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Kolkata: Noodle Oodle opens second outlet in Garia

Oct 01, 2016, at 03:47 am

Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Noodle Oodle, a Chinese restaurant, which is an initiative of Aditya Group, opened its second outlet in Kolkata's Garia area on Friday.

Bengal observes Mahalaya, gets ready for Durga Puja

Sep 30, 2016, at 04:53 pm

Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): The Bengali community, like many others, on Friday, observed the final day of Pitru-paksha through Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion when one pays tribute to ancestors through prayers, rituals and a dip in the river Ganga.

Art works based on mythology exhibited in Kolkata

Sep 27, 2016, at 03:44 pm

Kolkata,Sept 27 (IBNS): Artist Sanjoy Majumdar recently hosted a seven-day- long solo exhibition of his recent artworks at Taj Bengal in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Urmila Dance Foundation hosts Bande Nrityam on 16th anniversary

Sep 22, 2016, at 04:29 pm

Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS): Urmila Dance Foundation recently hosted Bande Nrityam on its 16th anniversary at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata.

Qissaa unveils Nakshikanthas in Kolkata

Sep 14, 2016, at 03:38 am

Kolkata, Sept 13 (IBNS): Qissaa, an eclectic lifestyle store in south Kolkata, which is ready to launch their brand new festive collection of 2016, has unveiled Nakshikanthas on saris and home decor.

If people pay me enough Lola 2.0 is a possibility: Anuradha Menon

Sep 09, 2016, at 02:49 pm

Anu Menon and Shernaz Patel are both household names in Indian English theatre. While the former shot to fame with her alter ego Lola Kutty, the latter boasts of films like Guzaarish, Black and Talaash in her resume. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity catches up with the two before the staging of their play 'God of Carnage' in Kolkata's GD Birla Sabhaghar, presented by Centre Stage Creations

Turtle Limited revamped its Barasat showroom

Sep 02, 2016, at 09:25 pm

Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Turtle Limited, a men’s lifestyle brands, re-launched its showroom in Barasat near Kolkata recently.

Kolkata to host Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016

Aug 31, 2016, at 09:29 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): Kolkata is all set to host the first qualifying round of The Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016, at Medical College, College Street on Sept 2 from 1pm onwards.

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".

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.

Leading Kolkata colleges battle it out at the Jefferson Debates

Aug 11, 2016, at 11:04 pm

Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Leading Kolkata colleges debated strongly but wisely on the topic 'Presidential Systems tend to focus Electoral Campaigns on Personalities rather than Political Platforms' at the fifth edition of ‘The Jefferson Debates’ organised by The American Centre Kolkata and iLEAD on Wednesday.

Kolkata to host TCS IT Wiz 2016 on Aug 31

Aug 11, 2016, at 10:03 pm

Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions firm, announced today that TCS IT Wiz 2016 – India’s largest technology quiz for schools will be held in Kolkata on Aug 31, at Kalamandir in Kolkata.

Starmark and Penguin Books, YFLO organised an evening with Emraan Hashmi to celebrate the launch of his book The Kiss of Life

Aug 11, 2016, at 09:07 pm

Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Starmark and Penguin Books, in association with FYLO( Young FICCI Ladies Organisation), organised an evening with Emraan Hashmi, at Kolkata's The Taj Bengal to celebrate the launch of his book The Kiss Of Life. The book has been co-authored by Bilal Siddiqi.

Leading colleges debate if U.S. Presidential systems tend to focus electoral campaigns on personalities

Aug 11, 2016, at 04:47 am

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): The American Center Kolkata and iLEAD presented 'The Jefferson Debates V,' a series of inter collegiate debate competitions addressing some of today's most relevant topics.

Kolkata: Presidency University's Registrar gheraoed since Friday evening

Aug 06, 2016, at 07:14 pm

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Protesting against alleged opacity in undergraduate and postgraduate level admission process, a section of students gheraoed the Registrar, Controller of Exams and several other officials of Kolkata's prestigious Presidency University since Friday evening.

Kolkata hosts 64-day- long theatre festival

Aug 06, 2016, at 05:20 am

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), an autonomous organization under Government of India's Ministry of Culture, has organized a 64-day-long theatre festival in Kolkata.

