Koel Mullick, Rupam Islam celebrate 25 years of CRC
Nov 25, 2014, at 08:48 pm
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): On completion of 25 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), a children’s event was organized in Kolkata which was attended by Tollywood actress Koel Mullick, musicians Rupam Islam and Debojyoti Mishra on Sunday.
Sidharth Malhotra cycles for equal street
Nov 25, 2014, at 08:43 pm
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS) Bollywood hunk Sidharth Malhotra stepped out to be part of Equal Street's initiative on Sunday when he was seen cycling on the free spirited streets of Bandra to support the group that campaigns for free spaces for everyone to walk and cycle. The young actor was going to the gym for his work out but wanted to visit here and quite enjoyed himself.
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SSEI launches innovative programs for commerce students
Nov 25, 2014, at 07:27 pm
Kolkata,Nov 23(IBNS):Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute (SSEI),in partnership with K2 Learning System, has launched their new project Innovative Programs for Commerce students in Kolkata. Sanjay Saraf,Founder & CEO,SSEI and Sripal Jain,Founder & CEO,K2 Learning,Bangalore,Author of the Book,Is CA My Cup Of Tea?were the speakers of the event.
Starry affair at Salman Khan sister's wedding reception
Nov 25, 2014, at 06:21 pm
Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan held her wedding reception Friday, at Taj Lands End. Friends, family and B town came to be a part of this joyous occasion. It was a starry affair with a lot of pomp and gaiety. ​The event was well attended.​ The celebration went on till the early hours of the morning.​
Starry affair at Salman Khan sister's wedding reception
Nov 25, 2014, at 06:13 pm
Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan held her wedding reception Friday, at Taj Lands End. Friends, family and B town came to be a part of this joyous occasion. It was a starry affair with a lot of pomp and gaiety. ​The event was well attended.​ The celebration went on till the early hours of the morning.​
Kolkata hosts kebab and biriyani festival
Nov 24, 2014, at 11:52 pm
From the street corners of Lucknow and Awadh to the royal kitchens of Hyderabad, the aroma of freshly roasted kebabs and delectable platters of the royal Mughal biryani greeted Kolkata gourmands as Charnock’s celebrated Kebab & Biryani Festival on the Nov 12.
International education week celebrated in Kolkata
Nov 19, 2014, at 08:24 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education jointly celebrate the International Education Week every year in November to promote international education and cultural exchange worldwide.
Rado showcases High Jewellery Wedding Collection in Kolkata
Nov 15, 2014, at 06:45 pm
Luxury Swiss watch brand maker Rado showcased their “High Jewellery Wedding Collection†at the Rado Store in Forum Mall on Thursday (Nov 13, 2014). City model Rukmini Maitra was present at the venue. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
JU: Engineering students also vote against VC
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:15 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): The result of the referendum of the engineering faculty in Kolkata's Jadavpur University was declared on Wednesday where maximum number of students voted against Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty.
Christopher C Doyle's The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret launched in Kolkata
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:55 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland Ltd., hosted the launch of Christopher C Doyle’s 'The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret' at its South City Mall outlet here on Friday.
Kolkatans to experience 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus'
Nov 06, 2014, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) Leading global telecommunications services provider "Bharti Airtel", in association with Kolkata State Transport Corporation ,announced the launch of Kolkata's first 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus' service in the city on Wednesday.
Ali Zafar sketches Amitabh Bachchan live
Nov 05, 2014, at 10:41 pm
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): Actor Ali Zafar who will next be seen in Yash Raj's Kill Dil, couldn't contain his excitement when the team of the film went to the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati to promote the film.
Muslim community observes Muharram in Kolkata
Nov 05, 2014, at 10:35 pm
The Muslim community in Kolkata observed the tragic custom of Muharram or the day of grief on Tuesday (Nov 4,2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Muslim community observes Muharram in Kolkata
Nov 05, 2014, at 10:33 pm
The Muslim community in Kolkata observed the tragic custom of Muharram or the day of grief on Tuesday (Nov 4,2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Apeejay Oxford Bookstore announced India's biggest book deal
Nov 04, 2014, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): India’s first and biggest book deal between the author Jeroninio “Jerry†Almeida for his Karma Kurry- The Hero in Me book series and Jaico Publishing House was announced recently at Oxford Bookstore here.
Kolkata celebrates Jagadhatri Puja
Nov 03, 2014, at 08:08 pm
Kolkata, whose festive spirit is always on the peak, once again geared up to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja along with the rest of West Bengal on Saturday (Nov 1 , 2014). The festival is being celebrated all over West Bengal with Chandannagar, a former French colony and a small town, 30 km north off Kolkata, capturing a special mention. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Chhath Puja celebrations in Kolkata
Oct 31, 2014, at 10:48 pm
Women flock to the banks of the Hooghly river in Kolkata on Thursday (Oct 30, 2014) on the occasion of Chhath Puja. Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya (ancient Vedic Goddess Usha). The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
MAAC joins PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Oct 30, 2014, at 10:44 pm
Bangalore, Oct 29 (IBNS): Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), India’s leading educator in 3D Animation and Visual Effects, launched its Swachh Bharat Abhiyan awareness programme with the support of Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) Thursday at Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station.
