Join the Melting Pot – Consular Corps Charity Carnival of Mumbai in aid of charities
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:44 pm
Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): Over 20 Consulates will come together on August 5, 2018, for the Mumbai edition of the Melting Pot – Consular Corps Charity Carnival, in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Bombay, and The Oberoi Mumbai.
Classical vocalist Sohini Roychowdhury enthralls audience with her mellifluous singing
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:33 pm
Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): Classical singer Sohini Roychowdhury entranced the audience with her mellifluous renditions at an evening concert organised recently in Kolkata.
Stanford sociologists look at why women stay behind the scenes at work
Jul 29, 2018, at 06:40 pm
Stanford, July 29 (IBNS): While research has shown that visibility in the workplace is critical for professional advancement, the reality is that for some women, it’s easier said than done.
Varda Goenka – Fine Jewels by Diagold aims to address the fashion demands of today's smart women
Jul 28, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): Contemporising its jewellery line to meet the demands of today's smart women, Diagold has emerged as 'Varda Goenka – Fine jewels by Diagold'.
Shilpa Shetty Kundra is showstopper for Amit Aggarwal's ICW2018 debut
Jul 28, 2018, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Fashion designer Amit Aggarwal's debut at the Indian Couture Week 2018 (ICW) was a runaway success as actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the showstopper, brings out the collection's perfect balance of grandeur and grace.
IIMs to release notification for CAT 2018 tomorrow
Jul 28, 2018, at 12:31 pm
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will be releasing the notification for the Common Admission Test 2018 (CAT 2018) in newspapers across the country on Sunday.
Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions helps open children's activity center in India
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Chennai/Kolkata, July 27 (IBNS): Wolters Kluwer’s ELM Solutions on Friday announced it has partnered with the Center for Child Rights and Development (CCRD) in Kammavarpalayam, India, to help open the CCRD’s Children’s Activity Center.
Osmania University initiative to enhance employability
Jul 27, 2018, at 05:24 pm
Hyderabad, July 26 (IBNS): As part of its initiative to enhance employability of its graduating students, Osmania University will facilitate assessment of 100,000 final-year students from its nearly 600 colleges through HireMee.
Infosys Foundation, Presidency University revamp laboratory to create new lecture hall
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:01 pm
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has helped Presidency University, a 200-year old center of higher learning in Kolkata, ideate and convert an old laboratory into a lecture hall with a seating capacity of 160.
Author interview: Abhishek Nandy on his book 'Self Motivation Therapy'
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:28 pm
Readers have been telling him how the book has helped them redesign their lifestyles, says Nandy
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:10 pm
Robin Sharma is one of her favourite authors says Debasmita Nath Ghosh while the mom in her says there is so much to learn from kids, essentially her little son.
Don't miss the month-long Monsoon Chai spread from JW Marriott Kolkata
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:00 pm
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): When the monsoon takes its hold over the city and you need something to perk up the mood, what can be better than a refreshing cup of tea.
American food: I'm lovin' it, says young India
Jul 26, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Chefs and food experts say a popular American food craze continues to grow in India just like the Americans are now hooked to spicy Indian dishes. Shilpa Salwan and Shruti Bora in India and Wang Hairong in the USA report
How to Renovate Your Home for Diwali When You’re Short on Funds
Jul 26, 2018, at 02:48 pm
Diwali includes the Hindu New Year, and it’s considered an auspicious time for big changes and new beginnings. For this reason, many people opt to renovate their homes before the festival. It’s also a great time to make the most of the festive sales on furniture, home appliances and decor!
Rituparna Sengupta inaugurates Godrej Interio’s flagship store in Kolkata
Jul 25, 2018, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): Godrej Interio, India’s leading furniture and interior solutions brand, on Wednesday opened a new franchise outlet in Kolkata.
Things to Consider Before Installing Home Security Screen
Jul 25, 2018, at 11:55 am
Installing a screen door helps protect your home, family and pets from harsh weather and prying eyes, and adds to your safety. Here are some things you need to think about before you install a security screen door:
New book launched at Starmark presents perspectives on inclusive urbanism in relation to Kolkata
Jul 24, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): One of the key issues worrying Kolkata these days is the increasing number of migrants and the effect it has on the distribution of resources in the city.
The gradual shaping up of the organic food industry – What investors should keep in mind?
