Oct 04, 2014, at 07:33 pm
Can bicycles create a revolution? Yes, so far as preservation of the environment is concerned. Yes, when it comes to cheap transport that spares you the hassle of a bus ride or taking out your car. Yes, when motorized transport with fuel emissions is threatening our lives. Shoma A. Chatterji reports on cycling groups promoting the simplest form of commuting as a neo urban lifestyle .
Kangana Ranaut introduces ASMALLWORLD to India
Oct 03, 2014, at 03:32 am
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IBNS) National award winning actress and Bollywood's fashion poster-girl, Kangana Ranaut hosts a brunch to introduce ASMALLWORLD, the leading international private travel and lifestyle club, to India.
Thomas Cook India announces launch of travel quiz
Sep 30, 2014, at 04:04 am
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): To commemorate World Tourism Day, travel and travel related financial services company Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., has announced the launch of the Thomas Cook Travel Quest-India's first national travel quiz for school students.
Hrithik, Katrina drive Volvo S60 in Bang Bang
Sep 27, 2014, at 04:51 am
Kolkata, Sept 26 (IBNS): Superstars Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif will be seen driving in the luxurious and stylish red Volvo S60 in their upcoming movie Bang Bang that releases on Oct 2.
RB partners with NDTV, FB to launch cleanliness campaign
Sep 27, 2014, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): As the global leader in consumer health and hygiene, RB (formerly called Reckitt Benckiser), on Friday announced a 5 year ambitious program in partnership with NDTV and Facebook-"Dettol-Banega Swachh India".
Hindus upset at Barbie depicted as goddess Kali
Sep 26, 2014, at 02:28 pm
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS) Hindus are upset with an upcoming art show opening in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on Oct 11 depicting iconic Barbie doll as their goddess Kali, calling it highly inappropriate.
Vidya Balan inaugurates PC Jeweller's first showroom in Kolkata
Sep 26, 2014, at 05:38 am
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): After complementing different states and the taste of jeweller connoisseur all around the country, PC Jeweller has launched a new showroom in Kolkata in the presence of Bollywood actress Vidya Balan.
Kolkata college hosts conference on Health Reporting
Sep 25, 2014, at 03:04 pm
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): Kolkata's Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College recently hosted an International Conference on Health Reporting where senior journalists shared their thoughts with the students of the college.
Azva sets golden trends for bridal season
Sep 25, 2014, at 05:44 am
Kolkata,Sept 24 (IBNS): With the onset of the bridal season, Azva by the World Gold Council showcased top trends in gold jewellery for young brides through a grand fashion show at Tollygunge Club in Kolkata.
Sep 25, 2014, at 04:33 am
Durgapur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Tamara has opened its doors in the city of Durgapur with a grand launch of their Global Cuisine Restaurant at the Junction Mall by Tollywood actor Shaheb Bhattacherjee, Mrs. India International Richa Sharma.
Kolkata pays homage to the legend Pankaj Mullick
Sep 25, 2014, at 02:21 am
Kolkata, Sept 24 (IBNS): A day before Mahalaya, a special programme- 'Durga Mahima'- was organized in Kolkata.
Flipkart introduces award-winning Martian Notifier Smartwatch
Sep 24, 2014, at 03:50 am
Bangalore, Sept 23 (IBNS) Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce marketplace, and Martian Watches, a USA-based developer of fashionable smartwatches, Tuesday launched its new Martian Notifier line of smartwatches exclusively on Flipkart.com for Rs 9,999.
Cathay Pacific launches Wine Lift
Sep 24, 2014, at 03:15 am
Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS) Cathay Pacific Cargo has announced the latest addition to its range of specialised airfreight products-Wine LIFT.
Google announces launch of social campaign ReachForTheSky
Sep 24, 2014, at 03:13 am
Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS) Google Tuesday announced the launch of a new social campaign called #ReachForTheSky, in association with MARD initiative.
Bengal observes Mahalaya, gears up for 'Durga Puja'
Sep 23, 2014, at 02:44 pm
Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): The most awaited festival of the Hindus, especially for the Bengali community, the 'Durga Puja', is finally knocking at the door as Kolkata along with the rest of Bengal is observing the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya on Tuesday, which sets the stage for Goddess Durga to leave her abode in Kailash and make her annual trip to her paternal home on earth.
