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.
Corporate India needs more women participants says chamber of commerce meet in Kolkata
Sep 19, 2018, at 12:43 pm
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): Women constitute around thirty per cent of corporate India and while the number of women directors in Indian companies is increasing it is still not large enough, were some of the key findings that were thrown up during a meeting at the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata recently.
Sly Fox Gastro Club getting ready to welcome Kolkata diners with special menu during Durga Puja
Sep 19, 2018, at 12:37 pm
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): Located in the techno-hub in the eastern fringe of Kolkata, Sly Fox Gastro Club is readying itself to welcome diners with a special menu to be served during the upcoming festive season.
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.
WB Governor reminds students they must come back to serve country even if they go abroad for studies
Sep 18, 2018, at 04:55 pm
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): Governor of West Bengal, Keshari Nath Tripathi, said he was happy to hand over the certificates to students as part of the annual Mamraj Agarwal Rashtriya Purashkar and also appreciated the family of Mamraj Agarwal in their effort to continue with the various good work that the late social worker had initiated.
Quick fix for the dream figure
Sep 18, 2018, at 12:50 pm
When the festive season hovers around, there is a tendency even among the most sedentary to rush to the gyms to get into shape. As more and more short-term packages are on offer these days for fitness quick fixes, doctors warn of the health risks that come with these fads, reports Godhuly Bose
Mexico confers top Mexican honour on distinguished Indian personalities
Sep 18, 2018, at 11:26 am
New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS) The Embassy of Mexico in India marked the celebrations of Mexico’s National Day in New Delhi recently with the conferment of the “Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle” on three distinguished Indian personalities.
Tollywood actress Sayantika Banerjee launches the new ‘Pujo Collection’ of Lifestyle
Sep 15, 2018, at 11:36 am
Kolkata, Sep 11 (IBNS): Popular fashion brand, Lifestyle, launched its festive range, the ‘Pujo Collection’ with a dazzling fashion show, recently in Kolkata.
UNSW continues to score in graduate employability
Sep 14, 2018, at 02:36 pm
New Delhi: Sept 12 (IBNS): UNSW Sydney, one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities, has moved up eight spots in the global rankings for graduate employability, adding to its attractiveness for students worldwide.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Devotees throng temples in Guwahati
Sep 13, 2018, at 02:12 pm
Guwahati, Sept 13 (IBNS): On the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, people flocked to several Ganesh temples in Assam’s capital city Guwahati on Thursday to offer their prayers to the elephant-headed God.
Indian vocalist wins second prize in the Maqom Art International Forum in Uzbekistan
Sep 13, 2018, at 01:19 pm
New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS) Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan from India won second prize worth of USD 7000 in the 1st Maqom Art International Forum in Shakhrisabz city of Uzbekistan this month.
Uzbekistan culture days kicked off in Delhi
Sep 13, 2018, at 01:07 pm
New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS) The Day of Uzbekistan’s Culture is underway in India from September 10 to 14 with the opening ceremony at PravasiBharatiya Kendra (MEA) with a colourful performance of Uzbek music and dance by the delegation of Uzbekistan.
MBBS aspirants who did not appear for NEET 2018 can enroll in medical colleges abroad
Sep 13, 2018, at 12:01 am
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): Giving relief to several MBBS aspirants, the Centre on Wednesday decided to grant one-time exemption to medical applicants from qualifying NEET in order to enroll in foreign colleges for the academic year 2018-19.
Arpita Akhanda to hold her multi dimensional 'A Walk Over Senses' exhibition in Kolkata
Sep 12, 2018, at 03:57 pm
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IBNS): Kolkata will soon witness a unique exhibition by Arpita Akhanda, which will consist of a series of performances, installation and video pieces where she used her own body as a site for exploring the fragility and strength of the human condition under stress of our contemporary society and their conflicts.
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.
South Kolkata gets one more takeaway and home delivery joint before Durga Puja
Sep 12, 2018, at 02:48 pm
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IBNS): Pujo shoppers to Gariahat area in south Kolkata can now stop worrying about what to cook for dinner at the end of a busy shopping day.
Kolkata tram gets a makeover as a fashion-on-wheels venture by fbb
Sep 12, 2018, at 02:32 pm
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IBNS): With Durga Puja knocking on Kolkata's doors, fbb chose to introduce the world’s first ‘Glam-Tram’, a fashion-on-wheels which transforms the good old tram into a fashion store on wheels, as a festive surprise.
Sep 11, 2018, at 06:02 pm
The simple cycle has always been one of the most popular modes of transportation for millions of Indians. But with the rising desire for environmental accountability and optimum fitness, numerous clubs have emerged across the country, encouraging many cycling enthusiasts to take the humble bicycle on a ride for joy. Godhuly Bose takes a closer look at some of India’s popular cycling clubs
Students in Kolkata interact with representatives from 27 U.S. universities
Sep 11, 2018, at 01:43 pm
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Representatives from 27 accredited American universities interacted with hundreds of local students and their parents at the USIEF-EducationUSA University Fair 2018, hosted by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) at The Park Hotel in Kolkata.
A photo exhibition in Kolkata introduces viewers to the roots of Mexican gastronomy
Sep 11, 2018, at 01:38 pm
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Hundreds of plants, flowers and fruits from Mesoamerica form the basis of today’s Mexican gastronomy but not many outside the nation are aware of it.
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.
Ivy Banerjee earns praises from veterans at her debut music album launch
Sep 08, 2018, at 04:27 pm
Kolkata, Sep 8 (IBNS): Veteran singer Haimanti Shukla, an exponent of classical and modern songs, rued the lack of classically trained vocalists, while santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya said the inclination to learn singing from You Tube is a dangerous trend among today's youth.
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.
Key Points to Study And Pass GED Exam To Get Admission in College
Sep 07, 2018, at 05:32 pm
GED is an acronym for the General Educational Development tests. The exam started in 2002, but the whole test-taking process was renovated in the year 2014. This testis designed to evaluate the academic skills of the students and check whether they are ready for college or not. It also helps in the process of job advancement.
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.