Koushik Lahiri's book 'Niseemanar Bera' launched in Kolkata mall

Oct 18, 2014, at 07:21 pm

Kolkata, Sept 22 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Traverse Productions and Publications, hosted the launch of 'Niseemanar Bera' (Frontiers of Infinity),a collection of travelogues by Koushik Lahiri, at its South City Mall outlet here recently.

'Smaranio Roddur Theke- Kobita Jokhon Hoye Othe Gaan' album launched in Kolkata

Oct 18, 2014, at 07:14 pm

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Rooh Music International, hosted the launch of the music album 'Smaranio Roddur Theke— Kobita Jokhon Hoye Othe Gaan' at its South City Mall outlet here last month.

Goa gets its very own women taxis

Oct 17, 2014, at 09:28 pm

Panjim, Oct 17(IBNS) Goa Tourism on Friday launched the Women Taxi service at the august hands of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in Miramar; thus making Goa one of the few States in the country to have taxis driven by women, for women passengers.

Goa welcomes visitors for Tripurari Poornima

Oct 17, 2014, at 07:22 am

Panjim, Oct 16 (IBNS): With the festival of lights around the corner, one of India's smallest states, Goa is gearing up to celebrate this in its unique way.

5asec launches laundry services store in Bangalore

Oct 17, 2014, at 07:01 am

Bangalore, Oct 16 (IBNS) 5asec, the textile expert launched their first laundry services and dry cleaning store in Bangalore.

Food critics assemble in The Bikers Cafe

Oct 16, 2014, at 10:15 pm

Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): It is rare to see all the best food critics in the city assembly at one venue, but on Wednesday they visited The Bikers Cafe in Kolkata's Elgin Road to make such a meet possible.

Bangaloreans encouraged to

Oct 16, 2014, at 10:12 pm

Bangalore, Oct 17 (IBNS): After a successful first phase in Pune, Racold Thermo Ltd is spreading the message of 'energy conservation' in Bangalore.

UNESCO chief appeals to parties in Libya to stop destruction of cultural heritage

Oct 16, 2014, at 06:13 pm

New York, Oct 16 (IBNS) The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday called on all parties in Libya to safeguard the country’s cultural and religious heritage amid a recent intensification of violence there.

Dettol celebrates Global Handwashing Day

Oct 16, 2014, at 06:35 am

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Committed towards spreading awareness around the importance of hand hygiene among children, RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser) India celebrated Global Handwashing Day recently.

TCNSP hosts conference on 'bridging the world of science and arts'

Oct 16, 2014, at 06:35 am

Kolkata, October 15 (IBNS) The Tagore Centre of Natural Sciences and Philosophy (TCNSP) held a day-long conference on "Natural Sciences and Philosophy – a singular reality?" at the Bose Institute in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Eighth edition of 'The Park's New Festival 2014' starts from Kolkata

Oct 16, 2014, at 06:33 am

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Continuing its legacy of promoting art and culture, The Park Hotels is back with its much awaited contemporary performance arts festival of India- 'The Park's New Festival 2014'.

Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers opens showroom in Behala

Oct 16, 2014, at 05:36 am

Kolkata Oct 15 (IBNS) Jewellery house Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers has recently opened its showroom in Kolkata's Behala area.

Tanishaa attends preview show of Nisha Sainani

Oct 15, 2014, at 07:26 pm

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IBNS) Tanishaa Mukerji recently attended the preview show of Nisha Sainani's Autumn/Winter Collection 2014.

Kolkata hosts 'Buzzutsav 2014'

Oct 15, 2014, at 06:08 am

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): All the dandiya enthusiasts across the city got back into the dancing mode as Kolakata's most popular and much-awaited Navratri Dandiya night-'Buzzutsav' 2014- The Anthem of Celebrations- took place with a bang this year.

XLRI to host the 3rd International Workshop on inclusive finance

Oct 15, 2014, at 05:49 am

Jamshedpur, Oct 14 (IBNS): XLRI - Xavier School of Management is all set to organize the '3rd International Workshop on Inclusive Finance' this months in Jamsehdpur.

Teamwork Arts brings 'Going Solo' to Kolkata

Oct 14, 2014, at 02:34 am

Kolkata, Oct 13 (IBNS) After its hugely successful opening in Delhi, Teamwork Arts brings Going Solo, India’s only International Theatre festival to Kolkata,which will bring an entire new experience of solo acts by world renowned solo theatre artists.

