Education a top priority in ties with India, says Australian envoy at opening of UNSW office
Jul 19, 2018, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): In a major step to take forward its widening outreach to India, including in student recruitment and collaborations in cutting-edge research, the University of New South Wales, Sydney, on Tuesday evening inaugurated its new premises in the Indian capital as Australia announced its intent about making India a major focus of its economic and diplomatic strategy with education as a "flagship sector".
Dealing with nervousness and anxiety pangs: A primer for aspiring fashion models
Jul 19, 2018, at 02:10 pm
There is no place for disquietude in the world of fashion modeling, even if you are a beginner, because nervousness will show in your photographs. However. getting nervous is normal, especially if you are going for your first outdoor shoot. The feelings of doubt, uneasiness, anxiousness and fear are things one goes through while being nervous. We all go through this phase at some or the other point in our lives for various reasons and a fashion model becomes nervous naturally during the time of photo shoot, castings and auditions due to the pressure to perform. A beginner will feel immensely uneasy about having to pose outdoors in front of complete strangers.
Corporate Angling Tournament hosted by Rogue Anglers Carp Den
Jul 18, 2018, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): In a first of its kind, Rogue Anglers Carp Den hosted the Corporate Angling Tournament, in association with the All-India Game Fishing Association, on July 15 in the suburbs of Kolkata.
Latin American Jazz magic mesmerizes Delhi
Jul 18, 2018, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Grammy nominee, Mexican singer, Magos Herrera, teamed up with three of the best jazz musicians from Brazil, ‘Trio Afora’ to mesmerize Delhi audiences last evening, at a concert in Kamani Auditorium.
Indian fixation with marriage and children a hurdle to LGBTQ acceptance: Mr Gay World runner-up
Jul 18, 2018, at 04:43 pm
A cancer research scientist, a model, an LGBTQ activist and a writer, Kolkata boy Samarpan Maiti, who added another feather in his cap finishing second runner-up in Mr Gay World 2018 this year in South Africa's Knysna, speaks to Sudipto Maity
Apple launches 70 new emojis on World Emoji Day
Jul 17, 2018, at 07:06 pm
New York, July 17 (IBNS): Marking World Emoji Day celebration, tech giant Apple has rolled out 70 new emojis that are promising to provide more options to people to express their emotions online.
It’s time to consider Kiwi as a snack in India: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
Jul 17, 2018, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): With Chile’s kiwifruit exports to India doubling to around 10,000 tonnes this year, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor said "had Kiwifruit been available to India earlier, Chyawanprash would’ve been made out of this only.”
Jul 16, 2018, at 05:15 pm
Arijit Dutta, Managing Director, Priya Entertainment Pvt Ltd, in a free-wheeling conversation with Subhojit Roy talks about his childhood, family and career.
From College Girl to Cover Girl
Jul 13, 2018, at 02:14 pm
Groomed and featured by ModelsMust.com Meet Poulami – an aspiring model with an attitude to learn. From a simple college girl, she has worked hard to achieve the looks of a glamour queen in a process of 3 months of grooming. This is the minimum amount of time required to learn the basics of modelling, such as postures, understanding camera angles, expressions, boosting confidence etc.
Sohini Roychowdhury's musical renditions enthrall the audience at Thumri Festival
Jul 13, 2018, at 02:02 pm
Kolkata, July 12 (IBNS): Sohini Roychowdhury's presentation of Thumri from the Benaras Gharana was highly appreciated by the audience attending the Thumri Festival held recently.
Kolkata: Sohini Roychowdhury enchants audience by her Thumri presentation
Jul 11, 2018, at 06:45 pm
Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Sohini Roychowdhury presented Thumri from the Benaras Gharana which were highly appreciated by the audience in Kolkata recently.
7 Ways Translators Use Creativity
Jul 07, 2018, at 02:46 pm
In translation, the content in one document is rewritten in another language, retaining the meaning and effect of the original content.
Kolkata lawyer to stage India's first all transgender dance drama Aami Chitrangada
Jul 07, 2018, at 12:46 am
Come this Sunday, Kolkata will be host to India's first all transgender dance drama, Aami Chitrangada, choreographed and helmed by lawyer-activist Megh Sayantan Ghosh.
