IT professional fashions inspirational calendar for 2018

Mar 13, 2018, at 03:12 pm

Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): Kolkata born IT professional Vijaya Gowrisankar stands to inspire.

Fooling is Fun

Mar 13, 2018, at 08:45 am

April Fool’s Day or All Fool's Day is celebrated on April 1 across the globe, though it originated in Europe. Over the centuries, the day has thrown up some memorable pranks. Sudipto Maity lists a few

Gold Coast named as Australia's top regional study location

Mar 13, 2018, at 12:11 am

Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS): The Gold Coast, host of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, has been named as the top regional student location in Australia by the International Educational Association of Australia (IEAA). 

Indo-French Knowledge Summit ends successfully with a landmark agreement on mutual recognition of educational qualifications between the two countries

Mar 12, 2018, at 02:30 am

New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS): The first ever Indo-French Knowledge Summit ended successfully with a landmark agreement on mutual recognition of educational qualifications between the two countries and a record 15 other MoUs between universities and research institutions on joint initiatives and partnerships.

International Women's Day celebrated at Howrah Sarat Sadan

Mar 11, 2018, at 03:16 am

Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): The International Women's Day was celebrated recently at Howrah Sarat Sadan in West Bengal in the presence of eminent personalities from the world of film, music and politics.

The nexus of innovation

Mar 10, 2018, at 11:04 pm

Start-up companies in India find a new mentor in the Nexus Incubator at the American Center, New Delhi, a collaborative programme between the two countries. SPAN writer Michael Gallant reports

Book Review: Atosh Kach, an anthology of Bengali short stories

Mar 09, 2018, at 09:35 pm

“Atosh Kach” is a recently published anthology of fifteen Bengali short stories written by Subrata Bhattacharya.

An all women crew of Air India flies to and from Sri Lanka to mark International Women’s Day

Mar 09, 2018, at 07:20 pm

Chennai/Colombo, Mar 9 (IBNS): Air India operated an ‘all women crew’ flight to Sri Lanka on Thursday to observe the International Women’s Day.

Book Review: Love Made in Heaven, a romantic fiction in Bengali

Mar 09, 2018, at 12:20 am

“Love Made In Heaven” by Shahid Hasan Piyush is a Bengali romantic fiction that will remind reader that love is the most powerful force in the world.

International Women's Day and World Kidney Day coincide, doctors want more awareness about women and CKD

Mar 09, 2018, at 12:09 am

Bengaluru, Mar 8 (IBNS): In 2018, International Women's Day (March 8) -- being observed across the globe on Thursday -- coincides with another important health awareness day, World Kidney Day (observed on the second Thursday of March).

Gastro-pub chain Monkey Bar offering free, limited edition Privilege Card to women visitors

Mar 08, 2018, at 08:35 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): Monkey Bar, a pan-India gastro-pub chain, has introduced a limited edition Privilege Card for Women with special offers each month and valid across their outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.

A first for Indian Railways: An all-women group for maintenance of railway coaches

Mar 08, 2018, at 08:26 pm

Guwahati, Mar 8 (IBNS): For the first time in the history of Indian Railways, an all-women group for maintenance of railway coaches has been created in any pit line of a Coach Maintenance Depot.

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat rolls out the red carpet for 'Ladies who Lunch'

Mar 08, 2018, at 07:55 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): If you are looking to celebrate International Women's Day in style, over an elegant meal with your friends, rush to the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat for their special event called "Ladies who Lunch".

‘Success Doesn’t See Gender’ says entrepreneur Kavita Sugandh

Mar 08, 2018, at 06:36 pm

This International Women’s Day meet Kavita Sugandh who has carved out a niche for herself as a successful entrepreneur in the Indian direct selling industry. Here she describes her journey from making Rs 35,000 in her first job to notching up a seven-figure income in US dollars.

Embassy of Israel in India to observe month-long women empowerment programme in March

Mar 08, 2018, at 06:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): The Embassy of Israel in India has earmarked entire March for holding women empowerment activities, ranging from Culture to Agriculture, from Media to Academia, in Delhi, to mark International Women’s Day (March 8), which is being celebrated across the world on Thursday. 

