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JW Marriott Kolkata introduces special menu for Father’s Day

Jun 16, 2017, at 11:35 pm

Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Father’s Day is here, and JW Kitchen is ready to lay out a perfect of scrumptious and mouth-watering delicacies.

CRY launches month-long awareness drive on child labour

Jun 13, 2017, at 09:54 pm

Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS): CRY – Child Rights and You collaborated with the Indian Museum in presenting the third edition of Aashayein, a day-long bonanza for children, at Ashutosh Birth Centenary Auditorium on Sunday.

PVR’s Mani Square- Kolkata gets refurbished for its movie lovers

May 23, 2017, at 07:50 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): PVR Cinemas, a cinema exhibitor in India, has revamped its four screens multiplex at Mani Square in Kolkata.

JIS College of Engineering has been selected as one of the six Nodal center by MAUKAT

May 15, 2017, at 07:11 pm

Kalyani, May 13 (IBNS) :The Nodal Centre at JIS College of Engineering has opened on Friday.

Amway India partners with Turnstone Global to set up a Braille Library in Kolkata

May 09, 2017, at 03:16 am

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Amway India has partnered with Turnstone Global, formerly known as National Association for the Blind, to set up a Braille library for the visually impaired students at D F Blind School in Kolkata on Monday.

Kolkata: Indulge in a biriyani extravaganza at the The Gateway Hotel this May

May 08, 2017, at 06:17 pm

Kolkata, May 8 (NITN): Experience a myriad of flavours from across the nation with assortment of Biryanis and Curries, showcasing Indian cuisine at its indulgent best, at Buzz, a popular multi-cuisine restaurant at The Gateway Hotel on EM Bypass Road in Kolkata.

This IPL Season, play the Monkey way!

May 03, 2017, at 09:30 pm

Kolkata, May 3 (NITN): A wicket down, a shot taken! India’s most loved cricket festival is here and Kolkata's Monkey Bar is playing the ‘Monkey Prediction League’.

College of Engineering in association with AICTE and British Council presents Teacher Training Workshop in Kolkata

May 02, 2017, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): JIS College of Engineering in association with AICTE along with the British Council is conducting a Teacher Training Workshop on “E-Learning Challenges and Oppurtunities on Tuesday at JIS College of Engineering.

City Level winners of ‘Tata Building India School Essay Competition 2015-16’ from West Bengal and Jharkhand felicitated in Kolkata

Apr 24, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Tata group today felicitated the city-level winners of the ‘Tata Building India School Essay Competition 2015-16’ from West Bengal and Jharkhand at the Kala Kunj Auditorium in Kolkata.

BlueStone.com projects West Bengal as a key market for growth

Apr 23, 2017, at 02:27 am

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Catering to the new age consumer with a wide collection of designs and themes, BlueStone.com, India’s leading online destination for fine jewellery, is witnessing steady growth in traditional markets such as West Bengal.

Prosenjit, Tisca Chopra launch The Wrong Turn in Kolkata

Apr 22, 2017, at 11:04 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS) Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee and actress Tisca Chopra launched authors Sanjay Chopra and Namita Roy Ghose's book “The Wrong Turn: Love and Betrayal in the Time of Netaji” at the Hyatt Regency here on Friday.

The Bengal Chamber hosts fifth edition of its

Apr 22, 2017, at 09:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Saturday organised the fifth edition of its "Sit and Draw Competition 2017" for school children, on the occasion of Earth Day, at The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM).

Birla Sun Life Insurance launches 'Swabhimaan' campaign for women in Kolkata

Apr 14, 2017, at 02:33 am

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI), the life insurance arm of the Aditya Birla Financial Services Group (ABFSG), a significant non-bank financial services company, has launched a pan India campaign 'Swabhimaan' to educate, empower and employ women in India.

Artist Swati Pasari's art exhibition in Kolkata was a lesson in positive thoughts

Apr 12, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Kolkata, April 11 (IBNS): The fourth All India Annual Exhibition of Emami Chisel Art showcased the talent of the 29 year old contemporary artist, Swati Pasari, in a special one day solo exhibition recently in Kolkata.

