Raj Kaur Khaira's new book tells the story of famous and under-celebrated women
Jul 20, 2019, at 03:22 pm
Kolkata, Jul 19 (UNI) A woman is far likely to better tell the story of her compatriot than a man.
Five monsoon-ready restaurants in Kolkata
Jul 18, 2019, at 09:38 pm
Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): Even though the rains are playing truant, restaurants and cafes in Kolkata are ready to welcome the monsoon showers. Here is our pick for the five best places to head to enjoy a quick bite or a relaxed dinner on a rainy day. Since the monsoon menu is for a limited time, check before you plan to visit.
Jul 17, 2019, at 07:48 pm
Toronto, July 17 (IBNS): A Certificate Ceremony on a Collaborative Online International Learning Initiative Student Projects on “Computer Network Design” & "Web and Video Publishing on the Internet” between Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), India & Seneca College, Canada, organized by Prashant Srivastava, Director, Seneca International, was held on July 14 at Seneca College Newnham Campus, Toronto, Ontario.
World Emoji Day: Apple offers a look at new emoji coming to iPhone
Jul 17, 2019, at 03:52 pm
New York, July 17 (IBNS): As people across the globe are celebrating World Emojii Day on Wednesday, tech giant Apple said it is previewing a selection of new emoji coming this fall, revealing the newest designs that bring even more diversity to the keyboard, alongside fun and exciting additions to popular categories of food, animals, activities and smiley faces.
Nandita Dutta's new book brings the stories of triumphs and trials of Indian women filmmakers
Jul 17, 2019, at 02:12 pm
Kolkata, Jul 16 (UNI) Cinema is among the rare media which has power to change. And women directors are trying to leave a mark in that field. But what does it mean to be a woman filmmaker in India?
Book review: A book to help you understand poet Kalidasa's epic poem Kumarsamvabam
Jul 17, 2019, at 12:11 pm
Drawn by the underlying drama expressed in the fifth canto of the epic poem Kumarsamvabam by poet Kalidasa, Rupomay Pandit, a student of Sanskrit language, decided to embark on a general discussion on the merits of the content.
Book review: Bengali crime thriller genre gets a brand new detective in Aditya Bose
Jul 17, 2019, at 11:33 am
Biswapriya Acharya’s 'Aditya Bose er Case Files' is a Bengali mystery thriller centered on Aditya Bose, who is a renowned detective.
JNU security guard cracks varsity entrance exam, to study Russian
Jul 16, 2019, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): A man working as a JNU security guard has cracked the university's entrance test and is set to enrol in the Russian (Honours) programme, a News18 report said.
Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya to get Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2019
Jul 16, 2019, at 06:02 pm
Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya has just got the news that he shall be conferred upon with the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2019.
Techno India University confers honorary D.Litt to economist Bibek Debroy and writer Buddhadeb Guha
Jul 16, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): West Bengal Governor, Keshari Nath Tripathi, appreciated the various initiatives taken by the Techno India University (TIU) to equip their students in the best possible way and make them employment ready.
How app cabs are changing transportation landscape worldwide
Jul 15, 2019, at 04:25 pm
From USA to India, ride hailing app cabs like Uber has transformed the mobility landscape globally and opened the door for competitors such as Lyft in the U.S. and Ola Cabs in India. Rashi Shrivastava and Madison Hall in USA with Suryodoy Mandal in India report on how it is poised to grow even more.
Do not miss the fabulous artworks at the refurbished Bombay House belonging to the Tata Group
Jul 15, 2019, at 12:57 pm
Mumbai, July 12 (IBNS): Bombay House, the Tata Group’s global headquarters in Maharashtra's capital city, is now sporting some fabulous artworks executed by Baaya Design in collaboration with Somaya & Kalappa Consultants.
Peter England launches men’s obsession store
Jul 13, 2019, at 05:53 pm
Vijayawada, Jul 13 (UNI) The Peter England, which is the leading menswear brand from the Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd launched its Men’s Obsession Store at the Imperial Mall VSN Estates, here.
