Dec 02, 2014, at 05:31 am
Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS) Inspired by his words and the thought, Kolkata witnessed the inaugural of India’s first organized and unique master class fiesta called MasterCraft recently.
British Council launches research on quality standards in Indian education
Dec 02, 2014, at 03:50 am
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): The British Council on Sunday organised the Quality Standards in Education conference at The Lalit in New Delhi.
Dec 01, 2014, at 05:59 pm
The tragic death of comedian Robin Williams and Oscar winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman this year shocked the world and raised questions about why celebrities take their own lives though enjoying success beyond an average man's dream. Shoma A. Chatterji probes
Aditi Rao Hydari unveils new collection of Forevermark diamonds
Dec 01, 2014, at 06:00 am
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari unveiled the new collection of jewellery crafted with Forevermark diamonds which are designed by Indian Gem and Jewellery Creation at their Wood Street store in Kolkata recently.
Honda promotes road safety among kids, families
Nov 30, 2014, at 07:52 pm
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): Children and their families got an extra dose of fun this weekend at Kolkata as Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd has brought its "Honda Safe Riding with Chhota Bheem" carnival to Kolkata.
Meghalaya House hosts Piskot Festival in Kolkata
Nov 30, 2014, at 02:05 am
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): The Government of Meghalaya in collaboration with Indian Chamber of Commerce is holding a festival of the exotic vegetable piskot here at the Meghalaya House from Saturday.
Deloitte touches 7, 50,000 lives with its 12th annual Impact Day programme
Nov 28, 2014, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): Deloitte on Friday celebrated the 12th annual edition of its employee-driven community involvement programme for social causes-the Impact Day.
British Council to host series of events as part of work in school education
Nov 28, 2014, at 06:05 am
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS) The British Council will be hosting a series of events as a part of their work in school education from Friday.
Brahma Kumaris hosts 'The Future of Power' in Kolkata
Nov 28, 2014, at 04:04 am
Kolkata, Nov 27 (IBNS): 'The Future of Power', an event which was initiated by 'Brahma Kumaris' organisation was held in Kolkata on Thursday.
Red FM donates Rs 10 lakhs under 'Raunac Ki Dilli-10 Lakh Tere Haath'
Nov 27, 2014, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Fulfilling the responsibility of donating the money to the most deserving Delhiite under Raunac Ki Dilli-10 lakh tere haath, Red FM donated Rs 10 lakhs to the much deserving participant Shikha.
Kathak legend Sitara Devi wrote her last letter to PM Modi
Nov 26, 2014, at 03:36 am
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS): Dancing legend Sitara Devi, who passed away on Tuesday morning at a hospital in Mumbai, wrote her last letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi weeks before she was admitted to the hospital.
Washington College welcomes an Indian to serve as Vice President for Enrollment Management
Nov 24, 2014, at 06:41 pm
New York, Nov 24 (IBNS) Satyajit Dattagupta, a former admissions executive at the University of Rochester having a strong background in computer science and data analysis, has joined Washington Collegeas as their new Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Koel Mullick, Rupam Islam celebrate 25 years of CRC
Nov 24, 2014, at 06:31 pm
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): On completion of 25 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), a children's event was organized in Kolkata which was attended by Tollywood actress Koel Mullick, musicians Rupam Islam and Debojyoti Mishra on Sunday.
Director like Mainak, is a gift to an actor: Samrat
Nov 24, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Actor Samrat Chakrabarti's inner calling brought him to Kolkata from the USA to work in Tollywood. He had worked in blockbusters like 'The Bong Connection', 'Dwando', 'Shada Kaalo Abcha' earlier. His recent tryst with acting involves Mainak Bhaumik’s 'Kolkata Calling'. IBNS correspondent Torsha Banerjee spoke with the actor on various issues ranging from his movies to his pairing with actress Raima Sen in the latest film.
