Book publishing platform Notion Press expands its services to Bengali language
Dec 29, 2021, at 12:24 am
Chennai/IBNS: Book publishing platform, Notion Press, Tuesday announced its entry into Bengali with a target to publish 10,000 books every year exclusively in the language.
Kolkata based fashion store offers an extensive range of women's wedding attire
Dec 28, 2021, at 07:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Wedding shoppers in Kolkata now have one more boutique address to check out before they finalise their selection of attire.
Nostalgia: A musical album of contemporary Ghazal by US-based Dr Susmita Datta
Dec 28, 2021, at 05:23 pm
Florida (US)/IBNS: Listeners of the very niche genre of lyrical compositions, Ghazal, will be happy to know that it has not lost its appeal despite the advent of modern music.
Akemi Sakurai: The story of a Japanese artiste's passion for Indian dance
Dec 28, 2021, at 04:40 am
To see an artist embrace a form of creative expression that resonates with them is a beautiful thing, but to see them persevere with a conviction that transcends borders and conceptual barriers is fascinating. Amrita Singh tells the story of the encounter of Japan's Akemi Sakurai with ancient Indian classical dance
Hard Rock Cafe: 50 years since it began on an iconic journey
Dec 27, 2021, at 10:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Hard Rock Cafe® (HRC) turned 50 since it was established in London by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton.
Actor and humanitarian Sheena Chohan setting shining example for India!
Dec 27, 2021, at 08:05 am
Actor and activist Sheena Chohan, who is a passionate advocate of mandatory human rights education and awareness, in her most recent campaign - podcast "Born Free and Equal" - discussed issues of human rights with stars from the Hindi film industry, including Sonakshi Sinha, Preety Zinta, Raveena Tandon, Imtiaz Ali, Sonu Sood, R Balki and others.
National Book Trust announces of 75 selected authors under the PM- YUVA Mentorship Scheme
Dec 26, 2021, at 06:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: National Book Trust, India, under Ministry of Education, today announced 75 authors selected through an-all India contest for a Scholarship-cum-Mentorship Scheme for the young authors below the age of 30 years.
Eunuch community turns Santa Claus in Kolkata
Dec 26, 2021, at 04:17 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Eunuch and transgender community in Kolkata for the first time donned the hat of Santa Claus this Christmas and decided to surprise the people of the city.
Pop-up cafe Winter Lane back with second season in Kolkata
Dec 26, 2021, at 12:10 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Winter Lane, the first pop-up cafe in eastern India, is back in the city with its second season as winter is in full swing here.
J&K educationists, linguists highlight need to promote Kashmiri
Dec 25, 2021, at 10:45 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Educationists and linguists present for a book release at SP College, Srinagar highlighted the need to promote Kashmiri language.
Delhi based Humnavaz Trust pays ode to Indian classical music through Shradhanjali festival
Dec 24, 2021, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Humnavaz Trust is holding a musical festival called Shradhanjali festival on December 25 and 26, 2021 where leading performers will participate.
Restaurants and cloud kitchens in Kolkata ready with their Christmas and New Year menus
Dec 24, 2021, at 06:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Christmas and New Year calls for special treats with family and friends. Here is a list of bars and restaurants offering curated menus.
Apeejay House in Park Street erects tallest Christmas tree of Kolkata
Dec 24, 2021, at 04:38 am
Kolkata/IBNS: This year’s Christmas decoration at the Apeejay House in Kolkata's Park Street lawn has achieved a new ‘height’ with the centerpiece of the decoration being a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree, which is the tallest so far in the city. With a 4-foot start on the top, the tree stands 54-foot tall. It is 30-foot in diameter.
IIT Kanpur to host 54th convocation in hybrid mode on Dec 28, PM to attend
Dec 24, 2021, at 01:35 am
Kanpur/UNI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will be organizing its 54th Convocation on Dec 28 in a hybrid mode with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest.
Kolkata NGO holds Christmas party for underserved children of the city
Dec 23, 2021, at 04:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Paint Our World (POW), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), recently organised a Christmas party in the Bowbazar neighbourhood of central Kolkata for their target beneficiaries – underserved children who endured abuse and trauma.
The India Story: Octa & Hammer launch new Dimsum & Sushi varieties
Dec 23, 2021, at 03:54 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Park Street restaurants, OCTA & Hammer launched their brand new dim sum and sushi menu at The India Story, a cultural festival, amidst a buzzing crowd of actors, entrepreneurs, and socialites in Swabhumi.
