Exclusive Vogue Wedding Show 2016 to take place in early August
Jul 18, 2016, at 10:07 pm
Mumbai, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Vogue Wedding Show (VWS), a 3-day opulent wedding exhibition showcasing the latest and exclusive wedding services and over 50 coveted brands from the bridal world, will be held from August 5-7 2016, the Taj Palace, New Delhi.
Youngest siblings more likely to go into business, study finds
Jul 18, 2016, at 09:55 pm
London, July 18 (IBNS): New research into birth order effects has found that the last-born children of non-entrepreneurial parents are more likely to go into business than first-borns.
Skinn by Titan launches India’s first all-French advertisement
Jul 18, 2016, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): In a first-ever, Skinn by Titan, a range of exquisite French fragrances, aired an all-French ad film. Highlighting the French origin of Skinns’s range of perfumes, the unique film was initially aired without subtitles, thus creating intrigue and emphasising the French connect.
HRD Minister felicitates Class XII achievers who braved difficult circumstances
Jul 17, 2016, at 11:59 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS) In a first of its kind event, Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar felicitated 46 students who achieved high in their XII exams, despite hailing from economically weakest of weaker sections.
Kolkata's Astor hotel re-walks heritage food trail with Kebab festival
Jul 17, 2016, at 08:58 pm
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): At a time when the concept of food is being reconstructed every day, to include everything from gastronomic fusion dishes, to elaborate, fancy unpronounceable concoctions, it is a refreshing change when culinary maestros decide to go old school.
The School of Chinese Language in Kolkata celebrates its 8th anniversary
Jul 17, 2016, at 06:31 pm
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): The 8th anniversary of The School of Chinese Language in Kolkata, celebrated on July Saturday, was sponsored by Consulate General of the P R of China.
Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata
Jul 17, 2016, at 04:46 am
Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, began on July 3 in Kolkata.
Flipkart takes a peep into digital Indian's abode
Jul 16, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Bengaluru, July 16 (IBNS): Ecommerce marketplace Flipkart announced a study that brings about popular home buying trends online. Observing the purchase patterns among its 75 million consumers, Flipkart delves into Indian homes and the changing lifestyles reflected through the type of products consumers purchase across the country.
Barcelos Kolkata adds sizzlers to its menu
Jul 16, 2016, at 06:00 pm
Kolkata, Jul 16 (IBNS): Just as the coloured burgers were an instant hit, Barcelos Kolkata's grilled sizzlers too caught the diner’s fancy as was evident on the launch day of the festival at the restaurant at Acropolis Mall, on Thursday.
Dig into Bengal's culinary scene with Jayabrato Chatterjee's latest book
Jul 16, 2016, at 04:32 pm
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Don’t look for recipes, don’t look for history of food. This is a book that will tell you through diverse anecdotes – myths and facts – about Bengal’s unique culinary evolution, said Rita Bhimani as she began the discussion at the launch of Cooking up Culinary Adventures authored by Jayabrato Chatterjee. The book launch was held on Wednesday at the Starmark store at South City Mall in Kolkata.
'Cyclists for Change' on a mission to raise Rs. 50 lakhs for girl child education
Jul 16, 2016, at 03:45 am
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Sumeet Paringe (26) and Prisiliya Madan (22), cycling enthusiasts from Mumbai, are on a mission to raise funds for girl child education.
Social media sites obstruct children’s moral development, say parents
Jul 16, 2016, at 03:18 am
London, July 15 (IBNS): More than half of UK parents think popular social media sites hamper their children’s moral development, according to a poll commissioned by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
Parineeti Chopra visits Delhi over Sania Mirza's autobiography launch
Jul 15, 2016, at 11:38 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Actress Parineeti Chopra is visiting Delhi over the launch of Tennis star Sania Mirza's autobiography titled ‘Ace Against Odds' in the city.
