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Author interview: Gaurav Gupta talks about his debut book on enhancing performance at workplace

Dec 20, 2018, at 02:06 pm

In his book 'How to become a top performing individual', Gaurav Gupta talks about performance enhancing theories.

Author interview: Kamal Kant Lal talks about his book Aparadh Bodh

Dec 20, 2018, at 01:52 pm

The author describes the feeling of guilt and ways to come out of it in his book Aparadh Bodh.

Book review: A cancer survivor describes the importance of support from family and friends to combat the illness

Dec 20, 2018, at 01:38 pm

Often, dangers in life dawn on us suddenly but should we succumb to them or find a way to fight them?

Book review: Aparadh Bodh, an analysis of guilt

Dec 20, 2018, at 01:32 pm

Kamal Kant Lal, in his Hindi novel Aparadh Bodh, has explored the feeling of guilt, and how an individual's actions and feelings can affect others.

Enjoy a Red & White Christmas at The Fatty Bao with Sangria Season

Dec 20, 2018, at 01:26 pm

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS): Six fruity flavoured sangrias await you at the Fatty Bao Kolkata's Red and White Christmas through its December Sangria Season.

Check out JW Marriott Kolkata's Christmas chalet as you wait for their festive celebrations to begin

Dec 20, 2018, at 01:18 pm

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS):  JW Marriott Kolkata, which has already ushered in the Yuletide spirit with a 20 feet tall decorated Christmas Tree in the lobby, dropped some hints about its plans for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat ready to ring in Christmas and New Year with buffet and bonhomie

Dec 20, 2018, at 01:13 pm

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS): The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat will hold a special Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch at their all-day dining restaurant, Seasonal Tastes.

Raima Sen inspires participants at The Design Festival, says prefers to be herself despite her legacy

Dec 20, 2018, at 01:06 pm

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): It is not easy to step into an actor's shoes when your mother is popular Bengali actor Moonmoon Sen and your grandmother is the Tollywood icon Suchitra Sen, and therefore being compared to them is not a surprise for young actor Raima Sen (born Raima Dev Varma).

US State Department's Arts Envoy connects people through border narratives

Dec 18, 2018, at 06:44 pm

Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS): The US Department of State's Arts Envoy programme funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) brought together key artists, influencers, and community leaders from the United States, India and Bangladesh to Kolkata this month.

Indian cuisine is the most difficult to master: MasterChef Australia Ben Ungermann

Dec 18, 2018, at 11:10 am

Chef Ben Ungermann, the MasterChef Australia 2017 finalist,  recently visited India for Johnnie Walker Gourmet Experiences- Season 3. While speaking exclusively with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh in Kolkata, Ben spoke about his life's journey, cuisines and future plans

Catriona Gray of the Philippines crowned Miss Universe

Dec 17, 2018, at 08:51 pm

Bangkok, Dec 17 (IBNS): Catriona Gray, 24, of the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 on Monday.

Bloggers Debjani Chatterjee Alam, Madhushree Basu Roy set to showcase cooking skills

Dec 15, 2018, at 11:04 pm

Kolkata, Dec 15 (IBNS): Bloggers Debjani Chatterjee Alam and Madhushree Basu are all set to showcase their cooking skills through a pop up in the city on Sunday.

Food Delivery Apps

Dec 15, 2018, at 11:51 am

Delivering Food through App What is Food Delivery App? Online food delivery is basically the process of delivering the food or takeout from local restaurants or food cooperative through a web page or app. Payment can be the amongst others either by credit card, Paypal or cash with the restaurants returning a percentage to the online food company. A customer will search for his/her favorite restaurant which is usually filtered via a type of cuisine and choose from the available items and they also have an option to choose delivery or pick-up.

Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival to commence from January 18

Dec 14, 2018, at 02:48 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): The 10th edition of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival is set to take place from January 18 to 20, 2019.

Kolkata gets a chance to celebrate the Lepcha New Year

Dec 14, 2018, at 02:43 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Kolkata got a chance to witness the New Year rituals of the Lepcha tribe from the Himalayan region of West Bengal at a colourful event organised at the Jorasanko Thakurbari.

