Apr 08, 2017, at 12:30 am
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Emami Chisel Art presents A Special One Day Solo Exhibition by young and vibrant contemporary artist and renowned pranic healer Swati Pasari showcasing exquisite sculptures inspired from the principles of immortality, timelessness, inner stillness, peace and meditation.
Celebrating Poila Baisakh at Taj Bengal
Apr 07, 2017, at 09:27 pm
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Naba Barsha is the celebration of the Bengali New Year, popularly known as ‘Poila Baisakh’ and the occasion is marked with joy and enthusiasm of the beginning of the New Year.
Interpreting Octavio Paz through photo-poetry dialogues
Apr 07, 2017, at 08:55 pm
Dhaka, Apr 5 (IBNS): A recent photo-poetry exhibition inaugurated in the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where photographers interpreted the work of Mexican poet and diplomat, Noble Laureate Octavio Paz, in their own way.
IIHMR University in collaboration with JHU offers Master of Public Health Program 2017
Apr 07, 2017, at 05:15 am
Jaipur, Apr 6 (IBNS): The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) offers the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program in India, in cooperation with the IIHMR University, Jaipur.
Arts at CERN will host four artists in residency for 2017
Apr 07, 2017, at 01:05 am
Geneva, Apr 6 (IBNS): Arts at CERN has announced the winners of the four artist residency awards for 2017: the studio hrm199 led by artist Haroon Mirza, Laura Couto Rosado, Cheolwon Chang and Tomo SavicÌ-Gecan.
Apr 05, 2017, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Narula Institute of Technology (NiT) - an institute under the aegis of JIS Group Educational Initiatives, on Wednesday said it has obtained “NIRF Rankingâ€, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.
Rising incomes make people less likely to attend religious services
Apr 05, 2017, at 01:52 am
London, Apr 4 (IBNS): New research by The University of Manchester has found that people are less likely to attend religious services regularly if their income rises.
The rise of our ‘foodie culture’ has left the working class behind, says study
Apr 05, 2017, at 01:45 am
London, Apr 4 (IBNS): The rise of a new foodie culture of world cuisine in England has left the working-class and non-Londoners behind, new research by The University of Manchester has found.
National Institute of Technology rule the Zonal Finals in Kolkata
Apr 04, 2017, at 09:54 pm
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Palak Kumar and Sudeep Saurabh from National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur and Dipankar Sarma and Tushar Jain from National Institute of Technology Silchar were the top two teams at the Zone 2 finals of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2017, held in Kolkata.
Witness the ‘Barff’ of Kashmir at Prithvi Theatre
Apr 04, 2017, at 09:29 pm
Mumbai, Apr 4 (IBNS): AGP World is all set to enthrall the audience with their intense dramatic play called Barff on Apr 6 and 7 at Prithvi Theatre.
Apr 03, 2017, at 11:37 pm
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Reebok, a global pioneer in running and fitness innovation and manufacturing, has on Monday launched the Reebok Floatride Run - its most technically-advanced running shoe to date, which provides an unprecedented level of comfort and performance for runners around the world.
PM Modi interacts with students at Smart India Hackathon 2017
Apr 03, 2017, at 08:22 pm
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a group of students from Guru Nanak Institute of Technology in the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2017 on Saturday.
Chander Haat holds a multidisciplinary art exhibition 'Life and Time: The Changing Landscape’
Apr 03, 2017, at 07:33 pm
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Kolkata based artists’ commune, Chander Haat held a multidisciplinary art exhibition entitled ‘Life and Time: The Changing Landscape’, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, recently.
Indian Edtech player Eruditus raises $8 Million from Bertelsmann
Apr 03, 2017, at 03:52 pm
Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS): Eruditus Executive Education recently announced that it has raised $8 million (INR 52.36 crore) in its Series B round from Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), an official release stated.
West Bengal State Akademi, RBU organises Basant Utsav
Apr 03, 2017, at 04:25 am
Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata, organised the Basant Utsav – a classical music concert featuring artistes and well-known accompanists – at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata on March 17 and 18.
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The Magic Diary: How an Indian journalist brings storytellers of world together
Apr 01, 2017, at 02:52 am
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS) They had not met each other before and knew little about each other’s culture when they started off. But soon, surprise was replaced with respect, impatience with empathy and the outcome: The Magic Diary.
