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Kolkata artists create unique online platform to spread Indian music

May 28, 2015, at 03:03 pm

Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): It is not every day that one comes across a couple who not only dedicate their lives to music but also attempt to go global with Indian music, riding on the power of digital media, thus imparting lessons and enriching music enthusiasts with the untold journey of an original piece of work.

Bikram Ghosh's academy announces city's fourth center of performing arts

May 26, 2015, at 07:54 pm

Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS): Bikram Ghosh Academy of performing Arts (BGAPA), a private institution for providing professional training in music,dance,and musical instruments, recently announced the launch of its fourth center in Kolkata from June 2015.

Kolkata: SNU to start admissions for U.G and P.G courses

May 26, 2015, at 07:52 pm

Kolkata,May 26 (IBNS): Shiv Nadar University, a higher education institution in Uttar Pradesh, has announced admission for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses for 2015-16 academic year on Monday, in Kolkata.

Kolkata hosts summer party in association with Jim Beam

May 26, 2015, at 12:10 am

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): Kolkata's first summer party, in association with Jim Beam, provided much needed respite from the soaring temperature on Sunday at a city hotel.

From gadgets to personal care, young India endorses shopping online

May 25, 2015, at 03:50 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): The era of digitization has brought the market to the finger-tips of a young netizen via their laptops, smart phones and tabs and is keeping them hooked.

Music enthusiasts of Ranaghat rejoice as Indian Idol Academy sets it footprint in the region

May 24, 2015, at 06:36 am

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Indian Idol Academy, a joint initiative of KarmYog Education Network (KEN) and FremantleMedia, owner of the brand Idol, set its foot in Ranaghat on Saturday, with a vision of introducing new era of music learning experience.

India's first Haute Aqua unveiled

May 23, 2015, at 02:32 am

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Prystine Food & Beverages Pvt Ltd , a premium functional beverage company, announced the launch of its exotic range of fine luxury artesian water, Blue Pine.

Saree store launches new line themed on Tollywood superhit Bela Seshe

May 22, 2015, at 05:41 pm

Kolkata, May 21(IBNS) A couple of weeks after Bela Seshe, a Bengali film, struck a chord with the audience, Priya Gopal Bishoyi, the costume sponsor of the movie, launched a line of sarees to commemorate their success.

Parents Concern launches app to help parents

May 22, 2015, at 08:02 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): In a bid to help parents in upbringing their children, Parents Concern have developed an app named 'ItsMyChild'.

Titan Eyeplus unveils Glares, its new Spring/Summer collection

May 22, 2015, at 04:50 am

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Titan Eyeplus, India's leading eyewear retail chain, introduced the new Spring/Summer collection from Glares by Titan. The new collection consists of chic and trendy sunglasses for men and women which are showcased in the latest print-led campaign for the brand, featuring the new brand Ambassador, Jacqueline Fernandez.

How green is my car

May 21, 2015, at 04:53 pm

Electric cars are fast igniting the automobile fancy of Americans while in India this eco-friendly version of four-wheeler is still not in the reckoning despite lofty government announcements. Sujoy Dhar reports

Panasonic launches rugged handheld tablets, semi-rugged toughbook for Indian market

May 21, 2015, at 03:01 am

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): As a part of Panasonic India's efforts in continuing to focus on product differentiation coupled with developing innovative technological solutions, the company on Wednesday announced the launch of its fully-rugged, 5-inch handheld tablet Toughpad FZ-E1/X1 and its semi-rugged Toughbook CF-54.

Julian Opie Winter travels to India marking the launch of 'The Gallery' at the British Council

May 20, 2015, at 04:33 am

New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): The British Council marks the launch of its new art gallery on Tuesday with an exhibition by leading British artist Julian Opie.

Second Yuva Music Festival announced in aid to rebuild earthquake-hit Nepal

May 19, 2015, at 10:40 pm

Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) Academy for Musical Excellence (AMEC) on Tuesday announced the second edition of the "Yuva Music Festival" in an attempt to help in rebuilding earthquake-hit Nepal.

