Angel horse image wins FEI Solidarity Photo Grand Prix
Aug 15, 2014, at 10:20 pm
Lausanne, Aug 15 (IBNS) Portuguese photographer Filipa Scarpa has won the top prize in the FEI Solidarity World Photo Grand Prix for her stunning image of the Lusitano stallion Xisto.
Ruchi Soya signs Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador
Aug 15, 2014, at 04:28 am
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS): FMCG company Ruchi Soya Industries Limited (Ruchi Soya) has signed popular actress Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador for its brand 'Mahakosh'.
Infosys Science Foundation hosts public lecture on Nanotechnology
Aug 15, 2014, at 03:23 am
Bangalore, Aug 14 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) in association with the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore, on Thursday organized a lecture by Prof.V. Ramgopal Rao, Institute Chair Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Chief Investigator, Centre of Excellence in Nanoelectronics, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
US University fair for UG students held in Kolkata
Aug 13, 2014, at 04:32 am
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS): The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), in partnership with KIC UnivAssist hosted a U.S. University Fair at the American Center on Monday.
Most adults need to double fruit and vegetable intake: Research
Aug 12, 2014, at 07:45 pm
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS) New research published in the September issue of the British Journal of Nutrition and featured in the just released Global Phytonutrient Report highlights a significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption in people’s diets around the world.
IMC 2014 concludes with recommendations on improving management education
Aug 12, 2014, at 02:28 am
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): The 5th edition of the Indian Management Conclave (IMC), the flagship event of MBAUniverse.com which began on Friday, came to a befitting conclusion on Saturday with the IMC Awards 2014 being conferred upon the winners by Sunil Kant Munjal, Joint Managing Director, Hero MotoCorp and by Subramanian Swamy, Former Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Senior BJP Leader.
McDonald's expands menu with Saucy Wraps
Aug 12, 2014, at 01:49 am
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited (HRPL), a Master Franchisee for west & south India operations of McDonald's and a subsidiary of Westlife Development Limited, a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange announced the launch of its new Saucy Wraps.
A slice of Indian life in America
Aug 11, 2014, at 08:20 pm
A newly opened exhibit in the Smithsonian museum complex in Washington, D.C. gives a glimpse of the struggles and achievements of the Indian community in America. SPAN writer Jane Varner Malhotra reports
Google Doodle celebrates Perseid Meteor Shower
Aug 11, 2014, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): As it is time again to witness the most vibrant meteor showers rule the sky, popular search engine Google on Monday dedicated its home page to celebrate Perseid Meteor Shower.
Priyanka Chopra inspires teenage girls to aim high with UNICEF
Aug 11, 2014, at 04:48 am
Chandrapur, Aug 10 (IBNS) Bollywood actress and UNICEF India Ambassador Priyanka Chopra met with young women at Chandrapur to mark International Youth Day and to witness how their lives are being transformed through the Building Young Futures programme, which is run in partnership with Barclays.
Howrah school celebrates Munshi Premchand's birth aniversary
Aug 10, 2014, at 10:50 pm
Howrah, Liluah, Aug 4 (IBNS): Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, a school located in Howrah, celebrated 134th birth anniversary of novelist Munshi Premchand at the school premise recently.
Raksha Bandhan: Brothers and sisters exchange love in India
Aug 10, 2014, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): India on Sunday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with sisters tying Rakhis (sacred threads) on their brothers' wrists with prayers and love, in exchange of promises for their safety and protection.
Foodhall presents an All American Food Fiesta
Aug 09, 2014, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS) Give your taste buds a treat and discover the diverse spectrum of American flavours, as premium lifestyle food destination Foodhall from Future Group celebrates an All American Food Fiesta.
Seema Bedi becomes Mrs India Queen 2014 Western Zone Finalist
Aug 09, 2014, at 05:55 am
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IBNS) Model and actress Seema Bedi was on Friday selected as Mrs India Queen 2014 western zone finalist after a tough round of auditions in Mumbai.
Srikanta Acharya's Rabindrasangeet album launched after 11 years
Aug 08, 2014, at 03:06 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS) Picasso Entertainment launched a Rabindrasageet CD titled 'Anek Diner Gaan' by singer Srikanta Acharya on Thursday.
