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Air India cabin crew attacked by intruder in her London hotel room, investigation underway | Conspiracy behind Sabarmati Express derailment? Initial probe says a boulder was placed on track leading to accident | Kolkata doctor rape-murder: CBI questions ex-RG Kar College principal Sandip Ghosh for second day in a row | Sabarmati Express passenger train derails near Kanpur, no injury reported | RG Kar rape and murder, vandalism: Doctors observing 24-hour countrywide strike today | Centre announces major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle across finance, defence, and minority affairs | RG Kar case: Victim's parents gave CBI names of interns, doctors suspected to be involved in crime, says report | 'Time was not fair': Vinesh Phogat finally breaks her silence after Olympics disqualification | PM Modi emphasises need to de-escalate West Asia tension through dialogue in phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu | J&K to vote in 3 phases starting Sept 18 for first assembly election after abrogation of Article 370

Shah Rukh Khan launches digital interface D’Assist by D’Decor

Jul 01, 2016, at 10:31 pm

Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): D’Decor, the world’s largest producer of upholstery and curtain fabrics, announced the launch of D’Assist at the Digital Premier night in Grand Hyatt, Mumbai on Thursday.

Omega launches Seamaster Diver 300M 'Rio 2016' limited edition watch

Jul 01, 2016, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): With the spirit of the Olympic Games lighting up the celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, OMEGA, the Official Timekeeper since 1932, is maintaining its tradition this year too. As the world's greatest athletes prepare for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, OMEGA has already set the winning standard in watchmaking.

Kolkata: United Spirits unveils the Scotch Whisky Collection

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:19 pm

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): United Spirits Limited hosted an extraordinary evening devoted to the art of gifting, in the 'City of Joy', Kolkata, where well known personalities Chitrangda Singh and Shibani Dandekar unveiled the Scotch Whisky Collection: An Exceptional Gift for all occasions.

Ente Keralam hosts ‘Secret of Seas’ festival

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Bangalore, July 1 (IBNS): Ente Keralam, the fine-dine Kerala restaurant in Bangalore, is hosting delicious ‘Seafood Festival’ until July 10 at its outlet in Ulsoor Road.

IIHMR University conducts training programme for WB departments of Panchayat’s and Rural Development

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:07 pm

Jaipur, July 1 (IBNS): India’s leading research University IIHMR University Jaipur has been appointed by the Department of Panchayat’s and Rural Development, Government of West Bengal to conduct 5 consecutive Management Development Programmes (MDP) on Personal and Professional Excellence.

Narayana's Super 30 starts a dream journey

Jul 01, 2016, at 02:31 am

Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS) Narayana School has always been known as the pioneer in Education Industry to live the dream of millions of students every year to get them into India’s most prestigious institutions through IIT-JEE and MED entrance test.

Amway India holds ‘Attitude Fashion Show’ in Kolkata

Jun 30, 2016, at 10:57 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS) Amway India, the largest Direct Selling FMCG Company of India, organized a dazzling fashion show ‘Attitude Fashion Show’ in Kolkata recently.

UNICEF State of the World's Children Report- 2016 launched in Kolkata

Jun 30, 2016, at 09:27 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): UNICEF's annual flagship publication, 'The State of the World's Children Report- 2016' was formally launched in Kolkata by West Bengal Child Development, Women and Health Minister Dr. Shashi Panja.

Stone- Being and Becoming: Kounteya Sinha's photographic tribute to Kolkata's rickshaw-pullers

Jun 30, 2016, at 08:51 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Veteran actor Om Puri, with the trademark chequered 'gamchha' -- that most Kolkata rickshaw-pullers use -- round his neck, relived his iconic role as Hasari Pal in Roland Joffe’s The City of Joy recently. The occasion: a photographic tribute to the rickshaw pullers of Kolkata at a city art gallery.

RBL Bank signs MoU with Manipal Global Education Services

Jun 29, 2016, at 09:06 pm

Mumbai, June 29 (IBNS): RBL Bank, one of India’s fastest growing private sector banks, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) to offer a customised Banking Training Program for participants at their Banking Training Campus in Bangalore.

Union ministry releases funds for SC students in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh

Jun 29, 2016, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi, Jun 29 (IBNS):The Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on Wednesday that over Rs 390 crores have been released under the post-Matric scholarship scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

Man and Dreams in the Dhauladhar: Where traditional India meets the contemporary

Jun 29, 2016, at 07:29 pm

Kolkata, Jun 29 (IBNS): A defence person’s sense of precision and an engineer’s eye for detail are two of the key elements that mark Kochery C Shibu’s book first book, Man and Dreams in the Dhauladhar, was the recurring theme of the conversation that preceded the Kolkata launch of the book at Starmark (Quest Mall).

