Harmful myths about migration and health used to justify exclusion policies: Study
Dec 10, 2018, at 03:52 pm
London, Dec 10 (IBNS): Myths about migration and health – including that migrants are disease carriers and are a burden on services – are pervasive and harmful to individuals and society, according to a new global report led by UCL and The Lancet.
Kolkata needs more art spaces for young artists, says White Cube art gallery director Subhamay Basu
Dec 08, 2018, at 06:08 pm
Subhamay Basu, Director of the newly set up White Cube art gallery under the aegis of Janus-a Centre for Visual and Performing Arts in a conversation withSubhojit Roy, Co- founder of Connections PR talks about the latest initiative in Kolkata. Basu is also a veteran graphic designer and owner of the Graphite design studio
Author interview: Kay S talks about her book 'Unfinished'
Dec 08, 2018, at 05:57 pm
She wanted the world at large to draw inspiration from her strength and positive attitude in the face of adversities, which led her to write the book, says Kay S.
Edinburgh Napier University inks cultural collaboration with Kolkata's Prabha Khaitan Foundation
Dec 08, 2018, at 09:59 am
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland) and Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata have signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cultural collaboration and exchange between the two institutions.
Internet milestone reached, as more than 50 per cent go online: UN telecoms agency
Dec 08, 2018, at 07:18 am
New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): For the first time, more than half of the world’s population of nearly 8 billion will be using the internet by the end of 2018, the United Nations telecommunications agency announced on Friday.
Newly opened south Kolkata beauty salon wants to provide gainful employment to underprivileged girls
Dec 07, 2018, at 06:00 pm
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): The recent opening of a new beauty salon and academy, 'Style n Chic', in the middle of the wedding season came as a welcome news to residents of Jodhpur Park in south Kolkata.
Arth celebrates culture and heritage of West Bengal
Dec 05, 2018, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Arth, a two-day festival, last week celebrated the culture and heritage of West Bengal and brought to the audience a wide range of activities including panel discussions, cultural performances, workshops, visual art installations, live art and an extensive food flea.
EU-India to strengthen collaboration on cultural heritage conservation
Dec 04, 2018, at 07:30 pm
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IBNS): About 32 leading experts from the European Union and India will deliberate on the most pressing issues being faced in cultural heritage conservation and discuss innovative solutions to tackle challenges such as climate change and urbanization to our shared heritage at a two-day conference on "EU–India Partnership for Cultural Heritage Conservation" inaugurated here Tuesday.
Love for writing made me quit my job: Durjoy Datta
Dec 04, 2018, at 07:21 pm
Popular Indian author Durjoy Datta was recently present at Starmark in South City here for the launch of short story collection, Pocketful O’ Stories. IBNS correspondent Meghna Dunbar catches up with Datta
Sentinelese in shadows: Clear and Present Danger
Dec 04, 2018, at 02:41 pm
The young American missionary killed at the North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by the protected Sentinelese tribe highlighted the dangers the six protected tribes of the Islands face in light of increasing tourist inflow. Earlier this year, Indian government announced big plans to boost tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands but post this incident experts ask authorities to maintain the status quo. Mongabay India writers Sahana Ghosh and Mayank Aggarwal report
School children present plays to mark Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary
Dec 04, 2018, at 11:34 am
Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS): School children of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal had recently presented plays on Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, to mark his 150th birth anniversary celebrations.
Dec 03, 2018, at 11:08 pm
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IBNS): The University of Worcester of the UK hosted “Celebrating Inclusion”, a gala event in Mumbai to target students, educators and government to have a wider presence across India and increase recruitment. The University also felicitated educationalist and Bollywood actress, Dr. Swaroop Sampat-Rawal with an honorary doctorate to recognise her contribution to the field of education and inclusion.
Dec 03, 2018, at 08:47 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): With the United States and other countries mired in issues concerning immigration laws, author Tanushree Ghosh's new book struck a chord with the audience gathered at Kolkata's Starmark bookstore.
Japanese sports footwear and apparel brand ASICS arrives in Kolkata
Dec 03, 2018, at 08:14 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): Get up and running in style this winter with ASICS, a sports footwear and apparel brand from Japan, opening their store in Kolkata.
Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils Dr. Jaishree Sharad's book Skin Rules
Dec 03, 2018, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee has recently unveiled dermatologist Dr. Jaishree Sharad's book 'Skin Rules' at Starmark in Quest Mall here.
Fatty Bao Kolkata ready to cheer up your winter days with a brand new menu
Nov 30, 2018, at 01:52 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Fatty Bao, celebrated the first birthday of its Kolkata outlet recently, with the launch of a new menu that further fine tunes its inventive Asian food and drink offering.
Starmark organizes story telling session by noted author Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Nov 30, 2018, at 01:06 am
Kolkata, Nov 28: He is writing more ghost stories for children to get them into the fold of reading Bengali books, said eminent author Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay at a literary evening organised at Kolkata's Starmark bookstore.
Literary: Shortlist for Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award announced
Nov 30, 2018, at 01:02 am
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Shortlist for the Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award, a joint initiative between Oxford Bookstore and Prabha Khaitan Foundation, was announced recently.
Making poetry relevant through a convergence of local, national and international reflections
Nov 30, 2018, at 12:59 am
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Tushar Dhawal Singh and Sonnet Mondal, poet-founders of The Chair Literary Trust declared that a ‘Poet in Residence' program is scheduled to be held in Kolkata from December to January.
Nov 30, 2018, at 12:55 am
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Kolkata recently was the venue of an international poetry festival called ‘Chair Poetry Evenings’, which was attended by poets from across the world.
Car Subscription – Upgrade your Lifestyle with No Compromises
Nov 29, 2018, at 09:31 pm
The pleasures of having a car at your disposal at all time are incomparable. From urgent scenarios to leisurely and daily requirements, having your own transport is the ticket to freedom and control over your own schedule. However, owning a car also comes with a set of liabilities. It is an expensive affair and down payments, EMIs, and maintenance can corrode into the regular budget. But all is not lost for those who want to drive a car and call it theirs. ZAP’s new take on the traditional car lease model is helping thousands of people achieve this much-appreciated lifestyle upgrade.
Dreaming of a Deepika-Ranveer style wedding? Check out Shaadi by Marriott
Nov 29, 2018, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Even if you are not a Bollywood star or from a wealthy industrialist's family, there is no reason why you should not have a grand wedding.
Shangri- La Hotel Dubai: Spoilt for a Choice
Nov 28, 2018, at 03:46 pm
Dubai is a city like no other.
Wealthy American Indians eye sea-facing South Florida condo like Muse as second home
Nov 28, 2018, at 11:44 am
Miami, Nov 27 (IBNS) Imagine when rest of America is reeling under a cold wave, you are relaxing in an expansive balcony overlooking an incredibly panoramic ocean in South Florida in a smart and sprawling apartment building.
Govt's bag breather for schoolchildren
Nov 27, 2018, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS): School bags are set to become lighter with India's human resource development ministry issuing a directive to this effect to states and Union territories.
Book review: Go on a time travel through Sumit Verma's 'Nova and Pride'
Nov 27, 2018, at 06:42 pm
'Nova and Pride' by Sumit Verma is an innovative book that deals with scientific and technological issues, an area of interest for many.
Author interview: Eshaan Soni talks about his book 'The Unknown'
Nov 27, 2018, at 06:34 pm
Readers have found the plot of this thriller quite intriguing said the author
Kolkata: The Last House On The Left
Nov 27, 2018, at 02:00 pm
Burdened by demographic pressure and the realtor-politician nexus, Kolkata is forced to sacrifice its old buildings. Old houses that gave the city its uniqueness are being pulled down to make way for space-efficient eyesores. In a documentary titled Khawto (The Wound) lensman Bijoy Chowdhury captures the demolition of one nondescript old house to tell a story of a city losing its identity
Mahul Brahma’s book ‘Dark Luxe’ is about nightmares of the luxury world
Nov 26, 2018, at 09:11 pm
Author and luxury commentator launched his second book of the ‘Luxe Duology’ recently. His first book was on the evolution of luxury titled ‘Decoding Luxe’. This book explores the darkness that hides behind the dazzle of luxury.
Author interview: Shankarlal Sengupta talks about his book 'The Midnight Sun'
Nov 26, 2018, at 05:35 pm
Introspection about various emotions is a key element of the poetry collection says the author