Spellbinding grand finale by Sabyasachi brings Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2016 to a close
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:24 pm
Mumbai, Sept 29 (IBNS): The Winter/Festive edition of Lakmé Fashion Week saw a spectacular showcase of shimmering silhouettes on the runway, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s ‘Illuminate’ Grand Finale at Mehboob Studios was a befitting tribute to the trend of the season.
Rio was a thorough success in every sense of the word: Saibal Banerjee
Aug 28, 2016, at 07:45 pm
Saibal Banerjee, an ITF Bronze Badge Umpire, was present at the Rio Olympics. Banerjee was one of the two Indian Tennis umpires who officiated at the mega event. In a chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, he shares his experience while answering other queries
Oyo lets unmarried couples book rooms, sparks outrage
Aug 28, 2016, at 05:10 am
Bangalore, Aug 27 (IBNS): Hotel aggregator Oyo Rooms' new plan of allowing unmarried couples book rooms sparked an outrage on the social media.
Kolkata Durga Puja club launches
Aug 28, 2016, at 04:48 am
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS):Kolkata's Hindusthan Park Durgotsab Committee arranged a ceremony to launch their theme song for the upcoming Durga Puja-"Parar Gaan".
Big Bazaar unveils new fashion trends for Durga Puja in Kolkata
Aug 27, 2016, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): A cluster of Tollywood stars sashayed down the ramp, flaunting the latest collection Big Bazaar has to offer this Durga Puja.
Vision Rx Lab's Blumax technology to provide strain free visual experience
Aug 26, 2016, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): In a drive to provide strain free visual experience, Vision Rx Lab, a joint venture of GKB Rx lens and Essilor, launched their Blumax technology, which is made of special material that effectively filters out harmful UV rays.
LFW: Shraddha Kapoor,Sushant Singh Rajput sizzle ramp
Aug 26, 2016, at 09:15 pm
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IBNS): Bollywood actors Shraddha Kapoor walked the ramp with Sushant Singh Rajput for fashion designer Manish Malhotra at Lakme Fashion Week.
Infosys Science Foundation organizes public lecture on 'Modern Romance of Mathematics and Society'
Aug 26, 2016, at 05:14 am
Bangalore, Aug 25 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) on Thursday organized a public lecture by Infosys Prize juror, Prof. Cedric Villani, Professor of Mathematics, Lyon University and Director of the Henri Poincare Institute, Paris, France, and a juror for the #InfosysPrize.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport voted 'Best Metro Airport' by Air Passengers Association of India
Aug 26, 2016, at 12:57 am
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IBNS): Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has been voted as the 'Best Metro Airport' at the Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) awards held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
US education fairs to be held in four Indian cities
Aug 25, 2016, at 05:15 pm
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IBNS): US education fairs will be hosted in four Indian cities, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai in September.
Jaya Misra unveils latest collection in Kolkata
Aug 25, 2016, at 04:43 am
Ace designer Jaya Misra unveiled her latest collection 'Mosaic' in Kolkata on Wednesday (Aug 24, 2016).
Looking for souvenirs on Kolkata? Go to STORY
Aug 24, 2016, at 11:30 pm
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): Have you ever been bothered by the fact that it is very difficult to get souvenirs that celebrate Kolkata? Then worry no more as the city's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, has put together an eclectic collection in their Elgin Road outlet.
Nukkadwala makes world's longest vada pao, measuring 145 feet
Aug 24, 2016, at 06:19 pm
Gurgaon, Aug 24 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Vada Pao Day on Aug 23, Nukkadwala, a chain of restaurant which brings street food from across the nation, created a record by making the World’s longest Vada Pao- measuring 145 feet in length.
Gotta race 'em all! New app allows gamers to fly around iconic locations
Aug 24, 2016, at 04:20 am
London, Aug 23 (IBNS): If ‘Pokémon Go’ got more of us exploring outside with our smartphones, a new racing app is hoping to revolutionise the way we interact with the world around us.
