In mellifluous conversation with Lopamudra Mitra and Joy Sarkar
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:35 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Nostalgia, lots of music and concern about the future of modern Bengali music marked the inaugural session of the third edition of Conversations at The Palms Restaurant in Kolkata recently.
“Life & Living in Kolkata†comes alive at Credai Bengal Realty Expo 2016
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:04 pm
Kolkata Nov 17 (IBNS): Credai Bengal, the state chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) and the apex body for private real estate developers in India organised a panel discussion on ‘Life and Living in Kolkata’ as an extension to the ninth edition of the Realty Expo 2016 at Milan Mela recently.
Tata Building India School Essay Competition 11th Edition to focus on global warming
Nov 17, 2016, at 04:40 am
Mumbai /Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Tata group has announced the launch of the 11th edition of Tata Building India School Essay Competition, considered as India's largest school essay competition, a national level programme targeted to reach out to nearly 4 million students, from 8500 plus schools spread across 200 plus cities.
Singapore Airlines introduces Ruchi Thali
Nov 17, 2016, at 01:08 am
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS): Singapore Airlines is delighted to introduce a traditional, Indian set meal - “Ruchi Thali†for its Business Class passengers travelling between India and Singapore.
Fall-Winter 2016: Men in Uniform
Nov 16, 2016, at 10:04 pm
Military silhouettes in olive green, gray and black are the trends of the season this winter along with henley shirt and slim cargo pants, says fashion stylists of Macy's in USA. Sujoy Dhar reports after checking the arrivals at the iconic Chicago outlet of the department store
EDII collaborates with University of East London for social entrepreneurship education in India
Nov 15, 2016, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), an acknowledged national resource Institute for Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training and Institution Building, has collaborated with University of East London (UEL) to promote social entrepreneurship education in India.
Open Doors report shows trends in student mobility between India, United States
Nov 15, 2016, at 04:25 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): An increasing number of students are crossing the globe to gain practical, international experience that they can apply in their careers and life in a global society. The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released on Monday, finds that the number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities surpassed one million for the first time during the 2015-16 academic year-an increase of seven percent from the previous year to a new high of nearly 1,044,000, representing five percent of the total student population at U.S. institutions.
Kashmir: Students appear for annual board examinations
Nov 15, 2016, at 01:31 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Amid tight security, thousands of students appeared for the annual board examinations across Kashmir on Monday despite the protest and strike from July 9.
HP inaugurates university Chair to partner on future cyber security challenges
Nov 15, 2016, at 12:26 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): HP is working with the University of Birmingham to create a position to help address the world’s most pressing cyber security challenges.
Max Fashion unveils their latest winter collection
Nov 14, 2016, at 08:08 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Lifestyle store Max unveiled its new winter collection in the presence of Tollywood actress Priyanka Sarkar, stylist Anupam Chatterjee and photographer Deborshi Sarkar, on Friday, in Kolkata.
STORY: A perfect getaway for Children’s Day
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): For Children’s Day on Monday, STORY, Kolkata’s leading book and lifestyle store, is holding special programmes for children, including storytelling and fun activities.
Everything isn't hunky-dory in India, yet I'm optimistic: Amish
Nov 14, 2016, at 05:24 pm
The author of the best selling 'Shiva Trilogy', Amish (Tripathi) is an optimistic man! In a chat with IBNS correpondent Sudipto Maity, the banker turned author discusses his source of optimism, Bob Dylan, Tata Lit Live fest, India's perennial problem and why he loves Dal Khichdi.
India celebrates Children's Day
Nov 14, 2016, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): India on Monday celebrated the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's birth anniversary, also observed as Children's Day.
Land of Buddha to host ‘International Arts Exhibition’ in December
Nov 14, 2016, at 12:52 am
Patna, Nov 13 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The first edition of the week-long ‘Bodhgaya Biennale’—the International Art Exhibition—will kick off at Sujata Vihar in Bodh Gaya from Dec 17.
Kolkata to witness the AHSI’s House Plant Show 2016
Nov 12, 2016, at 03:49 am
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS): The Agri –Horticultural Society of India (AHSI), founded in 1820 and pioneered Agricultural and Horticultural Shows in the country is organizing House Plant Show-2016 from Nov 10 to 13 jointly with the Department of Food Processing Industries & Horticulture, Govt. of West Bengal and in collaboration with National Horticulture Board, Govt. of India.
