Amartya Sen participates in Kolkata Literature Festival

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:25 pm

Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen and noted historian Professor Sugato Bose participated in an engaging session "On Encountering UK" at the SBI auditorium in International Kolkata Book Fair 2015 as a part of the Kolkata Literature Festival on Sunday (Feb 8, 2015). Images by Sounak CHoudhury/IBNS.

Sabyasachi, Abir speak on Feluda

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:22 pm

A special session with Tollywood actors Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Abir Chatterjee along with director Sandip Ray enthralled the audience on 'Feluda:Gen Next' at the SBI auditorium in International Kolkata Book Fair 2015 as a part of the Kolkata Literature Festival on Sunday (Feb 8, 2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Prez meets delegates to the Sixth Annual Heads of Mission Conference

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:19 pm

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday met delegates to the Sixth Annual Heads of Mission Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Niti Aayog will have three sub groups of CMs: Modi

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:17 pm

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS):Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that the newly constituted NITI Aayog, which replaces the Planning Commission, would constitute three sub groups of Chief Ministers on various issues.

PM Modi chairs first Niti Aayog meeting

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired the first meeting of the Governing Council, NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).

India should become a member of CERN: Scientist

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:13 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): Indian science and technology has moved forward and touched the international benchmark, said a noted globally known home physicist at conference here organized by the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics and attended by some of the famous names in world science, including from Geneva-based CERN that proposed India to be its associate member at the earliest.

Amarnath, Kirsten speak on WC success

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:10 pm

With the World Cup round the corner, the Indian cricket team carries the expectation of 1.2 billion people to bring the coveted trophy back to the nation.In the first edition of Royal Stag Barrel Select Perfect Strokes, the main architects of India's previous two wins in 1983 and 2011, Mohinder Amarnath and Garry Kirsten , respectively spoke about the formula for success at the Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata on Saturday ( Feb 7 , 2015). Images by IBNS.

Kolkata: Guv inaugurates new gallery at Tagore's house

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:08 pm

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IBNS): West Bengal Governor Keshrinath Tripathi on Saturday inaugurated the 'Rabindranath and the US' gallery at Rabindra Bharati Museum in Kolkata.

New designer couture store opens in Kolkata

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:06 pm

Raj Couture Pvt.Ltd. opened their new designer couture store "Raj Instyle" in The Globe Mall in Kolkata on Saturday( Feb 7, 2015) in the presence of Tollywood actress Koneenica Banerjee and many others.

I-League: Pune FC suffer narrow 0-1 defeat to Mohun Bagan

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:03 pm

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IBNS) Pune FC put on a spirited show but went down fighting 0-1 to Mohun Bagan AC in an I-League Round-5 encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

Aditya likes experimenting with his hairstyle

Feb 09, 2015, at 05:00 pm

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IBNS): Actor Aditya Roy Kapur really likes to experiment with his hair. He tries to do different hairstyles and haircuts.

Greater Noida gets Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship at BIMTECH

Feb 09, 2015, at 04:56 pm

Greater Noida Feb 7 (IBNS): A Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship has been set up at the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) campus in partnership with National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) and the Wadhwani Foundation to promote entrepreneurship among students of several dozen management and engineering schools located in the Knowledge Park in Greater Noida.

Zeenat Aman, Ramesh Sippy launch Usha Uthup album

Feb 07, 2015, at 09:49 pm

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IBNS): Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy and yesteryear Bollywood sex symbol Zeenat Aman on Friday launched the new music album of Usha Uthup, 'Memories', at the KLF auditorium in Kolkata's book fair area on the Milan Mela ground.

Kolkata gets new Audi showroom

Feb 07, 2015, at 09:46 pm

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IBNS) Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, on Friday inaugurated its seventh pre-owned luxury car showroom-Audi Approved: plus-a 2300 sq. ft. expanse with 4 car display in Kolkata.

Jupiter comes closest to Earth tonight, long queue spotted outside BITM Kolkata

Feb 07, 2015, at 09:44 pm

Planet Jupiter will come closest to Earth on Friday night (Feb 6, 2015) coming to within 404 million miles (650 million kilometers) of planet. People assembled at Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata to watch this astronomical event with great enthusiasm.