Simaaya inaugurates Poila Baisakh collection with cast members of Durga Sohay

Apr 08, 2017, at 09:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Simaaya on Saturday is all set to welcome some very special guests to its premises at Triangular Park.

Kolkata: Sourav Ganguly inaugurates Bandhan Creation's Gariahat Store

Apr 08, 2017, at 02:14 am

Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS):Former Indian cricket team captain and President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Sourav Ganguly inaugurated Bandhan Creation's Gariahat outlet on Friday here.

Emami Chisel Art brings solo show by renowned Kolkata based contemporary Artist and ‘Pranic Healer’ Swati Pasari

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.

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.

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.

Kolkata Pinkathon successfully completes its first edition run with 3500 women participants

Mar 27, 2017, at 12:54 am

Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS): Kolkata Pinkathon, empowering Indian Women, an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for women and issues like breast cancer, successfully concluded first edition in Kolkata on Sunday, March 26, 2017atRangers Club, Maidan, 3500 women across age groups and from all different segments of the society participated enthusiastically in the V wash Plus 3 km, Mia by Tanishq5 km, 10 km and 21 km categories.

Kolkata: Bridge of Hope recognises academic excellence amongst underprivileged children

Mar 23, 2017, at 03:25 pm

Kolkata, Mar 23 (IBNS): With a mission to emphasize the need for education, Believers Church's child care project, Bridge of Hope, held felicitation functions for underprivileged children, who have exhibited academic excellence, at a recent event in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Rotary Club honours women at Swayam Siddha Awards

Mar 21, 2017, at 08:01 pm

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): The 11th edition of Swayam Siddha was held recently at the Sandre Hall, Calcutta School of Music.

Kolkata: Workshop on Jhumur ensures survival of one of Bengal's folk music genre

Mar 16, 2017, at 07:22 pm

Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS): Noting a revival in popular interest in folk and traditional songs of Bengal, the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music & Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University and the Sangeet Natak Academy have organised a workshop on Jhumur in Kolkata.

Mexican food and Latino music spice up Monkey Bar's 'Taco Libre Festival'

Mar 12, 2017, at 11:29 pm

Kolkata, Mar 12 (Not in Town /IBNS): Do you wish to live like a Mexican while absorbing the beauty of the Victoria Memorial, St. Paul's Cathedral and most of Central Kolkata with your eyes ?

Indian and US artists come together for performative story telling project in Kolkata

Feb 28, 2017, at 10:28 pm

Kolkata, Feb 28 (IBNS): Performing artists from India and the United States (US) came together to raise awareness about gender issues at a programme at the American Centre in Kolkata recently.

Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet 2017 concludes at picturesque Victoria Memorial

Jan 30, 2017, at 01:50 am

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): The Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet 2017, the city’s most-awaited event that recognises and celebrates exchange of ideas and thoughts held in the backdrop of the iconic Victoria Memorial, culminated today with a series of thought-provoking sessions spanning for five days.

Over 8,000 ready to run the inaugural edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon

Jan 28, 2017, at 09:26 pm

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Over 8,000 are set to run at the inaugural edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon.

The Red Bull Tour Bus ends its east tour in Kolkata on a high note

Jan 25, 2017, at 09:12 pm

Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Red Bull Tour Bus ended its first tour of the year in Kolkata on Sunday evening with a stellar gig featuring the Pune-based band Agnee and local Indie rock/funk act Neel and the Lightbulbs.

Red Bull Tour Bus ends its east tour in Kolkata

Jan 23, 2017, at 10:14 pm

Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): The Red Bull Tour Bus ended its first tour of the year in Kolkata on Sunday evening with a stellar gig featuring the Pune-based band Agnee and local Indie rock/funk act Neel and the Lightbulbs. Both bands made their debut atop the Red Bull Tour Bus, and delivered performances that will be remembered for some time to come.

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