Online shopping temporary, people will revisit stores: Starmark CEO Gautam Jatia

Jun 18, 2020, at 11:18 am

Despite the surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, India entered into Unlock 1 paving way for the reopening of restaurants, malls, religious places. Starmark, Kolkata's bookstore chain, has also thrown its gates wide open for its customers. Has the footfall been the same or the scenario changed?  Starmark's CEO Gautam Jatia was in conversation with India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh

Paytm introduces contactless ticketing for state-run buses for safe city commuting

Jun 16, 2020, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: India's leading financial services platform Paytm on Tuesday announced that it has launched a contactless ticket buying facility for state-run local transport buses and promote safe intracity travel.

Coca-Cola India’s ‘Ummeedo Wali Dhoop’ campaign salutes positivity, togetherness and generosity of the human spirit

Jun 16, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Celebrating the ability of human spirit to persevere and to always emerge stronger, Coca-Cola India has released a series of stories narrated through the digital medium as short films, static posts on its social assets and long format stories on Coca-Cola India Journey titled ‘Ummeedo Wali Dhoop’, recognizing beacons of hope, countless acts of selflessness, kindness and courage. 

Get ready for the new normal world: “Transformation Series 2020” tells you how

Jun 15, 2020, at 09:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for stability in this pandemic-mauled world and want to put a confident foot forward as you go out to meet the new normal world, an e-talk titled ‘Transformation Series 2020’ may help you to find the answers.

IIT Kharagpur students develop social distancing tracking device for use at crowded sites

Jun 14, 2020, at 11:24 am

Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: A students' research group at IIT Kharagpur, Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV), has developed a low-cost AI-based cyber-physical system for monitoring social distance in public places.

British Council announces Digital Pride Festival featuring #MoreFilmsForFreedom

Jun 13, 2020, at 03:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In celebration of global Pride Month in June, British Council presents #MoreFilmsForFreedom, a global collection of three short films that showcase new filmmaking voices supporting creative collaborations which explore LGBTIQ+ themes.

Xiaomi India partners with The Sourav Ganguly Foundation for Amphaan relief measures

Jun 12, 2020, at 04:49 pm

Bengaluru: Xiaomi India recently announced their partnership with The Sourav Ganguly Foundation to provide relief and assistance to families in the areas affected by cyclone Amphaan.

Starmark to pay musical tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam to celebrate his 121st birth anniversary

Jun 10, 2020, at 08:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark will pay a musical tribute to poet-writer-musician Kazi Nazrul Islam at 6 pm on Friday through its Facebook page.

Visitors flock to Acropolis Mall in Kolkata in the post pandemic revival phase

Jun 08, 2020, at 10:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Malls in Kolkata are safe to visit, assured Sushil Mohta, President, Credai West Bengal, on Monday, with all Covid-19 related hygiene protocols in place.  

TCS Fit4Life ‘Run as #OneTCS’ a virtual running drive as part of Global Running Day celebrations

Jun 08, 2020, at 10:32 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, as a part of its TCS Fit4life initiative organised a virtual running event ‘Run as  #OneTCS’ on the occasion of Global Running Day.

Do you know how Indian cities are faring on the mental wellbeing index during this pandemic crisis?

Jun 08, 2020, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad rank at the top and bottom of the mental wellbeing index (MWBI) in these times of pandemic crisis, according to a whitepaper published by TRA Research, an Indian consumer insights and brand analytics company.

#SaalBhar60: Delhiites seek policies to ensure air remains clean post lockdown

Jun 07, 2020, at 02:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: On World Environment Day, a large number of people joined a digital campaign called #SaalBhar60 to demand clean air in Delhi and other cities.

Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts in Purulia to reopen on Jun 15 after lockdown

Jun 05, 2020, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For the travel addicts and those looking for a perfect getaway after the stressful isolation and lockdown for nearly three months, the Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd (PEPL) has decided to throw open its Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts from Jun 15, 2020.

Khushee’s 'Amar Bangla Abar Sobuj Hok' initiative to plant one-lac saplings in Bengal

Jun 05, 2020, at 10:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Khushee, a Kolkata-based non-profit voluntary movement, flagged off its community outreach initiative - “Amar Bangla Abar Sobuj Hok” (Greening my Bengal again) - on the occasion of the World Environment Day on Friday announced to plant one lac saplings.

Utsara 2020: Explore north-east India's culture with Mumbai airport's Jaya He Museum

Jun 05, 2020, at 08:29 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Catch the 'Utsara 2020', the second edition of a cultural carnival organised by GVK-led Mumbai International Airport managing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's (CSMIA) Jaya He museum, until July 15 this year.

