Author interview: Pratima Dhar on her book of Bengali poems Na Bola Kotha
Aug 17, 2019, at 02:43 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Na Bola Kotha', What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited observes Independence Day
Aug 17, 2019, at 01:53 pm
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) observed the 73rd Independence Day at their main unit in Kolkata, on Thursday.
HarperCollins India publishes the tale of Mahabharat's tragic hero Karna
Aug 16, 2019, at 12:40 pm
Kolkata, Aug 15 (UNI) The quintessential existential question for any human being is 'Who am I'.
Dozee pays tribute to Army men on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2019, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): At a time the country is celebrating its 73rd Independence Day, Bengaluru-based health-tech start-up Dozee in a video paid a tribute to all Army men reminding their sacrifices at the border.
Senior citizens of Pronam hoist Tricolour, tie rakhis
Aug 15, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): Senior citizen members of Pronam - a joint initiative and project of The Bengal and Kolkata Police for the elderly in the city - on Thursday hoisted the National Tricolour at a function held at the compound of Ballygunge Police Station.
Kolkata: New Bengali modern song 'Upohaar' by Srikanta Acharya released
Aug 15, 2019, at 03:39 pm
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya unveiled the single album as a tribute to one of the veteran musicians of this country Sri Pratap Roy well known as Baby Da. Baby da who has played in this song as well is a renowned piano- accordion player of the industry of Indian music.
Have you checked out the flavourful macarons at Yauatcha in Kolkata?
Aug 15, 2019, at 01:47 pm
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): Looking for a birthday gift or feeling under the weather or meeting a friend after a long time? Want to do do something different?
Aug 14, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Kolkata: It was an evening of razzmatazz at The Westin Rajarhat this August where a chunk of the City of Joy's rich and famous gathered to celebrate the bespoke wedding collections of a celebrated fashion designer. And Anita Dongre did not disappoint.
Kolkata-based Acropolis Mall holding exhibition of rakhis made from recycled products
Aug 14, 2019, at 03:25 pm
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): Real estate firm Merlin Group and Acropolis Mall, on Tuesday, inaugurated their 'Joy of Giving' Initiative by donating old clothes, as part of their corporate social responsibility programme and also an exhibition of rakhis made from recycled products.
Book review: Na Bola Kotha, a collection of Bengali poems, brings out the emotions within
Aug 13, 2019, at 12:23 pm
In this Bengali poem collection 'Na Bola Kotha', poetess Pratima Dhar has explored several areas of life, of small yet interesting events and many other things which the readers can easily relate to and find interest.
Author interview: Reshma Kadvath on her book #FOR_THE_LOVE_OF_CREATIVITY
Aug 13, 2019, at 12:13 pm
Congratulations on the release of '#FOR_THE_LOVE_OF_CREATIVITY'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
JW Marriott Kolkata brings Indian coastal cuisine to the city
Aug 13, 2019, at 11:41 am
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Have you been to the Coastal Sunday Brunch being served at the JW Kitchen in JW Marriott Kolkata in August?
Enjoy ‘Flavours of India’ this Independence Day at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Aug 13, 2019, at 11:35 am
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): To celebrate 73 years of India's Independence Day, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is hosting a special food festival at Seasonal Taste until August 15, 2019.
UNSW Sydney and MAHE Manipal partner to to offer academic and educational exchange
Aug 13, 2019, at 11:30 am
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): UNSW Sydney and MAHE Manipal have entered into a partnership to promote academic and educational exchange between the two universities and has established a joint seed fund for research collaborations.
West Bengal celebrates Eid-ul-Zuha
Aug 12, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Kolkata, Aug 12 (UNI) The Muslim community in West Bengal on Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha, the 'festival of sacrifice', with religious fervour and due solemnity.
Mahul Brahma of mjunction receives CSR Leader of the Year Award
Aug 12, 2019, at 04:31 pm
Delhi: Mahul Brahma, author of The Luxe Trilogy and Head of CSR and Corporate Communications for a Tata Group company, mjunction, has won CSR Leader of the Year Award in coveted CSR Summit and Awards 2019 held in New Delhi.
