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Manipur: 3 children, 3 women missing following Jiribam encounter which killed 10 suspected Kuki militants | Kerala IAS officer N Prashanth aka 'Collector Bro' suspended for calling senior bureaucrat 'psychopath' | Manipur: 11 suspected Kuki militants killed in retaliation against attack on CRPF post in Jiribam | Man who issued death threat to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan arrested from Chhattisgarh | RG Kar: Arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy claims ex-Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal framed him in the case | UK PM approves world's second 6th-gen stealth fighter aircraft developed to counter Russia, China | Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov calls on PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership | Karnataka Minister sparks row with racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy | BJP urges EC to 'reprimand, censure' Rahul Gandhi for spreading 'lies' in Maharashtra poll campaign | 10 suspected Kuki insurgents killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jibram, curfew imposed

Tarun Tahiliani debuts in east with launch of Kolkata boutique

Jan 26, 2019, at 12:56 pm

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani last week made his debut in eastern India with the launch of Kolkata boutigue at Galleria 1910 here.

Social media use can be blamed for feeling lonely: Study finds

Jan 23, 2019, at 04:08 pm

Pittsburg, Jan 23 (IBNS): Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness, scientists with the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media Technology and Health (MTH) report today in the American Journal of Health Promotion. 

Inside the world of online rummy: Thrilling tournaments and grand prizes

Jan 22, 2019, at 05:00 pm

It is no news that online gaming is spreading like wildfire, with new trends sweeping the marketplace every day. Affordable internet, inexpensive smartphones, great connectivity, and swift adaptation have led to the rise in popularity of online gaming, including those involving cash prizes. In view of this phenomenon, one game that’s got people of all ages hooked is online rummy. 

Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas gets underway in Varanasi

Jan 21, 2019, at 06:44 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The 15th Edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas got off to a grand start at Deendayal Hastakala Sankul in Varanasi on Monday.

Now coconut shells sold on Amazon, netizens left amused

Jan 16, 2019, at 05:37 pm

New York, Jan 16 (IBNS): The internet is full of several amazing events occurring regularly and believe it or not e-commerce giant Amazon recently sold coconut shells on its website and at a whopping price of USD 9.80.

LFW: Shantanu, Nikhil gear up to present their Recruit SS’19 collection

Jan 15, 2019, at 05:21 pm

Kolkata / Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS):  One of the most popular and loved designer duos of the Indian fashion industry, Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra are all set to present their latest collection, Recruit SS’19 at their first ever Finale at Lakmé Fashion Week.

Memory of pain enhances pain responses in males, not females: Study

Jan 13, 2019, at 05:03 pm

New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): The general assumption is that people have a poor memory for pain, but both men and male mice clearly remember physically painful experiences and become stressed by the experience, says a new study by Loren Martin, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, and colleagues at McGill University in Montreal.  

Decathlon enters Kolkata, opens store in Salt Lake

Jan 12, 2019, at 06:53 pm

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Decathlon, the French sporting goods retailer in the world, last week kept its footprint in Kolkata by opening its first store in Salt Lake area.

More than 90% risk their safety by not using rear seat-belts: Nissan-SaveLIFE study

Jan 11, 2019, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): A new research report by Nissan India and SaveLIFE Foundation brought attention to the startling number of Indians compromising their and their childrens’ safety.

UNSW Sydney's team producing high-quality building products made from old clothing and mixed waste glass

Jan 11, 2019, at 02:45 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an effective process to turn old clothing and textiles into high-quality building products such as flat panels.

Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul opens exhibition to help women entrepreneurs

Jan 11, 2019, at 01:35 pm

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS)  Sarojini Nalini Dutt Memorial Association has recently organized a two-day exhibition cum fundraiser for supporting women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups and NGO's .

Vocalist Sohini Roy Chowdhury regales audience at city concert

Jan 11, 2019, at 01:19 pm

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) Versatile vocalist Sohini Roy Chowdhury,  from the Kirana Gharana, recently performed at the 5th Annual Chowdhury House Concert organised by Calcutta Performing Arts Foundation.

British doctor Jack Preger retires after 40 years of service to Kolkata’s poorest

Jan 11, 2019, at 11:34 am

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) Forty years after he first opened his medical bag and started treating the poorest of the poor on the pavements of Kolkata, Dr Jack Preger  has decided to retire.

