Kolkata's Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja gets 'Most Innovative Pujo' award
Oct 10, 2016, at 04:46 am
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): Kolkata's Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja has been awarded the Rotary Rotaract Sharod Swikrity Awards in the 'Most Innovative Pujo' category.
Maha Ashtami celebration begins with 'pushpanjali'
Oct 09, 2016, at 03:26 pm
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): The festive spirit in Kolkata reached its peak on Sunday as the Maha Ashtami celebration of the Durga Puja commenced with devotees offering 'pushpanjali' (prayers with flowers) to the goddess.
Mahasaptami fever grips Kolkata
Oct 09, 2016, at 03:53 am
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IBNS): Despite rains,the festive spirit in Kolkata peaked on Saturday on the Mahasaptami day as people upped their celebratory mood.
Mahashasti: Durga Puja celebrations start
Oct 08, 2016, at 04:21 am
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): Ending the year-long wait, the Bengali community across the world welcomed Goddess Durga along with her four children (Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh) amid pious rituals as the festival officially kicked off from Mahashasti on Friday.
Durga Puja begins with Mahasasthi, surge of humanity fill the streets
Oct 08, 2016, at 03:27 am
Durga Puja begins with Mahasasthi, surge of humanity fill the streets Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): A sea of humanity took to streets and hopped from one pandal to another as Durga Puja began in West Bengal on Friday officially commenced from Mahashasti.
Oct 07, 2016, at 04:41 pm
Long distance marriages are getting more common these days in urban India. But those women who quit their jobs to be with their spouses also face criticism from certain sections of society considering the act anti-Feminist. Surangama Guha takes look at both sides of the coin
Oct 06, 2016, at 07:06 pm
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS) From the surgical strike of India across the LoC to the message of the latest trending movie Pink, media experts from India and USA used them as references to simplify the nuances of good journalism and news writing at an international workshop here at the The Heritage Academy- Department of Media Sciences, Kolkata.
180-yr cuisine of 2 'Banglas' introduced on platter during Durgapuja days
Oct 06, 2016, at 05:43 pm
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS): Tracing back the culinary tradition of the two 'Bengal's in the pre-partition phase, a prominent 5-star facility in city introduced 'bhuri bhoj' (sumptous lunch) during the Durga Puja days.
Savour Topse Bhaja and Doi Ilish at Kolkata's Swissotel on Puja days
Oct 06, 2016, at 05:19 pm
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS): To savour crispy 'Topse Bhaja' (Topse fish fry) and 'Kochi Pathar Jhol' and 'Pui Shak Charchori' the puja shopper-pandal hopper-foodie may visit the five star dining restaurant at Swissotel during the six-day festivity.
B.Arch Student of Manipal University wins National Award for excellence in Architectural Thesis
Oct 06, 2016, at 03:00 pm
Mumbai Oct 4 (IBNS): Shivangini Singh, a ninth semester B. Arch student of Faculty of Architecture, Manipal University bagged the National Award for Excellence in Architectural Thesis-2016 and JK AYA best architecture student of the year award. The competition, organized by the Council of Architecture (COA) and conducted by the National Institute for Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) is for students from across all architecture colleges in the country. It is an annual event held to identify the best thesis projects in India.
Mahindra’s NuPro stirs up culinary delights in association with the inimitable Sawan Dutta
Oct 06, 2016, at 03:09 am
Kolkata Oct 5 (IBNS): Mahindra Agri Solutions, part of the USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group on Wednesday announced their association with the much acclaimed Composer, Producer & Vocalist, Sawan Dutta.
Former University of Birmingham professor awarded 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:46 am
Birmingham, Oct 5 (IBNS): A University of Birmingham alumnus on Wednesday been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the third former Birmingham scientist represented in this year's Nobel Laureate list.
Magnum makes installation in Kolkata for Durga Puja
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:29 am
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Kolkata’s famous Durga Puja will witness a chocolate overhaul as Magnum ice cream, the authority on pleasure, on Wednesday unveiled a first-of-its-kind iconic installation. Standing 18 feet tall, this magnificent Magnum inspired art installation will be located next to the famed Singhi Park pandal in the city from Oct 5 to Oct 11.
Indrani Gupta's new album Raga released
Oct 06, 2016, at 01:13 am
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Rooh Music recently released a solo album by Indrani Gupta entitled 'Raga' featuring 5 tracks.
Swatch opens its first corporate store in Mumbai
Oct 06, 2016, at 12:50 am
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IBNS):Making the brand experience more enticing to its consumers in the city, Swatch on Wednesday opened its first corporate store at Phoenix Marketcity-Kurla, Mumbai, with popular Bollywood actress Radhika Apte.
