Pt. Ravi Shankar will continue to be my guru: Tarun Bhattacharya
Nov 21, 2015, at 08:05 pm
Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya has brought new dimension in the playing style of Santoor, creating patterns that were unprecedented. The maestro is a familiar name in the global music scene but recognition from his own country is elusive. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity he opens up about his music, life and how he has been overlooked for decades now by his own country
Books make an individual : Bickram Ghosh
Nov 21, 2015, at 05:56 pm
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS) For Bickram Ghosh reading books is just not a therapeutic experience but also propels self-growth, the tabla exponent said on Wednesday.
Gallery K2 hosts Indo-Norwegian art exhibition in Kolkata
Nov 21, 2015, at 05:23 pm
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS) Kolkata's Gallery K2 played the perfect host for an Indo-Norwegian art exhibition by Norwegian artist Hanne Haukom and Avijit Mukherjee from Kolkata here on Friday.
Vidya Balan unveils Jayasri Burman's book 'Antaryatra'
Nov 21, 2015, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Bollywood's national award winning actress Vidya Balan unveiled 'Antaryatra', a book written by Jayasri Burman and published by Gallery Sanskriti on Thursday in Kolkata.
Launch of Ishani Malhotra's debut novel Until I Met You
Nov 21, 2015, at 04:40 pm
Kolkta, Nov 20 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harlequin India, will host the launch, by well-known actress Koneenica Banerjee, of ex-journalist, writer and fashion enthusiast Ishani Malhotra’s debut novel Until I Met You next week.
Madhuboni Chatterjee's to present special Bharatnatyam Dance performance in Kolkata
Nov 20, 2015, at 04:55 am
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS) In celebrating 25 years of her journey in dance, Madhuboni Chatterjee will present her special Bharatnatyam Dance performance at the G D Birla Sabhagar in Kolkata on Nov 27.
British Council organises events to showcase UK expertise in Chandigarh
Nov 20, 2015, at 04:30 am
Chandigarh, Nov 19 (IBNS): The British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh in collaboration with the British Council Chandigarh, UK Trade & Investment and Visit Britain, is organizing a week of events to showcase UK expertise and take forward UK's partnership with Northern India, especially in the areas of Food & Culture, Education, Tourism, Healthcare, Agri-tech and tackling Climate Change.
Kolkata to host Saumi Nandy's solo exhibition
Nov 20, 2015, at 04:10 am
Kolkata Nov 19 (IBNS): Artist Saumi Nandy, who is gearing up to host a solo painting exhibition in Kolkata, said she will love people to see art in every object they see everyday.
Nov 20, 2015, at 02:45 am
Bollywood songs with jewels and ornaments used in the lyrics have enriched the melody and the rhythm of the films. TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji probes into the Hindi film song with women’s jewellery as the subject and explores its significance.
Globsyn Business School successfully holds EMBRYON
Nov 19, 2015, at 03:33 am
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Globsyn Business School (GBS), in association with National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), successfully conducted EMBRYON 2015 – a competition aimed at encouraging its students to meaningfully use their theoretical knowledge, thoughts and imagination in formulating feasible business plans based on a format specified by NASSCOM.
India’s first ever online bindi portal, bookmybindi.com launched
Nov 18, 2015, at 07:23 pm
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS) India's first bindi e-portal, bookmybindi.com was launched recently, enabling customers the comfort of booking their favourite bindi online.
21st KIFF Remembering Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane (1941)
Nov 18, 2015, at 04:43 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS:. The 21st Kolkata International Film Festival is paying a centenary tribute to Orson Welles with a screening of his cult classic Citizen Kane. Over the years, hundreds of books, papers, essays and articles have been authored on this film and its amazing maker. But few have focussed on the material universe Welles created in his film to flesh out the character of his protagonist. The film is a text book model for filmmakers for all time in the future on how to create a material universe with objects associated with the characters in the film.
Kolkata: Starmark, Poetry Paradigm host the launch of Ananya Chatterjee, Joie Bose's books
Nov 18, 2015, at 04:51 am
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Poetry Paradigm, has recently hosted the launch of two books of poems at its Quest Mall outlet here – Ananya Chatterjee's The Blind Man's Rainbow and Joie Bose’s Corazon Roto and Sixty Nine Other Treasons.
