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OAK celebrates annual cultural event Vande Utkal Janani at Science City Auditorium

Apr 16, 2016, at 12:18 am

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS) Odias@Kolkata (OAK) celebrated their annual cultural event christened as Vande Utkal Janani (VUJ) at the Science City auditorium at Kolkata on Apr 9.

92.7 BIG FM launches folk music show ‘Maatir Taney Maatir Gaaney’ in Kolkata

Apr 15, 2016, at 11:48 pm

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): Radio network 92.7 BIG FM is adding to its bouquet of cutting edge and unique line of programming with the launch of new folk music show ‘Maatir Taney Maatir Gaaney’.

Metiabruj Dawaat: A page out of Kolkata's culinary legacy

Apr 15, 2016, at 09:07 pm

Kolkata, April 15 (IBNS) Adding the potato was the twist that Metiabruj gave to the typical Awadhi biryani explained Shahanshah Mirza, the great-great grandson of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, at a dinner meet at Kolkata-based ITC Sonar, which is hosting a special Metiabruj Dawaat festival from April 16 -23, 2016.

Kolkata: Food and music ring in Bangla Nababarsho with unique show

Apr 15, 2016, at 02:54 am

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS) As the Bengali is equally enamored with food and music, a new initiative now wishes to combine the two passions on the Bangla Poila Boisakh morning with mouth-watering delicacies served during performance by famed singers.

Bengali community celebrates Poila Baisakh today

Apr 14, 2016, at 03:31 pm

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS) As the dawn of Apr 14 sets in, Bengalis all over the globe cheered aloud to welcome the first day of the Bengali New Year- 'Poila Boisakh' on Thursday.

Tollywood wishes netizens on Poila Baisakh

Apr 14, 2016, at 03:30 pm

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Bengali Film Industry on Thursday extended their wishes to netizens on the first day of the Bengali New Year- 'Poila Boisakh'.

The Palms introduces new Oriental and North Indian cuisines in their menu

Apr 14, 2016, at 05:20 am

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): As Kolkata is gearing up for the Bengali New Year, city restaurant The Palms on Friday introduced new Oriental cousins in their menu.

Kolkata: City restaurant Saptapadi inaugurates its second outlet

Apr 14, 2016, at 05:16 am

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS):Restaurant Saptapadi on Wednesday inaugurated its second outlet in south Kolkata.

Reebok Classic joins forces with Kendrick Lamar to launch limited edition range in India

Apr 13, 2016, at 10:20 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) : Reebok Classic pays tribute to Kendrick Lamar, legendary American rapper and Reebok Classic Brand ambassador for his 2016 Grammy win and will soon launch a limited edition range to woo his fans in India.

NIT Row: Normal life hit in Kashmir

Apr 12, 2016, at 08:55 pm

Srinagar, Apr 12 (IBNS) Normal life was hit in the Kashmir Valley due to a strike called by Kashmir separatist groups to protest against the alleged harassment of Kashmiri students outside the state on Tuesday.

Novoneel Chakraborty to visit Kolkata to talk on his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger

Apr 12, 2016, at 05:23 am

Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Random House India, will host an exclusive interaction with writer Novoneel Chakraborty to celebrate the launch of his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger this week.

“Your Story Your Way” joins the list of self-published work by Indian authors

Apr 12, 2016, at 03:46 am

Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) : ‘Your Story Your Way’ by Hemant Bohra is a must read book for all those starting off on their journey to success.

The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai hosts four generations of the British Royal Family

Apr 12, 2016, at 03:12 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS) : Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has partnered with the British Asian Trust to raise awareness and funds for a sustainable future.

The Bard’s home by the Avon

Apr 10, 2016, at 08:13 am

William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary is being commemorated this year. A visit to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon introduces Ranjita Biswas to the growing up years of the literary genius

Starmark, Karigar host launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath

Apr 10, 2016, at 08:00 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Karigar, hosted the launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall outlet on Friday.

