IGNOU launches Certificate Programme in Russian Language
Jan 09, 2017, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The School of Foreign Languages of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Certificate programme in Russian Language which aims to provide the basics of Russian Language for beginners enabling them to read, write and speak Russian language in an accurate manner.
New Delhi World Book Fair to focus on women's writing down the years
Jan 07, 2017, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): The theme 'Manushi' chosen for the New Delhi World Book Fair is very crucial in present times to understand women perspective, said Union HRD Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey while inaugurating the nine-day fair starting on Saturday.
Restorar Rongbaji: A culinary feast
Jan 07, 2017, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): The second edition of the three-day food fiesta, Restorar Rongbaji was inaugurated on Friday by NGO Sarthak at Mukundapur in south Kolkata.
AKLF 2017 focuses on the inclusiveness of Kolkata say organisers
Jan 07, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): Kolkata and the Hooghly river flowing to the west together symbolise inclusiveness in today's world of exclusiveness, the reason why the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF 2017) organisers chose to announce the programme and its theme on a boat cruise down the river on Friday.
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Google pays tribute to Sandford Fleming on his 190th birthday
Jan 07, 2017, at 04:21 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Popular search Google on Saturday paid tribute to Scottish Canadian engineer and inventor Sandford Fleming on his 190th birthday with a doodle.
Jan 07, 2017, at 04:56 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): To let the devotees have a safe Ganga Sagar Mela this year, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah has partnered with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS). Through this partnership the hospital provides Basic Life Support (BLS) Training to 150 members of the Red Cross Society, who would be present at the Ganga Sagar Mela 2017 as volunteers.
Genpact, Calcutta University create Financial Services Strategic Partnership
Jan 06, 2017, at 04:52 am
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS) Genpact, a global leader in digitally-powered business process management and services, on Thursday announced an agreement with Calcutta University for a consultancy and research partnership in banking and financial services analytics.
Suzlon Foundation installs solar lights at welfare hostels in Andhra's Anantapur
Jan 06, 2017, at 04:35 am
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, jan 5 (IBNS): Suzlon Foundation in collaboration with Menda Foundation, undertook a drive to install solar lights across six welfare hostels in Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh.
New kid in Park Street block, Mamagoto adds to Kolkata's fine dining experience
Jan 05, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Park Street with its array of restaurants has never disappointed us. Mamagoto is the new kid in the block. Needless to say, this much acclaimed chain of Pan Asian Restaurant had huge expectations built up around it as soon as it opened its doors in Kolkata. One fine weekend we decided to give it a try. And true to its reputation this newly opened Kolkata restaurant did not disappoint us.
JW Marriott Kitchen in Kolkata offers international fare
Jan 05, 2017, at 05:50 pm
The Kitchen at JW Marriott, the recently opened five-star hotel in Kolkata, offers a truly international fare with dashes of the local favourites.
Cable TV Show 2017 inaugurated in Kolkata
Jan 04, 2017, at 10:53 pm
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS): Cable TV Show 2017 Kolkata, one of the largest shows on satellite and cable television & broadband in India, was flagged off on Wednesday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Chief Guest, Janab Firhad Hakim, Minister-in-Charge of Municipal Affairs, inaugurated the event in the presence of Guest-of-Honour, Aroop Biswas, Minister-in-Charge, Housing & Youth Affairs, Government of West Bengal.
Kolkata to host ‘Flame of Hope’ on Jan 21
Jan 03, 2017, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS): Tata Medical Center, a not-for-profit facility providing comprehensive cancer treatment and care at Kolkata, announces a performing arts evening, ‘Flame of Hope’, in Kolkata on Jan 21.
Google doodles to celebrate Savitribai Phule's 186th birth anniversary
Jan 03, 2017, at 07:00 pm
Mountain View, Jan 3 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Tuesday doodled to commemorate the 186th birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule.
Bad Service: Consumers don't need to pay service fee at restaurants, says govt
Jan 02, 2017, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Giving a major relief to customers, the Indian government on Monday announced that if someone is unhappy with the service then he can refuse to pay the service fee which is tacked on the bill by several restaurants.
