Sentinelese in shadows: Clear and Present Danger
Dec 04, 2018, at 02:41 pm
The young American missionary killed at the North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by the protected Sentinelese tribe highlighted the dangers the six protected tribes of the Islands face in light of increasing tourist inflow. Earlier this year, Indian government announced big plans to boost tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands but post this incident experts ask authorities to maintain the status quo. Mongabay India writers Sahana Ghosh and Mayank Aggarwal report
School children present plays to mark Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary
Dec 04, 2018, at 11:34 am
Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS): School children of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal had recently presented plays on Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, to mark his 150th birth anniversary celebrations.
Car Subscription – Upgrade your Lifestyle with No Compromises
Nov 29, 2018, at 09:31 pm
The pleasures of having a car at your disposal at all time are incomparable. From urgent scenarios to leisurely and daily requirements, having your own transport is the ticket to freedom and control over your own schedule. However, owning a car also comes with a set of liabilities. It is an expensive affair and down payments, EMIs, and maintenance can corrode into the regular budget. But all is not lost for those who want to drive a car and call it theirs. ZAP’s new take on the traditional car lease model is helping thousands of people achieve this much-appreciated lifestyle upgrade.
Dreaming of a Deepika-Ranveer style wedding? Check out Shaadi by Marriott
Nov 29, 2018, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Even if you are not a Bollywood star or from a wealthy industrialist's family, there is no reason why you should not have a grand wedding.
Shangri- La Hotel Dubai: Spoilt for a Choice
Nov 28, 2018, at 03:46 pm
Dubai is a city like no other.
Wealthy American Indians eye sea-facing South Florida condo like Muse as second home
Nov 28, 2018, at 11:44 am
Miami, Nov 27 (IBNS) Imagine when rest of America is reeling under a cold wave, you are relaxing in an expansive balcony overlooking an incredibly panoramic ocean in South Florida in a smart and sprawling apartment building.
Miss Deaf Asia: This Haryana girl hears no evil
Nov 24, 2018, at 04:50 pm
Nishtha Dudeja is the first Indian girl to wear the crown of Miss Deaf Asia 2018. While many have perhaps not heard of such a beauty pageant, she contested it and won and now is all set to receive a national award from the President of India in December. She shares her journey of struggle and success with students in a school and IBNS-TWF
Uber Eats India appoints Alia Bhatt as brand ambassador
Nov 22, 2018, at 08:25 pm
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): Taking its presence in India a notch higher, Uber Eats, a food delivery platform, on Thursday announced the appointment of leading actress and youth icon, Alia Bhatt, as its brand ambassador.
Puri: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates 'World Toilet Day' sand art, PM Modi appreciates him
Nov 19, 2018, at 06:45 pm
Puri, Nov 19 (IBNS): Popular sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Monday created a sand art here to mark World Toilet Day which also earned the appreciation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shaze launches its store in Kolkata
Nov 17, 2018, at 10:50 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Contemporary lifestyle brand Shaze has recently launched its store in the city.
Google decorates its homepage with a doodle to mark special event
Nov 16, 2018, at 09:47 am
New York, Nov 16 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Friday celebrated a special event by creating a doodle which decorated its homepage.
CRY celebrates Children’s Day with #YellowFellow campaign
Nov 15, 2018, at 01:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) On the occasion of Children’s Day this year on Nov 14, children's rights organisation CRY launched #YellowFellow – a pan-India campaign that celebrates childhood in the coolest, quirkiest and most creative way possible.
Community choirs reduce loneliness and increase interest in life for older adults: Study
Nov 11, 2018, at 07:39 pm
New York, Nov 11 (IBNS): An innovative San Francisco program of community choirs for older adults found that singing in a choir reduced loneliness and increased interest in life, but did not improve cognition or physical function, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco.
Santoor maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya’s new album releases
Nov 07, 2018, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Santoor maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya recently released his latest musical album “Hamsadhwani” at his recital studio at Moore Avenue.
West Bengal observes Kali Puja today
Nov 06, 2018, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS); Continuing the spirit of festivity and enjoyment, people of West Bengal on Tuesday observed Kali Puja.
fbb's new store launched in Bangalore by popular actress Manvitha Harish
Nov 05, 2018, at 07:38 pm
Bangalore, Nov 5 (IBNS): fbb – India’s most preferred fashion destination – launched its new store in Bangalore.
