Second edition of Big Little Book Award to honour Bengali authors of children’s literature
Nov 07, 2017, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Bengali authors -- Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, Amarendra Chakravorty and Kartik Ghosh -- have been shortlisted for Parag's 'Big Little Book Award' for children’s literature in Indian languages.
The new Holly 4 Plus smartphone from Honor hits the Indian market
Nov 06, 2017, at 07:26 pm
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): Honor, Huawei’s Smartphone e-brand, recently launched the new Holly 4 Plus smartphone in India.
Camera phone brand Oppo to release Oppo5 on Thursday
Nov 06, 2017, at 07:00 pm
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): Camera phone brand OPPO recently unveiled the OPPO F5, its first FHD+ full screen display model in India, featuring the A.I. Beauty technology – a technology designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image.
Nov 05, 2017, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): In a bid to build interest and demand for indigenous ingredients in the global markets, India today created a new Guinness World Records achieving by preparing 918 kgs of Khichdi at the World Food India 2017.
Don't be obsessed with negative feelings about your body, says author Foram Shah
Nov 04, 2017, at 06:59 pm
Author Foram Shah talks about her recent book "The Healers", published by Power Publishers.
There is hope even in death says Dr Abhijit Dam in his latest book Mrtyu
Nov 04, 2017, at 06:50 pm
Power Publishers recently released "Mrtyu" by Dr Abhijit Dam. A conversation with the author reveals his passion for the written word and how he juggled writing with his medical practice.
A determined person is bound to achieve his or her goal, says author Mandakini Bansal
Nov 04, 2017, at 06:08 pm
Author Mandakini Bansal talks about her book "Struggled till Last" published by Power Publishers
Nov 04, 2017, at 05:56 pm
The Fortnight on Elimination of Violence Against Women, mandated by a UN declaration, begins on 25 November and ends on International Human Rights Day, 10 December. Violence against women still continues worldwide, including India, but women are also fighting back, reports� Aninnya Sarkar
Nov 04, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Get floored, literally, by the beauty and craftsmanship of the traditional alpana art of Bengal, which is getting a new life during public festivities like puja, and even during the recent U-17 FIFA World Cup, writes Uttara Gangopadhyay
Alternative Living Theatre holds five-day national drama festival in Kolkata neighbourhood
Nov 03, 2017, at 10:54 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): The concept of the “Para Porshir Theatre” festival is to build a bridge of friendliness and highlight different forms of theatre practices across the globe, said Subhadeep Guha, while talking of the five-day national drama festival organised by Alternative Living Theatre (ALT).
Child neglect linked to parental unemployment, finds study
Nov 03, 2017, at 10:07 pm
London, Nov 3 (IBNS): The number of reported cases of child neglect in the United States of America increased as a result of the spike in unemployment following the financial crisis of 2007-08, according to new Oxford University research.
Eva India 2017 travelling to different Indian cities for the audition rounds
Nov 03, 2017, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): The EVA INDIA 2017 beauty pageant was launched recently in Delhi.
JW Marriott makes special preparations for guests on one year anniversary
Nov 03, 2017, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): JW Marriott, the first hotel in Kolkata and East India by Marriott International, completed a year of its operation in the city on Friday and the hotel is making special preparations for the guests to celebrate the one year anniversary.
Kolkata: Stone Paper Scissors extends the festive cheer with kids' party
Nov 03, 2017, at 07:55 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS):� Kolkata-based Stone Paper Scissors has decided to extend the festive fun a wee bit more for the city's children by holding a Halloween themed party at their premises on Saturday (Nov 4).
Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris launches Taj Wedding Studio
Nov 01, 2017, at 11:37 pm
Kolkata / Mumbai, Nov 1 (IBNS): Resplendent venues at picturesque locations, sumptuous culinary experiences, bespoke wardrobes, and expert planners, the perfect wedding is a blend of grand gestures and intricate detail. Since its establishment, Taj has always been synonymous with signature wedding celebrations at exotic destinations. To infuse creativity into weddings, Taj Hotels launched the Taj Wedding Studio that brings to life the art of planning a dream wedding, inspired from the very best in the industry.
