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JW Marriott Kolkata offering dine-in and delivery facilities for Father's Day

Jun 18, 2020, at 10:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has arranged for both dine in and delivery facilities for all those keen to celebrate Father's Day on June 21.

Online shopping temporary, people will revisit stores: Starmark CEO Gautam Jatia

Jun 18, 2020, at 11:18 am

Despite the surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, India entered into Unlock 1 paving way for the reopening of restaurants, malls, religious places. Starmark, Kolkata's bookstore chain, has also thrown its gates wide open for its customers. Has the footfall been the same or the scenario changed?  Starmark's CEO Gautam Jatia was in conversation with India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh

Cancel CBSE board exams, use internal assessments for results: Sisodia to HRD Minister

Jun 17, 2020, at 08:24 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday suggested Union Human Resource Development (HRD) minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ to cancel the board exams of class 10th and 12th, and declare their results based on term exams and internal assessments in the wake of rising Corona cases.

SC directs CBSE to chalk out the way on remaining board papers by June 23

Jun 17, 2020, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to come up with a solution by June 23, Tuesday on how the remaining papers of Class 10th and 12th board exams, slated from July 1-15, can be conducted or evaluated keeping in view prevailing COVID-19 situation.

Paytm introduces contactless ticketing for state-run buses for safe city commuting

Jun 16, 2020, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: India's leading financial services platform Paytm on Tuesday announced that it has launched a contactless ticket buying facility for state-run local transport buses and promote safe intracity travel.

Coca-Cola India’s ‘Ummeedo Wali Dhoop’ campaign salutes positivity, togetherness and generosity of the human spirit

Jun 16, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Celebrating the ability of human spirit to persevere and to always emerge stronger, Coca-Cola India has released a series of stories narrated through the digital medium as short films, static posts on its social assets and long format stories on Coca-Cola India Journey titled ‘Ummeedo Wali Dhoop’, recognizing beacons of hope, countless acts of selflessness, kindness and courage. 

Hamdard Laboratories India forays into the ‘ready to drink’ segment with RoohAfza Fusion and RoohAfza Milkshake

Jun 16, 2020, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi: Hamdard Laboratories India owns a legacy of more than 100 years and is one of India’s largest and most trustworthy names in the FMCG and foods sector.

Get ready for the new normal world: “Transformation Series 2020” tells you how

Jun 15, 2020, at 09:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for stability in this pandemic-mauled world and want to put a confident foot forward as you go out to meet the new normal world, an e-talk titled ‘Transformation Series 2020’ may help you to find the answers.

IIT Kharagpur students develop social distancing tracking device for use at crowded sites

Jun 14, 2020, at 11:24 am

Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: A students' research group at IIT Kharagpur, Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV), has developed a low-cost AI-based cyber-physical system for monitoring social distance in public places.

British Council announces Digital Pride Festival featuring #MoreFilmsForFreedom

Jun 13, 2020, at 03:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In celebration of global Pride Month in June, British Council presents #MoreFilmsForFreedom, a global collection of three short films that showcase new filmmaking voices supporting creative collaborations which explore LGBTIQ+ themes.

Canada: South Asian Festival featuring arts, culture and music goes digital this year

Jun 13, 2020, at 03:05 am

Brampton/IBNS: The festivals of Arts & Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA) in Canada's Brampton will be presented digitally this year owing to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Xiaomi India partners with The Sourav Ganguly Foundation for Amphaan relief measures

Jun 12, 2020, at 04:49 pm

Bengaluru: Xiaomi India recently announced their partnership with The Sourav Ganguly Foundation to provide relief and assistance to families in the areas affected by cyclone Amphaan.

Starmark to pay musical tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam to celebrate his 121st birth anniversary

Jun 10, 2020, at 08:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark will pay a musical tribute to poet-writer-musician Kazi Nazrul Islam at 6 pm on Friday through its Facebook page.

Kurry Patta urges patrons to sample their special lockdown menu, including ordering a special coffee decoction

Jun 09, 2020, at 10:46 pm

Kolkata-based Kurry Patta, a popular brand dishing out largely south Indian cuisine, has decided to reach out to patrons with a special menu available during this lockdown period.

Kolkata’s popular Mughlai restaurant Aminia opens with 30 percent seating capacity

Jun 09, 2020, at 10:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Aminia, a popular Kolkata restaurant specialising in Mughlai cuisine, opened its dine-in facilities from June 8, after remaining shut through the pandemic related lockdown phase.