Kolkata Trams: A nostalgia-driven ride
Jan 02, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): A select group of senior citizens in Kolkata travelled down memory lane in a special New Year Day Tram ride organised by a city-based event management firm, Mintlime.
Jan 02, 2017, at 06:49 pm
For the first time perhaps in the history of film festivals in India, third gender individuals were given delegate passes to attend the screenings at the recent 21st International Film Festival of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. Shoma A. Chatterji gives a ringside view.
Google doodles to celebrate new year
Jan 01, 2017, at 11:49 pm
New York, Jan 1 (IBNS): With a doodle showing dropping of balloons, popular search engine Google on Sunday celebrated new year.
Celebrities, revellers usher in new year with grand celebrations
Jan 01, 2017, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): With the clock striking midnight, people across world engrossed in several merrymaking activities to embrace the new year amid fun, fiesta and entertainment.
Farewell 2016: That Was the Year That Was
Dec 31, 2016, at 09:28 pm
As the year comes to a close, IBNS correspondents Supriyo Hazra and Sudipto Maity review the past 12 months when India was much in international focus after PM Modi's dramatic announcement to demonetise 86 percent of the currency to fight black money and corruption
Kolkata: Workshop on tribal art form organised in RBU
Dec 30, 2016, at 09:30 pm
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance, Music and Visual Arts in association with Rabindra Bharati University and Lalit Kala Akademi on Thursday inaugurated a workshop on Santhal Pata painting of Jadu Pata series in Kolkata.
XAT 2017 to be held on Jan 8, to remain pen-paper based
Dec 29, 2016, at 11:26 pm
Kolkata, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2017 will be on the similar pattern like previous years. The entrance test is to follow the Pen-Paper format like every year.
Google celebrates 250th birth anniversary of Charles Macintosh
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:49 pm
Mountain View, Dec 29 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Thursday celebrated the 250th birth anniversary of Charles Macintosh, the inventor of waterproof fabrics.
Uber rides into party-season with #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): On-demand ride-sharing company Uber on Thursday announced #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign, supported by SaveLIFE foundation.
Chowman opens its 9th outlet at VIP Road
Dec 28, 2016, at 10:24 pm
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS): Marking its territory across the city, from Golf Green to Salt Lake, Chowman has given Kolkata yet added another food palate on the food aficionados’ platter.
IGNOU launches Certificate Programme in Russian language
Dec 28, 2016, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): The School of Foreign Languages of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Certificate programme in Russian Language which aims to providethe basicsof Russian Language for beginners enabling them to read, writeand speak Russian language in an accurate manner.
Wrangler introduces its all new black collection
Dec 26, 2016, at 10:20 pm
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Trends come and go, but there’s something endlessly chic and timeless about the colour black.
STORY invites underprivileged kids to participate in its Christmas carnival
Dec 26, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS): In keeping with the true spirit of Yuletide, STORY, Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, hosted nearly 100 underprivileged kids from Future Hope Foundation, CRY and CINI Asha, to bring joy into the lives of these kids.
Kolkata to host Samaroh Rotary International District 3291 Conference next month
Dec 25, 2016, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS): Samaroh- the annual District Conference of Rotary International District 3291 shall be held at the Nicco Park Big Lawns from Jan 6-8.
Santoor player Chiradip Sarkar performs at Weaver's Studio Centre in Kolkata
Dec 24, 2016, at 05:24 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Santoor player Chiradip Sarkar performed at Weaver's Studio Centre in Kolkata recently.
When a Bollywood journalist turned to fiction
Dec 24, 2016, at 04:29 pm
It is always a challenge to review the work of a journalist who writes fiction. As journalists, we are trained to look for that one 'peg', the hook where to hang a tale. Whether it is about man-made tragedy, a natural calamity, an everyday affair or even just a face in the crowd, every journalist looks for that story that touches lives, makes for a headline that grabs attention and gets people to pause, read, reflect.