Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, holds World Music Day celebrations
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:46 am
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest lifestyle and entertainment chain Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, celebrated the World Music Day at its Quest Mall outlet here recently.
Jun 27, 2016, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) There is an urgent need to create more jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities to promote women empowerment thereby making them economically independent as female labour force participation (FLFP) rate in India has fallen significantly by 10 per cent during the last decade, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-Thought Arbitrage Research study.
More than 45 percent population of India will be living in urban areas by 2030
Jun 27, 2016, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): With the population exploding and breaking Rural and Urban boundaries, there is a tremendous need to develop infrastructure, skill and many other aspects for an overall economic development of the country.
World Heritage Committee to meet in Istanbul
Jun 25, 2016, at 05:02 am
Paris, June 24 (IBNS): The World Heritage Committee will examine proposals to inscribe 29 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List during its 40th session from July 10-20 .
Manipal ProLearn offers CompTIA certifications for IT fundamentals
Jun 25, 2016, at 01:21 am
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn has partnered with CompTIA, a global provider of vendor neutral IT certifications, to offer three popular CompTIA programs – A+, Security+ and IT Fundamentals.
Kounteya Sinha to showcase his collections in Kolkata
Jun 24, 2016, at 06:18 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS) Kolkata witnesses a major show by internationally acclaimed photographer Kounteya Sinha on Friday at the Harrington Street Arts Centre called Stone – Being and Becoming.
Manipal University breaks into 200th position in Asia
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:24 am
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): Manipal University figures at the 200th position in the Quacquarelli Symonds University Asia Ranking list 2016 released on Tuesday.
Casa Kitchen to celebrate the Kebab Karnival- 2K16
Jun 23, 2016, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata, Jun 21(IBNS): Casa Kitchen, a Kolkata based restaurant & bar is all set to celebrate the occasion of monsoon by hosting the Kebab Karnival- 2K16 from Jun 25 to Jul 10, 2016.
PMET results declared, Lovish Gupta secures top spot
Jun 23, 2016, at 05:04 pm
Faridkot, Punjab, Jun 23 (IBNS): Lovish Gupta, a resident of Faridkot topped the Punjab Medical Entrance Exam (PMET), the results of which were declared on Wednesday, reports said.
Meera and Muzaffar Ali launch HP Spectre 13 laptop in fashion event
Jun 23, 2016, at 03:09 am
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): The capital city witnessed timeless designs and technology come together as, master couturiers Meera and Muzaffar Ali showcased their collection inspired by the most stylish laptop of the year Spectre 13, by HP India.
Hong Kong tops list of expensive cities to live in, says study
Jun 23, 2016, at 01:24 am
New York, June 22 (IBNS) Hong Kong leads as Kinshasa makes big jump up the ranking ladder in Mercer’s 22nd annual Cost of Living Survey.
Supreme Court Lawyer Aman Hingorani pens ‘Unraveling The Kashmir Knot’
Jun 23, 2016, at 12:26 am
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Dr Aman M. Hingorani, Lawyer and Mediator, Supreme Court Of India & The High Court Of Delhi on Wednesday launched his maiden book ‘Unraveling The Kashmir Knot’ in Kolkata.
IIT Kharagpur reaches the finals of Global Shell Ideas360 challenge
Jun 22, 2016, at 10:41 pm
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd. announced the shortlisting of IIT Kharagpur among the top five finalists of the Shell Ideas360. Shell Ideas360 is a global competition, which connects like-minded students with Shell experts and mentors to develop ideas to tackle the pressures on the world’s food, water and energy resources.
New Titan Octane collection launched
Jun 22, 2016, at 10:26 pm
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Octane, the range of stylish chronographs from Titan, keeps it bold and sporty with its latest collection of timepieces for men.
KFC introduces ‘WATT A Box’
Jun 22, 2016, at 10:08 pm
Kolkata/New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): KFC’s much-loved lunch offering, the 5-in-1 Meal Box has an all new tech avatar: A limited edition box with a built-in power bank.
