ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar celebrate Yuletide with Vocal for Local Christmas Trees
Dec 24, 2020, at 11:07 pm
For centuries handwoven textiles from Bengal have been the cynosure of eyes from across the world. This Christmas ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata's Tree of Loom-inosity celebrates the timeless legacy of this cultural heritage.
Sahir Ludhianvi's songs have tinge of melancholy in the idea of romance: Author Nasreen Munni Kabir
Dec 24, 2020, at 07:23 pm
Author Nasreen Munni Kabir was the guest at the "tête-à-tea" organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. During her conversation with Namrata Joshi, Kabir spoke about her latest book In the Year of Sahir 2021 Diary which is based on poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
JKMC, Aloha JK celebrate National Mathematics Day in J&K
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:57 am
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Mathematics Club in collaboration with Aloha JK and Foundation World School, Humhama, celebrated National Mathematics Day on December 22 to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan.
J&K: CUK VC inaugurates 5 laboratories for science students
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:45 am
Srinagar: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice Chancellor. Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir Tuesday inaugurated five newly established laboratories for the Science students and two-day induction programme cum webinar for the newly admitted students of the Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany and Chemistry in Science campus at Nunar here.
J&K: GCW Bhagwati Nagar hosts webinar
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:31 am
Srinagar: Government College for Women, Bhagwati Nagar, in collaboration with Rotary Club Jammu Elite, today organised a Webinar on the theme “Violence/Abuse against Women” under Manodarpan initiative of Department of Higher Education, J&K.
Canteen Pub & Grub: The contemporary adda den
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:26 am
Come and relive your college canteen days at the Canteen Pub & Grub! But of course, this one is much more flamboyant with stylised wall graffiti, wooden furniture recycled from railway sleepers, neon signs, potted plants greening up the interiors, floral wallpaper, an assortment of framed photos and an 80’s inspired floor adding uniqueness to the contemporary setting. As I entered, my eyes fell on rows of bottles silhouetted against a huge glass wall and as daylight trickled through them, the visual impact was stunning!
It’s Christmas time and there’s a Carnival at all Starmark stores
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:04 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, Kolkata’s popular destination for books and more, has spread out a Christmas fare to bring good cheer during this festive time.
Inmask launches Christmas special masks
Dec 24, 2020, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, Dec 23/IBNS: The festive season is here despite the pandemic. With a message on safety with style, Inmask has come up with its new collection of Christmas Special masks which are based on the Christmas theme to keep the spirits up.
Dec 23, 2020, at 03:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will not hold examinations for for classes 10 and 12 in the month of January and February and the decision on the date of tests will be taken later based on the circumstances, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said on Tuesday, reported media.
J&K: Musical festival organized in Shopian
Dec 23, 2020, at 12:25 am
Srinagar: A musical festival was organized on the eve of start of ChillaiKalan, harshest period of winter, at Batpura Sports Stadium, Shopian.
Kolkata: Chowman offering delicious Chinese cuisine to foodies to celebrate X-mas, New Year
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata: To make a grand X-mas celebration, restaurant chain Chowman is ready to treat foodies in Kolkata the best of Chinese cuisine, from starters to main course to dessert.
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata is ready to welcome guests to its Christmas and New Year parties
Dec 22, 2020, at 03:24 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Take a look at what Fairfield by Marriott, the luxury property in Rajarhat, has lined up for Christmas and New Year before finalising your plans.
Kolkata gets a new food delivery app Fooza
Dec 22, 2020, at 01:57 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Fooza, a new food delivery app, joins the bandwagon in Kolkata and plans to go pan-India thereafter, said Dibyendu Banerjea, the company’s founder and managing director.
Christmas and New Year festivities at JW Marriott Kolkata
Dec 22, 2020, at 01:27 am
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata turns its eclectic spaces into experiential partying and dining zones this Christmas and New year. Music, global cuisine, gourmet spreads, wine, from soft to premium beverages, they want to ensure you have the best time at the year-end festivities.
J&K: Grand finale of music event held at Handwara
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:05 pm
Srinagar: Handwara town Sunday witnessed the grand finale of a music and cultural festival.
