Flood of Fire has special connection with Calcutta: Amitav Ghosh
Jun 09, 2015, at 05:26 am
Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS): Having concluded his Ibis trilogy with the release of "Flood of Fire", Amitav Ghosh, one of the best-selling Indian writers in English, said his next work would be much shorter.
Tanishq offers discounts on diamond jewellery this season
Jun 09, 2015, at 04:36 am
Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS): Tanishq, a jewellery brand, announced an exciting offers on its wide range of diamond jewellery.
Bourbon inroads in India: A smoky affair
Jun 08, 2015, at 07:44 pm
As bourbon whiskey- which is a rival of the Scotch worldwide- goes through a renaissance of sorts in its home in the U.S. state of Kentucky, its popularity is growing overseas, too. India being the top consumer of whiskey in the world, the country is a prime target. Ashley Scoby in Lexington, USA and Supriyo Hazra in Kolkata report on the trends
Soumitra Chatterjee unveils Rabindrasangeet album of Kolkata singer
Jun 07, 2015, at 06:22 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Thespian Soumitra Chatterjee, who himself has been a cultural brand ambassador of Tagore's legacy with his screen and stage presence and recitations, added verve with his presence to the release of a Rabindrasangeet album of singer Jonaki Mukherjee titled "Aro Alo Aro Preme" here on Friday.
Kolkata realty firm holds green garment exhibition to fund charity
Jun 07, 2015, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS) 'Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.' Probably, keeping this message of Mother Teresa in mind, Kolkata-based India Green Reality Pvt. Ltd. has taken an initiative called 'Khushee' to extend a helping hand towards the underprivileged children until they become self-sufficient in a given field.
Park Pavilion celebrates summer with "Aam Mania"
Jun 07, 2015, at 04:58 am
Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): To celebrate summer with the King Of Fruits, Mango, Park Pavilion, the 24 – hour coffee shop of Jameson Inn Shiraz, is hosting 'Aam Mania' to lure the mango lovers. The delicious tempting aromatic mangoes are prepared with a twist to spoil the mango-lovers with an array of choices.
Little Thespian organizes 'Krishan aur Bhisham' theatre fest
Jun 06, 2015, at 05:40 am
Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): Little Thespian, a Kolkata based theatre group going to pay homage to Krishan Chander and Bhisham Sahni.
Celebrities to walk ramp for underprivileged children in Kolkata
Jun 06, 2015, at 03:16 am
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS) Kolkata will soon witness a fashion show of a very different kind, all for a good cause.
Daiwik Hotels Shirdi introduces 'Special Holiday Packages'
Jun 06, 2015, at 03:08 am
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): Daiwik Hotels Shirdi, the second property from Kolkata-based Daiwik Hotels, has launched an 'Special Holiday Packages' for the holiday season at Shirdi beginning from May to October, 2015.
Adlabs Imagica introduces 'Happy Tuesday' offer
Jun 05, 2015, at 11:30 pm
Mumbai, June 5 (IBNS): Tuesdays have become a special day at India's only international standard theme park, Adlabs Imagica as it has introduced a special offer called 'Happy Tuesday' for visitors.
Jun 05, 2015, at 05:50 pm
New age fathers can teach a thing or two about child rearing, finds Pramita Bose. More the reason to cheer them on the upcoming Father's Day
Earth Plate offers discount of 50% on all its early bird dinner meals
Jun 04, 2015, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, June 4 (IBNS) Earth Plate, the multi-cuisine restaurant at Hotel Sahara Star has announced a flat 50% discount on their early buffet dinner meal.
TeacherNI.com aims to encourage self-study
Jun 04, 2015, at 09:10 pm
Kolkata, June 4 (IBNS): Learning is being simplified with a view to encouraging self-study to make students gain confidence and engage with quality education, said one of the founders of India's leading education test portal here on Wednesday.
Neotia University to develop a course on English language and literature in the global context
Jun 04, 2015, at 07:20 am
Kolkata, June 3(IBNS): The Neotia University (TNU) organised a two day session on teaching English language and literature in the global context and to develop course content for the integrated five year MA degree course after 12th grade for the academic session 2015-16.
