'Bangaler Chharachhori': Memories of another day in limericks
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Ajoy Gupta's book of Bengali limericks, 'Bangaler Chharachhori', about his days in East Pakistan, was launched at Kolkata's Oxford book store recently in the presence of noted Indian footballer and former Sheriff of Kolkata, Chuni Goswami, and journalist-author Shankarlal Bhattacharjee.
Hair Zone opens its second outlet in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Actors Saheb Bhattacharya and Suchandra Vaaniya inaugurated the Hair Zone – Spa & Salon, the second outlet of Hair Zone in Kolkata, on Friday.
U.S. Consulate Kolkata organizes workshop on gender based violence
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS) The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with Seattle-based non-profit organization Geeks Without Bounds and Bangalore-based non-profit organization The Bachchao Project, organized a day-long workshop on ‎'How to run a Hackathon to Combat Gender Based Violence' here recently.
UK storyteller Giles Abbott to hold workshop and perform at book fair in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): Giles Abbott, a well-known story teller from the United Kingdom (UK) will be in Kolkata to hold a workshop hosted by the British Council, UK’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations, and to perform at the Book Fair.
Ruskin Bond meets his young and adult readers at STORY in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Ruskin Bond, the famous author, met with his young and adult readers at the STORY bookstore in Kolkata and shared his thoughts on writing.
Aircel's 'Save Our Tigers' receives massive support from Kolkata school students
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS): Aircel, as part of its 'Kids For Tigers' program, organised a fest for school students at the La Martiniere for Girls School in Kolkata, in continuation of its effort in educating children about the cause of tiger conservation.
"Netajir Priyo Gaan" album launched in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 23(IBNS): Marking the 119th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Asha Audio Company, in association with Netaji Research Bureau, launched "Netajir Priyo Gaan", an album comprising of the Indian freedom fighter's favorite Bengali songs.
Ayan Mukherjee and Friends impress Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): Rajkumar Sengupta of Folk Foundation and Supreeta Singh presented Tales and Tunes City Tour introducing singer Ayan Mukherjee and Friends to Kolkata at Hashtagwaale recently.
Lawrence & Mayo expands with the launch of its 8th store in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): India’s first optical retailer, Lawrence & Mayo and the only premium and most preferred eyewear brand which started its operations in 1877 from Kolkata, is now opening doors in Salt Lake.
Starmark to launch Shoma A. Chatterji's 'Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma'
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harper Collins Publishers, will host the launch of writer Shoma A. Chatterji’s book ‘Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma’ at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata next week.
Writing has always been a very close part of my life: Nandana Dev Sen
Kolkata Jan 15 (IBNS): Actor, writer and child right activist Nandana Dev Sen, while launching her book 'Mambi and the Forest Fire' in Kolkata, has said that writing has always been a very close part of her life.
Actor Soumitra Chatterjee launches Victor Kalyan Ghoshe's latest novel
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS) Actor Soumitra Chatterjee launched author Victor Kalyan Ghoshe's latest novel The Job Charnock Riddle, a historic thriller, here on Thursday.
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Pakistani Ghazal singer Ghulam Ali charmed with his voice as he performed and presented a 'mesmerising' event in Kolkata on Tuesday.
fbbFemina Miss India Kolkata 2016 audition wrapped up
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): The audition of fbbFemina Miss India Kolkata 2016 wrapped up with infinite oomph and glamour in Kolkata on Sunday.
West Bengal: President inaugurates three new buildings of Vidyanagar College
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday inaugurated three new buildings of Vidyanagar College, near Amtala, South 24 Parganas, nearly 30 kms. away from Kolkata constructed with the help of Universities Grants Commission (UGC) grant of Rs 10 crore 23 lakhs.