Journalist turned author Amrita Mukherjee releases her second book Museum of Memories
Apr 26, 2017, at 08:39 pm
The warmth and easy candour exuded by author Amrita Mukherjee belie the extreme emotions expressed in her book found out IBNS correspondent Tanushree Sen during her candid interview of the journalist-turned-author. Mukherjee's second book ‘Museum of Memories’, a collection of thirteen short stories, was recently launched in Kolkata.
Creambell woos Kolkatans with its new range ‘Chockerz’
Apr 26, 2017, at 08:36 pm
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): Creambell, one of India’s fastest growing ice cream brand, launched its ‘Chockerz’ brand of products in Kolkata recently.
Life of a Rascal: An unconventional book penned by Indranil Majumdar
Apr 26, 2017, at 08:07 pm
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): Written by Indranil Majumdar and published by Power Publishers, the book 'Life of a Rascal' tracks the story of a man named Arjun, an inventor born much ahead of his time and who went on to live through a period that was changing rapidly.
Apr 25, 2017, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Unilever brand Magnum Ice-cream recently launched a bold ad campaign daring ‘Pleasure Seekers’ to let go and courageously push their pleasure boundaries with its latest ‘Unleash Your Wild Side’ campaign.
Apr 25, 2017, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) has announced it is offering the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program India, in cooperation with the IIHMR University, Jaipur.
The Bestseller: An anthology of six short stories by Nidra Naik
Apr 25, 2017, at 08:45 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): An anthology of short stories, named “The Bestseller†by Nidra Naik is what I have been hooked to for the last few days. The collection contains six short stories.
Gita For Professionals simplifies the lessons from the iconic book for everyone
Apr 25, 2017, at 07:51 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Gita For Professionals, a self-help style book written by Dr Anil Bhalla and published by Power Publishers, is a book that caught my attention recently.
Abir Chatterjee, Bratya Basu launch Arindam Basu's Millennium Memories from Power Publishers Prime
Apr 25, 2017, at 07:20 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Millennium Memories, a book by journalist-turned-PR professional Arindam Basu capturing the vignettes of Kolkata one revelled during growing up days, was launched last Friday at Story, the bookshop on Elgin Road, in association with Power Publishers
When it comes to dining, the sky’s the limit in Monaco this July
Apr 25, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Monte Carlo, Monaco, Apr 25 (NITN) For only 10 days (from 7 – 16 July 2017), Monaco Tourism Board brings to tourists and foodies an unforgettable experience over the Principality of Monaco with the coveted once-in-a-lifetime-event Dinner in the Sky in Monaco.
Ambulances respond more slowly in summer and winter - study
Apr 25, 2017, at 02:10 am
London, Apr 24 (IBNS): Ambulance response times in London worsen when air temperatures rise or fall beyond certain limits in summer and winter, according to a new study.
Himalaya forays into mom and baby retails
Apr 25, 2017, at 01:09 am
Bengaluru, Apr 24 (IBNS) Himalaya BabyCare, a leading homegrown BabyCare brand from The Himalaya Drug Company, on Monday announced the launch of its first exclusive shop in Jayanagar of Bengaluru, for moms and babies.
Management guru MB Athreya launches Manthan: Art & Science of Developing Leaders
Apr 24, 2017, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi Apr 24 (IBNS): India needs to prepare a pool of future leaders ready to scale greater heights in a fiercely competitive global economy that faces challenges of climate change, rising inequality and terrorism.
Apr 24, 2017, at 09:56 pm
Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Tata group today felicitated the city-level winners of the ‘Tata Building India School Essay Competition 2015-16’ from West Bengal and Jharkhand at the Kala Kunj Auditorium in Kolkata.
Apr 24, 2017, at 08:03 pm
The emerald landscape of tea gardens in Assam hide a healthcare lacunae among its women workers whose nimble fingers pluck the two leaves and a bud, invaluable to the industry. Activists from the community are now trying to change their condition. Ranjita Biswas reports from Sonitpur district on the north bank of the Brahmaputra
BlueStone.com projects West Bengal as a key market for growth
Apr 23, 2017, at 02:27 am
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Catering to the new age consumer with a wide collection of designs and themes, BlueStone.com, India’s leading online destination for fine jewellery, is witnessing steady growth in traditional markets such as West Bengal.
