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Mothercare India's new campaign encourages mothers to be confident about their imperfections

May 10, 2019, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): A bold new campaign launched by Mothercare India, a Reliance Industries Limited-owned fashion retail entity, aims to challenge the stereotypical concept of motherhood by encouraging them to accept their imperfections.

Valuing harmony

May 10, 2019, at 11:47 am

Values education seems a dull and in-your-face kind of lecture on ‘how to be good’ to students grappling with multiple subjects and heavy-duty studies. But it can be imparted in a much more fun way which can have an impact on later life to help them become responsible and well-rounded citizens, discovers Ranjita Biswas.

Digital Googly launch eyes social media market

May 09, 2019, at 07:06 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Kolkata-based entrepreneurs Anurag Chirimar and Subrata Roy on Thursday formally announced the launch of a new social media marketing company - Digital Googly – which would provide a 360-degree social media promotion, marketing and advisory services.

Add variety to your Mother's Day celebration by taking her to these three restaurants

May 09, 2019, at 04:50 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Wondering if you have to put celebrations on the back burner this Mother's Day with Kolkata a burning cauldron?

Keep cool with Yauatcha's summer special offer in May

May 09, 2019, at 01:13 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Yauatcha, the Chinese dim sum tea-house tucked inside Kolkata's Quest Mall, brings an array of summertime favourites, which have been prepared keeping the weather in mind.

Beat the Kolkata summer with a fruity break at the JW Lounge

May 09, 2019, at 01:08 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): While the mercury rises endlessly, take a cool fruity break at the JW Lounge, part of JW Marriott Kolkata, which is holding a Lychee and Mango festival through May this year.

Chowman celebrates Mother’s Day

May 09, 2019, at 12:29 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Chowman, Kolkata’s favourite neighbourhood fine dining destination, is all set to celebrate this particular day with Mother’s Day special offer.

Bangladesh delegation meets I&B Ministry over co-production of film on Mujibur Rahman's life

May 07, 2019, at 10:02 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): A delegation from Bangladesh led by Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Adviser to Prime Minister of Bangladesh, including Syed Muazzem Ali, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India and other delegates met Amit Khare, Secretary and other officials of I&B Ministry on Tuesday.

ICSE, ISC result: 98.54 pc clear class 10 exam; 96.52 pc pass class 12

May 07, 2019, at 06:27 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Tuesday declared the results for Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) examinations.

Roadside tea stalls, restaurants close as Ramazan begins in Jammu and Kashmir

May 07, 2019, at 03:51 pm

Srinagar, May 7 (UNI) Majority roadside tea stalls, restaurants and shops in ‘Food Street’ were closed on Tuesday in Kashmir valley, including summer capital, Srinagar, as the holy fasting month of Ramazan began after the sighting of moon on Monday night.

EaseMyTrip offers discounts and deals on Mother's Day

May 06, 2019, at 06:23 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): EaseMyTrip (EMT), one of the leading Online Travel Aggregators of India, is offering a  set of deals on the eve of Mother’s day on May 12. 

CBSE Class 10th: 13 students get 499 marks

May 06, 2019, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Altogether 13 students from across the country secured 499 out of 500 marks in Class 10th Board results which were announced here on Monday by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Goutam Ghose's ‘Beyond The Himalayas: Journeying Through The Silk Route’ launched in Kolkata

May 06, 2019, at 04:25 pm

Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS): Filmmaker Goutam Ghose's book travel saga titled ‘Beyond The Himalayas: Journeying Through The Silk Route’ was launched here last week.

Ruskin Bond launches English learning app myELSA

May 06, 2019, at 04:03 pm

Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS): Author Ruskin Bond launched myELSA, theEnglish Learning App, which will provide a blended learning solution for school curriculum and spoken English communication with integrated modules for students from Classes 5 - 12, last week.

Kolkata: ICCR, PLAY ON and Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City hosts Sachetanata

May 04, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): ICCR, PLAY ON and Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City presented a music and dance concert at the ICCR titled Sachetanata- an awareness program on Thalassaemia- on May 1.