SSEI launches innovative programs for commerce students
Nov 24, 2014, at 04:21 am
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute (SSEI), in partnership with K2 Learning System, has launched their new project "Innovative Programs for Commerce students" in Kolkata.
12th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit commences in New Delhi
Nov 23, 2014, at 03:14 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, a knowledge sharing platform which brings together leading national and international speakers, commenced on Friday at Hotel Taj Palace here.
HDFC Bank kicks off Josh Unlimited in Kolkata
Nov 23, 2014, at 02:10 am
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): Private sector bank HDFC Bank Ltd launched the third edition of its annual sports competition for its employees in Kolkata on Saturday.
Mumbai: Neha debuts PETA's new 'V-Card'
Nov 22, 2014, at 03:58 am
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia has joined PETA India as she unveiled India’s first vegan discount card, PETA's V-Card, at Corniche – At the Waterfront in Mumbai's Bandra West area.
Celkon Mobiles launches Epic Q550
Nov 21, 2014, at 04:30 am
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Celkon Mobiles has added another flagship model to their Millennia series of smartphones, named, Epic Q550.
X5 Retail weekend bazaar's wedding theme kick starts in Kolkata
Nov 20, 2014, at 03:57 am
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): X5 Retail, a company which organizes weekend bazaars has come up with theme for wedding related merchandise at Forum mall at Kolkata's Elgin Road area.
International Men's Day to be celebrated in India
Nov 18, 2014, at 10:05 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) HE, the popular deodorant brand from the house of Emami Ltd, has launched a campaign #ShowMenSomeLove on the occasion of the first ever International Men's Day celebration in India on Nov 19.
Celebrate Bandra Festival to start from Mumbai
Nov 18, 2014, at 09:07 pm
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS) Celebrate Bandra Festival is scheduled to begin on Nov 22 and will go on till Nov 30.
Nov 18, 2014, at 07:17 pm
Cruising for pleasure has not lost its appeal even in this high-speed air travel age. What has changed is how the sea-bound like to experience it today. The high-tech ship 'Quantum of the Seas' is a revelation to Ranjita Biswas
International education week celebrated in Kolkata
Nov 18, 2014, at 06:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education jointly celebrate the International Education Week every year in November to promote international education and cultural exchange worldwide.
More than 1400 Mumbai kids creep down the animal world at Creepy Crawlies
Nov 18, 2014, at 05:48 am
Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): Kangaroo Kids Pali Hill- voted as the most trusted brand in education in 2014, in association with Billabong international school organised an open-for-all event ‘Creepy Crawlies and Dino Mania' for children between the ages of 2 - 10 years.
CRY launches 'Project Unlearn'
Nov 17, 2014, at 06:21 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Child Rights and You (CRY) has recently launched a nationwide campaign 'Project Unlearn' in an attempt to help children in labour across India.
Jacqueline Fernandez unveils Body Shop youth serum
Nov 15, 2014, at 06:16 pm
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS) The Body Shop, UK's iconic retailer of cosmetics and toiletries along with the vivacious brand ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez, unveiled the youth enhancing Concentrate-the 'Drops of Youth Serum'. This powerful serum contains 98% ingredients of natural origin delivering the results for a young, healthier and radiant skin in just 5 days, claimed the company.
Magnet action brings together Saif, Yuvraj for first time
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:18 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan and ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh come together in the latest Fair & Lovely MEN commercial. The handsome hunks are seen talking about their skincare regime and how they beat the harsh outdoors by using Fair & Lovely Men Max Fairness cream and face wash.
VIP ropes in Alia as brand ambassador of Caprese
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:15 am
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Luggage provider VIP Industries Ltd., has roped in Bollywood newbie Alia Bhatt as the ambassador for its brand Caprese.
Karisma Kapoor will walk the ramp with kids for India Kids Fashion Week
Nov 14, 2014, at 06:04 am
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): India Kids Fashion Week (IKFW), an initiative of Craftworld and Event Capital, is a unique signature affair to position India on the map of fashion industry for Kids