Christopher C Doyle's The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret launched in Kolkata
Nov 09, 2014, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata's bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland Ltd., hosted the launch of Christopher C Doyle’s 'The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret' at its South City Mall outlet here on Friday.
Paayel launches Upananda store in Kolkata
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:22 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Upananda, the innovative fashion brand store which looks to empower underprivileged women was inaugurated by Bengali film actress Paayel Sarkar at ICCR, Cafe in Kolkata recently.
Another Soliloquy launched in Kolkata
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:00 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark hosted at its South City Mall outlet the launch of Another Soliloquy, a book of poems written by Ananya Chatterjee and Shruti Goswami recently.
'I want to create playfront singers'
Nov 07, 2014, at 08:15 pm
Vocalist Prasant A Samadhar trained talented singers like Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh, but never himself ran for a pure Bollywood playback career. He is now teaming up with maestros Girija Devi and Hariharan for a live stage performance. TWF correspondent Shabarni Basu caught up with the singer on music, stage shows and more...
Taj Group launches complimentary Wi-Fi access across its hotels
Nov 07, 2014, at 02:03 am
Kolkata / Mumbai, Nov 6 (IBNS): The Taj Group on Thursday announced that starting Nov 15 it will introduce complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity for residential guests across its 125 hotels around the globe.
Asha Audio launches "Sudhu Tor Jnyo", an album by Sandip Ray
Nov 07, 2014, at 02:01 am
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): In its latest venture, Asha Audio Company has launched "Sudhu Tor Jnyo", an album of Bengali modern songs sung by Sandip Ray.
Kolkatans to experience 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus'
Nov 06, 2014, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) Leading global telecommunications services provider "Bharti Airtel", in association with Kolkata State Transport Corporation ,announced the launch of Kolkata’s first 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus' service in the city on Wednesday.
Smartur.com launches India's First Online National Proficiency test
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) Smartur.com, a digital education solutions company, Monday announced its 'Smartur.com National Proficiency Test (SNPT)' for students of classes 1st to 10th at the National Level, available on www.smartur.com.
Apeejay Oxford Bookstore announced India's biggest book deal
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): India's first and biggest book deal between the author Jeroninio "Jerry" Almeida for his Karma Kurry The Hero in Me book series and Jaico Publishing House was announced recently at Oxford Bookstore here.
Hass Avocados from New Zealand now available in India
Nov 01, 2014, at 04:41 am
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS): New Zealand Hass avocados are available in India from now until the end of February and currently available in organized retail stores like Godrej Natures Basket, Food Hall and INA Market in single packs, twin packs or on kg basis.
Aditya Roy Kapur, Kunaal Roy Kapur inaugurate Mumbai Cerafest
Nov 01, 2014, at 03:53 am
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IBNS): CERAFEST-Mumbai's first ever ceramic pottery exhibition, put together by 22 leading potters of Mumbai, was inaugurated by Bollywood heart throb Aditya Roy Kapur and Kunaal Roy Kapur at Coomaraswami Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai on Friday.
DIVA'NI unveils its bridal collection
Oct 31, 2014, at 05:52 am
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS) India’s first cinema inspired fashion, DIVA"NI has unveiled the DIVA’NI bridal Collection 2014 "The First Lady".
NIIT launches GET to help graduates choose new age career programs
Oct 31, 2014, at 04:45 am
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): Global Talent Development Corporation NIIT on Thursday launched the Graduate Employability Test (GET)-to enable graduates choose a career that matches with their abilities and interests .
Smartur.com launches online national proficiency test
Oct 31, 2014, at 04:20 am
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): Smartur.com, a digital education solutions company, has announced its 'Smartur.com National Proficiency Test (SNPT)' for students of classes 1st to 10th at the National Level, available on www.smartur.com.
Rajasthan lifestyle exhibition to begin on Nov 21
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) :The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust, spearheaded by Diya Kumari of Jaipur, brings alive the magic of vibrant Rajasthan, with Treasures of Rajasthan Season II-A Lifestyle Exhibition that will provide a rare treat to lovers of design in New Delhi. Encompassing heritage travel, luxury craft, fine art and revivalist textiles, the exhibition showcases the rich and rare treasure trunk of Rajasthan.
Nita Ambani invited to join the global war against cancer
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:21 am
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS) Nita M. Ambani, Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, has been invited to join the Board of Visitors of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, which through seven decades of painstaking research and patient care has been committed to Making Cancer History®.
