Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2014! kicked off from Kolkata
Sep 05, 2014, at 11:30 pm
Kolkata, Sept 5 (IBNS) RCC Institute of Technology won the Kolkata qualifying round of The Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz at the Presidency University, on Friday.
India dedicates Friday to teachers
Sep 05, 2014, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): India dedicated Friday to teachers as the entire country soaked in the celebration of Teachers' Day, marking the strong bond shared by a teacher and his student.
Funskool extends its play and learn puzzle range
Sep 05, 2014, at 03:29 am
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Leading Toy company Funskool India Ltd.has extended its Play & Learn category with its new range of puzzles that aids children in learning a whole lot of things.
Apeejay Karmayuga collaborates with Rice Bucket Challenge
Sep 04, 2014, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi Sept 4 (IBNS) : Following with their continued efforts to bring revolutionary changes in the society iCONGO, under the aegis of Apeejay Karmayuga, launcheD "Ideas Bucket Campaign", in association with Manju Latha Kalanidhi, the Hyderabad based journalist who took on the Ice Bucket Challenge with a Rice Bucket Challenge.
I never want the journey to end: Radhika Agarwala
Sep 04, 2014, at 10:00 pm
Radhika Agarwala is one of the new young artists on the block making her presence felt since her return to India from London with exciting works. She recently came up with her third exhibition- In The Middle of The Garden- with Serbian Ivana Ivkovic and painter Viraag Desai at Tejas Gallery in Kolkata after a year long residency for the initiative. TWF correspondent Shubhashree Hom chats up the promising painter living between Kolkata and London
Sep 04, 2014, at 07:21 pm
What price modernisation, ask people of Jaipur as the under- construction metro project threatens to damage its many heritage monuments. Rekha Pal reports
New Zealand lamb to debut in India at Taj Mahal Palace
Sep 04, 2014, at 03:45 am
Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): Silver Fern Farms and Empire Foods will introduce New Zealand lamb in India at the world famous Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai next week.
President releases Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians
Sep 03, 2014, at 10:21 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday released a set of eight Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
YES BANK Celebrates World Photography Day
Sep 03, 2014, at 10:16 pm
Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): YES BANK, India's fourth largest private sector Bank, celebrated World Photography Day in partnership with Saevus, a leading nature and wildlife photography magazine, with the theme "Wildlife conservation through Photography".
Indian scribe throws a 'Rice Bucket Challenge'
Sep 01, 2014, at 07:07 am
Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IBNS): Away from the ALS ice bucket challenge which has gripped the attention of millions of people across the globe, an Indian woman is spreading a completely noble concept to encourage charity for the poor by her 'Rice Bucket Challenge'.
Rituparna launches designer boutique "WOMEN Your Style Statement"
Sep 01, 2014, at 05:37 am
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS) Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta on Sunday launched designer boutique "Women Your Style Statement" outlet in north Kolkata's Baguiati on VIP Road here.
Smriti Irani sets out 13 Point Agenda for IIMs
Sep 01, 2014, at 04:58 am
Bangalore, Aug 31 (IBNS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Zubin Irani on Sunday addressed the IIMs' Conclave with Chairpersons and Directors of 13 Indian Institutes of Managements (IIMs) in Bengaluru setting out a 13 point agenda for the IIMs on bringing their management expertise in various areas including National Development Goals.
Kolkata celebrates its birthday
Aug 31, 2014, at 08:13 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS) Kolkata, also known as the City of Joy, celebrated her on Aug 24 recently with a function at the Desapriya Park observing the day in a special way.
Manojit Datta launches platform for young Kolkata musicians
Aug 31, 2014, at 06:33 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS):A unique Latin music platform - Let The River Flow - for young musicians was initiated by the city's own Latin Music Maestro Monojit Datta at The Bikers Cafe on Saturday.
National Library celebrates Sarat Bose anniversary
Aug 30, 2014, at 11:37 pm
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS) The National Library, Kolkata, in collaboration with the Sarat Chandra Bose Academy, is celebrating freedom fighter Sarat Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary celebrations at the National Library's Bhasha Bhawan Auditorium on Saturday, with an Inter University Exhibition Debate on 'The Rule of Law is at Stake in India Today'.
