Anushka Sharma becomes new face of Softline Leggings

Sep 21, 2018, at 06:57 pm

Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS): Popular Indian leggings brand - Softline Leggings, is set to revamp their brand identity, and get on-board a new face - youth icon, Anushka Sharma as brand ambassador.

Worried of indigestion? Here are 10 tips to improve your digestive system

Sep 21, 2018, at 12:02 am

Digestion breaks large molecules into smaller ones so that they can easily be absorbed by the body.  A healthy digestion helps in absorbing and transporting more nutrients from the food we eat.

Healing centre Tattvam focuses on curing individuals from negative beliefs

Sep 20, 2018, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): As most of the people are easily arrested by negative feelings, Theta Healing is among the best of techniques to get rid of negativity.

Starmark holds launch of pocket editions of Bhagvad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa, Yoga Sutras

Sep 19, 2018, at 01:21 pm

Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Srinivas Fine Arts, held the launch of exclusive creative pocket editions of the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa and Yoga Sutras by Master Minood, a renowned spiritual guru and founder of Temple of Inner Wisdom, at its South City Mall outlet here recently.

Former Indian cricket captain Ganguly emerges in yet another new role, in a music video

Sep 19, 2018, at 12:55 pm

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IBNS): Playing on a different field, far removed from cricket, did not budge former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly from his disciplined approach to a job in hand, said director Raj Chakraborty while regaling the audience with behind the scene stories from the recording of a Durga Puja special music video.

Canada: Gold burgers top the chart in CNE 2018

Sep 18, 2018, at 07:47 pm

Toronto, Sept 18 (IBNS): While there can be many reasons to visit the Ex year after year, gastronomers always tread to taste the list of bizarre foods that the CNE 2018 exhibition hosts each year. 

GREY group changes its logo and tagline in a toast to decriminalizing gay sex in India

Sep 12, 2018, at 02:54 pm

Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS): By decriminalizing homosexuality, India celebrated a momentous occasion by including the LGBT community and its rights into the constitution. 

Vidya Balan makes ‘karigari’ relevant again through Senco Gold & Diamond’s latest campaign

Sep 10, 2018, at 06:34 pm

Kolkata, Sept 10 (IBNS) In its new campaign, Senco Gold & Diamonds, the jewellery brand from Calcutta, puts a different lens on craftsmanship. Karigari finds its significance and relevance through the stories of four different women from four different parts of the country. They are women who find a reflection of their identity in the jewellery they choose to wear. Real, everyday women.

Dvid Guetta to play in Israel on Sept 29

Sep 10, 2018, at 06:20 pm

Jerusalem, Sept 10 (IBNS): David Guetta, one of the most prominent DJs in the world, will be performing in Rishon Lezion Live Park on Sept 29.

I dream of holding a pride march in Kashmir: Aijaz Ahmad Bund

Sep 10, 2018, at 09:21 am

Unlike other Indian states, LGBTQ community in Jammu and Kashmir did not revel in the joy of the Indian Supreme Court verdict  that decriminalised gay sex. Kashmir has its own constitution and follows the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), as opposed to the Indian Penal Code followed elsewhere in the country. In an exclusive chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, the trouble torn region's prominent LGBTQ activist Dr Aijaz Ahmad Bund opens up about the scene in Kashmir and his dream of holding a pride march in the state.

Young entrepreneurs from eastern India shine at ‘Y4BIZ’ Youth for Business program

Sep 09, 2018, at 10:33 pm

Kolkata, Sep 9 (IBNS): The final of the ‘Y4BIZ’ Youth for Business program, organised by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in collaboration with social enterprise Contact Base, was held recently at the American Center the city.

Exhibition featuring West Bengal’s Durga Puja festival opens in London

Sep 07, 2018, at 10:43 pm

Kolkata, Sep 7 (IBNS) A special exhibition celebrating Bengali culture and the annual Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal, has opened at the National Theatre, Riverside Walkway, Southbank, as part of the Totally Thames Festival 2018.

Zomato de-lists non-compliant restaurants from food delivery marketplace

Sep 06, 2018, at 10:52 pm

Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS): In an attempt to ensure safety and hygiene, restaurant finder app Zomato has announced that the company would de-list restaurants till they receive a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certification from them, media reports said.

New salon in Kolkata offers beauty and hair services under medical supervision

Sep 05, 2018, at 02:27 pm

Kolkata, Sep 5 (IBNS): A new salon in Kolkata is ready to offer its customers beauty and hair services supervised by medical professionals.