Tenth India-Mongolia joint exercise culminates

Feb 07, 2015, at 09:43 pm

New Delhi, Feb 06 (IBNS) The tenth India Mongolia Joint Training Exercise culminated on Friday with a grand closing ceremony held at Gwalior Military Cantonment. The exercise had commenced on Jan 23

Ex-Karnataka Guv visits Maulana Azad Museum in Kolkata

Feb 06, 2015, at 10:23 pm

T. N. Chaturvedi, former Governor of Karnataka, visited Maulana Azad Museum, at Azad Bhawan in Kolkata's Salt Lake area under Maulana Azad Institute of Aisan Studies on Friday (February 6, 2015).

Kolkata's D.S. Research Centre organizes 'Ray of Hope' on World Cancer Day

Feb 06, 2015, at 09:58 pm

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS): Aiming to spread knowledge about cancer , ‘Ray of Hope’ event was organized by D.S. Research Centre in Kolkata on the occasion of World Cancer Day on Wednesday.

Tissot launches T-Touch Expert Solar watches

Feb 06, 2015, at 09:55 pm

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IBNS): Swiss watch manufacturing brand Tissot officially launched their new solar power touch screen watch T-Touch Expert Solar on Thursday at Tissot Shop in Shop (SIS) in Kolkata's City Centre mall.

Rani Mukerji at Charles Foundation dinner

Feb 05, 2015, at 08:48 pm

Rani Mukerji was the Guest of Honour at the Prince Charles Foundation Fundraiser Dinner in London. After she was honoured for her role in 'Mardaani' at London, she also attended the charity dinner on Tuesday (Feb 4, 2015) hosted by The British Asian Trust at the Banqueting House. India's Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi was also present along with Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker, Duchess of Cornwal.

Honda unleashes roadmap for FY'2015-16

Feb 05, 2015, at 08:45 pm

Gurgaon, Feb 4 (IBNS) : Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the only Honda in Indian two-wheeler industry, on Wednesday announced its aggressive business direction for FY’2015-16.

Arjun features on cover of February edition for Exhibit magazine

Feb 05, 2015, at 08:43 pm

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has featured on the cover of the February edition for Exhibit magazine.

Parambrata sizzles in The Bikers Cafe

Feb 05, 2015, at 08:41 pm

Tollywood actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay tasted some mouth watering sizzlers like Desi Makhani Sizzler, Chicken Panquette Sizzler, Bikers Chicken Fusion Discovery Sizzler as The Bikers Café introduced “Sizzlers with a Twist” in Kolkata on Wednesday (Jan 4, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Payel showcases 'Nakshikantha' collection of gold jewellery

Feb 04, 2015, at 08:46 pm

Tollywood Actor Payel Sarkar was present at the special showcase of “Nakshikantha” Collection of Gold Jewellery Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers at GD Birla Sabhaghar in Kolkata recently.

Varun Dhawan promotes Badlapur with Red FM

Feb 04, 2015, at 08:43 pm

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan recently visited RED FM studio to promote his upcoming movie ‘Badlapur’.

Swiss Brand Frederique Constant introduces brand ambassador ,unveils a new watch

Feb 04, 2015, at 08:42 pm

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS) : Frédérique Constant, the Swiss watch maker introduced Samir Suhag, India’s ace polo player as their brand ambassador at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday.

WB Guv received by Lt Gen Raman Dhawan

Feb 04, 2015, at 08:40 pm

Keshari Nath Tripathi, the Governor of West Bengal being received by Lt Gen Raman Dhawan, GOC Bengal Area along with Maj Gen (Dr) SC Jain, (Retd) Director AIMK and student at Army Institute of Management Kolkata today.

India must establish global benchmarks in governance: PM

Feb 04, 2015, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his priority was for India to establish global benchmarks in areas such as governance, transparency and taxation.

XLRI hosts 7th National Conference on Social Entrepreneurship

Feb 03, 2015, at 06:19 pm

Jamshedpur, Feb 1 (IBNS) XLRI- Xavier School of Management recently hosted the ‘7th National Conference on Social Entrepreneurship’ at XLRI campus in Jamshedpur recently.

WFEB hosts Corporate Culture and Spirituality conference

Feb 03, 2015, at 06:17 pm

Bangalore, Feb 2 (IBNS) In the backdrop of shifting global landscapes, corporate heads, business leaders, government heads and NGO’s, from India and across the world, convened at the two-day annual conference- ‘Corporate Culture and Spirituality’ (CCS) by The Art of Living and the World Forum for Ethics in Business (WFEB).