Rituparna promotes High Street Market collection
Aug 30, 2014, at 11:29 pm
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): High Street Market Via MODA, an art, fashion and lifestyle expo, is back with its Pre-Puja and Pre- Diwali Collections with products from a wide range of designers across India.
Aug 30, 2014, at 07:05 pm
The romantic islands of Hawaii is symbolised by the sensuous Hula dance. Rekha Pal delves into its history on a visit to the volcanic islands
Max Life Insurance announces 'i-genius Young Singing Stars'
Aug 30, 2014, at 03:37 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Insurance company Max Life Insurance has announced the launch of 'i-genius Young Singing Stars' in association with Universal Music Group.
Mama Mia! adds flavours, new address in Kolkata
Aug 29, 2014, at 07:07 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS) The pioneer of gelato, Mama Mia! announced the launch of its third gelateria and introduced its two new enthusiastic owners, and of course a whole new range of products and flavours. Present at the occasion on Wednesday at its new standalone store on Loudon Street to support the brand was Italian consulate Cesare Bieller.
Kolkata to host show for talented designers
Aug 29, 2014, at 06:55 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS) Who doesn’t want to look good ? As the festive season is approaching the Bengali environment, fashion becomes a statement for the Bongs.
Parambrata glams up fashion institute annual show
Aug 29, 2014, at 06:47 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): Fashion institute INIFD, Lindsay Street celebrated the Annual Graduation Show on Wednesday with Tollywood actor-director Parambrata Chatterjee, who won national fame with the Vidya Balan starrer Kahani, attending the event and wishing the students good luck for future.
India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi today
Aug 29, 2014, at 03:22 pm
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IBNS) The city of Mumbai along with the rest of India welcomed the elephant-headed Lord Ganesh amid much hype and fervour as the ten-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival started from Friday.
92.7 Big FM celebrates 'Uttam Purush'
Aug 29, 2014, at 04:57 am
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): Private radio station 92.7 Big FM announced its week long plans to celebrate the 88th birth anniversary of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar at a press conference in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Victorinox introduces limited edition travel organizer
Aug 28, 2014, at 07:45 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS) Victorinox has launched a travel organizer in limited edition which is a deluxe zippered document organizer that will keep travel documents organized and secure while you travel.
GlacialLight announces 10" Surface Mounted Down Light
Aug 28, 2014, at 03:00 am
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): GlacialLight, a division of the Taiwanese technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., has introduced an energy-efficient 10" Surface Mounted Down Light -GL-DL10-SM to its indoor lighting product lineup.
Wild Stone enters gas-less space
Aug 28, 2014, at 02:58 am
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): Wild Stone, the male grooming brand by McNROE Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd., recently announced its foray into the No Gas deodorant category with the launch of Wild Stone perfume Body Spray.
Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2014 kicks off from Kolkata
Aug 28, 2014, at 12:42 am
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS) The eighth edition of Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz, the annual intercollegiate quiz competition, commences its 10-city course across India from here on Sept 5 at the Presidency College.
Bengali writer Binayak Banerjee to participate in IOWA Writing Program
Aug 27, 2014, at 12:24 am
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS) Noted Bengali writer, Binayak Banerjee, is one of 15 participants from as many countries across the world, selected by the University of Iowa to participate in the 2014 International Writing Program (IWP). The ten-week residency will run Aug 23 to Nov 11.
A Herculean task to save heritage buildings of Kolkata
Aug 26, 2014, at 11:21 pm
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): An interactive session on preserving the heritage buildings of Kolkata was organized recently in a happening bookstore of the city in the backdrop of a new Tollywood film Hercules's upcoming release and the film's relevance with the issue.
Cookery workshop by chef Kunal
Aug 26, 2014, at 03:17 am
Kolkata, Aug 25 (IBNS) Ladies Circle India organised an interactive Cookery Workshop by chef Kunal Kapur for the first time ever in Kolkata recently.