French Consul to 'City of Joy' feels X-mas celebrations in Kolkata warmer

Dec 04, 2016, at 10:30 pm

Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS) Deputy Consul, Consulate General De France, Olivier Cassin finds Chirstmas celebrations in Kolkata warmer than in Europe.

IPEN's Larissa Obediente wins Miss Queen of the Continents Pageant

Dec 01, 2016, at 05:02 pm

Toronto, Dec 1 (IBNS): International Professional Entertainment Network (IPEN), the longest running Filipino and mainstream Canadian pageant organizer in Toronto, added more feathers to its cap in November.

Bina Sen to perform in Kolkata on Dec 3

Nov 30, 2016, at 09:08 pm

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Singer Bina Sen will perform in Kolkata on Dec 3.

Google doodles to celebrate JC Bose's birth anniversary

Nov 30, 2016, at 05:13 pm

Mountain View, Nov 30 (IBNS): Tech giant Google on Wednesday celebrated Indian scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose's 158's birth anniversary by dedicating a doodle.

Taj’s ‘Epicure’ programme goes beyond dining

Nov 29, 2016, at 09:46 pm

Kolkata/Mumbai, Nov 29 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has announced the revamp of its Epicure programme which is a part of one of the largest guest recognition programmes in India - Taj InnerCircle.

Kolkata hosts Soccer for Child Rights

Nov 26, 2016, at 11:57 pm

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS):: Kolkata geared up for a football tournament with a difference, as Soccer for Child Rights kicked off at the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club Football Ground today. The tournament was organised by CRY – Child Rights and You, in association with Genius Consultants Ltd.

Kolkata: Anamika Khanna attends “Baluchari: Bengal & Beyond” event

Nov 23, 2016, at 12:03 am

Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): Fashion designer Anamika Khanna on Tuesday attended an exhibition of “Baluchari: Bengal & Beyond” at Birla Academy of Art & Culture in Kolkata.

Australian magicians to amaze Indian audiences

Nov 22, 2016, at 09:30 pm

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): India is all set to be mesmerised by magic performances by one of Australia’s finest magicians, Adam Mada, and his show Mada’s Marvels.

Byomkesh Abir Chatterjee turns nostalgic at the Taj Gateway Hotel's cake mixing ceremony

Nov 22, 2016, at 04:52 pm

Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): The cast of Byomkesh along with director Arindam Sil was present at Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel for a cake mixing ceremony recently.

Frish launches ready-to-cook Tawa Pizza

Nov 22, 2016, at 01:04 am

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Frish, a leading veg frozen foods brand from the WestCoast Group, has launched a lip-smacking frozen Pizza that can be simply cooked on a Tawa in just 7 minutes.

Rotary International District 3291, District Governor Shyamashree Sen organizes Sangbardhan

Nov 21, 2016, at 10:14 pm

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Rotary International District 3291 and District Governor Shyamashree Sen organized a program Sangbardhan to celebrate the UNESCO's World Heritage Day celebrations on Nov 19 at the heritage site of Marble Palace with the presence of Rotarians, Consular representatives, members of INTACH and other NGO's.

Chris Martin-AR Rahman sing Vande Mataram

Nov 20, 2016, at 02:34 pm

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): International singer Chris Martin, who is the frontman of band Coldplay, created a special moment with music maestro AR Rahman as they joined on stage to sing 'Vande Mataram'.

I am waiting for a good script, says Zayed Khan in Kolkata after app launch

Nov 19, 2016, at 06:32 pm

Bollywood actor Zayed Khan was in Kolkata to promote his new app, IMKnotShy at Acropolis Mall, in association with My Nail/ Think Inked. In a candid chat with IBNS Correspondent Tanushree Sen, the actor who is now seen much less on screen spoke about his yearlong engagement with the app, his love for gulab jamun and rasmalai, and the desire to do something new.

Amway Opportunity Foundation celebrates Children's Day with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata

Nov 19, 2016, at 02:53 am

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, on Friday celebrated Children's Day, in association with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata.

Aditi Rao Hydari attends Femina Hair Hero Awards

Nov 18, 2016, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari recently attended the Femina Hair Hero Awards wearing Natalie Chapman styled by Sanam Ratansi.

Hrithik Roshan unveils Rado's new lightness-inspired timepieces

Nov 18, 2016, at 04:10 am

Noida, Nov 17 (IBNS): Rado, the Swiss watch brand known for its innovative use of design and materials, officially launched its lightness-inspired collection at the newly opened boutique in Noida.

