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JIS College of Engineering holds its first Convocation

Sep 02, 2016, at 08:53 pm

Kalyani (West Bengal), Sep 2 (IBNS): JIS College of Engineering, located in Kalyani, West Bengal, celebrated its first Convocation, 'Journey Through Time' on its 16th Foundation Day, on Thursday.

Bangladesh Book Fair inaugurated in Kolkata

Sep 02, 2016, at 07:47 pm

Kolkata, Sep 2 (IBNS): The sixth edition of the Bangladesh Book Fair, which will run everyday till Sep 10 at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata, was inaugurated on Thursday.

Fun fiesta at Canadian National Exhibition

Sep 01, 2016, at 11:44 pm

Toronto, Sep 1 (IBNS): The Canadian National Exhibition, popularly known as The Ex is in full swing with local visitors and even foreign guests gathering to enjoy the various attractions on offer.

Jaya Misra launches her new collection Mosaic

Sep 01, 2016, at 02:04 am

Kolkata, August 31 (IBNS): Noted fashion designer Jaya Misra unveiled her new line of contemporary outfits called 'Mosaic', recently in Kolkata, in the presence of Priyadarshini Chatterjee, Femina Miss India 2016.

Kolkata to host Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016

Aug 31, 2016, at 09:29 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): Kolkata is all set to host the first qualifying round of The Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016, at Medical College, College Street on Sept 2 from 1pm onwards.

Simaaya introduces ready-to-wear sari for the upcoming festive season

Aug 31, 2016, at 06:47 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): For women in Kolkata, the 'Durga Puja look' is not complete without a befitting sari to match every day of the festival and Simaaya on Elgin Road in Kolkata is showcasing a wide range of sari collection to meet this exact requirement.

JIS College of Engineering to hold its first convocation

Aug 31, 2016, at 05:44 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): West Bengal based JIS College of Engineering, a leading self-financed autonomous institute, will be celebrating its 1st Convocation and 16th Foundation Day on Thursday through an event titled 'Journey through Time'.

IGNOU's new website launched

Aug 30, 2016, at 09:46 pm

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) have started newly developed Website of the University.

Titan launches JUXT Pro in Kolkata

Aug 30, 2016, at 09:23 pm

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): Titan, India’s leading and the world’s fifth largest watchmaker, launched the JUXT Pro, its second smart offering, on Tuesday.

Spellbinding grand finale by Sabyasachi brings Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2016 to a close

Aug 29, 2016, at 09:24 pm

Mumbai, Sept 29 (IBNS): The Winter/Festive edition of Lakmé Fashion Week saw a spectacular showcase of shimmering silhouettes on the runway, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s ‘Illuminate’ Grand Finale at Mehboob Studios was a befitting tribute to the trend of the season.

Rio was a thorough success in every sense of the word: Saibal Banerjee

Aug 28, 2016, at 07:45 pm

Saibal Banerjee, an ITF Bronze Badge Umpire, was present at the Rio Olympics. Banerjee was one of the two Indian Tennis umpires who officiated at the mega event. In a chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, he shares his experience while answering other queries

Oyo lets unmarried couples book rooms, sparks outrage

Aug 28, 2016, at 05:10 am

Bangalore, Aug 27 (IBNS): Hotel aggregator Oyo Rooms' new plan of allowing unmarried couples book rooms sparked an outrage on the social media.

Kolkata Durga Puja club launches

Aug 28, 2016, at 04:48 am

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS):Kolkata's Hindusthan Park Durgotsab Committee arranged a ceremony to launch their theme song for the upcoming Durga Puja-"Parar Gaan".

Big Bazaar unveils new fashion trends for Durga Puja in Kolkata

Aug 27, 2016, at 06:09 pm

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): A cluster of Tollywood stars sashayed down the ramp, flaunting the latest collection Big Bazaar has to offer this Durga Puja.

