May 29, 2014, at 10:35 pm
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is vying for a bigger presence in India and access to its potential consumer base of more than 1.2 billion. However, political opposition is a big hurdle for the US retail behemoth though a new and strong government in New Delhi led by Narendra Modi has sweeping powers to take a call. Neal Querio from USA and Avra Biswas from India report
IGNOU calls for admission into various programmes
May 29, 2014, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) recently invited applications for admission to degree/ diploma programmes in Management Programme, B.Ed., M.Ed. and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Amway plays host to summer makeover workshop
May 29, 2014, at 02:25 am
Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): Health, beauty and home care brand Amway India recently hosted the 'Attitude Colours Fiesta' for the young girls and ladies of Kolkata.
Howrah school celebrates annual prize distribution ceremony
May 28, 2014, at 05:10 am
Liluah, May 20 (IBNS): Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, a school located close to Kolkata, celebrated their annual prize distribution ceremony at the school premise recently.
Coca-Coal launches University on Wheels in WB
May 28, 2014, at 04:13 am
Kolkata, 27 May (IBNS): Coca-Cola University has launched the first 'University on Wheels' in West Bengal together with Bengal Beverages Pvt.Ltd.
Basecamp launches travel accessories
May 27, 2014, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Basecamp stores, the one stop shop for all the travel needs of the discerning traveler, recently launched seven must have accessories to make travel easier.
Victorinox launches new range of travel companion
May 27, 2014, at 09:25 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Travel companion brand Victorinox recently launched a selection of exquisite travel bags which have been chosen for style, strength and durability.
Disney India launches 'Back To School' range
May 26, 2014, at 08:17 pm
Mumbai, May 26 (IBNS): Disney India's consumer products business recently launched a new exciting range of 'Back To School' collection inspired by the Disney and Marvel characters and stories.
Hotel Sahara Star offers Father's Day brunch
May 26, 2014, at 06:30 pm
Mumbai, May 26 (IBNS): Hotel Sahara Star, the flagship hotel of Sahara India Pariwar, has announced a special Father's Day brunch at its F&B outlet Earthplate, on June 15.
Nikita Singh's 'Right Here Right Now' launched in Kolkata
May 24, 2014, at 07:13 am
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Author Nikita Singh's new novel 'Right Here Right Now' was launched in Kolkata on Friday.
Radhika, others exhibit their creations in Kolkata
May 24, 2014, at 07:05 am
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Birds, colours and shades, painter Radhika Agarwala's creations showed all these elements coming together as art lovers in the city could see her paintings being exhibited at an art gallery in south Kolkata.
Gits launches 'Paneer Ready Meals'
May 23, 2014, at 09:26 pm
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Food product manufacturing company Gits has launched a new range of of 'Paneer Ready Meals' for students and travellers going out.
Oriflame launches hair colour range
May 23, 2014, at 12:16 am
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Beauty product brand, Oriflame recently presented the HairX TruColour range of tantalizing and mesmerizing hair colours.
ITC forays into jelly confectionery space
May 23, 2014, at 12:02 am
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Indian conglomerate ITC recently announced its foray into the jelly confectionery space with the launch of its newest product - Candyman Jellicious.
Wild Stone launches new deodorant variant
May 22, 2014, at 09:18 pm
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Male grooming brand owned by McNroe Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd., Wild Stone has launched a new deodorant variant - Wild Stone Thunder.
Disney India launches 'Sabse Bada Mickey' contest
May 22, 2014, at 08:03 pm
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): To celebrate the summer holidays, Disney India recently installed a gigantic 21 feet figurine of Mickey Mouse at the InOrbit Mall, Malad and organized an array of interesting and interactive activities for kids and families in India.
82.24% pass Madhyamik examination
May 22, 2014, at 06:36 pm
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Thursday declared the results of Secondary/Madhyamik examination 2014.
Interview: When Varun Dhawan applied concealer on hickey
May 22, 2014, at 02:40 pm
Bollywood's latest hottie Varun Dhawan has no qualms about talking skincare and maintaining good looks. TWF correspondent Sreya Basu in conversation with the Gen Y actor in Mumbai
Kiehl's opens first store in Kolkata
May 22, 2014, at 04:41 am
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS): New York-based skincare company Kiehl's opened its first store in Kolkata at the Quest Mall on Saturday.
Goa: Coconut & Cashew Festival postponed
May 21, 2014, at 05:55 pm
Panjim, May 20 (IBNS): The Coconut & Cashew Festival which was scheduled to begin from May 21 and go on till May 25 has been postponed due to bad weather.
Junior Horlicks launches parenting campaign
May 21, 2014, at 04:35 am
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): As a way to celebrate motherhood, Junior Horlicks has invited mothers to share their parenting experiences and tips for a campaign 'Moms Know Best'.
GCE organising campaign on education for all
May 21, 2014, at 04:09 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): Global Campaign for Education (GCE) has organised a worldwide annual campaign, Global Action Week to raise awareness on the importance of 'Education for All'.
Chocolate Horlicks declares 'Dream for the Stars' contest
May 20, 2014, at 11:18 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Chocolate Horlicks, a product of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare recently collaborated with Fox Star Studios for an in-film integration for the Bollywood movie 'Hawaa Hawaai' directed by Amol Gupte.
Madhyamik results to be announced on Thursday
May 20, 2014, at 06:47 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Monday decided to declare the results of the Secondary/Madhyamik Examination 2014 on Thursday (May 22).
Online portal to help prepare for medical entrance
May 20, 2014, at 06:44 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Indian healthcare solutions company Macula Healthcare Pvt Ltd recently launched the 'entrancebook.com', a new portal that aims to make preparation for medical and dental entrance within reach of individuals.
Sampurna's 'Ela' released in Kolkata mall
May 20, 2014, at 06:02 am
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) Kolkata's leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Scholastic, hosted at its South City Mall outlet the release of author Sampurna Chattarji's novel 'Ela'.
Taj InnerCircle bags honours at FlyerTalk Awards
May 20, 2014, at 04:06 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) : Taj InnerCircle (TIC), the guest programme of the Taj Group, bagged two key awards-the Best Rewards Program and the Outstanding Benefit Program-at the third annual FlyerTalk awards.
Safari Bags launches 'Code' range
May 19, 2014, at 06:07 pm
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): Manufacturer of travel and luggage bags, Safari Industries (India) Limited, recently introduced a completely new and stylish range 'Code' which is derived and inspired by a streaming binary code.
"Ramdhanu Collection" launched
May 19, 2014, at 05:33 am
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): Shyam Sundar Co. has launched its specially designed jewellery range "Ramdhanu Collection" in Kolkata.
My paintings are photo-realistic: Ayesha Sultana
May 18, 2014, at 06:33 pm
Ayesha Sultana hails from Bangladesh but received her BFA in Visual Arts and subsequently a Post-Graduate Diploma in Art Education at Beaconhouse National University in Lahore. After a series of group exhibitions in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, the artist is presently in Kolkata with her first solo exhibition 'Outside the Field of View' at the Experimenter gallery in the eastern city. The painter in conversation with IBNS correspondent Anuradha Dutta