Oct 13, 2014, at 11:50 pm

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): The "One Stop" for all the night food lovers service "MidNight Sutra" has successfully completed a year in service.

Harley owners across the country ride for their daughters

Oct 13, 2014, at 11:22 pm

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): On the occasion of the 3rd International Day of the Girl Child, hundreds of Harley® Owners across the country rode with their daughters to participate in a one of its kind Father-Daughter ride.

Red FM to launch Diwali contest for listeners

Oct 13, 2014, at 10:34 pm

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): Carrying forward its legacy of presenting best entertainment for its listeners, private radio station 93.5 Red Fm is all set to launch on-air Diwali contest soon.

DLF Place Saket launches 'Say No To Fire Cracker' campaign

Oct 11, 2014, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi Oct 11 (IBNS): DLF Place Saket here with its continued efforts to work for the benefits of the society has once again launched its campaign 'Say No to Fire Crackers' which has been carried by the mall over the years.

Weaver's Studio organises exhibition featuring Lipi Biswas and Narayan Sinha

Oct 11, 2014, at 05:59 am

Kolkata, Oct10 (IBNS):A two- day- long exhibition, featuring the works of various artists including ceramics by Lipi Biswas, paintings by Agnes Rajesh, handcrafted jewellery by Narayan Sinha, photography by Sreedutta Sarkar, textiles by Maku Textiles, and organic food products by Rashmi Sarkar, was organised by the Weaver's Studio Centre.

Wine and cheese party for Rang Rasiya team

Oct 11, 2014, at 05:19 am

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IBNS) Fashion designer Sangita Kathiwada recently hosted a wine and cheese party along with producer Deepa Sahi at her trendy South Mumbai studio, Melange, for the cast and crew of director Ketan Mehta's upcoming release 'Rang Rasiya'.

JU: VC says ready for discussion with protesting students

Oct 10, 2014, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Controversial Jadavpur University (JU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Abhijit Chakraborty, who requested protesting students to join classes from Oct 13, has also asked them to take part in a discussion on the entire matter.

Barbeque Nation to partner with Pat Chapman

Oct 10, 2014, at 06:54 am

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS): Dining restaurant chain Barbeque Nation on Thursday said it will partner with UK’s Curry King Pat Chapman for a whole new Barbeque experience during Festive October across the country.

'One Direction' brings their first ever concert film to PVR Cinema

Oct 10, 2014, at 06:27 am

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS) PVR Cinemas through its brand new platform PVR Live binds together the music lovers of India and brings them an opportunity of a lifetime with the screening of the concert film 'Where We Are' of the popular band 'One Direction'.

Ruchi Soya launches new Mahakosh brand of edible oils

Oct 10, 2014, at 06:20 am

Kolkata; Oct 9 (IBNS): Ruchi Soya Industries Limited (Ruchi Soya), a FMCG companies and the largest maker and marketer of edible oils and soya foods in India, has repositioned and re-launched its power brand Mahakosh.

Huma Qureshi unveils 'The Forevermark Experience Zone'

Oct 09, 2014, at 05:56 pm

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS) Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies celebrated the launch of the Forevermark Experience Zone at OM Jewellers in Mumbai's Borivali area recently.

Kolkata foodies get a taste of Pat Chapman's grills

Oct 09, 2014, at 05:11 pm

Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): Guests at Barbeque Nation restaurant in Kolkata were in for a surprise on Tuesday evening when world-renowned chef Patrick Lawrence "Pat" Chapman went to their tables while introducing his 14 new marinades.

DVAR hosting exhibition in Mumbai

Oct 09, 2014, at 06:39 am

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS) To celebrate the festive season - DVAR, the Luxury Fashion House in Juhu area of Mumbai is exhibiting a beautiful display of photographs by ace photographer Vikas Birla and amalgamation of handpicked Indian couture designs by by Purvi Shah, Priti Parekh, Ushma Vaidya and bespoke men's wear by Chiraag Dattani.

Bridging the gap: Queer Ink Safe Spaces Initiative

Oct 08, 2014, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS): Queer Ink is launching its latest concept, the Queer Ink Safe Spaces Initiative (QISSI), with a signature weekend festival on October 12, 2014, at The Hive in Bandra, symbolically named 'Q Fest'. QISSI aims to integrate India's marginalized lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community with the mainstream populace.