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IIFT Exam Pattern - Score 16+ in IIFT Quantitative Aptitude

Jul 29, 2017, at 06:25 pm

IIFT 2017 is just around the corner. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will conduct IIFT in November2017. The exam will be conducted for admission to post graduate management programmes offered by leading colleges and universities across the nation accepting IIFT Scores.

CEE-AMPAI (Masters) announces revised dates for Entrance Examinations for MBA, MCA, M. Tech & M. Pharm

Jul 27, 2017, at 10:03 pm

New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): CEE- AMPAI - MASTERS- 2017- W.B. Entrance Examination will be on 6th August 2017 instead of 30th July, 2017 due to natural calamity.

Indian comic book illustrators sought by overseas publishers

Jul 27, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Art in its various forms have always found appreciation in India and it is indeed no surprise that Indian comic book artists are now in global demand and overseas publishers lining up to get their artworks done by Indian artists.

Scholarship from Colgate helps a budding footballer move closer to his dreams

Jul 27, 2017, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata, Jul 27 (IBNS): Talha Sahedar Rahaman, a six-year old from Howrah in West Bengal, took a step closer to his aspiration of becoming a footballer, as the latest recipient of Colgate Scholarship Offer.

Students debate global child rights issues at Model United Nations

Jul 27, 2017, at 02:36 pm

Kolkata, July 27 (IBNS): The rain-soaked city of Kolkata witnessed a bunch of young students step into the shoes of seasoned diplomats, and talk about serious global issues ranging from child rights to cross-border human trafficking.

Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance rolls out new TVC for its term insurance plan

Jul 27, 2017, at 04:11 am

Mumbai, July 26 (IBNS): Private life insurance company Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance has launched a new television commercial (TVC) for its flagship online offering – iSelect Term Plan.

Author Debasish Rath tries to find out if men are emotionally vulnerable too contrary to popular belief

Jul 26, 2017, at 11:33 pm

Men and women come from different planets is a remark we often hear in the context of difference in gender personality traits. But the latest novel by Debasish Rath titled, “The For Loop” puts a big question mark at the end of this remark.

Self publishing is encouraging professionals from various fields to write books

Jul 26, 2017, at 11:27 pm

With the growing rate of book readers day by day, book publishing has become a commercial area for writers and professionals to earn money and transfer knowledge. Self-publishing has widened the scope for new and established authors.

Lakmé Absolute, Sanjay Garg set to weave a spectacular opening night at Lakmé Fashion Week

Jul 26, 2017, at 10:28 pm

Kolkata / Mumbai, July 26 (IBNS): India’s most coveted fashion platform, Lakmé Fashion Week will take the contemporary- traditional route with Sanjay Garg showcasing his aesthetically rich collection at the Lakmé Grand Opening Night on Day 1 of Lakmé Fashion Week Winter -Festive 2017.

Social media wooing away time spent on newspaper reading, TV viewing: ASSOCHAM

Jul 26, 2017, at 09:32 pm

New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): While it is true that the Indian newspaper industry remains robust with a print order of about 62 million and the common households continue to remain loyal to their morning newspapers, the time spent on reading among the family members is witnessing a sharp inclination in favour of social media, with Facebook leading the pack,” the ASSOCHAM Paper observed.

Emirates highlights female role models in aviation with simulator challenge

Jul 24, 2017, at 09:10 pm

Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): Championing the importance of women’s contributions to the growth and development of aviation, aviation major Emirates recently hosted Shaesta Waiz for a Boeing 777 simulator challenge in its home base of Dubai.

Here come the Sundarban tigers

Jul 22, 2017, at 09:25 am

Tiger--the King of Jungle--may be facing a bleak future in parts of India, but in the renowned Sunderbans National Park, famous for the big cat, its number is stable while human death rate from attacks has also declined. Pritha Lahiri reports

Why XAT? What top scorers have to say.

Jul 21, 2017, at 08:57 pm

Jihad: Turkey ditches Darwin's Theory of Evolution for a more 'jingoistic' lesson

Jul 21, 2017, at 07:21 pm

Ankara, Jul 21 (IBNS): The idea that impressionable minds might find Darwin's Theory of Evolution a bit tough to handle has prompted Turkey to swap it for a more jingoistic lesson on 'Jihad'.

