LFW Gen Next on the Road showcase their fashion wears at leading stores in the country

Sep 19, 2019, at 03:45 pm

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IBNS): Young designers, part of Lakme Fashion Week's Gen Next platform, who participated in the latest LFW Winter/Festive 2019 show, recently displayed their collections at multi-designer stores in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi.

Trincas is the best thing that has happened to Park Street, says Usha Uthup crooning down memory lane

Sep 19, 2019, at 12:14 pm

Kolkata: Celebrating the 50th year of her musical bond with Kolkata's Trincas, singer Usha Uthup said the bar and restaurant is the best thing that can happen to the Park Street, the city's iconic nightlife hub.

Snowden presents his book, talks about life in Russia

Sep 18, 2019, at 01:41 pm

Berlin, Sept 18 (Sputnik): Former US intelligence employee and whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has presented his memoir titled Permanent Record to the Berlin public during a video conference streaming from Russia, organized by Germany's Zeit newspaper and S. Fischer Verlage publisher.

How do I Maintain my CISSP Certification

Sep 17, 2019, at 10:01 pm

Make Your Little One's Wardrobe Winter Ready

Sep 17, 2019, at 09:27 pm

Winter is Coming! While it took eight seasons for the winter to arrive in GOT; in reality, it is only a few months away. And this winter being your baby’s first, we know you must be worrying already about getting the right baby clothes and how to keep cold and flu away from them.

Kamala opens its autumn collection of textiles for Durga Puja

Sep 17, 2019, at 08:14 pm

Kolkata: Kamala, the retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, opened its autumn collection of textiles for Durga Puja on Saturday.

Dr. Anurima Chanda of Ashoka University holds activity session for children in Kolkata

Sep 16, 2019, at 12:41 pm

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IBNS) : Kolkata's popular bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Dorling Kindersley India, recently hosted an activity session for children between 7 and 9 years by author Dr. Anurima Chanda based on her book 'Find Out! Women of India' at its Quest Mall outlet.

VIVO launches special offer on smart phones ahead of Durga Puja

Sep 16, 2019, at 12:02 pm

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IBNS): Bengali model and actor Tanusree Chakraborty recently launched the Mega Puja Consumer Offer (Offer) from smartphone brand VIVO at a popular mall in Kolkata.

Mughlai restaurant Aminia eyeing on to complete 90 years

Sep 14, 2019, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata: Aminia, one of the oldest Mughlai restaurant in Eastern India, is all set to complete 90 years of its journey.

Anju Modi unveils her collection with BIBA in Kolkata

Sep 13, 2019, at 08:46 pm

Kolkata: Costume designer Anju Modi unveiled ‘BIBA by Anju Modi’, an exclusive collection with BIBA at South City Mall BIBA Store in Kolkata.

Make it to trend with the soul of tradition – gold mangalsutra

Sep 13, 2019, at 07:48 pm

Significance of the Gold Mangalsutra: The divine knot which binds two souls for a lifetime. The ancient traditions have always emphasized on the importance of the marital vows. That one relation which is not just part of life but adds to life. Two beings choose to be one with the promise of eternity and such important relation needs a furthermore pious binding. “MANGAL” and “SUTRA” which means the divine thread. It’s the privilege of the jewelers who get the opportunity to decorate this pious knot. With the specialization of ultra skilled craftsmen who pour in every inch of their caliber to ensure that the result is a masterpiece- Gold Mangalsutra.

Starmark holds discussion between architect Anjan Mitra and author Joanne Taylor

Sep 13, 2019, at 06:36 pm

Kolkata: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Niyogi Books, on Saturday held a discussion between architect Anjan Mitra and architectural historian, photographer and author Joanne Taylor on her books The Forgotten Palaces of Calcutta, The Great Houses of Kolkata and The Churches of India at its South City Mall outlet here.

Where the Heart is’ Season 3 explores Neena and Masaba’s sun-soaked apartment in Juhu

Sep 13, 2019, at 06:22 pm

Mumbai: One of the most fascinating mother-daughter duos in film industry, Neena and Masaba Gupta have always pushed the envelope in their professional and personal lives. Neena has always owned who she is and how she chose to live her life and continues to enthral us with her exceptional acting chops.

Enhance your glam quotient this festive season with Nakshi’s ‘Pujo Tribe’ collection

Sep 13, 2019, at 05:36 pm

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): Nakshi, an organisation that works with artisan clusters across India, has launched its festive fashion wear that draws inspiration from art forms across the globe.

Rush to the Agomoni exposition at ITC Royal Bengal for exclusive Kantha embroidered products

Sep 13, 2019, at 02:21 pm

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): Looking for an excuse to get off the block for an early start to your Durga Puja shopping, then rush to ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata for their exposition titled 'Agomoni'.

Eminent personalities and young adults with special needs bond over lunch organised by Unmish

Sep 13, 2019, at 02:18 pm

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): Unmish, a non-profit organisation, recently organised a programme called 'POORNAM 19 - The Blind Date’ for young adults with special needs at the upscale Guchhi restaurant in Hyatt Regency Kolkata.

Rakhigarhi Findings: The Truth about our Ancestors

Sep 13, 2019, at 01:24 pm

Challenging the famous theory of an Aryan invasion  ending the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), analysis of DNA samples obtained from the skeletons excavated at the Mature Harappan cemetery at Rakhigarhi in Haryana says no mass migration into South Asia had happened during the Harappan times. Sonali Jha Chatterjee reports

Abhishek Bachchan drops in at Shamlu Dudeja's Kantha exhibition in Kolkata

Sep 12, 2019, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata: Actor Abhishek Bachchan dropped in at Shamlu Dudeja's Kantha exhibition here on Thursday.

Expert on muslin urges young textile enthusiasts at JDBI to protect the rich Bengal legacy

Sep 12, 2019, at 07:24 pm

Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS) The young generation of Indians should understand the legacy of India’s rich heritage in textiles and rise up to protect the dying traditions and revive the fabled craft of fine muslin, said top design-historian and author Dr Sonia Ashmore while addressing the students of textile science, clothing and fashion studies of J.D.Birla Institute (JDBI) here Wednesday.

Veer Savarkar was vilified and maligned: Author Vikram Sampath

Sep 12, 2019, at 12:19 pm

Kolkata: Launching his book Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past at Prabha Khaitan Foundation's programme Kitab last week, author Vikram Sampath said India's independence activist Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was "vilified and maligned".

Non-metro moms happier that moms in metros: Study

Sep 11, 2019, at 05:36 pm

Guwahati, Sep 11 (UNI) Moms in non-metro cities are much happier than those in metro cities, while 48 per cent of mothers across India are happy with their current state of life.

Author interview: Gautam Maitra on his recently published book 'Human-Alien Encounter Of The Modern Kind'

Sep 10, 2019, at 04:04 pm

Congratulations on the release of your book 'Human-Alien Encounter Of The Modern Kind'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

Author interview: Pratima Dhar on why she wanted her book of Bengali poems translated

Sep 10, 2019, at 03:55 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Words not Spoken'. How has the response been so far?

Ballantine and Dim Sum pairing at Yauatcha Kolkata

Sep 10, 2019, at 03:38 pm

Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Yauatcha, the dim sum tea house from London, is holding a month-long special Ballantine pairing menu at their outlet in Kolkata.

Enjoy some fine English and Indian tea at JW Lounge in Kolkata

Sep 10, 2019, at 01:39 pm

Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Missed lunch? Looking to have a bite after that afternoon long shopping spree? Want to meet friends over a cup of tea?

Kolkata's Acropolis Mall provides pre-Puja market exposure for budding women entrepreneurs

Sep 08, 2019, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS): Merlin Group, developer of Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, organised a two day long exhibition, christened 'Blooming Kolkata 2019', from Saturday for budding female entrepreneurs to provide them a direct exposure to market before Durga Puja.

Asian Paints’ 'Where the heart is' reveals Boman Irani’s home secrets in India's island city

Sep 08, 2019, at 12:28 pm

Mumbai: One of the most heartwarming episodes on the third edition of Asian Paints’ “Where the Heart Is” features Boman Irani. His home is a delight in every way. As Boman himself says on the show, “The person you are at work is also a part of you; but the person you are at home is the rooted, innocent you.”And it’s this rootedness and innocence that seeps into every part of their Parsi Colony home.

Vienna named most liveable city by The Economist

Sep 07, 2019, at 03:13 pm

Vienna, which is known for its grandiose architecture, classical music scene and imperial history,  also has abundant green spaces, one-of-a-kind coffeehouse culture and excellent public services. Well, the city has been voted again as the most liveable city for second year running by The Economist magazine.

India-China International Conference calls for enhanced ties of two Asian neighbours

Sep 07, 2019, at 12:55 pm

Santiniketan, West Bengal, Sept 6 (IBNS): If China and India speak with one voice, the whole world will listen, said Zha Liyou, Consul-General of China in Kolkata at the inauguration of an international conference at Visva-Bharati University campus.

Max Fashion aims to donate new clothes to children for Durga Puja

Sep 06, 2019, at 04:22 pm

Kolkata: Max Fashion is aiming to donate new clothes to more than 5000 children from different NGOs for festival Durga Puja.