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Check out the Lohri party at JW Marriott Kolkata with tradtional food and music

Jan 09, 2020, at 01:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata, keen to explore the diverse culture and traditions of India has decided to highlight the Punjab's harvest festival Lohri, mid January.

Kids' entertainment channel hosts special carnival at Kolkata's popular entertainment park

Jan 07, 2020, at 06:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kids' entertainment channel Sony YAY! recently held a carnival for the young brigade and their families at Kolkata's Nicco Park.

Kolkata gets ready to witness vintage and classic car rally tomorrow

Jan 04, 2020, at 07:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata is all set to witness a vintage and classic car rally on Sunday.

Check out how video artists are addressing varios issues through their work at the VAICA exhibition

Dec 30, 2019, at 06:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Comet Media Foundation, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, and Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation have come together to hold an exhibition titled VAICA or Video Art by Indian Contemporary Artists.

Five Kolkata restaurants that are going beyond the regular menu to welcome the New Year

Dec 28, 2019, at 01:08 pm

A quick guide telling you what's happening in Kolkata and where. Some of the restaurants and cafes will run their special menu for an extended period. 

New Year Party List -- a quick guide telling you what's happening in Kolkata and where

Dec 28, 2019, at 01:03 pm

A quick look at some of Kolkata's most happening places and what they have planned  to welcome the New Year.

Kolkata airport staff undergo special training on handling passengers with special needs

Dec 27, 2019, at 04:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In recognition of the importance of handling air passengers with special needs and making their journey a pleasant experience, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and British Deputy High Commission Kolkata jointly organised a training on ‘Soft Skills Development’ at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport.

The Calcutta Art and Flea Project - Kolkata’s first Zero-Waste Youth Festival

Dec 27, 2019, at 12:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: To make people aware of the impact of climate change and how to deal with the problem, Kolkata will host for the first time a Zero-Waste Youth Festival in accordance with the  United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Climate Action (UN SDG for Climate Action).

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata rings in its first New Year in the city

Dec 27, 2019, at 12:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are keen to try a new place to welcome the New Year, then head to Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, Marriott International’s first Fairfield property in eastern India, which opened its doors mid-December.

JW Marriott Kolkata pulls out all the stops for a grand welcome to the New Year

Dec 26, 2019, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has grand plans to bid the old year goodbye and offer a hearty welcome to the new and wants you to come along too.

Drenched in gold and glitter, Fatty Bao Kolkata readies itself to welcome the New Year

Dec 26, 2019, at 06:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Fatty Bao Kolkata, the popular Pan-Asian rstaurant in the the city, promises to change itself into a sparkling party spot on New Year's eve.

New Year plans from The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

Dec 26, 2019, at 06:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bid a graceful goodbye to the old year while ringing in the new at The WestIn Kolkata Rajarhat where you have a wide choice across its three restaurants.

Mentaid holds Annual Inclusive Sports Meet for 2019

Dec 18, 2019, at 06:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Mentaid, the first registered parents’ organization for the intellectually disabled in West Bengal, recently held its Annual Inclusive Sports Meet for 2019 at the St. Thomas’ Girls’ School here, with a view to promote awareness about people with intellectual disabilities and their inclusion in society.

GRSE Kolkata approaches local schools with messages of hygiene and bad effects of plastic as part of its Swachhta Pakhwada celebration

Dec 17, 2019, at 01:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. organised a cleanliness drive and various other events as part of the 'Swachhta Pakhwada' in the first half of December 2019.

Monkey Bar turns a Jolly Good Fellow with an early start to the year end celebrations

Dec 12, 2019, at 10:11 pm

Kolkata: Monkey Bar, a popular multi-city gastropub, is ringing in the festive season with a special spread, which aims to turn the lights on the Anglo-Indian community, a community which played a significant role in building India.

Dapper presents Sushant Abrol's Beyond the Clouds collection in a special edit on Friday

Dec 12, 2019, at 09:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for some desginer clothing for this festive season, then do not miss Sushant Abrol’s ‘Beyond the Clouds’ edit in Kolkata on Friday.

Retail store Kamala inaugurates Christmas Bazaar

Dec 09, 2019, at 08:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Christmas Bazaar of Kamala- the retail store of the Craft Council of India- was inaugurated on Dec 7.

Chidlren's rights activist group CRY completes 40 years, asks adults to step into children's shoes to understand their feelings

Dec 07, 2019, at 10:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Every child has a story to tell and adults need to hear these stories, said veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee while attending a programme organised by CRY – Child Rights and You, to celebrate four decades of the Indian non-profit organisation’s journey.

East West Music Fest to showcase young talents ready to take Indian music forward, says santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya

Dec 03, 2019, at 04:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Santoor Ashram in association  with ICCR Kolkata is organising a music festival called East West Music Fest.

West Bengal Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay inaugurates free health camp

Dec 03, 2019, at 01:32 am

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Minister of Power and NES Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay last month inaugurated a free health camp organised by Kanak Prava Memorial Charitable Centre in association with the eminent homeopath Dr. Pratip Banerji and his team.

Pep up your Kolkata winter evenings with BBQ dinner at JW Kitchen Alfresco

Nov 27, 2019, at 03:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: With the Kolkata weather turning mellow and the mercury promising to dip, especially at night, it is time to dine under the stars, and no wonder those in festive mood are heading to JW Kitchen Alfresco.

Monkey Bar Kolkata hosts music producer and DJ Anish Sood this Friday

Nov 26, 2019, at 05:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If looking for some electrifying musical gig to start off the weekend, then head straight to Kolkatas popular gastropub, Monkey Bar, on Friday.

Starmark holds The Penguin Classics Festival

Nov 21, 2019, at 03:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Penguin Random House India, is hosting The Penguin Classics Festival: There is one for Everyone at its South City Mall bookstore here.

Kolkata gets ready for the delicious Week of Italian Cuisine in the World starting on November 18

Nov 16, 2019, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS Starting November 18, Kolkata will join cities around the world for a week-long celebration of Italian cuisine, an annual event that promotes the country’s gastronomic culture abroad.

Have you been to the Beer and Pizza festival at JW Marriott Kolkata?

Nov 15, 2019, at 09:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has decided to match the irresolute mood of the weather in the city with a 'Beer and Pizza' festival at its JW Kitchen Alfresco.

Amway India celebrates Children’s Day with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre

Nov 14, 2019, at 04:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Amway India, the country’s FMCG direct selling company, celebrated Children’s Day for the 11th consecutive year on Thursday.

Korean Cultural Festival to enthrall Mumbaikars with their traditional culture and cuisine

Nov 13, 2019, at 09:03 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A two day festival to be hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Mumbai will showcase South Korea's traditional dance, music and food.

Get set for a dizzying start to the weekend with DJ Clement at Monkey Bar Kolkata

Nov 11, 2019, at 07:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: How about spinning to some momentous music spun by soneone who shared the stage along with Coldplay, Jay-Z, AR Rahman, at the Global Citizen India Concert?

UNICEF focuses on 'Children, Food and Nutrition' in its The State of the World’s Children Report 2019

Nov 04, 2019, at 05:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For its The State of the World’s Children 2019, UNICEF has focused on the theme Children, Food and Nutrition, given the importance of healthy diets, especially among children and young people.

National Vigilance Awareness Week at Sail Central Marketing Organisation offices across the country

Nov 01, 2019, at 12:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) being observed by SAIL’s Central Marketing Organisation (CMO) at its headquarters in Kolkata and all other offices spread across the country will conclude on November 2, 2019.