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Italian university to host International Symposium on 10th death anniversary of Prabha Khaitan this month

Turin, Italy, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Department of Humanities, University of Turin, Italy, will host the 10th death anniversary International Symposium in memory of late Dr. Prabha Khaitan titled Translating existentialism in South Asia, under the auspices of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Kolkata, and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Women and Gender - CIRSDe, Turin on Nov 30.

by Trans World Features November 02, 2018

Heena Gorsia, Rotary Club of Calcutta presents Samman to Usha Uthup

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Noted educationist and Rotary Club President Heena Gorsia and Rotary Club of Calcutta presented Samman an initiative by the to the legendary singer Usha Uthup at a program at Rotary Sadan recently.

by Trans World Features November 02, 2018

Kolkata: Bihaan Music launches Sadhana album

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Bihaan Music has launched the album entitled "Sadhana" of noted classical vocalist of Kirana Gharana Sohini Roy Chowdhury recently.

by Trans World Features November 02, 2018

The Shoe Story

by Sujoy Dhar October 29, 2018

Whats for breakfast today?

In recent times, many faster and easier to make breakfast options are taking over the urban Indian market. Ranging from well-known breakfast cereals like cornflakes, newer trends like muesli, oats etc. are also gaining popularity. Does it mean that traditional Indian breakfasts have lost their appeal? Godhuly Bose takes a look

by Trans World Features October 22, 2018

Festival feasts at Pour House and Cafe 4/1

It is festive time and feasting time! For Bengalis Durga Puja is the time to splurge on maach, mishti and more! Be it everyones favourite egg or chicken rolls, phuchka, alookabli, alur chop, kabiraji cutlet or the Mughlai parota Bengalis love for food finds expression through feasting at roadside stalls, cafs and restaurants.

by Arundhati Gupta October 15, 2018

Adventure tourism in India holds a lot of prospect as a job opportunity says Priya Entertianment MD Arijit Dutta

Adventure tourism shall be a major career option in the days to come says Arijit Dutta, Managing Director the Kolkata-based Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd. Datta is the owner of the iconic Priya cinema apart from the Bioscope brand of multiplexes. Under his brand Eco Adventure Resorts, the Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts in Purulia has become very popular. The latest is the tie up with Sikkim Government for setting up the Temi Tea Eco Adventure Resorts in Sikkim. Subhojit Roy met him to talk about his vision and share his knowledge about Adventure Tourism and its prospects in India for young minds.

by Trans World Features October 15, 2018

Manicktalla Chaltabagan Pujas theme pitches Kolkata for UNESCO's City of Literature honour

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS): Kavigurur Shantinir [The Bard (Tagore)s peace abode] is the theme of the Chaltabagan Durga Puja marking its 76th year here as the organisers of the famous puja of the City of Joy pitches Kolkata to the UNESCO to declare it as City of Literature in league with some other global cities.

by Trans World Features October 14, 2018

Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty walks down the longest ramp in India

Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Reliance Trends unveiled their Durga Puja collection of fashion wear by creating, according to the company, the longest fashion ramp in India.

by Trans World Features October 09, 2018

12-year-old Ahilan to join Tarun Bhattacharya in his upcoming concert

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya's forthcoming concert at Los Angeles Church of Scintology Hollywood features 12-year-old Ahilan Hatti.

by Trans World Features October 09, 2018

Eastern Chamber of Commerce presents 1st Goldspear ECC Leadership Excellence Awards

Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Eastern Chamber of Commerce presented the 1st Goldspear ECC Leadership Excellence Awards at the Rotary Sadan on Sept 5 2018 where 14 entrepreneurs were felicitated in different categories.

by Trans World Features October 01, 2018

Kolkata: Bhaskar and Bandel Loke Samsad Group present enchanting musical evening to people

Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Church Art organized a musical soiree, in which Bhaskar Mukhopadhyay performed on a classical Indian slide guitar followed by folk songs of Bengal rendered by Bandel Loke Samsad Group a female musical troupe - at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR here on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features September 26, 2018

