ITC Sonar Kolkata recreates yesterday once more at their specialty Peshawri restaurant
Aug 29, 2019, at 05:41 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): Restaurants are known to celebrate their anniversaries in grand style, there is nothing new in that.
Every single question in media turns into whataboutery nowadays: Sandeep Bhushan
Aug 28, 2019, at 11:08 pm
Journalist Sandeep Bhushan, author of The Indian Newsroom, 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 this month. As he was interacting with media personality Ratnottama Sengupta, Bhushan spoke about the changing styles of Indian media over the years and why he quit his job in 2012. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Saroj Jalan to showcase her latest bridal collection Banji at Wedding Diaries in Kolkata
Aug 28, 2019, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): Spectators at the Lakme Fashion Week 2019 gave a rousing welcome to model and actor Genelia Deshmukh as she returned to the ramp after a hiatus of five years, attired in a Saroj Jalan created bright red hand-embroidered lehenga and choli, which she later teamed with a contemporary jacket.
Author interview: Poet Jasbeer Singh on his book of poems titled 'Walking With My Soul'
Aug 28, 2019, at 05:34 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Walking With my Soul'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: 'Words Not Spoken' English translation of Pratima Dhar's anthology of Bengali poems
Aug 28, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Pratima Dhar's anthology of Bengali poems 'Na Bola Kotha' has been translated to English by Amitava Chatterjee as 'Words Not Spoken'.
Author interview: Jigar Solanki on his latest book 'An Imperfect Set'
Aug 28, 2019, at 04:53 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'An Imperfect Set'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: Can Rahul and Diya make their arranged marriage work in 'The Imperfect Set'?
Aug 28, 2019, at 04:40 pm
Life always throws unexpected challenges at us and waits to see how we react to it, is the underlying theme of the novel 'An Imperfect Set' by Jigar Solanki.
An opportunity for fitness lovers to walk the talk
Aug 28, 2019, at 04:03 pm
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): In fine fettle and keen to serve the nation? Then get ready to join the fund-raiser Oxfam Trailwalker India, which will be held in Mumbai and Bengaluru in a few months' time.
Jacqueline Fernandez visits Sri Lanka under Cinnamon's ‘Bring a Friend Home’ Campaign
Aug 26, 2019, at 06:08 pm
Colombo, Aug 26 (IBNS): Bollywood star and former Miss Sri Lanka, Jacqueline Fernandez visited Sri Lanka as the first guest under Cinnamon’s ‘Bring a Friend Home’ (BAFH) campaign.
An evening of ghost story telling for children by Shrishendu Mukhopadhyay
Aug 26, 2019, at 01:14 pm
Kolkata, August 26 (IBNS): What can be more interesting than an evening of spooky storytelling with none other than litterateur Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, author of one of the most famous ghost stories for children in Bengali, Gossain Baganer Bhoot.
Aug 25, 2019, at 01:18 pm
In the pantheon of Urdu poets the names of women hardly come up. Mah Laqa Bai Chanda was an extraordinary poet and courtesan who lived inHyderabad in the 18th century. The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has helped to restore her garden tomb which could bring into focus her contribution to art and culture, and charity. SPAN writer Paromita Pain reports
Indian actress Bhumi Pednekar signed as Brand Ambassador for Raisin
Aug 23, 2019, at 05:35 pm
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): Raisin - a contemporary line of fusion wear for the modern women of today, hailing from Surat, has recently signed Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar as their brand ambassador.
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, inks MoU with Banaras Hindu University
Aug 23, 2019, at 05:27 pm
Varanasi, Aug 23 (IBNS):Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, today announced a collaboration with the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasito establish HPE-Aruba Centre of Research in Information Systems.
Aug 22, 2019, at 06:26 pm
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IBNS): Designer Payal Singhal's collection “Gypsies and Bohemia” showcased at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 was proof why she is a much sought after couturier at home and abroad.
Javed Akhtar recites poetry, dialogues at 'Prabha Khaitan Foundation 500 ‘ lit event
Aug 22, 2019, at 06:08 pm
Kolkata: Poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar regaled the audience here with his recitation of poetry and dialogues at the 'Prabha Khaitan Foundation 500 ‘ lit event celebrations which took place recently here.
