A first for Indian Railways: An all-women group for maintenance of railway coaches

Mar 08, 2018, at 08:26 pm

Guwahati, Mar 8 (IBNS): For the first time in the history of Indian Railways, an all-women group for maintenance of railway coaches has been created in any pit line of a Coach Maintenance Depot.

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat rolls out the red carpet for 'Ladies who Lunch'

Mar 08, 2018, at 07:55 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): If you are looking to celebrate International Women's Day in style, over an elegant meal with your friends, rush to the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat for their special event called "Ladies who Lunch".

‘Success Doesn’t See Gender’ says entrepreneur Kavita Sugandh

Mar 08, 2018, at 06:36 pm

This International Women’s Day meet Kavita Sugandh who has carved out a niche for herself as a successful entrepreneur in the Indian direct selling industry. Here she describes her journey from making Rs 35,000 in her first job to notching up a seven-figure income in US dollars.

Embassy of Israel in India to observe month-long women empowerment programme in March

Mar 08, 2018, at 06:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): The Embassy of Israel in India has earmarked entire March for holding women empowerment activities, ranging from Culture to Agriculture, from Media to Academia, in Delhi, to mark International Women’s Day (March 8), which is being celebrated across the world on Thursday. 

Women acid attack survivors walk the ramp for Women’s Day celebration

Mar 08, 2018, at 05:47 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Women acid attack survivors have participated at Viviana Mall’s third edition of ‘ExtraordiNAARI’ event on the occasion of women's day celebration.

Refurbished market becomes fastest growing smartphone segment in 2017: Study finds

Mar 08, 2018, at 12:43 am

Washington, Mar 7 (IBNS): According to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Refurbished Smartphone tracker, the global market for refurbished smartphones grew 13% y/y in 2017, reaching close to 140 million units.

Top ACs You Should Consider Buying In 2018

Mar 05, 2018, at 10:18 pm

A good air conditioner with quality temperature control features, a high energy rating, and value-added features like a dust filter comes with a premium price tag. However, paying this cost will also get you an AC with a better make and warranty. This ensures durability and longevity. Instead of opting for lower price, do your shopping on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network and make your AC purchase more affordable.

One in seven teens are ‘sexting,’ says new research

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:53 pm

Calgary, Feb 27 (IBNS): Sexting is known as the sharing of sexually explicit images and videos through the internet or via electronic devices such as smartphones.

Ignore your phone while dining with your loved ones: suggests study

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:35 pm

Ottawa, Feb 27 (IBNS): Smartphones might make people feel more connected, but they likely don’t belong at the dinner table, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour to begin soon

Feb 27, 2018, at 09:38 pm

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS): Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour – a year-long celebration of Uday Shankar style dance by Tanusree Shankar and her troupe – is a series of well-choreographed dance pieces, to be performed in different global venues.

Tea ceremony and drum beats from Japan

Feb 27, 2018, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS)  Drinking tea is so common to us in India that only a personal choice, Darjeeling orthodox or Assam’s CTC, can become a debatable point. But in Japan, the process of tea making and drinking evolved into an elaborate ceremony that can stretch from 40 to 45 minutes.

Author interview: Uttarayan Deb on his Bengali book 'Bachai Pyanchforn 50'

Feb 26, 2018, at 11:57 pm

It was his readers who inspired him to become an author from a columnist, says Uttarayan Deb.

Dating app Tinder aids infidelity, helps catch cheaters as well

Feb 25, 2018, at 11:55 pm

New York, Feb 25  (IBNS): The popular dating app Tinder is all about helping people form new relationships. But for many college-aged people, it’s also helping those in relationships cheat on their romantic partners, according to studies.

Stanford researchers find that kids see words and faces differently from adults

Feb 25, 2018, at 12:06 am

New York, Feb 24 (IBNS): Young children literally see words and faces differently from adults. Where adults can most easily comprehend a word when they look at it straight on, children need to look a bit up and to the left. For faces, they need to look a bit up and to the right.

Why you're probably not 'addicted' to your smartphone

Feb 23, 2018, at 11:59 pm

Toronto, Feb 23 (IBNS): Obsessively checking your smartphone apps might look like addiction, but is it? Dr Andrew Campbell, a University of Sydney expert in cyberpsychology, explains and offers evidence-based tips to reduce smartphone use.

How to Buy Home Linen that is Durable and Affordable

Feb 22, 2018, at 09:08 pm

There are plenty of tips that you should follow when it comes to buying sheets, blankets, pillow cases and other types of linens from any store. These tips will help you to get the best options in terms of durability as well as affordability, so make sure to keep them in mind while you are shopping. These can be used if you are purchasing the items online or even in person, so here are the best tips to follow.