Higher institutions’ National Ranking Framework to have separate system for IISERs, says HRD Minister

Jun 28, 2016, at 11:58 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS) The National Ranking Framework introduced by the Union Government to denote rankings of higher education institutes in the country will have a separate set of parameters for IISERs from the next academic year.

Tata Centre for Development to tackle India’s complex development challenges with innovative solutions

Jun 28, 2016, at 11:47 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): In partnership with Tata Trusts, the University of Chicago will launch a new centre to address some of India’s most pressing economic and social development challenges.

PRAYAS 2016: Annual Kolkata art fest to be inaugurated on Wednesday

Jun 28, 2016, at 05:20 am

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Art lovers in Kolkata are in for a treat with a 60-day art initiative, PRAYAS 2016, beginning on July 3. PRAYAS 2016 will showcase the works of 120 contemporary Indian artists in 12 separate five-day exhibitions till Sept 1 at the Chemould Art Gallery, Kolkata.

Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, holds World Music Day celebrations

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:46 am

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest lifestyle and entertainment chain Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, celebrated the World Music Day at its Quest Mall outlet here recently.

More jobs & entrepreneurship opportunities needed to promote women empowerment & achieve gender parity: Study

Jun 27, 2016, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) There is an urgent need to create more jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities to promote women empowerment thereby making them economically independent as female labour force participation (FLFP) rate in India has fallen significantly by 10 per cent during the last decade, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-Thought Arbitrage Research study.

More than 45 percent population of India will be living in urban areas by 2030

Jun 27, 2016, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): With the population exploding and breaking Rural and Urban boundaries, there is a tremendous need to develop infrastructure, skill and many other aspects for an overall economic development of the country.

World Heritage Committee to meet in Istanbul

Jun 25, 2016, at 05:02 am

Paris, June 24 (IBNS): The World Heritage Committee will examine proposals to inscribe 29 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List during its 40th session from July 10-20 .

Manipal ProLearn offers CompTIA certifications for IT fundamentals

Jun 25, 2016, at 01:21 am

Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn has partnered with CompTIA, a global provider of vendor neutral IT certifications, to offer three popular CompTIA programs – A+, Security+ and IT Fundamentals.

Kounteya Sinha to showcase his collections in Kolkata

Jun 24, 2016, at 06:18 am

Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS) Kolkata witnesses a major show by internationally acclaimed photographer Kounteya Sinha on Friday at the Harrington Street Arts Centre called Stone – Being and Becoming.

Manipal University breaks into 200th position in Asia

Jun 24, 2016, at 03:24 am

Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): Manipal University figures at the 200th position in the Quacquarelli Symonds University Asia Ranking list 2016 released on Tuesday.

Casa Kitchen to celebrate the Kebab Karnival- 2K16

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:49 pm

Kolkata, Jun 21(IBNS): Casa Kitchen, a Kolkata based restaurant & bar is all set to celebrate the occasion of monsoon by hosting the Kebab Karnival- 2K16 from Jun 25 to Jul 10, 2016.

PMET results declared, Lovish Gupta secures top spot

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:04 pm

Faridkot, Punjab, Jun 23 (IBNS): Lovish Gupta, a resident of Faridkot topped the Punjab Medical Entrance Exam (PMET), the results of which were declared on Wednesday, reports said.

Meera and Muzaffar Ali launch HP Spectre 13 laptop in fashion event

Jun 23, 2016, at 03:09 am

New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): The capital city witnessed timeless designs and technology come together as, master couturiers Meera and Muzaffar Ali showcased their collection inspired by the most stylish laptop of the year Spectre 13, by HP India.

Hong Kong tops list of expensive cities to live in, says study

Jun 23, 2016, at 01:24 am

New York, June 22 (IBNS) Hong Kong leads as Kinshasa makes big jump up the ranking ladder in Mercer’s 22nd annual Cost of Living Survey.

Supreme Court Lawyer Aman Hingorani pens ‘Unraveling The Kashmir Knot’

Jun 23, 2016, at 12:26 am

Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Dr Aman M. Hingorani, Lawyer and Mediator, Supreme Court Of India & The High Court Of Delhi on Wednesday launched his maiden book ‘Unraveling The Kashmir Knot’ in Kolkata.

IIT Kharagpur reaches the finals of Global Shell Ideas360 challenge

Jun 22, 2016, at 10:41 pm

Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd. announced the shortlisting of IIT Kharagpur among the top five finalists of the Shell Ideas360. Shell Ideas360 is a global competition, which connects like-minded students with Shell experts and mentors to develop ideas to tackle the pressures on the world’s food, water and energy resources.

New Titan Octane collection launched

Jun 22, 2016, at 10:26 pm

Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Octane, the range of stylish chronographs from Titan, keeps it bold and sporty with its latest collection of timepieces for men.

KFC introduces ‘WATT A Box’

Jun 22, 2016, at 10:08 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): KFC’s much-loved lunch offering, the 5-in-1 Meal Box has an all new tech avatar: A limited edition box with a built-in power bank.