GIMA: 'Moods' wins best classical instrumental album

Apr 10, 2016, at 07:23 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS) Music label Sagarika's 'Moods' won the best classical instrumental award at the Global Indian Music Awards recently.

Kolkata: Casa Kitchen to host Baisakhi food festival

Apr 10, 2016, at 07:04 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): To offer something new to the taste buds of food lovers of Kolkata, city based restaurant Casa Kitchen will host a food festival with dishes from the land of five rivers, Punjab and north India.

Starmark, Karigar host launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath

Apr 10, 2016, at 04:06 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Karigar, hosted the launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall outlet on Friday.

GIMA: 'Moods' wins best classical instrumental album

Apr 10, 2016, at 03:34 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS) Music label Sagarika's 'Moods' won the best classical instrumental award at the Global Indian Music Awards recently.

Kolkata: Casa Kitchen to host Baisakhi food festival

Apr 10, 2016, at 03:08 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): To offer something new to the taste buds of food lovers of Kolkata, city based restaurant Casa Kitchen will host a food festival with dishes from the land of five rivers, Punjab and north India.

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Ugadi with wife, greets followers

Apr 08, 2016, at 07:56 pm

Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS) Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Friday, greeted his fans on the occasion of Ugadi, while celebrating it with his wife Anjali.

Cambridge University Press launches new book on Indian Sundarbans

Apr 08, 2016, at 01:52 am

Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Cambridge University Press has unveiled a new book on the Communities and Development in the Indian Sundarbans at the Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata.

Delhi to host first National Trival Carnival

Apr 07, 2016, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, while inaugurating the conference of State Tribal Welfare Ministers/ Principal Secretaries/ Secretaries to evolve strategies for overall development of tribal communities on Thursday announced that the First National Tribal Carnival will be held in Delhi from April 29 to May 2, 2016.

Kolkata: U.S Consulate in collaboration with Ananta Aspen Center hosts Our Voice, Our Journey VI

Apr 07, 2016, at 02:59 am

Kolkata, Apr 6 IBNS): The American Center recently in collaboration with Ananta Aspen Center hosted the sixth edition of Our Voice, Our Journey to mark the celebration of International Women's Day and explore the lives of four dynamic women and the difference they have made to their communities.

‘Husain 100’ to celebrate birth centenary of Maqbool Fida Husain In Kolkata

Apr 06, 2016, at 06:30 pm

Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS):‘Husain 100’, a five-day celebration of the birth centenary of late painter Maqbool Fida Husain (1915 – 2011), will be hosted in Kolkata from Apr 9 to 13.

Starmark, Karigar to launch Martin Kampchen: Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath

Apr 06, 2016, at 05:46 pm

Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS) Kolkata's iconic lifestyle store Starmark in association with Karigar, will host the launch of Martin Kampchen: Anubhahe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall on Apr 8.

Google doodles to celebrate 120th anniversary of first modern Olympic Games

Apr 06, 2016, at 03:38 pm

New York, Apr 6 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Wednesday decorated its homepage with a doodle celebrating 120th anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games.

Wrogn arrives in Mumbai

Apr 06, 2016, at 12:32 am

Mumbai, Apr 5 (IBNS): Wrogn curated by Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli and founded by Universal Sportsbiz (USPL), has made its debut in Mumbai with the launch of the brand’s second standalone store in India - at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla.

British Council launches research on learning of English in Bihar titled ‘English in Education: Bihar Profile’

Apr 05, 2016, at 11:54 pm

Patna, Apr 5 (IBNS) : The British Council is delighted to announce the publication of ‘English in Education: Bihar Profile’, a comprehensive reference document on the teaching and learning of English within the general picture of education in the state and a ‘snapshot’ of current systems and practices at one specific moment in time, late November 2015.

Royal Mail marks 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with Special Stamps

Apr 05, 2016, at 11:46 pm

London, Apr 5 (IBNS): Britain's Royal Mail is issuing a set of Special Stamps to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, one of the most published authors and most performed dramatists of all time.