Bengaluru man leaves ₹25 LPA job to become food delivery rider — His genius reason stuns internet
Dec 04, 2025, at 06:22 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: A Bengaluru man who walked away from his Rs 25 lakh-per-annum corporate job to work as a food delivery rider has sparked widespread curiosity online — all because of the unconventional strategy behind his decision.
UN agencies kick off 16-day campaign in Bhopal against gender based violence
Nov 25, 2025, at 06:50 pm
United Nations agencies in Bhopal jointly convened a youth interactive meeting on Monday to mark the launch of the global 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign.
Shiny things by Jinia: A luxury evolution by visionary entrepreneur, healer
Nov 19, 2025, at 10:54 pm
When passion meets purpose, luxury is born — and Shiny Things by Jinia is a living example of that belief.
Mystique and Memories: Wiccan Brigade hosts its first Halloween Fest in Kolkata
Nov 18, 2025, at 12:07 pm
The Wiccan Brigade hosted its first-ever Halloween Fest on Nov 15 at the Taj Bengal, Kolkata.
Nov 15, 2025, at 05:08 pm
The three-day Sanhati RYLA, (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) held from 6th to 8th November 2025 at Vivekananda Siksha Niketan High School, Bankura, comprised a well-structured schedule combining Leadership Training, Personal Development development, and Social Awareness.
Rotary Club, South Kolkata Vision inaugurate newly developed children's park in Sonarpur
Nov 15, 2025, at 12:26 pm
Rotary Club of Sonarpur, together with South Kolkata Vision (a Past Presidents’ Forum), celebrated Children’s Day by gifting a newly developed Children’s Park to the community at Sonarpur, located clsoe to Kolkata.
All my walls are powdery and leaking. Is roof waterproofing the solution?
Nov 06, 2025, at 01:43 pm
Vinod’s journey began with excitement. His house, located in a bustling part of the city, seemed perfect for tenants. But there was a catch—the walls of the bathroom and adjoining rooms told another story. Black mould crept along the tiles, the paint flaked off in patches, and a musty odour persisted. The culprit? Years of neglect in roof waterproofing and the absence of any proper water proofing treatment on terrace areas.
11 years, countless stories! Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob returns with a bang
Nov 04, 2025, at 06:03 pm
The 11th edition of India's premier Bengali literary festival, Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob (ABSU), curated by Oxford Bookstores, is set to take place from November 7 to 9 at the iconic century-old Oxford Bookstore, Park Street, a cherished cultural landmark that has long been the cradle of literary thought and conversation.
Škoda Octavia RS and Rishab Rikhiram Sharma match revs and sitar chords to belt out a classic
Nov 03, 2025, at 05:32 pm
With Škoda Octavia RS creating waves in the enthusiast community in India, Škoda Auto India has further upped the red line with a contemporary yet classic collaboration with global sitar sensation Rishab Rikhiram Sharma.
Indi Setu London: Explorer 'Polar Preet' Chandi Sets Sights on North Pole Solo, Unsupported
Nov 02, 2025, at 08:22 pm
London/IBNS: Record-setting British Army officer and polar explorer Harpreet Chandi — better known as “Polar Preet” — told the audience at the Indi Setu Thought-Leadership Summit in London last month that she plans to become the first woman to travel solo and unsupported to the North Pole.
Samsung’s bold move with NVIDIA could redefine future of industry. Here’s how
Nov 02, 2025, at 03:10 pm
Samsung Electronics recently announced plans to create a new AI Megafactory in collaboration with NVIDIA, marking a major milestone in the company’s efforts to lead the global paradigm shift toward AI-driven manufacturing.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI goes worldwide: Now supports 22 languages across devices
Nov 01, 2025, at 06:16 pm
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the upcoming expansion of two new languages for Galaxy AI: Filipino and Gujarati.
Bengali couple promoting Indian music and culture among young Americans
Oct 28, 2025, at 12:32 am
In the heart of the United States, far from the bustling streets of Kolkata or the serene ghats of Varanasi, a nonprofit organization has been quietly nurturing the spirit of Indian culture among the younger generations.
Marwari Sanskriti Manch hosts Deepawali Mahotsav 2025 in Salt Lake
Oct 25, 2025, at 06:07 pm
The Marwari Sanskriti Manch (MSM), a social and cultural organisations, hosted its grand Deepawali Mahotsav 2025 at Boimela Prangan (Central Park Mela Ground), Salt Lake (Near Karunamoyee Metro Station) recently.
Durga Puja sustainability: One of the oldest awards goes flex-free
Oct 17, 2025, at 07:00 pm
Every year, Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata generate enough non-biodegradable plastic waste to blanket the entire Vatican City.