Prosenjit, Tisca Chopra launch The Wrong Turn in Kolkata
Apr 22, 2017, at 11:04 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS) Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee and actress Tisca Chopra launched authors Sanjay Chopra and Namita Roy Ghose's book “The Wrong Turn: Love and Betrayal in the Time of Netaji†at the Hyatt Regency here on Friday.
The Bengal Chamber hosts fifth edition of its
Apr 22, 2017, at 09:40 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Saturday organised the fifth edition of its "Sit and Draw Competition 2017" for school children, on the occasion of Earth Day, at The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM).
A comic book that took 2 years to complete and cost millions
Apr 21, 2017, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): One of the most expensive comic books created in India is all set to hit the bookstores this month.
Gurgaon to witness adrenaline rush at Motor Fest
Apr 21, 2017, at 09:19 pm
Gurgaon, Apr 21 (IBNS): This weekend Gurgaon is set to come alive with an exhilarating Motor Fest.
Oh! Calcutta offering weekday discounts as part of its 20th birthday celebration
Apr 21, 2017, at 07:28 pm
Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): No matter where he travels to, a box of 'gondhoraj lebu' is part of his luggage, admitted restaurateur Anjan Chatterjee because he must infuse his meals with this typically aromatic lime from Bengal.
Apr 20, 2017, at 03:35 am
Music is high on the country’s cultural agenda but Western Classical music has somehow missed the bus in the current scenario. Surangama Guha reports
Arijit Dutta,Pinaki Ghosh participate in Start-up Summit 2017 in Kolkata
Apr 19, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Arijit Dutta, Managing Director, Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd along with Pinaki Ghosh, Co-founder , Power Publishers, recently spoke on 'How to Build a Brand' during an event here.
Dress in summer cool cottons from Kamala, CCI's retail outlet in Kolkata
Apr 19, 2017, at 06:51 pm
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Kamala, the Kolkata-based retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, recently presented its new collection of textiles, to mark the Bengali New Year.
Power Publishers in association with Oxford Bookstore hosts the launch of 'Transformation'
Apr 19, 2017, at 03:51 am
Kolkata, 17th April (IBNS): 'Transformation', a novel on gender dysphoria written by Jaya Rajgopalan was launched at Oxford Bookstore in association with Power Publishers, a self -publishing company.
Baichung Bhutia becomes world peace ambassador
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former Indian football star Bhaichung Bhutia, the highly renowned former Indian soccer player (striker), rightly considered the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena, has joined hands with Peace Chocs.
Genext Students launches services in Pune
Apr 17, 2017, at 11:27 pm
Genext Students launches services in Pune
Bandel Church Prior appeals for peace, harmony
Apr 16, 2017, at 07:10 pm
Bandel, WB, Apr 16 (IBNS): Delivering his Easter message on Sunday, Fr T L Francis, the head priest of Marian Shrine (Bandel Church), in West Bengal appealed to people to live life with peace and harmony while keeping an attitude of forgiveness and tolerance towards others.
Apr 15, 2017, at 11:07 pm
Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): Almost a hundred years back, Scottish businessman David Yule came to India and took over the Andrew Yule & Co. - a conglomerate with diversified interests set up by his uncles.
Bengali community celebrates Poila Baishakh today
Apr 15, 2017, at 09:34 pm
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): West Bengal on Saturday ushered in its new year with fresh fervour, joy, hope and aspirations amid the exchange of hugs and wishes within the Bengali community which is celebrating the auspicious occasion of Poila Baishakh (the first day of the Bengali calendar), which marks the 'Nababarsho' or the Bengali new year.
Apr 15, 2017, at 09:02 pm
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): On Tuesday, India, along with other countries will observe the International Day for Monuments and Sites, with 'Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Tourism' as the theme for 2017.