Visitors flock to Acropolis Mall in Kolkata in the post pandemic revival phase

Jun 08, 2020, at 10:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Malls in Kolkata are safe to visit, assured Sushil Mohta, President, Credai West Bengal, on Monday, with all Covid-19 related hygiene protocols in place.  

TCS Fit4Life ‘Run as #OneTCS’ a virtual running drive as part of Global Running Day celebrations

Jun 08, 2020, at 10:32 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, as a part of its TCS Fit4life initiative organised a virtual running event ‘Run as  #OneTCS’ on the occasion of Global Running Day.

Do you know how Indian cities are faring on the mental wellbeing index during this pandemic crisis?

Jun 08, 2020, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad rank at the top and bottom of the mental wellbeing index (MWBI) in these times of pandemic crisis, according to a whitepaper published by TRA Research, an Indian consumer insights and brand analytics company.

#SaalBhar60: Delhiites seek policies to ensure air remains clean post lockdown

Jun 07, 2020, at 02:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: On World Environment Day, a large number of people joined a digital campaign called #SaalBhar60 to demand clean air in Delhi and other cities.

Boys outshine girls in AssamHSLC examination

Jun 06, 2020, at 05:56 pm

Guwahati: TheBoard of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) on Saturday declared the Class 10High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination results.

Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts in Purulia to reopen on Jun 15 after lockdown

Jun 05, 2020, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For the travel addicts and those looking for a perfect getaway after the stressful isolation and lockdown for nearly three months, the Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd (PEPL) has decided to throw open its Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts from Jun 15, 2020.

Khushee’s 'Amar Bangla Abar Sobuj Hok' initiative to plant one-lac saplings in Bengal

Jun 05, 2020, at 10:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Khushee, a Kolkata-based non-profit voluntary movement, flagged off its community outreach initiative - “Amar Bangla Abar Sobuj Hok” (Greening my Bengal again) - on the occasion of the World Environment Day on Friday announced to plant one lac saplings.

Utsara 2020: Explore north-east India's culture with Mumbai airport's Jaya He Museum

Jun 05, 2020, at 08:29 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Catch the 'Utsara 2020', the second edition of a cultural carnival organised by GVK-led Mumbai International Airport managing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's (CSMIA) Jaya He museum, until July 15 this year.

Once upon a time in 2020: Meri Aavya: A bedtime story with a 'wake-up' call message, says Sundeep Bhutoria

Jun 05, 2020, at 06:45 pm

Kolkata: An inspirational video in Hindi on the social media - “Once upon a time in 2020: Meri Aavya” - in which cultural connoisseur and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria recites a bedtime story to his young daughter Aavya M Bhutoria has created a buzz in the online world with accolades and congratulatory messages by Twitterati pouring in ever since it was posted.

Matrix India digitally training hairdressers and salon technicians in safety and sanitization protocols

Jun 03, 2020, at 08:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Matrix India, part of L’Oréal’s Professional Products Division, recently said that they have been holding digital training for their hairdressers through the lockdown period to keep them prepared for business during the post pandemic recovery period.

5benefits of livingin Qatar

Jun 02, 2020, at 05:04 pm

With its high standard of living, luxurious entertainment scene, andzeroincome tax, Qatar is undoubtedly a fantastic place to live as an expat. And if you are considering moving there, here are 5benefits that might help sway your decision.

Kolkata: Food experts share health tips with students of JDBI

May 30, 2020, at 06:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The concept - ‘Eat Healthy to Stay Healthy’ - has changed perceptions towards healthy living in urban India.

Motivational song 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj' by Bollywood singer Shaan goes viral during lockdown

May 30, 2020, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj', a music video with a song by Bollywood singer Shaan (Shantanu Mukherjee) went viral during the lockdown, in May 2020.

Kolkata restaurant follows strict health norms for food delivery, also distributing food to people in distress

May 30, 2020, at 06:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: One of Kolkata's popular restaurants, Aminia, known for Mughlai and Awadhi cuisines, is undertaking doorstep delivery of their popular dishes, maintaining strict food and personal hygiene measures, the company said in a recent release.

Girls of Mumbaistan result of my understanding of women: Author Piyush Jha

May 29, 2020, at 04:16 pm

Filmmaker-author Piyush Jha was the guest at the latest edition of An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in May. Jha during an online conversation with filmmaker Arindam Sil spoke about his latest book Girls of Mumbaistan, women, transgender and his genre of crime-fiction. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excepts of the conversation