Annapurna Swadisht names Sourav Ganguly as national brand ambassador
Oct 17, 2025, at 06:34 pm
Annapurna Swadisht Limited, an FMCG company, recently announced former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly as its Brand Ambassador.
Centre approves setting up of 'NaMo semiconductor Laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar, check all details
Oct 05, 2025, at 06:01 pm
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has recently approved the setting up of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar.
Dhak, Dhunuchi, and Defence Bonds: Durga Puja in Mhow
Oct 05, 2025, at 11:44 am
From Kolkata’s grand pandals to a small cantonment town in Madhya Pradesh, Durga Puja remains a living tradition. Jayalakshmi Sengupta reports how in Mhow, retired and serving soldiers and their families recreate this spirit — through art, adda, food, theatre, and dance.
Durga Puja: Bengal’s festival of faith, art and communion
Sep 26, 2025, at 02:06 pm
As Bengal prepares for Durga Puja, the streets of Siliguri, Kolkata and Krishnanagar begin to hum with a familiar rhythm—clay being molded, pandals rising, communities gathering. But this is no ordinary festival. Durga Puja is Bengal’s civilizational heartbeat: a sacred season where devotion meets artistry, and community becomes communion.
Rotary International District 3291 joins hands with JU, others to celebrate sustainable Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025, at 07:34 pm
Recognizing the scale and influence of the festival, Rotary International District 3291, in association with Variable Energy Cyclotrone Centre ( DOE, GOI), Jadavpur University and Central Pollution Control Board (under Ministry of Environment, GOI), is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative to promote a sustainable Durga Puja.
Kartik Aaryan launches new Skechers store in Kolkata
Sep 24, 2025, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan recently launched a new store of Skechers in Kolkata' South City Mall.
Ambuja Neotia hosts 2nd B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition in Kolkata
Sep 22, 2025, at 04:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ambuja Neotia recently hosted the 2nd B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition in Kolkata, spotlighting architect Girish Doshi, and launched the annual Prabir Mitra Memorial Award, with the first award conferred on SQUARE for culturally rooted, contemporary practice.
Pt Tarun Bhattacharya joins eminent musicians in promoting young talents in Arizona
Sep 14, 2025, at 07:18 pm
SNA awardee Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya and other prominent musicians joined to promote local talents in the US state of Arizona recently.
USA: Santoor Ashram Kolkata mesmerises Los Angeles with a celebration of Indian classical music
Aug 27, 2025, at 07:03 pm
The Santoor Ashram, Kolkata, carried the fragrance of India’s rich cultural heritage to the United States with a spellbinding evening of Indian classical music at the Mandir, Arvine.
Me-Time becomes a lifestyle for India’s modern women
Aug 23, 2025, at 07:28 pm
Many women today prefer enjoying their own company at times to unwind and enjoy a me-time, finds Anju Munshi
AWL Agri Business launches Fortune Hilsa Campaign featuring Sourav Ganguly, Abir Chatterjee
Aug 15, 2025, at 08:21 am
AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly known as Adani Wilmar Ltd.) recently celebrated the second edition of its iconic Fortune Hilsa Campaign for Fortune Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil (KGMO) in the presence of the company's brand ambassador, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly.
IndiSetu will build India-UK cultural bridge, offer meeting ground for changemakers: Dr Amit Ghose
Aug 14, 2025, at 02:27 pm
A new cultural and intellectual bridge between India and the United Kingdom is set to rise this October with IndiSetu, an ambitious thought leadership summit in London. Designed to spark dialogue, foster collaboration, and connect professionals across borders, the two-day event promises a vibrant mix of ideas, networking, and cultural exchange. Behind this initiative is Dr Amit Ghose — consultant urologist, global health advocate, and founding director of the Global Collaboration Forum — who envisions IndiSetu as more than just a conference: “It’s a meeting ground for changemakers, innovators, and dreamers,” he tells IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta.
From Commutes to Couch Binges: boAt Nirvana Zenith Pro Is Built for Every Moment
Aug 08, 2025, at 11:09 am
There’s something sacred about putting on your earbuds and tuning out the world, whether it’s your chaotic morning commute, a late-night Netflix binge or those moments when your playlist knows you better than your best friend. And let’s be honest, we all want that one pair of earbuds that can keep up with every mood, every move, and every distraction around us.
New Delhi hosts first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival
Aug 06, 2025, at 06:40 pm
The first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival was organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Monday.
Kolkata: British Deputy High Commission, SKF, TAFI host second season of Monsoon Charity Fair
Aug 04, 2025, at 09:53 am
Kolkata: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, in collaboration with the Supreme Knowledge Foundation (SKF) and Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), hosted the Second Season of Monsoon Charity Fair in the city on Saturday.
'Music Meets Bells' returns: New York to witness divine confluence of sound and movement
Aug 02, 2025, at 06:18 pm
On the occasion of the Commencement Day of Matagiri, the Sri Aurobindo Centre in the USA, the iconic collaborative production 'Music Meets Bells' will return to the stage after seven years, featuring two of India’s foremost classical artists — Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, internationally acclaimed Santoor maestro, and Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, renowned Odissi danseuse.
From Loom to Label: Sona College of Tech’s Fashion Tech department powering innovation and careers
Jul 30, 2025, at 11:20 am
Salem: As India ascends among global apparel sourcing hubs in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the Department of Fashion Technology at Salem-based Sona College of Technology is making strategic strides to position itself as a leader in sustainable fashion innovation, cutting-edge textile research, and technical skill development.
Kolkata-based NGO hosts Colours of Courage to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride and empowerment
Jul 05, 2025, at 06:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal, a Kolkata-based NGO, as part of its Pride Month celebrations, organised an event, “Colours of Courage 2025”, as a tribute to the pride, identity, empowerment and strength of the LGBTQ+ community.
A stitch in time: Yarn Therapy is unisex now as both men and women knit
Jun 29, 2025, at 07:54 pm
Knitting and crocheting, thought to be ‘old-world’, have gained popularity in recent times as a creative outlet for both men and women in today’s hectic times, finds Anju Munshi
How to Use a Diffuser on Curly Hair: A Beginner’s Guide
Jun 24, 2025, at 11:52 am
New to diffusing? Learn how to use a hair dryer diffuser to define curls, reduce frizz, and boost volume—perfect for every curly hair beginner.
Kolkata: IACC celebrates rich culinary heritage of India, USA
Jun 20, 2025, at 04:21 pm
The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), East India Council, hosted a remarkable evening titled “Flavors of Friendship” recently, celebrating the rich culinary heritages of India and the United States.
Jun 19, 2025, at 06:48 pm
Alliance Française du Bengale (AFB), the French educational and cultural institution in Kolkata which is part of an international network that works under the triple umbrella of the French Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Fondation des Alliances Françaises in Paris, and an Indian board, completed 85 years this year in the eastern city. Established in Kolkata in 1940, AFB is an integral part of the city's French cultural connection and a hub of learning the language of love. However, with globalisation AFB now focuses on imparting globalised skills to learners, opening a second campus in the city in collaboration with Techno India in its efforts to combine culture with language learning. In a free-wheeling interview with IBNS editor Sujoy Dhar, AFB Executive Director Nicolas Facino shares AFB's objectives and activities circa 2025
Jyoti Mahipal installed as 50th Association President of Inner Wheel Clubs in India
Jun 18, 2025, at 11:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: At a glittering function in Kolkata, Jyoti Mahipal, former Vice President of the association, was formally installed as the 50th Association President of Inner Wheel Clubs in India on Saturday.
Mad Over Donuts ventures into Eastern India launching two stores in Kolkata
Jun 18, 2025, at 06:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: After marking its entry into Eastern India with a successful launch at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, Mad Over Donuts (MOD) is doubling down on its commitment to the region with the opening of its second outlet in Salt Lake.
Kolkata: UK-India colab showcases wildlife and conservation through visual storytelling
Jun 11, 2025, at 02:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata and Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA) jointly organised an event here to shine the spotlight on wildlife and our living planet through visual storytelling.
Firpo’s: Remembering a slice of colonial Calcutta’s nightlife
Jun 09, 2025, at 08:27 pm
Firpo’s, which was once the most happening food joint, nightlife haunt and social venue of Kolkata (Calcutta) since the 1920s, was the brainchild of Angelo Firpo, an Italian. Recently, his grandnephew Enrico De Barbieri was in town at the invitation of the Italian Consulate of Kolkata to relive a lost past. Sreyashi Ghosh walks down the memory lane of the city in colonial times
Malabar Group announces it will serve 2.5 crore meals in 2025-26 under CSR drive
Jun 08, 2025, at 12:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS- Malabar Group, parent company of Malabar Gold and Diamonds, has set aside INR 150 crore for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs in 2025–26.
Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025; India’s Nandini Gupta reaches top 20
May 31, 2025, at 11:23 pm
Hyderabad: Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned the 72nd Miss World at a glittering finale held on 31 May at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.
May 24, 2025, at 01:18 pm
From a banker turning into a renowned numismatist, Shankar Kumar Bose’s journey is a fascinating one, as Ranjita Biswas finds out
Marking 200 years of Assam tea, book calls tea ‘a beverage of well-being’
May 23, 2025, at 02:51 pm
Guwahati, May 20 : Even as the world celebrated the International Tea Day on May 21, a recently published book marking two hundred years of tea as an industry in Assam, has brought to the fore several scientific aspects and called it “a beverage of well-being.”