21 US universities engage students at USIEF-EducationUSA University Fair in Kolkata
Nov 01, 2017, at 06:03 pm
Kolkata, Nov 1 (IBNS): Representatives from 21 accredited American universities interacted with hundreds of local students and their parents at the USIEF-EducationUSA University Fair 2017, hosted by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) here on Wednesday.
Rotary International District 3291 hosts Anandamela 2017 in Kolkata
Oct 31, 2017, at 09:08 pm
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Rotary International District 3291, in association with Helpage India, presented Anandamela 2017 in Kolkata recently.
Oct 31, 2017, at 07:20 pm
Power Publishers released "An Unimaginable Love" by author Anchal Srivastava, who is currently exploring her passion for the written word. In this interview, she speaks about her book and what started her journey.
Foram Shah weaves interesting tale around eating habits in Healers
Oct 31, 2017, at 04:19 pm
How many of us, adults, really love to eat veggies and fruits? Children all over the world detest these healthy food options. On the other hand, many, including kids, tend to get sucked into crash-dieting.
Audiobooks are expected to be the future of books, says publisher
Oct 30, 2017, at 06:45 pm
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): According to Indian audiobook publisher, Power Publishers, ebooks are not the future of printed books because latest statistics have revealed that audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in book publishing.
Oct 28, 2017, at 10:34 pm
Curry Up Now, which runs food trucks, restaurants, bars and a catering business in California, fuses Indian flavours with American favourites, discovers Candice Yacono
Luxury Watches for Sports Enthusiasts
Oct 28, 2017, at 02:22 am
Men leading an active lifestyle deserve a watch that can withstand everythingthat they can-- from sweat to seawater! But finding a watch that looks good and suits all your needsis a real challenge. A sports watch is an indispensable piece in every man’s watch collection. And it shouldbe able to handle it all, from heading to the gym to a leisurely game of golf and from hitting the beach to chilling at the bar. Aside for this an ideal sportswatch is robust, waterproof andshould go well with everything you wear.
Treasure trove of Indian paintings
Oct 28, 2017, at 01:06 am
One of the world’s best collections of South Asian art can be found in the San Diego Museum of Art, California with emphasis on Indian paintings spanning many genres, reports Candice Yacono
Mrityu: Death tales with a healing touch
Oct 28, 2017, at 12:00 am
“Mrityu†by Dr Abhijit Dam is a book with a difference. It is a collection of thirteen short stories and these stories are not the regular fare that we have come to expect.
Beyond The Hindukush: An Indian doctor's memoirs of his stay in Iran
Oct 27, 2017, at 11:45 pm
“Beyond The Hindukush†is an autobiographical novel by Dr Bhagaban Chandra Patra, a veteran gynaecologist who has spent his life in faraway Iran.
Kolkata's The Palms Restaurant to soon have a lounge area, says owner
Oct 27, 2017, at 09:35 pm
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Tollywood actor Sayani Dutta regaled the guests with her behind-the-scenes anecdotes of her upcoming Bengali film Michael while we indulged in some hearty eating at The Palms Restaurant in Kolkata, which held its birthday bash on Thursday.
Oct 27, 2017, at 03:00 am
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): The stunning pictures of Indian wildlife in Shivang Mehta's 'A Decade with Tigers: Supremacy. Solitude. Stripes' is a testament to the magnificence of our natural world, said well-known author and conservationist Valmik Thapar.
Puppets Unite Neighbours is the theme of the International Puppet Festival in Kolkata
Oct 26, 2017, at 09:59 pm
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): Kolkata saw the unveiling of an international puppet festival on Thursday at Mohor Kunj, with a procession of puppeteers from across the globe, a host of school children and performing artists.
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Calcutta University to confer D.Litt to Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Oct 26, 2017, at 04:08 am
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): The Calcutta University (CU) on Wednesday announced that it will confer West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with its prestigious D.Litt (Doctor of Letters) degree.
Top XAT Colleges Placement Statistics-2017
Oct 25, 2017, at 11:31 pm
Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a much sought-after exam which is primarily for admission into XLRI and allied institutes. Many B-schools accept XAT scores apart from CAT scores.