Kolkata’s ‘Pavement Doctor’ becomes first living westerner honoured at the Asian Awards
May 06, 2017, at 08:18 pm
London, May 6 (Just Earth News) Dr Jack Preger MBE was named Philanthropist of the Year at a star-studded Asian Awards ceremony in London (Friday, May 5 2017). The award recognises his extraordinary contribution to helping the poorest of the poor in Kolkata for the past 38 years.
Jindal Law School students receive global legal internships
May 06, 2017, at 02:41 am
Sonipat, May 5 (IBNS): Students of Jindal Global Law School have received opportunities to pursue global legal internships in the United States of America, United Kingdom, China, Australia and Abu Dhabi.
Come back to Leave me… Again explores the many sides of long-distance relationship
May 04, 2017, at 10:16 pm
Self-publishing is one of the key supports offered by Power Publishers. Some of their self-published titles from April have secured a lot of attention from book lovers. Come back to Leave me.. Again, penned by first-time author Sohil Ashvin Shah, is one such title from April.
Dil se donates artificial limbs to Mahavir Seva Sadan and launches its brochure
May 04, 2017, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS) DilSe, a Kolkata based charitable foundation, held its second round of donation for “501†artificial limbs recently.
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Dr Bobby George speaks on healthcare laws in his book 'The Act that Wasn’t'
May 04, 2017, at 03:56 pm
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): How well do you know your the law? Well, before we start taking a little guilt trip of our own, conclusive data has revealed that 9 out of 10 people around us do not know their law and rights very well.
Most common mistakes in mutual divorce cases
May 04, 2017, at 06:20 am
How to Select The Best Coaching Institute For NEET?
May 04, 2017, at 06:02 am
This IPL Season, play the Monkey way!
May 03, 2017, at 09:30 pm
Kolkata, May 3 (NITN): A wicket down, a shot taken! India’s most loved cricket festival is here and Kolkata's Monkey Bar is playing the ‘Monkey Prediction League’.
ZEE Jaipur Lit Fest to transform The British Library in London for the first time
May 03, 2017, at 08:57 pm
London, May 3 (IBNS): On May 20 and 21, the British Library will be transformed like never before as the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival animates its iconic spaces for the first time in celebration of a significant cultural partnership here.
WB Guv recalls Ray’s contribution to Indian cinema, inaugurates 7th convocation of SRFTI
May 03, 2017, at 01:02 am
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): The 7th convocation of Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, SRFTI was formally inaugurated by Governor of West Bengal Kesharinath Tripathi on Tuesday morning.
May 02, 2017, at 10:18 pm
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): JIS College of Engineering in association with AICTE along with the British Council is conducting a Teacher Training Workshop on “E-Learning Challenges and Oppurtunities on Tuesday at JIS College of Engineering.
Kilol-Bruges Express: The Fading Nomad
May 01, 2017, at 11:11 pm
Kilol-Bruges Express: The Fading Nomad from Power Publishers, which hit the online stores a few weeks ago, has somewhat of a picaresque quality about it with an uncanny supernatural twist.
On International Day, UNESCO spotlights power of jazz to promote dialogue among cultures
May 01, 2017, at 03:28 pm
Washington, May 1 (Just Earth News): Marking International Jazz Day, the United Nations cultural agency today stressed the power of jazz to unite people and its contribution to peace.
Kolkata: AMPAI announces Common Entrance Examination ‘CEE-AMPAI-2017-WB’ date
Apr 29, 2017, at 11:06 pm
Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS): Post an overwhelming response from the students for the last three years the Association of Minority Professional Academic Institutes - a registered body under WB Society Registration Act 1961 - popularly known as ‘AMPAI’,on Friday announced that Common Entrance Examination “CEE-AMPAI-2017-WB†will be conducted for the 4th consecutive year on May 14th, 2017.
Classic characters of ‘Cluedo’ brought to life in historic hotel takeover
Apr 29, 2017, at 03:36 am
London, Apr 28 (IBNS): The classic board game ‘Cluedo’ is being brought to life in its home city, with live actors replacing the familiar suspect figurines and the historic Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham (UK) doubling as Tudor Mansion.
10 Signs to Prove You Are in love with your Motorcycle
Apr 29, 2017, at 03:26 am
Yes, she is my better half. I love her madly and I smile like an idiot whenever I think about her.
