Feb 05, 2020, at 04:47 pm
Sumeidha Iyer, through her book 'Before I Met You', has knitted a beautiful story about Amaya, the central character.
Author interview: Syed Irfan Ali talks about his book 'Irade'
Feb 05, 2020, at 04:35 pm
It was the lessons learned through some very trying circumstances in his life that inspired him to write 'Irade', a collection of five stories in Hindi.
111-ft long mural of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled at Metro Rail Bhawan
Feb 04, 2020, at 01:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: An 111-foot-long mural of ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ along with icons representing the cultural heritage of Bengal was unveiled at the Metro Rail Bhavan recently by Metro Railway General Manager Manoj Joshi in the presence of senior officers and staff.
Smart roads: How RoadBounce can fix roads and save lives
Feb 01, 2020, at 01:16 pm
RoadBounce uses cutting-edge analytic to improve public safety and infrastructure, all through smartphones. SPAN writer Michael Gallant reports
I want even people with faintest idea about the LGBTQ to read the book: Nemat Sadat
Feb 01, 2020, at 01:11 pm
Afghanistan-born Nemat Sadat is an activist and journalist currently based in the US. He is the first native from Afghanistan to have publicly come out as gay and campaign for LGBTQIA rights among Muslims worldwide. Holder of six university degrees, including those from Harvard, Columbia, and Oxford, The Carpet Weaver, a sweeping tale of a young gay man's struggle to come of age and find love in the face of brutal persecution, is his debut novel. IBNS correspondent Nitin Waghela catches up with him at the an event called Rainbow Talk at American Center in Kolkata
Union Budget outlays INR 99,300 crore for education sector
Feb 01, 2020, at 01:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India will spend INR 99,300 in the education sector in 2020-21, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech on Saturday.
Arijit Singh set to perform live in Kolkata on Sunday
Jan 31, 2020, at 11:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian singer Arijit Singh is set to perform live at the yearly gala show of Garia Mitali Sangha, one of Kolkata's clubs (famous for their Naba Durga), on Sunday.
MAKAUT, West Bengal participates in The International Bengali Conference
Jan 31, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal, participated actively in the International Bengali Conference, organized by Bangla Worldwide from Jan 23 to 25, 2020 at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Salt Lake, here.
Imperial Blue Superhit Nights reaches Kolkata
Jan 31, 2020, at 10:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The sixth season of Imperial Blue Superhit Nights, an extensive 11-city tour across India, has reached Kolkata.
Paribartan, a film about safe use of electricity, to be screened on CESC's annual Safety Day
Jan 31, 2020, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Paribartan, a film on electrical safety, produced by Kolkata-based power utility CESC and made by Power Publishers & Motion Pictures, will be screened on the former's annual Safety Day on February 5 this year.
Now you can enjoy Hyderabad's famous Paradise Biryani in Kolkata too
Jan 31, 2020, at 12:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Biryani lovers in Kolkata will be delighted to note that Hyderabad's famous Paradise Restaurant has opened its outlet in their city.
Jan 30, 2020, at 08:59 am
New York/IBNS: Against the backdrop of India’s famed “pink city” of Jaipur, the world’s largest literature festival hosted the UN’s top representative in the country on Monday, who told audience members attending a special session on the climate emergency, that the Organization is working flat out to slow the pace of damaging climate change.
Delhi:Â Little Buddy Kindergarten opens franchiseeÂ
Jan 29, 2020, at 06:09 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Little Buddy Kindergarten, an established preschool on Wednesday launched its exclusive franchisee model in Delhi.
Author interview: Amit Raual talks about his book 'Crescendo'
Jan 29, 2020, at 04:40 pm
Crescendo is the story of a mans pursuit for success, says the author to IBNS in an interview.
JW Marriott Kolkata launches Croissant Festival on January 30
Jan 29, 2020, at 04:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Lounge, the cafe at JW Marriott Kolkata, will host a 'Croissant Festival', which includes an array of savory and sweet croissant and sandwiches.
Kolkata's Chowman chain of restaurants offering set meal for couples this Valentine's Day
Jan 28, 2020, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are an 'early bird' and already started planning for your Valentine's Day programme, here is some good news from Kolkata's popular Chinese restaurant chain, Chowman.
Truth without any packaging, says Prosenjit about Lily Chakraborty's autobiography
Jan 28, 2020, at 04:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ‘Ami Lily, the autobiography of veteran Bengali actress Lily Chakraborty, Is the bare truth, sans any packaging, according to popular Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee.
Typhoo showcases its newly-launched variants at Apeejay Lit Fest in Kolkata
Jan 27, 2020, at 08:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Typhoo Teas and Infusions showcased its newly-launched variants at the Apeejay Literary Festival in Kolkata.
Pride comes to life yet again, in the 15th edition of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour
Jan 27, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bringing the universe of pride to life, the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour (BPFT) went beyond conventional runway shows in its 15th edition with the concept 'My Craft, My Pride'.
DJ Rohit Barker will be at the console at Monkey Bar Kolkata this Friday
Jan 27, 2020, at 05:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Wend your way to Monkey Bar, Kolkata's popular gastro-pub, for a musical date with DJ Rohit Barker, this Friday,
Acropolis Mall holds sweets festival with Hangla Heshel
Jan 27, 2020, at 04:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Buoyed by the overwhelming love for sweets of the foodies of Kolkata, Acropolis Mall in south Kolkata has organised a sweets festival from Jan 23 to 26
Kris Gethin Gyms starts its journey in Kolkata
Jan 26, 2020, at 07:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Having transformed bodies of Bollywood celebrities like Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Ranbir Singh, Arjun Kapoor and others, premium gym chain Kris Gethin Gyms (KGG) - part of Physique Global- formally launched its sprawling 11,600 sq feet KGG fitness centre at Salt Lake area in Kolkata on Saturday.
R-Day India: Google celebrates with Doodle
Jan 26, 2020, at 10:51 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Google on Sunday celebrated India's 71st Republic Day with a very unique doodle showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage that permeates and unites the diverse Asian subcontinent.
Three Kolkata restaurants you cannot miss this Indian Republic Day
Jan 25, 2020, at 04:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: India celebrates Republic Day with respect and joyous gatherings and restaurants too join in the fun with lavish spreads.
Bollywood's influence on people increasing: Fashion designer Anamika Khanna
Jan 25, 2020, at 10:48 am
Ace designer Anamika Khanna's clothes were worn by Bollywood stars Janhvi Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor in this month's Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2020 in Kolkata. As IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh got chatting with her, she spoke about the fashion tour, her professional journey and dream to dress Bollywood icon Rekha
Enjoy a limited edition Chinese New Year menu at Yauatcha Kolkata
Jan 24, 2020, at 06:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Yauatcha, the popular restaurant, has already laid out elaborate plans to celebrate the Chinese New Year in style at its pan-India outlets.
Jamia plans to resume classes from Jan 27: Chief Proctor
Jan 24, 2020, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Jamia Millia Islamia Chief Proctor Dr Waseem Ahmed Khan on Thursday said that the university is planning to resume classes from January 27, adding that the students would be asked to shift their protest inside the campus premises.
The 44th International Kolkata Book Fair to begin on January 29, Russia is the theme country
Jan 24, 2020, at 05:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Book lovers will have an added incentive to visit the 44th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF 2020), which is slated to begin on Wednesday, January 29, with a bounty of book coupons to be awarded to winners of on-site lotteries.
Jan 24, 2020, at 02:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: British Council has entered into a strategic partnership with Kolkata-based Sri Sri Academy, to expand its partner English Language Centre model.
Global megacities growing at an unprecedented rate, study reveals
Jan 22, 2020, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The world’s biggest cities are growing at an unprecedented rate – particularly in India and the global South – with 11 of the planet’s 30 biggest cities each adding more than 10 million citizens over the last four decades, according to a new study.