Kuchipudi dancers mesmerize audiences at WTM London
Nov 11, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Vijayawada, Nov 11 (IBNS): Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism and Culture (I/C), Government of India, inaugurated the Incredible India pavilion at World Travel Market London 2016, along with Vinod Zutshi, Secretary-Tourism, Government of India, and Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Government of Odisha.
Bollywood heroes: Times are a-changing
Nov 11, 2016, at 07:51 pm
From depicting romance to anger and then to the raging revenge of the don, the Bollywood hero has changed over time. This is also because of changing values and circumstances, analyses Shoma A. Chatterji
Kolkata to witness the AHSI’s House Plant Show 2016
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:15 am
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Agri –Horticultural Society of India (AHSI), founded in 1820 and pioneered Agricultural and Horticultural Shows in the country is organizing House Plant Show-2016 from Nov 10 to 13 jointly with the West Bengal Food Processing Industries & Horticulture department and the National Horticulture Board of Govt. of India.
Bengal Chamber initiative throws light on city's unsung legacy: the municipal heritage
Nov 09, 2016, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): Not only Kolkata's built heritage but also the city's municipal heritage deserves to be studied and preserved said Alapan Bandopadhyay, IAS, while delivering the keynote address at the first Calcutta Talks organised by the Bengal Chamber recently.
Amitav Ghosh to receive the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 09, 2016, at 02:38 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016 will be conferred on acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh.
YouTube video showing man preparing curry with 300 eggs goes viral
Nov 08, 2016, at 11:10 pm
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): A simple YouTube video where an Indian man is seen preparing a rustic egg recipe in the outdoors has kept netizens busy watching it.
Manyavar appoints ace cricketer Virat Kohli as its official ambassador
Nov 08, 2016, at 03:11 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Manyavar, a leading brand in men's ethnic wear, announced the appointment of cricket icon Virat Kohli as the official ambassador for the brand.
Union Textiles Minister unveils tie-up between India Handloom Brand and BIBA
Nov 08, 2016, at 01:10 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Ministry of Textiles has joined hands with the ethnic apparel brand BIBA and has launched India Handloom Brandgarments at BIBA’s flagship store at Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi on Monday.
Amway opens Express Pick & Pay Store in Kharagpur
Nov 08, 2016, at 12:59 am
Kharagpur, Nov 7 (IBNS): Amway India, a direct selling FMCG Company, has launched an Express Pick & Pay store in Kharagpur recently.
Pearson VUE launches Finacle Certification Exams globally
Nov 08, 2016, at 12:22 am
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Pearson VUE, a global computer-based testing company, has signed an agreement with EdgeVerve to be a provider of Finacle global certification exams.
Nukkadwala opens its first outlet in Delhi
Nov 07, 2016, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Nukkadwala, an Indian QSR (quick service restaurant) chain of Vatika Group, has opened its first store in New Delhi at PVR Anupam Complex in Saket.
Millions march on rivers' bank to offer prayers to setting Sun in Bihar
Nov 06, 2016, at 08:07 pm
Patna, Nov 6 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Millions marched on the rivers' bank, ponds or near other water bodies on Sunday to offer prayers to the setting Sun in Bihar during Chhath, one of the biggest festivals of the Hindus.
Airtel, Round Table India announces the launch of ‘Airtel Run for Education, 2016’
Nov 05, 2016, at 11:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): Round Table India, the national social service organization, and Bharti Airtel today announced the 3rd Edition of Airtel Run for Education 2016, Kolkata– a fund raising sporting event contributing towards the cause of education for underprivileged children.
Students, ladies participate in large numbers in CMO’s Vigilance Awareness Week events
Nov 05, 2016, at 10:59 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): As part of the nationwide observance of Vigilance Awareness Week on the theme of ‘Public Participation in Promoting Integrity and Eradicating Corruption’ from Oct 31 to Nov 5, SAIL’s Kolkata-headquartered Central Marketing Organisation (CMO) organized various events involving school and college students and its own employees and their families.
Serendipity Arts Festival celebrates performers and artists of the East
Nov 05, 2016, at 02:15 am
Kolkata, Nov 4, (IBNS): Serendipity Arts Festival, India’s premier, curated, interdisciplinary arts festival, will witness participation from nine celebrated artists and performers from East India.
