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Kathak exponent Keka Sinha stages 'The Flame Eternal' in Kolkata

Jan 27, 2017, at 07:16 pm

Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS): To commemorate the 154th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanda, the late Indian philosopher and Hindu monk, Kathak exponent Keka Sinha staged ‘The Flame Eternal’, a dance drama, in Kolkata recently.

92.7 Big FM joined hands with Big Bazaar to celebrate New Year with underprivileged kids

Jan 27, 2017, at 04:56 am

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): 92.7 BIG FM, India’s Largest and No.1 Radio Network, has always been at the forefront of engaging listeners with real yet unique offerings and by indulging in festive spirit.

Studio by Starmark is hosting Monapali’s Homestyles- an exclusive collection of cushion covers and table mats

Jan 27, 2017, at 03:02 am

Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): Studio by Starmark is hosting Monapali’s Homestyles, a collection of cushion covers and tablemats, at its outlet at Emami Market in Kolkata.

Ashley Judd takes part in Apne Aap fund raising to fight sex trafficking

Jan 26, 2017, at 07:55 pm

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): Hollywood actress and activist Ashley Judd, who had been visiting different brothels for last few days being associated with Apne App Women Worldwide, was present at a fund raising programme here on Wednesday organised by Apne Aap and Kolkata Gives.

Google posts colourful doodle on homepage to celebrate R-Day

Jan 26, 2017, at 05:31 pm

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Thursday decorated its homepage with a colourful doodle to celebrate India's 68th Republic Day.

The Red Bull Tour Bus ends its east tour in Kolkata on a high note

Jan 25, 2017, at 09:12 pm

Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Red Bull Tour Bus ended its first tour of the year in Kolkata on Sunday evening with a stellar gig featuring the Pune-based band Agnee and local Indie rock/funk act Neel and the Lightbulbs.

Kolkata: Times Music launches album Folk Studio-The Ballads of Bengal

Jan 24, 2017, at 08:46 pm

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): The less people tinker with the originality of folk songs, the better, believes Debojyoti Mishra, the music director of album Folk Studio - The Ballads of Bengal, which was recently launched in Kolkata by Starmark in association with Times Music.

Moved my home in a whiff! UrbanClap to my rescue for Packers & Movers

Jan 24, 2017, at 08:19 pm

Finally, I landed my dream job last month! It was simply the firm and designation I had wanted all my life. The only hitches to this dream coming true were the short notice and the location of my new office. The new workplace was located at the other end of the city. My current residence at that point in time was Noida and my new office was in Gurgaon. Re locating was the only option. But that was not all. I had to re locate in just 2 days!Since it was my dream job, I decided to go ahead.

Art was my inner calling: Swati Pasari

Jan 24, 2017, at 08:15 pm

Young and vivacious, Swati Pasari started painting in her late teens. Hailing from a business family in Kolkata, Swati tried her hand at the family business before finding her inner calling in art. The young artist also attributes a large part of her present life to pranic-healing and its effects. In a conversation with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Swati opens up about art, life, pranic-healing and art market in India.

Red Bull Tour Bus ends its east tour in Kolkata

Jan 23, 2017, at 10:14 pm

Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): The Red Bull Tour Bus ended its first tour of the year in Kolkata on Sunday evening with a stellar gig featuring the Pune-based band Agnee and local Indie rock/funk act Neel and the Lightbulbs. Both bands made their debut atop the Red Bull Tour Bus, and delivered performances that will be remembered for some time to come.

Amway India enters into consumer durables segment with launch of cookware range

Jan 22, 2017, at 08:32 pm

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Amway India, a direct selling company, has expanded its product portfolio and entered into the domain of consumer durables with the launch of Amway Queen, a cookware range.

Top 3 Rummy Sites for Cash Rummy Games

Jan 20, 2017, at 06:15 pm

Rummy is one of the few card games in India which promise endless excitement to the players. Being a game which improves your analytical and strategic thinking, you can hook on to the game for hours without boredom. One of the challenges of playing traditional rummy games is that it takes some to effort to begin a game by coordinating with the players and dealing the cards. With the introduction of online rummy websites, players can now seamlessly enjoy pure rummy gaming experience without any delay.

Wrangler introduces its all new black collection!

Jan 18, 2017, at 10:22 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Trends come and go, but there’s something endlessly chic and timeless about the colour black. Keeping in mind the hottest fashion trends, Wrangler -the classic American denim brand -launches its all-new Black on Black collection.