India's first international real estate magazine launched
Oct 31, 2014, at 12:19 am
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Smek India Group, who pioneered the innovative real estate news portal realtyfact.com in the past, recently launched its exclusive magazine "Realty Fact" on real estate and luxury real estate lifestyle at a grand and scintillating event held recently in New Delhi. This splendid publication was designed to enhance real estate social networking and extend business relations in the real estate industry.
Oriflame India signs Huma Qureshi as brand ambassador
Oct 30, 2014, at 07:48 am
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS) : Direct Selling major, Oriflame India on Wednesday unveiled Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi as the face for the brand's color cosmetic range-The ONE.
Milkha Singh, Farhan Akhtar get Standing Ovation at Scindia School
Oct 28, 2014, at 07:39 pm
Guwalior, Oct 28 (IBNS) : The legendary "Flying Sikh" Milkha Singh and Mumbai film world youth icon Farhan Akhtar were guests of honour at the 117th Founder's Day celebrations at the Scindia School.
Oct 28, 2014, at 06:16 pm
The birth centenary of great ghazal exponent Begum Akhtar is being celebrated through different events beginning this year. One is scheduled for the Nehru Centre in London, conceived by Rita Ganguly, her well-known disciple. She reveals many facets of her guru to Shoma A. Chatterji on a recent visit to Kolkata
Manan launches new store in Meherchand market in Delhi
Oct 28, 2014, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): With more than a decade of experience, Manan launched its largest, two-storey store in the bustling Meher Chand Market.This is Manan’s third store in the capital, including its chic store in Hauz Khas Village and its flagship colonial-style store in Khan Market.
Industrial animation is growing big: Mayabious Art founder
Oct 27, 2014, at 06:11 pm
Mayabious Art has been making a mark with its performance in the paradigm of digital media. Winning several awards, including the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival award 2014 for its contribution to Indian cinema, has added new feathers to the company's cap. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with co-founder and CEO of the company Akhil Bandhu Paul for a brief chat over his future plans and the animation sector recently. Excerpts:
India celebrates Bhai Dooj today
Oct 25, 2014, at 06:20 pm
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): People across the nation on Saturday indulged in the celebration of the Hindu festival of Bhai Fota or Bhai Dooj (Brother's Day) that cherishes the bond between brothers and sisters.
Google doodles to mark Mangalyaan's one month in Mars orbit
Oct 25, 2014, at 12:27 am
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS) Orbiting the red planet, as India's Mars Orbiter Mission, the Mangalyaan,completes one month, popular Indian search engine Google on Friday decorated its homapage with a doodle to mark the occasion.
India soaks in Diwali celebration, WB observes Kali Puja
Oct 23, 2014, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): Putting an end to restless wait, Indians on Thursday indulged in the grand celebration of Diwali amid bursting of crackers, fireworks and chains of dazzling lights adorning perhaps every corner of the country, which leaves almost no individual immune from the festive fever.
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS) Let's face it, as much as we love the sight of fireworks lighting up the night sky, Diwali can be a dangerous festival. Dr. Anupam Golash, Senior Consultant, Plastic Surgery at the CMRI hospital has already treated several burn cases, even before the official festivities have started. He outlines the top 5 to-do's to avoid burns and scars this diwali.
METRO Community Stars Awards 2014 salute community heroes
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS) METRO Cash & Carry India's Community Stars Awards 2014 were awarded to salute the spirit of community-driven entrepreneurship, demonstrated by 4 ambassadors of social change in the cities of Kolkata, Bangalore and Delhi.
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:07 pm
Little magazines, often called 'small magazines', publish experimental and non-conformist writings by relatively unknown but dedicated writers. West Bengal is known for its great volume of little magazines. Two filmmakers, Abhijoy Karlekar and Utpal Basu examine the phenomenon through a documentary called 'Little Magaziner Katha'. Shoma A. Chatterji reports
Cyber hub restaurants collaborate with SABMiller India's 'Respect the Road' campaign
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:31 pm
Gurgaon, Oct 21 (IBNS): Popular restaurants of Cyber Hub such as The Wine Company, Beer Cafe, Sutra, Italiano, Brix and others have joined hands with SABMiller India's 'Respect the Road' campaign this festive season. These restaurants will promote responsible drinking in the coming festive season encouraging their customers to be safe and use alternatives to drinking and driving such as calling a cab, hiring a chauffeur or designating a buddy to drive.
Banglanatok.com showcases project to preserve folk musics
Oct 19, 2014, at 01:28 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) A Kolkata-based organisation "Banglanatok.com" showcased their project at the American Centre to preserve three genres of traditional folk musics- Bhawaiya songs of North Bengal, Bhatiali songs of Sunderbans in South Bengal and Bangla Qawwali of Kolkata.