British Council with Open University co-host an evening to discuss development of teachers
Oct 07, 2015, at 02:09 am
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): The British Council in collaboration with The Open University co-hosted an event to encourage debate and discussion around the use of technology for teachers' professional development and within the classroom.
P.C. Chandra inaugurates its new outlet in Raigunj
Oct 06, 2015, at 07:27 pm
Raigunj, Oct 6 (IBNS): Eastern India’s renowned jewelry brand, P C Chandra Jewellers on Sunday inaugurated their latest showroom at Raiganj in Uttar Dinajpur district, the company's third showroom in North Bengal.
The 6th annual Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest to start from October 29
Oct 05, 2015, at 11:10 pm
Mumbai / Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest returns in full vigour to mark the city’s cultural calendar from Oct 29 to Nov 1.
Ferrero Rocher unveils its new brand identity
Oct 05, 2015, at 10:15 pm
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IBNS): Ferrero Rocher, the golden wrapped chocolate, crafted in Italy by Ferrero,on Monday unveiled its new brand identity.
Oct 04, 2015, at 09:09 pm
Entertaining soldiers in the high ridges of the Siachen camp with her popular chart busters was an exceptional experience for Akriti Kakar, as she reveals to TWF correspondent Pramita Bose
Femina Bangla celebrates festive season with launch of their Pujo Edition
Oct 04, 2015, at 06:44 pm
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS): Femina magazine after its successful launch in Hindi, Tamil and Bengali vernaculars has got a foothold in its discernible readership in Eastern India with its unwavering approach to lifestyle, fashion and a slew of Bengal centric stories, said its publishers.
Governor of West Bengal to attend Mentaid’s 20th Annual Concert
Oct 03, 2015, at 03:51 am
Kolkata, Oct 2 (IBNS) Mentaid, West Bengal’s first registered parents’ organisation working for the benefit of children with special needs since 1985, will hold its 20th Annual Concert with Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi as the Chief Guest.
IGNOU observes Cleanliness Day
Oct 03, 2015, at 01:24 am
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IBNS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University on Friday observed Cleanliness Day at its campus in New Delhi.
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:15 am
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani chaired the meeting of the Council of National Institute of Technology, Science Education and Research held at National Institute of Technology in Warangal on Thursday.
Oct 01, 2015, at 10:29 pm
The Path of Zarathrustra made in English is a film that perhaps for the first time explores the Parsi identity and the history and origin of the faith. This reminds us of the contribution of the Parsis to Indian cinema. But has Indian cinema been kind to the community in portraying them? Shoma A. Chatterji writes
Gillette Venus announces Deepika Padukone as the new face of the brand
Oct 01, 2015, at 08:58 pm
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IBNS): Gillette Venus announces Deepika Padukone as its new brand ambassador.
Google celebrates Annie Besant's 168th birth anniversary with a special doodle
Oct 01, 2015, at 03:03 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS) Google on Thursday celebrated socialist and theosophist, Annie Besant's 168th birth anniversary by dedicating a special doodle in her memory.
Destination weddings gaining more popularity among countless couples
Oct 01, 2015, at 01:05 am
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): Many couples choose a destination wedding because they view it as more exciting and romantic than a close to home wedding.
UK urban experts in Kolkata to help develop New Town
Oct 01, 2015, at 12:25 am
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): The UK's Future Cities Catapult (FCC), which is a global centre of excellence on urban innovation, has started a 3-month project to help prepare a road map to make New Town future competitive and assist New Town bid for the Government of India's Smart Cities project which aims to identify 20 of the 98 selected Indian cities for funding early next year.
Dettol and Indian Ocean launch a new track to unite the nation for Swachh Bharat
Sep 30, 2015, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): Almost a year after the prime minister announced #SwachhBharat mission, artists across the country have come together to unite the citizens to once again commit themselves towards a Cleaner and Healthier India by 2019.
National Level Special Handloom Expo starts in Kolkata
Sep 30, 2015, at 09:49 pm
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS) A National Level Special Handloom Expo is formally inaugurated today by Soma Bhattacharji, Commissioner of Textiles and Sericulture, Government of West Bengal in the southern part of Kolkata.