High-rises change the definition of modern lifestyle
Jun 04, 2015, at 02:22 am
Kolkata, Jun 3 (IBNS): Real estate developers all over the world have a crucial and a common angle towards designing the high-end residential superstructures i.e, its outlook.
Mercedes-Benz India associates with Universal Pictures for the upcoming movie 'Jurassic World'
Jun 03, 2015, at 09:35 pm
Pune, June 3 (IBNS) : Mercedes-Benz India on Wednesday announced its association with the upcoming action packed, adventurous extravaganza from Steven Spielberg, the "Jurassic World".
Aston Business School in UK announces Aston MBA India Scholarship worth £5,000
Jun 03, 2015, at 08:35 pm
Kolkata, June 3 (IBNS): Aston Business School has announced the launch of their new MBA full-time India Scholarship award.
Pay more to access more facilities: Chennai school allegedly asks students
Jun 03, 2015, at 07:53 pm
Chennai, June 3 (IBNS): In a shocking case of discrimination, a private school in Chennai has asked students to pay more if they want access to more facilities.
Goa Education Trust Scholarships' to UK is now open for applications
Jun 03, 2015, at 04:36 am
New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): The British Council, UK's International organisation for educational and cultural relations, has announced the Goa Education Trust scholarships to the UK.
Kolkata students shine at Science Olympiad 2014-15
Jun 03, 2015, at 01:45 am
Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS): Four students of Kolkata made their parents proud by garnering International Ranks in the Olympiad Awards held recently in Delhi organized by Science Olympiad Foundation.
Shemrock and Shemford Group of Schools launches expansion drive in Kolkata
Jun 02, 2015, at 02:44 am
Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS) Shemrock and Shemford Group of Schools, Delhi's leading Preschool Chain, is planning to expand its network by opening 25 new schools in various locations across Kolkata, in the next 3 years.
Assam govt to bear educational expenses of BPL students under new scheme
Jun 02, 2015, at 01:46 am
Guwahati, June 1 (IBNS) : Ahead of the assembly polls in 2016, the Assam Government has decided to launch a new scheme for BPL students.
Google doodles to celebrate Nargis' birthday
Jun 02, 2015, at 12:04 am
New York, June 1 (IBNS) Popular search engine Google on Monday decorated their homepage with an elegant doodle to mark the 86th birthday of yesteryear Indian actress Nargis Dutt.
Jun 01, 2015, at 03:11 am
Opioid abuse ( or painkiller drug addiction) is a persistent scourge in the United States and an emerging problem in India. Hannah Cornett in US city of Louisville and Anusua Banerjee in India's Bangalore report on the worldwide challenge
Suhel Seth inaugurates two-day education summit in Kolkata
May 31, 2015, at 07:33 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Public speaker and Marketing Guru Suhel Seth visited Kolkata to launch an education festival, The Edutainment Show, on Saturday at a city hotel.
Lazeez introduces rolls and kebabs carnival at Kolkata's Kasba outlet
May 31, 2015, at 07:27 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Lazeez, the Mughlai and Awadhi restaurant chain in Kolkata, has commenced its Rolls and Kebabs Carnival, promising food lovers a plethora of dishes to gorge on.
Asha Audio hosts launch of 'Mondo Hote Chai'
May 31, 2015, at 07:25 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Asha Audio Company on Friday released "Mondo Hote Chai", a compilation of poems recited by Mounita Chattopadhyay, at a city auditorium.
30th India Carpet Expo to be held in Varanasi in October
May 31, 2015, at 04:37 am
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) The 30th India Carpet Expo would be held from Oct 11 to Oct 14 in Sampurnanand Sanskrit University Ground at Varanasi city in Uttar Pradesh.
Devapriya Roy, Saurav Jha's 'The Heat and Dust project' launched at Starmark
May 29, 2015, at 03:27 pm
Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS): A Kolkata based bookstore chain Starmark, in association with HarperCollins Publishers India, hosted the launch of Devapriya Roy and Saurav Jha’s book 'The Heat and Dust Project', the broke couple’s guide to Bharat at its South City Mall outlet here on Tuesday.
Student Visa Day: US Embassy welcomes Indian students
May 29, 2015, at 03:26 pm
Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in Delhi, and Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors on May 28 to over 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue education in the United States.