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Exclusive Vogue Wedding Show 2016 to take place in early August

Jul 18, 2016, at 10:07 pm

Mumbai, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Vogue Wedding Show (VWS), a 3-day opulent wedding exhibition showcasing the latest and exclusive wedding services and over 50 coveted brands from the bridal world, will be held from August 5-7 2016, the Taj Palace, New Delhi.

Youngest siblings more likely to go into business, study finds

Jul 18, 2016, at 09:55 pm

London, July 18 (IBNS): New research into birth order effects has found that the last-born children of non-entrepreneurial parents are more likely to go into business than first-borns.

Skinn by Titan launches India’s first all-French advertisement

Jul 18, 2016, at 09:20 pm

Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): In a first-ever, Skinn by Titan, a range of exquisite French fragrances, aired an all-French ad film. Highlighting the French origin of Skinns’s range of perfumes, the unique film was initially aired without subtitles, thus creating intrigue and emphasising the French connect.

HRD Minister felicitates Class XII achievers who braved difficult circumstances

Jul 17, 2016, at 11:59 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS) In a first of its kind event, Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar felicitated 46 students who achieved high in their XII exams, despite hailing from economically weakest of weaker sections.

Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata

Jul 17, 2016, at 04:46 am

Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, began on July 3 in Kolkata.

Flipkart takes a peep into digital Indian's abode

Jul 16, 2016, at 10:25 pm

Bengaluru, July 16 (IBNS): Ecommerce marketplace Flipkart announced a study that brings about popular home buying trends online. Observing the purchase patterns among its 75 million consumers, Flipkart delves into Indian homes and the changing lifestyles reflected through the type of products consumers purchase across the country.

Social media sites obstruct children’s moral development, say parents

Jul 16, 2016, at 03:18 am

London, July 15 (IBNS): More than half of UK parents think popular social media sites hamper their children’s moral development, according to a poll commissioned by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

Playing footsie

Jul 15, 2016, at 07:36 pm

Who says the humble shoes are poor cousins of fashionable ensembles? Shoes in many avatars are now stealing the limelight whether on the street on muggy monsoon days or high-end evening dos, finds Pramita Bose

Tanishq redefines royalty with Queen of Hearts

Jul 13, 2016, at 09:33 pm

Kolkata, July 13 (IBNS) : Tanishq, India’s largest and most preferred jewellery brand, has launched Queen of Hearts – a high value diamond jewellery collection.

SpiceJet unveils an all-new bouquet of in-flight meals

Jul 12, 2016, at 10:25 pm

Gurgaon, July 12 (IBNS): As SpiceJet –a popular budget airline – looks for new ways to enchant its customers, an all-new gourmet experience is right on the cards.

KFC’s launches ‘Friendship Bucket’

Jul 11, 2016, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) : International food chain KFC on Monday announced the launch of its Friendship Bucket that offers 4 of your favorite types of KFC chicken, all in one amazing shareable bucket.

Automobili Lamborghini hosts the ‘First Super Sports Car drive for Women’ in India

Jul 11, 2016, at 08:26 pm

Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): Automobili Lamborghini India hostedthe First Super Sports Car Drive for Women in New Delhi on Sunday, a drive initiated to encourage the culture of driving among women, the company said.

Breitling showcases 2016 collection in an exclusive event at its Kolkata Boutique

Jul 08, 2016, at 10:37 pm

Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS) Breitling, the independent Swiss watch manufacturer, presented on Friday the latest models in its Breitling and Breitling for Bentley collections at the Breitling Boutique in Kolkata.

#LGBTIndia: Such a Long Journey

Jul 08, 2016, at 05:14 pm

While India recently abstained when the top human rights body at the United Nations voted to appoint an independent expert to protect the LGBT people worldwide, the clamor for throwing away an archaic British law that criminalizes gay sex grows louder in the country of 1.3 billion people. Sujoy Dhar reports

10,000 youth to participate in Sathya Sai World Youth Festival

Jul 07, 2016, at 01:11 am

Hyderabad, July 6 (IBNS): The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations India (SSSSO India) and Sathya Sai International Organisation (SSIO) - a multi cultural spiritual service Organisation, today announced the 1st Satya Sai World Youth Festival will be held from July 12 to 14 at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh.

