Skulpt Kolkata offers a month long special fitness session for the brides and grooms
Dec 10, 2019, at 06:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Skulpt, one of the largest gymnasiums with state of the art amenities in Kolkata, has an answer to all those who are worried if they will be fit and picture perfect on their wedding day after all the pre-wedding running around.
Pepsi announces Salman Khan as brand ambassador
Dec 10, 2019, at 03:31 pm
Kolkata / New Delhi/IBNS: Pepsi India has named Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as their brand ambassador.
Vintage Kolkata club CCFC invites winter celebrations with special Paul John whisky tasting session
Dec 09, 2019, at 08:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With winter knocking at the door and Kolkata getting ready for grand parties, the Calcutta Cricket & Football Club (CC&FC), one of the oldest in the city, recently arranged for a whisky tasting session in collaboration with Paul John Whisky, a premier Indian brand.
Dec 09, 2019, at 07:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Not many people know that the US Consulate General in Kolkata enjoys a preeminent place in the history of American diplomacy as one of the oldest American Consulates anywhere in the world, and the oldest in India.
The Voice Company re-invents the Picture Dictionary for street children
Dec 08, 2019, at 12:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Five-year old Lata, a little girl growing up in one of Mumbai’s overcrowded slums, won’t be learning the alphabet the same way as her peers sitting in nursery classes. Yes, the ABCs will be the same, but what they stand for are very different - drawing upon her own life experiences so that she can relate better to the words.
An estimated 1 in 4 children and young people have problematic smartphone usage: Study
Dec 04, 2019, at 09:48 am
London/IBNS: A study by researchers at King’s College London has estimated that one in four children and young people use their smartphones in a way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction. The research was published today in BMC Psychiatry.
Special gifts from designer boutique Dil Se brightens the world of some underprivileged women
Dec 02, 2019, at 10:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Dil Se Happiness, a Kolkata--based designer boutique, which focuses on charity based activities at different times of the year, recently arranged to give some special gifts to seven underpriveleged women.
Luxe Inferno captures the Yin and Yang of luxury: Mahul Brahma
Dec 02, 2019, at 01:03 pm
Journalist-turned-communications professional and writer Mahul Brahma’s next book Luxe Inferno is a philosophical quest for true meaning of luxury. IBNS caught up with the author of The Luxe Trilogy to get a sneak peek into his soon-to-be-released book
Are you sure you bought an authentic Kanjivaram sari?
Nov 29, 2019, at 07:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kanjivaram (or Kanchipuram) silk, from the temple town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu is a favourite with brides and partygoers who love to dress traditional, and often calls for a premium price.
Ecocinema: Film and art festival at Kolkata's American Center brings environmental awareness
Nov 29, 2019, at 09:52 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and NGO South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) in partnership with Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Education and Multimedia Resource Center (EMRC), and Bengal Photography Institute (BPI) organized a day-long film and art festival titled “EcoCinema: A Greener World through Art,” at the American Center Kolkata, recently, to create awareness on building sustainable environment and environmental practices in Kolkata and East India.
UN Women India and TikTok UNiTE to break silence, end violence
Nov 27, 2019, at 05:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: UN Women India, United Nations entity committed to gender equality and empowerment of women has collaborated withTikTok the world’s leading destination for short form video content, on their campaign called #KaunsiBadiBaatHai.
Kolkata: Groove and dance with Nidhi Banthia Mehta at Skulpt tomorrow
Nov 22, 2019, at 06:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Skulpt, a gymnasium in Kolkata, is all set to add an extra rush of excitement for all fitnessenthusiasts by conducting a dance fitness workshop with Nidhi Banthia Mehta, the founder of Bolly Beatz, on Saturday.
Nov 20, 2019, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: It was his encounter with the survivors of 2004 tsunami in the Andaman and Nicobar islands and their resilience that inspired doctor-turned-government official Dr. Mohd. Rehan Raza to pen "The Great Nicobar Island: India's Southern Fortune".
Kolkata: Acropolis celebrates Children's Day Kidsopolis
Nov 17, 2019, at 11:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In an effort to transport children back to the world of dream and imagination and fun filled activities, Acropolis, a shopping mall in Kolkata, had organized Kidsopolis, a 'Children’sDay' Celebration, recently.
