Reviving Baluchari, Bengal's traditional textile
Nov 19, 2016, at 08:18 pm
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): The exhibition titled 'Baluchari: Bengal and Beyond', being held at Kolkata's Birla Academy of Art and Culture was inaugurated on Friday by noted actor and MP from Bankura, Moon Moon Sen.
I am waiting for a good script, says Zayed Khan in Kolkata after app launch
Nov 19, 2016, at 06:32 pm
Bollywood actor Zayed Khan was in Kolkata to promote his new app, IMKnotShy at Acropolis Mall, in association with My Nail/ Think Inked. In a candid chat with IBNS Correspondent Tanushree Sen, the actor who is now seen much less on screen spoke about his yearlong engagement with the app, his love for gulab jamun and rasmalai, and the desire to do something new.
A Lifelong friendship of beer, music and good food
Nov 19, 2016, at 06:20 pm
Think clear with music and beer, says Abhishek Saran, Managing Director, Dubliin Square, an Irish pub. The renowned chef shares some secrets why beer and music never fail to amuse us while listing seven must haves with the drink.
Would love to walk for Manish Malhotra: Harman Mann
Nov 19, 2016, at 04:53 pm
The newly crowned Miss Punjab 2016 Harman Mann is a teenager who plans to take the fashion industry by storm. A self confessed reader, she plans to bring about a change in society 'in a big way'. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Harman recounts her pageant experience while listing things which are keeping her busy. Excerpts:
Canadian kids least active, says ParticipAction report
Nov 19, 2016, at 04:23 pm
Toronto, Nov 19 (IBNS): A new study has come up with figures stating that there is a possibility that the Canadian kids will soon be dubbed as the least active kids in the world.
Amway Opportunity Foundation celebrates Children's Day with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:53 am
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, on Friday celebrated Children's Day, in association with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata.
Sanofi India collaborates with NIPER Kolkata to promote academic excellence
Nov 19, 2016, at 01:29 am
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Sanofi India Limited (SIL) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NIPER Kolkata, in the presence of President of India Pranab Mukherjee.
Kolkata: Byomkesh Pawrbo team takes part in cake mixing at The Gateway hotel
Nov 18, 2016, at 09:59 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): With the Christmas season around the corner, the ‘Byomkesh Pawrbo’ team geared up to mark the promotion of their film at The Gateway hotel on Monday.
Aditi Rao Hydari attends Femina Hair Hero Awards
Nov 18, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari recently attended the Femina Hair Hero Awards wearing Natalie Chapman styled by Sanam Ratansi.
Hrithik Roshan unveils Rado's new lightness-inspired timepieces
Nov 18, 2016, at 04:10 am
Noida, Nov 17 (IBNS): Rado, the Swiss watch brand known for its innovative use of design and materials, officially launched its lightness-inspired collection at the newly opened boutique in Noida.
TheBagTales partners exclusively with Bollywoo to promote Tum Bin 2
Nov 18, 2016, at 03:06 am
Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): TheBagTales, a contemporary accessory label which offers luxurious varieties of hand bags, clutches, slings, has exclusively partnered with Bollywoo for a styling contest with Tum Bin 2.
Assam: World Heritage Week to be celebrated at Dima Hasao
Nov 18, 2016, at 01:37 am
Guwahati, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Directorate of Archaeology, Assam, is going to celebrate the "World Heritage Week, 2016" in Assam's Dima Hasao district from November 19-25.
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Whoever thought that Goopye Gyne and Bagha Byne, Bengal’s popular fictional duo created by Upendrakishore Raychoudhury and enlivened by his grandson Satyajit Ray, would ride a hand-pulled rickshaw?
In mellifluous conversation with Lopamudra Mitra and Joy Sarkar
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:35 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Nostalgia, lots of music and concern about the future of modern Bengali music marked the inaugural session of the third edition of Conversations at The Palms Restaurant in Kolkata recently.
“Life & Living in Kolkata†comes alive at Credai Bengal Realty Expo 2016
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:04 pm
Kolkata Nov 17 (IBNS): Credai Bengal, the state chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) and the apex body for private real estate developers in India organised a panel discussion on ‘Life and Living in Kolkata’ as an extension to the ninth edition of the Realty Expo 2016 at Milan Mela recently.
