“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.
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.
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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.
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.
New kid in Park Street block, Mamagoto adds to Kolkata's fine dining experience
Jan 05, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Park Street with its array of restaurants has never disappointed us. Mamagoto is the new kid in the block. Needless to say, this much acclaimed chain of Pan Asian Restaurant had huge expectations built up around it as soon as it opened its doors in Kolkata. One fine weekend we decided to give it a try. And true to its reputation this newly opened Kolkata restaurant did not disappoint us.
JW Marriott Kitchen in Kolkata offers international fare
Jan 05, 2017, at 05:50 pm
The Kitchen at JW Marriott, the recently opened five-star hotel in Kolkata, offers a truly international fare with dashes of the local favourites.
Cable TV Show 2017 inaugurated in Kolkata
Jan 04, 2017, at 10:53 pm
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS): Cable TV Show 2017 Kolkata, one of the largest shows on satellite and cable television & broadband in India, was flagged off on Wednesday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Chief Guest, Janab Firhad Hakim, Minister-in-Charge of Municipal Affairs, inaugurated the event in the presence of Guest-of-Honour, Aroop Biswas, Minister-in-Charge, Housing & Youth Affairs, Government of West Bengal.
Kolkata to host ‘Flame of Hope’ on Jan 21
Jan 03, 2017, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS): Tata Medical Center, a not-for-profit facility providing comprehensive cancer treatment and care at Kolkata, announces a performing arts evening, ‘Flame of Hope’, in Kolkata on Jan 21.
Google doodles to celebrate Savitribai Phule's 186th birth anniversary
Jan 03, 2017, at 07:00 pm
Mountain View, Jan 3 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Tuesday doodled to commemorate the 186th birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule.
Bad Service: Consumers don't need to pay service fee at restaurants, says govt
Jan 02, 2017, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Giving a major relief to customers, the Indian government on Monday announced that if someone is unhappy with the service then he can refuse to pay the service fee which is tacked on the bill by several restaurants.
Kolkata Trams: A nostalgia-driven ride
Jan 02, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): A select group of senior citizens in Kolkata travelled down memory lane in a special New Year Day Tram ride organised by a city-based event management firm, Mintlime.
Google doodles to celebrate new year
Jan 01, 2017, at 11:49 pm
New York, Jan 1 (IBNS): With a doodle showing dropping of balloons, popular search engine Google on Sunday celebrated new year.
Celebrities, revellers usher in new year with grand celebrations
Jan 01, 2017, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): With the clock striking midnight, people across world engrossed in several merrymaking activities to embrace the new year amid fun, fiesta and entertainment.
Google celebrates 250th birth anniversary of Charles Macintosh
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:49 pm
Mountain View, Dec 29 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Thursday celebrated the 250th birth anniversary of Charles Macintosh, the inventor of waterproof fabrics.
Uber rides into party-season with #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): On-demand ride-sharing company Uber on Thursday announced #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign, supported by SaveLIFE foundation.
Wrangler introduces its all new black collection
Dec 26, 2016, at 10:20 pm
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Trends come and go, but there’s something endlessly chic and timeless about the colour black.
STORY invites underprivileged kids to participate in its Christmas carnival
Dec 26, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS): In keeping with the true spirit of Yuletide, STORY, Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, hosted nearly 100 underprivileged kids from Future Hope Foundation, CRY and CINI Asha, to bring joy into the lives of these kids.
Kolkata to host Samaroh Rotary International District 3291 Conference next month
Dec 25, 2016, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS): Samaroh- the annual District Conference of Rotary International District 3291 shall be held at the Nicco Park Big Lawns from Jan 6-8.
Santoor player Chiradip Sarkar performs at Weaver's Studio Centre in Kolkata
Dec 24, 2016, at 05:24 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Santoor player Chiradip Sarkar performed at Weaver's Studio Centre in Kolkata recently.
When a Bollywood journalist turned to fiction
Dec 24, 2016, at 04:29 pm
It is always a challenge to review the work of a journalist who writes fiction. As journalists, we are trained to look for that one 'peg', the hook where to hang a tale. Whether it is about man-made tragedy, a natural calamity, an everyday affair or even just a face in the crowd, every journalist looks for that story that touches lives, makes for a headline that grabs attention and gets people to pause, read, reflect.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces add flavour to Serendipity Arts Festival
Dec 23, 2016, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, a pioneer in preserving India's heritage for over a century, hosted a sit-down dinner at Vivanta by Taj- Fort Aguada, Goa as a part of the Serendipity Arts Festival - a curated integrative arts and culture festival.
Titan Eyeplus launches first store in Uttarpara
Dec 23, 2016, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata/Uttarpara, Dec 23 (IBNS): Titan Eyeplus,an optical retail chain from Titan Company Limited, inaugurated a new store in Uttarpara.
Five Must Visit Restaurants You Need To Try Out this Christmas
Dec 23, 2016, at 07:10 pm
Very few cities revel in the spirit of Carnival as much as Kolkata does during the Christmas. True to its core, this city of joy is a must visit if you want to get a true blue feel of the spirit of Kolkata. Since the time I can remember, Christmas in this city is synonymous to Park Street, Bow Barracks and going out and indulging in a good and sumptuous Christmas dinner. If you are in Kolkata during this festive span, here are the 5 must visit places, where you can let down your hair and soak in the joyous spirit of Christmas and treat the Foodie in you with some amazing offerings.
Priyanka Chopra shines as Pantene’s newest ambassador
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS)Pantene, a hair care brand, on Thursday welcomed global superstar and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as their newest global brand ambassador.