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.
All Women Team Drive a Tata Hexa to Promote Literacy across 24 countries
Mar 31, 2017, at 10:38 pm
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): XPD2470 - A 70 days journey by all women team from Coimbatore to London by Tata Hexa carrying Rotary India Literacy Mission’s message of Total Literacy and Quality Education and raise awareness on Women Empowerment.
Child Cabinet (Bal Panchayat) member meet
Mar 31, 2017, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): PATH Welfare Society with support from “ITC Mission SunehraKal†organized a Children’s Meet- a gathering of over 400 children & Child Cabinet members from 24 government schools in Kolkata.
Watch out for these upcoming Indian artists
Mar 31, 2017, at 02:49 am
Young and dynamic, these artists are here to stay. The contemporary art scene in the country is an exciting one. Many upcoming young artists have redefined the art scene like never before and it is ever evolving. From space, spiritualism to surrealism, these artists are experimenting with a range of subjects. Here is a look at five promising artists you should look out for:
India releases postal stamp to commemorate centenary year of Cub Scouts
Mar 30, 2017, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha, on Friday, released a Postal Stamp on Cub Scouts to commemorate Centenary year of Cub Scouts in India and abroad.
Child Cabinet (Bal Panchayat) member meet
Mar 28, 2017, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): PATH Welfare Society with support from “ITC Mission SunehraKal†organized a Children’s Meet- a gathering of over 400 children & Child Cabinet members from 24 government schools in Kolkata.
Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover launch Springfit Mattresses Autograph Collection
Mar 27, 2017, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): If Sleeping Beauty were here today in a fairytale adventure in India, she would probably attribute her sound sleep to Springfit Mattresses.
Kolkata Pinkathon successfully completes its first edition run with 3500 women participants
Mar 27, 2017, at 12:54 am
Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS): Kolkata Pinkathon, empowering Indian Women, an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for women and issues like breast cancer, successfully concluded first edition in Kolkata on Sunday, March 26, 2017atRangers Club, Maidan, 3500 women across age groups and from all different segments of the society participated enthusiastically in the V wash Plus 3 km, Mia by Tanishq5 km, 10 km and 21 km categories.
Kolkata: Parivar powered by JIS Group presents ‘Parivar Premiere League’
Mar 23, 2017, at 12:12 am
Kolkata, Mar 22 (IBNS) : Parivar, powered by JIS Group organised a five over a side cricket league, Parivar Premiere League (PPL), a five over a side match, on Mar 19 at Eden Gardens here.
I do not like cooking the same dish twice: Ranveer Brar
Mar 22, 2017, at 07:20 pm
Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar was recently in Kolkata for the opening of Afra Tafri, a new gastro brew pub in the city, where he is the curator of the food menu. The popular Indian chef, restaurant-owner and food stylist, who also hosts and judges many food shows, spoke exclusively to TWF-IBNS correspondent Shilpa Salwan.
Mar 22, 2017, at 05:11 am
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Tata Power, an integrated power company, has been pioneering eco-restoration and eco-development programmes since its inception. One such programme that Tata Power undertook in 1970 was conserving and rehabilitating the endangered fish species called Mahseer. The programme that started off as a singular effort by one company to save this endangered species of fish has grown into a national movement through Tata Power's 'Act for Mahseer' campaign.
Voting open as young video makers in India compete to support Brazil in solving resource problems
Mar 22, 2017, at 12:32 am
London, Mar 21 (IBNS): Children and young people from a village in India have produced a video which is short-listed in a global video competition that is helping to secure future supplies of food, water and energy in Brazil.
International art show in Kolkata focuses on erasing political boundaries
Mar 21, 2017, at 09:00 pm
Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): Fifteen artists from eight countries came together recently in Kolkata to express their vision that the world needs to erase all political boundaries and come under one umbrella.
Kolkata: Rotary Club honours women at Swayam Siddha Awards
Mar 21, 2017, at 08:01 pm
Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): The 11th edition of Swayam Siddha was held recently at the Sandre Hall, Calcutta School of Music.
Mehmood Ali wins the 92.7 BIG FM’s ‘Hit Thhe Hit Rahenge’ award
Mar 21, 2017, at 07:30 pm
Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS): Mehmood Ali, was a true comedian who not only entertained audiences for decades but also inspired a horde of aspiring comedians. His immense contribution to the golden era, was nothing short of perfection.
Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav to be held across North-east India starting from Thursday
Mar 21, 2017, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Culture will host the fifth ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav (RSM) in the north eastern region between Mar 23 and 31, 2017.
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SpiceJet spreads joy to 50 underprivileged children through GivingWingsToDreams
Mar 21, 2017, at 03:18 am
Gurgaon, Mar 20 (IBNS): SpiceJet, a low-cost carrier, yet again embarked on its journey of #GivingWingsToDreams by offering the special treat to around 50 underprivileged children in association with the Rotary Club of Chandigarh.
Being aware and raising alarm are key to stopping human trafficking say campaigners
Mar 18, 2017, at 08:58 pm
Kolkata, March 18 (IBNS): An awareness campaign against human trafficking was recently launched in Kolkata by the US Consulate Kolkata in collaboration with Indian non-government organisations.
International artists comment on contemporary world at art exhibition in Kolkata
Mar 17, 2017, at 10:49 pm
Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS): Art lovers of Kolkata are in for a treat with Chander Haat presenting a multi-disciplinary art exhibition titled 'Life and Time: The Changing Landscape', with participation from artists around the world.
Kolkata: Workshop on Jhumur ensures survival of one of Bengal's folk music genre
Mar 16, 2017, at 07:22 pm
Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS): Noting a revival in popular interest in folk and traditional songs of Bengal, the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music & Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University and the Sangeet Natak Academy have organised a workshop on Jhumur in Kolkata.
eBay India launches ‘Throwback Edition’ sale to celebrate 12 years in India
Mar 15, 2017, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, Mar 15 (IBNS): Online marketplace www.ebay.in is celebrating its 12 years in India with the launch of a 'Throwback Edition sale' and an online gaming contest called 'Kaun Banega Champion'.