Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan inaugurate KalyanJewellers showrooms in Kolkata

May 08, 2016, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS) Crowds thronged Kalyan Jewellers' much-anticipated launch in Kolkata as India’s celebrated film icons and KalyanJewellers Brand Ambassadors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan regaled the huge crowds and inaugurated the 3 showrooms of KalyanJewellers in Salt Lake, Gariahat and Camac Street.

Indian Tea Association organises a tea carnival festival in Kolkata

May 04, 2016, at 03:18 am

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): To popularize the practice of drinking tea among youths, who often have a tendency to eliminate it from their regular consumption practice, Indian Tea Association (ITA) brought their second phase of tea carnival festival- Chai Ho Jaaye on Tuesday in the Jadavpur University campus.

CRY volunteers exchange baked goods for donations

May 04, 2016, at 12:12 am

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): A bunch of college-goers in bright yellow T-shirts could be spotted in and around Park Street, Jadavpur University, Presidency University and Heritage Institute of Technology, as they gathered in small groups in different parts of Kolkata.

Tollywood wishes netizens on Poila Baisakh

Apr 14, 2016, at 03:30 pm

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Bengali Film Industry on Thursday extended their wishes to netizens on the first day of the Bengali New Year- 'Poila Boisakh'.

The Palms introduces new Oriental and North Indian cuisines in their menu

Apr 14, 2016, at 05:20 am

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): As Kolkata is gearing up for the Bengali New Year, city restaurant The Palms on Friday introduced new Oriental cousins in their menu.

Starmark, Karigar host launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath

Apr 10, 2016, at 04:06 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Karigar, hosted the launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall outlet on Friday.

Crossroad cafe inaugurated in Kolkata

Mar 30, 2016, at 03:06 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Crossroad Cafe, a one of its kind cafe, opened its door on Tuesday in south Kolkata's Lake Gardens area.

British Council hosts a dance drama by Candoco dance group

Mar 27, 2016, at 07:59 pm

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): British Council on Saturday presented a dance drama performance by the internationally acclaimed Candoco Dance Company at ICCR in Kolkata.

'Husain 100'-a five-day celebration in Kolkata to take place in April

Mar 25, 2016, at 04:48 am

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): 'Husain 100', a five-day celebration of the birth centenary of Maqbool Fida Husain (1915 – 2011), will be held from April 9 to 13 in Kolkata, a city well known for his admirers-who have always marvelled at his greatness in the fields of painting, drawing, writing and film-making.

Park Plaza hosts Easter celebration for underprivileged children of Hope Foundation

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS):Kolkata's Park Plaza on Friday celebrated Easter with the unprivileged children of Hope Foundation.

Tolly actress Mimi glams up Ratnajeevan showroom opening in Kolkata

Mar 06, 2016, at 06:42 pm

Kolkata, Mar 6 (IBNS): Ratnajeevan Gems and Jewellers on Saturday inaugurated their new outlet in Kolkata's Camac Street area with Tollywood actress Mimi Chakroborty along glamming up the event with her presence.

Kolkata: Chowman inaugurates its sixth branch in Behala

Mar 04, 2016, at 03:31 am

Kolkata, March 3 (IBNS): Restaurant chain Chowman on Wednesday inaugurated its first oriental fine dining branch in Kolkata's Behala area.

Starmark, in association with Jaico Publishing House, hosts the launch of Two Quality Ladies

Feb 28, 2016, at 11:11 pm

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Jaico Publishing House on Friday, hosted the launch of Amrita Priya’s novel Two Quality Ladies at its South City Mall outlet.

UNESCO lauds West Bengal government’s rural craft hub initiative

Feb 24, 2016, at 02:29 am

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): UNESCO, the United Nation’s specialized agency for art and culture, has praised the West Bengal Government’s Rural Craft Hub initiative.

Monia Lamarche to perform in Kolkata

Feb 19, 2016, at 09:08 pm

Kolkata Feb 19 (IBNS) Taj Bengal is all set to bring singer Monia Lamarche, live in Kolkata.

West Bengal celebrates Saraswati Puja today

Feb 13, 2016, at 03:38 pm

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS) The Bengali community across the country, with West Bengal leading the rest, in worshiping Hindu Goddess Saraswati with grandeur on Saturday.