Franklin Templeton launches "Fundtastic Cup"
Sep 23, 2014, at 04:51 am
New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): Mutual fund house Franklin Templeton Investments (India) has launched the Fundtastic Cup, an engaging online investor education game designed on the theme of India's most loved sport-cricket.
Tata Power's Club Enerji celebrates 'World Car Free Day'
Sep 23, 2014, at 03:14 am
Kolkata/ Mumbai, Sept 22 (IBNS): Tata Power's nationwide energy conservation programme, Club Enerji, has constantly endeavored to propagate the critical need to conserve energy and our natural resources across the country through students from various schools.
Kolkata observes 'The International Day for Peace'
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:37 am
Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS) Kolkata joined the rest of the world in observing 'The International Day of Peace'.
Kolkata to host 'Blame It On Yashraj'
Sep 21, 2014, at 05:40 am
Mumbai/Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's GD Birla Sabhaghar is all set to host two shows of Ashvin Gidwani Productions’ (AGP) play 'Blame It On Yashraj' on Sunday.
Author Mehrab Irani launches finance fiction genre with Mad Money Journey
Sep 21, 2014, at 05:27 am
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Jaico Publishing delved into the new genre of finance fiction with their new book Mad Money Journey authored by MehrabIrani, the General Manager of Tata investment Corporation.
Abir, Nusrat launch new boutique hotel near Kolkata airport
Sep 20, 2014, at 04:59 am
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Ethnotel is the hottest new destination for the city fliers just 5 minutes off the NSCBI Airport.
Coca-Cola launches new drink 'Coca-Cola Zero'
Sep 20, 2014, at 04:40 am
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS): Coca-Cola India, one of the country's leading beverage companies, on Friday unveiled 'Coca-Cola Zero'.
NGO launches Durga Puja guide in braille for blinds
Sep 20, 2014, at 04:32 am
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): NIP NGO (National Institute of Professionals), an organization that runs computer training centre for the Blinds came up with an innovative initiative of launching Durga Puja Guide in 'braille' for the blinds and organizing 'Differently Abled and Senior Citizen Friendly Durgotsab Awards' for the year 2014.
VLCC, Radio Mirchi present the Puja Shera Ananya contest to Kolkata
Sep 19, 2014, at 04:45 am
Kolkata, Sept 18 (IBNS): Wellness brand VLCC and radio station Radio Mirchi have launched a contest which gives the women of Kolkata an opportunity win the VLCC Mirchi Puja Shera Ananya crown.
Spaces Home , Beyond by Welspun travels to Kolkata in festive season
Sep 19, 2014, at 04:44 am
Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS): Spaces Home & Beyond-a premium bed, bath and carpet brand by Welspun is organizing a three days brand activation activity, celebrating the auspicious Durga Puja festivities at the South City Mall in Kolkata.
Actress Subhasree unveils Titan Raga's new collection
Sep 19, 2014, at 03:38 am
Kolkata, Sept 18 (IBNS): To celebrate the homecoming of Goddess Durga, Raga from Titan launched Garden of Eden, a collection of ornate watches, in the city on Thursday.
Forevermark Diamonds launches Manish Malhotra's jewellery design
Sep 18, 2014, at 11:27 pm
Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS) Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies, unveiled its collaboration with designer Manish Malhotra, one of India's most influential tastemakers, to design a pair of chandelier earrings under the expertise of Anmol Jewellers.
Fashion brand aLL unveils festive/winter collection
Sep 18, 2014, at 04:08 am
Kolkata, Sept 17 (IBNS): Apparel label aLL, which caters to the plus size market, has unveiled its festive/winter collection 2014.
Ranbir Kapoor joins watch brand Tag Heuer
Sep 17, 2014, at 02:34 am
Mumbai, Sept 16 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor joined the Swiss pioneering watch brand Tag Heuer.
New Delhi: 'Aalishan Pakistan' concludes
Sep 15, 2014, at 06:09 am
New Delhi, Sept 14 ( IBNS): Lifestyle exhibition 'Aalishan Pakistan', which was being held in New Delhi, concluded on a high note today as the expo saw a huge rush of denizens of Delhi who came to get their slice of Pakistan.