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.
Teenage Mutant fans rejoice as Nickelodeon launches T-shirts
Aug 25, 2014, at 11:12 pm
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IBNS) Fans, get ready to bring Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, home as Nickelodeon and Viacom18 consumer products are all set to launch the official range of exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-shirts marking the launch of the international box office hit film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as it prepares for its India-wide release on 29th August, 2014.
President opens India's first IIEST in West Bengal
Aug 25, 2014, at 12:37 am
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the first Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) of the country at Shibpur in West Bengal's Howrah distict.
Sylvan historian with a pencil
Aug 25, 2014, at 12:24 am
Does drawing as an art form still appeal? Has drawing as an art form that goes back to the time of the growth of human civilisation really reached the last frontier? Uttara Gangopadhyay explores
WB: President Mukherjee underlines importance of quality education
Aug 24, 2014, at 02:07 am
Domkal, Aug 23 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday underlined the importance of quality education starting from primary to post graduate level and necessity of women education for overall socio economic progress.
IIMC hosts mini exposition for launch of the Resource Book for Livelihood Promotion
Aug 23, 2014, at 04:39 am
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IBNS): A mini exposition for the launch of the Resource Book for Livelihood Promotion was held on Friday at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
TCS IT Wiz 2014 held in Kolkata
Aug 23, 2014, at 04:20 am
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IBNS): Over 1000 students from various schools in Kolkata participated in the TCS IT Wiz held at Kala Mandir Auditorium in Kolkata.
Victorinox celebrates 25th anniversary of Victorinox watches
Aug 22, 2014, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) Karl Elsener had laid the cornerstone in 1884 for a local company which has gone from a cutler' workshop to a global group. The brand name "Victorinox" is a portmanteau word: it combines the first name of the founder's mother, Victoria, with "inox", the international term for stainless steel. The Victorinox "Swiss Army Knife" is legendary.
India's own e-zine dedicated to the global luxury launched
Aug 22, 2014, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): India's very own e-zine with curated content, dedicated to global luxury and fine living, was launched recently and can be accessed now at www.theluxecafe.com
Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Universe 2014 auditions come to a close in Bangalore
Aug 22, 2014, at 06:49 am
Bangalore, Aug 21 (IBNS) Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Universe 2014 concluded its auditions at Bangalore city with great pomp and show.
Sanjeev Kapoor's restaurant to open 25 outlets by 2015
Aug 21, 2014, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's The Yellow Chilli restaurant is all set to open 25 more outlets in India and abroad by 2015.
Monica inaugurates Glamzon Salon in Kolkata
Aug 21, 2014, at 06:01 am
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Glam Nails, an exclusive nail art studio, launched its new outlet 'Glamzon Salon' at AMP Vaisaakkhi Mall in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Wednesday.
Kolkata hosts Looms Weaves and More exhibition
Aug 21, 2014, at 04:36 am
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS) Looms Weaves and More, an exclusive exhibition of natural fibers and jewellery, curated by team Aesthetique was back with its second edition at the Kolkata Ice Skating Rink showcasing the finest of fabrics, textiles, arts and crafts of India ranging from sarees, pret wear, artifacts, home linen, jute diversified products and other accessories.