Shoolini University offers innovative courses and research programmes at undergraduate level
Aug 12, 2017, at 06:57 pm
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS): Officials and faculty of Shoolini University of Himachal Pradesh were recently in Kolkata to introduce their educational institute.
Community colleges for Skilled India
Aug 12, 2017, at 06:53 pm
Community colleges can support the Skill India mission and bridge the gap between industry demand and the availability of high-skill candidates in the country, says SPAN writer Burton Bollag taking a cue from an American model
Musical duo Lopamudra Mitra and Joy Sarkar release their latest album in Kolkata
Aug 12, 2017, at 06:48 pm
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS): Akash the Infinite, a music album by Joy Sarkar and Lopamudra Mitra, and sponsored by Boroline, was released recently at the Lake Club premises.
Indian model Cheryl Charles wins Miss World Next Top Model 2017
Aug 11, 2017, at 10:44 pm
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian model Cheryl Charles won the Miss World Next Top Model 2017 beating almost 50 other competitors from different countries around the world.
Pooja Shroff brings new collection of women attires ahead of festive season
Aug 11, 2017, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): If women are looking for some new addition to their wardrobes ahead of the upcoming festival season, a visit to the store of Pooja Shroff is an option as the fashion designer has just unveiled her new collections.
Indian prisoners rehabilitated through performance of Shakespeare plays
Aug 11, 2017, at 05:11 am
Birmingham, Aug 10 (IBNS): Prisoners in India have been given leading roles performing in Shakespeare plays as part of an innovative process aimed at rehabilitating offenders.
Talk2All: A new app that promises to break the language barrier
Aug 09, 2017, at 09:30 pm
Austin, Aug 9 (IBNS): A language application (app) on Android called Talk2All promises to break the language barrier by translating nearly 104 languages in real time.
Social isolation, loneliness could be greater threat to public health than obesity, finds study
Aug 09, 2017, at 01:14 am
Washington, Aug 8 (IBNS): Loneliness and social isolation may represent a greater public health hazard than obesity, and their impact has been growing and will continue to grow, according to research presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.
SpiceJet unites Army Jawans with their Sisters on ‘Raksha Bandhan’
Aug 09, 2017, at 12:54 am
Gurgaon, Aug 8 (IBNS): SpiceJet celebrated Raksha Bandhan — the festival that symbolises the eternal love and devotion of a brother and his sister - in a unique way this year.
Bollywood needs to rethink Dalit representation, media scholar says
Aug 08, 2017, at 09:11 pm
London, Aug 8 (IBNS): An expert in Indian cinema at Birmingham City University (UK) has said that Bollywood is creating the wrong perception of an entire community in its portrayal of Dalits.
In conversation with author Saket Chattopadhyay
Aug 08, 2017, at 08:21 pm
It is the rebellious streak in him that compelled him to write My Guru Girls, says author Saket Chattopadhyay about his latest novel.
Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya creates raga Ganga
Aug 08, 2017, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya has created a new raga Ganga dedicated to the lifeline of India.
Envision Life: A book that tries to unravel the various aspects of human life
Aug 07, 2017, at 10:50 pm
“Envision Life†written by Tusar K Kole is a book that says life is an amalgamation of scientific laws and human choices—a subject intriguing enough to merit a read.
Canada 150: YCA, School of Flavours presents Taste of India food festival
Aug 05, 2017, at 06:48 pm
Toronto, Aug 5 (IBNS): To mark the 150th year of Canada's confederation, School of Flavours is presenting a food festival, Akshar Pavilion Taste of India, in collaboration with Young Canadian Alliance on Aug 5 in Toronto.
Boys and porn: Researchers find age of first exposure linked to sexist attitudes
Aug 05, 2017, at 12:27 am
New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): The age when boys first see pornography may help explain why some young men become playboys and others seek power over women, according to new psychological research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Children, Nickelodeon Toons celebrate Surakshabandhan with The Border Security Forces
Aug 04, 2017, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): India’s elite Border Security Force(BSF) at the International Attari – Wagha Border received a pleasant surprise from kids and their favorite toons Dora and Shiva from India’s leading kid’s entertainment franchise, Nickelodeon.
