XLRI to host the 3rd International Workshop on inclusive finance
Oct 15, 2014, at 05:49 am
Jamshedpur, Oct 14 (IBNS): XLRI - Xavier School of Management is all set to organize the '3rd International Workshop on Inclusive Finance' this months in Jamsehdpur.
Teamwork Arts brings 'Going Solo' to Kolkata
Oct 14, 2014, at 02:34 am
Kolkata, Oct 13 (IBNS) After its hugely successful opening in Delhi, Teamwork Arts brings Going Solo, India’s only International Theatre festival to Kolkata,which will bring an entire new experience of solo acts by world renowned solo theatre artists.
Harley owners across the country ride for their daughters
Oct 13, 2014, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): On the occasion of the 3rd International Day of the Girl Child, hundreds of Harley® Owners across the country rode with their daughters to participate in a one of its kind Father-Daughter ride.
Red FM to launch Diwali contest for listeners
Oct 13, 2014, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): Carrying forward its legacy of presenting best entertainment for its listeners, private radio station 93.5 Red Fm is all set to launch on-air Diwali contest soon.
DLF Place Saket launches 'Say No To Fire Cracker' campaign
Oct 11, 2014, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi Oct 11 (IBNS): DLF Place Saket here with its continued efforts to work for the benefits of the society has once again launched its campaign 'Say No to Fire Crackers' which has been carried by the mall over the years.
Weaver's Studio organises exhibition featuring Lipi Biswas and Narayan Sinha
Oct 11, 2014, at 05:59 am
Kolkata, Oct10 (IBNS):A two- day- long exhibition, featuring the works of various artists including ceramics by Lipi Biswas, paintings by Agnes Rajesh, handcrafted jewellery by Narayan Sinha, photography by Sreedutta Sarkar, textiles by Maku Textiles, and organic food products by Rashmi Sarkar, was organised by the Weaver's Studio Centre.
Wine and cheese party for Rang Rasiya team
Oct 11, 2014, at 05:19 am
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IBNS) Fashion designer Sangita Kathiwada recently hosted a wine and cheese party along with producer Deepa Sahi at her trendy South Mumbai studio, Melange, for the cast and crew of director Ketan Mehta's upcoming release 'Rang Rasiya'.
JU: VC says ready for discussion with protesting students
Oct 10, 2014, at 06:24 pm
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Controversial Jadavpur University (JU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Abhijit Chakraborty, who requested protesting students to join classes from Oct 13, has also asked them to take part in a discussion on the entire matter.
Barbeque Nation to partner with Pat Chapman
Oct 10, 2014, at 06:54 am
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS): Dining restaurant chain Barbeque Nation on Thursday said it will partner with UK’s Curry King Pat Chapman for a whole new Barbeque experience during Festive October across the country.
'One Direction' brings their first ever concert film to PVR Cinema
Oct 10, 2014, at 06:27 am
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS) PVR Cinemas through its brand new platform PVR Live binds together the music lovers of India and brings them an opportunity of a lifetime with the screening of the concert film 'Where We Are' of the popular band 'One Direction'.
Ruchi Soya launches new Mahakosh brand of edible oils
Oct 10, 2014, at 06:20 am
Kolkata; Oct 9 (IBNS): Ruchi Soya Industries Limited (Ruchi Soya), a FMCG companies and the largest maker and marketer of edible oils and soya foods in India, has repositioned and re-launched its power brand Mahakosh.
Huma Qureshi unveils 'The Forevermark Experience Zone'
Oct 09, 2014, at 05:56 pm
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS) Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies celebrated the launch of the Forevermark Experience Zone at OM Jewellers in Mumbai's Borivali area recently.
Kolkata foodies get a taste of Pat Chapman's grills
Oct 09, 2014, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): Guests at Barbeque Nation restaurant in Kolkata were in for a surprise on Tuesday evening when world-renowned chef Patrick Lawrence "Pat" Chapman went to their tables while introducing his 14 new marinades.
DVAR hosting exhibition in Mumbai
Oct 09, 2014, at 06:39 am
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS) To celebrate the festive season - DVAR, the Luxury Fashion House in Juhu area of Mumbai is exhibiting a beautiful display of photographs by ace photographer Vikas Birla and amalgamation of handpicked Indian couture designs by by Purvi Shah, Priti Parekh, Ushma Vaidya and bespoke men's wear by Chiraag Dattani.
