2nd inclusive Monsoon Indo-Bangladesh Cultural Festival , Rakhi Bandhan Utsav 2015 organized by NIP NGO

Aug 28, 2015, at 09:19 pm

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): NIP NGO came up with this unique innovative initiative of arranging 2nd Inclusive Monsoon Indo-Bangladesh Cultural Festival 2015 and Rakhi Bandhan Utsav 2015 in association with AAKTARA, Biramdih.

Bengal sweet shops close ranks on Rasogolla issue

Aug 28, 2015, at 06:52 pm

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS) In a battle between Kshirmohan, Odisha's special delicacy dedicated to Lord Jagannarth, and Bengal's very own Rasogolla, Bengal sweet shop owners now sink differences for getting the delicacy benchmarked as the state's discovery dating back one and half centuries.

Kettlebell is definitely here to stay: Samrat Sen

Aug 28, 2015, at 05:29 pm

Samrat Sen is one of the very few people in India who has taken up Kettlebell as a full time sport though it is yet to get a government recognition. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Samrat, who recently won a Gold in the Kolkata Kettlebell Championship 2015, opens up about his dream with the sport.

Vidya Balan announced as the campaign ambassador for behavior change campaign by RB India and Pehel

Aug 27, 2015, at 09:45 pm

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): As part of its nationwide initiative Dettol Banega Swachh India, RB India, along Pehel and State Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, announced the launch of 'Changing Behaviour: Creating Sanitation Change Leaders'.

Agnimitra aims to hold show to promote Indian textile

Aug 27, 2015, at 06:48 pm

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS) Ace fashion designer Agnimitra Paul, who had given a sartorial makeover to many a Tollywood heroines in the past years when the industry was stepping into a new era of smart production, now sets her eye on something more pain-staking. She plans to promote Indian textile in her next fashion show with the idea of fusion to break away from the staid traditional looks.

In the company of the Sheherwalis

Aug 27, 2015, at 06:21 pm

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): The Sheherwali food festival organised by ITC Sonar in Kolkata, from August 25-31, 2015, is not only an opportunity to sample an almost forgotten culinary spread but also an eye-opener into one of Bengal’s forgotten historical chapters.

RED FM brings Anushka Manchanda's concert in Kanpur

Aug 26, 2015, at 12:02 am

Kanpur, Aug 25 (IBNS): It was time for the Kanpurities to put on their dancing shoes as 93.5 RED FM, the largest radio station of India, presented an electrifying musical concert 'Full Volume Shanivaar'.

Aakash Aath team reaches out to help victims of flood affected areas

Aug 25, 2015, at 04:15 am

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): Aakash Aath, a popular general entertainment channel, recently reached out in helping the people of Harimandir area in West Bengal, which was badly affected by flood.

Sonata forays into adventure gear space in India with launch of SF

Aug 25, 2015, at 03:11 am

Kolkata / Bangalore, Aug 24 (IBNS): In a significant announcement on Monday, Sonata, a watch brand from Titan Company Limited, launched a brand new identity for their Super Fibre range of watches.

Google doodles to celebrates Duke Kahanamoku's birthday

Aug 24, 2015, at 03:36 pm

New York, Aug 24 (IBNS) Popular search engine Google on Monday celebrated thr 125th birthday of Hawaiian surfer and Olympic-medal winning swimmer Duke Kahanamoku by decorating its homepage with a colourful doodle.

Kolkata's top chefs lend out suggestions to aspiring students at Food Tech 2015

Aug 22, 2015, at 07:42 pm

Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS) The first day of Food Tech 2015 witnessed top chefs from Kolkata sharing secrets and valuable advices about food technology to aspiring chefs, here on Friday.

Whistling Woods Alumni pay tribute to Munshi Premchand

Aug 21, 2015, at 11:56 pm

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): The vision behind 5th Veda, cultural hub, an initiative by Subhash Ghai, Founder & Chairman of Whistling Woods International (WWI) is to connect the younger generation with the art and technique of various classical art forms including drama, painting, poetry among others.

XIMB, IIMC and IIMR win regional round, qualifies for the finals of Deloitte Maverick Challenge

Aug 20, 2015, at 03:40 am

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS) Three business schools from India's eastern part qualified for the fourth season of Deloitte Maverick Challenge, hosted by XIM Bhubaneswar on Monday.

PRIM Resorts bags Today's Traveller Awards

Aug 19, 2015, at 11:53 pm

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): PRIM Resorts, a chain of boutique hotels, having one of the best running properties across pristine offbeat locations in India, has recently won the 9th Annual Today's Traveler Awards, 2015, organised by Gill India Group.