Sep 30, 2015, at 08:42 pm
Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS) On his second day of the 3-day visit to Kolkata, to conclude the year long bi-centenary celebrations of Saint John Bosco, the Rector Major of Salesians, Angel Fernandez Artime said that any government in the world will do better if they strive towards unity.
Kolkata GlitZ completes first anniversary with Glam Hunt
Sep 30, 2015, at 06:40 am
Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS) Kolkata GlitZ started their journey on Sept 23 2014 by Sumi Mitra, Sheri Ghosh and Sagnik Mazumder and recently they celebrated their first anniversary.
Parambrata unveils Turtle's Puja collection
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:54 am
Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS): Actor Parambrata Chatterjee on Tuesday unveiled the new Durga Puja festival collection of men's lifestyle brand Turtle in Kolkata.
One must visit a place to savour the real cuisine : US chef
Sep 28, 2015, at 01:48 am
Kolkata, Sept 26 (IBNS) Renowned US Chef Christopher Koetke feels one should come to this mystic land of many cultures and sensibilities, smell and bright colors, to get the real taste of true Indian cuisine.
Sep 27, 2015, at 08:55 pm
Slick fashion wears in both formal and casual segments catch the fancy of today’s men who too unfailingly love to groom themselves and admire their mirror image. Pramita Bose reports on the latest trends
Google celebrates its 17th b'day with doodle on homepage
Sep 27, 2015, at 06:50 pm
California, Sept 27 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google is celebrating its 17th birthday with a commemorative doodle on its homepage.
The Ambuja Neotia Group unveils The India Story in Kolkata
Sep 27, 2015, at 03:24 pm
Kolkata, Sept 27 (IBNS): The India Story, an initiative in the sphere of contemporary Indian designs and arts, was unveiled on Friday Basubati at in Kolkata's Bagbazaar area.
Our shopping never ends: Mumtaz Sorcar
Sep 26, 2015, at 05:55 am
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS) The age old debate about women and their obsession with shopping received a new lease of life as Tollywood actress Mumtaz Sorcar weighed in on the discussion, declaring the activity to be 'a never ending one for women', here on Friday.
IFAW- WTI conducts a teacher's workshop for 37 educators in Kokrajhar and Chirang district
Sep 26, 2015, at 02:13 am
Guwahati, Sept 25 (IBNS) : Thirty- seven school teachers from the fringe villages of Greater Manas attended the Animal Action Education (AAE) workshop conducted by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) at Central Institute of Technology (CIT) at Kokrajhar in Assam on Thursday, officials said on Friday.
Rector Major of Salesians to attend Don Bosco’s bi-centenary celebrations in Kolkata
Sep 25, 2015, at 07:11 pm
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS) In his maiden visit to India, Father Angel Fernandez Artime, the rector major of Salesians and the tenth successor of St. John Bosco, will attend the late educator’s bi-centenary celebrations, scheduled to take place at Don Bosco School Liluah, near Kolkata, said Father Nirmol Gomes, the Provincial of Salesians in Kolkata, here on Thursday.
BhopalWalk explores history through rock arts and handtools
Sep 25, 2015, at 06:38 pm
Bhopal, Sept 25 (IBNS) BhopalWalk is a live ‘twitter heritage walk’ which profiles heritage, history and something different about Bhopal , capital city of Madhya Pradesh.
Sep 25, 2015, at 03:13 pm
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS) The Indian Islamic community celebrated Eid al-Adha, also known as Id-ul-Zuha (feast of the sacrifice), on Friday.
PC Chandra Jewelers opens new showroom in Sodepur
Sep 25, 2015, at 02:59 pm
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): Jewellery brand PC Chandra Jewelers on Thursday opened its 31st showroom at Sodepur area near Kolkata in the presence of Tollywood actress Payel Sarkar.
Biker's Cafe completes a year in the 'City of Joy'
Sep 24, 2015, at 06:13 pm
Kolkata, Sept 24 (IBNS) International food chain outlet, Biker’s Café celebrated its first anniversary in Kolkata on Wednesday.