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The Spring Goddess

Oct 14, 2021, at 12:44 am

The autumn festival of Durga puja sometimes seems like a monsoon festival these days. Is global warming induced climate change going to play a spoilsport for this most important festival for Bengalis and many others in the land too, Ranjita Biswas wonders  

Shell launches next phase of DriveSafeIndia program covering one lakh drivers by March 2022

Oct 13, 2021, at 08:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Shell’s #DriveSafeIndia Program, launched in February 2019, has screened more than 2.6 lakh drivers and has been able to address vision issues of approx.1.75 lakh by providing them free pairs of spectacles.

Young Boys Club celebrates 52nd Year of Durga Puja with corona theme

Oct 11, 2021, at 03:57 am

Kolkata:  The members of Young Boys Club in Kolkata have chosen the theme  "Durga – The Destroyer of Corona" this year as parliamentarian Sudip Bandyopadhyay inaugurated the puja on Sunday.

Sourav Ganguly promotes Cycle Pure Agarbathi’s Fragrance of Hope Durga Puja campaign

Oct 11, 2021, at 02:41 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly is the new brand ambassador of Cycle Pure Agarbathi ‘Fragrance of Hope’ campaign for Durga Puja.

Durga Puja 'foodspots' in Kolkata to fulfil your ravenous appetite

Oct 10, 2021, at 03:21 am

Kokata/IBNS: Durga Puja is one such festivity that resides in the heart of every Kolkatan, every Bengali and is not complete without pandal hopping with friends and family. The magical days almost starting right after Mahalaya are all about hustling through busy streets, and tasting delicacies at new and old joints. We bring you a list of restaurants in Kolkata that are all geared up to pander the gourmand in you.

Vedic Village Spa Resort offers Durga Puja package

Oct 10, 2021, at 02:15 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Vedic Village Spa Resort, which is located at Sikharpur in West Bengal, is offering Durga Puja package. 

Yggdrasil in Cooperation with Reel Life Games Released a New Slot. Try it at Rabona Casino

Oct 08, 2021, at 08:52 pm

Yggdrasil is a reputable brand in the gambling world. It is well-known to every player. The brand’s software catalog includes an impressive range of slots, virtual scratch cards, 3D keno, lotteries, and progressive jackpot models. Most of the games have vivid and exciting 3D graphics, various settings, and an intuitive interface. Entertainment products from Yggdrasil Gaming work in flash mode, so they can be started without downloading directly from the casino website. The fans of the producer can find lots of games at Rabona casino and enjoy playing them.

NASA trip for top five students announced as Aakash Institute gears up for ANTHE 2021 scholarship exam

Oct 08, 2021, at 06:21 am

Kolkata: Leading test preparatory services company Aakash Institute is gearing up for the annual Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) 2021 scholarship exams to be held between Dec 4 and 12 across 24 states and Union territories.

Adamas University media school dean Mahul Brahma wins Crisis Communications Leader Award

Oct 08, 2021, at 01:59 am

New Delhi: Mahul Brahma, a Crisis Communications commentator, has been conferred the Crisis Communications Leader Award by International Brilliance Award (IBA) 2021 for contribution in this domain through his work as well as writings, which include his columns and latest book ‘How to Communicate Strategically in Corporate World’.

Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Tanzanian novelist Abulrazak Gurnah

Oct 07, 2021, at 11:21 pm

Stockholm/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: The 2021 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to Tanzanian novelist Abulrazak Gurnah on Thursday.

Odisha: Xavier Institute of Management to host media conclave Communique on Oct 10

Oct 07, 2021, at 11:16 pm

Bhubaneswar: Xavier Institute of Management of Bhubaneswar will host its annual media conclave- Communiqué - on Oct 10.

Fashion brand Style Baazar launches first store in Kolkata

Oct 06, 2021, at 05:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Fashion brand Style Baazar has recently launched its first store in Kolkata, making it their 100th across the eastern India.

Kumartuli Walk: Where the Mother Goddess is a 'Deltasur' slayer

Oct 06, 2021, at 05:25 pm

In the warrens of Kolkata's clay artists' colony Kumartuli, the idols of goddess Durga with ten splayed arms and three observant eyes, are getting final touches in the second year of a global pandemic. IBNS writer Debayani Bose marvels at the defiance of the potters to disease and universal budget crunch as they mold the lumps of clay into paragons of divinity 

Countdown begins: Bengalis observe Mahalaya, gear up for Durga Puja festival

Oct 06, 2021, at 03:48 pm

Kolkata: Gearing up for the Durga Puja celebration, the Bengali community, like many others, on Wednesday observed the final day of Pitru-paksha through Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion when one pays tribute to ancestors through prayers, rituals and a dip in the river Ganga by maintaining COVID-19 protocols.

