Feb 20, 2017, at 05:28 pm
Despite many awareness programmes and campaigns, the continued rise in gender violence in the country is proving frustrating to sociologists and activists. Some suggest that including men in such programmes is vital. Ranjita Biswas gets introduced to one such initiative in Pune
Feb 13, 2017, at 07:55 pm
Ritu Phogat, the third of the now famous Phogat sisters, has set her eyes on the coveted Olympics Gold and training under her hard taskmaster father. Shabina Akhtar in conversation with the young wrestler
Jan 30, 2017, at 06:02 pm
Entrepreneurship is the mantra of the day with terms like start-ups, crowd funding, venture capitalists, etc. becoming household words. What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? New York based SPAN writer Carrie Loewenthal Massey talks to two Indian entrepreneurs who participated in the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in California to find out about their journey to success
Jan 27, 2017, at 12:09 am
Young Mountain Tea, Fulbright scholar Adhiraj Vable’s start-up in Oregon, works to create sustainable livelihoods for rural communities in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Paromita Pain reports
Jan 21, 2017, at 06:51 pm
Langnajita Mukhopadhyay is the First Youth Poet Laureate of Nashville in Tennessee, USA. But she is also firmly rooted in her Bengali identity and straddles both worlds through her sensitive poetry. Ranjita Biswas meets the young poet on her recent visit to Kolkata
Australian museum returns three objects of Indian antiquity
Jan 16, 2017, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Canberra-based National Gallery of Australia has returned three antiquities of Indian origin, which will be displayed at the National Museum in New Delhi, according to a release by the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday.
Flaunting baby bumps: New age moms
Jan 11, 2017, at 08:15 pm
Be it Kareena Kapoor or the woman next door, today moms-to-be do not hesitate to flaunt this beautiful phase in their life. They are confident, aware and fashionably attired too, finds Pramita Bose
Jan 02, 2017, at 06:49 pm
For the first time perhaps in the history of film festivals in India, third gender individuals were given delegate passes to attend the screenings at the recent 21st International Film Festival of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. Shoma A. Chatterji gives a ringside view.
Farewell 2016: That Was the Year That Was
Dec 31, 2016, at 09:28 pm
As the year comes to a close, IBNS correspondents Supriyo Hazra and Sudipto Maity review the past 12 months when India was much in international focus after PM Modi's dramatic announcement to demonetise 86 percent of the currency to fight black money and corruption
Dec 19, 2016, at 10:52 pm
Far from the celebratory crowd of Kolkata, Christmas unfolds slowly in the other districts of Bengal with a long tradition of quiet ceremony and rich Christian heritage. TWF-IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity observes the Yuletide mood in Hooghly and Bardhaman
Dec 07, 2016, at 06:39 pm
As the Harry Potter books are getting introduced in the new school syllabus in India, Surangama Guha Roy takes a look at the women characters in the series and the author’s portrayal of them
Kolkata's little rag pickers lose childhood in dirt streets
Nov 29, 2016, at 05:40 pm
Indian minor trafficked for sex, attends school for the first time
Nov 28, 2016, at 07:33 pm
Hers is a disturbing story of being trafficked, raped and forced into prostitution at the tender age of eight. But at the end of the tunnel there is a ray of hope for Sakshi as she attends school for the first time after her rescue by an NGO. Liza Gomes reports on the plight of child sex workers from Kolkata
Would love to walk for Manish Malhotra: Harman Mann
Nov 19, 2016, at 04:53 pm
The newly crowned Miss Punjab 2016 Harman Mann is a teenager who plans to take the fashion industry by storm. A self confessed reader, she plans to bring about a change in society 'in a big way'. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Harman recounts her pageant experience while listing things which are keeping her busy. Excerpts:
Everything isn't hunky-dory in India, yet I'm optimistic: Amish
Nov 14, 2016, at 05:24 pm
The author of the best selling 'Shiva Trilogy', Amish (Tripathi) is an optimistic man! In a chat with IBNS correpondent Sudipto Maity, the banker turned author discusses his source of optimism, Bob Dylan, Tata Lit Live fest, India's perennial problem and why he loves Dal Khichdi.