Bridging the gap: Queer Ink Safe Spaces Initiative
Oct 08, 2014, at 09:51 pm
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS): Queer Ink is launching its latest concept, the Queer Ink Safe Spaces Initiative (QISSI), with a signature weekend festival on October 12, 2014, at The Hive in Bandra, symbolically named 'Q Fest'. QISSI aims to integrate India's marginalized lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community with the mainstream populace.
Coca-Cola marked Puja celebration with 'Coke-e, Food-e, Pujor Mood e'
Oct 08, 2014, at 06:50 am
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) Keeping this beautiful sentiment of the Durga Puja in mind, leading beverage producer Coca-Cola India had introduced the 'Coke-e, Food-e, Pujor Mood e' campaign.
British Council launches India Employability Survey
Oct 08, 2014, at 06:06 am
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) The British Council, UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, on Tuesday launched the India Employability Survey 2014.
Raell Padamsee inaugurates Stillness in Motion exhibition
Oct 08, 2014, at 05:57 am
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IBNS): Well-known theatre personality Raell Padamsee inaugurated Stillness in Motion here on Monday.
Youth mein confidence hai boss! Pepsi's new ad with Virat
Oct 08, 2014, at 12:19 am
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS): 'Take life by the horns!'…'Land the perfect job!'...'Find the time to love, and to live!'…'Break away!'…'Steal the show!'… 'Dominate the pitch!' The Indian youth have it all figured out and are super confident of dealing with every situation head on.
Bengalis welcome Goddess Lakshmi today
Oct 07, 2014, at 05:40 pm
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): With the sound of 'dhak' silently fading in the air with a mood of gloominess prevailing in the air with the end of the grand festival of the Bengali community-the Durga Puja- people of Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal once again geared up to taste the flavour of festivity by welcoming the Goddess of wealth, Ma Lakshmi, with customary rituals on Tuesday.
Tommy Hilfiger launches two select watches for Indian customers
Oct 07, 2014, at 05:48 am
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS) Leading international fashion house Tommy Hilfiger is celebrating its 10th anniversary in India this festive month.
Oct 04, 2014, at 07:33 pm
Can bicycles create a revolution? Yes, so far as preservation of the environment is concerned. Yes, when it comes to cheap transport that spares you the hassle of a bus ride or taking out your car. Yes, when motorized transport with fuel emissions is threatening our lives. Shoma A. Chatterji reports on cycling groups promoting the simplest form of commuting as a neo urban lifestyle .
Revellers bid adieu to Goddess Durga on Maha Dashami
Oct 03, 2014, at 03:56 pm
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): It's time again to bid adieu to the Hindu Goddess Durga and her four children (Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh) as Maha Dashami puja commenced on Friday amid a mood of gloominess in Kolkata and the rest of Bengal.
Filling classrooms with poorly trained teachers undercuts education gains, warns UN
Oct 03, 2014, at 05:58 am
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS) A global shortage of teachers has pressured many countries into hiring educators with little or no training, undermining the educational progress of numerous school-age children around the world, the United Nations education agency warned on Thursday.
Kangana Ranaut introduces ASMALLWORLD to India
Oct 03, 2014, at 03:32 am
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IBNS) National award winning actress and Bollywood's fashion poster-girl, Kangana Ranaut hosts a brunch to introduce ASMALLWORLD, the leading international private travel and lifestyle club, to India.
Festive fever reaches peak on Maha Ashtami-Maha Navami
Oct 02, 2014, at 05:06 pm
Kolkata, Oct 2 (IBNS): The festive spirit in Kolkata reached its peak on Thursday as the Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami celebrations of the Durga Puja commenced on the same day.
Mahasaptami: Kolkatans soak in festive spirit
Oct 01, 2014, at 04:04 pm
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS): With the dawn Mahasaptami ushering in, the festive spirit, joy and enthusiasm of the Bengali community in Kolkata received an extra fillip on Wednesday as people upped their celebratory mood to a great deal.
Durga Puja: ITC Ashirvaad Atta launches "Chatpate Pandal Hopper"
Oct 01, 2014, at 12:36 am
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): To make puja pandal hopping more exciting, adventurous and rewarding ITC Ashirvaad Atta announces the flag off ceremony of "Ashirvaad Shobcheye Chotpote Poribar Contest" the one of its kind puja pandal hopping contest to test the energy, enthusiasm and eagerness of true Bengalis.
Puja: Berger Paints turned citizens of Kolkata into judges
Sep 30, 2014, at 11:47 pm
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Berger Paints completed a unique campaign for the special occasion of Durga Puja- Priyo Pujo, where the citizens of Kolkata voted and judged their favourite Pujo in the city.