Once upon a time in 2020: Meri Aavya: A bedtime story with a 'wake-up' call message, says Sundeep Bhutoria

Jun 05, 2020, at 06:45 pm

Kolkata: An inspirational video in Hindi on the social media - “Once upon a time in 2020: Meri Aavya” - in which cultural connoisseur and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria recites a bedtime story to his young daughter Aavya M Bhutoria has created a buzz in the online world with accolades and congratulatory messages by Twitterati pouring in ever since it was posted.

Matrix India digitally training hairdressers and salon technicians in safety and sanitization protocols

Jun 03, 2020, at 08:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Matrix India, part of L’Oréal’s Professional Products Division, recently said that they have been holding digital training for their hairdressers through the lockdown period to keep them prepared for business during the post pandemic recovery period.

5benefits of livingin Qatar

Jun 02, 2020, at 05:04 pm

With its high standard of living, luxurious entertainment scene, andzeroincome tax, Qatar is undoubtedly a fantastic place to live as an expat. And if you are considering moving there, here are 5benefits that might help sway your decision.

Kolkata: Food experts share health tips with students of JDBI

May 30, 2020, at 06:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The concept - ‘Eat Healthy to Stay Healthy’ - has changed perceptions towards healthy living in urban India.

Motivational song 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj' by Bollywood singer Shaan goes viral during lockdown

May 30, 2020, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj', a music video with a song by Bollywood singer Shaan (Shantanu Mukherjee) went viral during the lockdown, in May 2020.

Kolkata restaurant follows strict health norms for food delivery, also distributing food to people in distress

May 30, 2020, at 06:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: One of Kolkata's popular restaurants, Aminia, known for Mughlai and Awadhi cuisines, is undertaking doorstep delivery of their popular dishes, maintaining strict food and personal hygiene measures, the company said in a recent release.

Girls of Mumbaistan result of my understanding of women: Author Piyush Jha

May 29, 2020, at 04:16 pm

Filmmaker-author Piyush Jha was the guest at the latest edition of An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in May. Jha during an online conversation with filmmaker Arindam Sil spoke about his latest book Girls of Mumbaistan, women, transgender and his genre of crime-fiction. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excepts of the conversation

Kolkata Centre For Creativity celebrates International Museum Day

May 28, 2020, at 10:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Centre For Creativity (KCC), the multidisciplinary creative centre for Art and culture celebrated International Museum Day on May 18, through a webinar.

In response to Kolkata social worker Sundeep Bhutoria, government assures support to folk artistes and artisans

May 27, 2020, at 02:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Responding to an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Kolkata-based cultural and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria, Prahlad Singh Patel, Indian Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC), has assured that the government will take suitable measures to support the poor folk artistes and artisans who faced immense hardship in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.

ShareChat users digitally celebrate Eid this year, create over 10 lakhs UGC content posts

May 26, 2020, at 10:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, leading made in India social media platform witnessed huge traction on the occasion of Eid this year on its platform with more than 10 lakhs UGC post created across 12 languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia and  Assamese. 

Personal care brand Joy of RSH Global begins manufacturing herbal hand sanitizers

May 19, 2020, at 05:32 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: RSH Global, a leading Indian personal care company, entered the personal hygiene segment with the launch of a herbal hand sanitizer under its flagship brand, Joy.

Marriott International’s food delivery initiative - ‘Marriott on Wheels’ - now on Swiggy

May 14, 2020, at 07:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that you can now order signature dishes from the kitchens of Marriot International's select hotels, sitting at home?

Power Publishers takes a leading role in producing video books as text supplements for students

May 14, 2020, at 05:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Owng to the COVID19 lockdown, digital format of books, especially videobooks, are  fast becoming popular with students and educational institutions.

Kolkata Chinese restaurant chain to provide free hand sanitiser with orders

May 14, 2020, at 04:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Chowman, a popular Chinese restaurant chain in Kolkata, has announced that to enhance the health and safety precautions necessary to contain the pandemic crisis, they will provide a free a sachet of  alcohol-based hand sanitiser with every order.

Godrej Group releases film to appreciate corona warriors

May 13, 2020, at 07:37 pm

Mumbai/iBNS: The Godrej Group, wth business interests across sectors such as  consumer goods, real estate, appliances, agriculture and others, released a digital film titled #MothersOfManyKinds, to commemorate Mother’s Day.