Tata Building India School Essay Competition 11th Edition to focus on global warming
Nov 17, 2016, at 04:40 am
Mumbai /Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Tata group has announced the launch of the 11th edition of Tata Building India School Essay Competition, considered as India's largest school essay competition, a national level programme targeted to reach out to nearly 4 million students, from 8500 plus schools spread across 200 plus cities.
Singapore Airlines introduces Ruchi Thali
Nov 17, 2016, at 01:08 am
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS): Singapore Airlines is delighted to introduce a traditional, Indian set meal - “Ruchi Thali†for its Business Class passengers travelling between India and Singapore.
Fall-Winter 2016: Men in Uniform
Nov 16, 2016, at 10:04 pm
Military silhouettes in olive green, gray and black are the trends of the season this winter along with henley shirt and slim cargo pants, says fashion stylists of Macy's in USA. Sujoy Dhar reports after checking the arrivals at the iconic Chicago outlet of the department store
EDII collaborates with University of East London for social entrepreneurship education in India
Nov 15, 2016, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), an acknowledged national resource Institute for Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training and Institution Building, has collaborated with University of East London (UEL) to promote social entrepreneurship education in India.
Open Doors report shows trends in student mobility between India, United States
Nov 15, 2016, at 04:25 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): An increasing number of students are crossing the globe to gain practical, international experience that they can apply in their careers and life in a global society. The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released on Monday, finds that the number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities surpassed one million for the first time during the 2015-16 academic year-an increase of seven percent from the previous year to a new high of nearly 1,044,000, representing five percent of the total student population at U.S. institutions.
Kashmir: Students appear for annual board examinations
Nov 15, 2016, at 01:31 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Amid tight security, thousands of students appeared for the annual board examinations across Kashmir on Monday despite the protest and strike from July 9.
HP inaugurates university Chair to partner on future cyber security challenges
Nov 15, 2016, at 12:26 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): HP is working with the University of Birmingham to create a position to help address the world’s most pressing cyber security challenges.
Max Fashion unveils their latest winter collection
Nov 14, 2016, at 08:08 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Lifestyle store Max unveiled its new winter collection in the presence of Tollywood actress Priyanka Sarkar, stylist Anupam Chatterjee and photographer Deborshi Sarkar, on Friday, in Kolkata.
STORY: A perfect getaway for Children’s Day
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): For Children’s Day on Monday, STORY, Kolkata’s leading book and lifestyle store, is holding special programmes for children, including storytelling and fun activities.
Everything isn't hunky-dory in India, yet I'm optimistic: Amish
Nov 14, 2016, at 05:24 pm
The author of the best selling 'Shiva Trilogy', Amish (Tripathi) is an optimistic man! In a chat with IBNS correpondent Sudipto Maity, the banker turned author discusses his source of optimism, Bob Dylan, Tata Lit Live fest, India's perennial problem and why he loves Dal Khichdi.
India celebrates Children's Day
Nov 14, 2016, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): India on Monday celebrated the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's birth anniversary, also observed as Children's Day.
Land of Buddha to host ‘International Arts Exhibition’ in December
Nov 14, 2016, at 12:52 am
Patna, Nov 13 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The first edition of the week-long ‘Bodhgaya Biennale’—the International Art Exhibition—will kick off at Sujata Vihar in Bodh Gaya from Dec 17.
Kolkata to witness the AHSI’s House Plant Show 2016
Nov 12, 2016, at 03:49 am
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS): The Agri –Horticultural Society of India (AHSI), founded in 1820 and pioneered Agricultural and Horticultural Shows in the country is organizing House Plant Show-2016 from Nov 10 to 13 jointly with the Department of Food Processing Industries & Horticulture, Govt. of West Bengal and in collaboration with National Horticulture Board, Govt. of India.
Kuchipudi dancers mesmerize audiences at WTM London
Nov 11, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Vijayawada, Nov 11 (IBNS): Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism and Culture (I/C), Government of India, inaugurated the Incredible India pavilion at World Travel Market London 2016, along with Vinod Zutshi, Secretary-Tourism, Government of India, and Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Government of Odisha.
Bollywood heroes: Times are a-changing
Nov 11, 2016, at 07:51 pm
From depicting romance to anger and then to the raging revenge of the don, the Bollywood hero has changed over time. This is also because of changing values and circumstances, analyses Shoma A. Chatterji