Author interview: Radhika Thatte George talks about her collection of verses named 'In Passing'
Sep 28, 2018, at 06:55 pm
A poet should be able to write about anything, so long as it stirs something deep inside him or her, believes Radhika Thatte George
Author interview: R'Ocean Thomas explains thought that drives the plot of 'Kings of Hades'
Sep 28, 2018, at 06:41 pm
Here the main character is trying to point to the reader to choose a better way in life to prove oneself than taking the easiest and wrong ways, says the author.
Book review: Read about ace cricketer Rohit Sharma's rise to fame through many struggles
Sep 28, 2018, at 06:21 pm
'Rohit - Man of Masterclass 2.0' is a remarkable story of Rohit Sharma’s illustrious career in cricket. This book is itself a representation of Rohit Sharma life, beyond the cricket pitch.
Book review: King of Hades by R'Ocean is a gripping thriller
Sep 28, 2018, at 06:08 pm
'King of Hades' by author R'Ocean brings before us a reflection of life that is made up of happenstance, unimaginable moments; the absence of which will alter your life as much as their presence will do.
Author interview: Marriage is not a business deal, says Dr Jyoti in her debut book Dowry Death
Sep 28, 2018, at 05:58 pm
In this era of education and awareness, the objectification of women should come to an end believes the author
First-born children more likely to learn about sex from parents: Study
Sep 28, 2018, at 02:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): Birth order may play a significant role in how children learn about sex, especially for boys, according to a new study published in the journal Sex Education.
Kolkata: Bhaskar and Bandel Loke Samsad Group present enchanting musical evening to people
Sep 26, 2018, at 03:58 pm
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Church Art organized a musical soiree, in which Bhaskar Mukhopadhyay performed on a classical Indian slide guitar followed by folk songs of Bengal rendered by Bandel Loke Samsad Group – a female musical troupe - at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR here on Wednesday.
Rummy Portals in India Look to Expand by Offering Betting Options
Sep 26, 2018, at 12:27 am
Online gaming in India is growing at an impressive rate, with the gaming industry in the country growing from 4 billion Indian rupees in 2007 to 44.2 billion in 2018. There has been a massive upsurge in social and casual games, with offerings like rummy becoming extremely popular. Now, one of the biggest online rummy operators has announced that it will be branching out into betting as well. This could be a significant move, as it may lead to other sites following suit. This, in turn, could boost the gaming industry significantly.
UNSW Sydney to adopt new academic calendar in global approach
Sep 25, 2018, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS): As part of its continuing reforms to suit evolving educational needs, UNSW Sydney, one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities, is switching the dates of its Academic Calendar from 2019 to a February-December one like the US quarter-calendar in use by top universities like Stanford and UCLA.
10th GRIHA summit to focus on fostering partnerships and on green, liveable housing: Experts
Sep 25, 2018, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IBNS): Fostering robust partnerships and seeking a collective and collaborative approach towards green, accessible, functional and liveable housing will be what experts from GRIHA Council and UNSW Sydney’s School of Built Environment will focus on at the 10th GRIHA summit being held here from December 10-12.
Bachchan family to grace Kalyan Jewellers’ showroom launch in New Delhi
Sep 22, 2018, at 04:33 pm
Mumbai, Sept 22 (IBNS): The Shahenshah of Bollywood – Amitabh Bachchan- will be seen in New Delhi on Sept 28.
Anushka Sharma becomes new face of Softline Leggings
Sep 21, 2018, at 06:57 pm
Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS): Popular Indian leggings brand - Softline Leggings, is set to revamp their brand identity, and get on-board a new face - youth icon, Anushka Sharma as brand ambassador.
Sep 21, 2018, at 05:21 pm
Dear all, today I will tell you how important ‘DIY’ (Do It Yourself) is where food is concerned.
Author interview: Lopamudra Sen on her book 'To Write Love on Her Hand'
Sep 21, 2018, at 01:46 pm
She has drawn inspiration from real people and events in her life for the story, says the author
Author interview: Rajender Singh on his book 'A Conversation with the Mountain and Other Stories '
Sep 21, 2018, at 01:31 pm
The author says that his debut book of short stories is his way of appreciating Nature.
Sep 21, 2018, at 01:15 pm
Kolkata, Sep 21 (IBNS): It is not easy to select poems for recitation because an elocutionist has to cater to a varied audience at any given time, said Sutapa Bandyopadhyay at the launch of the book named 'Abrittir Kobita', at a programme held at the Starmark book and lifestyle store in Kolkata.
