Starmark 2020 calendar: The Global Footprints of Professor Shanku
Dec 28, 2019, at 12:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Starmark 2020 calendar- The Global Footprints of Professor Shanku— with brief details and Satyajit Ray’s own illustrations, covers Professor Shanku’s adventures not only in his hometown Giridih, but also in the many distant places where his love for exploring the unknown takes him… the Amazon rainforests, Congo, Egypt, Tibet, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Bolivia, Chile, the Sahara and Taklamakan deserts, the underwater world near Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal, and even some mysterious, imaginary islands which were often the subjects of his dreams.
Special gift ideas for the New Year for the last minute buyers
Dec 27, 2019, at 04:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Wondering what to gift your loved ones or may be the boss or a colleague in office then here are a fews suggestions that might come in handy at this late hour.
Kolkata airport staff undergo special training on handling passengers with special needs
Dec 27, 2019, at 04:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In recognition of the importance of handling air passengers with special needs and making their journey a pleasant experience, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and British Deputy High Commission Kolkata jointly organised a training on ‘Soft Skills Development’ at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport.
The Calcutta Art and Flea Project - Kolkata’s first Zero-Waste Youth Festival
Dec 27, 2019, at 12:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: To make people aware of the impact of climate change and how to deal with the problem, Kolkata will host for the first time a Zero-Waste Youth Festival in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Climate Action (UN SDG for Climate Action).
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata rings in its first New Year in the city
Dec 27, 2019, at 12:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are keen to try a new place to welcome the New Year, then head to Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, Marriott International’s first Fairfield property in eastern India, which opened its doors mid-December.
A feast fit for winter of contentment
Dec 27, 2019, at 12:11 am
Come winter and the city of Kolkata gears up for festivities…be it cinema, theatre, music or food and, not to forget, the Christmas.
JW Marriott Kolkata pulls out all the stops for a grand welcome to the New Year
Dec 26, 2019, at 06:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has grand plans to bid the old year goodbye and offer a hearty welcome to the new and wants you to come along too.
Drenched in gold and glitter, Fatty Bao Kolkata readies itself to welcome the New Year
Dec 26, 2019, at 06:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Fatty Bao Kolkata, the popular Pan-Asian rstaurant in the the city, promises to change itself into a sparkling party spot on New Year's eve.
New Year plans from The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Dec 26, 2019, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bid a graceful goodbye to the old year while ringing in the new at The WestIn Kolkata Rajarhat where you have a wide choice across its three restaurants.
Mamata unveils crib set at the Portuguese Cathedral in Kolkata on Christmas
Dec 25, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated at the Christmas night services marking the birth of Lord Jesus at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, also known as the Portuguese Church, on the eve of Xmas here in Kolkata.
India joins rest of the world in celebrating Christmas
Dec 25, 2019, at 09:20 am
New York/IBNS: It's time again for fun, frolic, and revelry as India along with the rest of the world is indulging in merrymaking on Wednesday to celebrate Christmas putting an end to one long year of waiting.
6 things about India only an Indophile would know
Dec 24, 2019, at 08:06 pm
An Indophile is someone who loves India. Its culture, its people, its languages, its natural beauty and India’s amazing cuisine. Scottish Historian like William Darlymple or the musician Jerry Garcia are well-known examples of Indophiles who breathe India.
Kolkata's Nicco Park re-introduces laser thrill ride Shoot The Bhoot
Dec 24, 2019, at 01:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Nicco Park, one of Kolkata's top amusement parks for children and adults, like every year is back with Shoot The Bhoot, an interactive laser thrill ride.
Usher in the Christmas Spirit with CC&FC
Dec 24, 2019, at 01:10 pm
Calcutta Cricket & Football Club, one of the oldest clubs in Asia, is all set to usher in the Christmas spirit with an amazing event.
Amitabh Bachchan to be honoured with 50th Dadasaheb Phalke Award today
Dec 21, 2019, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu will give Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan the prestigious 50th Dadasaheb Phalke Award on December 23.
Kolkata hosting photography exhibition celebrating 30 years of UNCRC
Dec 19, 2019, at 01:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A photography exhibition celebrating 30 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was inaugurated in Kolkata recently.