Kitabe launches Shashi Tharoor’s The Paradoxical Prime Minister in Kolkata
Nov 05, 2018, at 05:18 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Author and politician Shashi Tharoor was in Kolkata to attend the launch of his book The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi and his India organized by Kitabe – a book launching forum initiated by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement Limited – at the Bengal Rowing Club (BRC).
Google doodles to celebrate 82nd birth anniversary of Greek professor Michael Dertouzos
Nov 05, 2018, at 04:55 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google on Monday decorated its homepage with a doodle to mark the 82nd birth anniversary of Greek professor Michael Dertouzos.
Decorate your home with some designer rugs this Diwali
Nov 05, 2018, at 12:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Wondering how to glam up the house to welcome guests this festive season? How about some fine designer rugs? Pop into Cocoon Fine Rugs’ flagship gallery in Kolkata and you will be spoiled for choice, with a huge selection of contemporary rugs and oriental carpets.
Academician and author Rajdeep Chowdhury organises LIT FIESTA 2018
Nov 03, 2018, at 01:12 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): Academician and author Rajdeep Chowdhury has recently organised LIT FIESTA 2018 at Rabindranath Tagore Centre, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in the city.
Nov 02, 2018, at 05:51 pm
Turin, Italy, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Department of Humanities, University of Turin, Italy, will host the 10th death anniversary International Symposium in memory of late Dr. Prabha Khaitan titled “Translating existentialism in South Asia,” under the auspices of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Kolkata, and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Women and Gender - CIRSDe, Turin on Nov 30.
Heena Gorsia, Rotary Club of Calcutta presents Samman to Usha Uthup
Nov 02, 2018, at 05:37 pm
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Noted educationist and Rotary Club President Heena Gorsia and Rotary Club of Calcutta presented Samman an initiative by the to the legendary singer Usha Uthup at a program at Rotary Sadan recently.
Kolkata: Bihaan Music launches Sadhana album
Nov 02, 2018, at 05:28 pm
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Bihaan Music has launched the album entitled "Sadhana" of noted classical vocalist of Kirana Gharana Sohini Roy Chowdhury recently.
Oct 29, 2018, at 05:39 pm
In Toronto's Bloor Street West, the Bata Shoe Museum (BSM) is an ode to the civilisation's Cinderella story. Sujoy Dhar visits the only museum of its kind founded by Bata Shoes first lady Sonja Bata who passed away this year, after a lifetime in collecting footwear from every corner of the world
Bengal celebrates Lakhsmi Puja today
Oct 24, 2018, at 07:30 pm
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Days after West Bengal witnessed Durga Puja celebration, a spirit of festivity returned to the state on Wednesday as people worshipped Goddess of Wealth and prosperity-Lakshmi.
Prodyut Mukherjee, Payel Mukherjee and others judge 30 puja pandals of Kolkata
Oct 15, 2018, at 02:31 pm
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Musical artist Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee along with several Bengali actors were spotted judging 30 Durga puja pandals for a cause with Rotary Club of Calcutta.
Manicktalla Chaltabagan Puja’s theme pitches Kolkata for UNESCO's “City of Literature†honour
Oct 15, 2018, at 12:01 pm
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS): Kavigurur Shantinir [The Bard (Tagore)’s peace abode] is the theme of the Chaltabagan Durga Puja marking its 76th year here as the organisers of the famous puja of the City of Joy pitches Kolkata to the UNESCO to declare it as City of Literature in league with some other global cities.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation and British Council sign collaboration on arts
Oct 15, 2018, at 10:14 am
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Kolkata-based literary, performing arts and cultural organisation - Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) - and the British Council on Sunday signed a formal agreement on arts to work together to promote art and culture of the two countries in India and United Kingdom.
Antisocial behaviours in children linked to parenting: Study finds
Oct 14, 2018, at 05:53 pm
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Less parental warmth and more harshness in the home environment affect how aggressive children become and whether they lack empathy and a moral compass, according to a new study.
Clues that suggest lying may be deceptive, study finds
Oct 14, 2018, at 04:18 pm
London, Oct 14 (IBNS): The verbal and physical signs of lying are harder to detect than people believe, a study suggests.