Women acid attack survivors walk the ramp for Women’s Day celebration

Mar 08, 2018, at 05:47 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Women acid attack survivors have participated at Viviana Mall’s third edition of ‘ExtraordiNAARI’ event on the occasion of women's day celebration.

Refurbished market becomes fastest growing smartphone segment in 2017: Study finds

Mar 08, 2018, at 12:43 am

Washington, Mar 7 (IBNS): According to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Refurbished Smartphone tracker, the global market for refurbished smartphones grew 13% y/y in 2017, reaching close to 140 million units.

Top ACs You Should Consider Buying In 2018

Mar 05, 2018, at 10:18 pm

A good air conditioner with quality temperature control features, a high energy rating, and value-added features like a dust filter comes with a premium price tag. However, paying this cost will also get you an AC with a better make and warranty. This ensures durability and longevity. Instead of opting for lower price, do your shopping on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network and make your AC purchase more affordable.

PM Modi wishes good luck to students appearing for CBSE class 10 and 12 exams

Mar 05, 2018, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished good luck to students appearing for the CBSE examinations.

Despite decades-long effort, one-in-five children worldwide out of school – UN cultural agency

Mar 03, 2018, at 09:09 pm

New York, Mar 3 (JEN): Updated data reveals that some 263 million – one-in-five – children, adolescents and youth worldwide are out school, a figure that has barely changed over the past five years, according to a new United Nations cultural agency report.

IIT KGP to boost Artificial Intelligence education supported by Capillary Technologies

Mar 01, 2018, at 10:53 pm

Bangalore/ Kharagpur, Mar 1 (IBNS): IIT KGP, the first IIT, is setting up a first of its kind Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence research.

University of Birmingham officially opens new campus in Dubai

Feb 28, 2018, at 09:15 pm

Dubai, Feb 28 (IBNS): The University of Birmingham has officially opened its campus in Dubai - becoming the first global top 100 and UK Russell Group university to establish a campus in this rapidly developing international education hub.

Author interview: Divesh Mishra on his book A Simple Guide to Banking

Feb 27, 2018, at 11:05 pm

The book aims to break common myths, especially among young aspirants, about starting a career in banking, says author Divesh Mishra, who has worked with two leading banks, SBI Group and HDFC. 

One in seven teens are ‘sexting,’ says new research

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:53 pm

Calgary, Feb 27 (IBNS): Sexting is known as the sharing of sexually explicit images and videos through the internet or via electronic devices such as smartphones.

Ignore your phone while dining with your loved ones: suggests study

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:35 pm

Ottawa, Feb 27 (IBNS): Smartphones might make people feel more connected, but they likely don’t belong at the dinner table, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour to begin soon

Feb 27, 2018, at 09:38 pm

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS): Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour – a year-long celebration of Uday Shankar style dance by Tanusree Shankar and her troupe – is a series of well-choreographed dance pieces, to be performed in different global venues.

Tea ceremony and drum beats from Japan

Feb 27, 2018, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS)  Drinking tea is so common to us in India that only a personal choice, Darjeeling orthodox or Assam’s CTC, can become a debatable point. But in Japan, the process of tea making and drinking evolved into an elaborate ceremony that can stretch from 40 to 45 minutes.

Author interview: Uttarayan Deb on his Bengali book 'Bachai Pyanchforn 50'

Feb 26, 2018, at 11:57 pm

It was his readers who inspired him to become an author from a columnist, says Uttarayan Deb.

Head to The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat for a Holi special brunch

Feb 26, 2018, at 10:02 pm

Kolkata, Feb 26 (IBNS): Unwilling to spend time in the kitchen on the day of Holi? But that does not mean you have to go hungry says The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat.

Dating app Tinder aids infidelity, helps catch cheaters as well

Feb 25, 2018, at 11:55 pm

New York, Feb 25  (IBNS): The popular dating app Tinder is all about helping people form new relationships. But for many college-aged people, it’s also helping those in relationships cheat on their romantic partners, according to studies.