Nov 21, 2019, at 02:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A popular children's story in Bengali, 'Pagla Saheber Kobor', by noted author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, will now be available in the form of an English graphic novel.
Nov 20, 2019, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: It was his encounter with the survivors of 2004 tsunami in the Andaman and Nicobar islands and their resilience that inspired doctor-turned-government official Dr. Mohd. Rehan Raza to pen "The Great Nicobar Island: India's Southern Fortune".
Jaipur Literature Fest launches blogging competition
Nov 20, 2019, at 04:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: After the resounding success of the previous years, the popular Jaipur Literature Festival Blogging Competition is back.
Kolkata: Chowman launches week-long ‘Chidren’s Food Festival’
Nov 18, 2019, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s popular restaurant chain Chowman celebrated Children’s Day eve with the underprivileged kids of NGO Basha who launched a week-long ‘Chidren’s Food Festival’ here.
Kolkata: Acropolis celebrates Children's Day Kidsopolis
Nov 17, 2019, at 11:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In an effort to transport children back to the world of dream and imagination and fun filled activities, Acropolis, a shopping mall in Kolkata, had organized Kidsopolis, a 'Children’sDay' Celebration, recently.
Kolkata gets ready for the delicious Week of Italian Cuisine in the World starting on November 18
Nov 16, 2019, at 06:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS Starting November 18, Kolkata will join cities around the world for a week-long celebration of Italian cuisine, an annual event that promotes the country’s gastronomic culture abroad.
Have you been to the Beer and Pizza festival at JW Marriott Kolkata?
Nov 15, 2019, at 09:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has decided to match the irresolute mood of the weather in the city with a 'Beer and Pizza' festival at its JW Kitchen Alfresco.
Sequins to Macarons: Limited-edition haute desserts from Yauatcha
Nov 15, 2019, at 07:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Curious to know what happens when a fashion designer and celebrity stylist join hands with a French inspired patisserie?
Pearl Academy opens campus in Kolkata
Nov 15, 2019, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Design institute Pearl Academy on Friday announced its foray in the eastern part of India with the launch of its campus in Kolkata.
Second edition of Kolkata’s Chair Poetry Evenings to open on November 22
Nov 15, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Kolkta/IBNS: The second edition of the international poetry festival, Chair Poetry Evenings, conceptualised by Tushar Dhawal Singh and Sonnet Mondal, will be held in Kolkata from November 22 to 24, 2019.
Nov 15, 2019, at 01:49 pm
Kolkta/IBNS: The Open Arts Initiative, a group of creative professionals living in Goa, is organising the first Goa Open Arts Festival early next year.
Nov 15, 2019, at 01:39 pm
History has shown that sometimes it takes a chance encounter and a sparkle of a thought to ignite something big and make it real. Such was the case for Tushar Dhawal Singh , an IRS professional and Sonnet Mondal, engineer by qualification, to strike a match and light their fire of poetic leanings into a revolution.
Pan-India gastropub Monkey Bar reinvents its menu but retains some of the old faourites
Nov 15, 2019, at 12:21 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Monkey Bar, the pan-India gastropub (a part of the Olive Group of restaurants), which has an outlet in Kolkata too, has come up with a new menu, which includes over 40 dishes and eight signature cocktails.
Amway India celebrates Children’s Day with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre
Nov 14, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amway India, the country’s FMCG direct selling company, celebrated Children’s Day for the 11th consecutive year on Thursday.
Korean Cultural Festival to enthrall Mumbaikars with their traditional culture and cuisine
Nov 13, 2019, at 09:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A two day festival to be hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Mumbai will showcase South Korea's traditional dance, music and food.
Starmark hosts launch of Durjoy Datta's novel Wish I Could Tell You
Nov 13, 2019, at 06:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Penguin, hosted the launch of bestselling author Durjou Datta’s latest novel ‘Wish I Could Tell You’ at its South City Mall outlet here on Sunday.
Temi Autumn Carnival commences at temi tea estate
Nov 13, 2019, at 06:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Its a part of revival of an annual calendar event to showcase blooming of cherry trees, autumnal teas and the winter sun and clear sky nights filled with music.
4 Career Options to Explore After Completing a Data Science Certification
Nov 13, 2019, at 11:52 am
We reside in a world driven by data, where every piece of information gets stored in the form of data across systems and networks. Over time, the stored data becomes so massive that it often becomes an arduous task for the organization to infer anything from it. Businesseshave started using data-driven strategies to develop future-ready business plans.
Binge Bae Fikar is determined to prove healthy food need not be bland and boring
Nov 12, 2019, at 10:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Binge Bae Fikar, a Kolkata based food brand introduced by Anisha Mohta, a young food entrepreneur, is set to change the way everyone looks at healthy food, especially those who love binge eating.
500 years old Assam’s Bhaona performed on global stage in Dubai
Nov 12, 2019, at 07:26 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Almost 500 years after Saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardeva’s creation ‘Bhaona’, Assam’s mythological folk theatre has now entered into the global stage with an English avatar.
Nov 12, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Percussionist Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee and Kalayani Roy Memorial Trust are presenting a gala musical “ Divine Melodies” at the ICCR on Nov 13 featuring Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt.
From Prince to Picasso, the arts can be just the tonic, new UN health agency study shows
Nov 12, 2019, at 09:17 am
New York/IBNS: From before birth, to the end of life, taking to the dance floor or sketching a still life, can positively affect our health and even prove more cost-effective than conventional medical treatment, the World Health Organisation (WHO) found in a new study published on Monday.
Get set for a dizzying start to the weekend with DJ Clement at Monkey Bar Kolkata
Nov 11, 2019, at 07:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: How about spinning to some momentous music spun by soneone who shared the stage along with Coldplay, Jay-Z, AR Rahman, at the Global Citizen India Concert?
Free internet access should be a basic human right, study finds
Nov 11, 2019, at 03:40 pm
Birmingham/IBNS: Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online – particularly in developing countries – lack meaningful ways to influence the global players shaping their everyday lives, according to a new study.
Kheyali Dastidar brings Bengali play Pratyasha
Nov 09, 2019, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Actress and theatre personality Kheyali Dastidar has come up with a Bengali play titled as Pratyasha which weaves a compelling story of the mismatch of expectations in the present day's busy urban life.
Starmark to launch English transcreation of Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s Pagla Saheber Kabor
Nov 08, 2019, at 07:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, an Emami Group venture, has successfully forayed into publishing of graphic novels based on the works of celebrated Bengali writers.
5th Kolkata International Film Festival to be inaugurated today
Nov 08, 2019, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata, Nov 8 (UNI): Barely a few minutes to go for the inauguration of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), all roads lead to Netaji Indoor Stadium on Friday.
First South Asian Literature & Art Festival in the US was a grand success say organisers
Nov 07, 2019, at 12:01 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Montalvo Arts Center and Art Forum SF in collaboration with UC Berkeley Institute of South Asian Studies presented the first ever and one of the largest South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) in the US.
Annual Oakville Diwali Gala 2019 raised funds of over $140,000
Nov 07, 2019, at 11:53 am
Ontario/IBNS: The sixth edition of the annual Oakville Diwali Gala raised funds of over $140,000 in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH).
Lemon Tree Hotels debuts in Kolkata
Nov 06, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., has marked its entry into Kolkata with the launch of Lemon Tree Premier, New Town.