Aug 11, 2022, at 10:12 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The city’s train-themed restaurant Platform 65 has curated a menu consisting of 75 special dishes to mark India’s 75th Independence Day.
Aug 11, 2022, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata: To celebrate the Government of India’s Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, Aakash BYJU’S, a test preparatory services, is organizing a major drive towards inclusivity and empowerment of girl students in the arena of private coaching for higher education through ‘Education for All’ initiative.
Samsung launches One UI 5 Open Beta Program for Galaxy S22 Series
Aug 10, 2022, at 10:37 pm
Seoul: Electronics major Samsung Electronics today kicked off its One UI 5 open beta program which will initially be available on the Galaxy S22 series (Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra) in the United States, Germany and South Korea, with releases in other regions planned over the coming months.
Union Bank of India associates with Milind Soman for 2nd edition of Unity Run from Jhansi to Delhi
Aug 08, 2022, at 11:45 pm
Mumbai: Union Bank of India along with actor Milind Soman on Monday, flagged off the 2nd edition of ‘The Unity Run’ from the Bank’s headquarters at Mumbai.
Musically, I am trying to learn more, my work will not stop: Anup Jalota
Aug 08, 2022, at 05:02 pm
Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota feels that aspiring singers should learn classical music to bring something strong to the table. IBNS Canada Bureau Chief Suman Das recently had a quick conversation with the popular Bhajan singer in Mumbai on his birthday (July 29), ahead of his upcoming tour of Canada. Excerpts:
Aug 07, 2022, at 04:19 pm
Kolkata: Prabha Khaitan Foundation, India, and Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, have collaborated on a new initiative #ReWear4Earth which will focus on fashion and sustainability.
Aug 06, 2022, at 08:28 pm
Kolkata: Industry body CII announced the launch of an 18-month Vocational Education and Training (VET) Professional Diploma program by Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne/EHL Education Group of Switzerland which will be delivered at CII Institute of Hospitality in Kolkata and IHCLHotels in Bangalore and Goa, an initiative which aims to create more industry-ready professionals in future.
Bengali singer Silajit to perform in Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata this weekend
Aug 05, 2022, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Bengali singer Silajit will be performing a gig in Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata this Sunday.
Indie-Pop singer-songwriter Nikhil Swaroop releases Hindi single Khilte Rang
Aug 05, 2022, at 05:30 pm
Singer/Songwriter Nikhil Swaroop has released his latest single, Khilte Rang on Thursday.
Mamata Banerjee confers Banga Bibhushan award on Pandit Debojyoti Bose
Aug 05, 2022, at 05:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently conferred the state's highest honour Banga Bibhushan on musician Pandit Debojyoti Bose.
Paprika & The Kitchenette presents cooking sessions in Kolkata
Aug 04, 2022, at 08:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Paprika & The Kitchenette presents will be presenting cooking sessions here Friday and Saturday.
Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee-led SPCkraft to felicitate Aparna Sen, Mamata Shankar, Pramita Mallick
Aug 04, 2022, at 08:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: SPCkraft, led by multidisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee, will be felicitating veteran actor-filmmaker Aparna Sen, actor-dancer Mamata Shankar and Tagore thespian Pramita Mallick at an annual concert which will commemorate Rabindranath Tagore's 81st death anniversary this Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt hosts Buyer-Seller Meet to promote Kashmiri art
Aug 03, 2022, at 03:26 pm
Srinagar: A Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) was organised on Saturday by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry in association with Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) in a bid to uplift the condition of artisans in the country.
Nine veteran artists come together for FFACE's one-minute music videos
Aug 02, 2022, at 11:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: FFACE has come up with a unique concept of one-minute original music videos, with nine veteran artists from the industry, which will be launched on Instagram from their respective profiles.
UN and partners roll out #LetMeLearn campaign ahead of key education summit
Aug 02, 2022, at 07:43 pm
New York: Amid the education crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations is partnering with leading children’s charity Theirworld and others in the sector, to launch the #LetMeLearn campaign, urging world leaders to listen to the voices of young people and put in place the plans and finance required to provide a quality education for every child.
