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Kolkata: Rabindra Bharati Sanskriti Utsav 2018 begins, Jorasanko Thakurbari light and sound show to resume

Jan 17, 2018, at 06:09 pm

Kolkata, Jan 17, (IBNS): The four-day Rabindra Bharati Sanskriti Utsav 2018 organised by West Bengal's Rabindra Bharati University begins on Wednesday and will continue until  Jan 20, 2018.

Apeejay Kolkata Lit Fest announces Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award

Jan 15, 2018, at 10:44 pm

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) has announced a new annual literary award for emerging women writers in India called “Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award”.

Bipasha Basu inaugurates beauty retailer Sephora in south Kolkata shopping mall

Jan 07, 2018, at 07:07 pm

Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): The new year brought some good news for ladies in Kolkata as Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu inaugurated beauty retailer Sephora in city's South City Mall.

Hard Rock Cafe set to open eighth location in Kolkata

Dec 22, 2017, at 06:27 am

Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): Hard Rock International has announced the opening of its eighth and newest cafe location in Park Street, Kolkata.

Kolkata pays tribute to virtuoso Ananda Shankar; Tanusree Shankar announces Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour

Dec 14, 2017, at 09:45 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Kolkata paid its respect to late Ananda Shankar, on his 75th birth anniversary through a many-layered musical performance held at the Rabindra Sadan.

Shakespeare and the cybernetic post-human

Nov 29, 2017, at 08:07 pm

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS):The Department of English, Heritage College, in collaboration with the Shakespeare Society of Eastern India organized a two day international workshop on “401 years after Shakespeare: Shifting Paradigms from the Shakespearean Human to the Post-human”, at the Heritage Campus, recently.

Top Israeli innovator tours Kolkata

Nov 21, 2017, at 09:49 pm

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): In a collaboration between the Embassy of Israel in India and Culture Monks, Israeli innovator Matan Berkowitz will hold a series of lectures and workshops in Kolkata this week during his three- day visit in the city.

Our USP is definitely our Wellness teas: Karma Kettle owners

Nov 19, 2017, at 07:52 pm

Dhiraj and Priti Sen Arora, the owners of Kolkata's upscale boutique tea bar and retail outlet "Karma Kettle", want to promote a healthy lifestyle through their latest venture. The neatly furnished Swinhoe Street facility offers one the opportunity to taste different kinds of teas. Sudipto Maity catches up with Dhiraj for a brief chat. 

Kolkata: Ola organises trip for driver partners and their kids on Children’s Day

Nov 16, 2017, at 04:48 am

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): Ola,  mobile app for transportation, on the occasion of Children’s Day, organized a trip for its driver partners and their kids to the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata.

Alternative Living Theatre holds five-day national drama festival in Kolkata neighbourhood

Nov 03, 2017, at 10:54 pm

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): The concept of the “Para Porshir Theatre” festival is to build a bridge of friendliness and highlight different forms of theatre practices across the globe, said Subhadeep Guha, while talking of the five-day national drama festival organised by Alternative Living Theatre (ALT).

Calcutta University to confer D.Litt to Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Oct 26, 2017, at 04:08 am

Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): The Calcutta University (CU) on Wednesday announced that it will confer West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with its prestigious D.Litt (Doctor of Letters) degree.

Kolkata celebrates Kali Pujo today

Oct 19, 2017, at 08:53 pm

Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS): Continuing the mood of festivity and enjoyment, Kolkata and people of West Bengal are celebrating Kali Puja on Thursday.

Studio by Starmark hosts exhibition of curated Diwali collections

Oct 12, 2017, at 01:03 am

Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS) : Kolkata-based model Ishika inaugurated Deepawali— an exhibition of curated Diwali collections at the Studio by Starmark at 3, Lord Sinha Road, Emami Market.

Kolkata welcomes noodle bar Wai Wai City to town

Sep 24, 2017, at 02:22 am

Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS) Noodle bar Wai Wai has expanded its wings and opened an outlet in Kolkata on Prince Anwar Shah Road opposite South City Mall.

IDP Education organises Study Abroad Education Fair in Kolkata

Sep 15, 2017, at 02:00 am

Kolkata, Sept 14 (IBNS): IDP Education India, a student placement service provider, organized UK, USA, Canada and New Zealand Education Fair in Kolkata at The Park for students aspiring to pursue their higher education abroad.

