Book review: Zarah Fiaz creates an emotional fantasyland in her book 'Staff Tales: Illusion'
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:47 pm
As a child, I loved fairy tales. The fairytales were so fun. Being a Potter fan, I always thought we could live in a world of magic and magicians.
Book review: The Stranger in My Eyes is a psychological thriller by Subhashish Chakraborty
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:41 pm
If you think you have read all about love and romances, perhaps the dark side of it would interest you too.
Author interview: Author Subhashish Chakraborty talks about his new book
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:29 pm
'The Stranger in my Eyes' is his dream come true about writing a psycho-thriller, a book that explores dark corners of the human mind, says Subhashish Chakraborty.
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:19 pm
With readers responding well to his first novel, 'Way to the Golden Sun', author Nayantee Baroowa says he is already writing his second novel.
Author interview: Author Uttara Singh focuses on the living conditions in south-west Delhi's slums
Aug 03, 2018, at 04:09 pm
The book might persuade policy makers and thinkers not to overlook the pitiful conditions in which slum dwellers live in Delhi, says authror Uttara Singh
Journey through the frames of India
Jul 31, 2018, at 06:59 pm
Roger Chen, a Canadian diplomat, presented his photographic show titled “Devotion- A Journey through India ” in Delhi recently. Piyush Prakash speaks to the lensman who captured some candid moments of people and their many moods.
Let the funky beats of Novus Music Festival perk up your Friendship Day celebrations
Jul 31, 2018, at 01:48 pm
Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): Perk up your Friendship Day this Sunday with some heady music churned out by well-known DJs from Mumbai and Kolkata at the Novus Music Festival.
BlockChain: The New Transformation in Online Games
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:57 pm
BlockChain has made it big with cryptocurrency entering the different segments. What is really predicted is that the technology will not fade, but see a growth in this trend, securing and improving business processes. Joining this bandwagon is the online gaming industry that has shown a steady interest in adopting to the new innovations in technology. For example, online card games to play rummy, 3 patti and poker have brought different improvisations to tap into their respective markets and give players an improved gameplay experience. With India, all set to hit 585 million by 2020, digital games are entering a golden era. Blockchain can build the trust factor that seems to be a problem in different segments of gaming.
Join the Melting Pot – Consular Corps Charity Carnival of Mumbai in aid of charities
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:44 pm
Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): Over 20 Consulates will come together on August 5, 2018, for the Mumbai edition of the Melting Pot – Consular Corps Charity Carnival, in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Bombay, and The Oberoi Mumbai.
Classical vocalist Sohini Roychowdhury enthralls audience with her mellifluous singing
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:33 pm
Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): Classical singer Sohini Roychowdhury entranced the audience with her mellifluous renditions at an evening concert organised recently in Kolkata.
Stanford sociologists look at why women stay behind the scenes at work
Jul 29, 2018, at 06:40 pm
Stanford, July 29 (IBNS): While research has shown that visibility in the workplace is critical for professional advancement, the reality is that for some women, it’s easier said than done.
Varda Goenka – Fine Jewels by Diagold aims to address the fashion demands of today's smart women
Jul 28, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): Contemporising its jewellery line to meet the demands of today's smart women, Diagold has emerged as 'Varda Goenka – Fine jewels by Diagold'.
Shilpa Shetty Kundra is showstopper for Amit Aggarwal's ICW2018 debut
Jul 28, 2018, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Fashion designer Amit Aggarwal's debut at the Indian Couture Week 2018 (ICW) was a runaway success as actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the showstopper, brings out the collection's perfect balance of grandeur and grace.
IIMs to release notification for CAT 2018 tomorrow
Jul 28, 2018, at 12:31 pm
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will be releasing the notification for the Common Admission Test 2018 (CAT 2018) in newspapers across the country on Sunday.
Wolters Kluwer's ELM Solutions helps open children's activity center in India
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Chennai/Kolkata, July 27 (IBNS): Wolters Kluwer’s ELM Solutions on Friday announced it has partnered with the Center for Child Rights and Development (CCRD) in Kammavarpalayam, India, to help open the CCRD’s Children’s Activity Center.
