SmartBanking platform launched by SBM Bank India in partnership with Finin
Dec 03, 2020, at 03:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: SBM Bank India has launched a SmartBanking platform in partnership with Finin to offer hyper-personalised banking solutions.
A ‘digital canyon’: 1.3 billion school-aged children can’t log on to internet at home
Dec 02, 2020, at 05:43 am
New York: A staggering two-thirds of world’s school-aged children – 1.3 billion children aged 3-17 – do not have internet connection in their homes, preventing them from learning vital skills needed to compete in the modern economy, a new UN report has revealed.
Head to JW Marriott Kolkata if you are looking for an enjoyable BBQ Evening this winter
Dec 02, 2020, at 12:20 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that one of the city’s leading hotels, JW Marriott Kolkata, has introduced ‘BBQ evenings’ as part of its winter special offer?
BJP govt tried to establish alternative idea of India in last six years: Shashi Tharoor
Dec 01, 2020, at 10:23 pm
Congress Lok Sabha MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, launched his latest book The Battle of Belonging at a session of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. In an interaction with senior journalist Karan Thapar, Tharoor spoke about the idea of India and how it has been impacted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the last six years of its rule. IBNS brings excerpts of the conversation
George Telegraph celebrates centenary year with opening of film and television institute
Dec 01, 2020, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The George Telegraph Group, one of the pioneer names in vocational training space, celebrated its completion of 100 years with the launch of its new vertical, George Telegraph Film and Television Institute (GTFTI).
Dec 01, 2020, at 04:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) continued its legacy of 100 per cent Summer Internship Placements for its Class of 2022, according to the premier learning institution.
Don't miss the chance to dig into ITC Royal Bengal's Gourmet Couch Chat Box
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Does the nip in the air make you long for a crunchy bite or a tangy snack? Then the Chaat Box, part of the Local Love by Gourmet Couch from ITC Royal Bengal is just the thing for you.
Bambino: Creative pursuits of a homemaker
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:12 pm
Late Pratima Dhar was a homemaker who travelled widely with her husband. She began to pen down her observations which later formed the basis of her book Nabajatok published in Bengali. In this interview, her son talks about why he decided to get his mother's books translated and published anew.
Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Nemesis
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:01 pm
In his typical conversational tone, author Anand Vardhan explains what led him to write his latest fiction, Nemesis.
Assam government to re-open elementary schools from January 1
Nov 30, 2020, at 08:14 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government has decided to re-open elementary schools in the state from January 1, 2021 in a staggered manner.
Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Out of the Jaws of Death
Nov 30, 2020, at 07:08 pm
The author offers an insight into what led him to journalism and writing books in this free flowing interview
Book review: Nemesis melts the border between reality and fiction
Nov 30, 2020, at 06:50 pm
When suddenly the question of survival of the fittest comes into consideration, chaos, pain, shock and uncertainties are bound to seep in.
Book Review: Out of the Jaws Of Death is a mystery thriller with a gripping end
Nov 30, 2020, at 06:41 pm
How is the life of a top businessman? What are the risks they can come across? Does the veil of glamour and affairs hide the actual motives?
ITC Royal Bengal: Bespoke luxury with reminders from Bengal's aristocratic homes
Nov 30, 2020, at 05:31 pm
Kolkata: With the philosophy of ‘Let’s put India first’ inherent in its ethos of ‘Responsible Luxury’, ITC Hotels always draws inspiration from the local history and culture for its architectural designs.
NAMEG: The recommended destination for all things handmade
Nov 28, 2020, at 08:34 pm
NAMEG is an experience! It has to be explored—every nook and corner where surprises await. The artistically designed interiors form the perfect backdrop to all things handmade and handcrafted. Be assured of exclusivity! Each item displayed here has been individually handpicked and selected by three enterprising women Namita Dashora, Rupali Barua and Meghali Barua Lahiry. A few weeks more and it will be Christmas! It’s time to gift. Alongside festive celebrations the wedding season too has arrived and shopping for exclusives is desired. NAMEG offers not only a wide selection of gifting ideas but a fabulous collection of sarees for every occasion plus there’s a wide choice of tops, kurtis, jewellery and bags.
Kanihama coming up as 'Handloom Tourism Village'
Nov 28, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Srinagar: Kanihama in central Kashmir’s district Budgam is coming up as a ‘Handloom Tourism Village’ (HTV) thanks to an ongoing centrally-sponsored project.
Bengal HOG chapter hold protest ride against Harley Davidson's decision to stop its India business
Nov 28, 2020, at 01:27 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Recently, highway travelers between Kolkata and Kolaghat may have seen a group of Harley Davidson riders zooming past.
I don't believe in feminism but femininity: Author Koral Dasgupta
Nov 28, 2020, at 01:21 am
Author Koral Dasgupta, who was the guest at the latest session of An Author's Afternoon organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement last week, spoke about her latest book Ahalya. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Linc Pen launches new hand-sanitiser, calls it skin-friendly
Nov 28, 2020, at 12:41 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Linc Pen and Plastics Ltd, a leading writing instruments company, has diversified into making products that will help you maintain a safe lifestyle in this pandemic situation.
Kashmir administration starts upgrading government college under World Bank funded project
Nov 27, 2020, at 12:36 am
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has started upgrading the government degree college at Bijbehara with support from the World Bank.
Kolkata: Chapter 2 opens new outlet in Southern Avenue
Nov 26, 2020, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s retro dining restaurant has opened their all new boutique outlet at Southern Avenue, extending the nostalgia of a bygone era of the 1940s to 1970s to South Kolkata where Anglo Indian Food and Live Music culture was much revered.
A book that tells you about the rise of the Hero group from survival to success
Nov 26, 2020, at 07:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Hero Enterprise Chairman Sunil Kant Munjal’s book, ‘The Making of Hero: Four Brothers, Two Wheels and a Revolution that Shaped India’, won the Business Book of the Year 2020 Award at the Tata Literature Live! Festival.
Nov 26, 2020, at 06:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Face masks and gloves have become an extension of people's daily attire and choosing the right product is important, believes the current President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly.
Follow Talwar Talks for a nostalgic ride through Kolkata’s culture
Nov 25, 2020, at 03:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Step back in time to know about Kolkata’s past, the city’s culture and the icons, through ‘Talwar Talks’, a nostalgia driven programme on digital media (Facebook and Instagram).
Etihad Airways, Sita trial facial biometric check-in for cabin crew
Nov 24, 2020, at 10:20 pm
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with information technology company SITA, to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airlines Crew Briefing Centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Kolkata's heritage tram Paat Rani to promote tourism and jute products
Nov 24, 2020, at 09:09 pm
Kolkata: It was almost a losing turf war that Kolkata's tram fought for decades despite being part of the former British colonial capital's urban landscape for over 140 years now.
Aaliya Wedding Collection from Avama Jewellers showcases Indian tradition through trendy designs
Nov 24, 2020, at 06:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Avama Jewellers has curated a new Wedding Collection called ‘Aaliya’, drawing inspiration from the elegance and tradition of the grand Indian Wedding.
Author interview: Bhagaban Chandra Patra on his book 'My Discovery of America'
Nov 24, 2020, at 06:27 pm
A retired gynaecologist, Dr Patra is determined to fulfil his childhood desire to become a well published author. ‘My Discovery of America’ is his fourth book.
Nov 23, 2020, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata: A battle of belonging to India and having India belong to you is raging at the moment as attempts are being made to turn the nation's "civic nationalism" into a "religious-cultural nationalism", said Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor at the virtual launch of his new book “The Battle of Belonging”.
JK Youth for Seva distributes electronic gadgets to boost e-education
Nov 23, 2020, at 04:48 am
Jammu/UNI: In a bid to boost online education among the needy, the JK Youth for Seva on Sunday launched a campaign under Seva Bharti here.