The heat is on and Aam sizzles on the platter at Khandani Rajdhani!
May 17, 2019, at 11:20 pm
Kolkata: Come summer and it is time to relish the deliciously luscious aam or mango. A rich crop means an unending supply of this king of fruits or as the Bengalis would say— phaler raja. It makes its way to every home where it is served in a delectable variety…be it as a mango milkshake, chicken mango salad, mango ice cream, aam maacher kasundi (a Bengali preparation), mango cheesecake, kaancha aamer payesh(raw mango kheer) and so many more.
Kolkata: Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela held at Jorasanko Thakurbari
May 17, 2019, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University’s Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela was held from May 7 to May 9 at the Dwarakanath Mancha, Jorasanko Thakurbari, with the participation of nearly 60 artists, craftspersons and weavers from 17 districts of West Bengal, who are themselves present with a wide range of attractive traditional art and craft items made by them.
Now drones devloped by Kolkata girl in USA explore the seas
May 17, 2019, at 04:35 pm
Sampriti Bhattacharyya of Kolkata has developed underwater drones that could help in rescue missions and explorations, as well as prevent radiation leakage under the sea. SPAN writer Jason Chiang of Los Angeles meets the innovator
Easiest way to target women is by aiming at her sexuality: Seema Goswami
May 17, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Journalist-author Seema Goswami, who had an opportunity to interview former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee during her career, was the guest author at An Author’s Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata on May 10. In an interactive session with her husband, celebrity journalist Vir Sanghvi, Goswami spoke at length about her book Race Course Road and also women’s position in politics. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Catch the Mango Matinee at The Fatty Bao Kolkata
May 16, 2019, at 04:19 pm
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS): The Fatty Bao, one of Kolkata's popular Asian gastrobars, is holding a mango festival called “Mango Matinee” between May 20 and June 20, 2019.
Election Special @ Monkey Bar Kolkata
May 16, 2019, at 04:15 pm
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS): After exercising your rights as a citizen to vote at the General Elections on May 19, do not be in a hurry to rub off that mark on the finger.
Author interview: Sheela Agarwal talks about her book 'Saral Hindi Byakaran'
May 15, 2019, at 03:12 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Saral Hindi Byakaran'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Things Owners Worry About Chauffeur Driven Cars & How to Tackle Them
May 15, 2019, at 11:20 am
Hiring a chauffeur for your car makes it comfortable to commute even during rush hours while you catch up with your family or friends over a call. A chauffeur also makes it easy for you to not hackle for parking space while you are getting late for an important meeting or a movie. Another plus side is that you always have a designated driver present with you. You can also stop worrying when your kids get picked and dropped from school and other places without you having to drive them everywhere.
India to have 859 million smartphones users in 2022: ASSOCHAM-PwC
May 13, 2019, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): The number of smartphone users in the country is expected to double to 859 million by 2022 from 468 million users in 2017 growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%, according to an ASSOCHAM-PwC joint study.
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UCMAS Delhi showcases it's success story through their marvellous students
May 11, 2019, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): The New Delhi branch of UCMAS had organized its 14th State Level Competition on Apr 28.
May 11, 2019, at 02:33 pm
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): Cafe Annyo rut-E, Golf Green joined hands with Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City to launch a financial year calendar for Corporate and Business enterprises to spread awareness about the need for carrier detection of Thalassaemia Trait and to spread Thalassaemia Free India campaign.
Duck Duck Goat: A foodies' favourite in Chicago's expanding West Loop
May 11, 2019, at 02:21 pm
West Loop, once known for factories, wholesale markets and warehouses on the edges of Chicago downtown, is now one of the fastest growing happening neighbourhoods of Chicago. According to Chicago's official tourism body, a slew of new sleek restaurant openings has centered around Randolph Street and nearby Fulton Market.
Pandorum Technologies announces bio-engineered cornea tissue
May 10, 2019, at 10:47 pm
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): Pandorum Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a tissue engineering and regenerative medicine startup company, announced the development of bio-engineered cornea tissue that can promote scarless healing of corneal wounds through bio-inspired regenerative approach.
Mothercare India's new campaign encourages mothers to be confident about their imperfections
May 10, 2019, at 08:41 pm
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): A bold new campaign launched by Mothercare India, a Reliance Industries Limited-owned fashion retail entity, aims to challenge the stereotypical concept of motherhood by encouraging them to accept their imperfections.