Priyanka Chopra gets thicker, stronger hair in just 14 days with the new Pantene

Jan 17, 2017, at 10:06 pm

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): Pantene, one of India’s leading hair care brands has launched a new and improved formula with new brand ambassador Priyanka Chopra.

Actors Prosenjit, Dev and Paoli Dam launch Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s book ‘Long Island Iced Tea’

Jan 16, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): Tollywood actors Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev and Paoli Dam launched journalist-turned writer Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s fictional book, ‘Long Island Iced Tea’ here on Saturday.

Kolkata's tryst with Haveli Sangeet on Makar Sankranti

Jan 16, 2017, at 07:12 pm

Kolkata, January 16 (IBNS): Indian classical music singer, Suman Ghosh, enthralled the classical music lovers of Kolkata with Haveli Sangeet, at Weavers Studio, Center for the Arts, on the day of Makar Sankranti.

Samaroh- Rotary International District 3291 Conference held in Kolkata

Jan 16, 2017, at 05:21 pm

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Samaroh- the annual Rotary District Conference of Rotary International District 3291 was held at the Nicco Park Lawns, Salt Lake.

David Guetta performs in three Sunburn Arena shows in 48 hours

Jan 16, 2017, at 04:41 am

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS): Inspite of controversies, the Godfather of EDM, David Guetta kept his date with India and the organizers of the tour Percept Live ensured a glitch free global experience.

Vintage Asia opens its gates to food lover of Kolkata

Jan 15, 2017, at 07:43 pm

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): One can warm up this winter with mouth watering Asian delicacies at the Vintage Asia, an Asian fine-dining restaurant at the JW Marriott Kolkata which opens its gate to the food lover of Kolkata recently.

“Mouth the South” brings South India to South Kolkata at Park Plaza, Ballygunge

Jan 14, 2017, at 07:57 pm

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): South Indian cuisine is much more than dosa and uthappam and Kolkata restaurant K-19, is out to prove that.

Cream Centre, Vyoma Innovus and Mind Body Soul collaborate to cheer underprivileged kids

Jan 14, 2017, at 07:36 pm

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): The underprivileged children do not deserve left overs but the best of food and crockery said Prasant Menon of Cream Centre Restaurant in Kolkata when Nandini Choudhari of Mind Body Soul approached him for doing something for the hapless children.

Emami Chisel Art brings songs of amity an exhibition of painting by Bratin Khan, Sutapa Khan to Kolkata

Jan 14, 2017, at 02:09 am

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Emami Chisel sets off an exhibition titled Songs of Amity, an exhibition showcasing different styles of paintings, by eminent Indian artist Bratin Khan & Sutapa Khan in Kolkata on Friday.

David Guetta's Mumbai concert called off

Jan 13, 2017, at 10:34 pm

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Mumbai concert of Grammy Award-winning DJ and music producer David Guetta, which was scheduled to be held on Friday, has been called off, media reports said.

India celebrates Swami Vivekananda's 154th birth anniversary

Jan 12, 2017, at 07:36 pm

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): India on Thursday celebrated the 154th birth anniversary of late spiritual guru, Hindu monk and philosopher Swami Vivekananda.

Kolkata: Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts to host Haveli Sangeet on Jan 14

Jan 11, 2017, at 11:47 pm

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts is all set to enthrall audience with a session of traditional Haveli Sangeet

New Delhi World Book Fair to focus on women's writing down the years

Jan 07, 2017, at 07:12 pm

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): The theme 'Manushi' chosen for the New Delhi World Book Fair is very crucial in present times to understand women perspective, said Union HRD Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey while inaugurating the nine-day fair starting on Saturday.

Google pays tribute to Sandford Fleming on his 190th birthday

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:21 pm

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Popular search Google on Saturday paid tribute to Scottish Canadian engineer and inventor Sandford Fleming on his 190th birthday with a doodle.

Indian Red Cross Society volunteers get BLS training from Narayana Superspeciality Hospital ahead of Ganga Sagar Mela

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:56 am

Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): To let the devotees have a safe Ganga Sagar Mela this year, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah has partnered with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS). Through this partnership the hospital provides Basic Life Support (BLS) Training to 150 members of the Red Cross Society, who would be present at the Ganga Sagar Mela 2017 as volunteers.

Suzlon Foundation installs solar lights at welfare hostels in Andhra's Anantapur

Jan 06, 2017, at 04:35 am

Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, jan 5 (IBNS): Suzlon Foundation in collaboration with Menda Foundation, undertook a drive to install solar lights across six welfare hostels in Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh.