Senior citizens of Kolkata celebrate 11th anniversary of elderly support initiative Pronam
Jul 02, 2019, at 05:35 pm
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Many senior citizens of Kolkata, police officials and others recently came together to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of Pronam, a decade-old police initiative to provide the elderly with a support system.
With sweets for puja shaped like tablets and capsules, Digital Googly observes Doctors' Day
Jul 01, 2019, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata: On the Doctors' Day today, Digital Googly, a Kolkata-based digital marketing company, performed a puja ceremony and “havan”, complete with icons from the medical world, to pray for the well-being of doctors.
A fashion show in Kolkata brings to life the LGBTQ community as seen in Indian mythologies
Jul 01, 2019, at 06:08 pm
Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Indian mythology not only has references to transgender men and women but also integrated them within the framework of society.
Indian actress Sheena Chohan awarded Human Rights Hero at the UN
Jun 29, 2019, at 03:06 pm
New York, June 29 (IBNS): Indian actress Sheena Chohan has been awarded the prestigious Human Rights Hero Award at the United Nations in New York for her work enlightening more than 36 million people about their human rights.
Flower boutique launches roses that last longer than one year
Jun 28, 2019, at 06:44 pm
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Fiorella, a popular flower boutique in Kolkata known for its bespoke floral arrangements, recently introduced a range of specially nurtured roses that the company claims will last for nearly a year.
Slum kids were first guests at Jalandhar’s new Subway restaurant
Jun 26, 2019, at 03:45 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) Subway India franchisee Karan Veer Singh inaugurated his new Subway restaurant in Jalandhar by inviting 20 underprivileged children as his first guests. He opened the restaurant at BMC Chowk in Jalandhar, last week.
Jun 24, 2019, at 02:08 pm
Should women, in this age, be forced to wear high heels, however uncomfortable it may be, citing ‘corporate culture? The jury is out following a protest campaign by women in Japan recently. What is the view in India with a high number of women working in the corporate sector today? Madhumita Mookerji probes
Child prodigy Karthik Iyer performs for the Mitty Advocacy Project at San Jose
Jun 19, 2019, at 11:19 am
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Child prodigy and Carnatic percussionist Karthik Iyer mesmerized the audience at the Ananda Aditorium, San Jose, California.
Kolkata: Urmila to present Bande Nrityam 2019 on June 23
Jun 17, 2019, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, June 15 (IBNS): Urmila is all set to present Bande Nrityam at 5pm onward at in Kolkata's Rabindra Sadn.
Kolkata: Acropolis Mall Celebrates Father’s Day
Jun 17, 2019, at 09:53 am
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Acropolis Mall, a shopping mall, celebrated Father’s Day at its premises with much fanfare and fun by presenting “My Super Hero”, a Father’s Day Special Event, in Kolkata on Sunday.
Creative women worldwide take it easy with Etsy
Jun 17, 2019, at 02:05 am
As the sun rises over Kolkata, India, Agnika Banerjee settles behind a desk in the corner of her room, preparing for 8 to 10 hours of crafting delicate and detailed miniatures. Nine hours later, as daylight warms the Midwestern plains in Columbia, Missouri, Melissa Tipton gets ready to mold polymer clay into tiny versions of colorful foods.
Want to Earn Big in Online Games - Play Poker
Jun 13, 2019, at 09:23 pm
Online games are fun to play and one of the biggest entertainment outlets. But fun is not the only thing that you can derive from them. Games like poker and chess help us test and improve mental abilities such as focus, patience, and decision-making skills.
Subhrendu Halder showcases captures of nature and life at Academy of Fine Arts from June 18
Jun 13, 2019, at 03:08 pm
Kolkata: Amid the daily grind of earning a livelihood, passion often takes a backseat. But not for all.
Fiorella launches special gift boxes on the occasion of Father's Day
Jun 12, 2019, at 12:12 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Fiorella, one of Kolkata's popular flower boutiques, has launched a special collection of floral box bouquets, called ‘Tuxedo Box’ and ‘Teal Suede box' as part of their Father's Day collection.
Swissôtel Kolkata launches an all-new Asian Street Bar
Jun 07, 2019, at 06:28 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Swissôtel Kolkata recently announced the opening of Wykiki, the first outlet in the city to bring the best of South Asian cuisine under one roof.
Calcutta Youth Choir pays tribute to its late founder Ruma Guha Thakurta
Jun 07, 2019, at 06:10 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Calcutta Youth Choir, which is known for their performance of folk and mass songs, paid tribute to one of its founders late Ruma Guha Thakurta recently.
