P.C.Sorcar Junior unveils the magical life and times of his legendary father
May 13, 2018, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): To add up to the wonders and magical marvels of an illusionary art, magician P.C. Sorcar Junior has unveiled a book on his father, the legendary P C Sorcar who during the 1950s and 1960s rose to international fame as a magician holding in thrall audiences worldwide with his live shows till his sudden demise in Japan from a heart attack.
Amitabh Bachchan, Sonakshi Sinha wish their mothers on Mother's Day
May 13, 2018, at 04:45 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS): As children across the world pay their respects and homage to mothers on Sunday, celebrities in India took it to social media to express their feelings on Mother's Day.
Pronam celebrates Rabindra Jayanti with senior citizens
May 10, 2018, at 03:29 am
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Pronam, a joint initiative of Kolkata Police and The Bengal – city-based NGO of prominent individuals - for the elderly citizens of Kolkata, celebrated Rabindra Jayanti at a solemn function today paying rich tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.
Enjoy historical anecdotes about Kolkata at Bengal Chamber's Calcutta Talks series
May 04, 2018, at 10:37 pm
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Bengal Chamber) recently organised its third edition of 'Calcutta Talks' in collaboration with Hello Heritage.
Enjoy historical anecdotes about Kolkata at Bengal Chamber's Calcutta Talks series
May 04, 2018, at 03:05 am
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Bengal Chamber) recently organised its third edition of 'Calcutta Talks' in collaboration with Hello Heritage.
Environ publications celebrates silver jubilee with launch of its special issue
May 02, 2018, at 03:11 pm
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): Environ, a magazine published from Eastern India focusing on wildlife and environment at large with a pan India presence and a vision to increase awareness on wildlife and conservation among the masses, celebrated Silver Jubilee with the launch of a special issue in a city bookstore.
Better education during childhood decreases risk of dementia in African Americans
Apr 28, 2018, at 11:01 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): A newly published observational study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University has found that increased levels of education, particularly for those who grew up in low-income rural areas, was significantly associated with the decrease in the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older African Americans previously reported by the same research group.
Amjad Ali Khan wishes PM Modi for his efforts towards Indo-China friendship
Apr 28, 2018, at 06:32 pm
Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS): Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan on Saturday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to strike a friendly chord between India and China.
Apr 27, 2018, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): Standard Chartered Bank on Friday announced the launch of its retail digital banking initiatives which will empower customers to avail of a seamless digital experience across various banking services - from opening accounts real time to interacting digitally with relationship managers (RMs).
Simaaya Group opens 10th store Siyaa Grooms in Kolkata
Apr 26, 2018, at 11:28 pm
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): The house of Simaaya has opened its 10th store, Siyaa Grooms, at the confluence of Park Street and Louden Street crossing in Kolkata.
West Bengal Governor confers Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award
Apr 20, 2018, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi presented the third Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award for Excellence in Bengali Literature by The Bengal to eminent litterateur Prafulla Roy for the year 2017 at a function at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday.
Apr 20, 2018, at 05:14 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli have featured in Time 100 most influential list in their respective categories.
Beware! Do not entertain these 5 Thoughts regarding Rummy
Apr 19, 2018, at 06:49 pm
Bhumi Pednekar celebrates success of Holi clothes collection drive by Tide Plus extra power, Goonj
Apr 13, 2018, at 10:49 pm
Mumbai, Apr 13 (IBNS): Acclaimed Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar known for her powerful roles in Toilet- Ek Prem Katha and Dum Laga Ke Haisha, recently joined Tide Plus with Extra Power and Goonj to celebrate the grand success of the National Holi Clothes collection drive initiative.
Kolkata: Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers unveils their 'Akshaya-Tritiya Collection'
Apr 13, 2018, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, April 13 (IBNS): Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers revealed their exclusive line of Gold and Diamond Jewellery for Akshaya-Tritiya at their Gariahat showroom in Kolkata, on Thursday.
American clothing brand GAP Inc. docks in Kolkata with first store in South City Mall
Apr 13, 2018, at 06:26 pm
Kolkata, April 13 (IBNS): American clothing and apparel brand GAP opened its first store in Kolkata at South City Mall, on Thursday.
