West Bengal celebrates festival of colours

Mar 12, 2017, at 07:45 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS): Amid shades of different hues and happiness, West Bengal on Sunday celebrated the spring festival of Holi, which signifies the victory of good over evil.

Bhagoriya marks festivity of holi in tribal parts of Madhya Pradesh

Mar 12, 2017, at 07:31 pm

It was before the beginning of holi, but in Alirajpur in Madhya Pradesh, it's Bhagoriya festivity which marks the celebration. It starts almost fortnight or ten days before holi, after harvesting. It is held in the villages on various market (Haat) days.

The Sahara Star in Mumbai hosts special dinner and brunch for Holi

Mar 11, 2017, at 09:38 pm

Mumbai, Mar 11 (IBNS): Mumbai-based Hotel Sahara Star will host special dinner and brunch at its global cuisine restaurant, Earth Plate, on Sunday and Monday to mark the festival of colours, Holi.

IIT Hyderabad ace coding challenge TCS CodeVita Season Five

Mar 11, 2017, at 08:49 pm

Mumbai, Mar 11 (IBNS): Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad and Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology won the top three spots, respectively, at the coding challenge organised by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Visitors to Aahar 2017 in New Delhi get acquainted with Del Monte's wide range of products

Mar 11, 2017, at 08:24 pm

New Delhi, March 11 (IBNS): Del Monte, known for its branded processed food and beverage products in India, participated in Aahar 2017, an annual International Food and Hospitality fair held in New Delhi.

Harish Bhat's second book launched at Dalal Street Lit Fest 2017

Mar 11, 2017, at 01:37 am

Kolkata / Mumbai, Mar 10 (IBNS): 'The Curious Marketer: Expeditions in Branding and Consumer Behaviour', a new book by bestselling author Harish Bhat, Brand Custodian, Tata Sons, was launched on Friday by R. Gopalakrishnan, Former Director, Tata Sons, at the Dalal Street Lit Fest 2017, an initiative by the BSE Institute Limited.

Workshop on traditional folk music Jhumur to be held in Kolkata

Mar 10, 2017, at 11:51 pm

Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, with financial support from the Sangeet Natak Akademi, will hold a 17-day workshop on ‘Traditional Jhumur Songs of Bengal’ from Tuesday.

Rabindra Bharati University to hold Annual Art Exhibition in Kolkata

Mar 10, 2017, at 11:50 pm

Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Bratya Basu, West Bengal's Minister for Information, Technology and Electronics, will inaugurate the annual art exhibition by the students of Rabindra Bharati University's Faculty of Visual Arts on March 14.

A mellifluous start to Hindu School bicentenary celebrations

Mar 09, 2017, at 07:00 pm

Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): Kolkata was treated to a veritable musical feast when Padmasree Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, and Gima Award winner and new-age percussionist Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, recently came together to perform at the 200th Foundation Day celebration of the Hindu School.

Shashi Tharoor’s “Inglorious Empire” unveiled in London

Mar 09, 2017, at 06:45 pm

London/Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): The British edition of Dr Shashi Tharoor’s latest book “Inglorious Empire” (An Era of Darkness) was formally unveiled at a function in London by Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Y K Sinha.

Fitness to me is how to deal with life positively: Milind Soman

Mar 08, 2017, at 08:27 pm

Former supermodel and fitness expert Milind Soman was present in Kolkata at an event “Walking Warriors-The Women of Today” to speak about the Pinkathon, the biggest women’s run in India and its debut run here. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks exclusively with him.

City of Joy keeps musical tryst with Indian classical maestros

Mar 08, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): What happens when maestros like Pandit Viswamohan Bhatt, Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya and Pandit Daya Shankar join ace percussionist Bickram Ghosh on stage to stir up a symphony for an audience in a city known for its discerning music lovers?

Fashion choreographer Lokesh Sharma joins India Intimate Fashion Week

Mar 08, 2017, at 06:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS) India Intimate Fashion Week (IIFW) is all set to roll out first season, for which they have a dedicated team who are all about taking Intimate Wear fashion beyond the taboo.

Mufti launches its first travel retail store at CSIA

Mar 07, 2017, at 10:05 pm

Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): With an ambition to enhance the retail experience of male air travelers transiting through the city, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport has announced the inauguration of the fashion brand for men – Mufti at its Terminal 1.

