Kolkata: Birla Academy of Arts & Culture host a group exhibition
Dec 06, 2015, at 06:21 am
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Birla Academy of Arts & Culture is hosting a six-day long group art exhibition by artist Uma Bardhan, Debika Mukherjee Chottoraj and Kusumita Bhattacharyya.
E-mails can't invoke the passion in letter writing, miss that era : Tanmoy Bose
Dec 06, 2015, at 02:39 am
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS) Ridden with nostalgia, percussionist Tanmoy Bose rues the present times when letter writing has become passe along with the power to think and feel .
Rajat Kapoor's 'Macbeth', a social satire, wows Kolkata
Dec 05, 2015, at 07:19 pm
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS) Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's tragedies about a brave soldier turning into a tyrant in the lust for continued dominance, received a new twist as Bollywood actor and director Rajat Kapoor served it fresh to the people of Kolkata on Friday, here at the GD Birla Sabhaghar.
'Kindred Nations', a testament to the Indo-US bond
Dec 05, 2015, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS) 'Kindered Nations', a photography exhibition at the Indian Museum by the US Consulate was inaugurated on Friday, featuring 60 photographs, spanning almost two centuries and capturing famous Indian and American people at various time periods.
Vero Moda's dress festival promises to spread holiday cheer
Dec 03, 2015, at 09:22 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS) Bold and bright or sleek and stylish, a good dress is an essential component in every girl’s wardrobe.
Royal Shakespeare captivates audience with 'Twelfth Night' in Kolkata
Dec 03, 2015, at 06:14 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS) English playwright William Shakespeare once wrote, "All the world's a stage" and it certainly was on Wednesday at the GD Birla Sabhaghar in Kolkata, where almost 4 centuries later the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) staged a production of one of the playwright's most cherished comedies, 'Twelfth Night' and enthralled the audience with a power-packed performance.
Jorasanko Thakurbari to host 'Jorasanko Manchagatha' this month
Dec 03, 2015, at 05:53 pm
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with Academy Theatre, will present ‘Jorasanko Manchagatha’ at the Jorasanko Thakurbari here on Dec 12.
Dec 03, 2015, at 04:20 am
Mumbai, Dec 2 (IBNS): AkzoNobel, the leading global paints and coatings company and the makers of Dulux paints in India, presented Monarch Gold as the Colour of the Year for 2016.
Dec 02, 2015, at 09:40 pm
Vandana Gopikumar and her organization, ‘The Banyan’, help those dealing with homelessness, mental illness and poverty. SPAN magazine writer Michael Gallant meets Gopikumar to discuss her ideas and work field
Arrival of e-commerce websites has widen the scope in photography, feels Sanat Ghosh dean IIPK
Dec 02, 2015, at 08:49 pm
Kolkata, Dec 2 (IBNS): International Institute of Photography Kolkata (IIPK) dean Sanat Ghosh said that he feels with the advent of e-commerce websites the passion for photography has now got transformed into a new career option.
92.7 Big FM, Dabur Honitus launch Big Junior RJ Season 3 with Mandira Bedi
Dec 02, 2015, at 12:50 am
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS) : India’s leading natural cough & cold remedy Dabur Honitus and 92.7 Big FM, India’s largest and the No.1 radio network launched the quest to hunt the most quick-witted and chirpy kid RJ with Dabur Honitus BIG Junior RJ Season 3.
My journey of 25 years with dance had been most fascinating: Madhuboni Chatterjee
Dec 02, 2015, at 12:49 am
Dancer Modhuboni Chatterjee celebrated 25 years of her journey in the world of dance with a fascinating performance in Kolkata recently. IBNS correspondent caught up with her for a quick chat on her love for dancing. Excerpts:
Government denounces fringe Taj Mahal theory
Dec 01, 2015, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) Putting an end to the controversy, the central government finally spoke about the ongoing Taj Mahal debate, negating all claims that the mausoleum was a Shiva Temple and stated that there was lack of evidence, reports said.
Jeff Koehler to visit Kolkata, attend book signing session in Starmark
Dec 01, 2015, at 02:21 am
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS) Popular searech engine store Starmark, in association with Bloomsbury Publishing (IN), will hold a book signing session at which Jeff Koehler, the author of Darjeeling: A History of the World's Greatest Tea, will sign copies of the book at its South City Mall outlet here.