Noise announces Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador of upcoming Noise X-Fit 2 smartwatch
Aug 02, 2022, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi: Lifestyle brand Noise has roped in leading actor and youth icon Vaani Kapoor as the face of its upcoming X-Fit series smartwatch in India, Noise X-Fit 2.
Percussionist Prodyut Mukherjee selected as voting member at the Recording Academy that hosts Grammy
Aug 01, 2022, at 10:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Noted percussionist, composer and GIMA Awardee Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee has been selected as a voting member of the prestigious Recording Academy, which is best known for hosting the annual Grammy Awards.
Jammu and Kashmir: Theatre group Vomdedh conducts talent hunt to promote Kashmiri culture
Aug 01, 2022, at 04:24 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir-based theatre group Vomedh recently hosted a talent hunt in collaboration with the central university under project Pagah to promote Kashmiri culture and language.
Sculpt Carve Chisel: Sculpture group show in New Delhi
Jul 31, 2022, at 04:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: An exhibition of sculptures by contemporary artists is being held at the Art Explore in New Delhi.
Exponent of Odissi dance, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya completes 50 years of performance on stage
Jul 31, 2022, at 04:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Odissi dance exponent Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya completed 50 years of performing on stage on a day which also coincided with her birthday.
Know how these Tollywood stars like to decorate homes
Jul 30, 2022, at 08:37 pm
Amid their busy working schedule, Tollywood stars make some time out to concentrate on decorating their homes which are undoubtedly the closest space for them.
Barbeque Nation Launches ‘Flavours of Monsoon’ Food Festival
Jul 29, 2022, at 09:17 pm
Kolkata: Escape into the monsoon season with scrumptious and flavoursome delicacies at Barbeque Nation as it launches a special ‘Flavours of Monsoon’ Festival to celebrate this mesmerizing weather.
A taste of America in India's Fusion Food
Jul 28, 2022, at 05:52 am
Ingredients imported from the United States inspire Indian chefs to create new variations of traditional dishes, says SPAN writer Michael Gallant
Indian Council for Cultural Relations to award restaurants promoting Indian cuisine abroad
Jul 28, 2022, at 05:43 am
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), with the purpose of recognising restaurants abroad that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of Indian cuisine, plans to award Annapurna Certificate.
Athleisure apparel market rides on physical fitness awareness during pandemic: Ujjawal Asthana
Jul 27, 2022, at 03:50 pm
Athleisure is a term to describe hybrid clothing, designed to be suitable both for exercise and everyday wear. With people becoming more conscious about staying fit and healthy these days, the demand for Athleisure is growing. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra catches up with Ujjawal Asthana, co-founder, Zymrat, to know about the future of the segment and his company. Excerpts:
Blue Moose Cafe: Your south Kolkata hangout for weekend time-off
Jul 27, 2022, at 04:54 am
The predominance of blue across the cafe is the first thing which may hit your senses when you step into the brand new dine-in Blue Moose Cafe in Kolkata's upscale Southern Avenue region.
Nokia to lead German 6G lighthouse project
Jul 26, 2022, at 10:24 pm
Nokia today announced it will lead 6G-ANNA, a German national-funded 6G lighthouse project, starting from 1st July 2022.
Kolkata: Octa hosts workshop on healthy eating and easy-to-cook recipes
Jul 26, 2022, at 05:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Education counsellor and academic coach Payal Chitlangia in association with Octa and nutritionist Mayanka Singhal last week conducted an interactive workshop on healthy eating and easy-to-cook recipes for rising first-year students preparing to go overseas later this year.
Jul 25, 2022, at 04:56 pm
Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosted a reception to meet and greet the Booker Prize 2022 recipient Geetanjali Shree, 64, at the India International Centre (ICC), which was attended by the Ehsaas Women of India.
Jul 24, 2022, at 06:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Actors Debnath Chattopadhyay and Maadhurima Chakraborty graced the first year anniversary weekend celebration of Four Coins Cafe in Kolkata.