2018 Oakville Diwali Gala to raise funds for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Aug 16, 2018, at 01:23 am
Toronto, Aug 16 (IBNS) Plans are underway for the 5th Annual 2018 Oakville Diwali Gala, Oakville’s largest South Asian gala, in support of OTMH (Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital).
JW Marriott Kolkata curates Taste of Unity platter on I-Day
Aug 15, 2018, at 01:40 pm
Celebrating the freedom of flavours, the team of chefs at JW Kitchen are curating an elaborate brunch this Independence Day called Taste of Unity at the popular property of this city – JW Marriott Kolkata.
Westin curates I-Day cuisines for foodies
Aug 15, 2018, at 01:29 pm
Kolkata: The team of chefs at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat have curated a special Independence Day Brunch on Wednesday (15th August 2018) with cuisines from all over India for their guests and patrons.
Mothercare opens one stop shop for all new parents in Kolkata
Aug 14, 2018, at 11:14 pm
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): Mothercare, a global brand for parents, babies and children up to the age of eight, opened its new store at South City Mall, Kolkata recently.
Bhumi Pednekar launches Raisin fusion wear line
Aug 14, 2018, at 06:22 pm
Mumbai,Aug 14 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar launched Raisin - a contemporary line of fusion wear for the modern women of on Tuesday.
Novelist Sir VS Naipaul passes away
Aug 12, 2018, at 04:26 pm
London, Aug 12 (IBNS): Novelist Sir VS Naipaul passed away on Saturday, his family confirmed.
Tamarind introduces North Indian kebab festival in Kolkata
Aug 11, 2018, at 09:59 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Restaurant Tamarind, which is famous for its South Indian cuisine, has introduced North Indian kebab festival for the first time in Kolkata.
Bengal Heritage Foundation, ILead join hands to commemorate Dwarkanath Tagore
Aug 10, 2018, at 06:44 pm
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): The Bengal Heritage Foundation recently commemorated Dwarkanath Tagore, the first Indian merchant entrepreneur to set up an Indo-British business, im London.
Higher education can help in strengthening democracy, creating a just society'
Aug 10, 2018, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Education, particularly higher education, has an important role to play in helping create a just society, and Australia and India through their strong collaboration in the field of education can help in strengthening democracy and overcoming the challenges faced in creating a balanced, equitable society, prominent speakers said here on Thursday.
Can BMW X3 outperform Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60?
Aug 10, 2018, at 01:20 pm
Every car lover is on his toes when it comes to launches by BMW, Audi, Ferrari and the likes. And so, the much-awaited X3 is out and about to turn heads and sway hearts.
Brides should follow their hearts than trends: Anita Dongre
Aug 09, 2018, at 01:05 pm
Celebrated fashion designer Anita Dongre’s collection showcased at the 6th edition of the Vogue Wedding Show in New Delhi this month celebrates the promises of love and commitment and the vows made of fulfilling dreams and spending a lifetime together. IBNS-TWF correspondent Sonali Jha Chatterjee caught up with her to know more
Toronto’s Nathan Philips Square turns into Indian street food destination
Aug 08, 2018, at 11:42 am
Toronto, Aug. 8 (IBNS): From biryani to samosas, sweets to hakka noodles, you name it, they had it.
Brides want to deviate from the traditional red palette: JADE by Monica and Karishma
Aug 08, 2018, at 12:44 am
Monica Shah and Karishma Swali of label JADE showcased their collection at the 6th edition of the Vogue Wedding Show in New Delhi this month. IBNS-TWF correspondent Sonali Jha Chatterjee caught up with the dynamic duo of Indian fashion
Aug 07, 2018, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): Patachitra of Odisha and Jagannath Culture (published by Gangchil) by Anita Bose was recently launched in Kolkata.
Online store Shein to choose 30 fresh faces from 7000 entries for fashion show in Mumbai
Aug 07, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IBNS): Fashion online store Shein on Tuesday announced SHEINxME Fashion Merch on its first anniversary in the Indian Market for all fashionistas and the prepration has already begun for it.
