Annual Oakville Diwali Gala to raise funds for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital expansion
Sep 05, 2018, at 01:58 pm
Oakville (Ontario), Sep 5 (IBNS): The 5th Annual Oakville Diwali Gala in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2018 at Lakeshore Convention Centre.
Chetan Bhagat introduces his new book cover with a movie-like trailer
Sep 03, 2018, at 05:24 pm
Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): In his unique style, writer Chetan Bhagat on Monday unveiled the cover of his upcoming book with a 'movie-style promo'.
Book review: Expressing poetic emotions through blank verse
Aug 30, 2018, at 06:03 pm
“In Passing” by Radhika Thatte George is a collection of poetry with the title of the book being taken from the title of the last poem in the book. The poems are mostly in blank verse.
Santoor maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya organises charity concert in the US
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya is embarking on a “18 concert USA tour “ for a “Support a Child Mission“ from across United States of America.
Book Review: 'To Write Love on Her Hand' is part romantic part psychological
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:42 pm
Love is a wonderful feeling when it happens with the right person ---this phrase has been proved to be true by Lopamudra Sen in her novel, 'To Write Love on her Hand'.
Book review: 'The Dowry Death' analyses some of the problems faced by Indian women
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:34 pm
Although India has a rich cultural diversity, the fate of women across different strata of society is the same, where women are often harassed, forced to be subservient to men, sometime driven to suicide or killed for dowry.
Book review: Exploring the bonds of love with family and pets
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:26 pm
The highly gripping and emotional plot of 'My Little World and Me' by Radhika Goyel will transcend the readers into a different world, where they can make a strong connection with the author and her microcosm.
Book Review: Maintenance Management is essential for industrial plants for cost-effective operation
Aug 30, 2018, at 05:13 pm
Production at higher profit is the motto of every factory but without proper maintenance, it is not possible. Baidyanath Sahay has introduced the meaning of maintenance, its importance and the strategies to maintain the plants in a cost-effective way.
Aug 29, 2018, at 09:17 pm
The Big Day at last! The wedding is round the corner but alongwith the happiness also come tension and worry for the families involved. Would everything be perfect? Where to start? Not to worry, the wedding planner is here. Sonali Jha Chatterjee takes a look at this niche business
Close ties with fathers help daughters overcome loneliness: Study
Aug 29, 2018, at 08:18 pm
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): Fathers play a key role in helping their young daughters overcome loneliness, a new study has found.
New method to detect early cancer using malaria protein from UNSW, Sydney
Aug 29, 2018, at 03:55 pm
Sydney, Aug 29 (IBNS): Researchers have come up with a new method to detect cancer in its early stages by way of a malaria protein that sticks to cancer tumour cells in the blood.
A Scholarship is More Than Just Money!
Aug 29, 2018, at 01:17 pm
A scholarship enables students to pursue their career with much ease. It is beneficial in many ways, especially financially and most students tend to look at a scholarship like that. Be it preparing for the scholarship exams for class 9 online or a master’s degree abroad; winning a scholarshipaids students in many ways.
Book review: Motivating people to serve one's country better
Aug 27, 2018, at 05:05 pm
'Prerna' means motivation. We all have our own motivations in life which are the driving force behind our actions.
East Side Stories: A play about the suffering a partition of a country can inflict on its own people
Aug 27, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Adapted from short stories by Dibyendu Palit, Selina Hossain and Manik Bandopadhyay, the East Side Stories, directed by Mahmud Alam, is a reflection of the pain of separation that the partition of a country with shared language and culture inflicts on the people.
Book review: Eshaan Soni aces 'The Unknown' with his crime thriller
Aug 27, 2018, at 04:03 pm
'The Unknown' by Eshaan Soni is a crime-thriller, with its plot spread across Kolkata, Miami and Delhi, with a young and intelligent detective at the helm.
New study reveals why women take sexy selfies
Aug 27, 2018, at 03:55 pm
Sydney, Aug 27 (IBNS): A new UNSW study has revealed the science behind sexy selfies, showing that women tend to sexualise themselves in environments with greater economic inequality, rather than where they might be oppressed because of their gender.
