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5th Kolkata International Film Festival to be inaugurated today

Nov 08, 2019, at 04:38 pm

Kolkata, Nov 8 (UNI): Barely a few minutes to go for the inauguration of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), all roads lead to Netaji Indoor Stadium on Friday.

First South Asian Literature & Art Festival in the US was a grand success say organisers

Nov 07, 2019, at 12:01 pm

Toronto/IBNS: Montalvo Arts Center and Art Forum SF in collaboration with UC Berkeley Institute of South Asian Studies presented the first ever and one of the largest South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) in the US.

Annual Oakville Diwali Gala 2019 raised funds of over $140,000

Nov 07, 2019, at 11:53 am

Ontario/IBNS: The sixth edition of the annual Oakville Diwali Gala raised funds of over $140,000 in support of  Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH).

Lemon Tree Hotels debuts in Kolkata

Nov 06, 2019, at 09:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., has marked its entry into Kolkata with the launch of Lemon Tree Premier, New Town.

JIS University to launch MBA course on waste management and social entrepreneurship

Nov 06, 2019, at 09:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In the middle of the discussion on pollution, JIS University is all set to launch an MBA course on waste management and social entrepreneurship.

Delhi to host second Asian Curatorial Forum in November; first edition held in Bangladesh in 2017

Nov 05, 2019, at 05:27 pm

Delhi/IBNS: Curators and representatives of art institutions from South Asian and East/Southeast Asian countries will be meeting in Delhi for the second edition of  Asian Curatorial Forum, which will begin on November 7, 2019.

30 years on, Eastside Gallery is Berlin's Wall of Freedom

Nov 04, 2019, at 05:31 pm

Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall (the momentous November 1989), the murals on the East Side Gallery on the remnants of the wall are as alive and relevant today with their message of peace and unity, discovers Ranjita Biswas.

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.

Guru Nanak Chair to be hosted at the University of Birmingham

Nov 04, 2019, at 04:57 pm

Birmingham/IBNS: The University of Birmingham will host a prestigious academic Chair to promote research into the life and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the revered first Sikh Guru.

WhatsApp snooping by Israeli company is one-off incident: Global Mobile Economy expert Anindya Ghose

Nov 04, 2019, at 01:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Reacting to the recent WhatsApp snooping incident by Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO group, Global Mobile Economy expert Anindya Ghose termed it as a "one-off incident".

All stories about Lord Ayyappa are actually putting pressure on heterosexuality: Madhavi Menon

Nov 02, 2019, at 06:04 pm

Writer and academician Madhavi Menon was in Kolkata recently to speak about her new book 'Infinite Variety: A History of Desire in India'. From Lord Ayyappa to various forms of desires that centres around sexuality, the nearly hour-long discussion made  An Author's Afternoon event a fascinating journey for the audience.  IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra brings excerpts of the conversation at the event presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal, Kolkata.

Bickram Ghosh unveils 25 new releases

Nov 02, 2019, at 05:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Percussion Guru Bickram Ghosh has come up with 25 new releases of his work and collaborations with some of the greatest names in the International and Indian music scene.

Oakville Durga Puja in Toronto stands tall with thousands flocking to venue

Nov 01, 2019, at 11:53 pm

 Toronto/IBNS: The Bengali diaspora in the Greater Toronto Area celebrated Durga Puja this year with unabated fun and festivities, visiting one venue to another as organisers tried to outsmart each other in a healthy rivalry.

Ireland's Limerick Institute of Technology to offer Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Programme with Lufthansa

Nov 01, 2019, at 12:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Ireland based Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) in collaboration with Lufthansa Technik Shannon Limited (LTSL) has launched a new course in aviation open to students all over the globe.

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.

Ninth edition of Art Bengaluru opens on November 2, will also feature Film Bengaluru

Nov 01, 2019, at 12:07 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Artists and art lovers prepare yourself for a month-long extravaganza in November with Art Bengaluru slated to begin on November 2.

Why is digital marketing an attractive career option in current times?

Nov 01, 2019, at 11:56 am

There are many ways in which traditional marketing and digital marketing are similar. If one has a product which they need to sell, then they have to find specific ways to engage the customers so that they can build brand awareness, which will eventually lead to the selling of the product.

Starmark hosts interactive session with journalist AK Bhattacharya on The Rise of Goliath

Oct 30, 2019, at 07:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, in association with Penguin, hosted an interactive session with senior journalist A.K. Bhattacharya, the author of The Rise of Goliath: Twelve Disruptions That Changed India this month.

Bihar celebrates Diwali

Oct 27, 2019, at 07:58 pm

Patna, Oct 27 (UNI) Diwali, the festival of lights which signifies victory of good over evil is being celebrated across Bihar today with traditional fervour and usual enthusiasm.

Cycle-with-lights ride organised to spread the message of Responsible Diwali

Oct 27, 2019, at 12:05 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A cycle ride was organized here on Saturday with a message to say no to firecrackers and reduce the levels of air and sound pollution in the city.

South Sikkim to host Temi Autumn Festival next month

Oct 26, 2019, at 04:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Temi Autumn Festival 2019 shall be held from Nov 8 to 10 at the Temi, South Sikkim.

Chowman celebrates the season of lights and crackers with chinese food

Oct 25, 2019, at 08:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: On the occasion of Diwali, Chowman is offering a bevy of delectable treats this month.

Dozee and Seniority urge millennials to take #ParentalLeave this Diwali

Oct 25, 2019, at 02:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Dozee, an award-winning contactless health monitor, and Seniority, India's largest e-retail destination for seniors, and have collaborated to launch #ParentalLeave, a special campaign to promote PL or Parental Leave urging millennials to spend quality time with their parents this festive season.

Actress Kajal Aggarwal becomes face of KhelPlay Rummy

Oct 23, 2019, at 06:19 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: KhelPlay Rummy - the online gaming platform- is bringing actress Kajal Aggarwal to join hands with them to become the face of the brand.

Starmark hosts book signing session for Damyanti Biswas’ You Beneath Your Skin

Oct 23, 2019, at 06:07 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark hosted a book signing session for Singapore-based author Damyanti Biswas at its South City Mall outlet here on Oct 11.

Starmark hosts Deepawali collection Lights and More

Oct 22, 2019, at 11:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: An exhibition of curated Deepawali collections- Lights and More- is being hosted at all the outlets of Starmark, at South City Mall, Quest Mall, Mani Square and at City Centre 1, Salt Lake.

Starmark organises signing session of William Dalrymple's book The Anarchy- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

Oct 22, 2019, at 11:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark in association with Bloomsbury, on Sunday organized an event on book signing session with William Dalrymple at South City Mall on Sunday to launch his latest book The Anarchy- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company.

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.

Slide guitar artist Rhitom Sarkar returns home after successful Canadian musical sojourn

Oct 21, 2019, at 01:58 pm

Kolkata: Rhitom Sarkar has returned from after a whirlwind tour of eight concerts and two recordings in Canada.

Cross-pollination of cultures is a major force: percussionist Bickram Ghosh

Oct 21, 2019, at 01:27 pm

Engaged in Bollywood projects and carrying forward his fusion experiments, percussion maestro Bickram Ghosh is busy creating what he does best: music. He shares glimpses of his musical journey and present works in a conversation with Subhojit Roy