Kanihama coming up as 'Handloom Tourism Village'
Nov 28, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Srinagar: Kanihama in central Kashmir’s district Budgam is coming up as a ‘Handloom Tourism Village’ (HTV) thanks to an ongoing centrally-sponsored project.
Bengal HOG chapter hold protest ride against Harley Davidson's decision to stop its India business
Nov 28, 2020, at 01:27 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Recently, highway travelers between Kolkata and Kolaghat may have seen a group of Harley Davidson riders zooming past.
I don't believe in feminism but femininity: Author Koral Dasgupta
Nov 28, 2020, at 01:21 am
Author Koral Dasgupta, who was the guest at the latest session of An Author's Afternoon organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement last week, spoke about her latest book Ahalya. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Linc Pen launches new hand-sanitiser, calls it skin-friendly
Nov 28, 2020, at 12:41 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Linc Pen and Plastics Ltd, a leading writing instruments company, has diversified into making products that will help you maintain a safe lifestyle in this pandemic situation.
Kashmir administration starts upgrading government college under World Bank funded project
Nov 27, 2020, at 12:36 am
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has started upgrading the government degree college at Bijbehara with support from the World Bank.
Kolkata: Chapter 2 opens new outlet in Southern Avenue
Nov 26, 2020, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s retro dining restaurant has opened their all new boutique outlet at Southern Avenue, extending the nostalgia of a bygone era of the 1940s to 1970s to South Kolkata where Anglo Indian Food and Live Music culture was much revered.
A book that tells you about the rise of the Hero group from survival to success
Nov 26, 2020, at 07:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Hero Enterprise Chairman Sunil Kant Munjal’s book, ‘The Making of Hero: Four Brothers, Two Wheels and a Revolution that Shaped India’, won the Business Book of the Year 2020 Award at the Tata Literature Live! Festival.
Nov 26, 2020, at 06:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Face masks and gloves have become an extension of people's daily attire and choosing the right product is important, believes the current President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly.
Follow Talwar Talks for a nostalgic ride through Kolkata’s culture
Nov 25, 2020, at 03:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Step back in time to know about Kolkata’s past, the city’s culture and the icons, through ‘Talwar Talks’, a nostalgia driven programme on digital media (Facebook and Instagram).
Etihad Airways, Sita trial facial biometric check-in for cabin crew
Nov 24, 2020, at 10:20 pm
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with information technology company SITA, to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airlines Crew Briefing Centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Kolkata's heritage tram Paat Rani to promote tourism and jute products
Nov 24, 2020, at 09:09 pm
Kolkata: It was almost a losing turf war that Kolkata's tram fought for decades despite being part of the former British colonial capital's urban landscape for over 140 years now.
Aaliya Wedding Collection from Avama Jewellers showcases Indian tradition through trendy designs
Nov 24, 2020, at 06:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Avama Jewellers has curated a new Wedding Collection called ‘Aaliya’, drawing inspiration from the elegance and tradition of the grand Indian Wedding.
Author interview: Bhagaban Chandra Patra on his book 'My Discovery of America'
Nov 24, 2020, at 06:27 pm
A retired gynaecologist, Dr Patra is determined to fulfil his childhood desire to become a well published author. ‘My Discovery of America’ is his fourth book.
Nov 23, 2020, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata: A battle of belonging to India and having India belong to you is raging at the moment as attempts are being made to turn the nation's "civic nationalism" into a "religious-cultural nationalism", said Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor at the virtual launch of his new book “The Battle of Belonging”.
JK Youth for Seva distributes electronic gadgets to boost e-education
Nov 23, 2020, at 04:48 am
Jammu/UNI: In a bid to boost online education among the needy, the JK Youth for Seva on Sunday launched a campaign under Seva Bharti here.
Relationship with mother difficult to be defined: Author Lady Mohini Kent Noon
Nov 21, 2020, at 04:15 pm
Lady Mohini Kent Noon, the author of the book Dear Mama, was busy in conversation with barrister-writer-activist Cherie Blair in the latest session of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In the course of the conversation, Mohini Kent Noon spoke about her book about intimate letters from eminent personalities including Prime Minister Narendra Modi to their mothers as well letters by several other girls who were victims of human trafficking. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Nov 21, 2020, at 01:27 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Owing to the pandemic situation, the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta held its Foundation Day celebration online, where 14 alumni of the Institute were also digitally bestowed with Distinguished Alumnus Awards for exemplary contributions in their respective fields.
Don't forget to check out the Shaadi by Marriott buffet before planning your wedding feast
Nov 21, 2020, at 12:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With the festive season dovetailing into weddings, J W Marriott Kolkata has decided to showcase its Shaadi by Marriott buffet for the last two Sundays in November.
Jacqueline Fernandez flaunts many moods of the modern woman with Colorbar
Nov 20, 2020, at 02:33 am
Colorbar, one of the leading beauty brands in India with an international presence, has launched a new campaign featured on their global ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez.
MAKAUT & C-DAC to organise workshop on AI and its applications
Nov 19, 2020, at 11:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS The Department of Information Technology (IT) of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB and the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Kolkata, India are jointly organizing a workshop on Artificial Intelligence and its Applications using tools and case studies to equip participants as per current industry trends.
Do not miss the arts extravaganza SA Virtual in December
Nov 19, 2020, at 03:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indulge in a fortnight of curated projects, performances, workshops, talks, engagement-based initiatives and discourse around the arts at the SA Virtual programme organised by the Serendipity Arts Foundation.
Fashion and lifestyle brand Verrocchios marks its first anniversary
Nov 19, 2020, at 02:44 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Verrocchios, a global production company based in Bengaluru and Mumbai, completed one year in the industry.
Jammu and Kashmir: 180 Govt schools being modernised as Smart Schools
Nov 18, 2020, at 11:06 pm
Srinagar: The Srinagar administration has embarked on an ambitious project to transform all government schools with owned buildings in the district on modern lines equipping them with smart facilities and modern infrastructure.
Jammu and Kashmir: JKBOSE's talent search exam on December 27
Nov 18, 2020, at 11:03 pm
Srinagar: J&K Board of School Education (BOSE) is likely to hold National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) for year 2020-21.
Meet Kashmir's Youngest 'Gully Boy', 8-year-old emerges as social media champ
Nov 17, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Srinagar: An eight-year-old rapper from south Kashmir is winning hearts by his rap videos which have gone viral on social media.
Nov 17, 2020, at 10:47 pm
Srinagar: Skill development of youth would not only help address the problem of unemployment but also enable a better economic growth, Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad said today.
Srinagar girl revives candle lighting culture in Kashmir
Nov 17, 2020, at 10:44 pm
Srinagar: In order to revive the candle lighting culture in Kashmir valley, a 24-year-old girl Mehak Pervaz has started her business venture by making, designing and customizing different varieties of candles.
Nov 17, 2020, at 07:38 pm
With the chill of winter approaching one promptly retrieves the woollens and shawls that spell ‘Kashmir’, lovingly stored in boxes with mothballs in summer. Anju Munshi gives a lowdown on the rich heritage of Kashmiri woollen handicrafts
Nov 17, 2020, at 07:13 pm
In societies set with patriarchal values, middle-aged women trying to chart a life of their own are looked at with suspicion. But some break the norm anyway, as protagonists in two films, one from Georgia and the other from India, show, writes Ranjita Biswas
Author Sudipto Lahiri's short story wins honour in Indo-Australian short story competition
Nov 17, 2020, at 06:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: City-based author Sudipta Lahiri's latest short story ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ has been selected for publication in an Indo-Australian online short story competition.