Publisher Niyogi Books opens first retail store in Kolkata
Aug 27, 2018, at 02:04 pm
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS) Niyogi Books, a Delhi-based publishing house, recently launched their first book store in Kolkata.
Lisa Haydon in Mishru at Lakme Fashion Week
Aug 27, 2018, at 01:44 pm
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IBNS): Actress Lisa Haydon wore an attire of Mishru, an Indian wear label, at Lakme Fashion Week, Winter-Festive 2018.
Nachiketa, Srijato and Joy Sarkar collaborate for Subhra Paul's debut music album
Aug 27, 2018, at 01:25 pm
Kolkata. Aug 27 (IBNS): Qatar-based singer Subhra Paul, aided by Kolkata's Ragranjani Media & Entertainment, has managed to bring three popular names from the world of Bengali literature and music - singer Nachiketa, poet and writer Srijato and music director Joy Sarkar - for a collaborative venture for the first time.
Lakme Absolute Grand Finale: Monisha Jaising showcases ‘Shades of a Diva’ collection
Aug 27, 2018, at 12:48 pm
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IBNS): On Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale, designer Monisha Jaising showcased her stunning collection, titled ‘Shades of a Diva’, which was named and inspired by Lakmé ’s beauty statement of the season.
Birth anniversary of Mother Teresa observed in Kolkata
Aug 26, 2018, at 03:10 pm
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): The Archbishop of Kolkata, Reverend Thomas D’Souza along with Namit Bajoria, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Macedonia, Subrata Ganguly of Church Art, Father Dominic Gomes and others paid floral tributes and prayers at the life-sized bronze statue of Mother Teresa at the Archbishop House on Sunday to observe the 108th Birth Anniversary of St Teresa.
Nexa unveils ultra glam Amit Aggarwal collection to end day three at LFW
Aug 25, 2018, at 07:20 pm
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IBNS): Day Three at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018 ended with the ultra-glam collection from Amit Aggarwal presented by NEXA.
Men take care of their spouses just as well as women, new research suggests
Aug 25, 2018, at 03:55 pm
London, Aug 25 (IBNS): Men respond to their spouse’s illness just as much as women do and as a result are better caregivers in later life than previous research suggests, according to a new Oxford University collaboration.
Tollywood star Priyanka Sarkar opens solo show of young painter
Aug 24, 2018, at 07:54 pm
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): Tollywood actress Priyanka Sarkar recently inaugurated the solo painting exhibition of artist Ankita Roy whose works depict the myriad hues of human emotions.
Students’ social skills flourish best in groups with similar skill levels, MU study finds
Aug 24, 2018, at 05:45 pm
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Research shows that the behavior of the people you most spend time with can affect your own behavior, for better or worse.
On-again, off-again relationships might be toxic for mental health: Study
Aug 24, 2018, at 05:33 pm
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Sam and Diane from “Cheers.” Ross and Rachel from “Friends.” Carrie and Mr. Big from “Sex and the City.”
Top 7 best places in Kerala to live in
Aug 24, 2018, at 01:38 pm
Kerala is truly a blessed state in India where the natural beauty dominates every nook and corner. Every district in Kerala is remarkable in a unique way. Anyhow, due to its vast expanse, it is quite tough and consumes more time to cover the entirety. The 14 districts of Kerala highlight exciting features that is suitable to live in. When it comes to choosing the best place in Kerala, here are the top 6 handpicked selection places to live in Kerala with your family.
Public Relations is essential to Rotary's growth and expansion, says past director
Aug 23, 2018, at 03:05 pm
Past Director, Rotary International and Past Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, Ashok M Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy
Sudarshan Pattnaik wishes people on Eid with his sand art creation
Aug 22, 2018, at 07:40 pm
Puri, Aug 22 (IBNS): With his own sad art creation, artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Wednesday wished the people of the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
Asha Bhosle to pay tribute to four legendary music composers
Aug 21, 2018, at 08:07 pm
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Bengal Tigers - A tribute to four legendary music composers of Indian Film Industry - Sachin Dev Burman, Hemant Kumar, Salil Chowdhury and Rahul Dev Burman by performing at an extravagant show to be held on Sept 1, at the Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion.