Leading Kolkata colleges battle it out at the Jefferson Debates
Aug 11, 2016, at 11:04 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Leading Kolkata colleges debated strongly but wisely on the topic 'Presidential Systems tend to focus Electoral Campaigns on Personalities rather than Political Platforms' at the fifth edition of ‘The Jefferson Debates’ organised by The American Centre Kolkata and iLEAD on Wednesday.
Kolkata to host TCS IT Wiz 2016 on Aug 31
Aug 11, 2016, at 10:03 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions firm, announced today that TCS IT Wiz 2016 – India’s largest technology quiz for schools will be held in Kolkata on Aug 31, at Kalamandir in Kolkata.
Aug 11, 2016, at 09:07 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Starmark and Penguin Books, in association with FYLO( Young FICCI Ladies Organisation), organised an evening with Emraan Hashmi, at Kolkata's The Taj Bengal to celebrate the launch of his book The Kiss Of Life. The book has been co-authored by Bilal Siddiqi.
iLEAD and American Center pulls off another brilliant year of Inter-College ‘Jefferson Debate’
Aug 11, 2016, at 07:41 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Reputed colleges of the city participated in a fierce battle of words and reasons, as the American Center (US Consulate), in association with iLEAD presented ‘Jefferson Debates’ on the 10th of August. In its 5th edition, the Debate was a resounding success as participants spoke for and against the motion, ‘Presidential Systems tend to focus Electoral Campaigns on Personalities rather than Political Platforms’.
Aug 11, 2016, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): The American Center Kolkata and iLEAD presented 'The Jefferson Debates V,' a series of inter collegiate debate competitions addressing some of today's most relevant topics.
Serendipity Arts Trust announces the first edition of Serendipity Arts Festival to be held in Goa
Aug 10, 2016, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Serendipity Arts Trust, a Munjal initiative for the promotion of creativity in arts and culture, announces Serendipity Arts Festival.
Mansi Midha launches her new Salon and Academy in Delhi
Aug 10, 2016, at 05:20 am
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Celebrity makeover artist Mansi Midha launched her new Salon and Academy on Sunday in Rajouri Garden, Delhi.
Lakme and Sabyasachi come together once again for a finale like never before
Aug 10, 2016, at 05:10 am
Kolkata/Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS): The upcoming Winter Festive edition of Lakme Fashion Week promises to be bigger and better as celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee returns to the very stage where he made his debut, but this time as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer.
LinkedIn, Accenture partner to host HackFest 2016
Aug 10, 2016, at 04:54 am
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS) LinkedIn and Accenture are partnering to host HackFest 2016, a non-stop 20-hour challenge in Bangalore from Sept 24-25 during which students from across India will have a unique opportunity to solve real-world business and human challenges through innovative approaches and game-changing ideas.
Going Greek at Canada's largest street festival
Aug 08, 2016, at 06:36 pm
Toronto, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Krinos Taste of the Danforth, one of Canada’s largest street festival, with more than 1.65 million attendees annually, is one of the best multi-cultural facets of the city of Toronto where one, irrespective of country of origin, gets a chance to pretend to be a Greek for a day, says Debarati Mukherjee.
Infosys Science Foundation celebrates ‘Life’ at the fifth edition of ‘Limit Infinity’
Aug 08, 2016, at 05:33 pm
Bangalore, Aug 8, (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) in association with Sishu Griha Montessori and High School, recently organized the fifth edition of Limit Infinity, an inter-school fest aimed at fostering interest in science among school students, an official release said.
Tollywood actress Nusrat Jahan unveils Kolkata’s first ever skincare boutique
Aug 08, 2016, at 08:04 am
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): Tollywood star Nusrat Jahan recently inaugurated a first of its kind premium skin boutique in the city that seeks to address aging and skincare.
HRD Minister inaugurates IIT Raipur
Aug 08, 2016, at 02:47 am
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): Union HRD Minister Prakas Javedkar on Sunday inaugurated IIT Raipur in Chhattisgarh at the campus of Government Engineering College, Raipur.
Craftsvilla to celebrate National Handloom Day with Ministry of Textiles
Aug 07, 2016, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, Aug 7: Craftsvilla, a shopping destinations is celebrating National Handloom Day on Aug 7, 2016 ,as an e-commerce partner of Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) that functions under the Ministry of Textiles to revive and sustain Indian Handloom Industry.
India to observe National Handloom Day on Sunday
Aug 07, 2016, at 12:42 am
New Delhi/Varanasi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The second National Handloom Day will be celebrated all over the country on Sunday, with the main function to be held in Varanasi where Sant Kabir Awards and National Handloom Awards will be presented.
Looking for global fusion on a veggie platter? Hakuna Matata!
Aug 06, 2016, at 07:34 pm
Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): A year ago, they dared to challenge tradition by serving global fusion food at their exclusive vegetarian restaurant located on a street known for its meaty delights and, a year later, they embraced Kolkata's penchant for heritage by deciding to inaugurate their birthday celebrations in a tram on Wednesday.
Kolkata: Presidency University's Registrar gheraoed since Friday evening
Aug 06, 2016, at 07:14 pm
Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Protesting against alleged opacity in undergraduate and postgraduate level admission process, a section of students gheraoed the Registrar, Controller of Exams and several other officials of Kolkata's prestigious Presidency University since Friday evening.
Aug 06, 2016, at 06:01 pm
Canada debates doctor assisted mercy killing for disabled people. IBNS Correspondent Debarati Mukherjee reports from Toronto
Kolkata hosts 64-day- long theatre festival
Aug 06, 2016, at 05:20 am
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), an autonomous organization under Government of India's Ministry of Culture, has organized a 64-day-long theatre festival in Kolkata.
American educators visit Kolkata
Aug 05, 2016, at 09:41 pm
Kolkata,Aug 5 (IBNS): A group of 16 American secondary school educators visited Kolkata under the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program-2016 from Aug 1-4.
Globsyn Knowledge Foundation presents the Globsyn Human Resource Symposium
Aug 05, 2016, at 09:28 pm
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Globsyn Knowledge Foundation presented recently, at the Globsyn Knowledge Campus, the Globsyn Human Resource Symposium on ‘Impact of Technology and Social Media on H R Practices and Future Strategies: Integrating H R Knowledge and H R Practices from a Learner Perspective’, supported by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCC&I).
Social worker Kalyan Banerjee launches his book 'In My Eyes The Constitution Of India'
Aug 05, 2016, at 05:26 am
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): Kalyan Banerjee, a social worker, who is associated with numerous social organizations in the country, has perceived that certain areas of the Constitution of India require certain amendments in regard to Protection of Political Rights & Prevention of Corruption, Election of CJI (Chief justice of India) and Public Referendum.
Wang’s Kitchen launches special offers for monsoon season
Aug 04, 2016, at 08:55 pm
Chennai, Aug 4 (IBNS): Chennai’s Wang’s kitchen has come up with a unique ‘Every day is a Wang’s day’ offer across its outlets in the city this monsoon season between 11am – 7pm.
Whistling Woods launches first book on ‘live events’
Aug 04, 2016, at 08:52 pm
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IBNS): Stalwarts from the events industry came together at Whistling Woods International (WWI) to launch a unique book titled, STAGED!, co-authored by Deepak Choudhary and Sapna Gupta Navneeth.
Shyam Sundar Jewellers launches diamond collection, Rituparna promotes brand
Aug 04, 2016, at 07:48 am
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): Kolkata-based jewellery house Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers on Wednesday launched some new collection of diamond jewellery with Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta endorsing them as their brand ambassador here.
Kolkata: Globsyn Skills holds 3rd National Skills Convocation
Aug 04, 2016, at 06:05 am
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Globsyn Skills, a joint venture between the Globsyn Group and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) hosted the 3rd National Skills Convocation in Kolkata on Friday to recognize and award over 1500 trainees.
Kolkata: Shiraz celebrates its 75 years with team Egoler Chokh
Aug 04, 2016, at 04:48 am
Kolkata, August 3 (IBNS): Shiraz Golden Restaurant on Tuesday celebrated seventy five years of its establishment with the cast and crew of the upcoming Bengali movie, Egoler Chokh.
Jharkhand CM launches PReJHA Foundation
Aug 02, 2016, at 07:52 pm
Jharkhand, Aug 2 (IBNS): Jharkhand Government's Welfare Department and PanIIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation have partnered to launch PanIIT Alumni Reach for Jharkhand Foundation (PReJha Foundation) a non-profit joint enterprise to implement and scale sustainable welfare initiatives.
Filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan to be a Grand Marshal at Montreal Pride 2016
Aug 02, 2016, at 06:49 pm
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): In an honour for the Indian LGBT community, filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan, who earlier this year co-won the National Film Award for Best Editing, will be the Grand Marshal at Montreal Pride, to be held on Aug 14, 2016.
IAYP, India organises Award Leader training (YES) workshop at Award Training Center
Aug 02, 2016, at 06:04 pm
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The International Award for Young People, India, organised an Award Leader training workshop at the Award Training Center, New Delhi recently.