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Revenge eSports emerge victorious at the OPPO PUBG MOBILE India Tour 2019 Grand Finals

Oct 22, 2019, at 06:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The two-day Grand Finals of the OPPO PUBG MOBILE India Tour (PMIT) 2019 came to a finish with Revenge eSports emerging victorious.

BookASmile launches #MissionManoranjan to salute Indian Army

Oct 17, 2019, at 07:47 pm

New Delhi: To salute the Indian Army, BookMyShow’s charity initiative BookASmile, has launched #MissionManoranjan - a project that aims at providing varied entertainment-led experiences to men and women in uniform.

GNIT of JIS Group hosts S4DS Innovative Hackathon for first time

Oct 17, 2019, at 07:33 pm

Kolkata: Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT) of JIS Group, the only nodal centre of Eastern India, hosted for the first time S4DS Innovative Hackathon in association with Society for Data Science on Tuesday with interstate participation.

The 11th Daan Utsav takes off in Kolkata with a bouquet of “Giving” events

Oct 04, 2019, at 01:08 pm

Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): A Plog Run was the highlight of the launch of this year's Daan Utsav (also known as Joy of Giving Week), in Kolkata on Wednesday, when joggers picked up plastic waste along the route of their run.

Uber holds gender sensitisation workshops for driver partners in Kolkata

Sep 30, 2019, at 07:02 pm

Kolkata: Partnering with Manas Foundation, a Delhi based NGO working in the field of mental health and gender equity and justice for the last 15 years, on-demand ride-sharing company Uber held gender sensitization workshops for its driver partners in Kolkata recently.

Samaj Sebi and Max Fashion together create Wall of Kindness for under-privileged children

Sep 30, 2019, at 01:18 pm

Kolkata, Sep 30 (IBNS): Over 5,000 children from under-privileged families started Durga Puja 2019 with a smile thanks to a collaboration between Samaj Sebi puja committee and Max Fashion.

Acropolis Mall shares its birthday celebration with underprivileged children

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:57 pm

Kolkata, Sep 26 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Acropolis Mall recently celebrated its fourth birthday with fun, film and social welfare.

Get rocking with DJ Sandy this Saturday at Monkey Bar in Kolkata

Sep 19, 2019, at 06:13 pm

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IBNS): Enjoy a power packed evening this Saturday at the Monkey Bar as Mumbai's popular DJ Sandy performs for the very first time in Kolkata.

Dr. Anurima Chanda of Ashoka University holds activity session for children in Kolkata

Sep 16, 2019, at 12:41 pm

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IBNS) : Kolkata's popular bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Dorling Kindersley India, recently hosted an activity session for children between 7 and 9 years by author Dr. Anurima Chanda based on her book 'Find Out! Women of India' at its Quest Mall outlet.

VIVO launches special offer on smart phones ahead of Durga Puja

Sep 16, 2019, at 12:02 pm

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IBNS): Bengali model and actor Tanusree Chakraborty recently launched the Mega Puja Consumer Offer (Offer) from smartphone brand VIVO at a popular mall in Kolkata.

Starmark holds discussion between architect Anjan Mitra and author Joanne Taylor

Sep 13, 2019, at 06:36 pm

Kolkata: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Niyogi Books, on Saturday held a discussion between architect Anjan Mitra and architectural historian, photographer and author Joanne Taylor on her books The Forgotten Palaces of Calcutta, The Great Houses of Kolkata and The Churches of India at its South City Mall outlet here.

Rush to the Agomoni exposition at ITC Royal Bengal for exclusive Kantha embroidered products

Sep 13, 2019, at 02:21 pm

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): Looking for an excuse to get off the block for an early start to your Durga Puja shopping, then rush to ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata for their exposition titled 'Agomoni'.

Eminent personalities and young adults with special needs bond over lunch organised by Unmish

Sep 13, 2019, at 02:18 pm

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): Unmish, a non-profit organisation, recently organised a programme called 'POORNAM 19 - The Blind Date’ for young adults with special needs at the upscale Guchhi restaurant in Hyatt Regency Kolkata.

Abhishek Bachchan drops in at Shamlu Dudeja's Kantha exhibition in Kolkata

Sep 12, 2019, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata: Actor Abhishek Bachchan dropped in at Shamlu Dudeja's Kantha exhibition here on Thursday.

Ballantine and Dim Sum pairing at Yauatcha Kolkata

Sep 10, 2019, at 03:38 pm

Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Yauatcha, the dim sum tea house from London, is holding a month-long special Ballantine pairing menu at their outlet in Kolkata.

