AMPAI announces the counselling for Entrance Examination
Jun 18, 2015, at 10:53 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): The Association of Minority Professional Academic Institutes (AMPAI), - a registered body under WB Society Registration Act 1961 - popularly known as ‘AMPAI’, announced on Thursday that an offline counselling session would be conducted on June 20-21 in eight locations simultaneously across various states of India.
NSE pledges to transform students in 15000 CBSE schools across India
Jun 18, 2015, at 07:41 pm
New Delhi, June 18(IBNS): National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has joined hands with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to give young students of class IX and X, their first formal lessons in the world of finance.
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's Recipe App comes to Windows Phone
Jun 18, 2015, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi / Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Microsoft on Wednesday announced the availability of celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor's Recipe App, developed in association with Hungama Digital Entertainment, on Windows Phone 8.1.
Tagore songs album on bliss and Vedic hymns released
Jun 18, 2015, at 07:18 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Anandam, an album of Vedic verses and hymns on bliss and Rabindranath Tagore's songs based on them, was released on Wednesday here by some of the popular cultural personalities of the city associated with the works of the Bard.
Yahavi.com provides online platform for artists to bag 'right' opportunity
Jun 18, 2015, at 04:12 am
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) In a generation where the Internet is omnipresent, Yahavi.com, is aiming to create a one-stop platform that will help artists to discover the right opportunities week-in, week-out along with connecting them directly with the right people, be they promoters, fans or audiences, without any charge.
I wanted to give confidence to women: Neeva Debnath
Jun 18, 2015, at 12:03 am
Back to the City of Joy (Kolkata) to exhibit her voguish 'Neo-Colonial' collection, British Indian fashion designer Neeva Debnath reflects on her childhood nostalgia and dual heritage of being extremely Bong at heart but also a spirited Brit in true sense. With an upbringing and exposure to plush fashion houses such as French Connection, Monsoon, C&A, Nicole Farhi and Notice Me in UK, she has a fair share of experience in the field. Her love for fabrics and fashion reflects in the way she talks about them. In a tête-à -tête with IBNS Correspondent Toorssa Banerjee, she speaks about her brand Neeva-D London, her Bong connection, her love for all-things-lacey and her favourite fashion stalwarts from all over the globe. Excerpts:
Dr. Paul's demonstrates age-defying beauty treatment Venus Viva
Jun 17, 2015, at 01:41 am
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Dr. Paul's multispecialty clinic and Venus Concept jointly organised a media beauty event on Monday to introduce Venus Viva, a non fractional radio frequency age-defying beauty treatment.
Indian Idol Academy children's choir enthralls audience with their musical concert in Kolkata
Jun 16, 2015, at 03:19 am
Kolkata, June 15 (IBNS): Unleashing their creative potential, the first batch of the Indian Idol Academy's Children’s Choir, delivered a riveting 60-minute Live Musical titled “Idol Se Ideal Tak†at Nazrul Tirtha in Kolkata.
Jun 15, 2015, at 05:37 am
With a new interest in natural fabrics that are just right for a tropical country like India, khadi is experiencing a resurgence and making forays even into the high-fashion arena. Pramita Bose reports
Soha Ali, Rituparna walk for street children charity
Jun 14, 2015, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS): As Bollywood star Soha Ali Khan joined the Kolkata celebrity brigade to sashay down the ramp in chunky jewellery and gorgeous traditional Indian outfits like saree on a rain-drenched summer evening on Saturday, behind the show of razzle-dazzle was a cause for charity.
Starmark hosts Young Readers' Carnival
Jun 14, 2015, at 04:17 am
Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS) Bookstore Starmark is holding a Young Readers' Carnival at its stores in Kolkata.
Kolkata: Album of Vedic verses on bliss and Tagore songs to be released on June 17
Jun 14, 2015, at 03:56 am
Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS) Bookstore Starmark, in association with Hindustan Musical Products Ltd., will host the launch of Anandam – an album of Vedic verses and hymns on bliss and Rabindranath Tagore’s songs based on them, with an English commentary in Kolkata on June 17.
City of Joy gets its first 'Bengal Mango Utsav'
Jun 13, 2015, at 05:14 pm
Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS): The juicy, pulpy mango this summer is a centre of gastronomic attraction in the City of Joy as a festival of the queen of fruits is underway even as the ministers from West Bengal highlighted how the production of the fruit has gone up by 25 percent in the state and can be a major source of revenue earning.
Prosenjit releases journalist-turned-writer's debut novel
Jun 13, 2015, at 04:39 pm
Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS) Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee said around the year 2000 a group of journalists brought dignity to entertainment reporting in Kolkata when it was still considered derogatory, as he released journalist turned writer Amrita Mukherjee's debut novel 'Exit Interview' here on Friday.
Chandigarh is the happiest city in India: Study
Jun 12, 2015, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) Outshining all other cities, Chandigarh has ranked as India's Happiest city while the national capital New Delhi stood third in the LG Life's Good Happiness Study conducted by LG and conducted by IMRB International.
WFUNA Foundation takes off in India, reaches out to Nepal quake victims
Jun 12, 2015, at 05:59 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS) When in a humanitarian gesture, a talented young girl from an upscale city school from Kolkata sold off her paintings to raise funds to reach out to Nepal earthquake victims, the support in her initiative came from the global non-profit organization that is WFUNA Foundation.
IGBC pre-certifies Primarc's 'Southwinds' as Silver-rated green home
Jun 12, 2015, at 02:09 pm
Kolkata, Jun 12 (IBNS): Another feather in the cap for east India's leading real estate group in, Primarc, as its 'Southwinds' residential project in Kolkata has been awarded with a pre-certified 'Silver' rating for its construction by Indian Green Building Council.
British Council launches report exploring role of English in NSQF
Jun 12, 2015, at 04:33 am
Kolkata, June 11 (IBNS): The British Council, in partnership with Manipal City and Guilds, Trinity College London and the National Skills Development Agency, have launched a report that explores the role of English in the NSQF, with a particular focus on English as a Skill for Employability for entry level and semi-skilled employment in the sectors of Healthcare, Hospitality and Construction.
FIITJEE claims brilliant performance of its CBSE XII students
Jun 11, 2015, at 02:22 am
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) : FIITJEE on Wednesday claimed that in the CBSE Class XII board result declared on the May 25 its students from Punjabi Bagh, who were enrolled in long term classroom program for JEE (Mains & Advanced), scored brilliantly.
Floating sky sculpture Deya airlifted at Kolkata's Forum Atmosphere
Jun 11, 2015, at 01:15 am
Kolkata, June 10 (IBNS): Forum Projects, one of the leading real estate developers in India, on Wednesday, airlifted 'Deya', the world's first iconic residential floating sky sculpture at their flagship luxury project Forum Atmosphere in Kolkata.
Nrityamgan Kathak Kendra hosts its annual programme in Kolkata
Jun 10, 2015, at 05:47 am
Kolkata, Jun 9 (IBNS): Nrityamgan Kathak Kendra presented its annual performance, Anubhuti on Monday at Gyan Manch auditorium in Kolkata.
Fankaari Fossils painting exhibition unveiled in Kolkata
Jun 10, 2015, at 05:45 am
Kolkata, June 9 (IBNS): Birla Academy of Art and Culture came alive with canvasses and life-sized installations, as Visual Artist; Rajesh Kr Yadav came over from Rajasthan to Kolkata, in a bid to promote his art.
Flood of Fire has special connection with Calcutta: Amitav Ghosh
Jun 09, 2015, at 05:26 am
Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS): Having concluded his Ibis trilogy with the release of "Flood of Fire", Amitav Ghosh, one of the best-selling Indian writers in English, said his next work would be much shorter.
Tanishq offers discounts on diamond jewellery this season
Jun 09, 2015, at 04:36 am
Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS): Tanishq, a jewellery brand, announced an exciting offers on its wide range of diamond jewellery.
Bourbon inroads in India: A smoky affair
Jun 08, 2015, at 07:44 pm
As bourbon whiskey- which is a rival of the Scotch worldwide- goes through a renaissance of sorts in its home in the U.S. state of Kentucky, its popularity is growing overseas, too. India being the top consumer of whiskey in the world, the country is a prime target. Ashley Scoby in Lexington, USA and Supriyo Hazra in Kolkata report on the trends
Soumitra Chatterjee unveils Rabindrasangeet album of Kolkata singer
Jun 07, 2015, at 06:22 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Thespian Soumitra Chatterjee, who himself has been a cultural brand ambassador of Tagore's legacy with his screen and stage presence and recitations, added verve with his presence to the release of a Rabindrasangeet album of singer Jonaki Mukherjee titled "Aro Alo Aro Preme" here on Friday.
Kolkata realty firm holds green garment exhibition to fund charity
Jun 07, 2015, at 06:30 am
Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS) 'Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.' Probably, keeping this message of Mother Teresa in mind, Kolkata-based India Green Reality Pvt. Ltd. has taken an initiative called 'Khushee' to extend a helping hand towards the underprivileged children until they become self-sufficient in a given field.
Park Pavilion celebrates summer with "Aam Mania"
Jun 07, 2015, at 04:58 am
Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): To celebrate summer with the King Of Fruits, Mango, Park Pavilion, the 24 – hour coffee shop of Jameson Inn Shiraz, is hosting 'Aam Mania' to lure the mango lovers. The delicious tempting aromatic mangoes are prepared with a twist to spoil the mango-lovers with an array of choices.
Little Thespian organizes 'Krishan aur Bhisham' theatre fest
Jun 06, 2015, at 05:40 am
Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): Little Thespian, a Kolkata based theatre group going to pay homage to Krishan Chander and Bhisham Sahni.
Celebrities to walk ramp for underprivileged children in Kolkata
Jun 06, 2015, at 03:16 am
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS) Kolkata will soon witness a fashion show of a very different kind, all for a good cause.