Theatre tells stories of diaspora

May 04, 2019, at 04:57 pm

Vinita Sud Belani’s theatre company, EnActe Arts located in California and Texas, works to increase representation of South Asians in theatre, especially the Indian diaspora, reports California-based SPAN writer Candice Yacono

Ad-hoc teachers warned Tripura education minister

May 04, 2019, at 03:41 pm

Agartala, May 4 (UNI) All Tripura 10,323 ad-hoc pay Sikshak Karmachari Sanghatan, an association of 10,323 teachers warned of filing defamation suit against Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath for his alleged derogatory comments against them in media.

Sachin Tendulkar gets shaved by Barbershop girls, breaks shaving stereotypes

May 04, 2019, at 02:08 pm

Lucknow, May 4 (IBNS): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who has broken a number of records on field, has recently shattered shaving stereotypes by getting shaved by Barbershop girls in Uttar Pradesh.

Sample authentic Japanese fare at The Westin Kolkata

May 03, 2019, at 03:01 pm

Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is holding a Japanese Food Festival, Konnichiwa Kolkata, until May 5 at The Seasonal Tastes.

Book review: The crucial '52 Steps' in the life of RJ Den

May 03, 2019, at 02:49 pm

We all have a story to tell which are unique in their own way. However, one thing is common for everyone, that is the hurdles and challenges that life throws at us at various phases and these challenges are not same for everyone.

Book review: 'I'm Fine' tries to unscramble the teenage mind

May 03, 2019, at 02:31 pm

Someone has rightly pointed out that, “Teenagers are the most misunderstood people on the planet. They are treated like children and expected to act like adults.”

Creative Arts holds day-long theatre carnival for children Dramebaazi 2

May 02, 2019, at 07:55 pm

Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): Dramebaazi Season 2, Children’s Theatre Carnival, was a unique day-long event organised by The Creative Arts ( TCA) in association with The Indian Council for Cutural Relations ( ICCR) at the ICCR complex last week. 

CBSE Class 12 results out: 83.40 pass percentage

May 02, 2019, at 02:46 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (UNI): The Central Board of Secondary Education on Thursday declared Class 12th Board results with pass percentage at 83.40 per cent, an increase of 0.39 per cent from last year.

UCMAS organises Delhi's state level competition 2019

May 01, 2019, at 11:53 am

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): UCMAS had once again organized Delhi’s biggest State Level Competition 2019 in which the children of age 5-15 years with Abacus aptitude joined in, on Apr 28 at St. Columba’s School, Ashok Place, gole Market.

PC Chandra Purashkaar 2019 conferred to Padma Bhushan Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty

Apr 30, 2019, at 09:26 pm

Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): P. C. Chandra Puraskaar, the annual national award from the P. C. Chandra Group was conferred upon one of India’s reputed cardiac surgeon and humanitarian Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre on Sunday.

Poila Boithak celebrates Bengali New Year with a musical soiree

Apr 30, 2019, at 09:05 pm

Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): Poila Boithak, a unique initiative by 93.5 RED FM to celebrate the beginning of Bengali year, was held on Saturday as people of Kolkata assembled to enjoy the ‘Spirit of Bangaliana’ with music, comedy and food.

Play Online Austrian Lottery and Enjoy These Great Benefits

Apr 29, 2019, at 10:57 pm

The Austrian lottery is a bi-weekly lottery game where the draw happens twice a week on Sundays and Wednesdays. On Sunday, it happens at 18:00 and on Wednesday it takes place at 18:30, local Austrian time. Started in the mid-1980s, it has gone through many name changes and now it is popular by its local name, OsterreichischeLotterien or simply Austrian Lotteries. This lottery is officially sanctioned by the Austrian government.

Highlights of Non Performing Assets and Banking System in India

Apr 29, 2019, at 02:49 pm

Are you eager to know about the present condition of the banks in India? Are you fully aware of the term non-performing assets? Do you know about the economic system?

Beat the heat with Oh Cha's new range of fruity flavoured iced tea

Apr 29, 2019, at 02:28 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Mangoes and lychees are truly summer delights and what else can be better than the goodness of these fruits punched in your regular tea?

Monkey Bar to hold a mango-licious festival through May

Apr 29, 2019, at 02:25 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Monkey Bar, the pan-India gastro-pub, is holding a special 'mango' festival this summer through May.