Catch the Odisha Festival at this year's Ratha Yatra celebration organised by Utkala
Jul 01, 2019, at 06:03 pm
Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Utkala, a charitable, social and cultural society based in Kolkata will observe Jagannath Ratha Yatra in the city along with presentations which will highlight the cultural side of Odisha.
Kolkata-based Odissi exponent regales spectators with her compositions
Jul 01, 2019, at 06:00 pm
Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Urmila Bhaumik, a well-known Odissi dancer from Kolkata, recently organised a programme titled 'Vande Nrityam' to observe the pre-20th year of her dance academy.
Gun Island: Storyteller Amitav Ghosh effortlessly spans space and time in his latest novel
Jul 01, 2019, at 05:50 pm
Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Jnanpith Award winner Amitav Ghosh, the popular Indian author writing in English, returned to standalone fiction with his latest book 'Gun Island'.
Indian actress Sheena Chohan awarded Human Rights Hero at the UN
Jun 29, 2019, at 03:06 pm
New York, June 29 (IBNS): Indian actress Sheena Chohan has been awarded the prestigious Human Rights Hero Award at the United Nations in New York for her work enlightening more than 36 million people about their human rights.
Makaut event Bhoy Hote Tobo Abhoyo Majhe to be held tomorrow
Jun 28, 2019, at 11:53 pm
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Bhoy Hote Tobo Abhoyo Majhe, an event initiated by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), will be held here on Saturday.
Flower boutique launches roses that last longer than one year
Jun 28, 2019, at 06:44 pm
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Fiorella, a popular flower boutique in Kolkata known for its bespoke floral arrangements, recently introduced a range of specially nurtured roses that the company claims will last for nearly a year.
Do not miss the 'Joel Rendon: Mexican Master Engraver' exhibition if you are in Delhi now
Jun 28, 2019, at 06:41 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Embassy of Mexico in India, in collaboration with the India International Centre, is holding an exhibition showcasing the work of master engraver Joel Rendón, in New Delhi.
AISECT partners with Microfocus HPE to train over 500 students in a year in high demand skills
Jun 28, 2019, at 06:34 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): AISECT, which works in semi-urban and rural parts of India, to empower people through skill development, has partnered with Microfocus HPE to train over 500 students in a year on high-end niche skills.
Texila American University announces scholarship for NEET qualified students
Jun 28, 2019, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Texila American University (TAU), an international medical school, has announced it will award scholarships to deserving students who have qualified under the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) and need funding to pursue their educational goals.
KaiOS: Don't Write Down Feature Phones Just Yet
Jun 26, 2019, at 10:45 pm
When discussing the phone market, people tend to throw around the names of major manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei, along with the two major mobile operating systems that have effectively divided the smartphone market among themselves: iOS and Android. The global mobile phone market is more than just smartphones, though: there are still billions of people out there who don't use smartphones. The feature phone market is still huge - there are many emerging markets where the affordability of the feature phones still beats the smartphones' versatility when it comes to buying decisions. This doesn't mean, though, that feature phone users will have to forfeit the benefits of smarter operating systems and mobile broadband. There is a platform that helps them navigate the web, follow their friends on social networks, keep in touch with them on various messaging services, even play games and explore the best online casinos to win money on the internet. The platform is called KaiOS, and it is the second most-used mobile operating system in India today.
Book review: Can three medics save a dear one from the clutches of a deadly disease?
Jun 26, 2019, at 06:20 pm
The title of the book, 'How not to become a Surgeon'. seems hilarious but the content is much deeper, somewhat serious yet engaging amalgamated with emotions and life lessons since.
Power Publishers introduces biography writing service at a competitive price
Jun 26, 2019, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): Writing biography got easier with Kolkata-based publisher, Power Publishers, introducing a biography writing service for anyone who is looking for a biographer.
Slum kids were first guests at Jalandhar’s new Subway restaurant
Jun 26, 2019, at 03:45 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) Subway India franchisee Karan Veer Singh inaugurated his new Subway restaurant in Jalandhar by inviting 20 underprivileged children as his first guests. He opened the restaurant at BMC Chowk in Jalandhar, last week.
Shiksha Introduces AI based assistance platform ‘Shiksha Assistant’ for students
Jun 25, 2019, at 12:36 pm
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS): One of India's leading college admission and career portals, Shiksha.com, has come up with an AI-based assistance platform named ‘Shiksha Assistant’ for students.