Osmania University initiative to enhance employability
Jul 27, 2018, at 05:24 pm
Hyderabad, July 26 (IBNS): As part of its initiative to enhance employability of its graduating students, Osmania University will facilitate assessment of 100,000 final-year students from its nearly 600 colleges through HireMee.
Infosys Foundation, Presidency University revamp laboratory to create new lecture hall
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:01 pm
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has helped Presidency University, a 200-year old center of higher learning in Kolkata, ideate and convert an old laboratory into a lecture hall with a seating capacity of 160.
Author interview: Abhishek Nandy on his book 'Self Motivation Therapy'
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:28 pm
Readers have been telling him how the book has helped them redesign their lifestyles, says Nandy
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:10 pm
Robin Sharma is one of her favourite authors says Debasmita Nath Ghosh while the mom in her says there is so much to learn from kids, essentially her little son.
Don't miss the month-long Monsoon Chai spread from JW Marriott Kolkata
Jul 26, 2018, at 04:00 pm
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): When the monsoon takes its hold over the city and you need something to perk up the mood, what can be better than a refreshing cup of tea.
American food: I'm lovin' it, says young India
Jul 26, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Chefs and food experts say a popular American food craze continues to grow in India just like the Americans are now hooked to spicy Indian dishes. Shilpa Salwan and Shruti Bora in India and Wang Hairong in the USA report
How to Renovate Your Home for Diwali When You’re Short on Funds
Jul 26, 2018, at 02:48 pm
Diwali includes the Hindu New Year, and it’s considered an auspicious time for big changes and new beginnings. For this reason, many people opt to renovate their homes before the festival. It’s also a great time to make the most of the festive sales on furniture, home appliances and decor!
Rituparna Sengupta inaugurates Godrej Interio’s flagship store in Kolkata
Jul 25, 2018, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): Godrej Interio, India’s leading furniture and interior solutions brand, on Wednesday opened a new franchise outlet in Kolkata.
Things to Consider Before Installing Home Security Screen
Jul 25, 2018, at 11:55 am
Installing a screen door helps protect your home, family and pets from harsh weather and prying eyes, and adds to your safety. Here are some things you need to think about before you install a security screen door:
New book launched at Starmark presents perspectives on inclusive urbanism in relation to Kolkata
Jul 24, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): One of the key issues worrying Kolkata these days is the increasing number of migrants and the effect it has on the distribution of resources in the city.
The gradual shaping up of the organic food industry – What investors should keep in mind?
Jul 24, 2018, at 03:01 pm
There are many in India who have started realizing the fact that 90% of the lifestyle diseases which occur among us are inevitable. No matter what, they are going to affect you. This is why healthcare costs are soaring out of control and fear of poor health is making people take up several precautionary measures regarding the food that they take. This is an awareness which is being spread recently in India and several celebrities are also endorsing this reason to stay fit and to let a reduced number of diseases to attack us.
Manipur: Students storm CM’s secretariat, march towards assembly demanding MU VC removal
Jul 24, 2018, at 01:58 pm
Guwahati, July 24 (IBNS): Protesting the ongoing deadlock in Manipur University, which halted the academic activities in the higher education institution for last 55 days, students staged a demonstration outside the state assembly on Monday.
Capturing diverse cultures and customs is the main aim of diplomat photographer Roger Chen
Jul 24, 2018, at 01:18 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): It is not easy to shoot when your subject is flighty realised Canadian photographer Roger Chen on his various photography trips through India.
'Rotary clubs in India play a key role in helping the government to eradicate polio in the country'
Jul 23, 2018, at 12:44 pm
It is the will to do good to others that is the driving force behind Rotary's service, says philanthropist and social activist Ashok Mulkraj Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy
Kolkata to host Bengali root music festival Sahaj Parav in early August
Jul 23, 2018, at 12:06 pm
Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): Get ready for a melodious extravaganza in Kolkata in early August as Dohar and Lomamudra Productions hold Sahaj Parav, a three-day root music festival.