Annapurna Swadisht names Sourav Ganguly as national brand ambassador
Oct 17, 2025, at 06:34 pm
Annapurna Swadisht Limited, an FMCG company, recently announced former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly as its Brand Ambassador.
Centre approves setting up of 'NaMo semiconductor Laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar, check all details
Oct 05, 2025, at 06:01 pm
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has recently approved the setting up of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar.
Dhak, Dhunuchi, and Defence Bonds: Durga Puja in Mhow
Oct 05, 2025, at 11:44 am
From Kolkata’s grand pandals to a small cantonment town in Madhya Pradesh, Durga Puja remains a living tradition. Jayalakshmi Sengupta reports how in Mhow, retired and serving soldiers and their families recreate this spirit — through art, adda, food, theatre, and dance.
Durga Puja: Bengal’s festival of faith, art and communion
Sep 26, 2025, at 02:06 pm
As Bengal prepares for Durga Puja, the streets of Siliguri, Kolkata and Krishnanagar begin to hum with a familiar rhythm—clay being molded, pandals rising, communities gathering. But this is no ordinary festival. Durga Puja is Bengal’s civilizational heartbeat: a sacred season where devotion meets artistry, and community becomes communion.
Rotary International District 3291 joins hands with JU, others to celebrate sustainable Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025, at 07:34 pm
Recognizing the scale and influence of the festival, Rotary International District 3291, in association with Variable Energy Cyclotrone Centre ( DOE, GOI), Jadavpur University and Central Pollution Control Board (under Ministry of Environment, GOI), is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative to promote a sustainable Durga Puja.
Kartik Aaryan launches new Skechers store in Kolkata
Sep 24, 2025, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan recently launched a new store of Skechers in Kolkata' South City Mall.
Ambuja Neotia hosts 2nd B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition in Kolkata
Sep 22, 2025, at 04:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ambuja Neotia recently hosted the 2nd B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition in Kolkata, spotlighting architect Girish Doshi, and launched the annual Prabir Mitra Memorial Award, with the first award conferred on SQUARE for culturally rooted, contemporary practice.
Pt Tarun Bhattacharya joins eminent musicians in promoting young talents in Arizona
Sep 14, 2025, at 07:18 pm
SNA awardee Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya and other prominent musicians joined to promote local talents in the US state of Arizona recently.
USA: Santoor Ashram Kolkata mesmerises Los Angeles with a celebration of Indian classical music
Aug 27, 2025, at 07:03 pm
The Santoor Ashram, Kolkata, carried the fragrance of India’s rich cultural heritage to the United States with a spellbinding evening of Indian classical music at the Mandir, Arvine.
Me-Time becomes a lifestyle for India’s modern women
Aug 23, 2025, at 07:28 pm
Many women today prefer enjoying their own company at times to unwind and enjoy a me-time, finds Anju Munshi
AWL Agri Business launches Fortune Hilsa Campaign featuring Sourav Ganguly, Abir Chatterjee
Aug 15, 2025, at 08:21 am
AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly known as Adani Wilmar Ltd.) recently celebrated the second edition of its iconic Fortune Hilsa Campaign for Fortune Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil (KGMO) in the presence of the company's brand ambassador, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly.
IndiSetu will build India-UK cultural bridge, offer meeting ground for changemakers: Dr Amit Ghose
Aug 14, 2025, at 02:27 pm
A new cultural and intellectual bridge between India and the United Kingdom is set to rise this October with IndiSetu, an ambitious thought leadership summit in London. Designed to spark dialogue, foster collaboration, and connect professionals across borders, the two-day event promises a vibrant mix of ideas, networking, and cultural exchange. Behind this initiative is Dr Amit Ghose — consultant urologist, global health advocate, and founding director of the Global Collaboration Forum — who envisions IndiSetu as more than just a conference: “It’s a meeting ground for changemakers, innovators, and dreamers,” he tells IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta.
From Commutes to Couch Binges: boAt Nirvana Zenith Pro Is Built for Every Moment
Aug 08, 2025, at 11:09 am
There’s something sacred about putting on your earbuds and tuning out the world, whether it’s your chaotic morning commute, a late-night Netflix binge or those moments when your playlist knows you better than your best friend. And let’s be honest, we all want that one pair of earbuds that can keep up with every mood, every move, and every distraction around us.
New Delhi hosts first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival
Aug 06, 2025, at 06:40 pm
The first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival was organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Monday.
Kolkata: British Deputy High Commission, SKF, TAFI host second season of Monsoon Charity Fair
Aug 04, 2025, at 09:53 am
Kolkata: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, in collaboration with the Supreme Knowledge Foundation (SKF) and Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), hosted the Second Season of Monsoon Charity Fair in the city on Saturday.