Annual Oakville Diwali Gala to raise funds for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital expansion

Sep 05, 2018, at 01:58 pm

Oakville (Ontario), Sep 5 (IBNS): The 5th Annual Oakville Diwali Gala in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2018 at Lakeshore Convention Centre.

Chetan Bhagat introduces his new book cover with a movie-like trailer

Sep 03, 2018, at 05:24 pm

Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): In his unique style, writer Chetan Bhagat on Monday unveiled the cover of his upcoming book with a 'movie-style promo'.

Santoor maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya organises charity concert in the US

Aug 30, 2018, at 05:52 pm

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya  is embarking on a “18 concert USA tour “ for a “Support a Child Mission“ from across United States of America.  

Book review: 'The Dowry Death' analyses some of the problems faced by Indian women

Aug 30, 2018, at 05:34 pm

Although India has a rich cultural diversity, the fate of women across different strata of society is the same, where women are often harassed, forced to be subservient to men, sometime driven to suicide or killed for dowry.

Close ties with fathers help daughters overcome loneliness: Study

Aug 29, 2018, at 08:18 pm

New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): Fathers play a key role in helping their young daughters overcome loneliness, a new study has found.

Book review: Eshaan Soni aces 'The Unknown' with his crime thriller

Aug 27, 2018, at 04:03 pm

'The Unknown' by Eshaan Soni is a crime-thriller, with its plot spread across Kolkata, Miami and Delhi, with a young and intelligent detective at the helm.

New study reveals why women take sexy selfies

Aug 27, 2018, at 03:55 pm

Sydney, Aug 27 (IBNS): A new UNSW study has revealed the science behind sexy selfies, showing that women tend to sexualise themselves in environments with greater economic inequality, rather than where they might be oppressed because of their gender.

Nachiketa, Srijato and Joy Sarkar collaborate for Subhra Paul's debut music album

Aug 27, 2018, at 01:25 pm

Kolkata. Aug 27 (IBNS): Qatar-based singer Subhra Paul, aided by Kolkata's Ragranjani Media & Entertainment, has managed to bring three popular names from the world of Bengali literature and music - singer Nachiketa, poet and writer Srijato and music director Joy Sarkar - for a collaborative venture for the first time.

Birth anniversary of Mother Teresa observed in Kolkata

Aug 26, 2018, at 03:10 pm

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): The Archbishop of Kolkata, Reverend Thomas D’Souza along with Namit Bajoria, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Macedonia, Subrata Ganguly of Church Art, Father Dominic Gomes and others paid floral tributes and prayers at the life-sized bronze statue of Mother Teresa at the Archbishop House on Sunday to observe the 108th Birth Anniversary of St Teresa. 

Men take care of their spouses just as well as women, new research suggests

Aug 25, 2018, at 03:55 pm

London, Aug 25 (IBNS): Men respond to their spouse’s illness just as much as women do and as a result are better caregivers in later life than previous research suggests, according to a new Oxford University collaboration.

Students’ social skills flourish best in groups with similar skill levels, MU study finds

Aug 24, 2018, at 05:45 pm

New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Research shows that the behavior of the people you most spend time with can affect your own behavior, for better or worse.

On-again, off-again relationships might be toxic for mental health: Study

Aug 24, 2018, at 05:33 pm

New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Sam and Diane from “Cheers.” Ross and Rachel from “Friends.” Carrie and Mr. Big from “Sex and the City.”

Top 7 best places in Kerala to live in

Aug 24, 2018, at 01:38 pm

Kerala is truly a blessed state in India where the natural beauty dominates every nook and corner. Every district in Kerala is remarkable in a unique way. Anyhow, due to its vast expanse, it is quite tough and consumes more time to cover the entirety. The 14 districts of Kerala highlight exciting features that is suitable to live in. When it comes to choosing the best place in Kerala, here are the top 6 handpicked selection places to live in Kerala with your family.

Public Relations is essential to Rotary's growth and expansion, says past director

Aug 23, 2018, at 03:05 pm

Past Director, Rotary International  and Past Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, Ashok M Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy

Sudarshan Pattnaik wishes people on Eid with his sand art creation

Aug 22, 2018, at 07:40 pm

Puri, Aug 22 (IBNS): With his own sad art creation, artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Wednesday wished the people of the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. 

Asha Bhosle to pay tribute to four legendary music composers

Aug 21, 2018, at 08:07 pm

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Bengal Tigers - A tribute to four legendary music composers of Indian Film Industry - Sachin Dev Burman, Hemant Kumar, Salil Chowdhury and Rahul Dev Burman by performing at an extravagant show to be held on Sept 1,  at the Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion.