Academy of Fine Arts to re-open museum with Tagore paintings
Jan 09, 2015, at 08:07 pm
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS) The prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata is all set to reopen the doors to its museum, since closed for seven years, allowing the visitors to see many works of Tagore as well among other paintings and sculptures.
Verico to launch it's maiden smartphone in India
Jan 08, 2015, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Verico Int'l, a brand that deals in Smartphones, Tablet PC's, mobile accessories and a leader in memory products, on Thursday announced its foray into the Indian market.
Jan 08, 2015, at 06:47 pm
Unsustainable developmental policies and rising insensitivity towards nature threaten important bird and biodiversity areas in India with possibility of them disappearing forever . Uttara Gangopadhyay reports
Lapcare launches bluetooth speaker under 'YO!' lifestyle series
Jan 07, 2015, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Smartphone, tablet and laptop accessories and peripherals manufacturing brand Lapcare on Wednesday announced the launch of its first Bluetooth speaker-cum-stand under the 'YO!' lifestyle series named the Lapcare YO!- LBS999 .
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Amit Mitra unveilsbook on mjunction
Jan 07, 2015, at 05:37 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Monday formally unveiled the book, which captures the 13-year-old journey of Kolkata-based mjunction services limited, at an event in Kolkata.
Harley-Davidson kicks off 5th anniversary celebration in India
Jan 07, 2015, at 12:38 am
Kolkata / New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): The year 2014 has ended on a strong note for Harley-Davidson India as the company completes five successful years in the country with more than 8000 motorcycles on Indian roads since it commenced retail operations in July 2010.
Letter Box: Caught in a time warp
Jan 02, 2015, at 08:03 pm
The 'Letter Box', which once was an integral part of our daily life, is no longer the box of wonder in this age of electronic messaging. Lensman Bijoy Chowdhury captures the forlorn letter boxes across the city of Kolkata and made them the theme of his 2015 calendar. Text by Sujoy Dhar
Time again to say "Happy New Year"
Jan 01, 2015, at 05:45 pm
New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Kolkata, Jan 1 (IBNS): As the almanac turned to 2015, it's time to say bygones be bygones and usher in the new year with fresh hopes and aspirations with the world celebrating a 'Happy New Year' on Thursday.
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Amid parties, revellers bid adieu to 2014
Jan 01, 2015, at 12:40 am
New Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 31 (IBNS): As the world is nearing to bid adieu to 2014, people across the globe, including India, are gearing up to party all night to ring in the new year amid several pomp and glitterati.
Dec 31, 2014, at 07:34 pm
When Ebola ravaged humanity in Africa, the Asian nations witnessed severe blows of terrorism. Amid the chaos and disasters and killings, two child right activists belonging to two conflicting nations jointly won the Nobel Peace prize, making 2014 one memorable year in the history of the world. TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back
SABMiller India's campaign encourages safe, responsible New Year
Dec 31, 2014, at 03:55 am
Gurgaon, Dec 30 (IBNS): SABMiller India's 'Respect the Road' campaign, promoting responsible drinking and road safety has tied up with more than 25 popular restaurants in Gurgaon this festive season.
93.5 Red FM recreates jingle to spread Clean India message
Dec 31, 2014, at 03:49 am
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Doing its bit to the nation-wide Swachh Bharat initiative, 93.5 RED FM recreated its official jingle 93.5 Red FM Bajaate Raho with what people call-waste or 'Kachra'.
IIT-Delhi director resigns, govt denies any pressure
Dec 29, 2014, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): The government denied that it put pressure on Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Delhi) director RK Shevgaonkar for his resignation, media reports said.
The World That Was: Flashback 2014
Dec 26, 2014, at 09:56 pm
From a deadly disease spreading panic across the globe to a plane disappearing mysteriously and never been found, 2014 witnessed some of the major events. TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back
Dec 26, 2014, at 03:39 am
New Delhi / Gurgaon, Dec 25 (IBNS) – Gurgaon's New City Centre sparkled Gurgaon's skyline on Thursday with stunning fireworks of international stature.