The Honor Band 3, an activity tracker, could be an useful gift for all occasions
Aug 04, 2017, at 10:40 pm
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): If you are one of those who abhor mindless gifting, the recently launched Honor Band 3, an activity tracker, may be your answer for an useful gift this Rakshabandhan.
Duroflex says its Energise range of mattresses are designed to ensure sound sleep
Aug 04, 2017, at 09:15 pm
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (IBNS): Former India cricket captain and coach Anil Kumble unveiled the first-ever designer mattress range 'Energise' from Duroflex recently and also interacted with the company's trade partners recently .
Kolkata casting of Max presents Elite Model Look India 2017 to take place on August 6
Aug 02, 2017, at 10:59 pm
Kolkata, Aug 2 (IBNS): Max, one of India's leading fashion brand and part of the Landmark Group , and Elite, a global talent management company, are back with ‘Max presents Elite Model Look India 2017’.
Importance of relationship overtakes carnal desire in My Guru Girls
Aug 02, 2017, at 10:50 pm
“My Guru Girls†by Saket stands apart from the run of the mill novels on erotica in that it does not just celebrate mindless sex; instead, it portrays sex as a bond between two individuals.
Celebrity Twitter accounts display ‘bot-like’ behaviour, finds study
Aug 02, 2017, at 10:28 pm
New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): ‘Celebrity’ Twitter accounts – those with more than 10 million followers – display more bot-like behaviour than users with fewer followers, according to new research.
Elite Model Look India 2017 to scout for new faces in Kolkata on Aug 6
Aug 02, 2017, at 04:47 pm
Kolkata, Aug 02 (IBNS): Max, the country's largest fashion forward brand and Elite, global talent management company, are back with ‘Max presents Elite Model Look India 2017’.
SPPC offers a natural healing panacea in the heart of Delhi
Aug 01, 2017, at 11:16 pm
You come here for healing but this hospital, if you choose to call it so, does not scare you with the unnerving hospital smell, which is usually a combination of medicines, disinfectants, sickness and anxiety. Because here you come not just for immediate healing but to initiate a new lifestyle guided by the age-old Indian principles of healthy living.
PopCult to regale diners on Friday evening at Kolkata's Monkey Bar
Aug 01, 2017, at 09:30 pm
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): On Aug 4, PopCult,a young, eclectic band from Kolkata, will render unplugged versions of popular pop and old retro classics as part of the Live At Monkey programme held at Kolkata's popular gastropub Moneky Bar every Friday.
56% of smartphone users in India have no data access atleast once a day: True Balance Report
Aug 01, 2017, at 12:00 am
Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): Mobile data usage in India has quadrupled in 8 months due to competitive and unlimited data tariff plans being offered by various telecom operators such as Jio, Airtel, Vodafoneover the past few months, according to mobile app True Balance.
Is IIFT Entrance a Tough Nut to Crack?
Jul 31, 2017, at 07:04 pm
IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) conducts its common entrancetest for admission into MBA Program of International Business. It is a national level exam. Each year, around 60,000 aspirants register for IIFT Exam to compete for 400 seats which makes it highly competitive in nature. IIFT Exam pattern tends to vary every year but difficulty level remains the same. IIFT Cut offs are declared category wise and is around 45- 50 for General category candidates.
18-year-old launches India’s first print newspaper Aggregator - Paperboy
Jul 31, 2017, at 06:47 pm
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS):Bangalore based Jonna Venkata Karthik Raja, the 18 year old Founder of Paperboy, is ecstatic as his 15 months of toil has finally come to fruition.
Flexible men result in successful women, says study
Jul 31, 2017, at 04:02 am
London, July 30 (IBNS): Women whose partners take advantage of flexible working hours see a significant increase in their own earnings.
Jul 29, 2017, at 07:59 pm
Kolkata, Jul 29 (IBNS): Rakshak Foundation, a social welfare organization in association with the Directorate Of Correctional Services, West Bengal, recently launched the sale of jute products made by the inmates of Correctional Services under the theme 'Jute Story Beyond Bars' at a function in Kolkata.
Are you a Law aspirant? Learn More About AILET
Jul 29, 2017, at 06:58 pm
The number of applicants that appear for AILET is consistently increasing each year. Going by this trend, it is safe to infer that law will continue being a popular choice of discipline among students hailing from diverse academic streams.