Gulzar launches his collection of poems 'Pluto' in Kolkata
May 09, 2015, at 06:29 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): A set of short Urdu-Hindustani poems penned by Gulzar, titled 'Pluto' after the small heavenly body that was banished from the family of its planet, was launched in a chain book store Starmark in Kolkata on Friday with the legendary Bollywood songwriter and filmmaker himself present for the occasion.
West Bengal celebrates Tagore's birth anniversary
May 09, 2015, at 05:08 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): West Bengal along with the rest of India indulged in reciting, singing and dancing to the mellifluous creations of Rabindranath Tagore as they celebrated the birth anniversary of the world poet and Nobel laureate on Saturday.
Fujifilm announces launch of Instax series in India
May 09, 2015, at 03:56 am
Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): Fujifilm India Private Limited has announced the launch of its cutting-edge instant print technology that gives the instant print; instax series in India.
Pets can play important role in helping humans build social relationships: Study
May 09, 2015, at 03:48 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): While making friends is not always easy, new research shows that pet ownership can improve the likelihood of forming new relationships, especially in your neighbourhood.
Dettol to promote healthy hand washing habits with a new campaign, new product
May 09, 2015, at 02:36 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): As a part of its nationwide initiative 'Dettol Banega Swachh India', RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser) India has on Friday launched a new campaign to raise awareness around good hand washing habits.
British Council launches free open online courses for IELTS, English
May 09, 2015, at 01:29 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): The British Council has announced the launch of a series of free Open Online Courses for teachers and learners via the FutureLearn platform on popular demand.
Deepika Padukone is the new face of Tanishq
May 09, 2015, at 01:00 am
Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq on Friday announced Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone as their brand ambassador.
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Microsoft India to train 800 teachers of Sri Chaitanya Schools
May 08, 2015, at 09:58 pm
Bengaluru / Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Microsoft India will train 800 teachers of Sri Chaitanya Schools as the schools embark on their digital classrooms program.
Mumbai: Amy Billimoria's House of Design opens store
May 08, 2015, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) Amy Billimoria House Of Design in association with Pankti Shah opened its first store on the main street of Juhu-Juhu Tara Road on May 7, following a two month architectural rendezvous.
Aura boasts of being Mankundu's first five star residential project
May 08, 2015, at 01:40 pm
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): West Bengal's leading real estate developers Primarc and Riya recently launched Aura, the first five star residential project in Mankundu, Hooghly.
Second edition of 'India Unlimited' commences in Sweden
May 08, 2015, at 03:56 am
Kolkata/ Stockholm, May 7 (IBNS): The second edition of India Unlimited, a platform which seeks to better economic relations and social ties between India and Sweden, commenced on Thursday in Stockholm with the launch of the second Indian film festival, 'Cinema Indien'.
Threat to the Taj rears up its ugly head again: CSE
May 07, 2015, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Taj Mahal is losing its sheen due to unchecked vehicular pollution, tourism and several other reasons. Administration's efforts to undo the damage hits people's livelihoods and local economies recent move to close petha-making units is a case in point, says New Delhi based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
May 07, 2015, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS) : XLRI - Xavier School of Management, one of India's premier B-Schools, has announced a strategic alliance with ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) to offer educational programs in the domain of Finance.
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Sri Chaitanya Schools starts Microsoft Cloud-Powered digital classrooms initiative
May 06, 2015, at 04:56 am
New Delhi /Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): With an aim to transform education with the use of technology, Microsoft India has launched Edu-Cloud, a cloud computing-based offering that will enhance digital learning and teaching in schools and higher education institutions.
Urban India drifts towards voguish high-rise superstructures
May 06, 2015, at 03:03 am
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): India has, in past two decades, witnessed a steady rise in the number of high-rise residential projects with luxury spilled all over them.
