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Kolkata: Byomkesh Pawrbo team takes part in cake mixing at The Gateway hotel

Nov 18, 2016, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): With the Christmas season around the corner, the ‘Byomkesh Pawrbo’ team geared up to mark the promotion of their film at The Gateway hotel on Monday.

Aditi Rao Hydari attends Femina Hair Hero Awards

Nov 18, 2016, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari recently attended the Femina Hair Hero Awards wearing Natalie Chapman styled by Sanam Ratansi.

Hrithik Roshan unveils Rado's new lightness-inspired timepieces

Nov 18, 2016, at 04:10 am

Noida, Nov 17 (IBNS): Rado, the Swiss watch brand known for its innovative use of design and materials, officially launched its lightness-inspired collection at the newly opened boutique in Noida.

TheBagTales partners exclusively with Bollywoo to promote Tum Bin 2

Nov 18, 2016, at 03:06 am

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): TheBagTales, a contemporary accessory label which offers luxurious varieties of hand bags, clutches, slings, has exclusively partnered with Bollywoo for a styling contest with Tum Bin 2.

Assam: World Heritage Week to be celebrated at Dima Hasao

Nov 18, 2016, at 01:37 am

Guwahati, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Directorate of Archaeology, Assam, is going to celebrate the "World Heritage Week, 2016" in Assam's Dima Hasao district from November 19-25.

Monkey Bar settles in Kolkata

Nov 17, 2016, at 05:45 pm

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Whoever thought that Goopye Gyne and Bagha Byne, Bengal’s popular fictional duo created by Upendrakishore Raychoudhury and enlivened by his grandson Satyajit Ray, would ride a hand-pulled rickshaw?

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.