The Sialkot Saga is set between 1947 and 2010: Ashwin Sanghi
Jun 22, 2016, at 08:02 pm
In Kolkata for a book signing session, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity catches up with Ashwin Sanghi, the best selling author of three novels. The duo discusses his latest book, The Sialkot Saga, the characters from the book, Ashwin's love for anagrams and how he dealt with rejection. Excerpts from the interview:
The Park Hotels conducting Ramadan Walks across cities
Jun 21, 2016, at 09:03 pm
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): Hospitality chain, The Park Hotels, have commenced their Ramadan Walk across multiple cities, a venture the group started in 2015.
Bengaluru women to train in self-defence from commando trainer Shifuji
Jun 21, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Bengaluru, June 21 (IBNS): Mission Prahar, a self-defense training program for girls above 8 years and women, initiated across the country by Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bhardwaj is set take place on the 25th and 26th of June, 2016, in the premises of Trio World Academy, Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru.
Discover India's tangible heritage on the NMMA website
Jun 21, 2016, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday that the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) has uploaded data on 3.15 lakh Built Heritage & Sites (BH&S) and antiquities of India on its website.
Under-reporting Biodiversity: Clear and Present Danger
Jun 21, 2016, at 06:12 pm
Media has not been able to keep aside its circulation arithmetic and assign enough space to this critical topic---Biodiversity, reports Jayalakshmi Sengupta for IBNS humanitarian and development news service Just Earth News
American Center Kolkata hosts pre-departure orientation for US bound students
Jun 21, 2016, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): The United-States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) hosted its annual Pre-Departure Orientation program for U.S. bound students at the American Center on Friday, Jun 17, 2016.
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:37 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors recently to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States.
Fifth round of US-India 21st century knowledge initiative awards announced
Jun 20, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) In a continuation of the educational partnership between the United States and India, the U.S. Department of State and the University Grants Commission are pleased to announce the eight institutional partnership projects for the fifth and final round of Indo-U.S. 21st Century Knowledge Initiative awards (formerly known as the Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative).
Smriti Irani asks UGC to consider Yogic Sciences for NET
Jun 19, 2016, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): Six Central Universities will have full fledged Yoga departments from academic session 2016-17 and the number would be raised to 20 within one year.
India celebrates Father's Day, Google showcases special doodle
Jun 19, 2016, at 06:24 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jun 19 (IBNS): India on Sunday celebrated the bond of a father and a child as the world observed Father's Day.
Starmark to host the launch of Ambi Parameswaran’s book
Jun 18, 2016, at 05:09 pm
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Pan Macmillan India, will host the launch of advertising professional Ambi Parameswaran’s book Nawabs, Nudes, Noodles: India Through 50 Years of Advertising at its South City Mall store on June 23.
IGNOU to host an exhibition to mark International Yoga Day
Jun 17, 2016, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, Jun 17 (IBNS): To celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21, 2016, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will organize various activities in their Convention Centre at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
Indian plays lack innovation: Rajat Kapoor
Jun 17, 2016, at 02:15 pm
Actor-playwright Rajat Kapoor is back in town with his clowns! He had enthralled audiences last December with his adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, by turning it into a clown play. Crowds will be hoping for an encore from this cerebral actor when he lets his team loose on the 18th of June (Saturday). IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with him before the start of 'I Don't Like It-As You Like It'
Manipal University breaks into 200th position in Asia
Jun 16, 2016, at 11:33 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS): Manipal University figures at the 200th position in the Quacquarelli Symonds University Asia Ranking list 2016 released on Tuesday. Top 350 Universities from across 17 countries were considered for ranking this time and Manipal University has for the first time broken into the prestigious position among Asian universities.
Manipal University opens its admission for its twinning program at ICAS, Manipal
Jun 16, 2016, at 08:38 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS): Manipal University has opened admissions to its 23rd batch of International Engineering Twinning program offered by Manipal University’s ICAS (International Centre for Applied Sciences).