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Personality factors are best defense against losing job to a Robot, says research

May 11, 2017, at 12:28 am

London, May 10 (IBNS): Worried robots will take your job? Researchers say people who are more intelligent and who showed an interest in the arts and sciences during high school are less likely to fall victim to automation.

Right-or left-handedness affects sign language comprehension

May 10, 2017, at 09:34 pm

London, May 10 (IBNS): The speed at which sign language users understand what others are ‘saying’ to them depends on whether the conversation partners are left- or right-handed, a new study has found.

Bengali New Year celebrated Laha Rajbati

May 09, 2017, at 11:33 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Bengali New Year 1424 was celebrated in the most authentic and traditional style at the heritage Laha Rajbati in Kolkata, more popularly the Pasteur Laboratories house.

Ahmedabad: National Institute of Design hosting Amates

May 09, 2017, at 10:16 pm

Ahmedabad, May 9 (IBNS): “Amates – Expressions of Art on Handmade Paper”, an exhibition of traditional paintings on handcrafted paper by indigenous people of Mexico, will be on display at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad until May 20.

Google pays homage to Ferdinand Monoyer on his birth anniversary

May 09, 2017, at 03:31 pm

Mountain View, May 9 (IBNS): Google on Tuesday paid homage to French ophthalmologist Ferdinand Monoyer with a doodle, on the latter's 181st birth anniversary.

Amway India partners with Turnstone Global to set up a Braille Library in Kolkata

May 09, 2017, at 03:16 am

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Amway India has partnered with Turnstone Global, formerly known as National Association for the Blind, to set up a Braille library for the visually impaired students at D F Blind School in Kolkata on Monday.

Viviana Mall, Cartoon Network partner to promote fitness awareness campaign amongst kids

May 07, 2017, at 01:20 am

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS): Viviana Mall, leading retail destination mall in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and kids’ entertainment channel, Cartoon Network have come together to spread awareness about fitness among kids.

Kolkata’s ‘Pavement Doctor’ becomes first living westerner honoured at the Asian Awards

May 06, 2017, at 08:18 pm

London, May 6 (Just Earth News) Dr Jack Preger MBE was named Philanthropist of the Year at a star-studded Asian Awards ceremony in London (Friday, May 5 2017). The award recognises his extraordinary contribution to helping the poorest of the poor in Kolkata for the past 38 years.

ZEE Jaipur Lit Fest to transform The British Library in London for the first time

May 03, 2017, at 08:57 pm

London, May 3 (IBNS): On May 20 and 21, the British Library will be transformed like never before as the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival animates its iconic spaces for the first time in celebration of a significant cultural partnership here.

On International Day, UNESCO spotlights power of jazz to promote dialogue among cultures

May 01, 2017, at 03:28 pm

Washington, May 1 (Just Earth News): Marking International Jazz Day, the United Nations cultural agency today stressed the power of jazz to unite people and its contribution to peace.

Classic characters of ‘Cluedo’ brought to life in historic hotel takeover

Apr 29, 2017, at 03:36 am

London, Apr 28 (IBNS): The classic board game ‘Cluedo’ is being brought to life in its home city, with live actors replacing the familiar suspect figurines and the historic Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham (UK) doubling as Tudor Mansion.

10 Signs to Prove You Are in love with your Motorcycle

Apr 29, 2017, at 03:26 am

Yes, she is my better half. I love her madly and I smile like an idiot whenever I think about her.

UN Global Compact kicks off annual conference in Delhi

Apr 27, 2017, at 04:02 am

Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): The United Nations Global Compact kicked off its two-day event on Wednesday, bringing together over 300 leaders from business, finance, civil society, government and the UN in New Delhi for its regional flagship event Making Global Goals Local Business - India.

Magnum Ice Cream collaborates with online fashion label TheLabelLife.com to co-create a style statement

Apr 25, 2017, at 10:48 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Unilever brand Magnum Ice-cream recently launched a bold ad campaign daring ‘Pleasure Seekers’ to let go and courageously push their pleasure boundaries with its latest ‘Unleash Your Wild Side’ campaign.