The Angry Birds await fans at the Doha Festival City in Qatar
Jul 06, 2018, at 05:16 pm
Doha, July 6 (IBNS): Fans of the Angry Birds digital games and movies will now have a chance to enjoy an outing with their favourite aves at the recently opened Angry Birds World entertainment park in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
The Angry Birds await fans at the Doha Festival City in Qatar
Jul 06, 2018, at 05:10 pm
Doha, July 6 (IBNS): Fans of the Angry Birds digital games and movies will now have a chance to enjoy an outing with their favourite aves at the recently opened Angry Birds World entertainment park in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Starbucks opens its fourth store in Kolkata
Jul 05, 2018, at 05:37 pm
Kolkata, Jul 5 (IBNS): American coffee house chain Starbucks has announced the opening of its new store in Kolkata.
Architect Kashef Chowdhury wants budding professionals to draw inspiration from Nature
Jul 05, 2018, at 12:21 pm
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Late Indian architect and urban planner Charles Correa did not merely concentrate on designing a building but tried to connect people with their surroundings, said Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group.
Kolkata sways to the tune of Tuborg Booster Strong Fungama Nights!
Jul 04, 2018, at 07:05 pm
Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): An entertainment extravaganza organized by Tuborg Booster Strong Fungama Nights, enthralled music lovers of Kolkata by bringing popular rock bands Fossils, Chandrabindoo and Blood together for the first time ever.
Google designs its hompage with doodle to mark Hubert Cecil Booth's birth anniversary
Jul 04, 2018, at 03:24 pm
New York, July 4 (IBNS): Internet search engine Google on Wednesday designed its homepage with a doodle to mark the invention of a powered vacuum cleaner by Hubert Cecil Booth.
Jul 01, 2018, at 01:37 pm
Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Widening the realm of children's books in translation is ‘Timeless Tales from Bengal’, an English anthology of 34 stories, published by Niyogi Books.
Rotary to donate wheelchairs and food for Missionaries of Charity run children home
Jun 30, 2018, at 03:28 pm
Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS) Rotary International District 3291 shall donate 10 Special Wheelchairs along with Baby Powder, 10 quintal Rice, pulses, and detergent powder for 118 children at Nirmala Shishu Bhavan run by the Mother Teresa-founded Missionaries of Charity.
Google doodles to celebrate Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis' 125th anniversary
Jun 29, 2018, at 04:02 am
New York, June 29 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Friday designed its homepage with a doodle to mark noted statistician and scientist Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis' 125th anniversary.
Google decorates homepage with doodle to mark Gauhar Jaan's birth anniversary
Jun 26, 2018, at 06:39 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Tuesday decorated its homepage with a doodle to mark the birth anniversary of musician and dancer Gauhar Jaan.
Raag Ganga is Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya's homage to Indian classical music
Jun 25, 2018, at 01:52 pm
From his passion for Indian classical music to his favourite football team in the FIFA World Cup, Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya talks about his choices in life in this free-wheeling interview with Subhojit Roy.
Jyotishman Nath captures audience heart with his Rubab skills
Jun 25, 2018, at 11:38 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Jyotishman Nath, aged 10 years, is a child prodigy as he recently enthralled the audience playing at the Arcosanti Amphitheater with an instrument called "Rubab".
35% youth in corporate sector prefers Yoga to other fitness trends: Survey
Jun 22, 2018, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Almost 35 per cent of fitness enthusiasts employed in corporate India prefer to take part in yoga classes rather than going to gym or other fitness trends like strength/body weight training, aquatic therapy, kickboxing, pilates, zumba and other dance workouts, noted a just-concluded random survey conducted by ASSOCHAM Social Development Foundation.
Shillong selected as 100th Smart City of India
Jun 20, 2018, at 05:35 pm
Shillong, June 20 (IBNS): Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya has been selected as 100th Smart City after evaluating the proposal submitted by it.
Alka Jalan Foundation presents Bhaav O Bandish in Kolkata
Jun 18, 2018, at 08:03 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Alka Jalan Foundation presented Bhaav O Bandish featuring Sohini Roy Chowdhury recently in Kolkata.
India marks Father's Day, PM Modi leaves special message
Jun 17, 2018, at 02:10 pm
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Sons and daughters dedicated Sunday to their fathers as the world celebrated Father's Day with love and fervour.
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:02 pm
The cake is not only an important part of every celebration but has become one of the best desserts for many people. There are also a group of people who eat cakes despite any occasion and just because they feel like. When the soft piece of cake enters the mouth, a sudden wave of satisfaction dawn at us, and this is what many people think about the cake. When something is so special for us then why do we need to restrict ourselves from eating the same designs and flavour over and over? The rise of online cake shops is something all cake lovers out there should know.