Kolkata: In partnership with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, the Samaritan Help Mission has successfully completed a two–year English Access Microscholarship Program for 80 economically disadvantaged students.
Kolkata raises voice to spread awareness about paediatric cancer
Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent performing artists from Kolkata, including Padmashri Usha Uthup and national award winning actor Rituparna Sengupta, recently participated at an annual fundraiser program in the city to raise awareness about paediatric cancer.
V-Day Treats: Take your pick from fun get togethers to private dining to home deliveries in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Here is a list of top-tier restaurants and cafes in Kolkata for you to plan a fun Valentine’s Day. We expect quite a rush so booking in advance might be a good idea.
Two-day Jugal's Literature Festival on mishti begins tomorrow
Kolkata/IBNS: The two-day Literature Festival on mishti by sweetmeat-making shop Jugal's will be held here on Feb 11 and 12.
Party vibes: Enjoy the good times at Soul-The Sky Lounge
Kolkata/IBNS: Building on his experience of running the Soul Café coupled with his business acumen, Abhishek Dutt has turned ‘Soul – The Sky Lounge’ into one of the popular restaurants of Kolkata.
Behala Art Fest: Do not miss this street art festival if you are in Kolkata for the weekend
Kolkata/IBNS: Starting on February 3 this year is the fourth edition of the Behala Art Fest, a street art festival, in the southern part of Kolkata.
Kolkata: Dining chain Barbeque Nation launches new outlet in Sodepur
Sodepur: Continuing with its expansion spree, casual dining chain Barbeque Nation recently launched its new outlet in Sodepur region, close to Kolkata.
Education USA hosts Annual Alumni Fair at American Center, Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: U.S. Consulate Kolkata and the United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF) hosted the 2023 Education USA Alumni Fair on Friday at the American Center.
Kolkata: Hammer launches rooftop cafe in Park Street
Kolkata: Hammer recently launched its rooftop cafe in Park Street area of Kolkata with a wonderful mix of scrumptious food, intoxicating cocktails and groovy music
Kolkata’s popular Awadhi diner cooks up special winter menu
Kolkata/IBNS: With Kolkata still in winter’s embrace, why not try a comforting bowl of ‘nalli nehari’ accompanied by ‘taftan’?
More the LGBTQ people claim their space, the more they face resistance: Filmmaker Onir
Filmmaker Onir Dhar, whose talk at the Bhopal Literary Fest was controversially 'cancelled' at the last moment owing to 'threats' from certain groups, attended the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2023 in Kolkata on Sunday. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks exclusively to Onir on the controversy, his book 'I Am Onir & I Am Gay' on the sidelines of the Kolkata Lit Fest. Excerpts...
For the perfect pizza, head to UNO…the numero uno!
There’s pizza and pizza and pizzas… and then there is UNO’s deep dish pizzas! Wow! Sure shot heartbreakers with their crumbly deep base made all the more delicious with a variety of toppings served in a deep pan! Warning…very addictive!
Kolkata makes it to 2023 list of 11 best culinary destinations across world
Kolkata/IBNS: The city of joy is also known as a paradise for food lovers and the fact has been vouched with Kolkata finding a spot in the list of 11 best food destinations in the world.
Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on the Xmas eve joined the midnight mass and also formally inaugurated and crib-set and a special exhibition depicting The Rosary Way in Kolkata.
Head to these places in Kolkata for Christmas meals
Kolkata: As people are celebrating Christmas, the last big occasion of the year, some of the top restaurants and cafes are offering their special menus for their guests.