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Kolkata: Starmark launches Moitrayee Bhaduri’s The Sinister Silence

Dec 17, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata, Dec 17 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular lifestyle destination Starmark,in association with Ahava Communications, hosted the launch of Mumbai-based writer and content specialist Moitrayee Bhaduri's first novel The Sinister Silence here on Wednesday.

Beethoven: Google celebrates composer's 245th birth year with a special doodle

Dec 17, 2015, at 05:31 pm

California, Dec 17 (IBNS) Google on Thursday celebrated legendary German composer Ludwig van Beethoven's 245th birth year with a special interactive doodle.

Beethoven: Google celebrates composer's 245th birth year with a special doodle

Dec 17, 2015, at 05:28 pm

California, Dec 17 (IBNS) Google on Thursday celebrated legendary German composer Ludwig van Beethoven's 245th birth year with a special interactive doodle.

Acid-attack survivors to walk ramp for fashion designer Umair Zafar in Mumbai

Dec 17, 2015, at 03:46 am

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IBNS): Designer Umair Zafar loves has taken up the cause of acid-attack survivors this year.

'Fired' N'Smoked' gourmet pizza delivery chain launched in Mumbai

Dec 17, 2015, at 03:34 am

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IBNS): Pizza lovers in Mumbai can now have more options with the launch of PizzAah!-city's latest pizza chain.

LG Mallika-e-Kitchen 2015 season 7 East Zone winners announced

Dec 16, 2015, at 08:49 pm

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS) LG Electronics India has announced the winners of its first zonal round of its pan-India cooking contest, LG Mallika-E-Kitchen 2015.

Gorgeous Kalki flaunts diamond jewellery

Dec 16, 2015, at 08:03 pm

Gurgaon, Dec 16 (IBNS) Forevermark, the diamond brand with a promise of beauty, rarity and responsible sourcing, in association with PC Jeweller came together to celebrate an evening of glitz and glamour.

Hotel Sahara Star launches new Christmas menu

Dec 15, 2015, at 07:23 pm

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IBNS) With Christmas knocking round the corner, Hotel Sahara Star ushers in the festivities with a special menu.

150th anniversary of Jorasanko Theatre celebrated in Kolkata

Dec 15, 2015, at 05:40 pm

Kolkata, Dec 15 (IBNS) The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with Academy Theatre, presented ‘Jorasanko Manchagatha’ at the Jorasanko Thakur Dalan, Jorasanko Thakurbari, here on Saturday.

Fair and Handsome launches complete winter solution

Dec 14, 2015, at 11:52 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS) Fair and Handsome, a men’s grooming brand from the house of Emami Limited, on Monday said it has launched Fair and Handsome Complete Winter Solution, the firs t ever winter cream in India for men.

Mahindra Lifespaces launches Luminare Solaris in Gurgaon

Dec 14, 2015, at 09:20 pm

Delhi/Gurgaon, Dec 14 (IBNS): Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited (MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has launchedLuminare Solaris, the next phase of its luxury residential project in Gurgaon.

Primarc's "Southwinds" hosts post-Diwali fiesta for residents

Dec 14, 2015, at 07:19 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): One of Eastern India's dominant real estate company, Primarc Group's 'Southwinds' residential towers in Kolkata hosted a post-Diwali celebration for its residents on Nov 29.

BKS Iyengar: Google celebrates 97th birth anniversary of yoga guru with a doodle

Dec 14, 2015, at 04:29 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS) Google on Monday celebrated noted yoga guru BKS Iyengar's 97th birth anniversary with a special doodle.

Shahnaz Husain provides beauty tips at IITF 2015

Dec 14, 2015, at 03:27 am

New Delhi (IBNS) India beauty icon, Shahnaz Husain visited India International Trade Fair 2015 being held at ITPO Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, and provided free consultation on various skin and hair problems including hair-fall, dandruff, anti-ageing, pigmentation and scars, recently.

Audi launches the all new Q7 in India

Dec 12, 2015, at 07:30 pm

Kolkata, December 12 (IBNS): German automobile manufacturer Audi on Friday launched the all updated version of Q7 in India. The new SUV will be available in two variants, the Premium Plus variant of the vehicle is priced at Rs 74.9 lakh while the Audi Q7 Technology variant is priced at Rs 79.74 lakh (ex-showroom Kolkata).