Aptech brings contemporary education to Myanmar
Aug 08, 2014, at 02:29 am
Bangalore, Aug 7 (IBNS): Aptech Limited, a leading global education solutions provider, announced Thursday, that they are inaugurating Aptech English, Aptech Computer Education and Aptech Hardware and Networking courses in Myanmar.
McDonald's launches Happy Meal books
Aug 08, 2014, at 01:53 am
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IBNS): McDonald's India Thursday announced that it will offer books in its Happy Meals at participating restaurants for a two-month period, starting Aug 1. The launch of books in the Happy Meal is part of McDonald’s ongoing commitment to provide its customers with choices and experiences that are in step with the changing consumer lifestyles, while championing children’s happiness and well-being.
Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta's poem book launched
Aug 06, 2014, at 06:41 pm
Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Patra Bharati, hosted the launch of singer Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta’s book of poems Galaxy in Kolkata.
Amjad Ali Khan calls on PM Modi
Aug 06, 2014, at 06:27 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
Sound education system is the bedrock of an enlightened society: Prez
Aug 06, 2014, at 06:13 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday addressed the faculty and students of 1172 Central Universities/Institutions from Rashtrapati Bhavan through National Knowledge Networkon commencement of the academic year and said a sound education system is the bedrock of an enlightened society.
Chetan Bhagat announces new book
Aug 05, 2014, at 08:13 pm
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): Popular Indian author Chetan Bhagat has finally announced his next book 'Half Girlfriend'.
Freud Museum: Cave of Memories
Aug 05, 2014, at 07:17 pm
Vienna's Sigmund Freud Museum highlights the prolific travels of the founding father of psychoanalysis in an exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of Sigmund Freud's death in 1939 from relocating to Vienna as a three year old to his escape and exile in London as the Nazis advanced. Sujoy Dhar visits the museum in the Austrian capital
Touring 'Hamlet' troupe marks Shakespeare's birth, Security Council's new presidency
Aug 05, 2014, at 04:25 pm
New York, Aug 5 (IBNS) Encompassing political intrigue, obsession and violence, William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Hamlet' is being re-enacted on Monday at the United Nations headquarters in New York by a roving troupe from the renowned Globe Theatre Company from London.
Short story collections released in Kolkata
Aug 04, 2014, at 06:53 pm
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Short stories have been considered both an apprenticeship form preceding more lengthy works, and a crafted form in its own right. Believing this ideology, singer, performer and lyricist Surojit Chatterjee and Patrabharati Publishers jointly launched 'Alpo Kathay Goppo' a collection of 60 short stories Sunday in the presence of novelist Sanjib Chattopadhyay and poet Krishna Basu at Niranjan Sadan.
The Biker's Cafe showcases Bikers House Special Menu
Aug 04, 2014, at 03:11 am
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Biker's Café, a cafe themed on the bikers, unveiled their ‘House Special Menu’, a range of selected recipes of all over the globe, here recently.
India celebrates the bond of friendship today
Aug 03, 2014, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): India dedicated Sunday to friends as the country joined other nations of the world to celebrate the fun and revelry of Friendship Day.
Infosys Science Foundation hosts workshop for mathematics, science teachers
Aug 03, 2014, at 04:02 am
Mysore, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) will organize 'Gnanadeepa', a workshop for middle school mathematics and science teachers from rural Karnataka, at the Infosys campus in Mysore from Aug 2 to 12.
Oudh 1590 celebrates the birthday of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
Aug 02, 2014, at 09:19 pm
Kolkata, Aug 2 (IBNS):Oudh 1590, India’s period dining restaurant in Kolkata, observed double celebrations when the restaurant’s first anniversary recently coincided with the 192nd birth anniversary of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last ruling Nawab of Awadh.
Nusrat inaugurates fashion exhibition in Kolkata
Aug 02, 2014, at 02:44 am
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): Rubaru, a fashion exhibition, was inaugurated at the Park Hotel in Kolkata by Tollywood actress Nusrat Jahan and designer Sharbari Dutta recently.
5th Edition of the Indian Management Conclave to be held in New Delhi
Aug 02, 2014, at 02:40 am
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): With an objective to restore the glory of management education in India and to bring forth concrete solutions to several questions surrounding the future of Indian MBA education, MBAUniverse.com has announced the 5th edition of its 'Indian Management Conclave (IMC)'.