It's time again to say Merry Christmas!
Dec 25, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IBNS): It's time again for fun, frolic and revelry as India along with the rest of the world is indulging in merry making on Thursday to celebrate Christmas putting an end to one long year of waiting.
Scindia School hosts Model United Nations
Dec 24, 2014, at 05:52 am
Gwalior, Dec 23 (IBNS): More than 85 students from six prestigious schools across India participated in the Model United Nations organized recently by The Scindia School, Gwalior.
University of Birmingham academics creates festive family of penguins with 3D laser printers
Dec 23, 2014, at 02:21 am
Birmingham, Dec 22 (IBNS) Academics from the University of Birmingham have created a festive family of penguins using 3D laser printers.
Mahindra Holidays launches Club Mahindra Teddy Travelogues
Dec 19, 2014, at 04:10 am
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS): Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), a leisure hospitality brand, announced the launch of Club Mahindra Teddy Travelogues, a crowd-sourced travel e-zine for children.
Top designers partner with Indear.in to reach out to customers online
Dec 18, 2014, at 07:04 pm
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS) Ritu Kumar, Anita Dongre, Rohit Bal, Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla along with 100 more premier brands have partnered with online wedding portal Indear.in, to reach out to more customers online.
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British Council presents Folk Archive in Kolkata
Dec 18, 2014, at 03:35 am
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities and Victoria Memorial Hall, presented Folk Archive, a vibrant, visual account of contemporary popular British culture by leading international artists Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane on Tuesday.
93.5 RED FM bags three prestigious awards in a row
Dec 18, 2014, at 03:26 am
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Popular radio station RED FM bagged three awards-The Indian Marketing Award 2014, Bhartiya Manav Adhikar Samman for the most entertaining show; and RJ Raunac was honoured with K. Narendra 'Media Ratna Award'.
Piramal Enterprises'Consumer Product division signs Juhi Chawla as brand ambassador
Dec 18, 2014, at 02:43 am
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS): Piramal Enterprises' Consumer Product division has roped in renowned actor Juhi Chawla as a brand ambassador to endorse their kid's well-being range 'Jungle Magic'.
Harley-Davidson opens first dealership in Surat; second in Bengaluru
Dec 17, 2014, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Harley-Davidson India Wednesday announced the opening of two new independent dealerships - Diamond City Harley-Davidson in Surat, Gujarat, and the second dealership for Tusker Harley-Davidson in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Paper Boat launches 3 new ethnic Indian flavours
Dec 17, 2014, at 07:24 am
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Paper Boat, an ethnic beverage brand from Hector Beverages, on Tuesday, announced the launch of three new ethnic variants, Sattu, spicy chilled Rasam, and natural, brewed, gluten-free Ice tea, made with the ingredients like Ginger, Lemon and Tulsi.
No school on X-Mas: Smriti Irani
Dec 15, 2014, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Human Resource Development minister Smriti Irani on Monday denied a newspaper report that CBSE schools might have to remain open on Christmas Day, media reports said.
Media is Modi's cheerleader: Rajdeep Sardesai
Dec 15, 2014, at 04:37 am
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Starmark, a Kolkata-based bookstore chain, in association with Penguin Books Ltd., hosted an interactive session on Sunday with senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai on his book 2014 – The Election That Changed India.
Hachette India launched Amrita Chowdhury's book 'BREACH- A Cyber Thriller'
Dec 15, 2014, at 01:14 am
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Hachette India, a publishing house, launched Amrita Chowdhury's book BREACH-A Cyber Thriller, on Friday. The author was joined by crime expert Vijay Mukhi and columnist Malavika Sangghvi.
Dec 15, 2014, at 12:59 am
Designers and fashionistas today are getting inspired by fashions from the past and fusing them into retrofashion, finds Avra Biswas
Showstopper Sushmita Sen steals show at Blenders Pride tour
Dec 14, 2014, at 07:32 pm
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): The final day of Blenders Pride fashion tour marked a glamorous evening with designers Pankaj & Nidhi and Namrata Joshipura in the stunning presence of Sushmita Sen as the showstopper.