Spotlight blues

Dec 12, 2015, at 05:42 pm

People might envy celebs walking the red carpet but they are also under the scrutiny of the public all the time and need to be on guard too, finds Pramita Bose

Starmark to launch of Moitrayee Bhaduri’s The Sinister Silence

Dec 12, 2015, at 04:49 pm

Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Ahava Communications, will host the launch of Moitrayee Bhaduri’s book The Sinister Silence at its South City outlet on Dec 16.

Oudh 1590 announces 'The Great Awadhi Kebab' festival

Dec 11, 2015, at 08:36 pm

Kolkata Dec 11 (IBNS): Oudh 1590, Kolkata will be hosting ‘The Great Awadhi kebab’ festival from Friday.

RED FM unveils “Ek Kahani Aisi Bhi” book

Dec 11, 2015, at 08:34 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) : Tollywood actor Prosenjit Chatterjee launched the book - ‘Ek Kahani Aisi Bhi’ – based on the internationally acclaimed and the most sought after radio show aired across 25 cities narrated by RJ Praveen on 93.5 RED FM.

Manipal Global signs MoU with Open University UK

Dec 11, 2015, at 04:44 pm

Bangalore, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) signed a MoU with Open University, UK, one of the world’s oldest open universities, at a high profile event at the ITC Windsor Hotel in Bangalore on Thursday.

Thoughts of money should never trounce artistic aspiration: Simon Reade

Dec 10, 2015, at 08:56 pm

In Kolkata after 27 years for the Sabhaghar Theatre Festival by Centre Stage Creations, the Filter Theatre in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company staged a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. One of the enthralled audience, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with Simon Reade, the producer of the play for a brief chat.

'10MinutesWith' launches mobile app for students

Dec 10, 2015, at 07:13 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) How do you grab the best and brightest talent out there? How do you strategically integrate and align your talent management activities with your recruitment needs? One can log on to 10MinutesWith.com or simply check out the apps now for the same.

City cyclists pedals miles to ensure healthy smiles

Dec 10, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS) : For two consecutive Sundays this winter, Kolkata has woken up to a healthy start.

Novotel launches new Christmas menu

Dec 09, 2015, at 09:15 pm

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS) December brings in the joy of Yuletide, and to captivate the food lover's attention, Novotel launched their new Christmas menu, here on Tuesday.

Sport and film personalities honoured at Rotary Gaurav show

Dec 09, 2015, at 05:52 pm

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS) Arjuna awardee Jhulan Goswami, veteran actor Barun Chanda and film makers Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy were felicitated at the ‘Gaurav Awards’ by Rotary Club of Calcutta.

CRISIL bestows 5-star rating upon Primarc's 'Southwinds'

Dec 09, 2015, at 03:40 pm

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS): Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) has recently awarded a 5 star rating to Primarc group's residential project 'Southwinds'.

All roads lead to Kolkata as the 4th Eastern H.O.G. Rally beckons

Dec 08, 2015, at 10:51 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Kolkata is all set to give a roaring welcome to hundreds of Harley-Davidson owners and their families as they come together from Dec 11 – 13 for the fourth edition of the Eastern H.O.G. Rally.

Manipal Global inks agreement with University of South Florida

Dec 08, 2015, at 10:38 pm

Mumbai, Dec 7 (IBNS): Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) has signed an agreement for collaboration with the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida (USF), USA, in Mumbai.

Team 'We know why Kattappa killed Bahubali!' from Mumbai's NMIMS wins RB Mavericks

Dec 07, 2015, at 11:15 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): After going through a rigorous screening process for more than 3 months, RB India and Dettol have announced the winners of RB Mavericks 2015 – the 9th edition of the Annual Case Study Competition of RB.

Globsyn Evening will address the story of this generation of India: Bikram Dasgupta

Dec 07, 2015, at 10:48 pm

With corporate officials in Kolkata gearing up to attend ‘An Evening with Globsyn’ and the Globsyn Annual Lecture Series 2015 this month, IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra chats with Bikram Dasgupta, founder and Executive Chairman of the Globsyn Group, on its annual signature event. He spoke about his vision behind hosting it every year in the city: Excerpts: