Chai- the brew that binds India
Jan 17, 2022, at 06:22 pm
German social worker Marco Husler has made a documentary film called Masala Chai which brings to the fore the much-loved Indian brew with its many regional flavours and the people who serve them. Shoma A. Chatterji reports
Google doodles to mark Fatima Sheikh's birth anniversary
Jan 09, 2022, at 10:07 pm
New York: Popular internet search engine Google on Sunday decorated its homepage with a doodle to mark the birth anniversary of India's first female Muslim teacher, educator and feminist icon Fatima Sheikh.
Bushra Bano of Uttar Pradesh becomes an IPS beating four surgeries, responsibility of two kids
Jan 07, 2022, at 04:38 am
It’s very rare in the history of Indian civil services that women candidates face interviews when they are more than eight months' pregnant and have undergone multiple surgeries. Dr Bushra Bano, a resident of Sork qaswa in Kannauj district, UP, and Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Firozabad (Sadar tehsil), has faced this odds meritoriously. She has secured the 234th rank in the latest UPSC list of successful candidates. She was allotted the Indian Police Services (IPS).
Kolkata Police's initiative Pronam celebrates Christmas with elderly citizens of St Joseph’s Home
Dec 31, 2021, at 04:00 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Pronam, a joint initiative of the Bengal and Kolkata Police for the senior citizens of the city and supported by Shree Cement, organized a programme “Celebration of Christmas” at the Little Sisters of the Poor, St Joseph’s Home for the aged in Kolkata on Sunday.
Hard Rock Cafe: 50 years since it began on an iconic journey
Dec 27, 2021, at 10:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Hard Rock Cafe® (HRC) turned 50 since it was established in London by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton.
Miss World postponed as India's Manasa, 16 others test Covid positive
Dec 17, 2021, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The finale of global pageant Miss World, which was to take place at the Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot on Friday (India time), was cancelled at the 11th hour as many contestants, including India's Manasa Varanasi, tested positive for Covid-19.
4 Ways to Style Your Fancy Sarees Like a Bollywood Diva
Dec 17, 2021, at 05:20 am
Sarees have been the traditional attire for women in India for centuries. Over time, this attire has remained relevant because women have adapted sarees to their own styles with new draping techniques. Six yards of cloth still remain the same as it was centuries ago, but the way it is worn, adorned, and presented has changed over the years.
Dr B C Roy Institute makeover revives city’s glorious architectural splendour
Dec 15, 2021, at 03:17 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The major renovation of the Dr B C Roy Institute at Kolkata's Sealdah region by the Eastern Railway, formerly known as The Clem Browne Institute, has revived the spirit of its past architectural splendour and heritage through restoration work.
Sting signs up Akshay Kumar as its first-ever brand ambassador in India
Dec 11, 2021, at 03:00 pm
Kolkata: Teaming up to bring a jolt of energy for its consumers, PepsiCo India’s energy drink Sting announced Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar its first-ever brand ambassador in India.
Aligarh’s Areeba shoots to fame, breaks stereotypes about Muslim girls
Dec 04, 2021, at 06:15 pm
Areeba Khan, a 20-year-old student of Aligarh Muslim University, breaks the image of AMU girls that are often portrayed in the media as burqa-clad conservative women. In fact, she breaks the image of average Indian girls who are considered to be diffident and unfit for uncommon sports like shooting. Areeba today is the number two-ranked shooter of India, writes Dr. Shujaat Ali Quadri
Roulette as One of the Most Popular Online Casino Games
Dec 03, 2021, at 03:03 am
Recently, roulette has gained wide popularity among gamblers. Like other online casino games, it's a unique opportunity to relax, have fun, and make an average evening more exciting. However, it's important to have patience and luck to make it more enjoyable.
Piyush Goyal shares throwback pics with wife Seema on 30th wedding anniversary
Dec 02, 2021, at 05:22 am
Delhi/IBNS: Union minister Piyush Goyal, who celebrated his 30th marriage anniversary Wednesday, shared the memories of his wedding day on Twitter along with a heartwarming note for his wife Seema Goyal.
Nov 29, 2021, at 11:08 pm
“Today translation as a literary genre is getting amply recognised, if long overdue, in India. In another development in recent years, it is now accepted that writings in English is part of the wider spectrum of Indian regional literatures,” said Ranjita Biswas, journalist, author and translator, in her acceptance speech after receiving the PFC-Valley of Words, 2021, Award in the English Translation category.
Indian rapper King to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on Nov 27
Nov 25, 2021, at 01:17 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian singer and rapper King will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata on Nov 27.