Vision Rx Lab's Blumax technology to provide strain free visual experience

Aug 26, 2016, at 10:01 pm

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): In a drive to provide strain free visual experience, Vision Rx Lab, a joint venture of GKB Rx lens and Essilor, launched their Blumax technology, which is made of special material that effectively filters out harmful UV rays.

LFW: Shraddha Kapoor,Sushant Singh Rajput sizzle ramp

Aug 26, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IBNS): Bollywood actors Shraddha Kapoor walked the ramp with Sushant Singh Rajput for fashion designer Manish Malhotra at Lakme Fashion Week.

Infosys Science Foundation organizes public lecture on 'Modern Romance of Mathematics and Society'

Aug 26, 2016, at 05:14 am

Bangalore, Aug 25 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) on Thursday organized a public lecture by Infosys Prize juror, Prof. Cedric Villani, Professor of Mathematics, Lyon University and Director of the Henri Poincare Institute, Paris, France, and a juror for the #InfosysPrize.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport voted 'Best Metro Airport' by Air Passengers Association of India

Aug 26, 2016, at 12:57 am

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IBNS): Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has been voted as the 'Best Metro Airport' at the Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) awards held in New Delhi on Wednesday.

US education fairs to be held in four Indian cities

Aug 25, 2016, at 05:15 pm

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IBNS): US education fairs will be hosted in four Indian cities, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai in September.

Jaya Misra unveils latest collection in Kolkata

Aug 25, 2016, at 04:43 am

Ace designer Jaya Misra unveiled her latest collection 'Mosaic' in Kolkata on Wednesday (Aug 24, 2016).

Looking for souvenirs on Kolkata? Go to STORY

Aug 24, 2016, at 11:30 pm

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): Have you ever been bothered by the fact that it is very difficult to get souvenirs that celebrate Kolkata? Then worry no more as the city's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, has put together an eclectic collection in their Elgin Road outlet.

Nukkadwala makes world's longest vada pao, measuring 145 feet

Aug 24, 2016, at 06:19 pm

Gurgaon, Aug 24 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Vada Pao Day on Aug 23, Nukkadwala, a chain of restaurant which brings street food from across the nation, created a record by making the World’s longest Vada Pao- measuring 145 feet in length.

Gotta race 'em all! New app allows gamers to fly around iconic locations

Aug 24, 2016, at 04:20 am

London, Aug 23 (IBNS): If ‘Pokémon Go’ got more of us exploring outside with our smartphones, a new racing app is hoping to revolutionise the way we interact with the world around us.

Bombay HC comes to aid of girl with learning disability

Aug 23, 2016, at 07:12 pm

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra's State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education to pass a girl with learning disabilities, according to media reports.

ebay.in launches weeklong campaign on World Fashion Day

Aug 23, 2016, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Fashion Day (Aug 21), eBay India has launched a week long campaign wherein consumers can discover their passion for fashion and enjoy an array of deals to shop from a wide range of products across the clothing and accessories category.

STORY plays host to Kolkata Literary Meet

Aug 23, 2016, at 01:14 am

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IBNS): Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet in association with select publishers and Kolkata’s leading lifestyle and book store STORY organised a series of book launches between Aug 19 and 21.

Birmingham experts help coaches boost Indian sports performance

Aug 22, 2016, at 11:58 pm

London, Aug 22 (IBNS): Coaches and sports scientists from India have teamed up with experts at the University of Birmingham to learn how their athletes can boost their performance, following Team GB’s outstanding Olympic success.

Cambridge English Language Assessment launches a series of Webinars for teachers

Aug 22, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Chennai, Aug 22 (IBNS): Cambridge English Language Assessment, Part of the University of Cambridge, organises a lot of events to support teacher development worldwide every year.

SEI,SUN join hands to offer online solar professional training courses to students

Aug 20, 2016, at 06:35 pm

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Solar Energy International (SEI), US has teamed up with Saurya Urja Niketan (SUN), which is an initiative of Environmental Education Media Project India (EEMPi), to offer online solar professional training courses partnered with practical training facilities at the Saurya Urja Niketan Campus at Serampore, near Kolkata.