Fitness and styling go hand in hand says stylist Bobby Sen

Aug 29, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): Mumbai-based stylist, who has worked with the likes of Vidya Balan, Tabu and Raveena Tandon, said that fitness and styling go hand in hand while explaining the details of styling at a fashion-based event organised recently by one of Kolkata's popular gymnasiums, Skulpt.

“The Pinnacle Arch” in the courtyard of Presidency University unveiled today

Aug 21, 2017, at 01:59 am

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): An installation in steel in the courtyard of Presidency University, titled The Pinnacle Arch, has been unveiled by former governor M. K. Narayanan.

Mahul Brahma’s book on luxury Decoding Luxe launched in Kolkata

Aug 19, 2017, at 02:26 am

Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS) Former journalist-turned-communicator Mahul Brahma on Thursday launched his debut book “Decoding Luxe”, which is billed as a definitive guide to luxury, in an audience-packed Starmark bookstore at a city mall.

Students debate global child rights issues at Model United Nations

Jul 27, 2017, at 02:36 pm

Kolkata, July 27 (IBNS): The rain-soaked city of Kolkata witnessed a bunch of young students step into the shoes of seasoned diplomats, and talk about serious global issues ranging from child rights to cross-border human trafficking.

Kolkata: Rush for the inaugural discount at Head Turners Sports Salon

Jul 14, 2017, at 11:38 pm

Kolkata, Jul 14 (IBNS): The fashion-conscious sports lovers of Kolkata now do not have to tear their hair on how to get their hero's hair cut. Head Turners, a popular salon chain, is ready to help at their first-of-its kind sports themed salon in Kolkata.

Kolkata: It’s raining Hilsa at The Gateway Hotel

Jul 11, 2017, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): The arrival of monsoon starts tickling the Bengali taste buds with tantalising thoughts of devouring Ilish during the rains. Ilish or Hilsa, the national fish of Bangladesh, is extremely popular in India, especially in the states of West Bengal, Orissa, Tripura and Assam.

It’s raining chocolates at JW Marriott Kolkata

Jul 08, 2017, at 12:51 pm

Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Chocolate is soon to flood JW Marriott Kolkata and the best of the chocolate delicacies is going to make its way to the popular dessert section of the all day dining den – JW Kitchen.

JW Marriott Kolkata organizing workshop for kids on chocolate

Jul 08, 2017, at 12:39 pm

Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): World Chocolate Day is round the corner and JW Marriott Kolkata has lined up an interesting workshop for kids with the star being – Chocolate.

Kalki Koechlin visits Kolkata, launches new product of Gillette Venus

Jun 18, 2017, at 02:39 pm

Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin launched a new product of Gillette Venus, Breeze razor, during her recent visit to Kolkata.

Tata Salt beats the heat with 'Sehat ka Charger' campaign

Jun 17, 2017, at 04:53 am

Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Tata Salt on Friday kicked off the 'Sehat ka Charger' campaign in Kolkata.

Monkey Bar offers special offers on Father's Day

Jun 17, 2017, at 02:45 am

Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Keeping the Father's Day in mind, Monkey Bar, a gastropub, have planned a raucous day.

JW Marriott Kolkata introduces special menu for Father’s Day

Jun 16, 2017, at 11:35 pm

Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Father’s Day is here, and JW Kitchen is ready to lay out a perfect of scrumptious and mouth-watering delicacies.

CRY launches month-long awareness drive on child labour

Jun 13, 2017, at 09:54 pm

Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS): CRY – Child Rights and You collaborated with the Indian Museum in presenting the third edition of Aashayein, a day-long bonanza for children, at Ashutosh Birth Centenary Auditorium on Sunday.

PVR’s Mani Square- Kolkata gets refurbished for its movie lovers

May 23, 2017, at 07:50 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): PVR Cinemas, a cinema exhibitor in India, has revamped its four screens multiplex at Mani Square in Kolkata.

JIS College of Engineering has been selected as one of the six Nodal center by MAUKAT

May 15, 2017, at 07:11 pm

Kalyani, May 13 (IBNS) :The Nodal Centre at JIS College of Engineering has opened on Friday.