Dec 31, 2014, at 07:34 pm
When Ebola ravaged humanity in Africa, the Asian nations witnessed severe blows of terrorism. Amid the chaos and disasters and killings, two child right activists belonging to two conflicting nations jointly won the Nobel Peace prize, making 2014 one memorable year in the history of the world. TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back
SABMiller India's campaign encourages safe, responsible New Year
Dec 31, 2014, at 03:55 am
Gurgaon, Dec 30 (IBNS): SABMiller India's 'Respect the Road' campaign, promoting responsible drinking and road safety has tied up with more than 25 popular restaurants in Gurgaon this festive season.
93.5 Red FM recreates jingle to spread Clean India message
Dec 31, 2014, at 03:49 am
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Doing its bit to the nation-wide Swachh Bharat initiative, 93.5 RED FM recreated its official jingle 93.5 Red FM Bajaate Raho with what people call-waste or 'Kachra'.
IIT-Delhi director resigns, govt denies any pressure
Dec 29, 2014, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): The government denied that it put pressure on Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Delhi) director RK Shevgaonkar for his resignation, media reports said.
The World That Was: Flashback 2014
Dec 26, 2014, at 09:56 pm
From a deadly disease spreading panic across the globe to a plane disappearing mysteriously and never been found, 2014 witnessed some of the major events. TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back
Dec 26, 2014, at 03:39 am
New Delhi / Gurgaon, Dec 25 (IBNS) – Gurgaon's New City Centre sparkled Gurgaon's skyline on Thursday with stunning fireworks of international stature.
It's time again to say Merry Christmas!
Dec 25, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IBNS): It's time again for fun, frolic and revelry as India along with the rest of the world is indulging in merry making on Thursday to celebrate Christmas putting an end to one long year of waiting.
Scindia School hosts Model United Nations
Dec 24, 2014, at 05:52 am
Gwalior, Dec 23 (IBNS): More than 85 students from six prestigious schools across India participated in the Model United Nations organized recently by The Scindia School, Gwalior.
University of Birmingham academics creates festive family of penguins with 3D laser printers
Dec 23, 2014, at 02:21 am
Birmingham, Dec 22 (IBNS) Academics from the University of Birmingham have created a festive family of penguins using 3D laser printers.
Mahindra Holidays launches Club Mahindra Teddy Travelogues
Dec 19, 2014, at 04:10 am
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS): Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), a leisure hospitality brand, announced the launch of Club Mahindra Teddy Travelogues, a crowd-sourced travel e-zine for children.
Top designers partner with Indear.in to reach out to customers online
Dec 18, 2014, at 07:04 pm
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS) Ritu Kumar, Anita Dongre, Rohit Bal, Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla along with 100 more premier brands have partnered with online wedding portal Indear.in, to reach out to more customers online.
British Council presents Folk Archive in Kolkata
Dec 18, 2014, at 03:35 am
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities and Victoria Memorial Hall, presented Folk Archive, a vibrant, visual account of contemporary popular British culture by leading international artists Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane on Tuesday.
93.5 RED FM bags three prestigious awards in a row
Dec 18, 2014, at 03:26 am
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Popular radio station RED FM bagged three awards-The Indian Marketing Award 2014, Bhartiya Manav Adhikar Samman for the most entertaining show; and RJ Raunac was honoured with K. Narendra 'Media Ratna Award'.
Piramal Enterprises'Consumer Product division signs Juhi Chawla as brand ambassador
Dec 18, 2014, at 02:43 am
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS): Piramal Enterprises' Consumer Product division has roped in renowned actor Juhi Chawla as a brand ambassador to endorse their kid's well-being range 'Jungle Magic'.
Harley-Davidson opens first dealership in Surat; second in Bengaluru
Dec 17, 2014, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Harley-Davidson India Wednesday announced the opening of two new independent dealerships - Diamond City Harley-Davidson in Surat, Gujarat, and the second dealership for Tusker Harley-Davidson in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Paper Boat launches 3 new ethnic Indian flavours
Dec 17, 2014, at 07:24 am
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Paper Boat, an ethnic beverage brand from Hector Beverages, on Tuesday, announced the launch of three new ethnic variants, Sattu, spicy chilled Rasam, and natural, brewed, gluten-free Ice tea, made with the ingredients like Ginger, Lemon and Tulsi.