Zapyle launches Lakme Fashion Week designers online
Oct 06, 2016, at 12:38 am
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): Zapyle, India’s ultimate online destination for luxury fashion at deeply discounted prices is here with yet another style solution for trendy women across the country.
Barbeque Nation introduces special Durga Puja menu at its Kolkata outlets
Oct 05, 2016, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Researching about the local palate and adjusting the culinary style accordingly is one of the key features of Barbeque Nation, said Suman Mukherjee, Senior Cluster Manager of the pan-India restaurant chain that unveiled a special Puja menu at its Kolkata outlet on Monday.
Titan Raga launches The Aurora Collection
Oct 05, 2016, at 05:57 pm
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Seeking inspiration from the mystical light display seen at the poles of the world, Titan Raga unveiled a collection of exquisite timepieces for women.
Sourab Mitra: Using Ma Durga to spread social awareness about acid attack victims
Oct 05, 2016, at 03:46 pm
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Going against the usual concepts of beauty and glamour, makeup artist Sourab Mitra has decided to strike at one of the deep rooted evils of our society, acid attacks on women.
B.Arch Student of Manipal University wins National Award for excellence in Architectural Thesis
Oct 04, 2016, at 10:05 pm
Mumbai Oct 4 (IBNS): Shivangini Singh, a ninth semester B. Arch student of Faculty of Architecture, Manipal University bagged the National Award for Excellence in Architectural Thesis-2016 and JK AYA best architecture student of the year award. The competition, organized by the Council of Architecture (COA) and conducted by the National Institute for Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) is for students from across all architecture colleges in the country. It is an annual event held to identify the best thesis projects in India.
EPSI and APAI hold conference on New Education Policy for Schools & Higher Education
Oct 04, 2016, at 08:21 pm
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS): Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI) along with Association of Professional Academic Institutions(APAI) organized a Round Table Conference on New Education Policy for School and Higher Education recently in Kolkata.
Durga Puja 2016: Step into Arshinagar at Bhowanipur 75 Palli (Kolkata)
Oct 04, 2016, at 08:12 pm
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS): Bhowanipur 75 Palli, one of the popular neighbourhood Puja committees of Kolkata (south), has chosen the theme 'Aarshinagar' or the 'land of mirrors', for Durga Puja 2016.
Gaudiya Nritya dancer Satabdi Acharyya talks about her experiences and the future
Oct 04, 2016, at 04:32 am
Kolkata-based dance group Mitrayan, in association with two other groups Bikramshila and Gaudiya Nritya Bharati, presented recently at the Kala Mandir, Kolkata Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya – a Satabdi Acharyya dance production conceived and based on the importance of ‘the journey from darkness to light’, as presented in the Upanishads and in the works of Rabindranath Tagore. The dance style included Gaudiya Nritya with a touch of Kuchipudi and Kathak, various folk dance forms of Bengali, Japanese folk dances and contemporary styles. Shortly after this presentation, Supriyo Hazra spoke to Satabdi Acharyya.
Kolkata: USIEF hosts EducationUSA University Fair 2016
Oct 03, 2016, at 04:31 pm
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): US Consul General Craig Hall inaugurated the USIEF-EducationUSA University Fair 2016, hosted by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), in Kolkata on Saturday.
Golf Club Road Durga Puja Committee wins the first ever IIMC Sharodiya Digital Impact Awards 2016
Oct 01, 2016, at 04:22 am
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): IIMC Sharodiya Digital Impact Awards 2016 brought forth this year’s first ever and the most creative awards segment on Durga Puja.
Titan rolls out 3rd edition of Titan Elevate Program
Oct 01, 2016, at 04:16 am
Bangalore/Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Titan Company Limited, India’s largest lifestyle company and the world’s 5th largest watch manufacturer held the grand finale of its 3rd Titan Elevate program recently, at Royal Orchid, Bangalore.
Kolkata: Noodle Oodle opens second outlet in Garia
Oct 01, 2016, at 03:47 am
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Noodle Oodle, a Chinese restaurant, which is an initiative of Aditya Group, opened its second outlet in Kolkata's Garia area on Friday.
Lakmé Absolute Lip Pout introduces new Matte shades to its collection
Sep 30, 2016, at 07:43 pm
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Fashion brand Lakme recently announced the addition of four new colours to their Absolute Lip Pout collection.
Sep 30, 2016, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI), a National body representing wide spectrum of education sector and education service providers in association with the Association of Professional Academic Institutions, West Bengal (APAI, WB) on Thursday had organized a Round Table Meeting on “New Education Policy – Implications for School and Higher Educationâ€.
Bengal observes Mahalaya, gets ready for Durga Puja
Sep 30, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): The Bengali community, like many others, on Friday, observed the final day of Pitru-paksha through Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion when one pays tribute to ancestors through prayers, rituals and a dip in the river Ganga.