Mentaid holds Annual Inclusive Sports Meet for 2019
Dec 18, 2019, at 06:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Mentaid, the first registered parents’ organization for the intellectually disabled in West Bengal, recently held its Annual Inclusive Sports Meet for 2019 at the St. Thomas’ Girls’ School here, with a view to promote awareness about people with intellectual disabilities and their inclusion in society.
This new bakery-cum-café is quintessentially Calcutta
Dec 18, 2019, at 06:40 pm
Elements of ‘Calcutta’ makes this bakery-cum-café much different from its neighbourhood outlets. Drawing upon Kolkata’s rich gastronomic legacy, Calcutta Bakery Café has on offer a variety of delectable options inspired by all-time favourites such as Chicken a la Kiev, Chicken Sicilian, Eggs Rolls and much more. Just a few months old, it has already acquired a loyal customer base, all of whom relish their freshly baked breads and assorted confectionery.
Kolkata: Adults step into children’s shoes at CRY’s event
Dec 17, 2019, at 02:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Child Rights and You (CRY), a leading Indian non-profit organization working for the rights of children, celebrated its 40th year by hosting ‘Together for Children’ event in the city recently.
Dec 17, 2019, at 01:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. organised a cleanliness drive and various other events as part of the 'Swachhta Pakhwada' in the first half of December 2019.
Bihar jail prepares hanging ropes purportedly for execution of Nirbhaya rapists and killers
Dec 16, 2019, at 07:38 pm
Buxar, Bihar/UNI: The prisoners in Buxar Central jail are preparing ten hanging ropes popular as “Manila Ropes”, for execution of capital punishments.
EDII trains over 550 Bijoypur silk artisans in West Bengal’s Murshidabad under SFURTI
Dec 16, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), an acknowledged National Resource Institute for Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training and Institution Building, will be training over 550 Bijoypur Silk artisans in the aspirational district of Murshidabad, West Bengal.
Enjoy special festive desserts at Kolkata's Fabcafe by Fabindia
Dec 16, 2019, at 12:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Fabcafe by Fabindia is ready to add momentum to Kolkata's Christmas and New Year celebrations with a range of organic desserts.
HUL brings global mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s to Indian market
Dec 16, 2019, at 12:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Hindustan Unilever Ltd chose Kolkata as the launch pad for introducing the popular global mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s in India.
Sixth Shoppers Stop outlet opens in Kolkata, store layout designed for customer ease
Dec 16, 2019, at 12:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Shoppers Stop, a popular Indian lifestyle brand, heads to the eastern part of Kolkata, opening its sixth store in Mani Square Mall.
Dust Under Her Feet is a result of my American and Bengali identities: Author Sharbari Ahmed
Dec 13, 2019, at 03:59 pm
On a winter evening in Kolkata, author Sharbari Ahmed was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of her extensive conversation on her book Dust Under Her Feet , a tale of wartime Calcutta in 1940s
Monkey Bar turns a Jolly Good Fellow with an early start to the year end celebrations
Dec 12, 2019, at 10:11 pm
Kolkata: Monkey Bar, a popular multi-city gastropub, is ringing in the festive season with a special spread, which aims to turn the lights on the Anglo-Indian community, a community which played a significant role in building India.
Ohayo Gozaimasu Japan – here come India’s skilled workers
Dec 12, 2019, at 09:55 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: Twenty-three-year-old S. Silambarasan is excited about working in Nagoya Japan. The engineering graduate from Tamil Nadu seems to have none of the trepidation associated with adapting to a different culture, food and language.
Dec 12, 2019, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: New Delhi based Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts is holding a special exhibition until January 10, 2020, on the works of Haku Shah (1934 – 2019), the reticent artist who grew up in an environment inspired by Gandhian thoughts and philosophy.
Dapper presents Sushant Abrol's Beyond the Clouds collection in a special edit on Friday
Dec 12, 2019, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for some desginer clothing for this festive season, then do not miss Sushant Abrol’s ‘Beyond the Clouds’ edit in Kolkata on Friday.