Book review: Written for children, ‘Adopted by Santa’ can be enjoyed by adults too
Dec 11, 2020, at 07:46 pm
The book ‘Adopted by Santa’ written by Sanjamm Vijan is a fun and interesting read, primarily dedicated to children.
Chennai Photo Biennale postponed to next year, releases first list of artists
Dec 11, 2020, at 07:39 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The third edition of the Chennai Photo Biennale (CPB III) earlier scheduled for December this year has been postponed to the same month next year, according to the organizers, owing to the prevailing pandemic situation.
ITC Hotels launches 'Turning 2021', Gourmet Bubble at Kolkata restaurants
Dec 11, 2020, at 07:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Realising that the season for giving and caring is upon us, ITC Hotels has launched a selection of festive hampers, which traditional Christmas goodies with preserved mulled fruits, new flavours and exquisitely crafted edible ‘baubles and ornaments’, among other things.
NHAI to collaborate with two JIS Group colleges, boosts internship opportunities
Dec 11, 2020, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has entered into a collaboration with two engineering colleges of JIS Group, Narula Institute of Technology and JIS College of Engineering.
Leading social media services WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram inaccessible to many users
Dec 11, 2020, at 07:10 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Top social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook are down for several days and outage tracking platforms have also noted rise in outage periods, said media reports.
Häfele launches designer fittings for modern modular kitchens
Dec 10, 2020, at 07:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Häfele, which is known for its kitchen fittings and accessories among other things, has recently launched a number of products, including sinks, and plinth fittings and accessories.
Turkish Presidential Symphony Orchestra’s new building opens doors as 'Turkey’s Cultural Campus'
Dec 10, 2020, at 07:27 pm
Ankara: One of the world’s longest established orchestras, with a history spanning nearly two centuries, the Turkish Presidential Orchestra (CSO) inaugurated its new building with spectacular gala concerts held on Dec 3-4-5. The new CSO building will breathe new life into Turkey’s culture and arts scene.
Jammu and Kashmir: 3rd national level Sufiyat conference held in Srinagar
Dec 09, 2020, at 10:48 pm
Srinagar: The third National Level Sufiyat Conference, ‘Sufism-700 years roots in Kashmir’, was inaugurated by chairman Kashmir Society International, Khwaja Farooq Renzushah in Srinagar.
A couple fights to save a bird haven
Dec 08, 2020, at 07:16 pm
A Navi Mumbai couple has been fighting to save 80 hectares of wetlands in Navi Mumbai that are home to thousands of flamingos. The wetlands were proposed to be converted into a golf course and residential complex but in 2018, based on their petition, the Bombay High Court quashed a notification to this effect. Mongabay-India writer Tanvi Deshpande reports
Dec 08, 2020, at 06:45 pm
Colours are all around us in myriad varieties. But nature’s bounty has also its own message expressed through colour code which is put to therapeutic use too, finds Anju Munshi
Shutting school systems, wrong response to COVID-19, UNICEF says
Dec 08, 2020, at 06:16 pm
New York: Countries fighting the coronavirus should not impose nationwide or large-scale school closures, which is the wrong response and compounds the societal cost of the disease, with 320 million children locked out of school at the start of December, the UN children’s agency UNICEF said on Tuesday.
We cannot generalise a society or a country: Author Hamid Ansari on Pakistan
Dec 06, 2020, at 04:22 am
Techie and author Hamid Ansari, who was caught in Pakistan being accused of being an Indian spy, wrote about his ordeal and suffering days in the South Asian country in his book Hamid. In an interaction with senior journalist Nidhi Razdan at Kitab, an event organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, in late November, Ansari bared his thoughts. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
CT University delegation interacts with Srinagar students
Dec 05, 2020, at 10:39 pm
Srinagar: CT University, Ludhiana, organized an interactive session about ‘Teaching & Learning in the tough Covid19 times’ for the academicians, Ph.D. scholars and faculty of Srinagar.
Stories are the index of our mind, says Father Felix Raj at book launch
Dec 04, 2020, at 01:26 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In the present education system, quality education, including value education, has become very important, said Dr. Dhrubajyoti Chottopadhyay, Vice Chancellor, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata.
How English is breakfast at The Lords and Barons?