Nov 18, 2021, at 05:44 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: A young boy from Manipur, Prem Ningombam, who had impressed Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra by recreating the Iron Man suit from electronic waste, has reached Mahindra University in Hyderabad to pursue his mechanical engineering education.
Writer-academician Mahul Brahma launches new book The Mythic Value of Luxury
Nov 11, 2021, at 05:43 am
Kolkata: Writer, academician and communication expert Mahul Brahma's sixth book The Mythic Value of Luxury has been launched virtually.
Nov 04, 2021, at 07:00 pm
Arundhati Gupta notes how Diwali gifting has changed over the years.
Salon 82 Cafe: Pamper yourself with a beauty regime, meet your friends for coffee
Oct 27, 2021, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Just opened in Salt Lake, the eastern neighborhood of Kolkata, is Salon 82 Café, where you will not only enjoy a range of beauty services but also wind up enjoying a sumptuous repast.
7 Budget Friendly Ideas for the Post Pandemic Home Makeover
Oct 27, 2021, at 03:24 am
A post-pandemic home makeover should emphasise on personal well-being and cleanliness to liven up spirits and help avoid illness spread. We have always been on the quest for fresh beginnings and ways to brighten up our lives. And a new splash of colour can help achieve this quickly and easily.
Solar Inverters: Here’s All That You Must Know
Oct 25, 2021, at 06:07 pm
Indian homes are endowed with vast amounts of solar energy as most parts in India receive 4-7 kWh per sq. m per day. This makes Indian homes a potential fit for installing solar power systems and harnessing the solar energy produced by the Sun. If you, too, have been thinking of installing a solar power plant on your property but have little to no knowledge about solar inverters then here’s a post that will help you get a basic idea about what is a solar inverter, how it works and the kinds of solar inverters that are available in the market. So without much ado, let’s begin.
Ladies Circle India hosts motivational speaker Jai Madaan as its new brand ambassador in Kolkata
Oct 24, 2021, at 12:31 am
Kolkata: Motivational speaker, lifestyle coach, astrologer and vaastu expert Dr Jai Madaan held a lively interactive networking session and formally associated with the Ladies Circle India as its brand ambassador at a function held at The Lalit Great Eastern here today.
ITC Hotels master chefs in Kolkata hand-craft chocolate Durga
Oct 14, 2021, at 05:38 am
Kolkata: It is not just Kumartuli clay artists' colony in Kolkata where Maa Durga is given its divine powerful shape every year. The mother goddess is welcomed by even the creative master chefs in their own way.
Oct 14, 2021, at 12:44 am
The autumn festival of Durga puja sometimes seems like a monsoon festival these days. Is global warming induced climate change going to play a spoilsport for this most important festival for Bengalis and many others in the land too, Ranjita Biswas wonders
Sourav Ganguly promotes Cycle Pure Agarbathi’s Fragrance of Hope Durga Puja campaign
Oct 11, 2021, at 02:41 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly is the new brand ambassador of Cycle Pure Agarbathi ‘Fragrance of Hope’ campaign for Durga Puja.
Vedic Village Spa Resort offers Durga Puja package
Oct 10, 2021, at 02:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Vedic Village Spa Resort, which is located at Sikharpur in West Bengal, is offering Durga Puja package.
Yggdrasil in Cooperation with Reel Life Games Released a New Slot. Try it at Rabona Casino
Oct 08, 2021, at 08:52 pm
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Fashion brand Style Baazar launches first store in Kolkata
Oct 06, 2021, at 05:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Fashion brand Style Baazar has recently launched its first store in Kolkata, making it their 100th across the eastern India.
Countdown begins: Bengalis observe Mahalaya, gear up for Durga Puja festival
Oct 06, 2021, at 03:48 pm
Kolkata: Gearing up for the Durga Puja celebration, the Bengali community, like many others, on Wednesday observed the final day of Pitru-paksha through Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion when one pays tribute to ancestors through prayers, rituals and a dip in the river Ganga by maintaining COVID-19 protocols.
Top 10 Online Casinos in India with INR Deposits
Oct 05, 2021, at 07:34 pm
Online casinos are quickly gaining popularity among Indians. But I'm sure you need the ultimate gaming experience, don't you? So, it is important to sign-up with a legal and reliable online casino in India.
Maniesh Paul returns to Flipkart video with two new launches
Oct 04, 2021, at 11:07 pm
Mumbai: The festive season is almost here and all of us are gearing up for some dhamakedaar celebrations! Adding some extra tadka to this time of the year, Flipkart Video recently launched a brand new show - Win With The Stars and unveiled a fun, interactive quiz format, Funtastic Quiz.