Bollywood heroes: Times are a-changing
Nov 11, 2016, at 07:51 pm
From depicting romance to anger and then to the raging revenge of the don, the Bollywood hero has changed over time. This is also because of changing values and circumstances, analyses Shoma A. Chatterji
Bengal Chamber initiative throws light on city's unsung legacy: the municipal heritage
Nov 09, 2016, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): Not only Kolkata's built heritage but also the city's municipal heritage deserves to be studied and preserved said Alapan Bandopadhyay, IAS, while delivering the keynote address at the first Calcutta Talks organised by the Bengal Chamber recently.
Sushil Kumar would be a good addition to the WWE roster: Sheamus
Oct 28, 2016, at 08:04 pm
As part of WWE's extension programme, WWE superstar Sheamus toured India recently. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the athlete regarding Sushil Kumar, India and his love for wrestling. Excerpts:
Oct 28, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Tableware plays an integral part in the dining experience. But of late, just like the way chefs have crafted their own cooking style in an innovative manner, the tabletop too has seen plenty of new age variations, finds Sharmila Chand
Studying Abroad: Make the right choice
Oct 25, 2016, at 04:51 pm
You might be thinking about studying abroad, but confused about where you should be looking. Not all foreign programmes are created equal! Studying in the United States and studying in the United Kingdom will mean very different things for your education. Rohan Ganeriwala, Co founder, Collegify, gives a lowdown on the choices
Oct 07, 2016, at 04:41 pm
Long distance marriages are getting more common these days in urban India. But those women who quit their jobs to be with their spouses also face criticism from certain sections of society considering the act anti-Feminist. Surangama Guha takes look at both sides of the coin
Sep 18, 2016, at 06:40 pm
The Sheroes of Bollywood, mainstream or off-mainstream, are ready to pull the red carpet from under the feet of hero oriented films. The three recent films Akira, Pink and Parched will send your pulses racing for more, while not forgetting the Bengali release Shaheb Bibi Golaam . TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji analyses
I dream of projects which makes my listeners happy: Gurinder Rai
Sep 17, 2016, at 08:29 pm
A new kid in the Punjabi music scene, Gurinder Rai is hitting some high notes with his constant success. In a conversation with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, the crooner traces his roots and shares his experience of working with rapper Badshah.
If people pay me enough Lola 2.0 is a possibility: Anuradha Menon
Sep 09, 2016, at 02:49 pm
Anu Menon and Shernaz Patel are both household names in Indian English theatre. While the former shot to fame with her alter ego Lola Kutty, the latter boasts of films like Guzaarish, Black and Talaash in her resume. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity catches up with the two before the staging of their play 'God of Carnage' in Kolkata's GD Birla Sabhaghar, presented by Centre Stage Creations
Sep 09, 2016, at 02:19 am
Jammu and Kashmir is presently often in the news for acts of violence. But this pristine and beautiful land is also rich in culture, music and dance which is often overlooked. Sonali Jha Chatterjee reports from Jammu
It’s dressing up time, folks!
Sep 06, 2016, at 06:48 pm
With the festive season kickstarting with a long list of events coming up, Pramita Bose gives a lowdown on what is making waves in the apparel- fashion scene
Fun fiesta at Canadian National Exhibition
Sep 01, 2016, at 11:44 pm
Toronto, Sep 1 (IBNS): The Canadian National Exhibition, popularly known as The Ex is in full swing with local visitors and even foreign guests gathering to enjoy the various attractions on offer.
Rio was a thorough success in every sense of the word: Saibal Banerjee
Aug 28, 2016, at 07:45 pm
Saibal Banerjee, an ITF Bronze Badge Umpire, was present at the Rio Olympics. Banerjee was one of the two Indian Tennis umpires who officiated at the mega event. In a chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, he shares his experience while answering other queries
Aug 18, 2016, at 01:32 am
Wedding comes in all shapes and sizes. While not all are big, fat and dreamy, they all tend to deplete earth's resources. Be smart, opt for an environment friendly occasion. IBNS-TWF Correspondent Sudipto Maity reports
Aug 13, 2016, at 09:50 pm
Maud Page, Deputy Director in Australia’s Queensland Art Gallery, was in Kolkata recently, when she shared her experience and vision as a curator with IBNS correspondent Uttara Gangopadhyay