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.

Over 1500 Fish Knights from Lovely Professional University join Tata Power's Act for Mahseer conservation movement

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.

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'.

CloudWalker launches Cloud TV for limitless digital entertainment

Mar 15, 2017, at 09:46 pm

Kolkata, Mar 15 (IBNS): Cloud TV is for viewers looking for limitless digital entertainment on television, announced CloudWalker Streaming Technologies, recently, in Kolkata.

India celebrates the festival of colours Holi with enthusiasm and religious fervour

Mar 13, 2017, at 09:46 pm

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): The festival of colours, Holi, is being celebrated across India, especially in the northern and western states, on Monday with religious fervour and enthusiasm.

Google observes Holi with interactive doodle

Mar 13, 2017, at 04:09 pm

Mountain View, Mar 13 (IBNS): Tech giant Google on Monday observed Holi with an interactive doodle.

Mexican food and Latino music spice up Monkey Bar's 'Taco Libre Festival'

Mar 12, 2017, at 11:29 pm

Kolkata, Mar 12 (Not in Town /IBNS): Do you wish to live like a Mexican while absorbing the beauty of the Victoria Memorial, St. Paul's Cathedral and most of Central Kolkata with your eyes ?

IIT Hyderabad ace coding challenge TCS CodeVita Season Five

Mar 11, 2017, at 08:49 pm

Mumbai, Mar 11 (IBNS): Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad and Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology won the top three spots, respectively, at the coding challenge organised by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Shashi Tharoor’s “Inglorious Empire” unveiled in London

Mar 09, 2017, at 06:45 pm

London/Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): The British edition of Dr Shashi Tharoor’s latest book “Inglorious Empire” (An Era of Darkness) was formally unveiled at a function in London by Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Y K Sinha.

Fitness to me is how to deal with life positively: Milind Soman

Mar 08, 2017, at 08:27 pm

Former supermodel and fitness expert Milind Soman was present in Kolkata at an event “Walking Warriors-The Women of Today” to speak about the Pinkathon, the biggest women’s run in India and its debut run here. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks exclusively with him.

People hardly know about true meaning of health: Milind Soman

Mar 07, 2017, at 09:28 pm

Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): Former supermodel and fitness expert Milind Soman has said that he has always been inspired by women in life as he attended an event in the eastern city ahead of Pinkathon, India’s biggest women’s run founded by him.

Indian women continue to be viewed as supplementary bread earners in families, finds survey

Mar 07, 2017, at 08:39 pm

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Women are the backbone of the family as homemakers, as well as, employees in the workforce.

Could technology improve the lives of people living with dementia?

Mar 07, 2017, at 02:57 am

Queensland, Mar 6 (IBNS): Being able to tell your family you love them, order a meal at a cafe, and talk to friends are all things most people take for granted— but for people living with dementia, communication difficulties can lead to isolation.