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4 Ways to Style Your Fancy Sarees Like a Bollywood Diva

Dec 17, 2021, at 05:20 am

Sarees have been the traditional attire for women in India for centuries. Over time, this attire has remained relevant because women have adapted sarees to their own styles with new draping techniques. Six yards of cloth still remain the same as it was centuries ago, but the way it is worn, adorned, and presented has changed over the years.

Dr B C Roy Institute makeover revives city’s glorious architectural splendour

Dec 15, 2021, at 03:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The major renovation of the Dr B C Roy Institute at Kolkata's Sealdah region by the Eastern Railway, formerly known as The Clem Browne Institute, has revived the spirit of its past architectural splendour and heritage through restoration work.

Sting signs up Akshay Kumar as its first-ever brand ambassador in India

Dec 11, 2021, at 03:00 pm

Kolkata: Teaming up to bring a jolt of energy for its consumers, PepsiCo India’s energy drink Sting announced Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar its first-ever brand ambassador in India.

Aligarh’s Areeba shoots to fame, breaks stereotypes about Muslim girls

Dec 04, 2021, at 06:15 pm

Areeba Khan, a 20-year-old student of Aligarh Muslim University, breaks the image of AMU girls that are often portrayed in the media as burqa-clad conservative women. In fact, she breaks the image of average Indian girls who are considered to be diffident and unfit for uncommon sports like shooting. Areeba today is the number two-ranked shooter of India, writes Dr. Shujaat Ali Quadri

Roulette as One of the Most Popular Online Casino Games

Dec 03, 2021, at 03:03 am

Recently, roulette has gained wide popularity among gamblers. Like other online casino games, it's a unique opportunity to relax, have fun, and make an average evening more exciting. However, it's important to have patience and luck to make it more enjoyable.

Piyush Goyal shares throwback pics with wife Seema on 30th wedding anniversary

Dec 02, 2021, at 05:22 am

Delhi/IBNS: Union minister Piyush Goyal, who celebrated his 30th marriage anniversary Wednesday, shared the memories of his wedding day on Twitter along with a heartwarming note for his wife Seema Goyal.  

Translation is also 'transcreation', says writer-journalist Ranjita Biswas on receiving PFC-Valley of Words award

Nov 29, 2021, at 11:08 pm

“Today translation as a literary genre is getting amply recognised, if long overdue, in India. In another development in recent years, it is now accepted that writings in English is part of the wider spectrum of Indian regional literatures,” said Ranjita Biswas, journalist, author and translator, in her acceptance speech after receiving the PFC-Valley of Words, 2021, Award in the English Translation category.

Indian rapper King to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on Nov 27

Nov 25, 2021, at 01:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian singer and rapper King will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata on Nov 27.

Anand Mahindra delivers on his promise; sponsors education of Manipur boy who made 'Iron Man' suit with electronic waste

Nov 18, 2021, at 05:44 am

Hyderabad/IBNS: A young boy from Manipur, Prem Ningombam, who had impressed Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra by recreating the Iron Man suit from electronic waste, has reached Mahindra University in Hyderabad to pursue his mechanical engineering education.

Writer-academician Mahul Brahma launches new book The Mythic Value of Luxury

Nov 11, 2021, at 05:43 am

Kolkata: Writer, academician and communication expert Mahul Brahma's sixth book The Mythic Value of Luxury has been launched virtually.

Gifting options for Diwali

Nov 04, 2021, at 07:00 pm

Arundhati Gupta notes how Diwali gifting has changed over the years.

Salon 82 Cafe: Pamper yourself with a beauty regime, meet your friends for coffee

Oct 27, 2021, at 05:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Just opened in Salt Lake, the eastern neighborhood of Kolkata, is Salon 82 Café, where you will not only enjoy a range of beauty services but also wind up enjoying a sumptuous repast.

7 Budget Friendly Ideas for the Post Pandemic Home Makeover

Oct 27, 2021, at 03:24 am

A post-pandemic home makeover should emphasise on personal well-being and cleanliness to liven up spirits and help avoid illness spread. We have always been on the quest for fresh beginnings and ways to brighten up our lives. And a new splash of colour can help achieve this quickly and easily.

Solar Inverters: Here’s All That You Must Know

Oct 25, 2021, at 06:07 pm

Indian homes are endowed with vast amounts of solar energy as most parts in India receive 4-7 kWh per sq. m per day. This makes Indian homes a potential fit for installing solar power systems and harnessing the solar energy produced by the Sun. If you, too, have been thinking of installing a solar power plant on your property but have little to no knowledge about solar inverters then here’s a post that will help you get a basic idea about what is a solar inverter, how it works and the kinds of solar inverters that are available in the market. So without much ado, let’s begin.

Ladies Circle India hosts motivational speaker Jai Madaan as its new brand ambassador in Kolkata

Oct 24, 2021, at 12:31 am

Kolkata: Motivational speaker, lifestyle coach, astrologer and vaastu expert Dr Jai Madaan held a lively interactive networking session and formally associated with the Ladies Circle India as its brand ambassador at a function held at The Lalit Great Eastern here today.