Shopping makes you happy, materialism is not that bad: Study

Jan 02, 2019, at 05:43 pm

Amsterdam, Jan 2 (IBNS): People who attach great importance to buying or having things are often referred to as ‘materialistic’, which is generally regarded as being a ‘bad’ quality.

Google ushers in new year with an adorable doodle

Jan 01, 2019, at 02:21 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): As Tuesday ushered in a new year, popular search engine Google did not lag behind to delight netizens with an adorable doodle on its homepage marking the start of a new almanac.

Jyoti Singh wins ‘Miss Bihar-2018’ title, Nisha is first runner-up

Dec 30, 2018, at 04:40 pm

Patna, Dec 30 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): Jyoti Singh won the title of “Miss Bihar, 2018” at an event organized here on Friday. 

The Best iPhone Models

Dec 28, 2018, at 10:44 am

Google doodle on Baba Amte's birth anniversary

Dec 26, 2018, at 09:54 am

New York, Dec 26 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Wednesday honoured Indian social worker and activist Murlidhar Devidas Amte on his 104 birth anniversary.

Google doodles on Christmas

Dec 25, 2018, at 04:47 pm

New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Tuesday wished people on the occasion of Happy Holidays by decorating its website with a gorgeous animated doodle.

Serendipity Arts Festival 2018 focused on India and Goa's intangible heritage

Dec 24, 2018, at 04:08 pm

Panaji, Dec 24 (IBNS): While the curtains fell on Goa's Serendipity Arts Festival 2018, the organisers said that their Foundation's work on India and the region’s intangible heritage is a round the year activity.

One should not forget to work on inside world: Gaur Gopal Das

Dec 23, 2018, at 12:25 pm

Monk-motivational strategist-author Gaur Gopal Das has recently launched his book Life's Amazing Secrets: How to Find Balance and Purpose in your Life at Starmark in South City Mall in Kolkata. In an exclusive chat with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Das tries to sketch the path one should follow in the modern world

Enhance the flavors of Christmas with the new range of tea from Oh Cha

Dec 21, 2018, at 02:43 pm

Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): Oh Cha, a boutique tea company, is ready to refresh your Christmas celebration with some exotic flavored tea.

Google doodle marks 2018 winter solstice

Dec 21, 2018, at 09:47 am

New York, Dec 21 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Friday decorated its homepage with a snowy doodle to mark the  2018 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year when the Earth is farthest from the Sun.  

Catriona Gray of the Philippines crowned Miss Universe

Dec 17, 2018, at 08:51 pm

Bangkok, Dec 17 (IBNS): Catriona Gray, 24, of the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 on Monday.

Food Delivery Apps

Dec 15, 2018, at 11:51 am

Delivering Food through App What is Food Delivery App? Online food delivery is basically the process of delivering the food or takeout from local restaurants or food cooperative through a web page or app. Payment can be the amongst others either by credit card, Paypal or cash with the restaurants returning a percentage to the online food company. A customer will search for his/her favorite restaurant which is usually filtered via a type of cuisine and choose from the available items and they also have an option to choose delivery or pick-up.

Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival to commence from January 18

Dec 14, 2018, at 02:48 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): The 10th edition of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival is set to take place from January 18 to 20, 2019.

Artimas Fashions debuts One8 innerwear look of Virat Kohli

Dec 10, 2018, at 06:48 pm

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Artimas Fashions Private Limited, and licensee of One8 innerwear brand showcased the first look of its innerwear range on Monday.

Harmful myths about migration and health used to justify exclusion policies: Study

Dec 10, 2018, at 03:52 pm

London, Dec 10 (IBNS): Myths about migration and health – including that migrants are disease carriers and are a burden on services – are pervasive and harmful to individuals and society, according to a new global report led by UCL and The Lancet. 

Internet milestone reached, as more than 50 per cent go online: UN telecoms agency

Dec 08, 2018, at 07:18 am

New York, Dec 8 (IBNS): For the first time, more than half of the world’s population of nearly 8 billion will be using the internet by the end of 2018, the United Nations telecommunications agency announced on Friday.

Newly opened south Kolkata beauty salon wants to provide gainful employment to underprivileged girls

Dec 07, 2018, at 06:00 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): The recent opening of a new beauty salon and academy, 'Style n Chic', in the middle of the wedding season came as a welcome news to residents of Jodhpur Park in south Kolkata.