NCERT can immensely help promote Northeast India
Nov 05, 2016, at 01:57 am
Guwahati, Nov 4 (IBNS): The books published by the NCERT should have more detail information about the history, culture, people, lifestyle, destinations etc., of India's vastly unexplored and pristine but picturesque mosaic of ethnicity and bio-diversity hotspots-this was what highlighted in a seminar on 'destination Northeast and Awesome Assam' held as part of the on-going North East Festival organized in Guwahati.
Sony opens registration for the 4th edition of Global Math Challenge
Nov 04, 2016, at 06:02 pm
Kolkata, Nov 4, (IBNS): Electronics giant Sony recently opened free registration for the fourth edition of Global Math Challenge (GMC), an online contest for Math lovers across age groups, from Nov 17 to 19, 2016.
PMO ensures poor student gets admitted in Bihar public school
Nov 03, 2016, at 07:58 pm
PATNA, Nov 3 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The dream of a poor student to get admission in a premier school has come true after intervention by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Guwahati to host Don Bosco School Principals from Nov 4
Nov 03, 2016, at 02:00 am
Guwahati, Nov 2 (IBNS) : The 4th National Education Conference of Don Bosco School Principals will be held at Don Bosco School, Panbazar, Guwahati on Nov 4-6.
Halloween celebrated around the world, even airports put us scary show
Nov 02, 2016, at 08:17 am
Toronto, Nov 1 (IBNS) Halloween, the festival to remember the dead, was celebrated across the world on Monday with the fever of the festivity even gripping airports where the airline staff dressed like ghosts and entertained the flyers.
West Bengal celebrates 'Bhai Phota'
Nov 01, 2016, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata, Nov 1 (IBNS): Brother and their sisters across West Bengal celebrated 'Bhai Phota' on Tuesday.
Government is committed to make higher education accessible to all: Assam CM
Oct 29, 2016, at 11:38 pm
Guwahati, Oct 29 (IBNS): Reiterating that the government has fulfilled its commitment given in the budget speech for making higher education free for economically underprivileged students, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that this is just the beginning of a new era in education sector of the state.
India lights up to celebrate Diwali
Oct 29, 2016, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Indians on Saturday readied themselves to revel in the festive spirit of Diwali.
Kailash Satyarthi urges people to opt for crackers-free Diwali
Oct 29, 2016, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Nobel laureate and children rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Saturday urged Indians to opt for a crackers-free Diwali.
Dylan should have won the Nobel Prize a few years back: Valentine Shipley
Oct 29, 2016, at 08:48 pm
A veteran in the Indian rock circuit, Valentine Shipley was in Kolkata to enthrall the audience in the seventh season of Harley Rock Riders. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the rockstar before the concert as they discussed Bob Dylan, Indian rock music and bikes. Excerpts:
Bengal gears up to celebrate Kali Puja
Oct 29, 2016, at 06:12 pm
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IBNS): The Bengali community on Saturday geared up to celebrate Kali Puja.
ATDC students celebrate Diwali
Oct 29, 2016, at 05:48 pm
Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 29 (IBNS): As the festival of lights is approaching, students of Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) celebrated Diwali on Friday.
Boost to Skill India: HAL-IISc to set-up skill development centre at Chitradurga
Oct 29, 2016, at 12:50 am
Chitradurga, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Bhoomi puja (a ritual) for construction of HAL-IISc Skill Development Centre was performed at Challakere in Chitradurga district around 230 km from Bengaluru by T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL, Prof. Anurag Kumar, Director, IISc and others recently.
Axis Bank rolls out Splash 2016
Oct 28, 2016, at 10:25 pm
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Private bank Axis Bank, in association with NITI Aayog, IIT-Bombay, National Institute of Design and ISRO, on Friday announced ‘Splash 2016’, a pan India painting competition for children in the age group of 7 – 15 years.
Sushil Kumar would be a good addition to the WWE roster: Sheamus
Oct 28, 2016, at 08:04 pm
As part of WWE's extension programme, WWE superstar Sheamus toured India recently. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the athlete regarding Sushil Kumar, India and his love for wrestling. Excerpts: