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Industry captains discuss the future of the workplace at an IBSA organised meet in Kolkata

Jun 07, 2023, at 01:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Will globalization and technological advancements bring a sea change in the workplace? What will the worker, workplace and work itself look like in the future?

Pride Month: English translation of the queer fiction of Krishnagopal Mallick to be launched in Kolkata

Jun 01, 2023, at 08:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Rooted in the 1968 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month, observed annually in June since 1999, began in the United States and gradually spread to the rest of the world.

Sister Nivedita statue to be unveiled in UK's Wimbledon on July 1

May 23, 2023, at 06:08 am

London/IBNS: A statue commemorating Sister Nivedita, an Irish-born educator and advocate for women's education and India's nationalism, will be unveiled in London's Wimbledon on July 1.

Swayam Siddha Awards: Kolkata organisation honours seven women achievers from the city

May 20, 2023, at 02:07 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City felicitated seven women achievers from Kolkata at the 15th edition of the Swayam Siddha awards.

Nagaland: Rev Dr Chingmak Chang inspires young leaders at SJU with talk on qualities of successful social entrepreneurs

May 13, 2023, at 06:03 am

Chümoukedima/Nagaland: Rev Dr Chingmak Chang, founder and Secretary of the Eleotheros Christian Society (ECS) Tuensang, delivered a motivational talk at St Joseph University (SJU) in Chümoukedima, on May 5.

Hollywood celebrity Dame Munni Irone emphasizes inner spirituality and sustainable infrastructure at NEHU session

May 12, 2023, at 05:10 am

Shillong/IBNS: Dr. Dame Munni Irone, a Hollywood celebrity, philanthropist, and author, has emphasized the importance of inner spirituality and peace for economic growth, during an interactive session at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

NEISSR Fest concludes with a call to empower women and society

May 12, 2023, at 04:33 am

Dimapur/Nagaland: The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) held a closing ceremony for NEISSR Fest on May 5 at Peace Centre Hall, Chümoukedima under the theme ‘Engage, Energize, Evolve’.

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

May 05, 2023, at 08:40 am

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

India to host Global Buddhist Summit; PM Modi to inaugurate

Apr 19, 2023, at 01:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Global Buddhist Summit to be held in New Delhi on April 20 and 21 this year.

Public Relations expert Subir Ghosh authors book on effective business communication

Apr 11, 2023, at 06:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:: Be it academics or industry, language is frequently used as a baffle wall rather than a means of communication, said Subir Ghosh, a well-known public relations expert and academician.

New books from IGNCA to provide fresh insights into Buddhist studies

Mar 02, 2023, at 01:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) recently launched three books related to Buddhism.

Catch Sorabh Pant live in Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata tomorrow

Feb 21, 2023, at 05:48 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Stand-up comedian Sorabh Pant will be performing live at Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata on Wednesday.

Kolkata raises voice to spread awareness about paediatric cancer

Feb 17, 2023, at 02:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent performing artists from Kolkata, including Padmashri Usha Uthup and national award winning actor Rituparna Sengupta, recently participated at an annual fundraiser program in the city to raise awareness about paediatric cancer.

Kolkata mall hosting Christmas special bakery festival till December 25

Dec 23, 2022, at 09:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For an early start to the Christmas celebrations, you may visit the ‘Flavours of Bakery’ Festival being held at the Acropolis Mall in Kolkata.

Mega EV Rally organised in Kolkata

Dec 15, 2022, at 10:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A Mega EV Rally was recently organised in Kolkata by the West Bengal government and Altius Auto Solutions Pvt. Ltd.- also jointly organizing the 16th EV Expo currently underway at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan.

Hard Rock Cafe to celebrate its fifth anniversary with Quad Squad

Dec 14, 2022, at 08:32 pm

Kolkata: Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata is all ready to kickstart their fifth anniversary with a special rocking Quad Squad Night with four different rock bands The Grooverz, Urban Monkz, Emeli and Goshai Gang.

MAKAUT to hold two-day Murshidabad Heritage Conclave 2022 begins tomorrow

Nov 23, 2022, at 11:07 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal is organizing Murshidabad Heritage Conclave 2022 on the occasion of the World Heritage Week at the ILEAD premises on Nov 24 and 25.

Street food festival Chatpata at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata attracts a large weekend crowd

Nov 14, 2022, at 06:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  The weekend found a large Kolkata crowd enjoying the nip in the air with an outing to the food festival organised at the popular shopping zone, the Acropolis Mall, in the southern part of the city. 

Emami Art Experimental Film Festival 2022 to be held from Nov 9-13

Nov 08, 2022, at 08:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Emami Art Experimental Film Festival 2022 by Emami Art is scheduled to be held from Nov 9 to 13 at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity in Anandapur, Kolkata.

Organisations in Murshidabad come together to prevent human trafficking

Sep 20, 2022, at 05:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Path Welfare Society, an organisation which has been working in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal since 2010, recently unveiled a joint action plan with the Border Security Post (BSF, Khandua Post) and the Bilbora Kopra Gram Panchayat, to prevent human trafficking and gender violence.

Organisations in Murshidabad come together to prevent human trafficking

Sep 20, 2022, at 04:41 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Path Welfare Society, an organisation which has been working in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal since 2010, recently unveiled a joint action plan with the Border Security Post (BSF, Khandua Post) and the Bilbora Kopra Gram Panchayat, to prevent human trafficking and gender violence.

Mentaid's children perform at St. Pauls' Cathedral in Kolkata

Sep 17, 2022, at 11:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Mentaid was organised at the St. Paul’s Cathedral here earlier this month.

#HumJiyenge: A panel discussion to spread awareness on World Suicide Prevention Day

Sep 13, 2022, at 03:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A panel discussion was held at Kolkata's Press Club on the occasion of the World Suicide Prevention Day last week.

Asia! Asia! Asia! to celebrate BTS leader Kim Namjoon's birthday on Sept 12

Sep 11, 2022, at 05:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In exciting news for BTS fans, popular restaurant Asia! Asia! Asia! is all set to celebrate the South Korean band's leader Kim Namjoon's birthday in Kolkata Monday.

Head to Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata to listen to Shraddha Sharma tomorrow

Sep 09, 2022, at 06:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: India’s YouTube sensation Shraddha Sharma will be performing live at Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata this Saturday.

Voluntary blood donation camp organized by Geetesh Sharma Memorial Committee

Aug 23, 2022, at 05:13 am

Kolkata: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized by Geetesh Sharma Memorial Committee on Sunday at Kolkata's Momin High School near Raja Bazar to commemorate the 90th Birth Anniversary of veteran journalist and eminent author Geetesh Sharma.

Decathlon Shakespeare Sarani in Kolkata celebrates first anniversary

Aug 19, 2022, at 05:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Shakespeare Sarani store of Decathlon, the French global sporting goods retailer, recently celebrated its first anniversary, with fanfare.

Bengaluru restaurant serves 75 special dishes to mark India’s 75th Independence Day; offers discount to military personnel and their families

Aug 12, 2022, at 12:01 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: The city’s train-themed restaurant Platform 65 has curated a menu consisting of 75 special dishes to mark India’s 75th Independence Day.

Kolkata elocutionist conceptualises documentary Bagher Din for Global Tiger Day observation this year

Jul 22, 2022, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Revered, loved or feared, the tiger has always evoked a sense of awe among its beholders.

Unmish organises 7th edition of Poornam 2022

Jul 17, 2022, at 01:51 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based non-profit organisation Unmish organised the seventh edition of Poornam 2022 last month.