Social worker Kalyan Banerjee launches his book 'In My Eyes The Constitution Of India'

Aug 05, 2016, at 05:26 am

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): Kalyan Banerjee, a social worker, who is associated with numerous social organizations in the country, has perceived that certain areas of the Constitution of India require certain amendments in regard to Protection of Political Rights & Prevention of Corruption, Election of CJI (Chief justice of India) and Public Referendum.

Kolkata: Globsyn Skills holds 3rd National Skills Convocation

Aug 04, 2016, at 06:05 am

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Globsyn Skills, a joint venture between the Globsyn Group and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) hosted the 3rd National Skills Convocation in Kolkata on Friday to recognize and award over 1500 trainees.

Kolkata: Shiraz celebrates its 75 years with team Egoler Chokh

Aug 04, 2016, at 04:48 am

Kolkata, August 3 (IBNS): Shiraz Golden Restaurant on Tuesday celebrated seventy five years of its establishment with the cast and crew of the upcoming Bengali movie, Egoler Chokh.

P.C. Chandra Group hosts scholarship programme for underprivileged students

Aug 01, 2016, at 05:22 am

Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): PC. Chandra Group, the leading jewelry business group in East India, on Friday hosted the Prerna scholarship programme for the second time to support financially fifteen underprivileged students from across West Bengal.

Goodricke offers exotic variety of tea at the newly launched ‘Goodricke Teapot’

Jul 30, 2016, at 08:33 pm

Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): India's tea giant, Goodricke organized an exclusive tea tasting session at the Goodricke Teapot, which is a Café and Lounge vertical at Park Plaza in Kolkata's Ballygunge area.

Hackathon: Building apps for a better future

Jul 29, 2016, at 12:01 am

Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): The final countdown of the 24-hour Hackathon, a collaboration between the U.S Consulate General-Kolkata, NASSCOM 10,000 Start Ups and Microsoft, took place at the American Centre, Kolkata, recently.

Kolkata: Sanjha Chulha to host Quirky Kebab Festival

Jul 28, 2016, at 07:14 pm

Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): Kolkata-based restaurant Sanjha Chulhanis all set to host the Quirky Kebab festival at its new outlet in southern part of the city.

Kolkata: It’s raining Hilsa at The Gateway Hotel

Jul 26, 2016, at 08:42 pm

Kolkata, July 26 (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.

Kolkata: U.S. Consulate,NASSCOM 10,000 Start Ups, Microsoft host 24-hour Hackathon

Jul 25, 2016, at 10:10 pm

Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS) The U.S. Consulate General-Kolkata, in collaboration with NASSCOM 10,000 Start Ups and Microsoft, hosted its first ever 24-hour Hackathon titled Building Apps for a Better Future at the American Center from July 23 to 24.

Starmark to host the launch of Arpit Vageria’s novel I Still Think about You

Jul 20, 2016, at 10:33 pm

Kolkata, July 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's popular lifestyle destination Starmark will host the launch of Arpit Vageria’s novel I Still Think about You at its Quest Mall outlet on July 22.

The School of Chinese Language in Kolkata celebrates its 8th anniversary

Jul 17, 2016, at 06:31 pm

Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): The 8th anniversary of The School of Chinese Language in Kolkata, celebrated on July Saturday, was sponsored by Consulate General of the P R of China.

Breitling showcases 2016 collection in an exclusive event at its Kolkata Boutique

Jul 08, 2016, at 10:37 pm

Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS) Breitling, the independent Swiss watch manufacturer, presented on Friday the latest models in its Breitling and Breitling for Bentley collections at the Breitling Boutique in Kolkata.

CRY launches campaign on child education, young adventurer embarks upon solo trans-Himalayan cycle ride

Jul 08, 2016, at 03:47 pm

Kolkata / New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): CRY : In an unique initiative Child Rights and You, on Thursday announced the launch of ‘School the Spark’, a national campaign to address issues related to children’s education, in a press conference held at Kolkata Press Club.

Shyamashree Sen takes charge of Rotary District 3291 at Samarurha

Jul 04, 2016, at 04:35 pm

Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): In a glittering programme titled Samarurha held at Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha, Shyamashree Sen took charge of the 97-year-old Rotary International District 3291, becoming the only second lady Governor of the international service organization here, to head the district.