Dec 04, 2020, at 01:01 am
As one steps inside the first floor of The Lords and Barons on 20B Park Street, the spacious and charming interiors welcome you into its ‘old world’, yet contemporary, environment. Essentially British in its use of rich brown mahogany-like wood panelling, the intricate carvings help enhance the rich look. And it is here that a royal breakfast is being served every day from 7am to 11 am. The breakfast menu—introduced around mid-November at this popular F&B outlet—is not only extensive but very traditionally English.
SmartBanking platform launched by SBM Bank India in partnership with Finin
Dec 03, 2020, at 03:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: SBM Bank India has launched a SmartBanking platform in partnership with Finin to offer hyper-personalised banking solutions.
A ‘digital canyon’: 1.3 billion school-aged children can’t log on to internet at home
Dec 02, 2020, at 05:43 am
New York: A staggering two-thirds of world’s school-aged children – 1.3 billion children aged 3-17 – do not have internet connection in their homes, preventing them from learning vital skills needed to compete in the modern economy, a new UN report has revealed.
Head to JW Marriott Kolkata if you are looking for an enjoyable BBQ Evening this winter
Dec 02, 2020, at 12:20 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that one of the city’s leading hotels, JW Marriott Kolkata, has introduced ‘BBQ evenings’ as part of its winter special offer?
BJP govt tried to establish alternative idea of India in last six years: Shashi Tharoor
Dec 01, 2020, at 10:23 pm
Congress Lok Sabha MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, launched his latest book The Battle of Belonging at a session of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. In an interaction with senior journalist Karan Thapar, Tharoor spoke about the idea of India and how it has been impacted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the last six years of its rule. IBNS brings excerpts of the conversation
George Telegraph celebrates centenary year with opening of film and television institute
Dec 01, 2020, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The George Telegraph Group, one of the pioneer names in vocational training space, celebrated its completion of 100 years with the launch of its new vertical, George Telegraph Film and Television Institute (GTFTI).
Dec 01, 2020, at 04:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) continued its legacy of 100 per cent Summer Internship Placements for its Class of 2022, according to the premier learning institution.
Don't miss the chance to dig into ITC Royal Bengal's Gourmet Couch Chat Box
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Does the nip in the air make you long for a crunchy bite or a tangy snack? Then the Chaat Box, part of the Local Love by Gourmet Couch from ITC Royal Bengal is just the thing for you.
Bambino: Creative pursuits of a homemaker
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:12 pm
Late Pratima Dhar was a homemaker who travelled widely with her husband. She began to pen down her observations which later formed the basis of her book Nabajatok published in Bengali. In this interview, her son talks about why he decided to get his mother's books translated and published anew.
Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Nemesis
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:01 pm
In his typical conversational tone, author Anand Vardhan explains what led him to write his latest fiction, Nemesis.
Assam government to re-open elementary schools from January 1
Nov 30, 2020, at 08:14 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government has decided to re-open elementary schools in the state from January 1, 2021 in a staggered manner.
Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Out of the Jaws of Death
Nov 30, 2020, at 07:08 pm
The author offers an insight into what led him to journalism and writing books in this free flowing interview
Book review: Nemesis melts the border between reality and fiction
Nov 30, 2020, at 06:50 pm
When suddenly the question of survival of the fittest comes into consideration, chaos, pain, shock and uncertainties are bound to seep in.
Book Review: Out of the Jaws Of Death is a mystery thriller with a gripping end
Nov 30, 2020, at 06:41 pm
How is the life of a top businessman? What are the risks they can come across? Does the veil of glamour and affairs hide the actual motives?
ITC Royal Bengal: Bespoke luxury with reminders from Bengal's aristocratic homes
Nov 30, 2020, at 05:31 pm
Kolkata: With the philosophy of ‘Let’s put India first’ inherent in its ethos of ‘Responsible Luxury’, ITC Hotels always draws inspiration from the local history and culture for its architectural designs.
NAMEG: The recommended destination for all things handmade
Nov 28, 2020, at 08:34 pm
NAMEG is an experience! It has to be explored—every nook and corner where surprises await. The artistically designed interiors form the perfect backdrop to all things handmade and handcrafted. Be assured of exclusivity! Each item displayed here has been individually handpicked and selected by three enterprising women Namita Dashora, Rupali Barua and Meghali Barua Lahiry. A few weeks more and it will be Christmas! It’s time to gift. Alongside festive celebrations the wedding season too has arrived and shopping for exclusives is desired. NAMEG offers not only a wide selection of gifting ideas but a fabulous collection of sarees for every occasion plus there’s a wide choice of tops, kurtis, jewellery and bags.