Shasthipada Chattopadhyay awarded ‘Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017’ by Sahitya Akademi
Jun 23, 2017, at 03:52 am
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Eminent Bengali writer Shasthipada Chattopadhyay has been awarded Bal Sahitya Puraskar for his contribution to children’s literature in Bengali for 2017 by the Sahitya Akademi.
The Mansion House: Stories of a lifetime by Dr Arunava Chattopadhyay
Jun 22, 2017, at 08:04 pm
A beautiful blend of Indian history and travelogue is what Dr. Arunava Chattopadhyay has served his readers in The Mansion House.
The gamut of human emotions never change, from Mahabharata to modern times
Jun 22, 2017, at 07:41 pm
Is the epic Mahabharata still relevant in our lives today? Yes, says author Ishita Sen in her book, 'Draupadi- A saga of love, life and destiny'.
Career Prospects in Film Making
Jun 22, 2017, at 06:45 pm
Google celebrates Oskar Fischinger's 117th birthday, doodles
Jun 22, 2017, at 02:37 pm
Mountain View, Jun 22 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Thursday celebrated German-American musician Oskar Fischinger's 117th birth anniversary by putting up an interactive doodle.
Jun 21, 2017, at 11:45 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): Taking forward the partnership with Ministry of AYUSH, Reebok India left no stone unturned in reaching out to yoga and fitness enthusiasts across the country on the occasion of International Yoga Day.
Jun 21, 2017, at 11:07 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris, in association with Tata Institute of Social Sciences’ School of Vocational Education (T.I.S.S.-SVE), brings the Golden Threshold Programme for students wanting to work in the hospitality industry.
Students of all races feel safer in ethnically diverse middle schools, UCLA researchers report
Jun 21, 2017, at 10:30 pm
London, June 21 (IBNS): Middle school students from a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds feel safer, less lonely and less bullied if they attend schools that are more diverse, UCLA researchers report on Wednesday in the journal Child Development.
Shortage of 3 lakh yoga instructors in India: ASSOCHAM
Jun 21, 2017, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): Fast growing awareness about the benefits of yoga and government encouragement, India today faces a shortage of about 3 lakh yoga instructors as against the requirement of over 5 lakhs yoga practitioners, says the ASSOCHAM paper released coinciding with the “International Yoga Dayâ€.
The beginning of the summer solstice is also celebrated as World Music Day
Jun 21, 2017, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): June 21, the longest day of the year, or the beginning of the summer solstice, is celebrated by World Music Day all over the world, especially in France, according to media reports.
Indian celebs tweet special messages on Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2017, at 03:47 pm
Mumbai, Jun 21 (IBNS): Indian celebrities lit up Twitter on Wednesday morning by posting special messages on the occasion of Yoga Day.
Colgate-Palmolive India launches Scholarship Offers for 2017
Jun 21, 2017, at 01:29 am
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) Colgate-Palmolive India Limited, the market leader in Oral Care, has launched its annual Colgate Scholarship Offer.
Assam govt. to appoint 20,000 teachers in next three months
Jun 20, 2017, at 10:04 pm
Guwahati, June 20 (IBNS): Assam government will appoint 20,000 teachers in next three months.
Jun 20, 2017, at 04:09 am
Mumbai/ Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): The Big Little Book Award (BLBA), an award to honour contribution of Indian authors and illustrators to children’s literature, is inviting nominations for its second edition.
'World shifting focus to growing luxury consumer base in India'
Jun 19, 2017, at 09:56 pm
Journalist-actor-corporate communication professional Mahul Brahma's maiden book Decoding Luxe is a book on luxury brands, exploring their various facets. Brahma is a luxury commentator and columnist who heads corporate communications and branding for Tata group company mjunction. A former journalist, he also dabbles in acting with his debut film screened at Cannes Film Festival. IBNS writer Suman Das in conversation
Amway India introduces new variants of Deodorants
Jun 19, 2017, at 09:46 pm
Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): Amway India, a direct selling FMCG company, on Monday said it has rejuvenated its deodorant portfolio by introducing 2 new variants of fragrances.
Calicut University- What to do after Trial Allotment?
Jun 19, 2017, at 09:11 pm
Bandhan-Konnagar empowers 17 lakh families in 17 years
Jun 18, 2017, at 08:28 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Bandhan-Konnagar, a not-for-profit organization which has been working in the fields of education, health and women empowerment, on Sunday celebrated “Development Day†on completion of 17 years of its existence.
Google depicts "Cactus Father" as tribute on Father's Day
Jun 18, 2017, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): A father is an indispensable part of a son or daughter's life, a part which nourishes and enriches the persona while preparing him or her to face the challenges of the world.
Kalki Koechlin visits Kolkata, launches new product of Gillette Venus
Jun 18, 2017, at 02:39 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin launched a new product of Gillette Venus, Breeze razor, during her recent visit to Kolkata.
Tata Salt beats the heat with 'Sehat ka Charger' campaign
Jun 17, 2017, at 04:53 am
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Tata Salt on Friday kicked off the 'Sehat ka Charger' campaign in Kolkata.
Monkey Bar offers special offers on Father's Day
Jun 17, 2017, at 02:45 am
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Keeping the Father's Day in mind, Monkey Bar, a gastropub, have planned a raucous day.
JW Marriott Kolkata introduces special menu for Father’s Day
Jun 16, 2017, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Father’s Day is here, and JW Kitchen is ready to lay out a perfect of scrumptious and mouth-watering delicacies.
KFC’s TVC for new Chick & Share Buckets puts the spotlight on close friendships
Jun 16, 2017, at 08:53 pm
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Food joint KFC India just released a TVC for its ‘Chick & Share’ buckets that celebrates the closeness and craziness that is your inner-crew.
Jun 16, 2017, at 06:34 pm
Jagriti Yatra is on a different trip, quite literally. It sparks creative enterprise and encourages development through a journey across India moving on railway tracks. New York based writer for SPAN, Carrie Loewenthal Massey, reports
Bhupen Hazarika national award conferred to Arunachal born Assamese writer
Jun 16, 2017, at 03:04 am
Guwahati, June 15 (IBNS): Sahitya Akademi Award winning eminent writer Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi has been nominated for the prestigious Sarhad’s 5th Bhupen Hazarika National Award-2017.
Jun 15, 2017, at 10:21 pm
Thimpu, Jun 15 (IBNS): The eight edition of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, a literary, arts and cultural festival, will be held in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, from August 25-27 this year.
Jun 14, 2017, at 09:48 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS): The country’s most coveted fashion stage, Lakmé Fashion Week, held the biggest model hunt - Lakmé Fashion Week Model Auditions in partnership with TRESemmé for the Winter/Festive 2017 season at The St. Regis, Mumbai recently.
Jun 13, 2017, at 11:05 pm
Gurgaon, June 13 (IBNS): SpiceJet, a low-cost carrier, has launched its new retail venture, SpiceStyle!
KFC’s launches all new ‘Chick & Share’
Jun 13, 2017, at 10:58 pm
Kolkata,June 13 (IBNS): Fast-food joint KFC has presented the perfect value meal for group-sharing –the KFC Chick & Share Buckets.