No school on X-Mas: Smriti Irani
Dec 15, 2014, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Human Resource Development minister Smriti Irani on Monday denied a newspaper report that CBSE schools might have to remain open on Christmas Day, media reports said.
Media is Modi's cheerleader: Rajdeep Sardesai
Dec 15, 2014, at 04:37 am
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Starmark, a Kolkata-based bookstore chain, in association with Penguin Books Ltd., hosted an interactive session on Sunday with senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai on his book 2014 – The Election That Changed India.
Hachette India launched Amrita Chowdhury's book 'BREACH- A Cyber Thriller'
Dec 15, 2014, at 01:14 am
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Hachette India, a publishing house, launched Amrita Chowdhury's book BREACH-A Cyber Thriller, on Friday. The author was joined by crime expert Vijay Mukhi and columnist Malavika Sangghvi.
Dec 15, 2014, at 12:59 am
Designers and fashionistas today are getting inspired by fashions from the past and fusing them into retrofashion, finds Avra Biswas
Showstopper Sushmita Sen steals show at Blenders Pride tour
Dec 14, 2014, at 07:32 pm
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): The final day of Blenders Pride fashion tour marked a glamorous evening with designers Pankaj & Nidhi and Namrata Joshipura in the stunning presence of Sushmita Sen as the showstopper.
Blenders Pride: Pankaj-Nidhi, Namrata decode their collections
Dec 14, 2014, at 07:29 pm
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): The second and final day of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour in Kolkata left the audience mesmerized with the amazing designs by Pankaj & Nidhi and Namrata Joshipura.
Google doodles to mark 90th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor
Dec 14, 2014, at 05:27 pm
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Sunday marked iconic actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor's 90th birthday with a doodle on its homepage.
School children participate in Environmental Conservation Awareness program
Dec 14, 2014, at 06:32 am
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS) The American Center, Kolkata ,in association with SHER, hosted an Environmental Conservation Awareness program among the school children on Friday.
Nicco Park's 'crazy tea party ride' launched
Dec 14, 2014, at 06:04 am
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS) After blazing a trail of thrilling "firsts" over the last 24 years, Nicco Park launched India’s largest family thrill ride – The Crazy Tea Party Ride.
Pawan Kumar inaugurates YES FOUNDATION’s YES! i am the CHANGE Social Film Festival
Dec 14, 2014, at 06:03 am
Bengaluru; Dec 13 (IBNS) : YES FOUNDATION, the social development arm of YES BANK, conducted the YES! i am the CHANGE Social Film Festival in Bengaluru on Saturday to create greater awareness among the youth on social and public causes and inspire them to become agents of social change.
Blenders Pride show: Varun Bahl, Abraham & Thakore decode their works
Dec 14, 2014, at 04:07 am
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS): The opening show on Day 1 of Blenders Pride fashion tour in Kolkata was by designers Varun Bahl and the duo of Araham & Thakore. As the audience lauded their collection, the designers shared their ideas behind the stunning works.
AFORD's workshop on development of Bhubaneswar
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:45 am
Bhubaneswar, Dec 12 (IBNS): Association For Odisha Realestate Developers (AFORD), conducted a workshop entitled as 'Development of peripheral Bhubaneswar, Opportunity & Challenges' on Friday at IDCOL Auditorium, Bhubaneswar.
Keys Hotels launches Keys Hotel Vihas at Tirupati
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:39 am
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS): KEYS Hotels, a leading chain of mid-market hotels, recently launched its 17th hotel—Keys Hotel Vihas at Tirupati.
Timex honors ace shooter Abhinav Bindra with Waterbury watch
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:24 am
Chandigarh, Dec 12 (IBNS) Celebrating the 160th Year, Timex, one of the world's largest watch makers that designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces and jewelry worldwide, felicitated World and Olympic Champion Mr. Abhinav Bindra with its exclusive limited Waterbury Collection at his residence in Chandigarh.