Priyanka Khurana Goyal sizzles ramp for Shraddha Vora's latest creation
May 05, 2015, at 10:50 pm
Mumbai,May 5 (IBNS) : The Legacy of 18 years of great fashion continued this summer at Silhouettes 2015 – the Annual Graduating Fashion Show of B. D. Somani Institute of Art & Fashion Technology with an aim to celebrate and re-define the rich grandeur of textile heritage and dexterous crafts of our nation the magic of hand-spun treasures in fresh perspective of youthful zest.
St. James's School marks its sesquicentenary year, releases special cover, book
May 05, 2015, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) As a part of its sesquicentenary year celebration, Kolkata's St. James’ School released a book named ‘An Ode to Our Legacy’ on Tuesday.
Google doodles on Nellie Bly's 151st birthday
May 05, 2015, at 09:05 pm
New York, May 5 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google, which is used by millions of netizens across the globe, on Tuesday decorated their homepage with a musical doodle celebrating journalist Nellie Bly's 151st birthday.
May 05, 2015, at 02:19 am
Kolkata,May 4 (IBNS) Anglo Schools International Services (ASIS) has entered into a partnership with global computer-based test (CBT) leader Pearson VUE to expand British boarding school scholarships for Indian pupils with a set of entrance exams.
Kolkata to host Lokshilpa and Karukriti Mela
May 05, 2015, at 02:12 am
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University will hold its 29th Lokshilpa and Karukriti Mela at the Dwarakanath Mancha in Jorasanko Thakurbari here from May 8.
Globsyn Business School introduces online admission system
May 05, 2015, at 02:04 am
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS) :Keeping to its tradition of covering new ground in the approach, study and delivery of management education, Globsyn Business School is launching GBS Direct, India’s first completely online admission system that is aimed at making a student’s first interactions with GBS completely free of long queues and tedious commutes.
Google marks 360th birthday of Bartolomeo Cristofori with a musical doodle
May 04, 2015, at 11:20 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS):Popular search engine Google on Monday decorated its homepage with a musical doodle to mark the 360th birthday of Bartolomeo Cristofori.
LOreal Paris invites to create a new trend this season for the Cannes Red Carpet
May 04, 2015, at 10:34 pm
Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS) Every woman wishes to be a gorgeous prima donna, walk down the red carpet amidst a sea of admirers and pose for the paparazzi like a true diva.
Emami's HE Deodorant joins hand with MTV over HE Ticket
May 04, 2015, at 10:26 pm
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS) : HE Deodorant, the popular male grooming brand from the house of Emami Ltd in collaboration with MTV, have announced the launch of MTV HE Ticket, a 13-week reality show that will take contestants on exhilarating and one-of-a-kind adventures across India.
Parag Shah pens down for future entrepreneurs
May 04, 2015, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) Parag Shah, the chairman and founder of FLAME, has written a book for the upcoming generation of entrepreneurs in India.
Exhibition on rice and seed starts in Kolkata
May 03, 2015, at 11:02 pm
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): An exhibition showcasing varieties of folk seeds and other crops was inaugurated in Kolkata on Saturday.
MTV Bollyland's Kolkata chapter gets underway
May 03, 2015, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata, May 2(IBNS) MTV Bollyland, MTV’s latest venture is all about Bollywood music fused with electronic beats.
University of Birmingham expands online PG degree offerings in Business and Public Administration
May 03, 2015, at 08:38 pm
Birmingham, May 3 (IBNS): The University of Birmingham is expanding its global academic borders with the announcement that it will now be offering a number of its postgraduate distance learning courses through its online learning platform.
Addressed as 'Maa' is a humbling feeling : Alakananda Roy
May 03, 2015, at 05:34 am
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS) Danseuse Alakananda Roy has dedicated the 'Pathikrit Samman' award, in recognition of her work for the prison inmates to the 'Children of God'.
New Volvo cars brand campaign features Swedish producer Avicii
May 01, 2015, at 09:32 pm
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS) : Volvo Cars and Swedish artist and producer Avicii announce a creative cooperation to celebrate their Swedish roots with a new recording and music video, due for global release on May 8.