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®.
India's first international real estate magazine launched
Oct 31, 2014, at 12:19 am
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Smek India Group, who pioneered the innovative real estate news portal realtyfact.com in the past, recently launched its exclusive magazine "Realty Fact" on real estate and luxury real estate lifestyle at a grand and scintillating event held recently in New Delhi. This splendid publication was designed to enhance real estate social networking and extend business relations in the real estate industry.
Oriflame India signs Huma Qureshi as brand ambassador
Oct 30, 2014, at 07:48 am
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS) : Direct Selling major, Oriflame India on Wednesday unveiled Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi as the face for the brand's color cosmetic range-The ONE.
Milkha Singh, Farhan Akhtar get Standing Ovation at Scindia School
Oct 28, 2014, at 07:39 pm
Guwalior, Oct 28 (IBNS) : The legendary "Flying Sikh" Milkha Singh and Mumbai film world youth icon Farhan Akhtar were guests of honour at the 117th Founder's Day celebrations at the Scindia School.
Oct 28, 2014, at 06:16 pm
The birth centenary of great ghazal exponent Begum Akhtar is being celebrated through different events beginning this year. One is scheduled for the Nehru Centre in London, conceived by Rita Ganguly, her well-known disciple. She reveals many facets of her guru to Shoma A. Chatterji on a recent visit to Kolkata
Manan launches new store in Meherchand market in Delhi
Oct 28, 2014, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): With more than a decade of experience, Manan launched its largest, two-storey store in the bustling Meher Chand Market.This is Manan’s third store in the capital, including its chic store in Hauz Khas Village and its flagship colonial-style store in Khan Market.
Industrial animation is growing big: Mayabious Art founder
Oct 27, 2014, at 06:11 pm
Mayabious Art has been making a mark with its performance in the paradigm of digital media. Winning several awards, including the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival award 2014 for its contribution to Indian cinema, has added new feathers to the company's cap. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with co-founder and CEO of the company Akhil Bandhu Paul for a brief chat over his future plans and the animation sector recently. Excerpts:
India celebrates Bhai Dooj today
Oct 25, 2014, at 06:20 pm
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): People across the nation on Saturday indulged in the celebration of the Hindu festival of Bhai Fota or Bhai Dooj (Brother's Day) that cherishes the bond between brothers and sisters.
Google doodles to mark Mangalyaan's one month in Mars orbit
Oct 25, 2014, at 12:27 am
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS) Orbiting the red planet, as India's Mars Orbiter Mission, the Mangalyaan,completes one month, popular Indian search engine Google on Friday decorated its homapage with a doodle to mark the occasion.
India soaks in Diwali celebration, WB observes Kali Puja
Oct 23, 2014, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): Putting an end to restless wait, Indians on Thursday indulged in the grand celebration of Diwali amid bursting of crackers, fireworks and chains of dazzling lights adorning perhaps every corner of the country, which leaves almost no individual immune from the festive fever.
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS) Let's face it, as much as we love the sight of fireworks lighting up the night sky, Diwali can be a dangerous festival. Dr. Anupam Golash, Senior Consultant, Plastic Surgery at the CMRI hospital has already treated several burn cases, even before the official festivities have started. He outlines the top 5 to-do's to avoid burns and scars this diwali.
METRO Community Stars Awards 2014 salute community heroes
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS) METRO Cash & Carry India's Community Stars Awards 2014 were awarded to salute the spirit of community-driven entrepreneurship, demonstrated by 4 ambassadors of social change in the cities of Kolkata, Bangalore and Delhi.
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:07 pm
Little magazines, often called 'small magazines', publish experimental and non-conformist writings by relatively unknown but dedicated writers. West Bengal is known for its great volume of little magazines. Two filmmakers, Abhijoy Karlekar and Utpal Basu examine the phenomenon through a documentary called 'Little Magaziner Katha'. Shoma A. Chatterji reports
Cyber hub restaurants collaborate with SABMiller India's 'Respect the Road' campaign
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:31 pm
Gurgaon, Oct 21 (IBNS): Popular restaurants of Cyber Hub such as The Wine Company, Beer Cafe, Sutra, Italiano, Brix and others have joined hands with SABMiller India's 'Respect the Road' campaign this festive season. These restaurants will promote responsible drinking in the coming festive season encouraging their customers to be safe and use alternatives to drinking and driving such as calling a cab, hiring a chauffeur or designating a buddy to drive.
