Enjoy an evening of suspense at the AKLF with Bloody Scotland and Dame Agatha
Jan 15, 2016, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS) Director of Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival, Dom Hastings and British forensics expert Kathyrn Harkup are in the city from the UK to attend Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2016 (AKLF 2016) to promote the Scottish crime writing festival and to mark 125 years of Agatha Christie.
IBW 2016 kicks into gear with host of events
Jan 15, 2016, at 08:46 pm
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS) Award-winning event agency Seventy Event Media Group (70 EMG) and India’s premiere travel and lifestyle channel FOX life have announced the second wave of events and personalities for India Bike Week (IBW) 2016, produced in association with Shell Lubricants.
Jan 15, 2016, at 02:43 am
As Jaipur celebrates one of its biggest festivals, Makar Sankranti, on Jan 14 and 15 this year, Rajasthan Post's Iram Tasleem takes a walk down the memory lane when kite flying was a passion and capturing the King's kite could earn one a jaagir
Taj celebrates official opening of Taj Santacruz
Jan 14, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata / Mumbai, Jan 14 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces on Thursday announced the opening of its luxury hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.
Strongest ever line up for 9th ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Jan 14, 2016, at 08:41 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): This year’s edition of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival once again welcomes the greatest writers, thinkers, journalists, historians, poets, novelists and musicians to Jaipur for a five day feast of ideas.
Dettol partners with Nashik Kumbh
Jan 14, 2016, at 08:32 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious congregations, last year witnessed approx 30 million people and pilgrims from across the country over a period of 58 days.
Spencer’s introduces sweet delicacies from across the country on Makar Sankranti
Jan 14, 2016, at 08:28 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS) Spencer’s Retail has introduced sweetmeats from across the country savored particularly at this time of the year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival in India celebrated in almost in a myriad of cultural forms.
St.Xavier's University will definitely become a reality in 2016: Dr Felix Raj
Jan 14, 2016, at 06:31 pm
Kolkata,Jan 13 (IBNS): Father Dr Felix Raj , Principal of the St. Xaviers College, has said turning Kolkata's prestigious institute into an university may soon be a 'reality' this year.
Musical magic at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Jan 14, 2016, at 01:34 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) As the whirlwind of literary figures descend at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival, an eclectic mix of music artists will perform morning and night at the five day literary extravaganza.
Waheeda Rehman takes up the cause of neem
Jan 14, 2016, at 12:56 am
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS) Yesteryear actress and unargualbly one of the most graceful stars of all time, Waheeda Rehman will now be seen in a new avatar.
Afzal Guru's son among toppers in J&K class 10 board examination
Jan 13, 2016, at 08:56 pm
Srinagar, Jan 13 (IBNS): Executed Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's son Ghalib Guru has performed well in the 10th J&K board examination by securing the 19th rank in it.
Gaurang Shah showcased "Kalpavriksha- The Sacred Tree of Life"
Jan 13, 2016, at 06:59 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) Designer Gaurang Shah was present recently to exhibit his latest concept ‘Kalpavriksha-The Sacred Tree of Life’ in Kolkata exclusively at his store.
Kenilworth's Christmas menu wows all
Jan 13, 2016, at 06:54 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) Kenilworth recently celebrated Christmas with a special menu for the food lovers.
Q-Court's month long New Year Festival continues
Jan 13, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) The month long New Year Festival in Kolkata's Q-Court, Quest Mall's food court continues.
Jan 13, 2016, at 03:22 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Pakistani Ghazal singer Ghulam Ali charmed with his voice as he performed and presented a 'mesmerising' event in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Rajasthan gears up for ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Jan 13, 2016, at 12:54 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): With easy rail, air and road links to Jaipur we hope you have booked your rooms and registered to enjoy the annual celebration of literature that is the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival running between Jan 21 and 25.
Google Doodle: Company celebrates littérateur Charles Perrault's 388th birth anniversary
Jan 12, 2016, at 06:28 pm
California, Jan 12 (IBNS) Google on Tuesday celebrated littérateur Charles Perrault's 388th birth anniversary with a special doodle.
fbbFemina Miss India Kolkata 2016 audition wrapped up
Jan 12, 2016, at 12:37 am
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): The audition of fbbFemina Miss India Kolkata 2016 wrapped up with infinite oomph and glamour in Kolkata on Sunday.
FFace Calendar 2016 celebrates 100 years of Bangla Cinema
Jan 11, 2016, at 10:22 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Fface (Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence) Calendar, the concept initiated two years before to provide a platform to aspiring talents in the glamour industry, witnessed the grand launch of its third edition themed on 100 years of Bangla Cinema recently at Main Banquets, The Park here.
The cultural capital to dazzle at the 9th ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:58 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): The 9th edition of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival is hosting some of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, journalists, poets and novelists including heavyweights from Kolkata.
Globsyn Skills imparts knowledge to Bangladeshi students
Jan 11, 2016, at 05:29 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) In a drive to set India into a skill resource hub, Globsyn Skills, a joint venture set up by the Kolkata-based Globsyn Group in equity partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation, has successfully exported Sector Skill Council (SSC) certified trainers to provide skills training to undergraduate students in Bangladesh.
Globsyn Skills, in association with RTI Cart 12, undertakes a CSR initiative
Jan 11, 2016, at 04:59 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) Globsyn Skills, a joint venture of the Globsyn Group in equity partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), has recently undertaken an initiative with strong CSR connotations.
IAS officer quits job, decides to guide students for free
Jan 11, 2016, at 03:22 am
Bhopal, Jan 10 (IBNS) An IAS officer has quit his job to become a full-time educator and run a free education service called 'Unacademy'.
Dance championship Born 2 Dance ends with high-voltage performances
Jan 11, 2016, at 02:40 am
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS): East India's Biggest Dance Championship – "BORN 2 DANCE – One Chance One Dance" - Season 2, a dance championship with a difference, climaxed into its thunderous conclusion Sunday evening at Kala Mandir Auditorium.
First edition of Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Literary meet inaugurated
Jan 10, 2016, at 06:03 pm
Bhubaneswar/Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS) The first edition of Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Literary Meet was formally inaugurated on Saturday by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik at Lalitkala Akademi, Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar in the presence of T V Narendran, MD Tata Steel, India & SEA.
Phantom office listed as the best in India
Jan 10, 2016, at 03:15 am
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS) In an online survey, Film production house, Phantom's Office was ranked as the second best in the world.
Printing’s historic and cultural impact to be explored through new UK academic centre
Jan 09, 2016, at 09:51 pm
Birmingham, Jan 9 (IBNS) The historic art of printing, which gave rise to modern graphic design and influenced social and political thinking, will be explored through a pioneering new research centre in the UK.
Jan 09, 2016, at 09:12 pm
Moving from academia to starting her own business on urban transport solutions was a hard decision for Anvita Arora but it has been a rewarding experience. California based independent journalist Steve Fox reports
Seminar on Ram Janmabhoomi begins in DU
Jan 09, 2016, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Amid protests, Delhi University campus is hosting a seminar on Ram Janmabhoomi on Saturday.
Team Chorabali inaugurates digital art gallery in Kolkata
Jan 09, 2016, at 07:25 pm
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): When art plays the central role, the vision thoughtlessly draws attention of the mass- be it celluloid or real canvas of an artist. So it was in the fitness of things when on Wednesday last, the cast of the upcoming Tollywood movie Chorabali and painters got together to inaugurate Gallery Green at Parvati Bhawan in south Kolkata's Rajdanga.