Airtel, Round Table India announces the launch of ‘Airtel Run for Education, 2016’
Nov 05, 2016, at 11:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): Round Table India, the national social service organization, and Bharti Airtel today announced the 3rd Edition of Airtel Run for Education 2016, Kolkata– a fund raising sporting event contributing towards the cause of education for underprivileged children.
Serendipity Arts Festival celebrates performers and artists of the East
Nov 05, 2016, at 02:15 am
Kolkata, Nov 4, (IBNS): Serendipity Arts Festival, India’s premier, curated, interdisciplinary arts festival, will witness participation from nine celebrated artists and performers from East India.
Kailash Satyarthi urges people to opt for crackers-free Diwali
Oct 29, 2016, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Nobel laureate and children rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Saturday urged Indians to opt for a crackers-free Diwali.
Dylan should have won the Nobel Prize a few years back: Valentine Shipley
Oct 29, 2016, at 08:48 pm
A veteran in the Indian rock circuit, Valentine Shipley was in Kolkata to enthrall the audience in the seventh season of Harley Rock Riders. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the rockstar before the concert as they discussed Bob Dylan, Indian rock music and bikes. Excerpts:
Axis Bank rolls out Splash 2016
Oct 28, 2016, at 10:25 pm
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Private bank Axis Bank, in association with NITI Aayog, IIT-Bombay, National Institute of Design and ISRO, on Friday announced ‘Splash 2016’, a pan India painting competition for children in the age group of 7 – 15 years.
Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul inaugurates 'Swadeshi Diwali' at Studio by Starmark
Oct 27, 2016, at 11:09 pm
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul recently inaugurated a special Diwali collection titled ‘Swadeshi Diwali’, curated by Minu Jatia, at Studio by Starmark, located at Kolkata's Lord Sinha Road.
STORY offers exclusive range of products for Diwali
Oct 27, 2016, at 04:08 am
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): This Diwali, to make Kolkata brighter, sweeter and less noisy, the popular lifestyle and book store, STORY, at Kolkata’s Elgin Road has put together an eclectic mix of products.
Top 5 Ways to Get in Shape This Diwali
Oct 25, 2016, at 05:19 am
Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosts the music album launch of the film Kuheli
Oct 22, 2016, at 09:10 pm
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosted the music album launch of the film Kuheli, on Monday at its South City Mall outlet.
Jaipur Lit Fest celebrates a decade of shaping India's conversation with a focus on 'India at 70'
Oct 19, 2016, at 05:07 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS): The Jaipur Literature Festival on Tuesday announced that its 10th edition will take place from Jan 19th-23rd 2017, once again at its beautiful home of the historic Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur.
Bata launches its premium festive collection
Oct 18, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): With festive season approaching, Bata, India’s leading and trusted footwear and accessories brand, on Tuesday announced the launch of its premium festive collection with trendy elements and styling.
Ginger launches a new hotel in Vapi
Oct 18, 2016, at 09:41 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): Ginger Hotels, the dominant budget hotel chain from the house of Tata’s continues its growth in new markets with the opening of Ginger Vapi.
Oct 16, 2016, at 04:41 am
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Days after West Bengal witnessed Durga Puja celebration, a spirit of festivity returned to the state on Saturday as people worshipped Goddess of Wealth and prosperity-Lakshmi.
Rotary Rotaract Shaarod Swikriti awards announced
Oct 15, 2016, at 10:47 pm
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): As the auspicious "Navratri" ushered in the festive season across India, Kolkata was decking up for the grandest of its celebrations, the Durga Puja.
Panelists at Aster Media Awards urge positivity in journalism
Oct 15, 2016, at 03:58 am
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Urging the media to play a more constructive role in society, the panelists at the inaugural Aster Media Awards reiterated the immense impact that journalism of the positive kind can have on the nation.
Mahindra NuPro and singer songwriter Sawan Dutta collaborate to produce video blogs on Bengali food
Oct 15, 2016, at 03:40 am
Sawan Dutta, whose last two videos on shukto and jhalmuri were released during the Pujas, talks about her association with Mahindra Agri Solutions, her video blogs and her love for all things Bengali in a candid conversation with IBNS correspondent Tanushree Sen.
