Feb 28, 2025, at 02:28 pm
There is an adage: “Do not let your left hand know what the right hand is doing.” Thought to have its origin in faith, this tells us not to speak of our good deeds, so as not to appear boastful. However, there are times when good deeds are publicly rewarded, and they should be, not in order to inflate one’s importance but in order to inspire the rest of society. That is the recognition won recently by RYTHM Foundation, the social impact initiative of the global conglomerate QI Group of Companies.
Haridwar to host Ganga Utsav on November 4
Oct 26, 2024, at 11:22 pm
Haridwar's Chandi Ghat is expected to buzz with devotees during the Ganga Utsav 2024 on November 4.
Second wave of COVID pandemic will make recovery for museums difficult: Vinod Daniel
May 19, 2021, at 04:55 pm
The devastating economic fallout of COVID-19 does not spare museums too. As the world marks International Museums Day on May 18, IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with Vinod Daniel, Member, Board, International Council of Museums (ICOM), Paris. Excerpts:
Toronto: India Studies Summer Youth Programme 2020 held amid pandemic
Jul 26, 2020, at 04:06 pm
Toronto/IBNS: To further India-Canada relationship, especially by motivating students, the India Studies Summer Youth Programme 2020 was conducted in early July this year.
New York-based Indian artist Zarina Hashmi no more
Apr 27, 2020, at 07:20 pm
London/UNI: New York-based Indian artist Zarina Hashmi, known as the proponent of the simple and minimalist art, passed away on Saturday at her niece's home in London, following a long illness, a family member confirmed the news. She was 83.
Three Kolkata restaurants you cannot miss this Indian Republic Day
Jan 25, 2020, at 04:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: India celebrates Republic Day with respect and joyous gatherings and restaurants too join in the fun with lavish spreads.
Esquire Whiskey lounges to debut in India
Jul 11, 2017, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Hearst Magazines, one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, and Franchise India Holdings Ltd, the largest integrated franchise solutions company in Asia, on Tuesday announced plans to launch Esquire whiskey lounges across India in a deal brokered by IMG.
Ahmedabad: National Institute of Design hosting Amates
May 09, 2017, at 10:16 pm
Ahmedabad, May 9 (IBNS): “Amates – Expressions of Art on Handmade Paperâ€, an exhibition of traditional paintings on handcrafted paper by indigenous people of Mexico, will be on display at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad until May 20.
Self publishing is opening the door for new authors
Apr 08, 2017, at 04:05 am
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): The uprising of self publishing in India has made it possible for new, talented writers to start a career in writing.
People hardly know about true meaning of health: Milind Soman
Mar 07, 2017, at 09:28 pm
Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): Former supermodel and fitness expert Milind Soman has said that he has always been inspired by women in life as he attended an event in the eastern city ahead of Pinkathon, India’s biggest women’s run founded by him.
Indian women celebrate Karwa Chauth
Oct 19, 2016, at 06:21 pm
Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS): Indians on Wednesday celebrated Karwa Chauth, a Hindu festival for women.
More than 45 percent population of India will be living in urban areas by 2030
Jun 27, 2016, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): With the population exploding and breaking Rural and Urban boundaries, there is a tremendous need to develop infrastructure, skill and many other aspects for an overall economic development of the country.
Fifth round of US-India 21st century knowledge initiative awards announced
Jun 20, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) In a continuation of the educational partnership between the United States and India, the U.S. Department of State and the University Grants Commission are pleased to announce the eight institutional partnership projects for the fifth and final round of Indo-U.S. 21st Century Knowledge Initiative awards (formerly known as the Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative).
Jun 16, 2016, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS) The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors recently to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States.
Medicraft Technologies to launch eastern India's first health care app Qyura next month
May 22, 2016, at 07:54 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Medicraft Technologies will launch its new health app in the next month, the company on Friday said at an interactive session with the medical students of the Calcutta Medical College to popularise this new app amongst the upcoming doctors.