TheBagTales partners exclusively with Bollywoo to promote Tum Bin 2

Nov 18, 2016, at 03:06 am

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): TheBagTales, a contemporary accessory label which offers luxurious varieties of hand bags, clutches, slings, has exclusively partnered with Bollywoo for a styling contest with Tum Bin 2.

Assam: World Heritage Week to be celebrated at Dima Hasao

Nov 18, 2016, at 01:37 am

Guwahati, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Directorate of Archaeology, Assam, is going to celebrate the "World Heritage Week, 2016" in Assam's Dima Hasao district from November 19-25.

Monkey Bar settles in Kolkata

Nov 17, 2016, at 05:45 pm

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Whoever thought that Goopye Gyne and Bagha Byne, Bengal’s popular fictional duo created by Upendrakishore Raychoudhury and enlivened by his grandson Satyajit Ray, would ride a hand-pulled rickshaw?

“Life & Living in Kolkata” comes alive at Credai Bengal Realty Expo 2016

Nov 17, 2016, at 05:04 pm

Kolkata Nov 17 (IBNS): Credai Bengal, the state chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) and the apex body for private real estate developers in India organised a panel discussion on ‘Life and Living in Kolkata’ as an extension to the ninth edition of the Realty Expo 2016 at Milan Mela recently.

Fall-Winter 2016: Men in Uniform

Nov 16, 2016, at 10:04 pm

Military silhouettes in olive green, gray and black are the trends of the season this winter along with henley shirt and slim cargo pants, says fashion stylists of Macy's in USA. Sujoy Dhar reports after checking the arrivals at the iconic Chicago outlet of the department store

EDII collaborates with University of East London for social entrepreneurship education in India

Nov 15, 2016, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), an acknowledged national resource Institute for Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training and Institution Building, has collaborated with University of East London (UEL) to promote social entrepreneurship education in India.

India celebrates Children's Day

Nov 14, 2016, at 04:48 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): India on Monday celebrated the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's birth anniversary, also observed as Children's Day.

Land of Buddha to host ‘International Arts Exhibition’ in December

Nov 14, 2016, at 12:52 am

Patna, Nov 13 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The first edition of the week-long ‘Bodhgaya Biennale’—the International Art Exhibition—will kick off at Sujata Vihar in Bodh Gaya from Dec 17.

Kolkata to witness the AHSI’s House Plant Show 2016

Nov 12, 2016, at 03:49 am

Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS): The Agri –Horticultural Society of India (AHSI), founded in 1820 and pioneered Agricultural and Horticultural Shows in the country is organizing House Plant Show-2016 from Nov 10 to 13 jointly with the Department of Food Processing Industries & Horticulture, Govt. of West Bengal and in collaboration with National Horticulture Board, Govt. of India.

Kuchipudi dancers mesmerize audiences at WTM London

Nov 11, 2016, at 10:51 pm

Vijayawada, Nov 11 (IBNS): Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism and Culture (I/C), Government of India, inaugurated the Incredible India pavilion at World Travel Market London 2016, along with Vinod Zutshi, Secretary-Tourism, Government of India, and Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Government of Odisha.

Kolkata to witness the AHSI’s House Plant Show 2016

Nov 11, 2016, at 04:15 am

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Agri –Horticultural Society of India (AHSI), founded in 1820 and pioneered Agricultural and Horticultural Shows in the country is organizing House Plant Show-2016 from Nov 10 to 13 jointly with the West Bengal Food Processing Industries & Horticulture department and the National Horticulture Board of Govt. of India.

YouTube video showing man preparing curry with 300 eggs goes viral

Nov 08, 2016, at 11:10 pm

Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): A simple YouTube video where an Indian man is seen preparing a rustic egg recipe in the outdoors has kept netizens busy watching it.

Manyavar appoints ace cricketer Virat Kohli as its official ambassador

Nov 08, 2016, at 03:11 am

Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Manyavar, a leading brand in men's ethnic wear, announced the appointment of cricket icon Virat Kohli as the official ambassador for the brand.

Amway opens Express Pick & Pay Store in Kharagpur

Nov 08, 2016, at 12:59 am

Kharagpur, Nov 7 (IBNS): Amway India, a direct selling FMCG Company, has launched an Express Pick & Pay store in Kharagpur recently.