Kolkata college awards certificates to women in community outreach programme

Feb 12, 2016, at 11:39 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Participants of Sucharu, a capacity-building programme conducted by Kolkata's Women's Christian College and funded by the University Grants Commission, received their certificates and prizes at a ceremony organised by the college.

'Bangaler Chharachhori': Memories of another day in limericks

Feb 08, 2016, at 11:19 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Ajoy Gupta's book of Bengali limericks, 'Bangaler Chharachhori', about his days in East Pakistan, was launched at Kolkata's Oxford book store recently in the presence of noted Indian footballer and former Sheriff of Kolkata, Chuni Goswami, and journalist-author Shankarlal Bhattacharjee.

Hair Zone opens its second outlet in Kolkata

Feb 08, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Actors Saheb Bhattacharya and Suchandra Vaaniya inaugurated the Hair Zone – Spa & Salon, the second outlet of Hair Zone in Kolkata, on Friday.

U.S. Consulate Kolkata organizes workshop on gender based violence

Feb 02, 2016, at 02:02 am

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS) The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with Seattle-based non-profit organization Geeks Without Bounds and Bangalore-based non-profit organization The Bachchao Project, organized a day-long workshop on ‎'How to run a Hackathon to Combat Gender Based Violence' here recently.

UK storyteller Giles Abbott to hold workshop and perform at book fair in Kolkata

Feb 01, 2016, at 11:16 pm

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): Giles Abbott, a well-known story teller from the United Kingdom (UK) will be in Kolkata to hold a workshop hosted by the British Council, UK’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations, and to perform at the Book Fair.

Ruskin Bond meets his young and adult readers at STORY in Kolkata

Jan 28, 2016, at 10:17 pm

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Ruskin Bond, the famous author, met with his young and adult readers at the STORY bookstore in Kolkata and shared his thoughts on writing.

Aircel's 'Save Our Tigers' receives massive support from Kolkata school students

Jan 28, 2016, at 02:16 am

Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS): Aircel, as part of its 'Kids For Tigers' program, organised a fest for school students at the La Martiniere for Girls School in Kolkata, in continuation of its effort in educating children about the cause of tiger conservation.

Benjarong hosts 'Amazing Phuket' festival

Jan 27, 2016, at 11:46 pm

Bangalore, Jan 27 (IBNS): Benjarong is all set to host the 'Amazing Phuket' Festival, an exotic and authentic selection of Thai cuisine, starting from Jan 27 to Feb 14.

"Netajir Priyo Gaan" album launched in Kolkata

Jan 24, 2016, at 02:47 am

Kolkata, Jan 23(IBNS): Marking the 119th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Asha Audio Company, in association with Netaji Research Bureau, launched "Netajir Priyo Gaan", an album comprising of the Indian freedom fighter's favorite Bengali songs.

Ayan Mukherjee and Friends impress Kolkata

Jan 24, 2016, at 02:25 am

Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): Rajkumar Sengupta of Folk Foundation and Supreeta Singh presented Tales and Tunes City Tour introducing singer Ayan Mukherjee and Friends to Kolkata at Hashtagwaale recently.

Lawrence & Mayo expands with the launch of its 8th store in Kolkata

Jan 19, 2016, at 12:10 am

Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): India’s first optical retailer, Lawrence & Mayo and the only premium and most preferred eyewear brand which started its operations in 1877 from Kolkata, is now opening doors in Salt Lake.

Starmark to launch Shoma A. Chatterji's 'Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma'

Jan 17, 2016, at 03:45 am

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harper Collins Publishers, will host the launch of writer Shoma A. Chatterji’s book ‘Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma’ at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata next week.

Writing has always been a very close part of my life: Nandana Dev Sen

Jan 16, 2016, at 03:25 pm

Kolkata Jan 15 (IBNS): Actor, writer and child right activist Nandana Dev Sen, while launching her book 'Mambi and the Forest Fire' in Kolkata, has said that writing has always been a very close part of her life.

Actor Soumitra Chatterjee launches Victor Kalyan Ghoshe's latest novel

Jan 16, 2016, at 12:38 am

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS) Actor Soumitra Chatterjee launched author Victor Kalyan Ghoshe's latest novel The Job Charnock Riddle, a historic thriller, here on Thursday.