Rotary plays an important role in inspiring the youth
Aug 07, 2018, at 04:51 pm
Social activist, Rotarian and philanthropist Ashok M Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy
The Silver Nomads of the Himalayas
Aug 06, 2018, at 12:44 pm
The nomadic Gujjars and Bakkarwals living between the higher mountain reaches to the plains of Jammu in the winters are also known for the beautiful jewellery that their women wear. Jammu-based journalist and professor Kavita Suri reports in the first person
Moral decision making is rife with internal conflict: Study
Aug 05, 2018, at 09:06 pm
London, Aug 5 (IBNS): A new in-depth study of moral reasoning challenges the popular notion that people are unable to think through difficult moral problems and rely primarily on automatic "gut" reactions to make tough decisions.
Aug 04, 2018, at 02:18 pm
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Chiabari Festival was organised mainly to showcase Darjeeling and explore the possibilities of tea-based tourism in the area, said Shamim Ahmed, General Manager - Hospitality, Chamong Chiabari Resorts (P) Ltd.
The Syrian refugee who melts Canadian hearts with peace chocolates
Aug 03, 2018, at 06:12 pm
From riches-to-rags-to-riches is how one can encapsulate the journey of Syrian refugee Tareq Hadhad, the founder of Peace by Chocolate, a Canadian confectionery.
Book review: Zarah Fiaz creates an emotional fantasyland in her book 'Staff Tales: Illusion'
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:47 pm
As a child, I loved fairy tales. The fairytales were so fun. Being a Potter fan, I always thought we could live in a world of magic and magicians.
Book review: The Stranger in My Eyes is a psychological thriller by Subhashish Chakraborty
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:41 pm
If you think you have read all about love and romances, perhaps the dark side of it would interest you too.
Author interview: Author Subhashish Chakraborty talks about his new book
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:29 pm
'The Stranger in my Eyes' is his dream come true about writing a psycho-thriller, a book that explores dark corners of the human mind, says Subhashish Chakraborty.
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:19 pm
With readers responding well to his first novel, 'Way to the Golden Sun', author Nayantee Baroowa says he is already writing his second novel.
Author interview: Author Uttara Singh focuses on the living conditions in south-west Delhi's slums
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:09 pm
The book might persuade policy makers and thinkers not to overlook the pitiful conditions in which slum dwellers live in Delhi, says authror Uttara Singh
Journey through the frames of India
Jul 31, 2018, at 06:59 pm
Roger Chen, a Canadian diplomat, presented his photographic show titled “Devotion- A Journey through India ” in Delhi recently. Piyush Prakash speaks to the lensman who captured some candid moments of people and their many moods.
Let the funky beats of Novus Music Festival perk up your Friendship Day celebrations
Jul 31, 2018, at 01:48 pm
Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): Perk up your Friendship Day this Sunday with some heady music churned out by well-known DJs from Mumbai and Kolkata at the Novus Music Festival.
BlockChain: The New Transformation in Online Games
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:57 pm
BlockChain has made it big with cryptocurrency entering the different segments. What is really predicted is that the technology will not fade, but see a growth in this trend, securing and improving business processes. Joining this bandwagon is the online gaming industry that has shown a steady interest in adopting to the new innovations in technology. For example, online card games to play rummy, 3 patti and poker have brought different improvisations to tap into their respective markets and give players an improved gameplay experience. With India, all set to hit 585 million by 2020, digital games are entering a golden era. Blockchain can build the trust factor that seems to be a problem in different segments of gaming.
Join the Melting Pot – Consular Corps Charity Carnival of Mumbai in aid of charities
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:44 pm
Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): Over 20 Consulates will come together on August 5, 2018, for the Mumbai edition of the Melting Pot – Consular Corps Charity Carnival, in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Bombay, and The Oberoi Mumbai.
Classical vocalist Sohini Roychowdhury enthralls audience with her mellifluous singing
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:33 pm
Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): Classical singer Sohini Roychowdhury entranced the audience with her mellifluous renditions at an evening concert organised recently in Kolkata.