People hardly know about true meaning of health: Milind Soman

Mar 07, 2017, at 09:28 pm

Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): Former supermodel and fitness expert Milind Soman has said that he has always been inspired by women in life as he attended an event in the eastern city ahead of Pinkathon, India’s biggest women’s run founded by him.

Women who walk the extra mile in rural India

Mar 07, 2017, at 09:13 pm

Child Rights and You (CRY) this Women’s Day (Mar 8) salutes unsung women who are working hard to invest their time and efforts in the present of our children, so that their future turns out brighter!

Indian women continue to be viewed as supplementary bread earners in families, finds survey

Mar 07, 2017, at 08:39 pm

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Women are the backbone of the family as homemakers, as well as, employees in the workforce.

Harley-Davidson India inaugurates Ladies of Harley as its 28th Chapter

Mar 07, 2017, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi /Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): Harley-Davidson has been paving the way for leisure riding in the country, transcending the boundaries of gender and age.

Bengali folk singer Kalika Prasad dies in a car accident

Mar 07, 2017, at 07:44 pm

Burdwan/Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS):Popular Bengali folk singer Kalika Prasad Bhattacharjee died in a car accident in West Bengal's Hoogly district on Tuesday morning.

Could technology improve the lives of people living with dementia?

Mar 07, 2017, at 02:57 am

Queensland, Mar 6 (IBNS): Being able to tell your family you love them, order a meal at a cafe, and talk to friends are all things most people take for granted— but for people living with dementia, communication difficulties can lead to isolation.

Affordable Luxury – Pre-Owned Luxury: The concept of ‘Shared Economy’ is finally making Luxury affordable

Mar 07, 2017, at 01:35 am

Kolkata college vandalized during TMCP's group tussle

Mar 06, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Kolkata, Mar 6 (IBNS): Students' union room in south Kolkata's Charuchandra College was ransacked and several students were injured during a clash between two rival groups of state's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s students wing- Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP)- on Monday afternoon, reports said.

Blenders Pride Magical Nights dazzles Guwahati with multiple reflections of style

Mar 06, 2017, at 01:59 am

Guwahati, Mar 5 (IBNS): Blenders Pride Magical Nights dazzled Guwahati, showcasing multiple reflections of style on Saturday night.

My urge to enjoy the inconclusive makes me a poet: Sonnet Mondal

Mar 05, 2017, at 06:01 pm

Frankfinn inaugurates Air Hostess Training Institute in Delhi

Mar 04, 2017, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): Frankfinn new Training Centre at South Extension, Delhi was today inaugurated by Jayant Krishna, Executive Director & Chief operating officer, NSDC. At the occasion, R.S Kohli, Director Frankfinn group and other officials of Frankfinn and Industry were also present.

92.7 Big FM honours best of the city with 'Best City Pride Awards'

Mar 03, 2017, at 10:53 pm

Kolkata, Mar 3 (IBNS): 92.7 BIG FM, India’s largest and No.1 radio network, known for pioneering innovative and relatable content, has announced a unique property for its listeners titled ‘BIG City Pride Awards’.

Four Indian photographers in 2017 Sony World Photography Awards shortlist

Mar 02, 2017, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Works of four Indian photographers have made it to the top 10 shortlist of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards in the Professional, Open and Student Focus competitions.

Kolkata charity calls for donations to help poor at screening of film on City of Joy's UK-born pavement doctor

Mar 02, 2017, at 07:19 pm

Kolkata, Mar 2 (Just Earth News): Kolkata-based Calcutta Rescue at the recent screening of a new award-winning film about Kolkata’s pavement doctor, Jack Preger, has urged all to come forward and donate generously for the cause of the poor and needy in the eastern city for whom the now octogenarian British doctor devoted his life.

Toronto's Alo named the best restaurant in Canada

Mar 02, 2017, at 04:47 am

Toronto, Mar 1 (IBNS): Toronto's Alo, opened in 2015 by Chef Patrick Kriss, has topped the 2017 list of 100 best restaurants in Canada jumping from the seventh spot on last year's list, media reports said.

Rotary Club of Calcutta Metropolitan hands over award to Mrinal Sen, others

Mar 01, 2017, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata, Feb 28 (IBNS): Rotary Club of Calcutta Metropolitan handed over Vocational Excellence Awards to legendary film maker Mrinal Sen ( at his residence), Anjan Dutta ( actor, director and singer), Debshankar Halder ( theatre actor), Dr Pradip Chopra ( Builder & Educationist), Dr AC Chakraborty ( Chartered Accountant) and Goutam Sarkar ( Footballer).