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.

Romantic novels are her favourite and hence her first book is also based on a love story, says Anchal Srivastava

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.  

High tech meets hot tikka

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.

A Decade with Tigers: Wildlife photographer Shivang Mehta documents the majesty of the Royal Bengal Tiger

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.

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.

Top 10 B. Tech Colleges in Jaipur

Oct 25, 2017, at 11:24 pm

Jaipur, known as Pink City, is a charming place to live with its unique architecture, a rich heritage and culture. Presently, it is one of India’s largest higher education hub.

Tips to Sharpen Your Decision-Making Skills for XAT 2018

Oct 25, 2017, at 11:12 pm

What is XAT? XAT or Xavier Aptitude Test is a national level MBA entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to post graduate management programs at over 140 B-schools across India. It is a computer based test consisting of both objective and subjective type questions. The entrance exam is conducted by the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) for admission in XLRI.

Here's How KENT Aura Made Baby Proofing the House Easy

Oct 23, 2017, at 08:35 pm

Reviving rare, traditional musical instruments of Dhimal community of Bengal

Oct 21, 2017, at 06:50 pm

Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, and the Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Kolkata jointly held a workshop on the making of rare, traditional music instruments of the Dhimal community of northern West Bengal.

Way to the Golden Sun: About youth power and dreams

Oct 19, 2017, at 11:17 pm

“Way To The Golden Sun”, a recently released novel by Nayantee Baroowa, is a story that speaks about the power of youth and the power of dreams.

BASE Coaching Breaks All Records!! 43 Students Bag KVPY Scholarships in 2017.

Oct 19, 2017, at 10:26 pm

Kishore VigyanProtsahanYojna, which is also known as KVPY, is a scholarship test conducted by Department of Science and Technology of Government of India.

AAA+ Accreditation ranked 21 on all India Level, Alliance University is making its mark among Top B-Schools

Oct 19, 2017, at 10:02 pm

Alliance University is a private university which was established in 2010 in Bangalore, Karnataka. In a short period of 7 years, Alliance University has developed a good name for itself amongst the topB-Schools in the country.

1.5 Million Engineers Produced Annually, Know How GATE can help you make a difference

Oct 19, 2017, at 09:38 pm

India being a hub of engineers, annually produces more than 1.5 million engineers. But in such a competitive environment, where demand for engineers is getting saturated day by day, only skills and distinguishing capabilities can help anyone in standing out from the lot or the crowd.

Augmented reality and ed tech: the future of learning

Oct 19, 2017, at 09:00 pm

Augmented reality refers to the enhanced user view of reality by superimposing a computer generated input such as sound, graphic or even video. Augmented reality is being widely used in the news and media business to enhance user experience of reality. In the world of education, a transformation is occurring, whereby with the help of image scans using mobile phones or tablets, students can view overlaid data relevant to that image.

Kolkata celebrates Kali Pujo today

Oct 19, 2017, at 08:53 pm

Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS): Continuing the mood of festivity and enjoyment, Kolkata and people of West Bengal are celebrating Kali Puja on Thursday.

Google doodles on Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's 107th birth anniversary

Oct 19, 2017, at 08:41 pm

New York, Oct 19 (IBNS): Search engine Google on Thursday celebrated India-born US scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's 107th birth anniversary by decorating its homepage with a doodle.

Fork & Knife: For a festive meal that can be healthy too

Oct 18, 2017, at 10:56 pm

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS): Avoiding fast food, eating healthy and regular exercise are key to maintaining a svelte figure advised Femina Miss India West Bengal 2017, Shivankita Dixit, while she unveiled special Diwali and Bhaidooj menu at the Fork & Knife in Kolkata, recently.

Khandani Rajdhani offering special edition Diwali thali

Oct 18, 2017, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS): One of Kolkata's popular restaurant, Khandani Rajdhani, is offering a special edition 'thali' for Diwali, from October 18-22, 2017.

Albert Camus' drama Caligula in translation

Oct 18, 2017, at 09:05 pm

Caligula is a drama originally written by Albert Camus in the French language in 1944. In 2017, we get a Bengali translation titled, “Roman Somrat Caligula” by Kamalesh Bandopadhyay.

Google doodles for singer Selena Quintanilla

Oct 17, 2017, at 10:15 pm

New York, Oct 17 (IBNS): Search engine Google on Tuesday designed its homepage with a special doodle to celebrate the life and success of singer Selena Quintanilla.