I love my luxury cars: Virat Kohli
Apr 13, 2018, at 01:04 am
Bengaluru, Apr 12 (IBNS): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli took out some time from his IPL schedule to unveil the second generation Audi RS 5 Coupe in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Google decorates its homepage with doodle to mark K L Saigal's 114th birth anniversary
Apr 11, 2018, at 09:08 pm
New York/Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google on Wednesday decorated its homepage with a doodle marking the 114th birth anniversary of singer-actor Kundanlal Saigal.
Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya performs at Sankatmochan Sangeet Samaroh in Varanasi
Apr 10, 2018, at 09:36 pm
Varanasi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Famous among locals and visitors, Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh is a yearly music celebration held annually in Varanasi
I am on the verge of floating my own company to promote music: Vinay Deshmukh
Apr 07, 2018, at 10:04 pm
Vinay Deshmukh, renowned patron of Hindustani Classical Music, is a multi talented person. He also holds degrees in engineering and management from the MIT School of Engineering and the Sloan School of Management , Boston, USA and Indian Institute of Technology , Roorkee (erstwhile University of Roorkee). He is presently Vice President , Oracle Application Labs , Oracle India Pvt Ltd and hold two international patents. IBNS spoke to him on different aspects of Indian classical music.Exceprts:
Australian university UNSW research holds out hope for thalassemia patients
Apr 06, 2018, at 10:11 pm
Sydney, Apr 6 (IBNS): Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, have used CRISPR gene editing technology to introduce beneficial natural mutations into blood cells to boost production of foetal haemoglobin.
Blossom Kochhar Group to expand footprint
Apr 06, 2018, at 05:56 pm
Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, famous for its Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic range of organic beauty and holistic wellness products, is set to expand its geographical footprint as well as the range of product portfolio.
Monkey Bar bowls 'Full Toss' as the T-20 cricket season unfolds
Apr 05, 2018, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Monkey Bar of Kolkata joins its pan-India mates in celebrating the the T-20 cricket series with live screening of matches, contests and games, a menu covering regional dishes, and special deals on cocktails and beers.
Of Dark Luxe, PostIt and Mahul’s love for ghosts
Apr 05, 2018, at 09:14 pm
Speaking to IBNS, actor-writer-communicator Mahul Brahma gives a sneak peek on his next book Dark Luxe, his upcoming Bengali feature film Hoytoh Manush Noi and his directorial debut PostIt!
Human Rainbow shines on first day of Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
Apr 04, 2018, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Human Rainbow shines on first day of Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games In a joyful celebration of cultural diversity, Indian students on Wednesday were among hundreds of fellow international students, Gold Coast locals and visitors to form a symbolic Human Rainbow.
How To Get The Best Air Conditioners On EMI
Apr 04, 2018, at 09:32 pm
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted that the average temperature this summer would be 1-degree Celsius above the normal. So with the temperature all set to rise in the coming days and weeks, you can beat the heat by installing an air conditioner.
StupidApp takes online quizzing world by storm
Apr 04, 2018, at 03:54 pm
Kolkata/Bengaluru, Apr 4 (IBNS): Launched earlier this year, India's own trivia app, StupidApp, has taken the online quizzing circuit by storm, according to an official release.
Building summit GRIHA by TERI to have an Australian partner in UNSW
Apr 03, 2018, at 10:24 pm
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): The 10th edition of The GRIHA Summit that will discuss sustainable building policies, tools and techniques and exhibitions showcasing sustainable building materials, construction practices and technologies will be organised in New Delhi in December by TERI in cooperation with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, one of the world's leading universities.
Apr 03, 2018, at 09:07 pm
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): Iconic Santoor legend Tarun Bhattacharya embarks on a 3 months tour of United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States of America and Canada in a series of concerts to promote Raag Ganga created and unveiled by him a few months in India.
How to Build the Perfect Man Cave
Apr 03, 2018, at 07:20 pm
The idea to break away from the monotonous routine sounds fascinating, especially in today’s day and age when most people are stuck in a cubicle with no rest in sight. There’s absolutely a dearth of ‘me-time’, and the constant burgeoning of responsibilities added with work further pulls us away from ourselves. We all crave that weekend where we are by ourselves, undisturbed and killing time like nobody’s business.