Calcutta's musical cafe Pancham er Adday hosts Christmas High Tea
Dec 23, 2021, at 03:51 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Located at 62/3 Hindustan Park Road, the trendy musical café Pancham er Adday, hosted a Christmas High Tea event, which was attended by the city's socialites, actresses, entrepreneurs, and top food bloggers.
Dec 22, 2021, at 09:07 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) researchers have developed hybrid perovskite-based solar or photovoltaic devices to produce electricity from the sunlight, which are highly efficient, cost effective, easy to manufacture and easily recyclable.
Christmas hampers from ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata
Dec 22, 2021, at 06:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based luxury hotels, ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar have come up with ‘one of a kind Christmas village’ where festive hampers are on sale.
Dec 22, 2021, at 06:05 pm
At the launch of his book A Bird From Afar at the Kitaab Books Festival organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, writer and Times of India Executive Editor Anshul Chaturvedi talks about the mystique of Subhas Chandra Bose on whom his latest work is based. IBNS correspondent Shashi Sunny was present at the conversation between the writer and Suhel Seth and Nila Madhab
Plate up: All new flavours at Canteen Pub & Grub
Dec 21, 2021, at 11:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Canteen, a popular hangout spot, known for its ambience and wide mix of delicacies just dropped its all new festive menu to spread the festive cheer.
Leadership development programme for heads of school in West Bengal
Dec 21, 2021, at 05:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Prof. Uttam Kumar Sarkar, Director of IIM Calcutta, recently inaugurated a training programme which is part of an initiative by the School Education Department of West Bengal government.
Merlin Group hosts pre-Christmas carnival at their sports township in Kolkata
Dec 21, 2021, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Merlin Group, a real-estate conglomerate, recently organised a pre-Christmas carnival at their ‘sports township’ – Merlin Rise – to mark the successful launch of the property located in Kolkata.
Jefferson Debates 2021: Calcutta University's Dept of Law wins, Sanskrit College comes second
Dec 21, 2021, at 05:30 am
Kolkata/IBNS: University of Calcutta's (UC) Dept of Law won the Jefferson Debates 2021 where the motion for opposing sides was 'The U.S.-India Strategic Relationship Will Boost Business Growth in the Indo-Pacific Region'.
How about some adda at The Royal Bengal Tiger Café!
Dec 21, 2021, at 03:30 am
“Beguni 10, Chingri cutlet 10, Dimer Devil 10…sab bhalo korey pack korey deben.” (pack ten each of brinjal fritters, prawn cutlets and devilled eggs properly)…so ordered my cousin as I stood by him watching the fare with hungry eyes. Delectable! As a child I would often accompany my cousins to pick up telehajas (fries) from this vendor, which would be served with kodbeler chutney (sour wood apple chutney). And for me there would be a special packet containing my favourite alur chop—just one!
‘Istaqbaal- e- Chilae Kalaan’: Festival of music and drama begins in Srinagar
Dec 21, 2021, at 01:17 am
Srinagar/IBNS: “Istaqbaal- e- Chilae Kalaan”, a three-day long winter festival celebrating music and drama, was organized to keep the spirit of performing arts alive in the Kashmir.
Gorge on Calcutta's iconic and popular winter dishes
Dec 21, 2021, at 12:17 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Almost every celebrity that comes down to Kolkata falls in love with the city's mix of street food and high end culinary art.
ITC Sonar and ITC Royal Bengal focus on Bengal’s traditional crafts this Christmas
Dec 20, 2021, at 07:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The popular luxury hospitality brand - ITC Hotels - has decided to go eco-friendly with their Christmas tree displayed at their Kolkata properties this year while paying tribute to the traditional crafts of Bengal.
In Kolkata, a city of tea drinkers, Potboiler House introduces High-Coffee
Dec 19, 2021, at 04:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: As contrasting as it might sound, Potboiler Coffee House has started offering High-Coffee in Kolkata where people have indulged in an afternoon tea to socialize at Colonial clubs for years.
Miss World postponed as India's Manasa, 16 others test Covid positive
Dec 17, 2021, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The finale of global pageant Miss World, which was to take place at the Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot on Friday (India time), was cancelled at the 11th hour as many contestants, including India's Manasa Varanasi, tested positive for Covid-19.