Kuchipudi dancers mesmerize audiences at WTM London
Nov 11, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Vijayawada, Nov 11 (IBNS): Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism and Culture (I/C), Government of India, inaugurated the Incredible India pavilion at World Travel Market London 2016, along with Vinod Zutshi, Secretary-Tourism, Government of India, and Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Government of Odisha.
Bollywood heroes: Times are a-changing
Nov 11, 2016, at 07:51 pm
From depicting romance to anger and then to the raging revenge of the don, the Bollywood hero has changed over time. This is also because of changing values and circumstances, analyses Shoma A. Chatterji
Kolkata to witness the AHSI’s House Plant Show 2016
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:15 am
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Agri –Horticultural Society of India (AHSI), founded in 1820 and pioneered Agricultural and Horticultural Shows in the country is organizing House Plant Show-2016 from Nov 10 to 13 jointly with the West Bengal Food Processing Industries & Horticulture department and the National Horticulture Board of Govt. of India.
Bengal Chamber initiative throws light on city's unsung legacy: the municipal heritage
Nov 09, 2016, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): Not only Kolkata's built heritage but also the city's municipal heritage deserves to be studied and preserved said Alapan Bandopadhyay, IAS, while delivering the keynote address at the first Calcutta Talks organised by the Bengal Chamber recently.
Amitav Ghosh to receive the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 09, 2016, at 02:38 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016 will be conferred on acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh.
YouTube video showing man preparing curry with 300 eggs goes viral
Nov 08, 2016, at 11:10 pm
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): A simple YouTube video where an Indian man is seen preparing a rustic egg recipe in the outdoors has kept netizens busy watching it.
Manyavar appoints ace cricketer Virat Kohli as its official ambassador
Nov 08, 2016, at 03:11 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Manyavar, a leading brand in men's ethnic wear, announced the appointment of cricket icon Virat Kohli as the official ambassador for the brand.
Union Textiles Minister unveils tie-up between India Handloom Brand and BIBA
Nov 08, 2016, at 01:10 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Ministry of Textiles has joined hands with the ethnic apparel brand BIBA and has launched India Handloom Brandgarments at BIBA’s flagship store at Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi on Monday.
Amway opens Express Pick & Pay Store in Kharagpur
Nov 08, 2016, at 12:59 am
Kharagpur, Nov 7 (IBNS): Amway India, a direct selling FMCG Company, has launched an Express Pick & Pay store in Kharagpur recently.
Pearson VUE launches Finacle Certification Exams globally
Nov 08, 2016, at 12:22 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Pearson VUE, a global computer-based testing company, has signed an agreement with EdgeVerve to be a provider of Finacle global certification exams.
Nukkadwala opens its first outlet in Delhi
Nov 07, 2016, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Nukkadwala, an Indian QSR (quick service restaurant) chain of Vatika Group, has opened its first store in New Delhi at PVR Anupam Complex in Saket.
Millions march on rivers' bank to offer prayers to setting Sun in Bihar
Nov 06, 2016, at 08:07 pm
Patna, Nov 6 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Millions marched on the rivers' bank, ponds or near other water bodies on Sunday to offer prayers to the setting Sun in Bihar during Chhath, one of the biggest festivals of the Hindus.
Airtel, Round Table India announces the launch of ‘Airtel Run for Education, 2016’
Nov 05, 2016, at 11:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): Round Table India, the national social service organization, and Bharti Airtel today announced the 3rd Edition of Airtel Run for Education 2016, Kolkata– a fund raising sporting event contributing towards the cause of education for underprivileged children.
Students, ladies participate in large numbers in CMO’s Vigilance Awareness Week events
Nov 05, 2016, at 10:59 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): As part of the nationwide observance of Vigilance Awareness Week on the theme of ‘Public Participation in Promoting Integrity and Eradicating Corruption’ from Oct 31 to Nov 5, SAIL’s Kolkata-headquartered Central Marketing Organisation (CMO) organized various events involving school and college students and its own employees and their families.
Serendipity Arts Festival celebrates performers and artists of the East
Nov 05, 2016, at 02:15 am
Kolkata, Nov 4, (IBNS): Serendipity Arts Festival, India’s premier, curated, interdisciplinary arts festival, will witness participation from nine celebrated artists and performers from East India.