Book review: Zarah Fiaz creates an emotional fantasyland in her book 'Staff Tales: Illusion'
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:47 pm
As a child, I loved fairy tales. The fairytales were so fun. Being a Potter fan, I always thought we could live in a world of magic and magicians.
Author interview: Author Subhashish Chakraborty talks about his new book
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:29 pm
'The Stranger in my Eyes' is his dream come true about writing a psycho-thriller, a book that explores dark corners of the human mind, says Subhashish Chakraborty.
Let the funky beats of Novus Music Festival perk up your Friendship Day celebrations
Jul 31, 2018, at 01:48 pm
Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): Perk up your Friendship Day this Sunday with some heady music churned out by well-known DJs from Mumbai and Kolkata at the Novus Music Festival.
BlockChain: The New Transformation in Online Games
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:57 pm
BlockChain has made it big with cryptocurrency entering the different segments. What is really predicted is that the technology will not fade, but see a growth in this trend, securing and improving business processes. Joining this bandwagon is the online gaming industry that has shown a steady interest in adopting to the new innovations in technology. For example, online card games to play rummy, 3 patti and poker have brought different improvisations to tap into their respective markets and give players an improved gameplay experience. With India, all set to hit 585 million by 2020, digital games are entering a golden era. Blockchain can build the trust factor that seems to be a problem in different segments of gaming.
Stanford sociologists look at why women stay behind the scenes at work
Jul 29, 2018, at 06:40 pm
Stanford, July 29 (IBNS): While research has shown that visibility in the workplace is critical for professional advancement, the reality is that for some women, it’s easier said than done.
Varda Goenka – Fine Jewels by Diagold aims to address the fashion demands of today's smart women
Jul 28, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): Contemporising its jewellery line to meet the demands of today's smart women, Diagold has emerged as 'Varda Goenka – Fine jewels by Diagold'.
Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions helps open children's activity center in India
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Chennai/Kolkata, July 27 (IBNS): Wolters Kluwer’s ELM Solutions on Friday announced it has partnered with the Center for Child Rights and Development (CCRD) in Kammavarpalayam, India, to help open the CCRD’s Children’s Activity Center.
American food: I'm lovin' it, says young India
Jul 26, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Chefs and food experts say a popular American food craze continues to grow in India just like the Americans are now hooked to spicy Indian dishes. Shilpa Salwan and Shruti Bora in India and Wang Hairong in the USA report
How to Renovate Your Home for Diwali When You’re Short on Funds
Jul 26, 2018, at 02:48 pm
Diwali includes the Hindu New Year, and it’s considered an auspicious time for big changes and new beginnings. For this reason, many people opt to renovate their homes before the festival. It’s also a great time to make the most of the festive sales on furniture, home appliances and decor!
Rituparna Sengupta inaugurates Godrej Interio’s flagship store in Kolkata
Jul 25, 2018, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): Godrej Interio, India’s leading furniture and interior solutions brand, on Wednesday opened a new franchise outlet in Kolkata.
Things to Consider Before Installing Home Security Screen
Jul 25, 2018, at 11:55 am
Installing a screen door helps protect your home, family and pets from harsh weather and prying eyes, and adds to your safety. Here are some things you need to think about before you install a security screen door:
New book launched at Starmark presents perspectives on inclusive urbanism in relation to Kolkata
Jul 24, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): One of the key issues worrying Kolkata these days is the increasing number of migrants and the effect it has on the distribution of resources in the city.
The gradual shaping up of the organic food industry – What investors should keep in mind?
Jul 24, 2018, at 03:01 pm
There are many in India who have started realizing the fact that 90% of the lifestyle diseases which occur among us are inevitable. No matter what, they are going to affect you. This is why healthcare costs are soaring out of control and fear of poor health is making people take up several precautionary measures regarding the food that they take. This is an awareness which is being spread recently in India and several celebrities are also endorsing this reason to stay fit and to let a reduced number of diseases to attack us.
Capturing diverse cultures and customs is the main aim of diplomat photographer Roger Chen
Jul 24, 2018, at 01:18 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): It is not easy to shoot when your subject is flighty realised Canadian photographer Roger Chen on his various photography trips through India.
'Rotary clubs in India play a key role in helping the government to eradicate polio in the country'
Jul 23, 2018, at 12:44 pm
It is the will to do good to others that is the driving force behind Rotary's service, says philanthropist and social activist Ashok Mulkraj Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy
People love to hate on do-gooders, especially at work: Study
Jul 21, 2018, at 06:04 pm
London, July 21 (IBNS): Sometimes, it doesn’t pay to be a do-gooder, according to a new University of Guelph study.
