Stress is a wasted emotion, unforgiveness destroys health: Lifestyle coach-author Luke Coutinho
Jul 24, 2020, at 09:24 pm
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, people across the world are stressed and anxious about their future. But lifestyle coach-author Luke Coutinho has some unique way to get rid of the emotion which he calls a "wasted" one. As a guest at Kitaab, an initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Ehsaas Women, Luke launched his book 'The Magic Immunity Pill : Lifestyle'- which is co-authored by Indian actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra- and spoke about stress, health and wellness. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpt of the interaction
Lakshyam operates dedicated helpline for victims of domestic violence
Jul 23, 2020, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Lakshyam, a non-government organization (NGO) working for destitute and suppressed communities, set up a helpline number after the countrywide pandemic-related lockdown was implemented, so that victims of domestic violence could seek immediate help at times of distress.
Hafeez Contractor to draw up master plan for the makeover of IIM-C campus in Joka
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that India’s first management institute is ready to give itself a nature-friendly makeover ahead of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations and has roped in Padma Bhushan architect Hafeez Contractor for the job?
Tips for Painting the Interiors of Your Home
Jul 21, 2020, at 05:51 am
Paint is one of the first things which people notice when they look at a building. As much as the external appearance of a building is important, the interiors of a building are equally important. When you incorporate the tips suggested to paint the interiors of your home, then it will turn out to look very gorgeous.
Important Things to Keep in Mind before Mounting a TV on the Wall
Jul 20, 2020, at 06:05 pm
The best way to set your TV up is to mount it on the wall. Getting a TV installed on the wall is the safest option to keep it out of reach of children and pets. Specifically, it helps you save a lot of space and provides you a comfortable viewing. But definitely, by now you might be wondering; what is the best way to mount the TV on the wall and at what height should I mount my TV?
Ohho Express launches online delivery service in Kolkata
Jul 17, 2020, at 11:04 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Ohho Express launched their first online delivery with a range of products across Kolkata.
Rotary Club of Calcutta Magnum goes virtual in appointing new president
Jul 17, 2020, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases in India, the Rotary Club of Calcutta Magnum chose to install its new president through a virtual gathering of its members in Kolkata.
Humans of Little China: Walkthrough with a Kolkata lensman
Jul 17, 2020, at 03:49 am
Award-winning photographer Bijoy Chowdhury has been documenting the everyday life of the ever shrinking Chinese community in Kolkata for two decades. Amid the anti-China wave in India since the Galwan Valley faceoff, the ace lensman walks back in time sharing the images of the life and time of his Chinese friends in the City of Joy
The Lesser-Told Story of Jackfruit
Jul 11, 2020, at 11:16 pm
With the Indian summer comes the whiff of ripe mangoes and the jackfruit. But while the mango is revered as the ‘king of fruits’, the jackfruit is often relegated to the background. Yet, the latter can garner its own place in the fruit world, says Ranjita Biswas
Austin Plywood holds motivational program for the welfare of employees and others
Jul 10, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Realising that it is not only enough to implement hygiene and distancing norms at the workplace to offset the pandemic crisis but also important to ensure the physical and mental well being of the employees as well as those working in the allied fields, Kolkata-based Austin Plywood recently launched a special program.
Kolkata's St Xavier's College to adopt village in Amphan ravaged Sundarban
Jul 10, 2020, at 05:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s premier educational institution, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), has decided to adopt a village in the super cyclone ravaged Sundarban in West Bengal.
BlitzkriegXP signs Vedang Chavan A.K.A Vedzz as head coach for BXP PUBG Team
Jul 02, 2020, at 09:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: BlitzkriegXP, which claims to be India’s first experiential e-sports organization, announced that Vedang Chavan A.K.A Vedzz will be joining as head coach of the PUBG mobile team.
Lions Foundation Day sees over 20 activities in one day by District 322B2
Jul 02, 2020, at 08:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Lions Clubs International, District 322B2, decided to observe their Foundation Day with greater emphasis on their social activities through 20 events organised on a single day, the organisation said.
Jul 01, 2020, at 05:13 pm
Get ready for a brand new literary festival, ‘Jaipur Literature Festival – Words are Bridges’, commencing on Thursday, organised by Teamwork Arts in collaboration with HarperCollins India.