Abir Chatterjee launches Britania's NutriChoice Sugarfree Cracker
Aug 22, 2019, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata: Tollywood actor Abir Chatterjee on Thursday launched Britannia's NutriChoice Sugarfree Cracker in West Bengal, Assam and North-East markets.
Kolkata-based label Saroj Jalan to showcase their bridal collection Banji at LFW Autumn/Winter 2019
Aug 22, 2019, at 05:32 pm
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IBNS): Kolkata based label, Saroj Jalan, will showcase their collection, ‘Banji’ on Sunday at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Autumn/Winter 2019 Edition.
Karnivool, Intervals, Shubha Mudgal, among others to headline at Bacardi NH7 Weekender Meghalaya
Aug 22, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IBNS): Get ready for a musical extravaganza in the hills this November when an eclectic mix of artists go on stage as part of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender celebration to be held in Meghalaya.
US Consulate Kolkata holds workshop on Business Communications for Entrepreneurs in the city
Aug 22, 2019, at 03:44 pm
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IBNS): The US Consulate in Kolkata in association with NASSCOM recently organised a workshop on Business Communications for Entrepreneurs as part of their effort to boost the entrepreneurial eco-system.
Shuttl launches 'Safe Drive, Safe Life' campaign in West Bengal
Aug 20, 2019, at 08:58 pm
Kolkata: Shuttl, a technology-enabled, seat-based, demand-adaptive bus mobility solution, has launched ‘Safe Drive, Safe Life' - a Road Safety Awareness Programme, here.
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata: Litterateurs and bigwigs representing some of India’s most active literary organizations from more than 25 cities will converge in Kolkata on Wednesday for a two-day meet to be hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. They would share their experiences and expertise to evolve ways and means to give more teeth to literary and performing art activities across India and beyond through collaborations.
Government must win the trust of Kashmiris: Salman Khurshid
Aug 18, 2019, at 02:32 am
Kolkata: Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, alluding to the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir by the BJP-led NDA government, said that the government has a tough task to win back the trust of the Kashmiri people.
Book review: Gautam Maitra takes you through 'Human-Alien Encounter of the Modern Kind'
Aug 17, 2019, at 03:12 pm
'Human-Alien Encounter of the Modern Kind' by Gautam Maitra is different from the mainstream plots and structure, it is unique and a very interesting read.
Author interview: Pratima Dhar on her book of Bengali poems Na Bola Kotha
Aug 17, 2019, at 02:43 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Na Bola Kotha', What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited observes Independence Day
Aug 17, 2019, at 01:53 pm
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) observed the 73rd Independence Day at their main unit in Kolkata, on Thursday.
HarperCollins India publishes the tale of Mahabharat's tragic hero Karna
Aug 16, 2019, at 12:40 pm
Kolkata, Aug 15 (UNI) The quintessential existential question for any human being is 'Who am I'.
Dozee pays tribute to Army men on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2019, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): At a time the country is celebrating its 73rd Independence Day, Bengaluru-based health-tech start-up Dozee in a video paid a tribute to all Army men reminding their sacrifices at the border.
Senior citizens of Pronam hoist Tricolour, tie rakhis
Aug 15, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): Senior citizen members of Pronam - a joint initiative and project of The Bengal and Kolkata Police for the elderly in the city - on Thursday hoisted the National Tricolour at a function held at the compound of Ballygunge Police Station.
Kolkata: New Bengali modern song 'Upohaar' by Srikanta Acharya released
Aug 15, 2019, at 03:39 pm
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya unveiled the single album as a tribute to one of the veteran musicians of this country Sri Pratap Roy well known as Baby Da. Baby da who has played in this song as well is a renowned piano- accordion player of the industry of Indian music.
Have you checked out the flavourful macarons at Yauatcha in Kolkata?
Aug 15, 2019, at 01:47 pm
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): Looking for a birthday gift or feeling under the weather or meeting a friend after a long time? Want to do do something different?