International education week celebrated in Kolkata
Nov 18, 2014, at 06:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education jointly celebrate the International Education Week every year in November to promote international education and cultural exchange worldwide.
CRY launches 'Project Unlearn'
Nov 17, 2014, at 06:21 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Child Rights and You (CRY) has recently launched a nationwide campaign 'Project Unlearn' in an attempt to help children in labour across India.
Jacqueline Fernandez unveils Body Shop youth serum
Nov 15, 2014, at 06:16 pm
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS) The Body Shop, UK's iconic retailer of cosmetics and toiletries along with the vivacious brand ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez, unveiled the youth enhancing Concentrate-the 'Drops of Youth Serum'. This powerful serum contains 98% ingredients of natural origin delivering the results for a young, healthier and radiant skin in just 5 days, claimed the company.
Magnet action brings together Saif, Yuvraj for first time
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:18 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan and ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh come together in the latest Fair & Lovely MEN commercial. The handsome hunks are seen talking about their skincare regime and how they beat the harsh outdoors by using Fair & Lovely Men Max Fairness cream and face wash.
VIP ropes in Alia as brand ambassador of Caprese
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:15 am
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Luggage provider VIP Industries Ltd., has roped in Bollywood newbie Alia Bhatt as the ambassador for its brand Caprese.
Story launches 'Share A Story' initiative for underprivileged children in Kolkata
Nov 14, 2014, at 03:38 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): To commemorate the Children's Day, book store Story has announced its 'Share A Story' initiative in order to encourage the donation of books to underprivileged children in Kolkata.
Uma captures different forms of Shiva on canvas
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:25 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) Painter Uma Bardhan has captured different forms of Indian god Lord Shiva in his twenty four works as the people of Kolkata can see her creations at the Chemould gallery in the city's Park Street area till Nov 15.
RED FM launches initiative 'Raunac Ki Dilli-10 Lakh Tere Haath'
Nov 12, 2014, at 01:41 am
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Radio network 93.5 RED FM has come up with a new initiative-'Raunac Ki Dilli - 10 Lakh Tere Haath'.
Kolkata gets its own wax museum
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:23 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Today, Kolkata joins the likes of London, Berlin, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bangkok in having its own Wax Museum.
Nusrat Jahan inaugurates 4th Max store in Kolkata
Nov 10, 2014, at 04:31 am
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): Bengali actress Nusrat Jahan inaugurated the 4th ‘Max’ store at Avani Riverside Mall in Kolkata on Sunday.
Google doodles to mark 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall
Nov 09, 2014, at 04:57 pm
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by decorating its homepage with an interactive video doodle.
Agnimitra Paul launches "Art Utsav 2014" in Kolkata
Nov 09, 2014, at 06:32 am
Kolkata, Nov 8 (IBNS): Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul launched an art exhibition titled "Art Utsav 2014" at Mirage Art Gallery in Kolkata on Saturday.
Christopher C Doyle's The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret launched in Kolkata
Nov 09, 2014, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata's bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland Ltd., hosted the launch of Christopher C Doyle’s 'The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret' at its South City Mall outlet here on Friday.
Paayel launches Upananda store in Kolkata
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:22 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Upananda, the innovative fashion brand store which looks to empower underprivileged women was inaugurated by Bengali film actress Paayel Sarkar at ICCR, Cafe in Kolkata recently.
Another Soliloquy launched in Kolkata
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:00 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark hosted at its South City Mall outlet the launch of Another Soliloquy, a book of poems written by Ananya Chatterjee and Shruti Goswami recently.
Taj Group launches complimentary Wi-Fi access across its hotels
Nov 07, 2014, at 02:03 am
Kolkata / Mumbai, Nov 6 (IBNS): The Taj Group on Thursday announced that starting Nov 15 it will introduce complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity for residential guests across its 125 hotels around the globe.
Asha Audio launches "Sudhu Tor Jnyo", an album by Sandip Ray
Nov 07, 2014, at 02:01 am
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): In its latest venture, Asha Audio Company has launched "Sudhu Tor Jnyo", an album of Bengali modern songs sung by Sandip Ray.
