On Twitter, ‘supersharers’ spread majority of fake news: Study
Jan 26, 2019, at 07:34 pm
New York, Jan 26 (IBNS): A new report on the influence of social media during the 2016 election found that a massive amount of fake news was produced and consumed by a very small amount of users.
Manipur celebrates 70th Republic Day
Jan 26, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Guwahati, Jan 26 (IBNS): The 70th Republic Day was celebrated in Manipur at the historic Kangla Fort on Saturday.
Jan 26, 2019, at 02:07 pm
A ‘Pestaurant’ in Majuli river island in Assam has taken a stab at showcasing the potential of insects as a culinary delicacy which in turn is an organic way of pest control. Mongabay-India writer Sahana Ghosh reports
Milan fashion show was big highlight for me: Tarun Tahiliani
Jan 26, 2019, at 01:44 pm
Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani was recently in Kolkata for the launch of his store at upscale Camac Street in the city. In an exclusive chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Tahiliani spoke at length about his journey
Tarun Tahiliani debuts in east with launch of Kolkata boutique
Jan 26, 2019, at 12:56 pm
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani last week made his debut in eastern India with the launch of Kolkata boutigue at Galleria 1910 here.
Jan 25, 2019, at 01:43 pm
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): If you have been waiting for that perfect day to start on your diet of wholesome food, nutritionist Hena Nafis has just the right thing for you.
Jan 25, 2019, at 01:39 pm
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Get ready to sample the flavours of Indian cuisine this Republic Day (Jan 26) at the lavish brunch organised by JW Marriott Kolkata.
Social media use can be blamed for feeling lonely: Study finds
Jan 23, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Pittsburg, Jan 23 (IBNS): Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness, scientists with the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media Technology and Health (MTH) report today in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Inside the world of online rummy: Thrilling tournaments and grand prizes
Jan 22, 2019, at 05:00 pm
It is no news that online gaming is spreading like wildfire, with new trends sweeping the marketplace every day. Affordable internet, inexpensive smartphones, great connectivity, and swift adaptation have led to the rise in popularity of online gaming, including those involving cash prizes. In view of this phenomenon, one game that’s got people of all ages hooked is online rummy.
The Myx Bar & Kitchen revamps its cocktail and food menu
Jan 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Myx Bar & Kitchen in Kolkata, owned by Abhishek Kajaria, has revamped and relaunched itself in a new avatar.
Kolkata: Let kids discover their artistic self at OTT-TheMyx Creative Genius
Jan 22, 2019, at 03:41 pm
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Over The Top at The Myx, one of the popular dining dens in Kolkata is presenting a fun-filled activity session for children between the age group of three to eight years on Wednesday (Jan 23).
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas gets underway in Varanasi
Jan 21, 2019, at 06:44 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The 15th Edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas got off to a grand start at Deendayal Hastakala Sankul in Varanasi on Monday.
Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen scorches the ramp in Kolkata in Ashish N Soni creations
Jan 21, 2019, at 04:15 pm
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen scorched the ramp at the Kolkata edition of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour as the showstopper for fashion designer Ashish N Soni.
India is still not a single nation: Meghnad Desai
Jan 18, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Lord Meghnad Desai, a British economist and a Labour politician in the UK, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata. Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation between Lord Desai and conversationalist Esha Dutta where he spoke not only about his book 'The Raisina Model' but also about the present Indian and British political developments
Now coconut shells sold on Amazon, netizens left amused
Jan 16, 2019, at 05:37 pm
New York, Jan 16 (IBNS): The internet is full of several amazing events occurring regularly and believe it or not e-commerce giant Amazon recently sold coconut shells on its website and at a whopping price of USD 9.80.
EZCC organises six-day Kolkata Theatre Festival
Jan 15, 2019, at 10:05 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India organised a six-day Kolkata Theatre Festival at its Bharatiyam Cultural Multiplex in Salt Lake City in late December 2018.
EZCC organizes year end music and dance festival
Jan 15, 2019, at 09:51 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) organized ‘Parv Bharatiyam’, a festival of dance and music in late December 2018.
WB State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, RBU holds workshop in Kurseong
Jan 15, 2019, at 09:34 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University held a six-day workshop on ‘Training and Preservation of Traditional Folk & Tribal Performing Arts of the Newar Community’ at Eagle’s Crag, Kurseong from Nov 26 to Dec 1, 2018.
LFW: Shantanu, Nikhil gear up to present their Recruit SS’19 collection
Jan 15, 2019, at 05:21 pm
Kolkata / Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS): One of the most popular and loved designer duos of the Indian fashion industry, Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra are all set to present their latest collection, Recruit SS’19 at their first ever Finale at Lakmé Fashion Week.
PC Chandra Group unveils book of paintings by veteran actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay
Jan 15, 2019, at 01:11 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): That veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay can easily get into the skin of any role is common knowledge - but did you know that in real life too he as versatile as the roles he essayed?
Kumbh Mela 2019 begins with thousands taking dip at sunrise
Jan 15, 2019, at 10:52 am
Prayagraj, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Kumbh Mela started this morning with thousands of pilgrims taking a holy dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati here.
Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival: 10th anniversary edition to start from January 18
Jan 14, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): The Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival’s 10th anniversary is from Jan 18 – 20 and Oxford Bookstore is bringing the celebration to Park Street, the birthplace of the bookstore nearly a century ago.
Jan 14, 2019, at 04:06 pm
Mumbai /Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Building on its legacy as India’s premier fashion stage for upcoming design talent, Lakmé Fashion Week in association with Diamond Producers Association has announced a platform to discover and nurture emerging Diamond jewellery design talent.
Memory of pain enhances pain responses in males, not females: Study
Jan 13, 2019, at 05:03 pm
New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): The general assumption is that people have a poor memory for pain, but both men and male mice clearly remember physically painful experiences and become stressed by the experience, says a new study by Loren Martin, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, and colleagues at McGill University in Montreal.
Decathlon enters Kolkata, opens store in Salt Lake
Jan 12, 2019, at 06:53 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Decathlon, the French sporting goods retailer in the world, last week kept its footprint in Kolkata by opening its first store in Salt Lake area.
Dilip Datta launches book A Brief History From Creation of Universe to Evolution of Human Being
Jan 12, 2019, at 06:15 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Management consultant Dilip Datta's book A Brief History From Creation of Universe to Evolution of Human Being was recently launched at Starkmark in South City mall here.
More than 90% risk their safety by not using rear seat-belts: Nissan-SaveLIFE study
Jan 11, 2019, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): A new research report by Nissan India and SaveLIFE Foundation brought attention to the startling number of Indians compromising their and their childrens’ safety.
Jan 11, 2019, at 02:45 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an effective process to turn old clothing and textiles into high-quality building products such as flat panels.
Talent management company Fface ready to launch its first reality web series
Jan 11, 2019, at 02:05 pm
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS): Fface, a Kolkata-based talent management company, recently launched its Fface Calendar 2019 in the presence of actor Koushani Mukherjee and Tollywood's popular couple Subhasree Ganguly and Raj Chakraborty.
Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul opens exhibition to help women entrepreneurs
Jan 11, 2019, at 01:35 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) Sarojini Nalini Dutt Memorial Association has recently organized a two-day exhibition cum fundraiser for supporting women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups and NGO's .