Kolkata: Starmark, Poetry Paradigm host launch of Ananya Chatterjee, Joie Bose's books
Nov 18, 2015, at 03:26 am
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Poetry Paradigm, has recently hosted the launch of two books of poems at its Quest Mall outlet here – Ananya Chatterjee’s The Blind Man’s Rainbow and Joie Bose’s Corazon Roto and Sixty Nine Other Treasons.
British Council announces dates for Education UK Exhibition in Kolkata
Nov 17, 2015, at 11:43 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Choosing to study abroad is a life-changing decision and requires tremendous planning and prudence.
US Consul Gen launches entrepreneurship programme for development of women in Bengal
Nov 17, 2015, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS) The US Consul General of Kolkata Craig Hall on Monday launched a collaborative project here, between Claflin University and Calcutta University, for the women of West Bengal to develop their eco-entrepreneurship skills.
Chhath celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, other parts of India
Nov 17, 2015, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) Chhath was celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and other parts of the country on Tuesday, the beginning of the four-day festival as scores of thousands of people offered prayers to to the Sun through traditional rituals.
Junction mall's 'Wifi' gift to Durgapur
Nov 17, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Another feather in the cap for Junction Mall situated at Durgapur in West Bengal as it successfully hosted eastern India’s first and only fully free wireless frequency zone on Saturday.
Manohar Lal Jewellers launches Diwali collection
Nov 17, 2015, at 04:43 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Manohar Lal Jewellers, a well-known and trusted Jewellery retailer, has launched its Diwali Collection in Gold & Diamond.
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:31 am
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): In keeping with its core philosophy of creating curriculums that provide information that is relevant to the challenges being faced by corporations of today; the BML Munjal University has introduced Analysing and Mitigating Risk as a part of its MBA course structure this year.
IGNOU to celebrate its 30th Foundation Day on Nov 19
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is gearing up to celebrate its Foundation Day on the Nov 19 when it completes 30 years of its existence.
Infosys Science Foundation announces Winners of the Infosys Prize 2015
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:09 am
Bangalore , Nov 16 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) on Monday announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2015 across six categories: Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences.
Kolkata audition of Haut Monde Mr India Worldwide on Nov 18
Nov 16, 2015, at 11:34 pm
Kolkata Nov 16 (IBNS) Haut Monde Mr India Worldwide is a huge platform provided to the men who are looking for fame and name at the same time.
Launch of Ananya Chatterjee and Joie Bose's books of poems
Nov 14, 2015, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Poetry Paradigm, will host the launch of two books of poems – Ananya Chatterjee’s The Blind Man’s Rainbow and Joie Bose’s Corazon Roto and Sixty Nine Other Treasons.
With new UN smartphone app, users can help feed Syrian refugee children with a simple tap
Nov 13, 2015, at 03:30 pm
New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday launched a free app that will allow smartphone users worldwide to feed hungry children with a tap on their screens.
Manipal University bags two FICCI awards
Nov 10, 2015, at 05:35 pm
Bangalore, Nov 9 (IBNS): Manipal University, Manipal bagged two prestigious FICCI Higher Education Awards 2015 – “University of the year†and “Excellence in Employablity†at the Summit held at New Delhi recently.
British Council to host 11th Language & Development Conference in New Delhi
Nov 09, 2015, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): The British Council on Monday announced that it will be hosting the 11th Language & Development Conference in New Delhi from November 18-20.
Google celebrates Hedy Lamarr's 101 birthday with animated doodle
Nov 09, 2015, at 02:59 pm
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Monday remembered Austrian actress, scientist Hedy Lamarr on her 101st birthday with an animated doodle.
Nov 08, 2015, at 10:51 pm
Flowers never go wrong when it comes to fashion and prints, find designers. Pramita Bose reports
Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee team up to launch 'Vihaan' recently
Nov 08, 2015, at 02:58 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS) 'Vihaan', an album by Padmashree and Grammy Award winning virtuoso Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, teamed up with India's leading percussionist and Gima nominated tabla maestro Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee, was released at the Sagarika Art Gallery here recently.