Eating out in Kolkata: Seven choices for Christmas and New Year
Dec 21, 2020, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Christmas is almost upon us and New Year is round the corner. Keeping the pandemic situation in mind, restaurants and diners in Kolkata have curtailed the celebrations. Apart from holding short festivals, they are also offering a limited menu that is more focused on specialty dishes. Here is our pic of seven restaurants. But do remember, it is essential to maintain all hygiene and safety norms as well as follow pandemic rules that the administration may be implementing from time to time.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Abir Chatterjee, Tanmoy Bose participate in Pooram 2020 by Unmish
Dec 21, 2020, at 07:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, actor Abir Chatterjee and musician Tanmoy Bose have participated in Pooram 2020 organised by Unmish.
5 Features of a Good Quality Exhaust Fan
Dec 21, 2020, at 05:46 pm
Not many of us are aware that exhaust fans are vital to kitchens and bathrooms. Not only do they reduce humidity and odor within the area, but also provide optimal ventilation as a precaution against the harmful buildup of gases.
Eating out in Kolkata: Modern meets vintage at Kolkata's Black Brick Cafe
Dec 20, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Tucked inside a more than 150 years old colonial building in Kolkata, the recently opened Black Brick Café has woven in the modern with the vintage.
Marriott International Asia Pacific launches campaign to appreciate associates
Dec 20, 2020, at 05:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Associates from Marriott International Hotels across Asia Pacific volunteered about 85,000 extra hours for various causes, since the pandemic started, according to the hotel authorities.
Students of IIT-G, NIT Silchar and DU develop mobile app to help farmers to manage crops
Dec 19, 2020, at 09:19 pm
Guwahati/IBNS : A group of students of IIT Guwahati, NIT, Silchar and Dibrugarh university in Assam have jointly developed a multi-lingual smartphone based application to help the farmers to manage their crops.
Most men are completely insensitive to the sufferings of women: Bani Basu
Dec 19, 2020, at 07:32 pm
The recently published A Plate of White Marble, translated from Sahitya Akademi winning Bengali writer Bani Basu’s book (Swet Patherer Thala) throws up the age-old question of woman’s place in society, and whether financial power changes the equation. Ranjita Biswas in conversation with the author
Author interview: Anil Mandhani on his bilingual book of poems ‘Nishabd Mulakat: A Silent Meeting’
Dec 17, 2020, at 11:01 pm
Anil Mandhani talks about the emotions that every medical doctor goes through in the course of their profession and how he channelises those emotions into poetry
Vidyamandir Classes announces dates for its National Admission Tests for JEE,NEET training
Dec 17, 2020, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vidyamandir Classes (VMC), an institute for JEE and NEET preparation, has scheduled its online National Admission Test (NAT) for December 20 this year, and January 3 in 2021, for batches starting from April 21.
Shree Pritam brings together Bappi Lahiri, Kumar Sanu, Abhijeet, Rituparna for a musical project
Dec 17, 2020, at 04:11 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Under the musical baton of Shree Pritam, stalwart artists such as Bappi Lahiri, Kumar Sanu, Abhijeet, and many others, came together for the Bengali song ‘Hasbe Biswa Hasbe’, which was recently released on You Tube.
JEE Main examinations will be held 4 times to give students multiple chances: Education Minister
Dec 17, 2020, at 04:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Wednesday announced that JEE (Main) Examination- 2021 will be conducted in four sessions in the month of February, March, April and May
Sakra World Hospital launches unique robotic knee replacement technology
Dec 17, 2020, at 03:31 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Sakra World Hospital, one of the leading healthcare providers in Bengaluru and India’s first FDI hospital, recently announced that it has introduced an advanced robotic knee replacement technology that is set to empower orthopedic surgeons.
Assam decides to re-open all schools in regular manner from Jan 1
Dec 15, 2020, at 10:42 pm
Guwahati: The Assam government has decided to remove all educational restrictions from Jan 1 next year and to start all classes in the schools in regular manner.
I see no business for 10-year-olds to have phone or social media account: Author Jyotsna Mohan
Dec 15, 2020, at 04:37 pm
Author Jyotsna Mohan, who has worked for a national television news channel, has addressed the issues the kids of the present generation are facing in her latest book Stoned, Shamed, Depressed. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Mohan's interaction with senior journalist Nidhi Razdan over the book in the event Kitab hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Phulkari: Women of Amritsar and presented by Shree Cement.
Signature Biryani and Pulao Collection from the kitchens of ITC Hotels
Dec 15, 2020, at 02:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: ITC Hotels has launched a ‘Biryani & Pulao Collection’, which will bring to your table some of the best preparations from the heritage kitchens of India.