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India, France come together to build world's largest museum in Delhi's Raisina Hill | Canada, US presented no evidence of Indians' involvement in purported criminal acts: Centre informs Parliament amid 'serious allegations' | Delhi Police Crime Branch to investigate FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Parliament tussle | 11 killed in Jaipur gas tanker crash, several injured critically | Bengaluru techie suicide: Atul Subhash's mother approaches Supreme Court seeking custody of grandson | Narendra Modi, King Charles III discuss climate action and sustainability during telephonic conversation | Modi govt's 'One Nation, One Election' bills sent to JPC | BJP is desperate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on FIR against Rahul Gandhi over parliament scuffle | US govt backs India's request to extradite 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, asks Supreme Court to dismiss his plea | Daal mein kuch kaala hain ya sab kuchh kaala hain? SC questions authenticity of scanned OMRs in Bengal recruitment scam case

Author interview: Nirbhay Singh on his debut book 'Why I Do Not Need to Travel to a Developing Country'

Jun 06, 2018, at 04:35 pm

Born in a remote Indian village, the author overcame odds to study at a leading Canadian university. His debut book 'Why I Do Not Need to Travel to a Developing Country' charts his journey among other things.

Kolkata: Eat Good Food introduces a bakery section and a revamped menu

Jun 06, 2018, at 01:21 pm

Kolkata, Jun 6 (IBNS): Eat Good Food, one of Kolkata's popular all-day cafe, has opened a bakery section and also revamped its regular menu, tweaking it especially to help its patrons counter the summer heat.

Book review: Author Nirbhay Singh on why he doesn't need to travel to a developing country

Jun 05, 2018, at 06:13 pm

Nirbhay Singh’s 'Why I Don’t need to Travel to a Developing Country', from Power Publishers, echoes the same philosophy as does a bildungsroman, tracing the physical and psychological growth of the author in his own words, as he travels from India to Canada.

Kolkata: Cultural organisation presents 100th stage enactment of Tagore's dance drama

Jun 05, 2018, at 06:04 pm

Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): Kolkata-based cultural organisation Garfa Mitrayan presented their 100th stage enactment of Rabindranath Tagore’s dance drama ‘Chandalika’ recently.

Kolkata: Head to The Salt House for a ‘BAD’ Experience with Yoga

Jun 05, 2018, at 01:00 pm

Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): When BAD is good? Puzzled? Well head to Kolkata's popular restobar, The Salt House, in June, and you'll know for yourself

Author interview: Satish Chandra on 'Reengagement of Transgender People'

Jun 04, 2018, at 02:26 pm

Satish Chandra talks about how he was motivated to edit this collection of essays on transgender people and spreading awareness about their inclusion in society. 

Author interview: Iona Banerjee on her aspirations as an author

Jun 04, 2018, at 01:43 pm

Her book 'Through a Prism; is a reflection of her fondness for reading different genres  

School syllabi to be reduced for classes I and II and pass-fail system in classes V and VIII to be started in March 2019: Union HRD Minister

Jun 03, 2018, at 09:21 pm

Kolkata , June 3 (IBNS): Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar interacted with radio jockeys and addressed media in a press conference held at Kolkata on Saturday.

Power Publishers and Motion Pictures to work on web series and short film projects

Jun 02, 2018, at 03:20 pm

Kolkata, Jun 2 (IBNS): Power Publishers and Motion Pictures, the media and film division of Kolkata-based Power Publishers is venturing into the arena with web series and short film projects.

Tollywood actor Abir Chatterjee launches Fbb's "Jamai Srestho" campaign

Jun 01, 2018, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS): With Tollywood actor Abir Chatterjee launching fashion brand Fbb's "Jamai Srestho" campaign in Lake Mall in Kolkata on Thursday, it's time for sons-in-law to enjoy something more than a sumptuous meal cooked specially by their mother-in-law for this 'jamai shosthi' festival.

HRD Minister Javadekar congratulates CBSE students who passed board examintions

May 29, 2018, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar has congratulated all Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) students who passed their Class X board examinations on Tuesday.

CBSE class 10 results declared, 86.7 percent pass

May 29, 2018, at 08:26 pm

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): The Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 10th result for 2018 on Tuesday. at 13: 15 in the afternoon.

Author interview: Author Mayur Agrawal talks about his book 'The Equations of Destiny'

May 28, 2018, at 10:52 pm

For someone who could not even attempt essay writing during examinations, becoming a published writer, is definitely a quirk of destiny says Mayur Agrawal.

Cancer Research: Fighting the fault in their stars

May 28, 2018, at 12:21 am

An American Indian doctor in a Missouri lab is using modern techniques to turn herbs used in ancient Indian cures into potentially life-saving medicine for breast and prostate cancer. Madeline Jones and Cameron LaFontaine in USA and Ranojoy Saha and Sudipto Maity in India report

Subhankar Bhaumik's maiden anthology of poems "Ecstasy" pulls heartstrings

May 27, 2018, at 07:47 am

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS) He was a closet poet for many years. But when publisher Bird Nest approached Kolkata-based educationist  Subhankar Bhaumik to produce an anthology of poems at a short notice, the outcome was Ecstasy, a collection of verses that brings a whiff of freshness. 

'Future of Change' UNSW scholarship entries close May 30

May 27, 2018, at 01:02 am

New Delhi May 26 (IBNS): The ‘Future of Change’ UNSW scholarships designed to attract bright Indian minds to pursue their undergraduate and post graduate studies at the premier Australian varsity have met with an overwhelming response.

CBSE 12th results declared; Pass percentage goes up

May 26, 2018, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) :   The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Saturday released the Class 12 results on the official website with the pass percentage improving to 83.01- almost one percent up as compared to that in the last year.

CBSE to announce its Class XII result tomorrow

May 26, 2018, at 03:24 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce Class XII result on Saturday.

Boys shine in Assam HSLC (Class 10) results

May 26, 2018, at 01:32 am

Guwahati, May 25 (IBNS): The results for High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination, 2018, also known as Class 10, and Assam High Madrasa Examination, were declared on Friday morning by the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA).

UNSW Sydney’s Diploma in Science & Engg, with pathways to Degree, invites State Board pass outs

May 24, 2018, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi May 22 (IBNS): Choosing where to study abroad can be a tricky proposition for students in India, especially with a wide range of good foreign universities beckoning. 

Red FM's 'Bajao for a Cause' collaborates with Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation

May 24, 2018, at 02:40 am

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): 93.5 Red FM has associated with Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's Children’s Foundation for their annual CSR initiative - Bajao For A Cause. 

Book review: A Bengali guide book telling you how to earn by taking advantage of the web world

May 23, 2018, at 11:49 pm

'Internet Theke Ortho Uparjoner Guide Boi' written in Bengali by Rajarshi Manna is a timely publication that will benefit Bengali speaking readers to harness the power of the internet to make a living.

Book review: Self Motivation Therapy by Abhishek Nandy

May 23, 2018, at 11:22 pm

'Self Motivation Therapy' is a self-help book written by Abhishek Nandy, where he talks about the need to follow one's passion among other things.

Book review: Manoshi, a collection of Bengali short stories

May 23, 2018, at 11:11 pm

“Manoshi” is a collection of twelve Bengali short stories written by Shila Majumder. Fiction is always a mirror of our society and our times. And, these stories are no different.

Beat the Kolkata heat with summer coolers from The Yellow Straw

May 23, 2018, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Beat the summer heat with a 'Midsummer Lemony Affair', concocted by The Yellow Straw, a juice bar chain in Kolkata.

Book review: 'The Equations of Destiny' by Mayur Agarwal

May 22, 2018, at 11:49 pm

Mayur Agarwal's 'The Equations of Destiny' is a book where the author has been brutally honest while writing it.

Book Review: 'From the Streets of Mumbai' to Dubai by Caroline Monterio

May 22, 2018, at 11:19 pm

'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai' written by  Caroline Monterio is an autobiographical book but very different from the ones we are used to reading, say the life of great achievers and their achievements.

PR expert Rita Bhimani talks about the trending practice of public relations in her latest book

May 22, 2018, at 11:05 pm

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Starmark, in association with Bee Books, hosted the launch of corporate public relations expert Rita Bhimani's latest book - PR 2020: The Trending Practice of Public Relations - recently at their South City Mall outlet.

JW Kitchen brings royal Rajasthani cuisine to Kolkata

May 22, 2018, at 09:43 pm

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): If you are keen to taste some authentic royal Rajasthani cuisine in Kolkata, you have time until May 27.

Bollywood actor Nushrat Bharucha launches latest Westside store in Kolkata

May 21, 2018, at 09:26 pm

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Bollywood newbie Nushrat Bharucha, who grabbed eyeballs in the recently released Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety (SKTKS), last week inaugurated the 126th store of Westside in Kolkata's Park Street entertainment zone.