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat holding special brunch for Teacher's Day

Sep 04, 2019, at 01:10 pm

Kolkata, Sep 4 (IBNS): This Teachers Day (September 5)  express gratitude to your mentors for their hard work and commitment in strengthening you by treating them to a lavish spread customized at Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat.

Starmark hosts launch of Shreya Sen-Handley’s Strange Stories

Sep 03, 2019, at 05:45 pm

Kolkata: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with HarperCollins India, has recently hosted the launch of Shreya Sen-Handley’s book Strange Stories at its South City Mall outlet here.

P. C. Chandra Group provides financial assistance through Anuprerna 2019 to underprivileged students

Sep 02, 2019, at 04:21 pm

Kolkata, Sep 2 (IBNS): P.C, Chandra Group, with diverse business interests, including jewellery, chemicals & adhesives, housing, hospitality, etc. offers financial support to underprivileged but meritorious students as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Women, Water and Workmanship is the theme for this year's WADE ASIA annual conference

Sep 02, 2019, at 03:21 pm

Kolkata, Sep 2 (IBNS):  Women, Water and Workmanship is the theme for  WADE ASIA's 2019 annual conference & awards event, which will be held in October this year in New Delhi.

IAC and Jadavpur University hold inter-college debate to promote advocacy for differently-abled people

Aug 31, 2019, at 01:27 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): India Autism Center (IAC) in association with Jadavpur University recently hosted an inter-collegiate debate to promote advocacy for differently-abled people.

Bengal Chamber organises 12th edition of Annual Environment and Energy Conclave

Aug 29, 2019, at 06:37 pm

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with H Energy, organized it’s 12th Edition of the Annual Environment and Energy Conclave here on Thursday.

ITC Sonar Kolkata recreates yesterday once more at their specialty Peshawri restaurant

Aug 29, 2019, at 05:41 pm

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): Restaurants are known to celebrate their anniversaries in grand style, there is nothing new in that.

An evening of ghost story telling for children by Shrishendu Mukhopadhyay

Aug 26, 2019, at 01:14 pm

Kolkata, August 26 (IBNS): What can be more interesting than an evening of spooky storytelling with none other than litterateur Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, author of one of the most famous ghost stories for children in Bengali, Gossain Baganer Bhoot.

Javed Akhtar recites poetry, dialogues at 'Prabha Khaitan Foundation 500 ‘ lit event

Aug 22, 2019, at 06:08 pm

Kolkata: Poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar regaled the audience here with his recitation of poetry and dialogues at the 'Prabha Khaitan Foundation 500 ‘ lit event celebrations which took place recently here.

Abir Chatterjee launches Britania's NutriChoice Sugarfree Cracker

Aug 22, 2019, at 05:45 pm

Kolkata: Tollywood actor Abir Chatterjee on Thursday launched Britannia's NutriChoice Sugarfree Cracker in West Bengal, Assam and North-East markets.

US Consulate Kolkata holds workshop on Business Communications for Entrepreneurs in the city

Aug 22, 2019, at 03:44 pm

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IBNS): The US Consulate in Kolkata in association with NASSCOM recently organised a workshop on Business Communications for Entrepreneurs as part of their effort to boost the entrepreneurial eco-system.

Shuttl launches 'Safe Drive, Safe Life' campaign in West Bengal

Aug 20, 2019, at 08:58 pm

Kolkata: Shuttl, a technology-enabled, seat-based, demand-adaptive bus mobility solution, has launched ‘Safe Drive, Safe Life' - a Road Safety Awareness Programme, here.

'Prabha Khaitan Foundation 500' lit event celebrations to draw performing art and literature bodies to Kolkata

Aug 19, 2019, at 05:44 pm

Kolkata: Litterateurs and bigwigs representing some of India’s most active literary organizations from more than 25 cities will converge in Kolkata on Wednesday for a two-day meet to be hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. They would share their experiences and expertise to evolve ways and means to give more teeth to literary and performing art activities across India and beyond through collaborations.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited observes Independence Day

Aug 17, 2019, at 01:53 pm

Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) observed the 73rd Independence Day at their main unit in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Senior citizens of Pronam hoist Tricolour, tie rakhis

Aug 15, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): Senior citizen members of Pronam - a joint initiative and project of The Bengal and Kolkata Police for the elderly in the city - on Thursday hoisted the National Tricolour at a function held at the compound of Ballygunge Police Station.