Book review: Exploring the evolution of womanhood
Jan 30, 2019, at 05:18 pm
Durga, a Bengali novel by Suparna, revolves around the birth, childhood and life of the eponymous protagonist, till her marriage.
National Gallery of Modern Art to begin 'Night at the Museum' starting this month
Jan 29, 2019, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, (NGMA) will organize first edition of 'Night at the Museum' on Wednesday.
Starmark hosts launch of Sourabh Mukherjee’s book for children Micky and The Magic App
Jan 29, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Ahava Communications, hosted the launch of Sourabh Mukherjee’s book for children Micky and The Magic App at its Quest Mall outlet here last week.
Starmark hosts launch of Agradoot Ghatak’s Bengali novel Atanur Suyopoka
Jan 29, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Deep Prakashan, hosted the launch of US-based designer-photographer Agradoot Ghatak’s Bengali novel Atanur Suyopoka by writers Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, Ranjan Bandyopadhyay, Pracheta Gupta and others in mid-January.
Starmark hosts the launch of Manushri Kanoria's book ‘am I beautiful, yet?’
Jan 29, 2019, at 02:44 pm
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Blue Rose Publishers, hosted the launch of Manushri Kanoria’s book of poems ‘am I beautiful, yet?’ at its South City Mall outlet here this month.
Cocoon Fine Rugs takes the designer route for its premium range
Jan 29, 2019, at 01:26 pm
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): As part of its latest venture, where utility meets art, Cocoon Fine Rugs has entered into a collaboration with architect Ashiesh Shah and his multi-disciplinary design studio.
On Twitter, ‘supersharers’ spread majority of fake news: Study
Jan 26, 2019, at 07:34 pm
New York, Jan 26 (IBNS): A new report on the influence of social media during the 2016 election found that a massive amount of fake news was produced and consumed by a very small amount of users.
Manipur celebrates 70th Republic Day
Jan 26, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Guwahati, Jan 26 (IBNS): The 70th Republic Day was celebrated in Manipur at the historic Kangla Fort on Saturday.
Jan 26, 2019, at 02:07 pm
A ‘Pestaurant’ in Majuli river island in Assam has taken a stab at showcasing the potential of insects as a culinary delicacy which in turn is an organic way of pest control. Mongabay-India writer Sahana Ghosh reports
Milan fashion show was big highlight for me: Tarun Tahiliani
Jan 26, 2019, at 01:44 pm
Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani was recently in Kolkata for the launch of his store at upscale Camac Street in the city. In an exclusive chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Tahiliani spoke at length about his journey
Tarun Tahiliani debuts in east with launch of Kolkata boutique
Jan 26, 2019, at 12:56 pm
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani last week made his debut in eastern India with the launch of Kolkata boutigue at Galleria 1910 here.
Jan 25, 2019, at 01:43 pm
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): If you have been waiting for that perfect day to start on your diet of wholesome food, nutritionist Hena Nafis has just the right thing for you.
Jan 25, 2019, at 01:39 pm
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Get ready to sample the flavours of Indian cuisine this Republic Day (Jan 26) at the lavish brunch organised by JW Marriott Kolkata.
Social media use can be blamed for feeling lonely: Study finds
Jan 23, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Pittsburg, Jan 23 (IBNS): Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness, scientists with the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media Technology and Health (MTH) report today in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Inside the world of online rummy: Thrilling tournaments and grand prizes
Jan 22, 2019, at 05:00 pm
It is no news that online gaming is spreading like wildfire, with new trends sweeping the marketplace every day. Affordable internet, inexpensive smartphones, great connectivity, and swift adaptation have led to the rise in popularity of online gaming, including those involving cash prizes. In view of this phenomenon, one game that’s got people of all ages hooked is online rummy.
The Myx Bar & Kitchen revamps its cocktail and food menu
Jan 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Myx Bar & Kitchen in Kolkata, owned by Abhishek Kajaria, has revamped and relaunched itself in a new avatar.
Kolkata: Let kids discover their artistic self at OTT-TheMyx Creative Genius
Jan 22, 2019, at 03:41 pm
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Over The Top at The Myx, one of the popular dining dens in Kolkata is presenting a fun-filled activity session for children between the age group of three to eight years on Wednesday (Jan 23).
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas gets underway in Varanasi
Jan 21, 2019, at 06:44 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The 15th Edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas got off to a grand start at Deendayal Hastakala Sankul in Varanasi on Monday.
Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen scorches the ramp in Kolkata in Ashish N Soni creations
Jan 21, 2019, at 04:15 pm
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen scorched the ramp at the Kolkata edition of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour as the showstopper for fashion designer Ashish N Soni.
India is still not a single nation: Meghnad Desai
Jan 18, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Lord Meghnad Desai, a British economist and a Labour politician in the UK, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata. Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation between Lord Desai and conversationalist Esha Dutta where he spoke not only about his book 'The Raisina Model' but also about the present Indian and British political developments
Now coconut shells sold on Amazon, netizens left amused
Jan 16, 2019, at 05:37 pm
New York, Jan 16 (IBNS): The internet is full of several amazing events occurring regularly and believe it or not e-commerce giant Amazon recently sold coconut shells on its website and at a whopping price of USD 9.80.
EZCC organises six-day Kolkata Theatre Festival
Jan 15, 2019, at 10:05 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India organised a six-day Kolkata Theatre Festival at its Bharatiyam Cultural Multiplex in Salt Lake City in late December 2018.
EZCC organizes year end music and dance festival
Jan 15, 2019, at 09:51 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) organized ‘Parv Bharatiyam’, a festival of dance and music in late December 2018.
WB State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, RBU holds workshop in Kurseong
Jan 15, 2019, at 09:34 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University held a six-day workshop on ‘Training and Preservation of Traditional Folk & Tribal Performing Arts of the Newar Community’ at Eagle’s Crag, Kurseong from Nov 26 to Dec 1, 2018.
LFW: Shantanu, Nikhil gear up to present their Recruit SS’19 collection
Jan 15, 2019, at 05:21 pm
Kolkata / Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS): One of the most popular and loved designer duos of the Indian fashion industry, Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra are all set to present their latest collection, Recruit SS’19 at their first ever Finale at Lakmé Fashion Week.
PC Chandra Group unveils book of paintings by veteran actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay
Jan 15, 2019, at 01:11 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): That veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay can easily get into the skin of any role is common knowledge - but did you know that in real life too he as versatile as the roles he essayed?
Kumbh Mela 2019 begins with thousands taking dip at sunrise
Jan 15, 2019, at 10:52 am
Prayagraj, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Kumbh Mela started this morning with thousands of pilgrims taking a holy dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati here.
Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival: 10th anniversary edition to start from January 18
Jan 14, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): The Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival’s 10th anniversary is from Jan 18 – 20 and Oxford Bookstore is bringing the celebration to Park Street, the birthplace of the bookstore nearly a century ago.
Jan 14, 2019, at 04:06 pm
Mumbai /Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Building on its legacy as India’s premier fashion stage for upcoming design talent, Lakmé Fashion Week in association with Diamond Producers Association has announced a platform to discover and nurture emerging Diamond jewellery design talent.
Memory of pain enhances pain responses in males, not females: Study
Jan 13, 2019, at 05:03 pm
New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): The general assumption is that people have a poor memory for pain, but both men and male mice clearly remember physically painful experiences and become stressed by the experience, says a new study by Loren Martin, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, and colleagues at McGill University in Montreal.