Hyundai launches 'Safe Move-Traffic Safety Campaign' in India
Dec 01, 2015, at 12:37 am
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Monay launched its CSR initiative 'Safe Move-Traffic Safety Campaign' in association with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Manipal University ties up with KEF Holdings
Nov 30, 2015, at 03:18 am
Manipal, Nov 27 (IBNS) In a move that will work towards providing a cutting edge research & development facility to upcoming civil engineering and architecture students, Manipal University, a global player in education and health care, has tied up with KEF Holdings,a Singapore-based multinational holding company that specializes in innovative offsite construction technology,to set up a state of the art R&D.
Kolkata: Inkdia Books launches newest book on medical jurisprudence
Nov 30, 2015, at 03:10 am
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Inkdia Books, in association with the Indian National Forum of Art and Culture (INFAM), rolled out its latest publication, Medico-Legal Dictionary and Jurisprudence, which is penned by Tapash Gan Choudhury, during a ceremony held in Kolkata on Saturday.
Calcutta Boating Club launches latest banquet in Kolkata
Nov 29, 2015, at 08:19 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Calcutta Boating Club has launched its latest banquet 'Orchid Banquets', aiming to provide the city with the warmth of Indian hospitality mingled with rich traditions.
Godrej India Culture Lab hosts special dance event for transgender communities
Nov 29, 2015, at 06:50 pm
Mumbai, Nov 29 (IBNS): India is one of the few countries that legally recognize transgender as the third gender. This landmark judgment was passed in April, 2014.
Karigar Haat brings nature into urban homes
Nov 28, 2015, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Karigar Haat 2015 - Art & Cultural Folk Festival has got off to a colourful start at the Central Park in Salt Lake.
Nov 28, 2015, at 05:50 pm
Caught up in the spirit of the famous Halloween festival parade in New York recently, and intrigued by the opening scene of the parade for the dead in the latest Bond film Spectre, Ranjita Biswas tries to dig into the origin of the tradition and discovers it is embedded in ancient fear of the unknown, evil spirits and dark nights
Starmark launches Ishani Malhotra's 'Until I Met You'
Nov 28, 2015, at 04:44 pm
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Harlequin India, launched writer Ishani Malhotra's debut novel 'Until I Met You' at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata on Friday.
Cambridge University Press hosts 'Cambridge Professional Development Day'
Nov 28, 2015, at 04:44 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov 27 (IBNS): Cambridge University Press conducted 'Cambridge Professional Development Day' a series of workshops across India for CIE school teachers.
Shahnaz Husain provides beauty tips at IITF 2015
Nov 27, 2015, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 27 (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, at Hall number 12, on Monday.
Kolkata hosts first Leg of 'Daring Debates' in India
Nov 27, 2015, at 04:38 am
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Known for its 'adda culture', Kolkata marked the launch of Daring Debates-a platform to encourage discussions around the notions of what a civilized society should encompass, and its implications on democracy in contemporary India.
Neha Marda walks the ramp for Peace Walk by Global Peace Initiative
Nov 26, 2015, at 10:37 pm
Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS): Armano Ki Doli’s lead actress Urmi, Neha Marda walked the ramp for Peace Walk by Global Peace Initiative.
Tavolozza, the canvas story, unveils a mesmerizing art show in association with ALL
Nov 26, 2015, at 10:22 pm
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Tavolozza, the canvas story, Kolkata’s quirkiest art boutique inaugurated a mesmerizing art exhibition in association with ALL (All Ladies League) and in presence of eminent artist Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya at Birla Academy of Art & Culture.
Manipal ProLearn offers mobile marketing certification
Nov 26, 2015, at 06:00 pm
Bangalore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn is offering certification in Mobile Marketing for professionals who wish to discover new opportunities that mobile is creating.
Google Doodle: Google pays homage to Verghese Kurien
Nov 26, 2015, at 05:16 pm
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS) Google on Thursday, paid homage to the 'Father of White Revolution', Verghese Kurien on his 94th birth anniversary.
Acid-attack survivors walk ramp for fashion designer Umair Zafar in Lucknow
Nov 25, 2015, at 11:07 pm
Lucknow, Nov 25 (IBNS) Mumbai-based fashion designer Umair Zafar recently designed clothes for acid-attack survivors for a fashion show in Lucknow.