On International Day, UNESCO spotlights power of jazz to promote dialogue among cultures
May 01, 2017, at 03:28 pm
Washington, May 1 (Just Earth News): Marking International Jazz Day, the United Nations cultural agency today stressed the power of jazz to unite people and its contribution to peace.
Classic characters of ‘Cluedo’ brought to life in historic hotel takeover
Apr 29, 2017, at 03:36 am
London, Apr 28 (IBNS): The classic board game ‘Cluedo’ is being brought to life in its home city, with live actors replacing the familiar suspect figurines and the historic Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham (UK) doubling as Tudor Mansion.
10 Signs to Prove You Are in love with your Motorcycle
Apr 29, 2017, at 03:26 am
Yes, she is my better half. I love her madly and I smile like an idiot whenever I think about her.
UN Global Compact kicks off annual conference in Delhi
Apr 27, 2017, at 04:02 am
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): The United Nations Global Compact kicked off its two-day event on Wednesday, bringing together over 300 leaders from business, finance, civil society, government and the UN in New Delhi for its regional flagship event Making Global Goals Local Business - India.
Apr 25, 2017, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Unilever brand Magnum Ice-cream recently launched a bold ad campaign daring ‘Pleasure Seekers’ to let go and courageously push their pleasure boundaries with its latest ‘Unleash Your Wild Side’ campaign.
Ambulances respond more slowly in summer and winter - study
Apr 25, 2017, at 02:10 am
London, Apr 24 (IBNS): Ambulance response times in London worsen when air temperatures rise or fall beyond certain limits in summer and winter, according to a new study.
Himalaya forays into mom and baby retails
Apr 25, 2017, at 01:09 am
Bengaluru, Apr 24 (IBNS) Himalaya BabyCare, a leading homegrown BabyCare brand from The Himalaya Drug Company, on Monday announced the launch of its first exclusive shop in Jayanagar of Bengaluru, for moms and babies.
Apr 24, 2017, at 09:56 pm
Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Tata group today felicitated the city-level winners of the ‘Tata Building India School Essay Competition 2015-16’ from West Bengal and Jharkhand at the Kala Kunj Auditorium in Kolkata.
BlueStone.com projects West Bengal as a key market for growth
Apr 23, 2017, at 02:27 am
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Catering to the new age consumer with a wide collection of designs and themes, BlueStone.com, India’s leading online destination for fine jewellery, is witnessing steady growth in traditional markets such as West Bengal.
The Bengal Chamber hosts fifth edition of its
Apr 22, 2017, at 09:40 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Saturday organised the fifth edition of its "Sit and Draw Competition 2017" for school children, on the occasion of Earth Day, at The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM).
Gurgaon to witness adrenaline rush at Motor Fest
Apr 21, 2017, at 09:19 pm
Gurgaon, Apr 21 (IBNS): This weekend Gurgaon is set to come alive with an exhilarating Motor Fest.
Arijit Dutta,Pinaki Ghosh participate in Start-up Summit 2017 in Kolkata
Apr 19, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Arijit Dutta, Managing Director, Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd along with Pinaki Ghosh, Co-founder , Power Publishers, recently spoke on 'How to Build a Brand' during an event here.
Baichung Bhutia becomes world peace ambassador
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former Indian football star Bhaichung Bhutia, the highly renowned former Indian soccer player (striker), rightly considered the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena, has joined hands with Peace Chocs.
Etihad Airways, Manchester City launch digital video series
Apr 14, 2017, at 04:43 am
London, Apr 13 (IBNS): Etihad Airways and Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) have joined forces to celebrate grassroots football, shining a light on inspiring untold stories from a selection of the airline’s key global gateways.
Birla Sun Life Insurance launches 'Swabhimaan' campaign for women in Kolkata
Apr 14, 2017, at 02:33 am
Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI), the life insurance arm of the Aditya Birla Financial Services Group (ABFSG), a significant non-bank financial services company, has launched a pan India campaign 'Swabhimaan' to educate, empower and employ women in India.