Wild Stone signs on actor Ranbir Kapoor
Jun 04, 2019, at 05:21 pm
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): Wild Stone, a popular male grooming brand from McNROE, roped in actor Ranbir Kapoor as their brand ambassador.
Kolkata: Rotary International District 3291 and Rotary Club of Belur felicitates Board toppers
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, June 3 (IBNS): Rotary International District 3291 and Rotary Club of Belur felicitated the top ranked students from different boards at CONNECTIONS -District Assembly at the Hyatt Regency.
The Body Shop presents new introductions in summer
Jun 01, 2019, at 09:35 pm
Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): The Body Shop, the iconic global beauty brand, has presented multiple new introductions for its customers this summer.
Feeling tired after a full night’s sleep? You may have sleep apnea
Jun 01, 2019, at 11:48 am
Sleep is one of the states of consciousness that gives much-needed rest to the physiological functions of the body to recuperate for the next day. Sleep apnea is one of the highly underdiagnosed medical condition which can not only prevent you from having a restful sleep but also cause serious harm to your vital organs by drastically reducing the oxygen saturation levels in your body. Debayani Bose with clinical inputs from Dr. Raghavendra Rao, HOD, CAM, HCG Oncology, throws light on the medical condition and ways to manage it.
The Simple Yet Endearing Gujarati Wedding Rituals
May 29, 2019, at 09:55 pm
Gujarat is known as the land of colours and food and Gujarati people are known for the hospitable nature and warmth. This culture and vibe reflect in every Gujarati Matrimony. The rituals and ceremonies that are part of a Gujarati wedding are all about vibrancy and joy. Gujarati weddings never have a dull moment with everyone in the family taking equal part in the entire affair. These weddings bring everyone together in joy and are considered a fun affair.
What Makes Tennis So Interesting?
May 29, 2019, at 05:59 pm
When you’re a bettor, betting on sports is one of your favorite things to do. You either bet on football, handball, basketball or bet on hockey onlineon hockeygamebets.com. But did you know tennis is an option too?
May 29, 2019, at 11:46 am
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Bangalore, Gurgaon top 5 tech cities in Asia pacific: CBRE report
May 27, 2019, at 04:57 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (UNI) Bangalore and Gurgaon have emerged as top 5 tech cities in Asia pacific, says CBRE, a commercial real estate services and investment firm, in its report on the tech cities in Asia Pacific.
Top chefs join the Sublimotion gastronomic performance at Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza in Spain
May 21, 2019, at 03:56 pm
Sublimotion, the leading gastronomic performance in the world, will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, where it will launch its sixth season and share all the experience acquired over the last 5 years with the public.
Now drones devloped by Kolkata girl in USA explore the seas
May 17, 2019, at 04:35 pm
Sampriti Bhattacharyya of Kolkata has developed underwater drones that could help in rescue missions and explorations, as well as prevent radiation leakage under the sea. SPAN writer Jason Chiang of Los Angeles meets the innovator
Easiest way to target women is by aiming at her sexuality: Seema Goswami
May 17, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Journalist-author Seema Goswami, who had an opportunity to interview former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee during her career, was the guest author at An Author’s Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata on May 10. In an interactive session with her husband, celebrity journalist Vir Sanghvi, Goswami spoke at length about her book Race Course Road and also women’s position in politics. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Things Owners Worry About Chauffeur Driven Cars & How to Tackle Them
May 15, 2019, at 11:20 am
Hiring a chauffeur for your car makes it comfortable to commute even during rush hours while you catch up with your family or friends over a call. A chauffeur also makes it easy for you to not hackle for parking space while you are getting late for an important meeting or a movie. Another plus side is that you always have a designated driver present with you. You can also stop worrying when your kids get picked and dropped from school and other places without you having to drive them everywhere.
India to have 859 million smartphones users in 2022: ASSOCHAM-PwC
May 13, 2019, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): The number of smartphone users in the country is expected to double to 859 million by 2022 from 468 million users in 2017 growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%, according to an ASSOCHAM-PwC joint study.
May 11, 2019, at 02:33 pm
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): Cafe Annyo rut-E, Golf Green joined hands with Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City to launch a financial year calendar for Corporate and Business enterprises to spread awareness about the need for carrier detection of Thalassaemia Trait and to spread Thalassaemia Free India campaign.