Leaders deliberate on enablers of India growth story at INSEAD dialogue 2017
Apr 27, 2017, at 09:57 pm
Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS): The 6th edition of the Annual India Business Dialogue, a conference spearheaded by the INSEAD Emerging Markets Institute and held in conjunction with the INSEAD Leadership Programme for Senior Executives - India (ILPSE), was held recently on the theme 'The Indian Growth Story – How soon will India bounce back?'.
UN Global Compact kicks off annual conference in Delhi
Apr 27, 2017, at 04:02 am
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): The United Nations Global Compact kicked off its two-day event on Wednesday, bringing together over 300 leaders from business, finance, civil society, government and the UN in New Delhi for its regional flagship event Making Global Goals Local Business - India.
Journalist turned author Amrita Mukherjee releases her second book Museum of Memories
Apr 26, 2017, at 08:39 pm
The warmth and easy candour exuded by author Amrita Mukherjee belie the extreme emotions expressed in her book found out IBNS correspondent Tanushree Sen during her candid interview of the journalist-turned-author. Mukherjee's second book ‘Museum of Memories’, a collection of thirteen short stories, was recently launched in Kolkata.
Creambell woos Kolkatans with its new range ‘Chockerz’
Apr 26, 2017, at 08:36 pm
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): Creambell, one of India’s fastest growing ice cream brand, launched its ‘Chockerz’ brand of products in Kolkata recently.
Life of a Rascal: An unconventional book penned by Indranil Majumdar
Apr 26, 2017, at 08:07 pm
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): Written by Indranil Majumdar and published by Power Publishers, the book 'Life of a Rascal' tracks the story of a man named Arjun, an inventor born much ahead of his time and who went on to live through a period that was changing rapidly.
Apr 25, 2017, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Unilever brand Magnum Ice-cream recently launched a bold ad campaign daring ‘Pleasure Seekers’ to let go and courageously push their pleasure boundaries with its latest ‘Unleash Your Wild Side’ campaign.
Apr 25, 2017, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) has announced it is offering the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program India, in cooperation with the IIHMR University, Jaipur.
The Bestseller: An anthology of six short stories by Nidra Naik
Apr 25, 2017, at 08:45 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): An anthology of short stories, named “The Bestseller†by Nidra Naik is what I have been hooked to for the last few days. The collection contains six short stories.
Gita For Professionals simplifies the lessons from the iconic book for everyone
Apr 25, 2017, at 07:51 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Gita For Professionals, a self-help style book written by Dr Anil Bhalla and published by Power Publishers, is a book that caught my attention recently.
Abir Chatterjee, Bratya Basu launch Arindam Basu's Millennium Memories from Power Publishers Prime
Apr 25, 2017, at 07:20 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Millennium Memories, a book by journalist-turned-PR professional Arindam Basu capturing the vignettes of Kolkata one revelled during growing up days, was launched last Friday at Story, the bookshop on Elgin Road, in association with Power Publishers
When it comes to dining, the sky’s the limit in Monaco this July
Apr 25, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Monte Carlo, Monaco, Apr 25 (NITN) For only 10 days (from 7 – 16 July 2017), Monaco Tourism Board brings to tourists and foodies an unforgettable experience over the Principality of Monaco with the coveted once-in-a-lifetime-event Dinner in the Sky in Monaco.
Ambulances respond more slowly in summer and winter - study
Apr 25, 2017, at 02:10 am
London, Apr 24 (IBNS): Ambulance response times in London worsen when air temperatures rise or fall beyond certain limits in summer and winter, according to a new study.
Himalaya forays into mom and baby retails
Apr 25, 2017, at 01:09 am
Bengaluru, Apr 24 (IBNS) Himalaya BabyCare, a leading homegrown BabyCare brand from The Himalaya Drug Company, on Monday announced the launch of its first exclusive shop in Jayanagar of Bengaluru, for moms and babies.
Management guru MB Athreya launches Manthan: Art & Science of Developing Leaders
Apr 24, 2017, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi Apr 24 (IBNS): India needs to prepare a pool of future leaders ready to scale greater heights in a fiercely competitive global economy that faces challenges of climate change, rising inequality and terrorism.