Second edition of Kolkata’s Chair Poetry Evenings to open on November 22
Nov 15, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Kolkta/IBNS: The second edition of the international poetry festival, Chair Poetry Evenings, conceptualised by Tushar Dhawal Singh and Sonnet Mondal, will be held in Kolkata from November 22 to 24, 2019.
Temi Autumn Carnival commences at temi tea estate
Nov 13, 2019, at 06:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Its a part of revival of an annual calendar event to showcase blooming of cherry trees, autumnal teas and the winter sun and clear sky nights filled with music.
Binge Bae Fikar is determined to prove healthy food need not be bland and boring
Nov 12, 2019, at 10:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Binge Bae Fikar, a Kolkata based food brand introduced by Anisha Mohta, a young food entrepreneur, is set to change the way everyone looks at healthy food, especially those who love binge eating.
Nov 12, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Percussionist Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee and Kalayani Roy Memorial Trust are presenting a gala musical “ Divine Melodies” at the ICCR on Nov 13 featuring Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt.
Free internet access should be a basic human right, study finds
Nov 11, 2019, at 03:40 pm
Birmingham/IBNS: Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online – particularly in developing countries – lack meaningful ways to influence the global players shaping their everyday lives, according to a new study.
First South Asian Literature & Art Festival in the US was a grand success say organisers
Nov 07, 2019, at 12:01 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Montalvo Arts Center and Art Forum SF in collaboration with UC Berkeley Institute of South Asian Studies presented the first ever and one of the largest South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) in the US.
Annual Oakville Diwali Gala 2019 raised funds of over $140,000
Nov 07, 2019, at 11:53 am
Ontario/IBNS: The sixth edition of the annual Oakville Diwali Gala raised funds of over $140,000 in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH).
Lemon Tree Hotels debuts in Kolkata
Nov 06, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., has marked its entry into Kolkata with the launch of Lemon Tree Premier, New Town.
WhatsApp snooping by Israeli company is one-off incident: Global Mobile Economy expert Anindya Ghose
Nov 04, 2019, at 01:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Reacting to the recent WhatsApp snooping incident by Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO group, Global Mobile Economy expert Anindya Ghose termed it as a "one-off incident".
Bickram Ghosh unveils 25 new releases
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Percussion Guru Bickram Ghosh has come up with 25 new releases of his work and collaborations with some of the greatest names in the International and Indian music scene.
Oakville Durga Puja in Toronto stands tall with thousands flocking to venue
Nov 01, 2019, at 11:53 pm
Toronto/IBNS: The Bengali diaspora in the Greater Toronto Area celebrated Durga Puja this year with unabated fun and festivities, visiting one venue to another as organisers tried to outsmart each other in a healthy rivalry.
Actress Kajal Aggarwal becomes face of KhelPlay Rummy
Oct 23, 2019, at 06:19 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: KhelPlay Rummy - the online gaming platform- is bringing actress Kajal Aggarwal to join hands with them to become the face of the brand.
Oct 22, 2019, at 11:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark in association with Bloomsbury, on Sunday organized an event on book signing session with William Dalrymple at South City Mall on Sunday to launch his latest book The Anarchy- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company.
Jimmy Choo Launches their Autumn Winter 2019 Collection
Oct 19, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: British luxury brand Jimmy Choo hosted a glamorous sundowner cocktail event in celebration of the new JC Collection at Asilo, the stylish rooftop restaurant & lounge on the 40th floor at The St. Regis.
Lay's unveils series of TVCs for its 'smile dekhe dekho' campaign
Oct 19, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata / New Delhi/IBNS: Potato chips brand Lay's on Saturday launched their latest series of TVCs for the all new ‘Smile Deke Dekho’ campaign featuring India’s leading Bollywood actors and youth icons Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Dapper presents its debut Pop-Up #dropdeaddapper
Oct 16, 2019, at 06:37 pm
Kolkata: The multi-designer menswear store, Dapper hosted its first pop-up for the upcoming festive season, titled ‘#dropdeaddapper’ at its store last month.