Green Trends launches 2 more salon outlets in Kolkata

Aug 19, 2015, at 04:42 am

Kolkata , Aug 18 (IBNS) Green Trends Unisex Hair & Style Salon has recently launched two salon outlets at Ranikuthi and Santoshpur in Kolkata.

Shoppers Stop announces its association with Bengali film

Aug 19, 2015, at 04:32 am

Kolkata, August 18 (IBNS): Shopping destination Shoppers Stop recently announced its association with Bengali film 'Jomer Raja Dilo Bor'.

Vivel Cell Renew launches Micellar Cleansing

Aug 19, 2015, at 01:27 am

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS) To keep skin clean and beautiful, Vivel Cell Renew has introduced a make-up cleanser with the unique mixed-micelle technology.

CRY, RICOH India launch 'View Finder Programme'

Aug 19, 2015, at 12:12 am

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Photography Day , Child Rights and You (CRY) in association with RICOH India launched the 'View Finder Programme' in New Delhi and Kolkata.

Bindass Naach's 'Desi Hoppers' creates history at World of Dance championship

Aug 17, 2015, at 11:26 pm

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS): On Aug 15, when the entire country was celebrating the 69th Independence Day, thousands of miles away in Los Angeles eight Indian dancers from 'Desi Hoppers' troupe were practicing hard to prove their mettle against more than 14 countries to win the 'World of Dance' championship.

India celebrates 69th Independence Day

Aug 15, 2015, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai, Aug 15 (IBNS) From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, millions of Indians remembered freedom fighters as the country celebrated its 69th Independence Day on Saturday.

Inorbit Mall promotes entrepreneurship in women

Aug 14, 2015, at 12:14 am

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IBNS) Inorbit Malls concluded their unique “Pink Power” initiative on Thursday at their Malad Mall with Former Miss India winner and actress Pooja Chopra as guest of honour.

Judge me by my karma: Amish Tripathi

Aug 13, 2015, at 07:32 pm

One of the best-selling contemporary writers, Amish (Tripathi) is often regarded as India's first literary pop-star. In Kolkata for the release of his latest book, Scion of Ikshvaku, Amish (who chooses to do away with his surname Tripathi) opens up about his love for religion and mythology with TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity

PC Jeweller launches 'Jewels For Less' scheme on I-Day

Aug 13, 2015, at 04:43 am

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS): Jewellery brand PC Jeweller has announced the launch of the popular Jewel for Less Scheme (JFL Scheme) for its existing and potential customers spread across the country.

Mahindra Group hands over 3784 toilets under Swachh Bharat Program

Aug 12, 2015, at 04:07 am

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): In the first week of August 2015, the Mahindra Group successfully implemented its promised Swachh Bharat:Swachh Vidyalaya (SBSV) program when it completed construction of toilet blocks in schools at 1171 locations earmarked for this purpose by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

RED BANDSTAND Azaadi Festival concludes with rocking performances

Aug 12, 2015, at 01:08 am

Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS) : 93.5 RED FM’s magnificent presentation to revolutionize the Bangla rock music—‘RED BANDSTAND Azaadi Festival’ culminated in a grand way this weekend.

Story hosts story-telling session for visually impaired kids

Aug 11, 2015, at 03:37 am

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): Story-teller's club welcomed visually impaired students from Premasree home on Aug 2 at the flagship store of STORY, in Kolkata.

Raima Sen launches Thai Luxury Spa in Kolkata

Aug 09, 2015, at 03:19 am

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): Actress Raima Sen recently launched the Thai Luxury Spa in Kolkata.

Kolkata restaurant celebrates Festival of Bites

Aug 07, 2015, at 03:46 am

Kolkata, August 6 (IBNS): Kebab-e-Que, a restaurant popular for its melt-in-mouth kebabs, hosted the Festival of Bites on Thursday.

SBI Life supports differently abled children in Kolkata

Aug 06, 2015, at 08:13 pm

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Taking its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to newer heights, SBI Life has extended a helping hand by contributing towards the construction of a Hydrotherapy project of Alakendu Bodh Niketan Residential at Kolkata to support differently abled children.

A den of my own

Aug 06, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Much joking and rib-tickling go on about the 'den', a man's preferred refuge in the house. But have a heart; men too need their cosy nook and seclusion to let the hair down and let loose the creative juice, discovers Pramita Bose