Seven Kolkata restaurants with special menus for Bengali New Year celebrations
Apr 09, 2021, at 07:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengali New Year's day not only marks an auspicious start to the year but also an occasion to go feasting with family and friends.
Grab some Asian street food at this new restaurant in Kolkata
Apr 09, 2021, at 05:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With the pandemic restrictions and the ban on international travel, are you missing the delightful street foods found across Asian countries such as Thailand, Singapore or Malaysia?
Swarit Foundation’s Smaran concert series back with on stage performances
Apr 09, 2021, at 03:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi-based Swarit Foundation held the 12th edition of its concert series Smaran with live on-stage performances but maintaining all pandemic related safety protocols, including maintaining distance while seating the audience.
Catch singer Rupankar live at JW Marriott Kolkata
Apr 09, 2021, at 02:48 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Bengali singer-songwriter Rupankar Bagchi will be performing live at JW Marriott Kolkata as part of the Poila Baisakh celebrations.
Five Kolkata jewellers with new collections for Poila Baisakh
Apr 07, 2021, at 02:47 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In the current pandemic situation, it is wise not to leave shopping plans till the last minute, especially for things like jewellery and ornaments, which require a lot of browsing and discussion.
How about a Sunday brunch at Kenilworth?
Apr 06, 2021, at 12:30 am
“She's got style, she's got grace, she's a winner” these words from a Tom Jones’s number come to my mind as I sit down to write about my recent gastronomic experience at the Kenilworth Hotel.
Jammu and Kashmir: Ramzan Festival begins in Srinagar
Apr 05, 2021, at 01:16 am
Srinagar: The Jannat Events and Marketing on Saturday kicked off a twelve-day Ramzan festival at a local hotel here in Srinagar to promote local trade in the Valley.
Jammu and Kashmir: Style and Streax unisex salon opens at Parraypora
Apr 05, 2021, at 12:30 am
Srinagar: Style and Streax unisex salon was inaugurated by SDPO Fayaz Geelani and Greater Kashmir’s Rashid Makhdoomi, here at Parraypora Srinagar today.
Fashion stems in the land of Shikaras as Kashmir breaks a stereotype
Apr 04, 2021, at 05:05 am
Srinagar: India's treasured daughter Kashmir, which is believed to be a conservative society with many women still following clothing that covers most of their bodies, witnessed its first Fashion Show called 'The Kashmir Fashion Show' recently.
Jammu and Kashmir: NIT Srinagar winds up physical classes over COVID-19 concerns
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:39 pm
Srinagar: The authorities at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar have decided to discontinue holding physical classes of the students over COVID-19 concerns. The Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. (Dr) Rakesh Sehgal while talking to Greater Kashmir said they have decided to discontinue offline classes of first year and second year students after seven positive cases were reported from the institute within this week.
Hafele offers a range of solutions for application on glass doors and panels
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A door to a house or any building for that matter tells a lot about the people who stay inside, and therefore has been an important element of architectural planning.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt likely to authorise DCs on continuing schools
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:00 pm
Srinagar: The J&K government is mulling to authorise the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA) headed by the Deputy Commissioners to decide about continuation of classes in the schools.
Enhance the hygiene and aesthetics of your kitchen with Hafele’s new range of sinks
Apr 02, 2021, at 09:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Often we do not pay much attention to the kitchen sink beyond ensuring that it is clean. But did you know it is one of the most important components of the kitchen, especially at commercial establishments, which can make or break your hygiene rules?
Jammu and Kashmir: 5-day Tulip festival to begin from April 3
Apr 02, 2021, at 09:53 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government is all set to host a five-day long tulip festival in Srinagar.
There’s lots brewing at Craft Coffee
Apr 01, 2021, at 10:21 pm
What’s brewing on Park Street? Lots by way of new-wave artisanal coffee! Enter Craft Coffee—housed inside the iconic Trincas. That’s where the action is. Perhaps it is the only one of its kind on Park Street—the hub where food, drinks and music combine to create an environment conducive to experimentation for everything related to food. This is where the old and the new co-exist making way for healthy competition and room for innovation. Craft Coffee has brought with it the aroma of fresh artsy coffee served with love.
Cultural melange on Holi eve mesmerizes Kolkata audience
Apr 01, 2021, at 09:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: It was a mesmerising evening where the participants soaked in the explosion of colours, songs and dance that symbolise Holi, the festival of multi-hued love marking the advent of spring.
South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes holds virtual fitness workshop for EuroSchool students
Apr 01, 2021, at 03:09 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Jonty Rhodes, the former South African cricketer, who is considered one of the best fielders of all times, credited his prowess on the cricket field to lessons learned during swimming or playing hockey.
Technology assisted hydroponics to grow plants in urban homes
Apr 01, 2021, at 03:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The importance of plants in our lives cannot be overemphasized but with limited space, can we grow plants or build a small garden at home?
Amid rising COVID cases, DSEK bars Govt, private schools to conduct pen-paper exams
Apr 01, 2021, at 12:06 am
Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has barred all the government and private schools to schedule any pen-paper test till the commencement of Term-1 assessment of students in the schools.
Jammu and Kashmir: Education Department shifts focus on children of tender age
Apr 01, 2021, at 12:04 am
Srinagar: The School Education Department has shifted its focus on providing quality education to children of tender age group.
Holi celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir
Mar 31, 2021, at 04:42 pm
Srinagar: The festival of colours, Holi, was celebrated on Monday with traditional fervour and gaiety across Jammu and Kashmir.
Startup environment in Assam and north east India to get a boost
Mar 30, 2021, at 11:07 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam down town University (AdtU) and Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) will be working closely in the field of academia, technology based innovation and entrepreneurship in Assam and northeast India.
Digital locker CLOCR makes estate planning and disbursement convenient
Mar 30, 2021, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Austin, Texas-based computer software company, CLOCR Inc., short for “Cloud Locker”, officially entered the Indian market recently.
Hard Rock Café is rocking Kolkata!
Mar 30, 2021, at 06:45 pm
A flight of stairs led me into the rich warm interiors as Bon Jovi greeted me with his Bed of Roses from the giant TV screen. This is how I was welcomed into the Hard Rock Café!
Kashmiri artists pledge to set the stage right
Mar 29, 2021, at 10:27 pm
Srinagar: On the World Theatre Day, Kashmiri artists pledged to take the theatre movement ahead and bring more and more youngsters onboard to set the stage right.
Mar 29, 2021, at 08:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Are you looking for some pocket friendly 'happy hours'? Here are six popular pubs and bars of Kolkata who have just the right offer for you.
Mar 29, 2021, at 01:59 am
Srinagar: A One Day National Seminar on the theme ‘COVID and Communication’ was organised by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC) Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST).
Book Review: The Story of Dots by Zarin Ali
Mar 27, 2021, at 07:30 pm
We all have heard of that phrase, ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.’ Whenever there is trouble in life we always seek a friend who will listen to our problems.
Kolkata restaurants to suit your Holi mood
Mar 27, 2021, at 04:48 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With the pandemic still not ready to relinquish its hold, caution is essential, especially for a colourful and vibrant festival like Holi.
Mar 26, 2021, at 11:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, Kolkata’s largest bookstore and lifestyle chain, has brought forth a variety of items to make Holi celebrations safe and enjoyable.