Ai Wei Wei sculpture celebrates pedal power, as Urban Forum continues in Abu Dhabi
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New York/IBNS: “You can walk down to the sculpture,” said the guide, “or,” and he paused to pique interest, “you can use one of these new public bicycles and follow the bike lane.” He gestured enticingly at a row of brand new, green, semi-electric bicycles.
A man with fashion legacy-Wendell Rodricks passes away
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Panaji/IBNS: Celebrated fashion designer, social activist and author Wendell Rodricks, who was also regarded as a gay icon in India, passed away at his residence in Colvale in Goa. He was 59.
7 OxygenOS features that Oneplus Users Need to Know About
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus offers its users OxygenOS 10, a customised operating system built on Android 10. OxygenOS provides you with more than just an intuitive interface, as you get access to tons of interesting features too. Some of the company’s most-loved smartphone models, such as OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, house the OxygenOS 10, ensuring that you get the best of hardware and software optimisation in one purchase. So, if you do have a OnePlus 7T or OnePlus 7T Pro, or would like to own one, read about the fabulous features that the UI offers you and also know how you can purchase such flagship mobile on EMI with top financiers like Bajaj Finserv.
Five restaurants and bar that you can head to this Valentine's Day in Kolkata
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Every bar and restaurant worth their salt are gearing up with special spreads for Valentine's Day. Here are five picks that you cannot miss this year.
Bridging the gap between the artist and the public is one of the focus areas of Studio Artz Kolkata
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Studio Artz, an inclusive centre for learning art in Kolkata, recently presented an art exhibition, which showcased a variety of themes in multiple media.
Kolkata sari store Sundari draws inspiration from the colours of Spring for its new range of fabrics
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: It was a pleasant surprise for shoppers at the south Kolkata sari shop Sundari recently when youth icons, singers Anwesha Dutta and Rik Basu, walked into the store for their Valentine's day shopping.
Jogen Chowdhury and Goutam Ghose to steer socio-cultural city NGO The Bengal
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent painter Jogen Chowdhury has taken charge as the President of The Bengal, a socio-cultural organisation, along with ace filmmaker Goutam Ghose as the Working President. Chowdhury stepped into the shoes of late litterateur Nabaneeta Dev Sen.
KNMA Delhi and STG Moscow present exhibition of contemporary Indian art in Russia
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Said to be the most extensive exhibition of Indian contemporary art to ever be presented, Extension.India, will open at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow on June 17 and will be on view until September 6 2020.
Delhi-based NGO Sunaayy Foundation's Kolkata operations to complete one year in May
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The volunteer-run initiative in the Rashbehari area of south Kolkata oeprating under the umbrella of New Delhi based Sunaayy Foundation, will observe its first anniversary in May this year.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: When Papa CJ asks his audience to retort with, ‘I come from the land of the Kama Sutra, I can f*** you in more ways than you can count!’ if any one dares to speak against India, you know the man can be comical with a cutting edge.
Kolkata's Mariott branded properties offer a variety of settings and menus for Valentine's Day
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Want to let your stary-eyed Valentine to know what happens when Cupid strikes on this day of love, then plan for a Dine by Design at JW Marriott Kolkata where they will arrange for an exclusive dining just for the two of you.
We should teach men in our lives: Author Aparna Jain on sexual harassment towards women
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Author, leadership coach and marketing consultant Aparna Jain 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 early this month. At a receding winter evening, Jain in a candid chat shared her experience of writing her book Boys Will Be Boys, sexual harassment at workplaces, #MeToo and much more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings a glimpse of the chat
Arunachal student wins 6th Dinanath Pandey Smart Idea Innovation Award
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam minister for Excise, Forest and Fisheries Parimal Suklabaidya Parimal Suklabaidya on Sunday gave away the prizes of winners of the 6th Dinanath Pandey Smart Idea Innovation Award.