Painter Sandip Manna portrays the soul of Bengal in his recent exhibition
Jun 25, 2019, at 12:34 pm
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS): Painter Sandip Manna recently showcased his art exhibition titled ‘Maatir Taane - Glimpses of Rural Bengal', where he brought forth the multicultural heritage of the state through water color.
Author interview: Teenage writer Taanya Kapur on her book 'I'm Fine'
Jun 25, 2019, at 12:26 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'I'm Fine'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Chicago 2019: Where global architectural thoughts converge
Jun 24, 2019, at 03:39 pm
Chicago Architecture Biennial, the largest architecture and design exhibition in North America, is returning to the city in September for over three months. This year, India too has a significant presence at the event that marks Chicago as the cultural capital of USA. Sujoy Dhar reports
Jun 24, 2019, at 02:08 pm
Should women, in this age, be forced to wear high heels, however uncomfortable it may be, citing ‘corporate culture? The jury is out following a protest campaign by women in Japan recently. What is the view in India with a high number of women working in the corporate sector today? Madhumita Mookerji probes
The Elixir Maker and Other Stories: Soul-searching terrain
Jun 24, 2019, at 02:00 pm
Ajanta Paul’s debut fiction, The Elixir Maker and Other Stories, a collection of 12 short tales, is, in a single phrase, poetry in motion. What stands out implicitly is the language, through which she paints her metaphors and images with the ease and cadence of a poet. That the author is working on a book of poems thus comes as no surprise.
Monkey Bar promises to have the best cure for Blue Fever during ICC World Cup Cricket
Jun 22, 2019, at 12:02 pm
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Do you know that with the ICC World Cup Cricket 2019 drawing closer to the knock out stages, pan-India gastro pub Monkey Bar is also in the grips of Blue Fever?
Kolkata's Fabcafe by Fabindia presents a masterclass in food styling by Shivesh Bhatia
Jun 22, 2019, at 11:53 am
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Food styling, a niche skill, is about presenting food in an attractive manner, especially for advertisements and branding, blogs, websites, menus, etc.
Savor the grandeur of rich flavors of Mappila cuisine curated by none other than Ummi Abdulla
Jun 20, 2019, at 04:45 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Rush to the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat because you have time only until this weekend to taste one of the lesser known cuisines of India.
Child prodigy Karthik Iyer performs for the Mitty Advocacy Project at San Jose
Jun 19, 2019, at 11:19 am
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Child prodigy and Carnatic percussionist Karthik Iyer mesmerized the audience at the Ananda Aditorium, San Jose, California.
Why expats should choose International preschools in Singapore
Jun 18, 2019, at 03:43 pm
Every parent wants the best for their children and I’m betting that you’ll send your child to the most expensive and most prestigious school if you can, right? If you’re an expat or even a local who is currently looking for the most appropriate international preschools in Singapore for your child, then this article will get you started in the right path.
Stamp of Quality? Exploring the Major Casino Software Developers
Jun 18, 2019, at 03:30 pm
In all types of media, there are certain indicators that suggest a mark of quality. In music, for example, you might be inclined to favour something that has been produced by Quincy Jones. Or, in movies, something that has been created by DreamWorks, with Steven Spielberg in an executive producer role. The same goes for video games, where you might favour Electronic Arts or Capcom.
JIS University Kolkata hosts seminar on life and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev
Jun 18, 2019, at 02:42 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): In these troubled times, we need to pursue the teachings of Guru Nanak was rightly pointed out at a recent seminar in Kolkata organised by the city-based JIS University, in collaboration with Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
Author interview: Shankarlal Sengupta talks about his book Nishit Surya
Jun 18, 2019, at 12:16 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Nishit Surya'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Ravinder Singh returns with his friends in a hilarious, moving story of friendship and adventure
Jun 18, 2019, at 12:04 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Author Ravinder Singh's latest book, 'The Belated Bachelor Party' was recently launched in Kolkata at the South City Mall outlet of bookstore chain Starmark in association with the book's publisher, HarperCollins India.
Kolkata: Urmila to present Bande Nrityam 2019 on June 23
Jun 17, 2019, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, June 15 (IBNS): Urmila is all set to present Bande Nrityam at 5pm onward at in Kolkata's Rabindra Sadn.
Kolkata: Acropolis Mall Celebrates Father’s Day
Jun 17, 2019, at 09:53 am
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Acropolis Mall, a shopping mall, celebrated Father’s Day at its premises with much fanfare and fun by presenting “My Super Hero”, a Father’s Day Special Event, in Kolkata on Sunday.