Author interview: Dr. Debojyoti Sarkar on his book 'How “Not†to Become A Surgeon'
Jul 11, 2019, at 04:16 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'How “Not” to Become A Surgeon'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
How about hiring a co-author to complete your unfinished book?
Jul 11, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): Power Publishers, a 12-year old publishing company, based in Kolkata, has good news for those writers who are not being able to complete writing their book for paucity of time or any other reason.
Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his book 'The Vision Palate'
Jul 11, 2019, at 03:47 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'The Vision Palate'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Don't miss the home decor and tableware exhibition at the Kamala store in ICCR Kolkata
Jul 11, 2019, at 03:42 pm
Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): Kamala, the retail outlet of the Crafts Council of India, is hosting a home decor and tableware exhibition called 'Patram' until July 13 at their store located in ICCR Kolkata.
Acropolis Mall inaugurates three-day long Mango festival in Kolkata
Jul 09, 2019, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata, Jul 9 (IBNS): Acropolis Mall has inaugurated a three-day long Mango festival at the Atrium, the ground floor at its premises to celebrate the bliss of the season with the seasonal fruit Mango.
adidas launches SENSEBOOST GO shoes
Jul 09, 2019, at 03:39 pm
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): Lifestyle brand adidas has launched SENSEBOOST GO which is suitable for city runners.
Jul 08, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Kolkata / Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS): Smartwater, the leading premium water brand by Coca-Cola and Lakmé Fashion Week, India’s most premier fashion event announced winners for the second edition of ‘The Platform’, a programme to identify and mentor upcoming designers.
Kolkata: Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presents his collection at ICCR
Jul 08, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presented his collection at ICCR recently at the Fashion Fiesta.
The Sample Sale 2019: A luxury sale of opulent apparel by Verse
Jul 08, 2019, at 12:46 pm
Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): 'Verse’, an opulent women’s wear brand from Kolkata, will hold its luxury sale of prêt & couture apparel, in the city for a limited period this July.
Jul 08, 2019, at 12:37 pm
Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Society for Heritage and Ecological Researches (SHER) recently organised a photography-based session with well-known professional wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee.
Kolkata-based institution observes Jagannath Rath Yatra, also holds cultural festival on Odisha
Jul 08, 2019, at 12:31 pm
Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Jagannath Seva Samiti held the Jagannath Rath Yatra on Thursday with much fanfare.
Kolkata restaurants celebrate International Chocolate Day, offer chocolate desserts, cocktails
Jul 07, 2019, at 01:03 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Several Kolkata restaurants have lined up with special offers to celebrate the International Chocolate Day on Sunday.
KFC is giving out free fried chicken on July 6 to celebrate ‘Fried Chicken Day’
Jul 05, 2019, at 05:38 pm
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Celebrating Fried Chicken Day, KFC on Saturday will give out a free piece of chicken to food lovers on all orders.
This book is a diary with a common strain to everything, says author Sabarna Roy of his newest work
Jul 04, 2019, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata, Jul 4 (IBNS): The fifth book by Sabarna Roy, titled Random Subterranean Mosaic: 2012-2018, was launched recently at Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata.
Jul 04, 2019, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Top ranked global academic institution The University of Chicago and boutique leadership development firm OD Alternatives have joined hands to provide a Leadership Development program for women leaders in India.
Vedic Maths is relevant and important in modern education system
Jul 04, 2019, at 11:53 am
Gaurav Tekriwal founder President of the Vedic Maths Forum India, in conversation with Subhojit Roy, co founder of Connections
Odishi Guru Urmila Bhaumik presents Vande Nrityam 2019 in Kolkata
Jul 03, 2019, at 01:14 pm
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Noted Odissi Guru Urmila Bhaumik presented Vande Nrityam 2019 at Rabindra Sadan celebrating the pre 20th year of her institution recently.