Google doodles on birth anniversary of Vikram Sarabhai
Aug 12, 2019, at 10:02 am
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Search engine giant Google on Monday celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of Indian scientist and innovator Vikram Sarabhai with a doodle on its homepage.
Someplace Else celebrates its 25th anniversary
Aug 10, 2019, at 11:03 pm
Kolkata: Someplace Else, one of the pubs in Kolkata by THE Park Hotels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
What’s Brewing at the Roastery Coffee House?
Aug 10, 2019, at 10:50 pm
What’s brewing at the Roastery Coffee House? Well… a rich fusion of all that is coffee!
Rock percussionist Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee receives Pandit Manmohan Bhatt Memorial Award
Aug 10, 2019, at 06:14 pm
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): Sangeet Kala Niketan presented the Pandit Manmohan Bhatt Memorial Award to rock percussionist Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee for his contribution to Indian Classical and Fusion Music.
Top notch companies offer jobs to people with disabilities at the regional Abilympics in Kolkata
Aug 10, 2019, at 05:05 pm
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS) : A large number of top corporate houses recently came forward to offer jobs to people with disabilities at the 19th edition of the East Zone Regional Abilympics for People with Disabilities (PwDs) in Kolkata.
Reasons You Can Be Disqualified from Military Service
Aug 10, 2019, at 12:24 pm
While many men and women might dream of joining the military, the US forces have introduced strict criteria when selecting recruits. In fact, according to the Defense Department, only 1% of candidates out of 34 million 17 to 24-year-olds are eligible to pursue military service.
Aug 09, 2019, at 01:24 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Aug 9 (IBNS): New Delhi based Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) will be presenting two distinct art exhibitions titled ‘Common Course’ - Poetic, satirical and political commentaries' and ‘Over the edge, crossing the line - Five artists from Bengal’.
Sheheryar B. Sheikh pens a dark satire on Pakistan’s political structures
Aug 08, 2019, at 10:40 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (UNI) Pakistan's chequered and volatile history can be a good source material for any author.
Micromax expands its product portfolio, launches Smart Google-Certified TV
Aug 07, 2019, at 12:16 am
Micromax, India’s homegrown consumer electronics brand, introduced three different models of Google certified Smart Televisions. The Android TV variants include 32-inch (80 cms), 40-inch (102 cms) and 43-inch (109 cms) with 16:9 aspect ratio. The base model is priced at Rs 13,999.
New store promises to make Kolkata men look "Dapper" on all occasions
Aug 06, 2019, at 12:32 pm
Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Fashion conscious men in Kolkata now have a reason to rejoice with the opening of Dapper, an exclusive designer store for menswear and accessories.
Kolkata-based Chaepani promotes independent music album of Samantak Sinha
Aug 05, 2019, at 08:44 pm
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Chaepani, a Kolkata-based artistic forum, recently launched a music video called 'Baishe Ashar', which has been directed by their founder-director, Debasish Sen Sharma, who is also an independent film maker.
Delve into traditional and innovative hilsa based dishes at the Acropolis Mall this weekend
Aug 03, 2019, at 04:13 pm
Kolkata, August 3 (IBNS): Are you a 'hilsa' fan? Then rush to the Hilsa Festival at Acropolis Mall in south Kolkata where some of the leading eateries of the city have gathered to present some of their special dishes.
Aug 02, 2019, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata, Aug 2 (IBNS): Senco Gold & Diamonds, the fastest growing jewellery retail chain in India, on Friday rolled out a new brand campaign “Shine On” ,featuring former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, who is also the brand ambassador of Senco Gold & Diamonds since 2015.
Aug 02, 2019, at 03:10 pm
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Minster of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Sh Parshottam Rupala dedicated an exclusive user & farmers’ friendly website on fall armyworm on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Amavas on August 1, 2019 here.