Jeremy Wade of River Monsters fame returns to Animal Planet with a brand new series
Jun 30, 2020, at 10:21 pm
Do you miss 'River Monsters', one of Animal Planet’s hair-raising yet inspirational programs, where you could watch some of the rarest, most elusive and most dangerous creatures lurking beneath the water’s surface, reeled in by biologist Jeremy Wade?
Jun 30, 2020, at 05:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Power Publishers, a leading Indian publishing, film and audiobook services company, now brings a large range of illustration and art services.
MyGovIndia goes live on Indic language social media platform ShareChat
Jun 30, 2020, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, announced that MyGov India, an initiative by the Union government will be available on its platform for citizen engagement.
Author interview: Srimati Ray talks about her book of poems 'On the Wings of Time'
Jun 29, 2020, at 01:06 pm
"The poems reflect my thoughts on nostalgia, love, hope, nature, life, and my dreams of a better tomorrow," says Srimati Ray about her first published book.
Give your home-office a professional look with help from ITZIN
Jun 23, 2020, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ITZIN, a creative interior architecture firm, with experience of working in India and abroad, may have the right answer if you are worried about the look of your home-office.
Jun 22, 2020, at 10:10 pm
Bhopal/IBNS: Madhya Pradesh based leaders from various faiths came together recently to spread awareness against the stigma and discrimination prevalent in society owing to an irrational fear of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Very perception of wedding will change in post-Covid era: Author Amita Sahaya
Jun 22, 2020, at 03:58 pm
Author Amita Sahaya was present at An Author's Afternoon session presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in June through Zoom. Sahaya, whose present book 'The Shaadi Story' examines the Indian wedding through a socio-economic and gendered prism, during an interaction with author Kiran Manral, spoke how marriage has been an integral part of a woman's life and how it is changing. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Shiva Texyarn launches anti-viral fabric with technology that deactivates Coronavirus
Jun 20, 2020, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian textile company Shiva Texyarn has recently launched an anti-viral fabric with HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 which the firm claimed would deactivate most viruses including the deadly Novel Coronavius, that has kept the world on an edge, in the shortest-possible time.
McDonald’s India -North and East to spice up taste buds with all-new chili burgers
Jun 19, 2020, at 05:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: McDonald’s India – North and East has introduced two new ‘Chili’ burgers and Orange Fizz to its menu.
Jun 19, 2020, at 12:03 pm
Covid 19 has already changed the way we have lived so far when we took many things for granted. But as a sign of human resilience, people are also slowly adapting to the change. That includes dressing up fashionably still but keeping in mind the safety concerns. Anju Munshi takes a look at the current scene
Online shopping temporary, people will revisit stores: Starmark CEO Gautam Jatia
Jun 18, 2020, at 11:18 am
Despite the surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, India entered into Unlock 1 paving way for the reopening of restaurants, malls, religious places. Starmark, Kolkata's bookstore chain, has also thrown its gates wide open for its customers. Has the footfall been the same or the scenario changed? Starmark's CEO Gautam Jatia was in conversation with India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh
Paytm introduces contactless ticketing for state-run buses for safe city commuting
Jun 16, 2020, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: India's leading financial services platform Paytm on Tuesday announced that it has launched a contactless ticket buying facility for state-run local transport buses and promote safe intracity travel.
Jun 16, 2020, at 06:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Celebrating the ability of human spirit to persevere and to always emerge stronger, Coca-Cola India has released a series of stories narrated through the digital medium as short films, static posts on its social assets and long format stories on Coca-Cola India Journey titled ‘Ummeedo Wali Dhoop’, recognizing beacons of hope, countless acts of selflessness, kindness and courage.
Get ready for the new normal world: “Transformation Series 2020†tells you how
Jun 15, 2020, at 09:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for stability in this pandemic-mauled world and want to put a confident foot forward as you go out to meet the new normal world, an e-talk titled ‘Transformation Series 2020’ may help you to find the answers.
IIT Kharagpur students develop social distancing tracking device for use at crowded sites
Jun 14, 2020, at 11:24 am
Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: A students' research group at IIT Kharagpur, Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV), has developed a low-cost AI-based cyber-physical system for monitoring social distance in public places.
British Council announces Digital Pride Festival featuring #MoreFilmsForFreedom
Jun 13, 2020, at 03:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In celebration of global Pride Month in June, British Council presents #MoreFilmsForFreedom, a global collection of three short films that showcase new filmmaking voices supporting creative collaborations which explore LGBTIQ+ themes.