ITC Hotels master chefs in Kolkata hand-craft chocolate Durga

Oct 14, 2021, at 05:38 am

Kolkata: It is not just Kumartuli clay artists' colony in Kolkata where Maa Durga is given its divine powerful shape every year. The mother goddess is welcomed by even the creative master chefs in their own way. 

The Spring Goddess

Oct 14, 2021, at 12:44 am

The autumn festival of Durga puja sometimes seems like a monsoon festival these days. Is global warming induced climate change going to play a spoilsport for this most important festival for Bengalis and many others in the land too, Ranjita Biswas wonders  

Sourav Ganguly promotes Cycle Pure Agarbathi’s Fragrance of Hope Durga Puja campaign

Oct 11, 2021, at 02:41 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly is the new brand ambassador of Cycle Pure Agarbathi ‘Fragrance of Hope’ campaign for Durga Puja.

Vedic Village Spa Resort offers Durga Puja package

Oct 10, 2021, at 02:15 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Vedic Village Spa Resort, which is located at Sikharpur in West Bengal, is offering Durga Puja package. 

Yggdrasil in Cooperation with Reel Life Games Released a New Slot. Try it at Rabona Casino

Oct 08, 2021, at 08:52 pm

Yggdrasil is a reputable brand in the gambling world. It is well-known to every player. The brand’s software catalog includes an impressive range of slots, virtual scratch cards, 3D keno, lotteries, and progressive jackpot models. Most of the games have vivid and exciting 3D graphics, various settings, and an intuitive interface. Entertainment products from Yggdrasil Gaming work in flash mode, so they can be started without downloading directly from the casino website. The fans of the producer can find lots of games at Rabona casino and enjoy playing them.

Fashion brand Style Baazar launches first store in Kolkata

Oct 06, 2021, at 05:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Fashion brand Style Baazar has recently launched its first store in Kolkata, making it their 100th across the eastern India.

Countdown begins: Bengalis observe Mahalaya, gear up for Durga Puja festival

Oct 06, 2021, at 03:48 pm

Kolkata: Gearing up for the Durga Puja celebration, the Bengali community, like many others, on Wednesday observed the final day of Pitru-paksha through Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion when one pays tribute to ancestors through prayers, rituals and a dip in the river Ganga by maintaining COVID-19 protocols.

Top 10 Online Casinos in India with INR Deposits

Oct 05, 2021, at 07:34 pm

Online casinos are quickly gaining popularity among Indians. But I'm sure you need the ultimate gaming experience, don't you? So, it is important to sign-up with a legal and reliable online casino in India.

Maniesh Paul returns to Flipkart video with two new launches

Oct 04, 2021, at 11:07 pm

Mumbai: The festive season is almost here and all of us are gearing up for some dhamakedaar celebrations! Adding some extra tadka to this time of the year, Flipkart Video recently launched a brand new show - Win With The Stars and unveiled a fun, interactive quiz format, Funtastic Quiz.

Khadi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi with world’s largest Khadi National Flag displayed at Leh

Oct 02, 2021, at 11:44 pm

Leh: Pride and patriotism, the collective spirit of Indian-ness and the heritage artisanal craft of Khadi, brought the nation together in saluting the world’s largest National Flag, made of Khadi cotton fabric on Saturday at Leh.

Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani is all set to sizzle at her upcoming concert in Gurgaon

Sep 30, 2021, at 12:29 am

Gurgaon: Having won hearts all the way from Sri Lanka to India, Yohani Diloka De Silva, the singing sensation has finally landed in New Delhi for her upcoming performance in Gurgaon.

Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism department organises Musical Evening in Srinagar

Sep 28, 2021, at 03:33 am

Srinagar: Tourism Department today organized a Musical Evening at SKICC here to commemorate the World Tourism Day being celebrated tomorrow under the theme ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth'.

Dishani Roy of south Kolkata adjudged winner of Ya Devi, 2021 at Acropolis Mall pageant

Sep 27, 2021, at 11:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Along with celebrating its sixth birthday, the popular Acropolis Mall of Kolkata also held the grand finale of its Ms Blooming Kolkata pageant.

How To Maintain Car Disc Brakes: Top 5 Tips To Keep Them In Tip-Top Condition

Sep 27, 2021, at 04:49 am

What is the most vital auto part of our car? It is the brakes, without any doubt. Brakes are our first defense to prevent any sort of crash or accident as it helps us slow down the speed of our vehicles and bring it to a halt whenever necessary. Every modern car that we see on the streets leverage the enhanced disc brake system to facilitate effective braking performance and lower the speed of a moving vehicle. Therefore, get your braking system checked and just in case you need discs at affordable prices, feel free to check out the disc brakes price from boodmo.com, as Boodmo is known for the quality and affordability they offer.

Social enterprise Lakshyam launches Holy Cow range of products

Sep 24, 2021, at 12:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi-based social enterprise, which works with disadvantaged women and children, has launched a range of organic products through its social venture ‘Holy Cow Lakshyam’.