US State Department's Arts Envoy connects people through border narratives

Dec 18, 2018, at 06:44 pm

Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS): The US Department of State's Arts Envoy programme funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) brought together key artists, influencers, and community leaders from the United States, India and Bangladesh to Kolkata this month.

EducationUSA hosts U.S. University Alumni Fair in Kolkata

May 11, 2016, at 04:36 am

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): EducationUSA, a part of the worldwide program administered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), hosted a U.S. University Alumni Fair with American Diplomats for undergraduate and graduate students at the American Center in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Song of the soil

Jan 31, 2016, at 06:04 pm

Folk songs are an integral part of any society. However, under relentless pressure of industrialisation and globalisation many formats seem to be in danger of disappearing forever. Hence the revival of people’s interest in folk music of Bengal is an encouraging sign. Uttara Gangopadhyay reports

US Consul Gen launches entrepreneurship programme for development of women in Bengal

Nov 17, 2015, at 10:10 pm

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS) The US Consul General of Kolkata Craig Hall on Monday launched a collaborative project here, between Claflin University and Calcutta University, for the women of West Bengal to develop their eco-entrepreneurship skills.

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.