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Exhibition on rice and seed starts in Kolkata

May 03, 2015, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): An exhibition showcasing varieties of folk seeds and other crops was inaugurated in Kolkata on Saturday.

MTV Bollyland's Kolkata chapter gets underway

May 03, 2015, at 10:45 pm

Kolkata, May 2(IBNS) MTV Bollyland, MTV’s latest venture is all about Bollywood music fused with electronic beats.

Addressed as 'Maa' is a humbling feeling : Alakananda Roy

May 03, 2015, at 05:34 am

Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS) Danseuse Alakananda Roy has dedicated the 'Pathikrit Samman' award, in recognition of her work for the prison inmates to the 'Children of God'.

New Volvo cars brand campaign features Swedish producer Avicii

May 01, 2015, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS) : Volvo Cars and Swedish artist and producer Avicii announce a creative cooperation to celebrate their Swedish roots with a new recording and music video, due for global release on May 8.

LG G Flex2 available in India

May 01, 2015, at 08:59 pm

Mumbai, May 1 (IBNS) LG Electronics announced the availability of its premium flagship smartphone, LG G Flex2 in India, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with X10 LTE, a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., at a celebrity studded event in Mumbai.

Jacqueline Fernandez signed on as brand ambassador of Glares by Titan

May 01, 2015, at 06:32 pm

Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): Titan has signed on celebrated acttress Jacqueline Fernandez as the brand ambassador for its sunglass brand, Glares by Titan.

India joins rest of the world in celebrating May Day

May 01, 2015, at 02:51 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): India on Friday joined the rest of the world in commemorating May Day, which is observed as a public holiday in many countries.

Jacqueline signed on as brand ambassador of Glares by Titan

May 01, 2015, at 02:50 am

Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS): Titan has signed on celebrated actor Jacqueline Fernandez as the brand ambassador for its sunglass brand, Glares by Titan.

Urban bookstores: More the merrier

Apr 30, 2015, at 10:13 pm

Apart from adding new dimensions to the way they treated the young book-lovers in cities, bookstores have come a long way by slowly and steadily gliding their way into becoming luxury lifestyle stores for the urbanites as they offer more than just books. Torsha Banerjee reports.

Mercedes Benz inaugurates 'Safe Roads' in New Delhi

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:39 am

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) Mercedes-Benz and its group companies Mercedes-Benz India (MBIL), Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and Daimler Financial Services India (DFS) inaugurated their unique Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, 'Safe Roads', in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Titan Eyeplus celebrates annual "Sunglass Carnival"

Apr 29, 2015, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): The summers are back and Titan Eyeplus is ready to set the tone for the season with their annual “Sunglass Carnival” retail promotion. Titan Eyeplus encourages shoppers to chase the sun and add some new pairs of sunglasses to their summer wardrobes.

Creative Stop Couture by Amit Behki opens its store in Gurgaon

Apr 28, 2015, at 06:26 pm

Gurgaon, Apr 28 (IBNS): With the aim of strengthening its presence across Delhi-NCR, designer Amit Behki launched his second flagship store here.

Book on Sourav Ganguly unveiled in Kolkata

Apr 28, 2015, at 05:14 pm

Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS) Debut author Saptarshi Sarkar's book on ex-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly was launched on Monday at an event hosted by the publishers HarperCollins Publishers India at Starmark bookstore in Kolkata.

Shruti to promote a new variant of Navratna Cool Talc

Apr 27, 2015, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Indian FMCG major Emami Limited has roped in Bollywood actor and singer Shruti Haasan for its brand Navratna Cool Talc.

Global breakfast now with morning cuppa at Biker's Cafe

Apr 27, 2015, at 09:53 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS) Adding zing to the global cuisine menu in Kolkata’s food hub, a national theme restaurant chain has now introduced breakfast combo dishes from Japan to faraway Mexico for the wearied morning joggers and bikers.