The Westin Rajarhat Kolkata celebrates its first anniversary with special offers for diners
Sep 21, 2018, at 01:09 pm
Kolkata, Sep 21 (IBNS): The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, first hotel under the Westin Hotels & Resorts banner and the second hotel in Kolkata and eastern India under the Marriott International portfolio, is celebrating its first anniversary until Sep 23, with special offers for diners.
Worried of indigestion? Here are 10 tips to improve your digestive system
Sep 21, 2018, at 12:02 am
Digestion breaks large molecules into smaller ones so that they can easily be absorbed by the body. A healthy digestion helps in absorbing and transporting more nutrients from the food we eat.
Healing centre Tattvam focuses on curing individuals from negative beliefs
Sep 20, 2018, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): As most of the people are easily arrested by negative feelings, Theta Healing is among the best of techniques to get rid of negativity.
Starmark holds launch of pocket editions of Bhagvad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa, Yoga Sutras
Sep 19, 2018, at 01:21 pm
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Srinivas Fine Arts, held the launch of exclusive creative pocket editions of the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa and Yoga Sutras by Master Minood, a renowned spiritual guru and founder of Temple of Inner Wisdom, at its South City Mall outlet here recently.
Former Indian cricket captain Ganguly emerges in yet another new role, in a music video
Sep 19, 2018, at 12:55 pm
Kolkata, Sep 19 (IBNS): Playing on a different field, far removed from cricket, did not budge former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly from his disciplined approach to a job in hand, said director Raj Chakraborty while regaling the audience with behind the scene stories from the recording of a Durga Puja special music video.
Corporate India needs more women participants says chamber of commerce meet in Kolkata
Sep 19, 2018, at 12:43 pm
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): Women constitute around thirty per cent of corporate India and while the number of women directors in Indian companies is increasing it is still not large enough, were some of the key findings that were thrown up during a meeting at the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata recently.
Sly Fox Gastro Club getting ready to welcome Kolkata diners with special menu during Durga Puja
Sep 19, 2018, at 12:37 pm
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): Located in the techno-hub in the eastern fringe of Kolkata, Sly Fox Gastro Club is readying itself to welcome diners with a special menu to be served during the upcoming festive season.
Canada: Gold burgers top the chart in CNE 2018
Sep 18, 2018, at 07:47 pm
Toronto, Sept 18 (IBNS): While there can be many reasons to visit the Ex year after year, gastronomers always tread to taste the list of bizarre foods that the CNE 2018 exhibition hosts each year.
WB Governor reminds students they must come back to serve country even if they go abroad for studies
Sep 18, 2018, at 04:55 pm
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): Governor of West Bengal, Keshari Nath Tripathi, said he was happy to hand over the certificates to students as part of the annual Mamraj Agarwal Rashtriya Purashkar and also appreciated the family of Mamraj Agarwal in their effort to continue with the various good work that the late social worker had initiated.
Quick fix for the dream figure
Sep 18, 2018, at 12:50 pm
When the festive season hovers around, there is a tendency even among the most sedentary to rush to the gyms to get into shape. As more and more short-term packages are on offer these days for fitness quick fixes, doctors warn of the health risks that come with these fads, reports Godhuly Bose
Mexico confers top Mexican honour on distinguished Indian personalities
Sep 18, 2018, at 11:26 am
New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS) The Embassy of Mexico in India marked the celebrations of Mexico’s National Day in New Delhi recently with the conferment of the “Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle” on three distinguished Indian personalities.
Tollywood actress Sayantika Banerjee launches the new ‘Pujo Collection’ of Lifestyle
Sep 15, 2018, at 11:36 am
Kolkata, Sep 11 (IBNS): Popular fashion brand, Lifestyle, launched its festive range, the ‘Pujo Collection’ with a dazzling fashion show, recently in Kolkata.
UNSW continues to score in graduate employability
Sep 14, 2018, at 02:36 pm
New Delhi: Sept 12 (IBNS): UNSW Sydney, one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities, has moved up eight spots in the global rankings for graduate employability, adding to its attractiveness for students worldwide.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Devotees throng temples in Guwahati
Sep 13, 2018, at 02:12 pm
Guwahati, Sept 13 (IBNS): On the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, people flocked to several Ganesh temples in Assam’s capital city Guwahati on Thursday to offer their prayers to the elephant-headed God.