Titan launches Raga Aurora and Regalia for the gifting season
Oct 14, 2016, at 09:39 pm
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): Ringing in the festive season with zeal and shine, Titan is decked-up to offer its customers with exciting gold offerings and world-class timepieces.
Oct 13, 2016, at 01:43 am
Calgary, Oct 12(IBNS): With much fanfare Durga Puja has been celebrated in Calgary.
Maha Dashami: Revellers bid adieu to Goddess Durga
Oct 12, 2016, at 12:44 am
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): This is the day that Kolkatans lament the most as it is time again to bid adieu to the Hindu Goddess Durga and her four children (Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh) with Maha Dashami celebrations coming to an end on Tuesday.
Puja celebrations reach peak on Maha Navami
Oct 10, 2016, at 04:13 pm
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Durga Puja celebrations reached its peak on Monday as people set out early on the streets of Kolkata on Maha Navami, to make the most of the penultimate day of the four-day festival.
Tuck into 'Kachalanka mutton' at Saptapadi this puja
Oct 10, 2016, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS) The matinee idol's favourite 'Kachalanka Mutton' are on offer, along with other mouth-watering Bengali cuisine, at Uttam Kumar-Suchitra Sen themed 'Saptapadi' during the five days of Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata.
Kolkata's Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja gets 'Most Innovative Pujo' award
Oct 10, 2016, at 04:46 am
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): Kolkata's Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja has been awarded the Rotary Rotaract Sharod Swikrity Awards in the 'Most Innovative Pujo' category.
Maha Ashtami celebration begins with 'pushpanjali'
Oct 09, 2016, at 03:26 pm
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): The festive spirit in Kolkata reached its peak on Sunday as the Maha Ashtami celebration of the Durga Puja commenced with devotees offering 'pushpanjali' (prayers with flowers) to the goddess.
Mahasaptami fever grips Kolkata
Oct 09, 2016, at 03:53 am
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IBNS): Despite rains,the festive spirit in Kolkata peaked on Saturday on the Mahasaptami day as people upped their celebratory mood.
Mahashasti: Durga Puja celebrations start
Oct 08, 2016, at 04:21 am
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): Ending the year-long wait, the Bengali community across the world welcomed Goddess Durga along with her four children (Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh) amid pious rituals as the festival officially kicked off from Mahashasti on Friday.
Mahindra’s NuPro stirs up culinary delights in association with the inimitable Sawan Dutta
Oct 06, 2016, at 03:09 am
Kolkata Oct 5 (IBNS): Mahindra Agri Solutions, part of the USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group on Wednesday announced their association with the much acclaimed Composer, Producer & Vocalist, Sawan Dutta.
Magnum makes installation in Kolkata for Durga Puja
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:29 am
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Kolkata’s famous Durga Puja will witness a chocolate overhaul as Magnum ice cream, the authority on pleasure, on Wednesday unveiled a first-of-its-kind iconic installation. Standing 18 feet tall, this magnificent Magnum inspired art installation will be located next to the famed Singhi Park pandal in the city from Oct 5 to Oct 11.
Indrani Gupta's new album Raga released
Oct 06, 2016, at 01:13 am
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Rooh Music recently released a solo album by Indrani Gupta entitled 'Raga' featuring 5 tracks.
Swatch opens its first corporate store in Mumbai
Oct 06, 2016, at 12:50 am
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IBNS):Making the brand experience more enticing to its consumers in the city, Swatch on Wednesday opened its first corporate store at Phoenix Marketcity-Kurla, Mumbai, with popular Bollywood actress Radhika Apte.
Sourab Mitra: Using Ma Durga to spread social awareness about acid attack victims
Oct 05, 2016, at 03:46 pm
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Going against the usual concepts of beauty and glamour, makeup artist Sourab Mitra has decided to strike at one of the deep rooted evils of our society, acid attacks on women.