Kolkata: Lifestyle Spring Summer’17 Collection unveiled by lead actors of Bengali thriller ONE
Apr 12, 2017, at 10:02 pm
Kolkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): Prosenjit Chatterjee, Nusrat Jahan and Yash Dasgupta, the lead actors of the Bengali action thriller ONE, lend a strong support to the launch of Lifestyle Spring Summer’17 Collection recently in Kolkata.
Experience the real fun of playing online Poker
Apr 12, 2017, at 12:08 am
Online gaming has gripped the entire nation and is now it is no longer meant only for kids or children. These days one may witness people of all ages playing theonline game whether they are at home or even while traveling.
PM Modi greets Indians on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti
Apr 11, 2017, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister greeted Indians on Tuesday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti through a Twitter message in Hindi.
Google doodles on Jamini Roy's birth anniversary
Apr 11, 2017, at 02:46 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Tuesday designed its homepage with a doodle to pay tribute to Indian artist Jamini Roy on his 130th birth anniversary.
Pantaloons launches 24th store in West Bengal
Apr 11, 2017, at 01:25 am
Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Pantaloons, a family fashion destination from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, launched its 24th store in West Bengal and its 1st in Chandan Nagar on Monday.
Apr 10, 2017, at 11:58 pm
Bangalore, Apr 10 (IBNS): The Himalaya Drug Company, India’s leading home grown Wellness Company, today announced the launch of Himalaya Men Active Sport Facewash.
Self publishing is opening the door for new authors
Apr 08, 2017, at 04:05 am
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): The uprising of self publishing in India has made it possible for new, talented writers to start a career in writing.
Kolkata: Sourav Ganguly inaugurates Bandhan Creation's Gariahat Store
Apr 08, 2017, at 02:14 am
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS):Former Indian cricket team captain and President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Sourav Ganguly inaugurated Bandhan Creation's Gariahat outlet on Friday here.
Interpreting Octavio Paz through photo-poetry dialogues
Apr 07, 2017, at 08:55 pm
Dhaka, Apr 5 (IBNS): A recent photo-poetry exhibition inaugurated in the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where photographers interpreted the work of Mexican poet and diplomat, Noble Laureate Octavio Paz, in their own way.
Rising incomes make people less likely to attend religious services
Apr 05, 2017, at 01:52 am
London, Apr 4 (IBNS): New research by The University of Manchester has found that people are less likely to attend religious services regularly if their income rises.
National Institute of Technology rule the Zonal Finals in Kolkata
Apr 04, 2017, at 09:54 pm
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Palak Kumar and Sudeep Saurabh from National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur and Dipankar Sarma and Tushar Jain from National Institute of Technology Silchar were the top two teams at the Zone 2 finals of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2017, held in Kolkata.
Witness the ‘Barff’ of Kashmir at Prithvi Theatre
Apr 04, 2017, at 09:29 pm
Mumbai, Apr 4 (IBNS): AGP World is all set to enthrall the audience with their intense dramatic play called Barff on Apr 6 and 7 at Prithvi Theatre.
Apr 03, 2017, at 11:37 pm
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Reebok, a global pioneer in running and fitness innovation and manufacturing, has on Monday launched the Reebok Floatride Run - its most technically-advanced running shoe to date, which provides an unprecedented level of comfort and performance for runners around the world.
Chander Haat holds a multidisciplinary art exhibition 'Life and Time: The Changing Landscape’
Apr 03, 2017, at 07:33 pm
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Kolkata based artists’ commune, Chander Haat held a multidisciplinary art exhibition entitled ‘Life and Time: The Changing Landscape’, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, recently.
Advocating women's empowerment among the less aware through community reporting
Mar 31, 2017, at 11:32 pm
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and a city-based NGO, Jabala Action Research Organization, recently organised an interactive session with a newly trained group of community reporters.