People nowadays talk about racism more publicly: Australian author Prof. Bronwyn Fredericks
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Australian author Professor Bronwyn Fredericks was one of the guests during the Apeejay Literary Festival which in Kolkata. In an exclusive chat with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Professor Fredericks spoke about experience of working with aboriginals and more
Studio Artz presents Nachiketa 2020
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: ‘Studio Artz’ is presenting ‘Nachiketa 2020’, the second edition of their annual exhibition of paintings compiled by the emerging and independent artists of ‘Studio Artz’, for their discerning audience, in Kolkata.
VMate users to spend Valentine’s Day with Sunny Leone
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: VMate, the trending short video platform, is all set to give another golden opportunity to its users to virtually experience a date with Bollywood Diva Sunny Leone.
Book review: Chef Sourabh Angarkar takes readers on a journey through the world of herbs and spices
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
'Roots of Herbs and Spices' by Chef Sourabh Angarkar is a must buy for home chefs and anyone who is interested in healthy eating.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Shiksha, part of Info Edge Limited, an Indian career and college selection website for students, recently conducted a survey among MBA aspirants.
Fashion designers Shivan & Naresh showcase their luxury holidaywear at Dapper
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: That the world of fashion is increasinly delving into traditional art forms was recently evident at a two-day pop up show organised by Dapper, a Kolkata-based multi-designer menswear store.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Sumeidha Iyer, through her book 'Before I Met You', has knitted a beautiful story about Amaya, the central character.
Author interview: Syed Irfan Ali talks about his book 'Irade'
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
It was the lessons learned through some very trying circumstances in his life that inspired him to write 'Irade', a collection of five stories in Hindi.
111-ft long mural of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled at Metro Rail Bhawan
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: An 111-foot-long mural of ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ along with icons representing the cultural heritage of Bengal was unveiled at the Metro Rail Bhavan recently by Metro Railway General Manager Manoj Joshi in the presence of senior officers and staff.
Smart roads: How RoadBounce can fix roads and save lives
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
RoadBounce uses cutting-edge analytic to improve public safety and infrastructure, all through smartphones. SPAN writer Michael Gallant reports
I want even people with faintest idea about the LGBTQ to read the book: Nemat Sadat
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Afghanistan-born Nemat Sadat is an activist and journalist currently based in the US. He is the first native from Afghanistan to have publicly come out as gay and campaign for LGBTQIA rights among Muslims worldwide. Holder of six university degrees, including those from Harvard, Columbia, and Oxford, The Carpet Weaver, a sweeping tale of a young gay man's struggle to come of age and find love in the face of brutal persecution, is his debut novel. IBNS correspondent Nitin Waghela catches up with him at the an event called Rainbow Talk at American Center in Kolkata
Union Budget outlays INR 99,300 crore for education sector
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India will spend INR 99,300 in the education sector in 2020-21, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech on Saturday.
Arijit Singh set to perform live in Kolkata on Sunday
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian singer Arijit Singh is set to perform live at the yearly gala show of Garia Mitali Sangha, one of Kolkata's clubs (famous for their Naba Durga), on Sunday.
MAKAUT, West Bengal participates in The International Bengali Conference
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal, participated actively in the International Bengali Conference, organized by Bangla Worldwide from Jan 23 to 25, 2020 at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Salt Lake, here.
Imperial Blue Superhit Nights reaches Kolkata
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The sixth season of Imperial Blue Superhit Nights, an extensive 11-city tour across India, has reached Kolkata.
Paribartan, a film about safe use of electricity, to be screened on CESC's annual Safety Day
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Paribartan, a film on electrical safety, produced by Kolkata-based power utility CESC and made by Power Publishers & Motion Pictures, will be screened on the former's annual Safety Day on February 5 this year.
Now you can enjoy Hyderabad's famous Paradise Biryani in Kolkata too
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Biryani lovers in Kolkata will be delighted to note that Hyderabad's famous Paradise Restaurant has opened its outlet in their city.