Pernia Qureshi launches her personal website

Apr 24, 2015, at 10:39 pm

Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS) Fashion entrepreneur turned actor Pernia Qureshi has launched a website for her followers.

Shakespeare's 451st Birth Anniversary celebrated with plays

Apr 24, 2015, at 06:29 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Thespian Biplab Dasgupta, elocutionist-actor-presenter Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee and actor Bobby Chakraborty took on the centre stage at a city studio to enact excerpts from the William Shakespeare's popular plays as the city celebrated the 451st birth anniversary of the Bard of Avon.

Lakme 9to5 Insta Light promises instantly lit-up skin

Apr 24, 2015, at 01:57 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): Lakme's all new Lakme 9to5 Insta Light will put an end to women's quest for instantly lit-up skin, without any effort.

Dr. K Radhakrishnan conferred with P C Chandra Puraskaar 2015

Apr 23, 2015, at 11:35 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS) Dr. K Radhakrishnan, ISRO's 'Man of Steel', has received the P C Chandra Puraskaar 2015.

Daiwik Hotels launches in Shirdi

Apr 23, 2015, at 04:23 am

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): After debuting with a unique concept of speciality pilgrimage hospitality with the launch of its first property in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Daiwik Hotels Private Limited, launched its second property in Shirdi.

Aircel committed to construct toilets, provide sanitation facilities for TN schools

Apr 23, 2015, at 03:18 am

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Mobile service provider Aircel has pledged a contribution of Rs. 82.6 Lacs towards the 'Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan'.

Story celebrated its 1st anniversary on Bengali New Year

Apr 22, 2015, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Story, one of the most talked about leisure stores of the city, celebrated its 1st anniversary on Bengali New Year, i.e, Poila Boishak, at their Elgin Road store in Kolkata.

Google doodles on Earth Day

Apr 22, 2015, at 05:35 pm

New York, Apr 22 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Wednesday celebrated Earth Day with a beautiful doodle on its homepage.

Hotel Sahara Star brings back Mango Mania for summer

Apr 21, 2015, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai, Apr 21 (IBNS): In the ongoing summer, Hotel Sahara Star, the five star deluxe ushers in the King of Fruits with the ultimate sinfully exotic 'Mango Mania' a delectable spread of juicy lip smacking mango preparations.

Uber announces association with BookMyShow for T20 cricket season

Apr 21, 2015, at 05:25 pm

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Uber has announced its association with BookMyShow as their official logistics partner for the ongoing T20 cricket season.

Thomas Cook India launches the 'Art of Travel' coffee table book

Apr 21, 2015, at 05:18 am

New Delhi, April 20 (IBNS): Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., travel and travel related financial services company, on Monday launched 'The Art of Travel'- a coffee table book in collaboration with the Israel Ministry.

Raymond Weil unveils Gibson inspired music specal edition Nabucco

Apr 17, 2015, at 05:44 pm

New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil on Friday announced its new product collaboration with Gibson Brands, the fastest growing company in the music and sound industries, combining forces to create a very special nabucco timepiece that will be unveiled during Baselworld 2015.

LG to give out G4 smartphone as part of its consumer experience campaign in India

Apr 16, 2015, at 09:10 pm

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS) As part of its most ambitious smartphone introduction yet, LG Electronics India will select a handful of Indian consumers who will ‘test drive’ the new LG G4 smartphone weeks before its official launch.

Tenon eyes listing in India by 2017

Apr 16, 2015, at 08:33 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS):Facility management and security business firm Tenon plans to go public by listing itself on the domestic bourses by the end of 2017.

LOreal Paris introduces HydraFresh Grape Seeds Night Mask-In Jelly

Apr 14, 2015, at 11:32 pm

Mumbai, April 14 (IBNS): L'Oréal Paris laboratories has introduce HydraFresh Night Mask-In Jelly, an innovative jelly texture that wraps your skin like a sleeping mask for non-stop water replenishment while you're asleep.