Starmark holds launch of pocket editions of Bhagvad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa, Yoga Sutras

Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Srinivas Fine Arts, held the launch of exclusive creative pocket editions of the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa and Yoga Sutras by Master Minood, a renowned spiritual guru and founder of Temple of Inner Wisdom, at its South City Mall outlet here recently.

by Trans World Features September 18, 2018

Quick fix for the dream figure

When the festive season hovers around, there is tendency even among the most sedentary to rush to the gyms to get into shape. As more and more short-term packages are on offer these days for fitness quick fixes, doctors warn of the health risks that come with these fads, reports Godhuly Bose

by Trans World Features September 17, 2018

Cycles make a comeback

The simple cycle has always been one of the most popular modes of transportation for millions of Indians. But with the rising desire for environmental accountability and optimum fitness, numerous clubs have emerged across the country, encouraging many cycling enthusiasts to take the humble bicycle on a ride for joy. Godhuly Bose takes a closer look at some of Indias popular cycling clubs

by Trans World Features September 11, 2018

Santoor maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya organises charity concert in the US

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya is embarking on a 18 concert USA tour for a Support a Child Mission from across United States of America.

by Trans World Features August 30, 2018

Planning that dream wedding

by Trans World Features August 29, 2018

East Side Stories: A play about the suffering a partition of a country can inflict on its own people

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Adapted from short stories by Dibyendu Palit, Selina Hossain and Manik Bandopadhyay, the East Side Stories, directed by Mahmud Alam, is a reflection of the pain of separation that the partition of a country with shared language and culture inflicts on the people.

by Trans World Features August 27, 2018

Book review: Eshaan Soni aces 'The Unknown' with his crime thriller

'The Unknown' by Eshaan Soni is a crime-thriller, with its plot spread across Kolkata, Miami and Delhi, with a young and intelligent detective at the helm.

by Trans World Features August 27, 2018

Public Relations is essential to Rotary's growth and expansion, says past director

Past Director, Rotary International and Past Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, Ashok M Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy

by Trans World Features August 23, 2018

Heart-warming sizzlers from Cafe 4/1 for the monsoon-sore spirit

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS): Has the overactive monsoon dampened your spirit? Then go for some heart-warming sizzlers at the Caf 4/1.

by Trans World Features August 20, 2018

Ever wondered how stressful a models job can be?

To all the aspirants and new models, here's why modelling is tough and how you can manage stress

by Trans World Features August 16, 2018

Higher education can help in strengthening democracy, creating a just society'

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Education, particularly higher education, has an important role to play in helping create a just society, and Australia and India through their strong collaboration in the field of education can help in strengthening democracy and overcoming the challenges faced in creating a balanced, equitable society, prominent speakers said here on Thursday.

by Trans World Features August 10, 2018

Brides should follow their hearts than trends: Anita Dongre

by Trans World Features August 08, 2018

Brides want to deviate from the traditional red palette: JADE by Monica and Karishma

by Trans World Features August 08, 2018

Torontos Nathan Philips Square turns into Indian street food destination

Toronto: From biryani to samosas, sweets to hakka noodles, you name it, they had it.

by Trans World Features August 07, 2018

Rotary plays an important role in inspiring the youth

Social activist, Rotarian and philanthropist Ashok M Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy

by Trans World Features August 07, 2018

Osmania University initiative to enhance employability

Hyderabad, July 26 (IBNS): As part of its initiative to enhance employability of its graduating students, Osmania University will facilitate assessment of 100,000 final-year students from its nearly 600 colleges through HireMee.

by Trans World Features July 27, 2018

American food: I'm lovin' it, says young India

Chefs and food experts say a popular American food craze continues to grow in India just like the Americans are now hooked to spicy Indian dishes. Shilpa Srivastava and Shruti Bora in India and Wang Hairong in the USA report

by Trans World Features July 26, 2018

New book launched at Starmark presents perspectives on inclusive urbanism in relation to Kolkata

Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): One of the key issues worrying Kolkata these days is the increasing number of migrants and the effect it has on the distribution of resources in the city.

by Trans World Features July 24, 2018