Bombay HC comes to aid of girl with learning disability
Aug 23, 2016, at 07:12 pm
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra's State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education to pass a girl with learning disabilities, according to media reports.
ebay.in launches weeklong campaign on World Fashion Day
Aug 23, 2016, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Fashion Day (Aug 21), eBay India has launched a week long campaign wherein consumers can discover their passion for fashion and enjoy an array of deals to shop from a wide range of products across the clothing and accessories category.
STORY plays host to Kolkata Literary Meet
Aug 23, 2016, at 01:14 am
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IBNS): Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet in association with select publishers and Kolkata’s leading lifestyle and book store STORY organised a series of book launches between Aug 19 and 21.
Birmingham experts help coaches boost Indian sports performance
Aug 22, 2016, at 11:58 pm
London, Aug 22 (IBNS): Coaches and sports scientists from India have teamed up with experts at the University of Birmingham to learn how their athletes can boost their performance, following Team GB’s outstanding Olympic success.
Cambridge English Language Assessment launches a series of Webinars for teachers
Aug 22, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Chennai, Aug 22 (IBNS): Cambridge English Language Assessment, Part of the University of Cambridge, organises a lot of events to support teacher development worldwide every year.
The world of news is app-ified for the mobile-friendly generation
Aug 22, 2016, at 08:48 pm
SEI,SUN join hands to offer online solar professional training courses to students
Aug 20, 2016, at 06:35 pm
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Solar Energy International (SEI), US has teamed up with Saurya Urja Niketan (SUN), which is an initiative of Environmental Education Media Project India (EEMPi), to offer online solar professional training courses partnered with practical training facilities at the Saurya Urja Niketan Campus at Serampore, near Kolkata.
Eastern India Science drama competition at BITM
Aug 19, 2016, at 11:52 pm
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS): Payal Mary, a student of class nine from Jamuria in Bihar, uttered with a tinge of excitement in her voice, their drama aims to show the importance of cleanliness and hygiene for remaining healthy and strong, before taking to the stage in her green attire symbolising greeneries essential for a clean environment.
Chapter 2 recreates 1960s Park Street
Aug 19, 2016, at 03:18 pm
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS): Chapter 2, a restaurant in Kolkata's Mani Square Mall, launched a special buffet on Wednesday that will remind diners of Park Street restaurants dating back to the 1960s and 70s.
Prez, PM and politicos greet nation on Raksha Bandhan
Aug 18, 2016, at 04:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other lawmakers greeted the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Thursday.
Aug 18, 2016, at 01:32 am
Wedding comes in all shapes and sizes. While not all are big, fat and dreamy, they all tend to deplete earth's resources. Be smart, opt for an environment friendly occasion. IBNS-TWF Correspondent Sudipto Maity reports
If Mir comes, can laughter be far behind?
Aug 17, 2016, at 09:12 pm
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS): While a sharp shower dampened Kolkata, laughter and warmth embraced the Elgin Road outlet of lifestyle store STORY as author Satarupa Bose Roy introduced the gathering to her Bengali book, Mir Ei Porjonto, on Tuesday.
Brand Summit by Globsyn alumni to strengthen B-school
Aug 16, 2016, at 05:16 pm
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): The second day of the two-day Brand Summit organised by Globsyn Business School (GBS) Alumni Association, on Sunday, was marked by a special session where Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia addressed the gathering.
Bikers’ rally upholds the cause of child education
Aug 16, 2016, at 05:12 am
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): A lazy Sunday morning of the mid-monsoon suddenly turned into vibrant yellow, as the Russel Street area woke up to the rumble of 32 Royal Enfield bullets, with riders cruising from there to the Victoria Memorial, pushing further to the Exide crossing, and finally concluding their ride at Deshapriya Park.
Clean hair is the key to beautiful tresses: Jawed Habib
Aug 16, 2016, at 03:24 am
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): At a hair show named 'Cut, Chemical, Hair', organized at Kolkata's City Centre 1 on Friday evening, hair stylist Jawed Habib said that to maintain the quality of hair, regular use of shampoo is must for all.
Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya ,Master Chef Pradeep Rozario presenteducation
Aug 15, 2016, at 05:28 am
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): One is credited with taking Indian classical music to the world stage and the other has satiated thousands of taste buds, concocting global gastronomical delights with Indian delicacies.