Skipper Foundation touches lives of around 700 underprivileged girl child

Jul 20, 2017, at 12:21 am

Kolkata, July 19 (IBNS): Skipper Foundation, the CSR and philanthropic arm of Skipper Group, brings around 700 girl children under the ambit of its CSR programmes “BETI PADHAO ABHIYAAN”.

Greater Noida: INOX begins operation at Omaxe Connaught Place

Jul 19, 2017, at 11:44 pm

Greater Noida, July 19 (IBNS): The two leading names in the country- Omaxe Ltd, one of India’s leading real estate developers and INOX Leisure Limited, India’s premier multiplex chain have joined hands to provide wholesome entertain experience to the people of Delhi NCR.

Swiggy’s revamped app launched

Jul 19, 2017, at 11:06 pm

New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): Food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday announced the launch of its revamped app.

The Dubious Relationship: A contemporary look at single-motherhood and social norms

Jul 19, 2017, at 06:49 pm

“The Dubious Relationship”, written by two young women, Sinjini Sinha and Dipsikha Ray, and published by Power Publishers, is a treat to read from the very beginning.

Children, teachers, guardians join to celebrate 15th Foundation Day of Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalaya

Jul 17, 2017, at 10:48 pm

Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): Some things happen suddenly and then take form when you least expect it. That’s how it all happened with Mrs. Nalini Mukherji while she was in her early morning walk through the village of Madurdaha .

Titan launches Dash sunglasses for kids

Jul 17, 2017, at 09:16 pm

Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): Tapping into the kids’ category for the first time, lifestyle good manufacturing major Titan has introduced Dash sunglasses.

Keeping Faith: A photographic record of Indian religious traditions in the US

Jul 17, 2017, at 07:55 pm

Kolkata, Jul 17 (IBNS): The ultimate aim of all religions is harmony said Avatar Singh, representing a popular Gurudwara in Kolkata, thus putting in a nutshell the theme of the photo-exhibition and an inter-faith meet organised at the city's The American Center recently.

Public spaces in Kolkata to become canvas for street art festival

Jul 17, 2017, at 06:23 pm

Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): Soon Kolkata, often hailed by many as India's cultural capital, is to witness the transformation of its public spaces into a canvas for artists through the commencement of the Kolkata Street Art Festival under the aegis of Berger Paints, a leading paint manufacturing company of India.

Fear of crime is contagious, even in low crime communities, finds study

Jul 17, 2017, at 01:47 am

London, July 16 (IBNS): Fear of crime is perpetuated by the opinion of others, and often doesn’t correlate to the actual likelihood of experiencing crime, according to new UCL research.

KTM organizes a spectacular stunt show in Chittoor

Jul 15, 2017, at 11:59 pm

Chittoor, July 15 (IBNS) KTM, the European Racing Legend, conducted breath-taking KTM Stunt show in Chittoor.

Lilly Singh appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador

Jul 15, 2017, at 10:54 pm

Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): Actress, comedian, and author, Lilly Singh was appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador at a special event on Saturday in New Delhi.

Kolkata: Rush for the inaugural discount at Head Turners Sports Salon

Jul 14, 2017, at 11:50 pm

Kolkata, Jul 14 (IBNS): The fashion-conscious sports lovers of Kolkata now do not have to tear their hair on how to get their hero's hair cut. Head Turners, a popular salon chain, is ready to help at their first-of-its kind sports themed salon in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Rush for the inaugural discount at Head Turners Sports Salon

Jul 14, 2017, at 11:38 pm

Kolkata, Jul 14 (IBNS): The fashion-conscious sports lovers of Kolkata now do not have to tear their hair on how to get their hero's hair cut. Head Turners, a popular salon chain, is ready to help at their first-of-its kind sports themed salon in Kolkata.

Central government funded K11 Academy of Fitness Sciences to open training centre in Kolkata

Jul 14, 2017, at 10:50 pm

Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): A career as a fitness or a gym instructor can be a rewarding experience provided one has the right training and certifications, said Kaizzad Capadia, co-founder and director of K11 Academy of Fitness Sciences (K11), recently, while announcing that an academy will be soon opened in Kolkata.

Lost Lustre: A hunt for a stolen gem that will take you on an Alaskan cruise as well

Jul 14, 2017, at 10:06 pm

Everybody loves a good mystery. And any good mystery book is just incomplete without adventure. But the problem is finding a good book of mystery with an engaging adventure thrown in. So it was with some trepidation that I picked up the 'Lost Lustre' by Akanksha Chokshi.