Teachers are driving force behind ‘global education recovery’ from COVID-19

Oct 05, 2021, at 09:21 pm

New York: For the education system to recover from the COVID pandemic, it requires more investment in the well-being, training, professional development and working conditions of the world’s 71 million educators, UN agencies chiefs said on Monday, just ahead of World Teachers’ Day.

Top 10 Online Casinos in India with INR Deposits

Oct 05, 2021, at 07:34 pm

Online casinos are quickly gaining popularity among Indians. But I'm sure you need the ultimate gaming experience, don't you? So, it is important to sign-up with a legal and reliable online casino in India.

Maniesh Paul returns to Flipkart video with two new launches

Oct 04, 2021, at 11:07 pm

Mumbai: The festive season is almost here and all of us are gearing up for some dhamakedaar celebrations! Adding some extra tadka to this time of the year, Flipkart Video recently launched a brand new show - Win With The Stars and unveiled a fun, interactive quiz format, Funtastic Quiz.

Khadi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi with world’s largest Khadi National Flag displayed at Leh

Oct 02, 2021, at 11:44 pm

Leh: Pride and patriotism, the collective spirit of Indian-ness and the heritage artisanal craft of Khadi, brought the nation together in saluting the world’s largest National Flag, made of Khadi cotton fabric on Saturday at Leh.

Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata reopens, expect celebrations aplenty this festive season

Oct 01, 2021, at 11:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hard Rock Café Kolkata, part of the popular international brand famous for its rock ‘n’ roll theme, has reopened, to the delight of its patrons.

J&K government announces scheme to award teaching community

Sep 30, 2021, at 11:35 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: The J&K regime has announced a scheme to give 'Best Teacher Awards' to the teachers in schools, colleges and at the university level.

J&K Armed Police organises scientific workshop

Sep 30, 2021, at 11:29 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Celebrating 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', JKAP-5th Battalion PCR, Srinagar organized a science workshop on the topic 'Space and Other Technological Achievements” in collaboration with Government Degree College, Eidgah.

Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani is all set to sizzle at her upcoming concert in Gurgaon

Sep 30, 2021, at 12:29 am

Gurgaon: Having won hearts all the way from Sri Lanka to India, Yohani Diloka De Silva, the singing sensation has finally landed in New Delhi for her upcoming performance in Gurgaon.

Tagore introduced me to the beating heart of Bengal: Monica Shie

Sep 28, 2021, at 06:39 am

Monica Shie bids goodbye to Kolkata after her two-year-long stint in the City of Joy as the Director of American Center and as the Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Consulate General Kolkata. Ahead of her departure she shares with IBNS the experience and excitement of her time in the eastern metropolis 

Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism department organises Musical Evening in Srinagar

Sep 28, 2021, at 03:33 am

Srinagar: Tourism Department today organized a Musical Evening at SKICC here to commemorate the World Tourism Day being celebrated tomorrow under the theme ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth'.

Wow!China opens its largest bistro format outlet in Salt Lake, Kolkata

Sep 27, 2021, at 11:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The popular food chain Wow!China recently launched its largest bistro format outlet at Salt Lake (Sector V) in Kolkata.

Dishani Roy of south Kolkata adjudged winner of Ya Devi, 2021 at Acropolis Mall pageant

Sep 27, 2021, at 11:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Along with celebrating its sixth birthday, the popular Acropolis Mall of Kolkata also held the grand finale of its Ms Blooming Kolkata pageant.

Check out these brands from Kolkata for trendy fashionable jewellery

Sep 27, 2021, at 11:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Can jewellery be far behind when you are replenishing your wardrobe with the latest collection of fashionable wear for the upcoming festive season?

Don’t miss the doughnut festival at JW Bakery

Sep 27, 2021, at 05:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are a doughnut fan, then do rush to JW Bakery located inside JW Marriott Kolkata for an assorted mix of glazed or creme-filled doughnuts, cronuts, sliders, and other delectable offerings.

How To Maintain Car Disc Brakes: Top 5 Tips To Keep Them In Tip-Top Condition

Sep 27, 2021, at 04:49 am

What is the most vital auto part of our car? It is the brakes, without any doubt. Brakes are our first defense to prevent any sort of crash or accident as it helps us slow down the speed of our vehicles and bring it to a halt whenever necessary. Every modern car that we see on the streets leverage the enhanced disc brake system to facilitate effective braking performance and lower the speed of a moving vehicle. Therefore, get your braking system checked and just in case you need discs at affordable prices, feel free to check out the disc brakes price from boodmo.com, as Boodmo is known for the quality and affordability they offer.

39th Surtarang discovers new singing talents as Sonu Nigam and Pankaj Udhas add zest to the event

Sep 26, 2021, at 08:09 pm

A global cultural programme, the "39th Surtarang" was organized by Sangam Kala Group with celebrated artists like Sonu Nigam and Pankaj Udhas participating in the event.