Education a top priority in ties with India, says Australian envoy at opening of UNSW office
Jul 19, 2018, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): In a major step to take forward its widening outreach to India, including in student recruitment and collaborations in cutting-edge research, the University of New South Wales, Sydney, on Tuesday evening inaugurated its new premises in the Indian capital as Australia announced its intent about making India a major focus of its economic and diplomatic strategy with education as a "flagship sector".
Dealing with nervousness and anxiety pangs: A primer for aspiring fashion models
Jul 19, 2018, at 02:10 pm
There is no place for disquietude in the world of fashion modeling, even if you are a beginner, because nervousness will show in your photographs. However. getting nervous is normal, especially if you are going for your first outdoor shoot. The feelings of doubt, uneasiness, anxiousness and fear are things one goes through while being nervous. We all go through this phase at some or the other point in our lives for various reasons and a fashion model becomes nervous naturally during the time of photo shoot, castings and auditions due to the pressure to perform. A beginner will feel immensely uneasy about having to pose outdoors in front of complete strangers.
Corporate Angling Tournament hosted by Rogue Anglers Carp Den
Jul 18, 2018, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): In a first of its kind, Rogue Anglers Carp Den hosted the Corporate Angling Tournament, in association with the All-India Game Fishing Association, on July 15 in the suburbs of Kolkata.
Latin American Jazz magic mesmerizes Delhi
Jul 18, 2018, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Grammy nominee, Mexican singer, Magos Herrera, teamed up with three of the best jazz musicians from Brazil, ‘Trio Afora’ to mesmerize Delhi audiences last evening, at a concert in Kamani Auditorium.
Indian fixation with marriage and children a hurdle to LGBTQ acceptance: Mr Gay World runner-up
Jul 18, 2018, at 04:43 pm
A cancer research scientist, a model, an LGBTQ activist and a writer, Kolkata boy Samarpan Maiti, who added another feather in his cap finishing second runner-up in Mr Gay World 2018 this year in South Africa's Knysna, speaks to Sudipto Maity
Apple launches 70 new emojis on World Emoji Day
Jul 17, 2018, at 07:06 pm
New York, July 17 (IBNS): Marking World Emoji Day celebration, tech giant Apple has rolled out 70 new emojis that are promising to provide more options to people to express their emotions online.
It’s time to consider Kiwi as a snack in India: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
Jul 17, 2018, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): With Chile’s kiwifruit exports to India doubling to around 10,000 tonnes this year, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor said "had Kiwifruit been available to India earlier, Chyawanprash would’ve been made out of this only.”
Jul 16, 2018, at 05:15 pm
Arijit Dutta, Managing Director, Priya Entertainment Pvt Ltd, in a free-wheeling conversation with Subhojit Roy talks about his childhood, family and career.
From College Girl to Cover Girl
Jul 13, 2018, at 02:14 pm
Groomed and featured by ModelsMust.com Meet Poulami – an aspiring model with an attitude to learn. From a simple college girl, she has worked hard to achieve the looks of a glamour queen in a process of 3 months of grooming. This is the minimum amount of time required to learn the basics of modelling, such as postures, understanding camera angles, expressions, boosting confidence etc.
Sohini Roychowdhury's musical renditions enthrall the audience at Thumri Festival
Jul 13, 2018, at 02:02 pm
Kolkata, July 12 (IBNS): Sohini Roychowdhury's presentation of Thumri from the Benaras Gharana was highly appreciated by the audience attending the Thumri Festival held recently.
Kolkata: Sohini Roychowdhury enchants audience by her Thumri presentation
Jul 11, 2018, at 06:45 pm
Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Sohini Roychowdhury presented Thumri from the Benaras Gharana which were highly appreciated by the audience in Kolkata recently.
7 Ways Translators Use Creativity
Jul 07, 2018, at 02:46 pm
In translation, the content in one document is rewritten in another language, retaining the meaning and effect of the original content.
Kolkata lawyer to stage India's first all transgender dance drama Aami Chitrangada
Jul 07, 2018, at 12:46 am
Come this Sunday, Kolkata will be host to India's first all transgender dance drama, Aami Chitrangada, choreographed and helmed by lawyer-activist Megh Sayantan Ghosh.
The Angry Birds await fans at the Doha Festival City in Qatar
Jul 06, 2018, at 05:16 pm
Doha, July 6 (IBNS): Fans of the Angry Birds digital games and movies will now have a chance to enjoy an outing with their favourite aves at the recently opened Angry Birds World entertainment park in Doha, the capital of Qatar.