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Decorate your home with some designer rugs this Diwali

Nov 05, 2018, at 12:13 pm

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Wondering how to glam up the house to welcome guests this festive season? How about some fine designer rugs? Pop into Cocoon Fine Rugs’ flagship gallery in Kolkata and you will be spoiled for choice, with a huge selection of contemporary rugs and oriental carpets. 

Academician and author Rajdeep Chowdhury organises LIT FIESTA 2018

Nov 03, 2018, at 01:12 pm

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): Academician and author Rajdeep Chowdhury has recently organised LIT FIESTA 2018 at Rabindranath Tagore Centre, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in the city.

Italian university to host International Symposium on 10th death anniversary of Prabha Khaitan this month

Nov 02, 2018, at 05:51 pm

Turin, Italy, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Department of Humanities, University of Turin, Italy, will host the 10th death anniversary International Symposium in memory of late Dr. Prabha Khaitan titled “Translating existentialism in South Asia,” under the auspices of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Kolkata, and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Women and Gender - CIRSDe, Turin on Nov 30.

Heena Gorsia, Rotary Club of Calcutta presents Samman to Usha Uthup

Nov 02, 2018, at 05:37 pm

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Noted educationist and Rotary Club President Heena Gorsia  and Rotary Club of Calcutta presented Samman an initiative by the to the legendary singer Usha Uthup at a program at Rotary Sadan recently.

Kolkata: Bihaan Music launches Sadhana album

Nov 02, 2018, at 05:28 pm

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Bihaan Music has launched the album  entitled "Sadhana" of noted classical vocalist of Kirana Gharana Sohini Roy Chowdhury recently. 

The Shoe Story

Oct 29, 2018, at 05:39 pm

In Toronto's Bloor Street West, the Bata Shoe Museum (BSM) is an ode to the civilisation's Cinderella story. Sujoy Dhar visits the only museum of its kind founded by Bata Shoes first lady Sonja Bata who passed away this year, after a lifetime in collecting footwear from every corner of the world 

Bengal celebrates Lakhsmi Puja today

Oct 24, 2018, at 07:30 pm

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Days after West Bengal witnessed Durga Puja celebration, a spirit of festivity returned to the state on Wednesday as people worshipped Goddess of Wealth and prosperity-Lakshmi.

Prodyut Mukherjee, Payel Mukherjee and others judge 30 puja pandals of Kolkata

Oct 15, 2018, at 02:31 pm

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Musical artist Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee along with several Bengali actors were spotted judging 30 Durga puja pandals for a cause with Rotary Club of Calcutta.

Manicktalla Chaltabagan Puja’s theme pitches Kolkata for UNESCO's “City of Literature” honour

Oct 15, 2018, at 12:01 pm

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS): Kavigurur Shantinir [The Bard (Tagore)’s peace abode] is the theme of the Chaltabagan Durga Puja marking its 76th year here as the organisers of the famous puja of the City of Joy pitches Kolkata to the UNESCO to declare it as City of Literature in league with some other global cities.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation and British Council sign collaboration on arts

Oct 15, 2018, at 10:14 am

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Kolkata-based literary, performing arts and cultural organisation - Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) - and the British Council on Sunday signed a formal agreement on arts to work together to promote art and culture of the two countries in India and United Kingdom. 

Antisocial behaviours in children linked to parenting: Study finds

Oct 14, 2018, at 05:53 pm

New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Less parental warmth and more harshness in the home environment affect how aggressive children become and whether they lack empathy and a moral compass, according to a new study.

Clues that suggest lying may be deceptive, study finds

Oct 14, 2018, at 04:18 pm

London, Oct 14 (IBNS): The verbal and physical signs of lying are harder to detect than people believe, a study suggests.

India-China cultural tie marks this year's BJ Block Salt Lake Sarodatsav in Kolkata

Oct 14, 2018, at 01:45 pm

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): With the greatest festival of Bengalis-Durga Puja ushering in, a community puja in Kolkata incorporated Chinese theme in the 35th year of their endeavour, which is seen as an attempt to strengthen the cultural tie between the two Asian neighbours.

Hike celebrates Durga Puja with new animated stickers

Oct 13, 2018, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata, Oct 13 (IBNS): Messaging app Hike has announced new animated sticker packs for festival Durga Puja.

Manicktalla Chaltabagan Puja’s theme pitches Kolkata for UNESCO's “City of Literature” honour

Oct 12, 2018, at 09:47 pm

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS): Kavigurur Shantinir [The Bard (Tagore)’s peace abode] is the theme of the Chaltabagan Durga Puja marking its 76th year here as the organisers of the famous puja of the City of Joy pitches Kolkata to the UNESCO to declare it as City of Literature in league with some other global cities.