Kolkatans to experience 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus'
Nov 06, 2014, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) Leading global telecommunications services provider "Bharti Airtel", in association with Kolkata State Transport Corporation ,announced the launch of Kolkata’s first 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus' service in the city on Wednesday.
Apeejay Oxford Bookstore announced India's biggest book deal
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): India's first and biggest book deal between the author Jeroninio "Jerry" Almeida for his Karma Kurry The Hero in Me book series and Jaico Publishing House was announced recently at Oxford Bookstore here.
Hass Avocados from New Zealand now available in India
Nov 01, 2014, at 04:41 am
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS): New Zealand Hass avocados are available in India from now until the end of February and currently available in organized retail stores like Godrej Natures Basket, Food Hall and INA Market in single packs, twin packs or on kg basis.
Aditya Roy Kapur, Kunaal Roy Kapur inaugurate Mumbai Cerafest
Nov 01, 2014, at 03:53 am
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IBNS): CERAFEST-Mumbai's first ever ceramic pottery exhibition, put together by 22 leading potters of Mumbai, was inaugurated by Bollywood heart throb Aditya Roy Kapur and Kunaal Roy Kapur at Coomaraswami Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai on Friday.
Rajasthan lifestyle exhibition to begin on Nov 21
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) :The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust, spearheaded by Diya Kumari of Jaipur, brings alive the magic of vibrant Rajasthan, with Treasures of Rajasthan Season II-A Lifestyle Exhibition that will provide a rare treat to lovers of design in New Delhi. Encompassing heritage travel, luxury craft, fine art and revivalist textiles, the exhibition showcases the rich and rare treasure trunk of Rajasthan.
Nita Ambani invited to join the global war against cancer
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:21 am
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS) Nita M. Ambani, Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, has been invited to join the Board of Visitors of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, which through seven decades of painstaking research and patient care has been committed to Making Cancer History®.
India's first international real estate magazine launched
Oct 31, 2014, at 12:19 am
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Smek India Group, who pioneered the innovative real estate news portal realtyfact.com in the past, recently launched its exclusive magazine "Realty Fact" on real estate and luxury real estate lifestyle at a grand and scintillating event held recently in New Delhi. This splendid publication was designed to enhance real estate social networking and extend business relations in the real estate industry.
Oriflame India signs Huma Qureshi as brand ambassador
Oct 30, 2014, at 07:48 am
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS) : Direct Selling major, Oriflame India on Wednesday unveiled Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi as the face for the brand's color cosmetic range-The ONE.
Manan launches new store in Meherchand market in Delhi
Oct 28, 2014, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): With more than a decade of experience, Manan launched its largest, two-storey store in the bustling Meher Chand Market.This is Manan’s third store in the capital, including its chic store in Hauz Khas Village and its flagship colonial-style store in Khan Market.
Google doodles to mark Mangalyaan's one month in Mars orbit
Oct 25, 2014, at 12:27 am
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS) Orbiting the red planet, as India's Mars Orbiter Mission, the Mangalyaan,completes one month, popular Indian search engine Google on Friday decorated its homapage with a doodle to mark the occasion.
METRO Community Stars Awards 2014 salute community heroes
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS) METRO Cash & Carry India's Community Stars Awards 2014 were awarded to salute the spirit of community-driven entrepreneurship, demonstrated by 4 ambassadors of social change in the cities of Kolkata, Bangalore and Delhi.
Cyber hub restaurants collaborate with SABMiller India's 'Respect the Road' campaign
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:31 pm
Gurgaon, Oct 21 (IBNS): Popular restaurants of Cyber Hub such as The Wine Company, Beer Cafe, Sutra, Italiano, Brix and others have joined hands with SABMiller India's 'Respect the Road' campaign this festive season. These restaurants will promote responsible drinking in the coming festive season encouraging their customers to be safe and use alternatives to drinking and driving such as calling a cab, hiring a chauffeur or designating a buddy to drive.
Banglanatok.com showcases project to preserve folk musics
Oct 19, 2014, at 01:28 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) A Kolkata-based organisation "Banglanatok.com" showcased their project at the American Centre to preserve three genres of traditional folk musics- Bhawaiya songs of North Bengal, Bhatiali songs of Sunderbans in South Bengal and Bangla Qawwali of Kolkata.