Author interview: Rahul Tiwari explains the reasons behind writing Parishram

Dec 14, 2018, at 01:49 pm

'Parishram' highlights on hard work and perseverance, says author Rahul Tiwari  

Author interview: Nobody is alone in this world believes Susmita Chatterjee

Dec 14, 2018, at 01:31 pm

A cancer survivor, Susmita Chatterjee believes the important thing is to stay positive and draw inspiration from Nature. 

Book review: 'How to Become a Top Performing Individual' packs in some timely survival techniques

Dec 14, 2018, at 12:59 pm

The changing and challenging job market seeks high performing people and abilities to meet their needs and stand out from other companies. 

Book review: Poems that explore the many aspects of life

Dec 14, 2018, at 12:54 pm

Khuje Beriyechhi Jokhn Tomay by Aniruddha Bandopadhyay is a collection of Bengali poems exploring the various aspects of life.   

Book review: 'CoMa Chose Life' is for those who want to enjoy life to the fullest

Dec 14, 2018, at 12:45 pm

How many of us actually do something to make ourselves happy and peaceful from within?   

Book review: Parishram or hard work is the key to success

Dec 14, 2018, at 12:31 pm

It is said that hard work, passion, determination and perseverance can lead an individual to success and enable him or her to reach great heights. 

Tagore song album of new talent Alivia Chatterjee released in Kolkata

Dec 13, 2018, at 07:46 pm

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS)  An audio album  BORO ASHA KORE by the talented vocalist Alivia Chatterjee Lahiri was released recently by well known musicians Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee and Goutam Dey, Regional Director,ICCR, Kolkata.

Artimas Fashions debuts One8 innerwear look of Virat Kohli

Dec 10, 2018, at 06:48 pm

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Artimas Fashions Private Limited, and licensee of One8 innerwear brand showcased the first look of its innerwear range on Monday.

Harmful myths about migration and health used to justify exclusion policies: Study

Dec 10, 2018, at 03:52 pm

London, Dec 10 (IBNS): Myths about migration and health – including that migrants are disease carriers and are a burden on services – are pervasive and harmful to individuals and society, according to a new global report led by UCL and The Lancet. 

Kolkata needs more art spaces for young artists, says White Cube art gallery director Subhamay Basu

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:08 pm

Subhamay Basu, Director of the newly set up White Cube art gallery under the aegis of Janus-a Centre for Visual and Performing Arts in a conversation withSubhojit Roy, Co- founder of Connections PR talks about the latest  initiative in Kolkata. Basu is also a veteran graphic designer and  owner of the Graphite design studio

Author interview: Kay S talks about her book 'Unfinished'

Dec 08, 2018, at 05:57 pm

She wanted the world at large to draw inspiration from her strength and positive attitude in the face of adversities, which led her to write the book, says Kay S. 

Edinburgh Napier University inks cultural collaboration with Kolkata's Prabha Khaitan Foundation

Dec 08, 2018, at 09:59 am

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland) and Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata have signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cultural collaboration and exchange between the two institutions. 

Internet milestone reached, as more than 50 per cent go online: UN telecoms agency

Dec 08, 2018, at 07:18 am

New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): For the first time, more than half of the world’s population of nearly 8 billion will be using the internet by the end of 2018, the United Nations telecommunications agency announced on Friday.

Newly opened south Kolkata beauty salon wants to provide gainful employment to underprivileged girls

Dec 07, 2018, at 06:00 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): The recent opening of a new beauty salon and academy, 'Style n Chic', in the middle of the wedding season came as a welcome news to residents of Jodhpur Park in south Kolkata.

Arth celebrates culture and heritage of West Bengal

Dec 05, 2018, at 10:34 pm

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Arth, a two-day festival, last week celebrated the culture and heritage of West Bengal and brought to the audience a wide range of activities including panel discussions, cultural performances, workshops, visual art installations, live art and an extensive food flea.