RK Laxman's last originals to feature at actor Rahul Bose’ auction
Feb 11, 2016, at 07:02 pm
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IBNS) On Feb 19, Rahul Bose and his NGO The Foundation are all set to host their annual auction called "The Idea of India" that will feature 12 iconic pieces of memorabilia from noteworthy donors globally who personify and epitomize the soul of art and culture across the world.
IDP organises education fair for Indian students to study abroad
Feb 11, 2016, at 03:17 am
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): IDP Education India on Tuesday organised a multi-destination Education Fair in Kolkata for students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad.
Emami Foundation celebrates 7th edition of Book Lending Programme with CSR initiatives
Feb 10, 2016, at 07:39 pm
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): Emami Foundation, the CSR and philanthropic arm of the Rs 10,000 crore business conglomerate Emami Group, observed its 7th edition of Book Lending Programme with its CSR programmes "Padho India Padho" and "Badhte kadam" here on Tuesday.
STORY: Encouraging children to read books
Feb 10, 2016, at 07:27 pm
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS) STORY, a leading book-store in Kolkata, has found a very workable solution to one of the most common complaints we hear today-- children do not read books.
Amaan Ali Khan , Ayaan Ali Khan collaborate with Grammy nominated violinist Elmira Darvarova
Feb 10, 2016, at 02:56 am
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IBNS) Sarod artists Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan are all set to perform with noted Grammy nominated violinist Elmira Darvarova.
The Heritage School Kolkata ranked 1st among Pre-primary Composite Schools
Feb 09, 2016, at 08:36 pm
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IBNS) The Heritage School Kolkata has been ranked number one in the city by Education World among Pre-primary Composite Schools, out of 665 sample respondents polled by C fore researchers, according to a release by the school.
KONSTRUKT 2016: A design and innovation award for architects and civil engineers from West Bengal
Feb 09, 2016, at 03:13 am
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) The first edition of KONSTRUKT, a Design and Innovation Awards initiative by SRMB Srijan Ltd, aimed at recognizing excellence in the field of civil engineering and architecture in West Bengal, was announced on Saturday.
Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya brings 500 Strings of Santoor to Kolkata
Feb 09, 2016, at 12:54 am
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya is all set to bring on stage 500 Strings of Santoor.
'Bangaler Chharachhori': Memories of another day in limericks
Feb 08, 2016, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Ajoy Gupta's book of Bengali limericks, 'Bangaler Chharachhori', about his days in East Pakistan, was launched at Kolkata's Oxford book store recently in the presence of noted Indian footballer and former Sheriff of Kolkata, Chuni Goswami, and journalist-author Shankarlal Bhattacharjee.
Birmingham City University to host ‘Terrorism and Cultural Freedom’ conference
Feb 08, 2016, at 10:38 pm
Birmingham, Feb 8 (IBNS) A one-day open international conference discussing ‘Terrorism and Cultural Freedom’ will take place at Birmingham City University (UK) on June 7.
Hair Zone opens its second outlet in Kolkata
Feb 08, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Actors Saheb Bhattacharya and Suchandra Vaaniya inaugurated the Hair Zone – Spa & Salon, the second outlet of Hair Zone in Kolkata, on Friday.
The French Loaf introduces an array of French éclair confectioneries for Valentine’s Day
Feb 08, 2016, at 09:22 pm
Bangalore, Feb 8 (IBNS): The French Loaf, a bakery chain in the country, has introduced wide range of French eclair confectionaries designed by Chef Boopesh, Corporate Chef- The French Loaf & Le Chocolatier.
Kolkata college awards certificates to women in community outreach programme
Feb 08, 2016, at 07:04 pm
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Participants of Sucharu, a capacity-building programme conducted by Kolkata's Women's Christian College and funded by the University Grants Commission, received their certificates and prizes at a ceremony organised by the college.
Google: Doodle celebrates Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday
Feb 08, 2016, at 04:30 pm
California, Feb 8 (IBNS) Google on Monday celebrated late Russian scientist and inventor Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday with a doodle.