35 mn people discuss on Indian Assembly polls on FB
Apr 28, 2016, at 01:29 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS) Popular social networking site Facebook, which is used by global leaders, including US President Barack Obama, recently said a whopping 35 million people from around the world took part in conversations on India's state assembly elections in their platform.
Google doodle depicts India-West Indies clash
Mar 31, 2016, at 04:54 pm
Mountain View, Mar 31 (IBNS) Google on Thursday, doodled about the upcoming India-West Indies semifinal encounter in the ICC World T20, scheduled to happen later in the day.
Love is in the air: World celebrates Valentine's Day
Feb 14, 2016, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IBNS) It is that time of the year when love birds join hands, spend some moments of closeness together and feel loved as the globe is celebrating Valentine's Day on Sunday.
Filmmaker Goutam Ghose launches Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's book on dying professions of India
Feb 12, 2016, at 02:16 am
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark's Quest Mall outlet hosted the launch of journalist turned author Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's debut book 'The Lost Generation', based on the dying professions of India, here on Wednesday.
Globsyn Evening will address the story of this generation of India: Bikram Dasgupta
Dec 07, 2015, at 10:48 pm
With corporate officials in Kolkata gearing up to attend ‘An Evening with Globsyn’ and the Globsyn Annual Lecture Series 2015 this month, IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra chats with Bikram Dasgupta, founder and Executive Chairman of the Globsyn Group, on its annual signature event. He spoke about his vision behind hosting it every year in the city: Excerpts:
Hyundai launches 'Safe Move-Traffic Safety Campaign' in India
Dec 01, 2015, at 12:37 am
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Monay launched its CSR initiative 'Safe Move-Traffic Safety Campaign' in association with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Kolkata hosts first Leg of 'Daring Debates' in India
Nov 27, 2015, at 04:38 am
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Known for its 'adda culture', Kolkata marked the launch of Daring Debates-a platform to encourage discussions around the notions of what a civilized society should encompass, and its implications on democracy in contemporary India.
eNatya Chaupal presents "Innocence beheaded: Challenges for a play based on real life brutality"
Nov 24, 2015, at 10:37 pm
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS) eNatya Chaupal, our unique web hangout for all things theatre, will feature actor-director Shubhrajyoti Barat who along with a few of his actors will share insights into their play Song of the Swan, in terms of researching it, staging it and producing it.
British Council to present Globe Theatre's Hamlet in India via Livestream
Oct 14, 2015, at 04:29 am
Kolkata, Oct 13 (IBNS): The British Council on Tuesday announced that it will present for the very first time in India Hamlet by world renowned Globe Theatre.
Google features legendary singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on its page on birthday
Oct 13, 2015, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS) Google pays a tribute to legendary Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by its customised doodle on his 67th birthday on Tuesday.
Sonata forays into adventure gear space in India with launch of SF
Aug 25, 2015, at 03:11 am
Kolkata / Bangalore, Aug 24 (IBNS): In a significant announcement on Monday, Sonata, a watch brand from Titan Company Limited, launched a brand new identity for their Super Fibre range of watches.
Renault India signs Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador
Jul 28, 2015, at 12:08 am
New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): Automobile manufacturer Renault India has announced Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador.
Mondelez introduces India's first aerated chocolate
Jul 23, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Kolkata, Jul 23 (IBNS): Mondelez India Foods Private Limited, a part of Mondelez International, the global snacking and food company, recently announced the launch of a new entrant under Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly, a new chocolate bar brimming with 'bubble inside and bubble outside'.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited launches Colgate Total Charcoal Deep Clean
Jul 22, 2015, at 04:21 am
Mumbai, July 21 (IBNS): Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the market leader in Oral Care, has launched an oral care solution which the company claimed cleans and protects 100 percent of the mouth surfaces.
Jun 15, 2015, at 05:37 am
With a new interest in natural fabrics that are just right for a tropical country like India, khadi is experiencing a resurgence and making forays even into the high-fashion arena. Pramita Bose reports