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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.

'Timeless Tales from Bengal' brings well-known Bengali children's stories in translation to a wider audience

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.

Perks of ordering cake online

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.

Google celebrates World Cup fever by decorating homepage with attractive doodles

Jun 15, 2018, at 05:17 pm

Mumbai, June 15 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google on Friday decorated their homepage with a colourful doodle by keeping in mind the ongoing football World Cup in Russia.

5 Financial Questions to Ask Your Dad On Father's Day

Jun 15, 2018, at 02:43 pm

Father’s Day is almost here, and it is an ideal time to bestow your father with the love and care you always wanted to. It’s also a great time to talk to him and learn about various life lessons, including financial ones.

Carlsberg India introduces ‘Carlsberg Smooth’

Jun 12, 2018, at 05:37 pm

Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Carlsberg India on Tuesday announced the launch of Carlsberg Smooth, a premium mild beer made with the finest European Barley for a rich and smooth taste.

American speciality retailer 'The Children's Place' opens an outlet in Kolkata

Jun 12, 2018, at 02:08 pm

Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): American speciality retailer of children's clothes and accessories, 'The Children's Place', under the aegis of its Indian franchisee, Arvind Lifestyle Brands Division, recently opened a store in South City Mall in Kolkata. 

Jacqueline Fernandez goes global with Nova eyewear brand

Jun 11, 2018, at 04:41 pm

Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): Nova Eyewear,the global eyewear brand from the house of Vision Rx Lab, todayintroducedthe gorgeous and stunning Bollywood diva, the winner of Miss Sri Lankan Universe pageant 2006, Jacqueline Fernandez as their first ever global brand ambassador in the wake of completion of a decade.

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  

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.

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. 

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.