Feb 07, 2016, at 07:33 pm
Jaipur has an unmatched polo tradition with its royal family trying to keep the polo legacy alive. The game conjures up visions of aristocracy, excellence, style and rare athletic power. Jaipur’s Saawa Man Singh II was one of the most famous polo players of 1950s and 60s. And now his great grandson, the young Maharaja of Jaipur, Padmanabh Singh, who has also taken up polo, has been chosen by a polo clothing company to become its brand amabassador, making it a first in the royal family. Rajasthan Post/TWF correspondent R. Pal caught up with him…
La Maison Des Delices offers mouth watering Mediterranean cuisine for foodies in Kolkata
Feb 07, 2016, at 02:33 am
Kolkata, Feb 6 (IBNS): La Maison Des Délices, a Kolkata based restaurant that offers a range of continental cuisine highlighting French, Italian and conventional European styles, announced the introduction of an exclusive range of Mediterranean fare in their menu recently.
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Cress Bistro launches new menu for V-Day
Feb 07, 2016, at 12:17 am
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS) To celebrate Valentine's Day, Delhi's Cress Bistro launched a new menu recently.
Kolkata: Starmark, Random House India to launch Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's new book
Feb 06, 2016, at 04:18 am
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Random House India, will host the launch of Nidhi Dugar Kundalia’s The Lost Generation-Chronicling India's Dying Professions at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata on Feb 10.
Serafina celebrates love on Valentine’s Day with a special menu
Feb 06, 2016, at 02:24 am
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS): Love is in the air and Serafina has the perfect romantic fix for the couples who are preparing to spend their precious moments with their 'special one'.
EMBLAZON to groom young students in Kolkata
Feb 06, 2016, at 01:51 am
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) EMBLAZON, a grooming workshop aimed to spruce up young students and professionals, is all set to start on a high note in Kolkata.
Q Court announces new menu for Valentines Day celebrations
Feb 05, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) Q Court recently launched their new menu for Valentines Day, here in Kolkata.
Bombay Brasserie to celebrate V-Day with special menu
Feb 05, 2016, at 08:07 pm
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) Bombay Brasserie, the eatery at Kolkata's Quest Mall, is all set to celebrate Valentine's Day with a special menu designed for two.
Continental cousin gets blended with classical music at KK’s Fusion
Feb 05, 2016, at 08:02 pm
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS): KK’s Fusion on Monday organized Fusion Food & Musical Musings, an event that witnessed infusion of classical music with live preparation of fusion food at its Swabhumi outlet in Kolkata.
New stamps promoting LGBT equality worldwide unveiled at UN
Feb 05, 2016, at 02:49 pm
New York, Feb 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) on Thursday unveiled a set of six commemorative stamps to promote UN Free & Equal – a global UN campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality launched and led by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Feb 05, 2016, at 04:49 am
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IBNS): The 7-day Annual Art Exhibition 2015-16 of the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University was inaugurated at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Kolkata recently.
Continental cuisine gets blended with classical music at KK's Fusion
Feb 05, 2016, at 12:45 am
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IBNS): KK's Fusion on Monday organized Fusion Food & Musical Musings, an event that witnessed infusion of classical music with live preparation of fusion food at its Swabhumi outlet.
NEOPWA donates 10L to support cancer patients of north east
Feb 03, 2016, at 06:16 pm
Kolkata Feb 1 (IBNS): North East Officer's and Professionals Welfare Association ( NEOPWA) on Saturday donated Rs 10,00000 to Tata Medical Center Trust for diagnosis of the underprivileged cancer patients of north eastern states of India.
Teenovators: Bangalore school wins first prize
Feb 02, 2016, at 04:38 pm
Manipal, Feb 2 (IBNS): Air Force School Hebbal, Bangalore won the Teenovator of the year first prize at the national-level competition for innovation by students at Manipal University here on Saturday.
U.S. Consulate Kolkata organizes workshop on gender based violence
Feb 02, 2016, at 02:02 am
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS) The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with Seattle-based non-profit organization Geeks Without Bounds and Bangalore-based non-profit organization The Bachchao Project, organized a day-long workshop on ‎'How to run a Hackathon to Combat Gender Based Violence' here recently.
UK storyteller Giles Abbott to hold workshop and perform at book fair in Kolkata
Feb 01, 2016, at 11:16 pm
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): Giles Abbott, a well-known story teller from the United Kingdom (UK) will be in Kolkata to hold a workshop hosted by the British Council, UK’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations, and to perform at the Book Fair.