Jul 15, 2016, at 07:36 pm
Who says the humble shoes are poor cousins of fashionable ensembles? Shoes in many avatars are now stealing the limelight whether on the street on muggy monsoon days or high-end evening dos, finds Pramita Bose
My dad has always been my idol: Alberto Del Rio
Jul 15, 2016, at 05:30 pm
Alberto Del Rio is one of the most energetic performers in the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) today. What prevented him from making an Olympic appearance, also paved a way for his successful pro-wrestling career. In Kolkata as a WWE ambassador to promote the company, IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity engages in a chat with him. Excerpts :
Tanishq redefines royalty with Queen of Hearts
Jul 13, 2016, at 09:33 pm
Kolkata, July 13 (IBNS) : Tanishq, India’s largest and most preferred jewellery brand, has launched Queen of Hearts – a high value diamond jewellery collection.
Tagore’s works can always be interpreted, says Bangla band singer Surojit
Jul 13, 2016, at 05:10 pm
Kolkata, July 13 (IBNS): Popular band singer-music director Surojit Chatterjee now takes up Tagore as his next work marking an altogether new approach in his new album.
SpiceJet unveils an all-new bouquet of in-flight meals
Jul 12, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Gurgaon, July 12 (IBNS): As SpiceJet –a popular budget airline – looks for new ways to enchant its customers, an all-new gourmet experience is right on the cards.
Gateway House and Oxford University Press join hands to promote excellence in academic research
Jul 11, 2016, at 11:53 pm
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) : Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations is a foreign policy think tank in Mumbai.
KFC’s launches ‘Friendship Bucket’
Jul 11, 2016, at 09:56 pm
Kolkata/New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) : International food chain KFC on Monday announced the launch of its Friendship Bucket that offers 4 of your favorite types of KFC chicken, all in one amazing shareable bucket.
Automobili Lamborghini hosts the ‘First Super Sports Car drive for Women’ in India
Jul 11, 2016, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): Automobili Lamborghini India hostedthe First Super Sports Car Drive for Women in New Delhi on Sunday, a drive initiated to encourage the culture of driving among women, the company said.
I am never tired listening to music: Jeet Amole
Jul 11, 2016, at 12:36 am
Jeet Amole is the winner of the 2015 edition of Zee Awaz of Madhya Pradesh. Hailing from a humble household, he is earmarked by industry veterans as a special talent. In an interview with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, he opens up about life post the talent hunt competition win.
Juggernaut Books’ Ringside With Vijender by Rudraneil Sengupta goes live
Jul 08, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS) Juggernaut Books has published Ringside With Vijender by Rudraneil Sengupta.
Breitling showcases 2016 collection in an exclusive event at its Kolkata Boutique
Jul 08, 2016, at 10:37 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS) Breitling, the independent Swiss watch manufacturer, presented on Friday the latest models in its Breitling and Breitling for Bentley collections at the Breitling Boutique in Kolkata.
#LGBTIndia: Such a Long Journey
Jul 08, 2016, at 05:14 pm
While India recently abstained when the top human rights body at the United Nations voted to appoint an independent expert to protect the LGBT people worldwide, the clamor for throwing away an archaic British law that criminalizes gay sex grows louder in the country of 1.3 billion people. Sujoy Dhar reports
Jul 08, 2016, at 03:47 pm
Kolkata / New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): CRY : In an unique initiative Child Rights and You, on Thursday announced the launch of ‘School the Spark’, a national campaign to address issues related to children’s education, in a press conference held at Kolkata Press Club.
10,000 youth to participate in Sathya Sai World Youth Festival
Jul 07, 2016, at 01:11 am
Hyderabad, July 6 (IBNS): The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations India (SSSSO India) and Sathya Sai International Organisation (SSIO) - a multi cultural spiritual service Organisation, today announced the 1st Satya Sai World Youth Festival will be held from July 12 to 14 at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh.
Shyamashree Sen takes charge of Rotary District 3291 at Samarurha
Jul 04, 2016, at 04:35 pm
Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): In a glittering programme titled Samarurha held at Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha, Shyamashree Sen took charge of the 97-year-old Rotary International District 3291, becoming the only second lady Governor of the international service organization here, to head the district.
Cookery workshop by Sanjeev Kapoor held in Kolkata
Jul 03, 2016, at 12:45 am
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Media Connect recently organized a cookery workhop with Sanjeev Kapoor, the ace master chef in Kolkata.
Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata
Jul 02, 2016, at 06:52 pm
Kolkata, Jul 2 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, begins on Sunday in Kolkata.