May 10, 2019, at 11:47 am
Values education seems a dull and in-your-face kind of lecture on ‘how to be good’ to students grappling with multiple subjects and heavy-duty studies. But it can be imparted in a much more fun way which can have an impact on later life to help them become responsible and well-rounded citizens, discovers Ranjita Biswas.
Digital Googly launch eyes social media market
May 09, 2019, at 07:06 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Kolkata-based entrepreneurs Anurag Chirimar and Subrata Roy on Thursday formally announced the launch of a new social media marketing company - Digital Googly – which would provide a 360-degree social media promotion, marketing and advisory services.
Add variety to your Mother's Day celebration by taking her to these three restaurants
May 09, 2019, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Wondering if you have to put celebrations on the back burner this Mother's Day with Kolkata a burning cauldron?
Keep cool with Yauatcha's summer special offer in May
May 09, 2019, at 01:13 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Yauatcha, the Chinese dim sum tea-house tucked inside Kolkata's Quest Mall, brings an array of summertime favourites, which have been prepared keeping the weather in mind.
Beat the Kolkata summer with a fruity break at the JW Lounge
May 09, 2019, at 01:08 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): While the mercury rises endlessly, take a cool fruity break at the JW Lounge, part of JW Marriott Kolkata, which is holding a Lychee and Mango festival through May this year.
Chowman celebrates Mother’s Day
May 09, 2019, at 12:29 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Chowman, Kolkata’s favourite neighbourhood fine dining destination, is all set to celebrate this particular day with Mother’s Day special offer.
Bangladesh delegation meets I&B Ministry over co-production of film on Mujibur Rahman's life
May 07, 2019, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): A delegation from Bangladesh led by Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Adviser to Prime Minister of Bangladesh, including Syed Muazzem Ali, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India and other delegates met Amit Khare, Secretary and other officials of I&B Ministry on Tuesday.
ICSE, ISC result: 98.54 pc clear class 10 exam; 96.52 pc pass class 12
May 07, 2019, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Tuesday declared the results for Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) examinations.
Roadside tea stalls, restaurants close as Ramazan begins in Jammu and Kashmir
May 07, 2019, at 03:51 pm
Srinagar, May 7 (UNI) Majority roadside tea stalls, restaurants and shops in ‘Food Street’ were closed on Tuesday in Kashmir valley, including summer capital, Srinagar, as the holy fasting month of Ramazan began after the sighting of moon on Monday night.
EaseMyTrip offers discounts and deals on Mother's Day
May 06, 2019, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): EaseMyTrip (EMT), one of the leading Online Travel Aggregators of India, is offering a set of deals on the eve of Mother’s day on May 12.
CBSE Class 10th: 13 students get 499 marks
May 06, 2019, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Altogether 13 students from across the country secured 499 out of 500 marks in Class 10th Board results which were announced here on Monday by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Goutam Ghose's ‘Beyond The Himalayas: Journeying Through The Silk Route’ launched in Kolkata
May 06, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS): Filmmaker Goutam Ghose's book travel saga titled ‘Beyond The Himalayas: Journeying Through The Silk Route’ was launched here last week.
Ruskin Bond launches English learning app myELSA
May 06, 2019, at 04:03 pm
Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS): Author Ruskin Bond launched myELSA, theEnglish Learning App, which will provide a blended learning solution for school curriculum and spoken English communication with integrated modules for students from Classes 5 - 12, last week.
Kolkata: ICCR, PLAY ON and Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City hosts Sachetanata
May 04, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): ICCR, PLAY ON and Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City presented a music and dance concert at the ICCR titled Sachetanata- an awareness program on Thalassaemia- on May 1.
Theatre tells stories of diaspora
May 04, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Vinita Sud Belani’s theatre company, EnActe Arts located in California and Texas, works to increase representation of South Asians in theatre, especially the Indian diaspora, reports California-based SPAN writer Candice Yacono
Ad-hoc teachers warned Tripura education minister
May 04, 2019, at 03:41 pm
Agartala, May 4 (UNI) All Tripura 10,323 ad-hoc pay Sikshak Karmachari Sanghatan, an association of 10,323 teachers warned of filing defamation suit against Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath for his alleged derogatory comments against them in media.