Banglanatok.com showcases project to preserve folk musics
Oct 19, 2014, at 01:28 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) A Kolkata-based organisation "Banglanatok.com" showcased their project at the American Centre to preserve three genres of traditional folk musics- Bhawaiya songs of North Bengal, Bhatiali songs of Sunderbans in South Bengal and Bangla Qawwali of Kolkata.
Koushik Lahiri's book 'Niseemanar Bera' launched in Kolkata mall
Oct 18, 2014, at 07:21 pm
Kolkata, Sept 22 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Traverse Productions and Publications, hosted the launch of 'Niseemanar Bera' (Frontiers of Infinity),a collection of travelogues by Koushik Lahiri, at its South City Mall outlet here recently.
'Smaranio Roddur Theke- Kobita Jokhon Hoye Othe Gaan' album launched in Kolkata
Oct 18, 2014, at 07:14 pm
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Rooh Music International, hosted the launch of the music album 'Smaranio Roddur Theke— Kobita Jokhon Hoye Othe Gaan' at its South City Mall outlet here last month.
Goa gets its very own women taxis
Oct 17, 2014, at 09:28 pm
Panjim, Oct 17(IBNS) Goa Tourism on Friday launched the Women Taxi service at the august hands of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in Miramar; thus making Goa one of the few States in the country to have taxis driven by women, for women passengers.
Goa welcomes visitors for Tripurari Poornima
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:22 am
Panjim, Oct 16 (IBNS): With the festival of lights around the corner, one of India's smallest states, Goa is gearing up to celebrate this in its unique way.
5asec launches laundry services store in Bangalore
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:01 am
Bangalore, Oct 16 (IBNS) 5asec, the textile expert launched their first laundry services and dry cleaning store in Bangalore.
Food critics assemble in The Bikers Cafe
Oct 16, 2014, at 10:15 pm
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): It is rare to see all the best food critics in the city assembly at one venue, but on Wednesday they visited The Bikers Cafe in Kolkata's Elgin Road to make such a meet possible.
Oct 16, 2014, at 10:12 pm
Bangalore, Oct 17 (IBNS): After a successful first phase in Pune, Racold Thermo Ltd is spreading the message of 'energy conservation' in Bangalore.
UNESCO chief appeals to parties in Libya to stop destruction of cultural heritage
Oct 16, 2014, at 06:13 pm
New York, Oct 16 (IBNS) The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday called on all parties in Libya to safeguard the country’s cultural and religious heritage amid a recent intensification of violence there.
Dettol celebrates Global Handwashing Day
Oct 16, 2014, at 06:35 am
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Committed towards spreading awareness around the importance of hand hygiene among children, RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser) India celebrated Global Handwashing Day recently.
TCNSP hosts conference on 'bridging the world of science and arts'
Oct 16, 2014, at 06:35 am
Kolkata, October 15 (IBNS) The Tagore Centre of Natural Sciences and Philosophy (TCNSP) held a day-long conference on "Natural Sciences and Philosophy – a singular reality?" at the Bose Institute in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Eighth edition of 'The Park's New Festival 2014' starts from Kolkata
Oct 16, 2014, at 06:33 am
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Continuing its legacy of promoting art and culture, The Park Hotels is back with its much awaited contemporary performance arts festival of India- 'The Park's New Festival 2014'.
Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers opens showroom in Behala
Oct 16, 2014, at 05:36 am
Kolkata Oct 15 (IBNS) Jewellery house Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers has recently opened its showroom in Kolkata's Behala area.
Tanishaa attends preview show of Nisha Sainani
Oct 15, 2014, at 07:26 pm
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IBNS) Tanishaa Mukerji recently attended the preview show of Nisha Sainani's Autumn/Winter Collection 2014.
Kolkata hosts 'Buzzutsav 2014'
Oct 15, 2014, at 06:08 am
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): All the dandiya enthusiasts across the city got back into the dancing mode as Kolakata's most popular and much-awaited Navratri Dandiya night-'Buzzutsav' 2014- The Anthem of Celebrations- took place with a bang this year.
XLRI to host the 3rd International Workshop on inclusive finance
Oct 15, 2014, at 05:49 am
Jamshedpur, Oct 14 (IBNS): XLRI - Xavier School of Management is all set to organize the '3rd International Workshop on Inclusive Finance' this months in Jamsehdpur.