From Prince to Picasso, the arts can be just the tonic, new UN health agency study shows
Nov 12, 2019, at 09:17 am
New York/IBNS: From before birth, to the end of life, taking to the dance floor or sketching a still life, can positively affect our health and even prove more cost-effective than conventional medical treatment, the World Health Organisation (WHO) found in a new study published on Monday.
Get set for a dizzying start to the weekend with DJ Clement at Monkey Bar Kolkata
Nov 11, 2019, at 07:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: How about spinning to some momentous music spun by soneone who shared the stage along with Coldplay, Jay-Z, AR Rahman, at the Global Citizen India Concert?
Free internet access should be a basic human right, study finds
Nov 11, 2019, at 03:40 pm
Birmingham/IBNS: Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online – particularly in developing countries – lack meaningful ways to influence the global players shaping their everyday lives, according to a new study.
Kheyali Dastidar brings Bengali play Pratyasha
Nov 09, 2019, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Actress and theatre personality Kheyali Dastidar has come up with a Bengali play titled as Pratyasha which weaves a compelling story of the mismatch of expectations in the present day's busy urban life.
Starmark to launch English transcreation of Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s Pagla Saheber Kabor
Nov 08, 2019, at 07:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, an Emami Group venture, has successfully forayed into publishing of graphic novels based on the works of celebrated Bengali writers.
5th Kolkata International Film Festival to be inaugurated today
Nov 08, 2019, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata, Nov 8 (UNI): Barely a few minutes to go for the inauguration of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), all roads lead to Netaji Indoor Stadium on Friday.
First South Asian Literature & Art Festival in the US was a grand success say organisers
Nov 07, 2019, at 12:01 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Montalvo Arts Center and Art Forum SF in collaboration with UC Berkeley Institute of South Asian Studies presented the first ever and one of the largest South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) in the US.
Annual Oakville Diwali Gala 2019 raised funds of over $140,000
Nov 07, 2019, at 11:53 am
Ontario/IBNS: The sixth edition of the annual Oakville Diwali Gala raised funds of over $140,000 in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH).
Lemon Tree Hotels debuts in Kolkata
Nov 06, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., has marked its entry into Kolkata with the launch of Lemon Tree Premier, New Town.
JIS University to launch MBA course on waste management and social entrepreneurship
Nov 06, 2019, at 09:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In the middle of the discussion on pollution, JIS University is all set to launch an MBA course on waste management and social entrepreneurship.
Delhi to host second Asian Curatorial Forum in November; first edition held in Bangladesh in 2017
Nov 05, 2019, at 05:27 pm
Delhi/IBNS: Curators and representatives of art institutions from South Asian and East/Southeast Asian countries will be meeting in Delhi for the second edition of Asian Curatorial Forum, which will begin on November 7, 2019.
30 years on, Eastside Gallery is Berlin's Wall of Freedom
Nov 04, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall (the momentous November 1989), the murals on the East Side Gallery on the remnants of the wall are as alive and relevant today with their message of peace and unity, discovers Ranjita Biswas.
Nov 04, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: For its The State of the World’s Children 2019, UNICEF has focused on the theme Children, Food and Nutrition, given the importance of healthy diets, especially among children and young people.
Guru Nanak Chair to be hosted at the University of Birmingham
Nov 04, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Birmingham/IBNS: The University of Birmingham will host a prestigious academic Chair to promote research into the life and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the revered first Sikh Guru.
WhatsApp snooping by Israeli company is one-off incident: Global Mobile Economy expert Anindya Ghose
Nov 04, 2019, at 01:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Reacting to the recent WhatsApp snooping incident by Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO group, Global Mobile Economy expert Anindya Ghose termed it as a "one-off incident".
All stories about Lord Ayyappa are actually putting pressure on heterosexuality: Madhavi Menon
Nov 02, 2019, at 06:04 pm
Writer and academician Madhavi Menon was in Kolkata recently to speak about her new book 'Infinite Variety: A History of Desire in India'. From Lord Ayyappa to various forms of desires that centres around sexuality, the nearly hour-long discussion made An Author's Afternoon event a fascinating journey for the audience. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra brings excerpts of the conversation at the event presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal, Kolkata.
Bickram Ghosh unveils 25 new releases
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Percussion Guru Bickram Ghosh has come up with 25 new releases of his work and collaborations with some of the greatest names in the International and Indian music scene.
Oakville Durga Puja in Toronto stands tall with thousands flocking to venue
Nov 01, 2019, at 11:53 pm
Toronto/IBNS: The Bengali diaspora in the Greater Toronto Area celebrated Durga Puja this year with unabated fun and festivities, visiting one venue to another as organisers tried to outsmart each other in a healthy rivalry.
Nov 01, 2019, at 12:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ireland based Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) in collaboration with Lufthansa Technik Shannon Limited (LTSL) has launched a new course in aviation open to students all over the globe.
National Vigilance Awareness Week at Sail Central Marketing Organisation offices across the country
Nov 01, 2019, at 12:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) being observed by SAIL’s Central Marketing Organisation (CMO) at its headquarters in Kolkata and all other offices spread across the country will conclude on November 2, 2019.
Ninth edition of Art Bengaluru opens on November 2, will also feature Film Bengaluru
Nov 01, 2019, at 12:07 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Artists and art lovers prepare yourself for a month-long extravaganza in November with Art Bengaluru slated to begin on November 2.
Why is digital marketing an attractive career option in current times?
Nov 01, 2019, at 11:56 am
There are many ways in which traditional marketing and digital marketing are similar. If one has a product which they need to sell, then they have to find specific ways to engage the customers so that they can build brand awareness, which will eventually lead to the selling of the product.
Starmark hosts interactive session with journalist AK Bhattacharya on The Rise of Goliath
Oct 30, 2019, at 07:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, in association with Penguin, hosted an interactive session with senior journalist A.K. Bhattacharya, the author of The Rise of Goliath: Twelve Disruptions That Changed India this month.
Oct 27, 2019, at 07:58 pm
Patna, Oct 27 (UNI) Diwali, the festival of lights which signifies victory of good over evil is being celebrated across Bihar today with traditional fervour and usual enthusiasm.
Cycle-with-lights ride organised to spread the message of Responsible Diwali
Oct 27, 2019, at 12:05 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A cycle ride was organized here on Saturday with a message to say no to firecrackers and reduce the levels of air and sound pollution in the city.
South Sikkim to host Temi Autumn Festival next month
Oct 26, 2019, at 04:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Temi Autumn Festival 2019 shall be held from Nov 8 to 10 at the Temi, South Sikkim.
Chowman celebrates the season of lights and crackers with chinese food
Oct 25, 2019, at 08:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: On the occasion of Diwali, Chowman is offering a bevy of delectable treats this month.
Dozee and Seniority urge millennials to take #ParentalLeave this Diwali
Oct 25, 2019, at 02:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Dozee, an award-winning contactless health monitor, and Seniority, India's largest e-retail destination for seniors, and have collaborated to launch #ParentalLeave, a special campaign to promote PL or Parental Leave urging millennials to spend quality time with their parents this festive season.
Actress Kajal Aggarwal becomes face of KhelPlay Rummy
Oct 23, 2019, at 06:19 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: KhelPlay Rummy - the online gaming platform- is bringing actress Kajal Aggarwal to join hands with them to become the face of the brand.
Starmark hosts book signing session for Damyanti Biswas’ You Beneath Your Skin
Oct 23, 2019, at 06:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark hosted a book signing session for Singapore-based author Damyanti Biswas at its South City Mall outlet here on Oct 11.