Jul 24, 2018, at 03:01 pm
There are many in India who have started realizing the fact that 90% of the lifestyle diseases which occur among us are inevitable. No matter what, they are going to affect you. This is why healthcare costs are soaring out of control and fear of poor health is making people take up several precautionary measures regarding the food that they take. This is an awareness which is being spread recently in India and several celebrities are also endorsing this reason to stay fit and to let a reduced number of diseases to attack us.
Manipur: Students storm CM’s secretariat, march towards assembly demanding MU VC removal
Jul 24, 2018, at 01:58 pm
Guwahati, July 24 (IBNS): Protesting the ongoing deadlock in Manipur University, which halted the academic activities in the higher education institution for last 55 days, students staged a demonstration outside the state assembly on Monday.
Capturing diverse cultures and customs is the main aim of diplomat photographer Roger Chen
Jul 24, 2018, at 01:18 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): It is not easy to shoot when your subject is flighty realised Canadian photographer Roger Chen on his various photography trips through India.
'Rotary clubs in India play a key role in helping the government to eradicate polio in the country'
Jul 23, 2018, at 12:44 pm
It is the will to do good to others that is the driving force behind Rotary's service, says philanthropist and social activist Ashok Mulkraj Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy
Kolkata to host Bengali root music festival Sahaj Parav in early August
Jul 23, 2018, at 12:06 pm
Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): Get ready for a melodious extravaganza in Kolkata in early August as Dohar and Lomamudra Productions hold Sahaj Parav, a three-day root music festival.
People love to hate on do-gooders, especially at work: Study
Jul 21, 2018, at 06:04 pm
London, July 21 (IBNS): Sometimes, it doesn’t pay to be a do-gooder, according to a new University of Guelph study.
Education a top priority in ties with India, says Australian envoy at opening of UNSW office
Jul 19, 2018, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): In a major step to take forward its widening outreach to India, including in student recruitment and collaborations in cutting-edge research, the University of New South Wales, Sydney, on Tuesday evening inaugurated its new premises in the Indian capital as Australia announced its intent about making India a major focus of its economic and diplomatic strategy with education as a "flagship sector".
Dealing with nervousness and anxiety pangs: A primer for aspiring fashion models
Jul 19, 2018, at 02:10 pm
There is no place for disquietude in the world of fashion modeling, even if you are a beginner, because nervousness will show in your photographs. However. getting nervous is normal, especially if you are going for your first outdoor shoot. The feelings of doubt, uneasiness, anxiousness and fear are things one goes through while being nervous. We all go through this phase at some or the other point in our lives for various reasons and a fashion model becomes nervous naturally during the time of photo shoot, castings and auditions due to the pressure to perform. A beginner will feel immensely uneasy about having to pose outdoors in front of complete strangers.
Bengal Governor lauds Skipper Foundation's efforts to educate underprivileged girl children
Jul 19, 2018, at 02:06 pm
Kolkata, July 19 (IBNS): Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal, while speaking at a recent function in Kolkata, reminded everyone of the popular saying, 'if you educate a man, you educate an individual but if you educate a woman, you educate a family'.
Corporate Angling Tournament hosted by Rogue Anglers Carp Den
Jul 18, 2018, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): In a first of its kind, Rogue Anglers Carp Den hosted the Corporate Angling Tournament, in association with the All-India Game Fishing Association, on July 15 in the suburbs of Kolkata.
Latin American Jazz magic mesmerizes Delhi
Jul 18, 2018, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Grammy nominee, Mexican singer, Magos Herrera, teamed up with three of the best jazz musicians from Brazil, ‘Trio Afora’ to mesmerize Delhi audiences last evening, at a concert in Kamani Auditorium.
Indian fixation with marriage and children a hurdle to LGBTQ acceptance: Mr Gay World runner-up
Jul 18, 2018, at 04:43 pm
A cancer research scientist, a model, an LGBTQ activist and a writer, Kolkata boy Samarpan Maiti, who added another feather in his cap finishing second runner-up in Mr Gay World 2018 this year in South Africa's Knysna, speaks to Sudipto Maity
Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva-Miss Universe India 2018 concludes its Kolkata competitive round
Jul 18, 2018, at 12:36 pm
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): Indian aspirants for the Miss Universe competition are on their toes with the Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva-Miss Universe India 2018 contest rolling across the country.