Bad Service: Consumers don't need to pay service fee at restaurants, says govt
Jan 02, 2017, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Giving a major relief to customers, the Indian government on Monday announced that if someone is unhappy with the service then he can refuse to pay the service fee which is tacked on the bill by several restaurants.
Kolkata Trams: A nostalgia-driven ride
Jan 02, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): A select group of senior citizens in Kolkata travelled down memory lane in a special New Year Day Tram ride organised by a city-based event management firm, Mintlime.
Jan 02, 2017, at 06:49 pm
For the first time perhaps in the history of film festivals in India, third gender individuals were given delegate passes to attend the screenings at the recent 21st International Film Festival of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. Shoma A. Chatterji gives a ringside view.
Google doodles to celebrate new year
Jan 01, 2017, at 11:49 pm
New York, Jan 1 (IBNS): With a doodle showing dropping of balloons, popular search engine Google on Sunday celebrated new year.
Celebrities, revellers usher in new year with grand celebrations
Jan 01, 2017, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): With the clock striking midnight, people across world engrossed in several merrymaking activities to embrace the new year amid fun, fiesta and entertainment.
Farewell 2016: That Was the Year That Was
Dec 31, 2016, at 09:28 pm
As the year comes to a close, IBNS correspondents Supriyo Hazra and Sudipto Maity review the past 12 months when India was much in international focus after PM Modi's dramatic announcement to demonetise 86 percent of the currency to fight black money and corruption
Kolkata: Workshop on tribal art form organised in RBU
Dec 30, 2016, at 09:30 pm
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance, Music and Visual Arts in association with Rabindra Bharati University and Lalit Kala Akademi on Thursday inaugurated a workshop on Santhal Pata painting of Jadu Pata series in Kolkata.
XAT 2017 to be held on Jan 8, to remain pen-paper based
Dec 29, 2016, at 11:26 pm
Kolkata, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2017 will be on the similar pattern like previous years. The entrance test is to follow the Pen-Paper format like every year.
Google celebrates 250th birth anniversary of Charles Macintosh
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:49 pm
Mountain View, Dec 29 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Thursday celebrated the 250th birth anniversary of Charles Macintosh, the inventor of waterproof fabrics.
Uber rides into party-season with #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): On-demand ride-sharing company Uber on Thursday announced #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign, supported by SaveLIFE foundation.
Chowman opens its 9th outlet at VIP Road
Dec 28, 2016, at 10:24 pm
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS): Marking its territory across the city, from Golf Green to Salt Lake, Chowman has given Kolkata yet added another food palate on the food aficionados’ platter.
IGNOU launches Certificate Programme in Russian language
Dec 28, 2016, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): The School of Foreign Languages of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Certificate programme in Russian Language which aims to providethe basicsof Russian Language for beginners enabling them to read, writeand speak Russian language in an accurate manner.
Wrangler introduces its all new black collection
Dec 26, 2016, at 10:20 pm
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Trends come and go, but there’s something endlessly chic and timeless about the colour black.
STORY invites underprivileged kids to participate in its Christmas carnival
Dec 26, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS): In keeping with the true spirit of Yuletide, STORY, Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, hosted nearly 100 underprivileged kids from Future Hope Foundation, CRY and CINI Asha, to bring joy into the lives of these kids.
Kolkata to host Samaroh Rotary International District 3291 Conference next month
Dec 25, 2016, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS): Samaroh- the annual District Conference of Rotary International District 3291 shall be held at the Nicco Park Big Lawns from Jan 6-8.
Santoor player Chiradip Sarkar performs at Weaver's Studio Centre in Kolkata
Dec 24, 2016, at 05:24 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Santoor player Chiradip Sarkar performed at Weaver's Studio Centre in Kolkata recently.
When a Bollywood journalist turned to fiction
Dec 24, 2016, at 04:29 pm
It is always a challenge to review the work of a journalist who writes fiction. As journalists, we are trained to look for that one 'peg', the hook where to hang a tale. Whether it is about man-made tragedy, a natural calamity, an everyday affair or even just a face in the crowd, every journalist looks for that story that touches lives, makes for a headline that grabs attention and gets people to pause, read, reflect.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces add flavour to Serendipity Arts Festival
Dec 23, 2016, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, a pioneer in preserving India's heritage for over a century, hosted a sit-down dinner at Vivanta by Taj- Fort Aguada, Goa as a part of the Serendipity Arts Festival - a curated integrative arts and culture festival.
Titan Eyeplus launches first store in Uttarpara
Dec 23, 2016, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata/Uttarpara, Dec 23 (IBNS): Titan Eyeplus,an optical retail chain from Titan Company Limited, inaugurated a new store in Uttarpara.
JW Marriott Kolkata gears up to celebrate their First Christmas with food lovers
Dec 23, 2016, at 08:13 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS) Celebrations begin at JW Kitchen with the quintessential Marriott flair. The all day dining restaurant which has always taken pride in their buffet has come up with a splendid spread on the occasion of Christmas Eve on Dec 24 priced at INR 1599++.
Jharkhand likely to give second language status to Bhojpuri and two other languages
Dec 23, 2016, at 07:40 pm
Patna, Dec 23 (TheBIharPost/IBNS)): The Jharkhand state government is planning to accord Bhojpuri, Maithili and Magahi the status of second language in the state.
Five Must Visit Restaurants You Need To Try Out this Christmas
Dec 23, 2016, at 07:10 pm
Very few cities revel in the spirit of Carnival as much as Kolkata does during the Christmas. True to its core, this city of joy is a must visit if you want to get a true blue feel of the spirit of Kolkata. Since the time I can remember, Christmas in this city is synonymous to Park Street, Bow Barracks and going out and indulging in a good and sumptuous Christmas dinner. If you are in Kolkata during this festive span, here are the 5 must visit places, where you can let down your hair and soak in the joyous spirit of Christmas and treat the Foodie in you with some amazing offerings.
A Gastropub Christmas at Monkey Bar
Dec 23, 2016, at 06:54 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS) The Tree is up, and the drinks are down! “The Gastropub Christmas Menu†at Monkey Bar (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata), on Dec 24 and 25, 2016 - promises guests to leave drunk, stuffed yet drooling for more!
Indus Valley World School celebrates Christmas with underprivileged children
Dec 23, 2016, at 05:04 am
Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS): Indus Valley World School on Thursday celebrated Christmas at their school premises with the underprivileged students of Joyjeet Das Memorial School, a special school catering to the underprivileged children of Kolkata.
Priyanka Chopra shines as Pantene’s newest ambassador
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS)Pantene, a hair care brand, on Thursday welcomed global superstar and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as their newest global brand ambassador.
NEET-UG to be conducted in eight languages from AY 2017-18
Dec 21, 2016, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): The union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday that it has been decided to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) from Academic Year (AY 2017-18) in English and seven Indian languages.
Winter Carnival for kids in STORY; Chill Fest on Christmas Day
Dec 21, 2016, at 07:23 pm
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, is holding a winter carnival for the kids, with special events planned around Christmas and the New Year.
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:47 pm
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS): IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council NASSCOM (SSC NASSCOM) announces that it has signed MoUs with JIS University & JIS Group, Kolkata, West Bengal to launch ‘Employability Enhancement Programs’ (EEP).
Kolkata: Six prominent Delhi designers come together to house their collections at The Hangar
Dec 20, 2016, at 09:43 pm
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS): For the first time, six prominent Delhi-based fashion and product designers have come together in Kolkata.
Dec 20, 2016, at 06:28 am
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IBNS): Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) to offer a customised General Insurance Training Program for participants at the Manipal Academy of Banking & Insurance in Bangalore.