Jacqueline Fernandez the new face of IMARA

Feb 21, 2018, at 11:54 pm

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS): USPL, the fastest growing celebrity led fashion retail company announced, popular Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez as the new face of IMARA beginning Spring 2018. IMARA is a celebrity fashion line for women’s ethnic wear and was conceptualized by USPL as a contemporary interpretation of the conventional with a refreshing take on ethnic designs.

Author Rajeev Singh on his debut novel The Erotic Muse

Feb 20, 2018, at 11:46 pm

You will have to read the book to know about what happens to the protagonist, says author Rajeev Singh when asked about his debut novel The Erotic Muse

Life in the cities

Feb 16, 2018, at 09:39 pm

Rapid urbanisation the world over has  put severe pressure on the infrastructure of many cities and towns. India is among the countries with the fastest growth in this sector and, unless plans with a long view are mooted, the situation could only worsen.  Ranjita Biswas reports

Study dispels notion that social media displaces human contact

Feb 16, 2018, at 09:20 pm

New York, Feb 16 (IBNS): Echoing concerns that grew with the Internet itself a decade earlier, the rise of social media has stoked fears of “social displacement” — the alienation of people from friends and family in favor of Facebook and Twitter.

Masterchef India chef Kirti Bhoutika bakes special cake for a cause in Kolkata

Feb 15, 2018, at 11:36 pm

Kolkata, Feb 15 (IBNS): Were you celebrating Valentine’s Day at or around Park Street on Feb 14? Chances were, you had an opportunity to taste a special batch of chocolate chip cupcakes baked by Kirti Bhoutika, the winner of Masterchef India 2017, India’s biggest culinary battle!

Study: Materialism in marriage linked to devaluation of marriage

Feb 14, 2018, at 10:29 pm

New York, Feb 14 (IBNS): Madonna may have loved living in a material world as a material girl, but a recent study shows that married couples should avoid living according to this '80s jam at all costs.

Youth prefers mobile dating apps over matrimonial sites/ads: Survey

Feb 13, 2018, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Matrimonial websites are passé as singles across metros in India are hooking up via location based, free mobile dating applications and social media networks, according to a random survey conducted by ASSOCHAM Social Media Foundation (ASDF) ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Swiggy celebrates delicious union of love and food this Valentine’s Day

Feb 12, 2018, at 10:03 pm

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): Valentine’s Day is around the corner and so are the quintessential butterflies in the stomach.

#PadmanChallenge: Promotional campaign or social responsibility?

Feb 10, 2018, at 09:46 pm

Is #PadmanChallenge, which stormed the social media before the release of R. Balki’s Pad Man, a promotional approach coupled with social responsibility? IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks to women to understand

Book Review: Purono Album- Redolent of Boyhood

Feb 06, 2018, at 08:11 pm

Sometimes you look back at the sepia past, dotingly, sometimes one stops and gazes behind, lamenting all wealth was in the past, sometimes people steal a glance back, just enjoying it.

Pleasure of leisure

Feb 05, 2018, at 06:01 pm

‘Without leisure, a civilised life is impossible. Without leisure we are sunk in barbarism,’ that’s the essence of the new book The Pleasures of Leisure by Robert Dessaix, award winning author from Australia. Dessaix was in Kolkata recently to participate in the Apeejay Literary Festival and spoke to Ranjita Biswas about his thoughts on leisure and travel

Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour: A tribute to father-son duo Uday and Ananda Shankar

Feb 02, 2018, at 08:12 pm

Kolkata, Feb 2 (IBNS): Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour, by Tanusree Shankar  and her troupe, will commence its journey from Kolkata on February 23, 2018  with a debut show at Kala Mandir.

Rare titles available at I & B Ministry’s Publications Division stall at Kolkata Book Fair

Feb 01, 2018, at 01:17 am

Kolkata, Jan 31 (IBNS): A new edition of the rare collection titled ‘Romain Rolland and Gandhi Correspondence’ has been unveiled at Department of Publications Division (DPD), Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s stall at 42nd International Kolkata Book Fair, here today.

Study finds what factors make ‘age-friendly environments’ effective?

Jan 31, 2018, at 09:46 pm

London, Jan 31 (IBNS): A new study, published in the journal Systematic Reviews, conducted by researchers at the University of Liverpool and Newcastle University has identified the most effective initiatives for promoting respect and social inclusion for older people living in the community.