Shyamashree Sen takes charge of Rotary District 3291 at Samarurha

Jul 04, 2016, at 04:35 pm

Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): In a glittering programme titled Samarurha held at Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha, Shyamashree Sen took charge of the 97-year-old Rotary International District 3291, becoming the only second lady Governor of the international service organization here, to head the district.

Shah Rukh Khan launches digital interface D’Assist by D’Decor

Jul 01, 2016, at 10:31 pm

Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): D’Decor, the world’s largest producer of upholstery and curtain fabrics, announced the launch of D’Assist at the Digital Premier night in Grand Hyatt, Mumbai on Thursday.

Omega launches Seamaster Diver 300M 'Rio 2016' limited edition watch

Jul 01, 2016, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): With the spirit of the Olympic Games lighting up the celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, OMEGA, the Official Timekeeper since 1932, is maintaining its tradition this year too. As the world's greatest athletes prepare for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, OMEGA has already set the winning standard in watchmaking.

PRAYAS 2016: Annual Kolkata art fest to be inaugurated on Wednesday

Jun 28, 2016, at 05:20 am

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Art lovers in Kolkata are in for a treat with a 60-day art initiative, PRAYAS 2016, beginning on July 3. PRAYAS 2016 will showcase the works of 120 contemporary Indian artists in 12 separate five-day exhibitions till Sept 1 at the Chemould Art Gallery, Kolkata.

Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, holds World Music Day celebrations

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:46 am

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest lifestyle and entertainment chain Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, celebrated the World Music Day at its Quest Mall outlet here recently.

More jobs & entrepreneurship opportunities needed to promote women empowerment & achieve gender parity: Study

Jun 27, 2016, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) There is an urgent need to create more jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities to promote women empowerment thereby making them economically independent as female labour force participation (FLFP) rate in India has fallen significantly by 10 per cent during the last decade, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-Thought Arbitrage Research study.

More than 45 percent population of India will be living in urban areas by 2030

Jun 27, 2016, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): With the population exploding and breaking Rural and Urban boundaries, there is a tremendous need to develop infrastructure, skill and many other aspects for an overall economic development of the country.

Casa Kitchen to celebrate the Kebab Karnival- 2K16

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:49 pm

Kolkata, Jun 21(IBNS): Casa Kitchen, a Kolkata based restaurant & bar is all set to celebrate the occasion of monsoon by hosting the Kebab Karnival- 2K16 from Jun 25 to Jul 10, 2016.

Meera and Muzaffar Ali launch HP Spectre 13 laptop in fashion event

Jun 23, 2016, at 03:09 am

New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): The capital city witnessed timeless designs and technology come together as, master couturiers Meera and Muzaffar Ali showcased their collection inspired by the most stylish laptop of the year Spectre 13, by HP India.

Hong Kong tops list of expensive cities to live in, says study

Jun 23, 2016, at 01:24 am

New York, June 22 (IBNS) Hong Kong leads as Kinshasa makes big jump up the ranking ladder in Mercer’s 22nd annual Cost of Living Survey.

New Titan Octane collection launched

Jun 22, 2016, at 10:26 pm

Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Octane, the range of stylish chronographs from Titan, keeps it bold and sporty with its latest collection of timepieces for men.

KFC introduces ‘WATT A Box’

Jun 22, 2016, at 10:08 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): KFC’s much-loved lunch offering, the 5-in-1 Meal Box has an all new tech avatar: A limited edition box with a built-in power bank.

The Park Hotels conducting Ramadan Walks across cities

Jun 21, 2016, at 09:03 pm

Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): Hospitality chain, The Park Hotels, have commenced their Ramadan Walk across multiple cities, a venture the group started in 2015.

Bengaluru women to train in self-defence from commando trainer Shifuji

Jun 21, 2016, at 08:03 pm

Bengaluru, June 21 (IBNS): Mission Prahar, a self-defense training program for girls above 8 years and women, initiated across the country by Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bhardwaj is set take place on the 25th and 26th of June, 2016, in the premises of Trio World Academy, Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru.

India celebrates Father's Day, Google showcases special doodle

Jun 19, 2016, at 06:24 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata, Jun 19 (IBNS): India on Sunday celebrated the bond of a father and a child as the world observed Father's Day.