Red Kitchen & Lounge opens its new outlet in Kolkata

May 17, 2015, at 06:33 am

Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS): Red Kitchen &Lounge has opened their new outlet at Camac Street in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Sahitya Akademi Prize winner Alka Saraogi's new novel to be launched next week

May 16, 2015, at 11:17 pm

Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular bookstore chain Starmark , in association with Rajkamal Prakashan, will host the launch of Sahitya Akademi Prize winner Alka Saraogi’s new novel Jankidas Tejpal Mansion at its outlet in Quest Mall here next week.

India's elder care company TribecaCare expands beyond Kolkata

May 14, 2015, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS) With elder care emerging as a big urban crisis as young members of the families leave their cities for career and greener pastures in other cities or abroad, India's holistic elder care company TribecaCare, which began working in eastern city Kolkata first in 2013, is expanding their services to other metropolises in India.

Story's 'Summer Fest' promises fun-filled vacation for kids

May 14, 2015, at 01:04 pm

Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): Story, the talk-of-the-town leisure store by Primarc Group, has organized a month-long 'Summer Fest' for kids as it does every year in Kolkata.

HolidayIQ.com acquires travel mobile development team from SourceN

May 14, 2015, at 02:21 am

New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): HolidayIQ.com, a travel community, on Wednesday announced the acquisition of the Travel Mobile Development Team from SourceN, a mobile development firm based out of Silicon Valley, USA & Bangalore, India to accelerate mobile offerings to the Indian traveller.

QuEST Ingenium enters 5th year

May 14, 2015, at 12:18 am

Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS) : Riding on the huge success of its past editions, QuEST Ingenium, a national-level engineering contest in its 5th year strives to benefit a large number of graduating engineering students from across India.

Roland Music School launches Jampad

May 13, 2015, at 07:03 am

Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS): Roland Music School launched Eastern India’s Jampad for band lovers today at the Happy Hours Studio, Lansdowne along with its Music Release of the first album by the students of Roland Music School titled "Be yourself..Free yourself" with the band name "Rhythm Rockers".

LimeRoad launches plus size collection

May 13, 2015, at 03:32 am

New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): LimeRoad, a social commerce platform has launched the largest collection of plus size clothing-with more than 800 products available in all sizes for women across the country.

Suburbs witness rising numbers in sky-high residential towers

May 13, 2015, at 02:26 am

Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS): A paradigm shift in the mentality of an Indian residential property buyer gets highly reflected in the rising numbers of high-rise luxury residential towers in the suburban areas, aligned with all the big cities in India.

Story celebrates Mother's Day with a panel discussion on 'Single Motherhood'

May 12, 2015, at 12:04 am

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): Story, one of the most talked about leisure stores of the city, celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday with a panel discussion on 'Single Motherhood'.

India will be important part of Europe's future: EU

May 11, 2015, at 04:35 am

Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS): India will be an important part of Europe's future, because Europe's future is tied to how it is engaged with the rest of the world, said Joāo Cravinho, Ambassador & Head of Delegation, European Union (EU) to India.

It's time again to say "Happy Mother's Day!"

May 10, 2015, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): India on Sunday joined the rest of the world to make mothers feel special as people across the globe celebrates Mother's Day.

Fujifilm announces launch of Instax series in India

May 09, 2015, at 03:56 am

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): Fujifilm India Private Limited has announced the launch of its cutting-edge instant print technology that gives the instant print; instax series in India.

Pets can play important role in helping humans build social relationships: Study

May 09, 2015, at 03:48 am

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): While making friends is not always easy, new research shows that pet ownership can improve the likelihood of forming new relationships, especially in your neighbourhood.

Dettol to promote healthy hand washing habits with a new campaign, new product

May 09, 2015, at 02:36 am

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): As a part of its nationwide initiative 'Dettol Banega Swachh India', RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser) India has on Friday launched a new campaign to raise awareness around good hand washing habits.

Deepika Padukone is the new face of Tanishq

May 09, 2015, at 01:00 am

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq on Friday announced Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone as their brand ambassador.