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New book claims FTIL founder Jignesh Shah was framed for breaking market monopoly
Apr 01, 2017, at 02:35 am
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS) The Target, a new book by an ace journalists claims to bare all—how Jignesh Shah, who innovated commodity trading exchanges for different classes of assets, was destroyed by a sinister plot devised by powerful brokers at Malabar Hills in India’s financial capital, and corridors of power comprising influential politicians and bureaucrats in Lutyens’ Delhi.
Advocating women's empowerment among the less aware through community reporting
Mar 31, 2017, at 11:32 pm
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and a city-based NGO, Jabala Action Research Organization, recently organised an interactive session with a newly trained group of community reporters.
All Women Team Drive a Tata Hexa to Promote Literacy across 24 countries
Mar 31, 2017, at 10:38 pm
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): XPD2470 - A 70 days journey by all women team from Coimbatore to London by Tata Hexa carrying Rotary India Literacy Mission’s message of Total Literacy and Quality Education and raise awareness on Women Empowerment.
Child Cabinet (Bal Panchayat) member meet
Mar 31, 2017, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): PATH Welfare Society with support from “ITC Mission SunehraKal†organized a Children’s Meet- a gathering of over 400 children & Child Cabinet members from 24 government schools in Kolkata.
The Ultimate Check List for JEE 2017
Mar 31, 2017, at 07:43 pm
With just a few months left for JEE 2017, it’s time to pull up your socks. For those who will be appearing for Class XII board exam in the upcoming month, the situation is even tricky. But don’t worry! Believe in your preparation and pay attention to the following last-minute checklists that will keep you in the game till the very end.
PM Modi wishes Sonowal, Assam govt ahead of Namami Brahmaputra festival
Mar 31, 2017, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished luck to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and his cabinet, ahead of the Namami Brahmaputra festival, which is scheduled to start on Friday.
Watch out for these upcoming Indian artists
Mar 31, 2017, at 02:49 am
Young and dynamic, these artists are here to stay. The contemporary art scene in the country is an exciting one. Many upcoming young artists have redefined the art scene like never before and it is ever evolving. From space, spiritualism to surrealism, these artists are experimenting with a range of subjects. Here is a look at five promising artists you should look out for:
Assam: Registration opens for Summer Leadership Programme at Doon School
Mar 31, 2017, at 02:19 am
Guwahati, Mar 30 (IBNS): The Doon School, India's pre-eminent boarding school, has announced its Residential 'Summer @ Doon Leadership Programme', which will be held from June 3-17.
Mar 30, 2017, at 10:23 pm
Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with the Sangeet Natak Akademi North-East Centre, Guwahati and theJawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal, presented Porvottar Dhara – a festival focussing on the performing arts of north-eastern India – at the Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata from Mar 25 to 28.
India releases postal stamp to commemorate centenary year of Cub Scouts
Mar 30, 2017, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha, on Friday, released a Postal Stamp on Cub Scouts to commemorate Centenary year of Cub Scouts in India and abroad.
President Pranab Mukherjee to inaugurate Assam's mega river festival tomorrow
Mar 30, 2017, at 09:02 pm
Guwahati, Mar 30 (IBNS) : President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the Namami Brahmaputra Festival, the biggest ever river festival in India on Friday in Guwahati.Guwahati, Mar 30 (IBNS) : President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the Namami Brahmaputra Festival, the biggest ever river festival in India on Friday in Guwahati.
Travelling in India through the eyes of a poet
Mar 29, 2017, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata, March 29 (IBNS): Adding rhythm to her travels, Madhura Banerjee penned her latest book of poems, 'A Tenant of the World', which was launched recently at the Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata
Child Cabinet (Bal Panchayat) member meet
Mar 28, 2017, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): PATH Welfare Society with support from “ITC Mission SunehraKal†organized a Children’s Meet- a gathering of over 400 children & Child Cabinet members from 24 government schools in Kolkata.
Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover launch Springfit Mattresses Autograph Collection
Mar 27, 2017, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): If Sleeping Beauty were here today in a fairytale adventure in India, she would probably attribute her sound sleep to Springfit Mattresses.