Groove into spirit of Durga Puja with flavored tea

Oct 11, 2018, at 05:39 pm

Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Durga Puja is almost on us. This is the time to go pandal hopping, meeting friends, and eating out – all heavy stuff. But what do you do when you want to relax or when you have a small gathering at home? This is the time when your mind says ‘Oh Cha’.

Try Colorbar's unique peel off nail lacquer this festive season

Oct 11, 2018, at 05:35 pm

Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): When you've bought the best of clothes and accessories for the festive and wedding season, can cosmetics and make up be far behind?

12-year-old Ahilan to join Tarun Bhattacharya in his upcoming concert

Oct 10, 2018, at 11:52 am

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya's forthcoming concert at Los Angeles Church of Scintology Hollywood features 12-year-old Ahilan Hatti.

Tanishq introduces the special Aparupa collection this Durga Puja

Oct 07, 2018, at 09:22 pm

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): The pujo fervour has already set in and India’s most trusted jewellery brand Tanishq has introduced a special collection crafted especially for this Durga Pujo, Aparupa.  

Kids today will find it easy to relate to alternative fairy tales, says Rashmi Bose at a storytelling session in Starmark book store

Oct 04, 2018, at 05:25 pm

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS): Starmark in association with Playtonic conducted a storytelling session ‘Once Upon a Time….’ recently at one of their outlets in Kolkata.

Business genius can be taught, study says

Oct 02, 2018, at 07:02 pm

New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): How did Steve Jobs do it? What about Whole Foods Market and Starbucks?

Kolkata: Lakmé Salon launches its 400th salon in Gariahat

Oct 01, 2018, at 05:51 pm

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS):  Gariahat, Kolkata is set to get the best in beauty and grooming services with its new unisex Lakmé Salon at Ramani Chatterjee Road.

Google doodle on Govindappa Venkataswamy's birth centenary

Oct 01, 2018, at 04:16 pm

New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): Remembering eminent ophthalmologist and founder of Aravind Eye Hospitals Govindappa Venkataswamy on his birth centenary, popular US search engine Google designed its homepage with a doodle on Monday.

Women much less likely to ask questions in academic seminars than men: Study finds

Oct 01, 2018, at 04:06 pm

London, Oct 1 (IBNS): A new study reveals a stark disparity between male and female participation in a key area of academic life and offers recommendations to ensure all voices are heard.

Eastern Chamber of Commerce presents 1st Goldspear ECC Leadership Excellence Awards

Oct 01, 2018, at 01:55 pm

Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Eastern Chamber of Commerce  presented the 1st Goldspear ECC Leadership Excellence Awards at the Rotary Sadan on Sept 5 2018 where 14 entrepreneurs were felicitated in different categories.

Tollywood star Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils men’s jewelry collection at Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers

Sep 28, 2018, at 07:01 pm

Kolkata, Sep 27 (IBNS): Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee launched the ‘Men’s Club Collection’, a new line featuring gold and diamond accessories for men, from Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers, in Kolkata recently.

Book review: King of Hades by R'Ocean is a gripping thriller

Sep 28, 2018, at 06:08 pm

'King of Hades' by author R'Ocean brings before us a reflection of life that is made up of happenstance, unimaginable moments; the absence of which will alter your life as much as their presence will do.

Kolkata: Bhaskar and Bandel Loke Samsad Group present enchanting musical evening to people

Sep 26, 2018, at 03:58 pm

Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Church Art organized a musical soiree, in which Bhaskar Mukhopadhyay performed on a classical Indian slide guitar followed by folk songs of Bengal rendered by Bandel Loke Samsad Group – a female musical troupe - at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR here on Wednesday.

Rummy Portals in India Look to Expand by Offering Betting Options

Sep 26, 2018, at 12:27 am

Online gaming in India is growing at an impressive rate, with the gaming industry in the country growing from 4 billion Indian rupees in 2007 to 44.2 billion in 2018. There has been a massive upsurge in social and casual games, with offerings like rummy becoming extremely popular. Now, one of the biggest online rummy operators has announced that it will be branching out into betting as well. This could be a significant move, as it may lead to other sites following suit. This, in turn, could boost the gaming industry significantly.

Bachchan family to grace Kalyan Jewellers’ showroom launch in New Delhi

Sep 22, 2018, at 04:33 pm

Mumbai, Sept 22 (IBNS): The Shahenshah of Bollywood – Amitabh Bachchan- will be seen in New Delhi on Sept 28.