Ambulances respond more slowly in summer and winter - study

Apr 25, 2017, at 02:10 am

London, Apr 24 (IBNS): Ambulance response times in London worsen when air temperatures rise or fall beyond certain limits in summer and winter, according to a new study.

Himalaya forays into mom and baby retails

Apr 25, 2017, at 01:09 am

Bengaluru, Apr 24 (IBNS) Himalaya BabyCare, a leading homegrown BabyCare brand from The Himalaya Drug Company, on Monday announced the launch of its first exclusive shop in Jayanagar of Bengaluru, for moms and babies.

City Level winners of ‘Tata Building India School Essay Competition 2015-16’ from West Bengal and Jharkhand felicitated in Kolkata

Apr 24, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Tata group today felicitated the city-level winners of the ‘Tata Building India School Essay Competition 2015-16’ from West Bengal and Jharkhand at the Kala Kunj Auditorium in Kolkata.

BlueStone.com projects West Bengal as a key market for growth

Apr 23, 2017, at 02:27 am

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Catering to the new age consumer with a wide collection of designs and themes, BlueStone.com, India’s leading online destination for fine jewellery, is witnessing steady growth in traditional markets such as West Bengal.

The Bengal Chamber hosts fifth edition of its

Apr 22, 2017, at 09:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Saturday organised the fifth edition of its "Sit and Draw Competition 2017" for school children, on the occasion of Earth Day, at The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM).

Gurgaon to witness adrenaline rush at Motor Fest

Apr 21, 2017, at 09:19 pm

Gurgaon, Apr 21 (IBNS): This weekend Gurgaon is set to come alive with an exhilarating Motor Fest.

Arijit Dutta,Pinaki Ghosh participate in Start-up Summit 2017 in Kolkata

Apr 19, 2017, at 11:54 pm

Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Arijit Dutta, Managing Director, Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd along with Pinaki Ghosh, Co-founder , Power Publishers, recently spoke on 'How to Build a Brand' during an event here.

Baichung Bhutia becomes world peace ambassador

Apr 18, 2017, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former Indian football star Bhaichung Bhutia, the highly renowned former Indian soccer player (striker), rightly considered the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena, has joined hands with Peace Chocs.

Etihad Airways, Manchester City launch digital video series

Apr 14, 2017, at 04:43 am

London, Apr 13 (IBNS): Etihad Airways and Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) have joined forces to celebrate grassroots football, shining a light on inspiring untold stories from a selection of the airline’s key global gateways.

Birla Sun Life Insurance launches 'Swabhimaan' campaign for women in Kolkata

Apr 14, 2017, at 02:33 am

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI), the life insurance arm of the Aditya Birla Financial Services Group (ABFSG), a significant non-bank financial services company, has launched a pan India campaign 'Swabhimaan' to educate, empower and employ women in India.

Kolkata: Lifestyle Spring Summer’17 Collection unveiled by lead actors of Bengali thriller ONE

Apr 12, 2017, at 10:02 pm

Kolkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): Prosenjit Chatterjee, Nusrat Jahan and Yash Dasgupta, the lead actors of the Bengali action thriller ONE, lend a strong support to the launch of Lifestyle Spring Summer’17 Collection recently in Kolkata.

Experience the real fun of playing online Poker

Apr 12, 2017, at 12:08 am

Online gaming has gripped the entire nation and is now it is no longer meant only for kids or children. These days one may witness people of all ages playing theonline game whether they are at home or even while traveling.

PM Modi greets Indians on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti

Apr 11, 2017, at 09:19 pm

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister greeted Indians on Tuesday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti through a Twitter message in Hindi.

Google doodles on Jamini Roy's birth anniversary

Apr 11, 2017, at 02:46 pm

New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Tuesday designed its homepage with a doodle to pay tribute to Indian artist Jamini Roy on his 130th birth anniversary.

Pantaloons launches 24th store in West Bengal

Apr 11, 2017, at 01:25 am

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Pantaloons, a family fashion destination from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, launched its 24th store in West Bengal and its 1st in Chandan Nagar on Monday.