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Techno India University confers honorary D.Litt to economist Bibek Debroy and writer Buddhadeb Guha

Jul 16, 2019, at 05:07 pm

Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): West Bengal Governor, Keshari Nath Tripathi, appreciated the various initiatives taken by the Techno India University (TIU) to equip their students in the best possible way and make them employment ready.

How app cabs are changing transportation landscape worldwide

Jul 15, 2019, at 04:25 pm

From USA to India, ride hailing app cabs like Uber has transformed the mobility landscape globally and opened the door for competitors such as Lyft in the U.S. and Ola Cabs in India. Rashi Shrivastava and Madison Hall in USA with  Suryodoy Mandal in India report on how it is poised to grow even more.  

Do not miss the fabulous artworks at the refurbished Bombay House belonging to the Tata Group

Jul 15, 2019, at 12:57 pm

Mumbai, July 12 (IBNS): Bombay House, the Tata Group’s global headquarters in Maharashtra's capital city, is now sporting some fabulous artworks executed by Baaya Design in collaboration with Somaya & Kalappa Consultants.

Peter England launches men’s obsession store

Jul 13, 2019, at 05:53 pm

Vijayawada, Jul 13 (UNI) The Peter England, which is the leading menswear brand from the Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd launched its Men’s Obsession Store at the Imperial Mall VSN Estates, here.

Author interview: Dr. Debojyoti Sarkar on his book 'How “Not” to Become A Surgeon'

Jul 11, 2019, at 04:16 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'How “Not” to Become A Surgeon'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.

How about hiring a co-author to complete your unfinished book?

Jul 11, 2019, at 04:08 pm

Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): Power Publishers, a 12-year old publishing company, based in Kolkata, has good news for those writers who are not being able to complete writing their book for paucity of time or any other reason.

Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his book 'The Vision Palate'

Jul 11, 2019, at 03:47 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'The Vision Palate'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.

Don't miss the home decor and tableware exhibition at the Kamala store in ICCR Kolkata

Jul 11, 2019, at 03:42 pm

Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): Kamala, the retail outlet of the Crafts Council of India, is hosting a home decor and tableware exhibition called  'Patram' until July 13 at their store located in ICCR Kolkata.

Acropolis Mall inaugurates three-day long Mango festival in Kolkata

Jul 09, 2019, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata, Jul 9 (IBNS):  Acropolis Mall has inaugurated a three-day long Mango festival at the Atrium, the ground floor at its premises to celebrate the bliss of the season with the seasonal fruit Mango.

adidas launches SENSEBOOST GO shoes

Jul 09, 2019, at 03:39 pm

Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): Lifestyle brand adidas has launched SENSEBOOST GO which is suitable for city runners.

Lakmé Fashion Week in association with smartwater announces winners of the second edition of ‘The Platform’

Jul 08, 2019, at 05:13 pm

Kolkata / Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS): Smartwater, the leading premium water brand by Coca-Cola and Lakmé Fashion Week, India’s most premier fashion event announced winners for the second edition of ‘The Platform’, a programme to identify and mentor upcoming designers.

Kolkata: Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presents his collection at ICCR

Jul 08, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presented his collection at ICCR recently at the Fashion Fiesta.

The Sample Sale 2019: A luxury sale of opulent apparel by Verse

Jul 08, 2019, at 12:46 pm

Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): 'Verse’, an opulent women’s wear brand from Kolkata, will hold its luxury sale of prêt & couture apparel, in the city for a limited period this July.

Ace wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee shares his stories with a select audience at the Bengal Chamber

Jul 08, 2019, at 12:37 pm

Kolkata, July 6  (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Society for Heritage and Ecological Researches (SHER) recently organised a photography-based session with well-known professional wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee.

Kolkata-based institution observes Jagannath Rath Yatra, also holds cultural festival on Odisha

Jul 08, 2019, at 12:31 pm

Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Jagannath Seva Samiti held the Jagannath Rath Yatra on Thursday with much fanfare.

Kolkata restaurants celebrate International Chocolate Day, offer chocolate desserts, cocktails

Jul 07, 2019, at 01:03 am

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Several Kolkata restaurants have lined up with special offers to celebrate the International Chocolate Day on Sunday.

KFC is giving out free fried chicken on July 6 to celebrate ‘Fried Chicken Day’

Jul 05, 2019, at 05:38 pm

Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Celebrating Fried Chicken Day, KFC on Saturday will give out a free piece of chicken to food lovers on all orders.

This book is a diary with a common strain to everything, says author Sabarna Roy of his newest work

Jul 04, 2019, at 09:20 pm

Kolkata, Jul 4 (IBNS): The fifth book by Sabarna Roy, titled Random Subterranean Mosaic: 2012-2018, was launched recently at Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata.

University of Chicago, OD Alternatives join hands to provide Leadership Development program for women leaders in India

Jul 04, 2019, at 05:33 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Top ranked global academic institution The University of Chicago and boutique leadership development firm OD Alternatives have joined hands to provide a Leadership Development program for women leaders in India.

Vedic Maths is relevant and important in modern education system

Jul 04, 2019, at 11:53 am

Gaurav Tekriwal founder President of the Vedic Maths Forum India, in conversation with Subhojit Roy, co founder of  Connections

Odishi Guru Urmila Bhaumik presents Vande Nrityam 2019 in Kolkata

Jul 03, 2019, at 01:14 pm

Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Noted Odissi Guru Urmila Bhaumik presented Vande Nrityam 2019 at Rabindra Sadan celebrating the pre 20th year of her institution recently.

Senior citizens of Kolkata celebrate 11th anniversary of elderly support initiative Pronam

Jul 02, 2019, at 05:35 pm

Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Many senior citizens of Kolkata, police officials and others recently came together to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of Pronam, a decade-old police initiative to provide the elderly with a support system.

Music can be a tool for social change reveals 'An Evening of Classical Masterworks' at the American Center Kolkata

Jul 02, 2019, at 01:43 pm

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): The U.S. Consulate Kolkata recently hosted a concert tilted “An Evening of Classical Masterworks,” at the American Center Kolkata. 

With sweets for puja shaped like tablets and capsules, Digital Googly observes Doctors' Day

Jul 01, 2019, at 08:27 pm

Kolkata: On the Doctors' Day today, Digital Googly, a Kolkata-based digital marketing company, performed a puja ceremony and “havan”, complete with icons from the medical world, to pray for the well-being of doctors.

A fashion show in Kolkata brings to life the LGBTQ community as seen in Indian mythologies

Jul 01, 2019, at 06:08 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Indian mythology not only has references to transgender men and women but also integrated them within the framework of society.

Catch the Odisha Festival at this year's Ratha Yatra celebration organised by Utkala

Jul 01, 2019, at 06:03 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Utkala, a charitable, social and cultural society based in Kolkata will observe Jagannath Ratha Yatra in the city along with presentations which will highlight the cultural side of Odisha.

Kolkata-based Odissi exponent regales spectators with her compositions

Jul 01, 2019, at 06:00 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Urmila Bhaumik, a well-known Odissi dancer from Kolkata, recently organised a programme titled 'Vande Nrityam' to observe the pre-20th year of her dance academy.

Gun Island: Storyteller Amitav Ghosh effortlessly spans space and time in his latest novel

Jul 01, 2019, at 05:50 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Jnanpith Award winner Amitav Ghosh, the popular Indian author writing in English, returned to standalone fiction with his latest book 'Gun Island'.

Indian actress Sheena Chohan awarded Human Rights Hero at the UN

Jun 29, 2019, at 03:06 pm

New York, June 29 (IBNS): Indian actress Sheena Chohan has been awarded the prestigious Human Rights Hero Award at the United Nations in New York for her work enlightening more than 36 million people about their human rights.

Makaut event Bhoy Hote Tobo Abhoyo Majhe to be held tomorrow

Jun 28, 2019, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Bhoy Hote Tobo Abhoyo Majhe, an event initiated by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), will be held here on Saturday.