Oct 24, 2014, at 05:15 pm
Putting an end to restless wait, Indians on Thursday indulged in the grand celebration of Diwali amid bursting of crackers, fireworks and chains of dazzling lights adorning perhaps every corner of the country, which leaves almost no individual immune from the festive fever. In West Bengal and its capital city Kolkata, the celebration receives a special fillip with the observation of Kali Puja, which is considered to be the second most important festival after Durga Puja. Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, it is celebrated every year on the new day of Hindu month Ashwin in Bengal. Interestingly on the occasion of Diwali, the entire India worships goddess Lakshmi- the Hindu goddess of wealth while the Bengalis, Assamese and Oriyas adore Goddess Kali.In Kolkata, Kali puja is celebrated with immense fun and mirth. Images by IBNS
Oct 24, 2014, at 05:11 pm
Putting an end to restless wait, Indians on Thursday indulged in the grand celebration of Diwali amid bursting of crackers, fireworks and chains of dazzling lights adorning perhaps every corner of the country, which leaves almost no individual immune from the festive fever. In West Bengal and its capital city Kolkata, the celebration receives a special fillip with the observation of Kali Puja, which is considered to be the second most important festival after Durga Puja. Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, it is celebrated every year on the new day of Hindu month Ashwin in Bengal. Interestingly on the occasion of Diwali, the entire India worships goddess Lakshmi- the Hindu goddess of wealth while the Bengalis, Assamese and Oriyas adore Goddess Kali.In Kolkata, Kali puja is celebrated with immense fun and mirth. Images by IBNS
JU: Students withdraw class-boycotts, protest continues
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): The protester students of Jadavpur University on Monday withdrew their class-boycotts after the all faculties' general bodies meeting.
Anil Ambani cleans Badrinath, Kedarnath temple premises
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:23 pm
Anil Ambani on Saturday (Oct 18, 2014) took Swachh Bharat initiative at Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines. Ambani cleaned the Badrinath and Kedarnath temple premises and area around it to spread the message of Swachh Bharat. On this occasion Anil Ambani said: “At this very religious place, I would like to take this pledge in the name of Badrinath and Kedarnath that lets make each and every temple and place of worship clean in order to accomplish the Swachh Bharat Mission.â€
Banglanatok.com showcases project to preserve folk musics
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:18 pm
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) A Kolkata-based organisation "Banglanatok.com" showcased their project at the American Centre to preserve three genres of traditional folk musics- Bhawaiya songs of North Bengal, Bhatiali songs of Sunderbans in South Bengal and Bangla Qawwali of Kolkata.
5asec launches laundry services store in Bangalore
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:53 pm
Bangalore, Oct 16 (IBNS) 5asec, the textile expert launched their first laundry services and dry cleaning store in Bangalore.
JU: Students remember one-month of police crackdown
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:45 pm
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): The protesting students of Jadavpur University marked the one-month of the police crackdown on them by hosting a torch rally and participating in a 24-hour token hunger strike on Thursday.
Food critics assemble in The Bikers Cafe
Oct 16, 2014, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): It is rare to see all the best food critics in the city assembly at one venue, but on Wednesday they visited The Bikers Cafe in Kolkata's Elgin Road to make such a meet possible.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
TCNSP hosts conference on 'bridging the world of science and arts
Oct 16, 2014, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, October 15 (IBNS) The Tagore Centre of Natural Sciences and Philosophy (TCNSP) held a day-long conference on “Natural Sciences and Philosophy – a singular reality?†at the Bose Institute in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Kolkata foodies get a taste of Pat Chapman's grills
Oct 09, 2014, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): Guests at Barbeque Nation restaurant in Kolkata were in for a surprise on Tuesday evening when world-renowned chef Patrick Lawrence “Pat†Chapman went to their tables while introducing his 14 new marinades.
Raell Padamsee inaugurates Stillness in Motion exhibition
Oct 08, 2014, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IBNS): Well-known theatre personality Raell Padamsee inaugurated Stillness in Motion here on Monday. With the onset of the festive season, the ongoing exhibition of titled Stillness in Motion is an exclusive display of art work through a culmination of paintings by Radhika Bawa and pottery by Shalan Dere.
West Bengal celebrates Lakshmi Puja
Oct 08, 2014, at 08:22 pm
With the sound of 'dhak' silently fading in the air with a mood of gloominess prevailing in the air with the end of the grand festival of the Bengali community-the Durga Puja- people of Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal once again geared up to taste the flavour of festivity by welcoming the Goddess of wealth, Ma Lakshmi, with customary rituals on Tuesday (October 7, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury