Migration can transform art and culture, argues Birmingham Deputy Vice-Chancellor
May 23, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Birmingham, May 25 (Just Earth News) Migration from Asia and the Middle East to Western Europe could provide the kind of vibrant boost to arts and culture as movement from India and Pakistan did to UK food tastes over the past 40 years, a leading artist and academic has said.
Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, a dance recital program staged in Kolkata
May 23, 2016, at 04:35 pm
Kolkata May 21 (IBNS):Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, a dance recital program by Satabdi Acharyya dance production company was staged at a city auditorium on Friday.
Medicraft Technologies to launch eastern India's first health care app Qyura next month
May 22, 2016, at 07:54 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Medicraft Technologies will launch its new health app in the next month, the company on Friday said at an interactive session with the medical students of the Calcutta Medical College to popularise this new app amongst the upcoming doctors.
There can't be any tampering with Rabindrasangeet 'sur' : Sumitra Sen
May 22, 2016, at 07:37 pm
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS) Legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sumitra Sen feels there can be no tampering with the 'sur' of Tagore songs.
AMPAI announces their entrance exam dates
May 21, 2016, at 09:17 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): The Association of Minority Professional Academic Institutes, a registered body under WB Society Registration Act 1961, on Wednesday announced that their Common Entrance Examination ,CEE,AMPAI, 2016-WB will be conducted for the third consecutive year on June 5,2016.
Wrangler’s launches SunShield apparel
May 21, 2016, at 08:59 pm
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) Wrangler, the original outdoor denim brand, now launches its latest range of innovative apparel called Sun Shield in exciting new colors.
Crab Stick recipes by star chef Vikas Khanna
May 21, 2016, at 06:32 pm
Here are some of the recipes for Gadre Premium Seafood by Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna. Crab Sticks is one of the signature product of the company.
Kolkata: The Astor hosts Summer Trummer, a summer food festival
May 21, 2016, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS):The Astor in Kolkata is all set to host Summer Trummer, a summer festival for the foodies of the city. The festival will run from May 20 to June 12 for lunch and dinner.
Kolkata:The Shack Lounge launches new menu
May 21, 2016, at 05:01 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Kolkata's 65 seater rooftop cafe The Shack Lounge, which earlier served Mexican and Lebanese cuisine, on Friday launched an American section to its menu.
Hair styling for men this summer
May 20, 2016, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Are you a stylish male wondering which hair cut to go for this season or just what is trending? Danish Batra Founder, Hair Masters Luxury Salon, Punjabi Bagh, Ashok Vihar, Chandigarh shares tips for men on their hair styles in this summer-monsoon season.
Inorbit Mall withTisca Chopra felicitate the most promising women entrepreneurs
May 20, 2016, at 06:20 pm
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS)The second edition of “Pink Power†– a unique initiative by Inorbit that gives budding women entrepreneurs an opportunity to realize their business dream -concluded with a felicitation ceremony led by versatile actress Tisca Chopra, of “Taare Zameen Par†fame.
May 20, 2016, at 05:35 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS) Kolkata's lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Penguin Books India, will present an interesting discussion on " Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause" featuring eminent fashion designer Anamika Khanna, Hemchhaya De, Regional Editor (East), Femina and Priyanka Mookerjee author of Hedon on Friday.
May 20, 2016, at 05:28 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS) Mitrayan, in association with Bikramshila and Gaudiya Nritya Bharati, will present on Friday, Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya – a Satabdi Acharyya dance production conceived and based on the importance of ‘the journey from darkness to light’ as presented in the Upanishads and the works of Rabindranath Tagore, as well as those of legendary composers like Hemanga Biswas and Salil Chowdhury.
Sports brand Vans introduces its Classic Slip On Collection
May 20, 2016, at 04:35 am
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): The original action sport brand, Vans, has released its range of upgraded assortment of the Classic Slip-On Collection.
May 18, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): Harley-Davidson riders returned to the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’- Bhutan for the 3rd International H.O.G. Ride to fulfill their quest for riding in one of the world’s most sought after riding destinations. The exciting week long ride from May 4-10, 2016 was organized by the Bengal Chapter and this time they were accompanied by passionate riders from the Harley-Davidson Bhutan brotherhood.
Kolkata: Shiv Nadar University to offer scholarship worth 35cr to under graduate students
May 18, 2016, at 05:16 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): Shiv Nadar University on Tuesday announced that this year they have allotted a scholarship fund of Rs.35 cr for its undergraduate students.
Tips to Choose Casual Shoes for Men
May 18, 2016, at 05:02 pm
HE Deodorant speaks gentleman’s word with Hrithik Roshan and Vir Das
May 18, 2016, at 02:14 am
Mumbai, May 17 (IBNS): Its time the macho debonair shows the real ‘HE’ inside him that not only dares to Be Interesting but also holds women in high esteem.
The Edutainment Show 2016 inaugurated in Kolkata
May 18, 2016, at 02:07 am
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS): A two-day education festival exhibition on media design and communication- The Edutainment Show 2016- was inaugurated on Saturday at a hotel in Kolkata.
SMU-DE’s MBA designed for the professional on the move
May 18, 2016, at 01:48 am
Bangalore, May 17 (IBNS): Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education offers an MBA Program designed for busy professional.
Korean Han Kang and British Deborah Smith win 2016 Man Booker International Prize
May 17, 2016, at 08:44 pm
London, May 17 (IBNS) South Korean author Han Kang and British translator Deborah Smith shared the honours on Monday for the 2016 Man Booker International Prize for their book, The Vegetarian, media reported.
Dress should not come one notch higher than performance on stage : Bickram Ghosh
May 17, 2016, at 08:30 pm
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS) Percussionist Bickram Ghosh says he does not believe in overdressing as on any given day his performance will precede his fashion statement.
Sonam Kapoor stuns in Ralph & Russo for her 2nd Cannes red carpet appearance
May 17, 2016, at 05:31 pm
Mumbai, May 17 (IBNS) Having won over the toughest fashion critics with her first red carpet appearance at the Festival de Cannes 2016, Sonam Kapoor, gave us another iconic look from her Cannes fashion diaries.
May 17, 2016, at 05:18 pm
The affinity between India and the US as the world’s two biggest democracies is often spoken of today’s context. But a recent exhibition, Kindred Nations, brought out the fact that the connection goes back to a much earlier time, finds Ranjita Biswas
"Was important to document these jobs before they face extinction"
May 17, 2016, at 05:11 pm
Have you ever wondered what happened to those people who would once deliver water at our doorsteps using specially made bags, or the ones who would clean our ears? Though some of them still remains active in their line of work, most have disappeared with time. Young writer Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's debut book, The Lost Generation, traces several of them and their present state. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out what drove her to chronicle these dying forms.
MEA issues advisory for Indian students seeking admission in northern Cyprus
May 16, 2016, at 09:09 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory on Monday for Indian students facing problems in universities in northern Cyprus where instances of malpractices have recently been reported by Indian students who took admission there.
Swiss ice-cream brand Mövenpick opens outlet at DLF Mall of India, Noida
May 16, 2016, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) The iconic Swiss ice-cream brand Mövenpick has opened up a flagship store in Noida, the very first boutique store in Delhi NCR.
83.65 per cent pass in Bengal's Higher Secondary exam
May 16, 2016, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS) The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education published the WBCHSE (CLASS 12) results for 2016 on Monday morning.
Barcelos opens first outlet in Kolkata
May 15, 2016, at 04:56 am
Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS) : International Casual Dining Restaurant Chain Barcelos forayed in Eastern India with their first 100 seater outlet at Kolkata.
JK Business School to organize admission counselling session in Kolkata
May 15, 2016, at 02:44 am
Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): JK Business School (JKBS), one of the premier business schools in the country will be organizing an interactive counselling session on Friday from 10:00 am onwards at Rotary Sadan, Chowringee Road, Kolkata for the benefit of the students who have cleared the required entrance exam for different courses.