Story launches 'Share A Story' initiative for underprivileged children in Kolkata
Nov 14, 2014, at 03:38 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): To commemorate the Children's Day, book store Story has announced its 'Share A Story' initiative in order to encourage the donation of books to underprivileged children in Kolkata.
Anushka Sharma launches Season 3 of Support My School campaign
Nov 14, 2014, at 02:25 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Coca-Cola India, NDTV and UN-Habitat's multi partner program for Happy, Healthy and Active schools-Support My School will now scale up its effort to touch 1000 schools and 3,50,000 students in next two years.
Anushka Sharma launches Season 3 of Support My School campaign
Nov 14, 2014, at 02:18 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Coca-Cola India, NDTV and UN-Habitat's multi partner program for Happy, Healthy and Active schools-Support My School will now scale up its effort to touch 1000 schools and 3,50,000 students in next two years.
Uma captures different forms of Shiva on canvas
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:25 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) Painter Uma Bardhan has captured different forms of Indian god Lord Shiva in his twenty four works as the people of Kolkata can see her creations at the Chemould gallery in the city's Park Street area till Nov 15.
Vedanta Foundation launches chartered accountancy coaching centre in Thane
Nov 12, 2014, at 04:34 am
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Vedanta Foundation on Tuesday launched a new coaching centre at Vedanta College of Management and Information Technology in Thane.
RED FM launches initiative 'Raunac Ki Dilli-10 Lakh Tere Haath'
Nov 12, 2014, at 01:41 am
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Radio network 93.5 RED FM has come up with a new initiative-'Raunac Ki Dilli - 10 Lakh Tere Haath'.
Nov 11, 2014, at 09:16 pm
Oregon, Nov 11 (IBNS): Hindu Educational & Cultural Society of America in Hillsboro (Oregon) is reportedly planning to break ground in Washington county for a Hindu temple in the next few months.
Aligarh Muslim University faces flak over not allowing girls in library
Nov 11, 2014, at 08:52 pm
Aligarh, Nov 11 (IBNS) The prestigious Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is sucked into a controversy over allowing girls inside the library since it will attract boys there.
Kolkata gets its own wax museum
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:23 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Today, Kolkata joins the likes of London, Berlin, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bangkok in having its own Wax Museum.
Nov 10, 2014, at 06:05 pm
India has been rather slow in preserving the inherited wealth of audiovisual material. Despite the lack of overall support, a few concerned institutions as well as individuals are determined to protect the legacy. TWF correspondent Uttara Ganguly reports
Nusrat Jahan inaugurates 4th Max store in Kolkata
Nov 10, 2014, at 04:31 am
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): Bengali actress Nusrat Jahan inaugurated the 4th ‘Max’ store at Avani Riverside Mall in Kolkata on Sunday.
Vice President inaugurates Mathrubhumi Delhi Book Fair
Nov 09, 2014, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Sunday inaugurated the "Mathrubhumi Delhi Book Fair" organized by the Mathrubhumi Group of Publications, Kerala in association with Lalit Kala Academy, Sahitya Academy and Sangeet Natak Academy here.
Google doodles to mark 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall
Nov 09, 2014, at 04:57 pm
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by decorating its homepage with an interactive video doodle.
Agnimitra Paul launches "Art Utsav 2014" in Kolkata
Nov 09, 2014, at 06:32 am
Kolkata, Nov 8 (IBNS): Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul launched an art exhibition titled "Art Utsav 2014" at Mirage Art Gallery in Kolkata on Saturday.
Christopher C Doyle's The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret launched in Kolkata
Nov 09, 2014, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata's bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland Ltd., hosted the launch of Christopher C Doyle’s 'The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret' at its South City Mall outlet here on Friday.
Paayel launches Upananda store in Kolkata
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:22 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Upananda, the innovative fashion brand store which looks to empower underprivileged women was inaugurated by Bengali film actress Paayel Sarkar at ICCR, Cafe in Kolkata recently.
Another Soliloquy launched in Kolkata
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:00 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark hosted at its South City Mall outlet the launch of Another Soliloquy, a book of poems written by Ananya Chatterjee and Shruti Goswami recently.
'I want to create playfront singers'
Nov 07, 2014, at 08:15 pm
Vocalist Prasant A Samadhar trained talented singers like Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh, but never himself ran for a pure Bollywood playback career. He is now teaming up with maestros Girija Devi and Hariharan for a live stage performance. TWF correspondent Shabarni Basu caught up with the singer on music, stage shows and more...
Taj Group launches complimentary Wi-Fi access across its hotels
Nov 07, 2014, at 02:03 am
Kolkata / Mumbai, Nov 6 (IBNS): The Taj Group on Thursday announced that starting Nov 15 it will introduce complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity for residential guests across its 125 hotels around the globe.
Asha Audio launches "Sudhu Tor Jnyo", an album by Sandip Ray
Nov 07, 2014, at 02:01 am
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): In its latest venture, Asha Audio Company has launched "Sudhu Tor Jnyo", an album of Bengali modern songs sung by Sandip Ray.
Kolkatans to experience 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus'
Nov 06, 2014, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) Leading global telecommunications services provider "Bharti Airtel", in association with Kolkata State Transport Corporation ,announced the launch of Kolkata’s first 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus' service in the city on Wednesday.
Smartur.com launches India's First Online National Proficiency test
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) Smartur.com, a digital education solutions company, Monday announced its 'Smartur.com National Proficiency Test (SNPT)' for students of classes 1st to 10th at the National Level, available on www.smartur.com.
Apeejay Oxford Bookstore announced India's biggest book deal
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): India's first and biggest book deal between the author Jeroninio "Jerry" Almeida for his Karma Kurry The Hero in Me book series and Jaico Publishing House was announced recently at Oxford Bookstore here.
Hass Avocados from New Zealand now available in India
Nov 01, 2014, at 04:41 am
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS): New Zealand Hass avocados are available in India from now until the end of February and currently available in organized retail stores like Godrej Natures Basket, Food Hall and INA Market in single packs, twin packs or on kg basis.
Aditya Roy Kapur, Kunaal Roy Kapur inaugurate Mumbai Cerafest
Nov 01, 2014, at 03:53 am
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IBNS): CERAFEST-Mumbai's first ever ceramic pottery exhibition, put together by 22 leading potters of Mumbai, was inaugurated by Bollywood heart throb Aditya Roy Kapur and Kunaal Roy Kapur at Coomaraswami Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai on Friday.
DIVA'NI unveils its bridal collection
Oct 31, 2014, at 05:52 am
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS) India’s first cinema inspired fashion, DIVA"NI has unveiled the DIVA’NI bridal Collection 2014 "The First Lady".
NIIT launches GET to help graduates choose new age career programs
Oct 31, 2014, at 04:45 am
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): Global Talent Development Corporation NIIT on Thursday launched the Graduate Employability Test (GET)-to enable graduates choose a career that matches with their abilities and interests .
Smartur.com launches online national proficiency test
Oct 31, 2014, at 04:20 am
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): Smartur.com, a digital education solutions company, has announced its 'Smartur.com National Proficiency Test (SNPT)' for students of classes 1st to 10th at the National Level, available on www.smartur.com.
Rajasthan lifestyle exhibition to begin on Nov 21
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) :The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust, spearheaded by Diya Kumari of Jaipur, brings alive the magic of vibrant Rajasthan, with Treasures of Rajasthan Season II-A Lifestyle Exhibition that will provide a rare treat to lovers of design in New Delhi. Encompassing heritage travel, luxury craft, fine art and revivalist textiles, the exhibition showcases the rich and rare treasure trunk of Rajasthan.
Nita Ambani invited to join the global war against cancer
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:21 am
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS) Nita M. Ambani, Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, has been invited to join the Board of Visitors of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, which through seven decades of painstaking research and patient care has been committed to Making Cancer History®.