 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Victorinox, the maker of high quality products worldwide, recently launched the 'Altmont 3.0' range comprising of backpacks, laptop briefs, totes, messengers, day bags, monoslings and waist packs, here.
Nicolai Friedrich confounds with magical illusion
Apr 29, 2014, at 07:01 pm
Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): A master of classical illusions and mind reading, Nicolai Friedrich recently performed his inimitable tricks, staged by the Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP) here at the St. Andrews Auditorium.
Prachi walks the ramp for Vinay Fashions
Apr 29, 2014, at 04:05 am
Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Prachi Desai walked the ramp at the Vinay Fashions in Kolkata on Sunday.
Kolkata hosts digital photo art exhibition
Apr 28, 2014, at 08:53 pm
Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): The Consul General of Italy Cesare Bieller, along with artist Robin Mondal, recently inaugurated the 'Lenskolazart', a two-week digital photo art exhibition by poet Nilacharya, the pen name of Sunil Koomar Bhattacherjee, here.
Senco Gold unveils range for Akshaya Trithiya
Apr 28, 2014, at 05:47 pm
Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Senco Gold Jewellers recently launched the platinum jewellery range to mark the occasion of Akshaya Trithiya, here.
Make- a- wish Foundation to announce ‘Wish a Teddy’ fundraiser
Apr 26, 2014, at 04:52 am
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Make-A-Wish Foundation of India, dedicated to granting the most cherished wish of children between the ages of 3 and 18 years, living with life-threatening illnesses, is to announce its first ever fundraiser in India , titled "WISH - A - TEDDY" on Saturday.
Myntra ropes in Ranveer Singh to endorse 'Roadster'
Apr 25, 2014, at 10:05 pm
Bangalore, Apr 25 (IBNS): Fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform Myntra.com on Friday signed up Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador.
Are B Schools catering to needs of industries?
Apr 25, 2014, at 08:38 pm
Industries seem to be losing craze for generic B-School education. At the same time, many of the B-Schools are also not realizing the industry needs. Results of these conflicting trends reflect in sharp decline of attractiveness of some of the B-School programmes . Number of CAT aspirants, which is an indicator of the market size has reduced to 1.74 Lacs in December 2013 in comparison with 2.14 lacs in December 2012, which is almost a 20% decrease.
Taj Bengal presents chocolate shoes
Apr 25, 2014, at 06:39 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): The Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata recently presented a set of stilettos beautifully crafted out of flavoured chocolates.
GlacialLight launches low bay lights
Apr 24, 2014, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): GlacialLight, the lighting division of GlacialTech Inc., on Thursday announced that it is introducing the Arcturus series of GL-BL50 low bay lights.
Tanishq launches special Akshaya Trithiya offers
Apr 24, 2014, at 10:49 pm
Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq on Thursday announced exciting offers on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Trithiya, here.
Shital Upare wins Miss Progress India 2014
Apr 24, 2014, at 10:46 pm
Chandigarh, Apr 24 (IBNS): Shital Upare won the coveted title of Miss Progress India 2014 beauty pageant, which was recently held here.
Reebok India launches 'live with fire' campaign
Apr 23, 2014, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): Producer of athletic shoes, clothing, and accessories Reebok India on Wednesday continuing its global mission to change how people perceive and experience fitness announced the launch of its new, fully-integrated marketing campaign – 'Live with Fire', here.
Local talents paint Kolkata trams in bright colours
Apr 23, 2014, at 04:49 am
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS) : Kolkata's heritage transport, tram had a rendezvous with art aficionados, artists,school students and children of Kolkata at the culmination of 'Camel Art Week' , here on Saturday.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Partners with Katha
Apr 22, 2014, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): Encyclopaedia Britannica, best known for authoritative reference material recently partnered with Katha, an independent Indian publisher with over 300 titles translated from 21 Indian languages, to take the best Indian stories published by Katha to the children across the world.
Apr 22, 2014, at 11:13 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Multinational corporation that designs and manufactures sports shoes, clothing and accessories, Adidas Originals recently launched the three-stripe icon sneakers Superstar here.
Apr 22, 2014, at 04:46 pm
Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS): Writer and columnist Chetan Bhagat turned 39 years of age on Tuesday.
Dubai school inducted into Britannica President’s Club
Apr 21, 2014, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Global digital media company with products that promote knowledge and learning Encyclopaedia Britannica recently inducted the Indian High School, Dubai in the Britannica President’s Club for South Asia.