Rabindra Bharati University holds 43rd annual convocation
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): The 43rd Annual Convocation of the Rabindra Bharati University was held at its Jorasanko campus here on Tuesday.
Pronam celebrates Rabindra Jayanti with senior citizens
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Pronam, a joint initiative of Kolkata Police and The Bengal city-based NGO of prominent individuals - for the elderly citizens of Kolkata, celebrated Rabindra Jayanti at a solemn function today paying rich tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.
Enjoy historical anecdotes about Kolkata at Bengal Chamber's Calcutta Talks series
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Bengal Chamber) recently organised its third edition of 'Calcutta Talks' in collaboration with Hello Heritage.
Simaaya Group opens 10th store Siyaa Grooms in Kolkata
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): The house of Simaaya has opened its 10th store, Siyaa Grooms, at the confluence of Park Street and Louden Street crossing in Kolkata.
West Bengal Governor confers Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award
Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi presented the third Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award for Excellence in Bengali Literature by The Bengal to eminent litterateur Prafulla Roy for the year 2017 at a function at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday.
Bengal Chamber unveils other sides of cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Jhulan Goswami
Kolkata, April 18 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce celebrated Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year) by felicitating cricketers of two generations, Jhulan Goswamiand Sanjay Manjrekar, here on Monday.
Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya performs at Sankatmochan Sangeet Samaroh in Varanasi
Varanasi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Famous among locals and visitors, Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh is a yearly music celebration held annually in Varanasi
I am on the verge of floating my own company to promote music: Vinay Deshmukh
Vinay Deshmukh, renowned patron of Hindustani Classical Music, is a multi talented person. He also holds degrees in engineering and management from the MIT School of Engineering and the Sloan School of Management , Boston, USA and Indian Institute of Technology , Roorkee (erstwhile University of Roorkee). He is presently Vice President , Oracle Application Labs , Oracle India Pvt Ltd and hold two international patents. IBNS spoke to him on different aspects of Indian classical music.Exceprts:
Australian university UNSW research holds out hope for thalassemia patients
Sydney, Apr 6 (IBNS): Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, have used CRISPR gene editing technology to introduce beneficial natural mutations into blood cells to boost production of foetal haemoglobin.
Patra Bharati publishes a two-volume collection of Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay's lost writings
Kolkata, April 5 (IBNS): Kolkatas leading book store chain Starmark in association with Patra Bharati recently hosted the launch of Sirshendu Mukhopadhyays Hariye Jawa Lekha (Collection of Lost Writings) in two volumes at the bookstore's South City Mall outlet.
Blossom Kochhar Group to expand footprint
Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, famous for its Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic range of organic beauty and holistic wellness products, is set to expand its geographical footprint as well as the range of product portfolio.
Kolkata: Jagannath Puja at Andrew Yule & Co completes 100 years, a lesson in religious tolerance
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): Recently, Andrew Yule & Co, an Indian business conglomerate headquartered in Kolkata, celebrated 100 years of its festival honoring Lord Jagannath, an avatar of Vishnu.
Building summit GRIHA by TERI to have an Australian partner in UNSW
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): The 10th edition of The GRIHA Summit that will discuss sustainable building policies, tools and techniques and exhibitions showcasing sustainable building materials, construction practices and technologies will be organised in New Delhi in December by TERI in cooperation with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, one of the world's leading universities.
Santoor player Tarun Bhattacharyas concert series in Europe and North America to unveil Raag Ganga for the first time to the audience in the West
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): Iconic Santoor legend Tarun Bhattacharya embarks on a 3 months tour of United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States of America and Canada in a series of concerts to promote Raag Ganga created and unveiled by him a few months in India.
Burnt Garlic: Dig in with more variety on offer
Much before the cineplexes became a rage in Kolkata, discerning cine-goers sold on Rituparno Ghosh and Sandip Ray's Feluda would queue up for a magic lantern experience in Priya Cinema at Deshapriya Park as they started returning to the big screen.
Here is the way you can get more fit by going on a Detox
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Has all your New Year resolutions come to an end?? Have you again lost all hopes of getting fit? SPPC brings a new way to fulfill your new year resolution of fitness by the process of detoxification.
Poila Baishakh mode kicks in with Craft Council of Indias textile collections
Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS): Its a call to all shoppers in Kolkata that the Bengali New Year is round the corner and Kamala, the retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, inaugurated their Spring collection at the city's Rabindranath Tagore Centre (ICCR), on Saturday.
Kailash Kher to support Mahavir International's Hope for Light event on Eye Care Day
New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS): Eminent singer Kailash Kher is all set to support Hope for Light, a flagship event of Mahavir International at the occasion of Eye Care Day.
Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya wins hearts in Kolkata with his scintillating performance
Kolkata, Mar 14 (IBNS): Santoor icon Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya presented a scintillating performance at the Kalamandir recently in the memory of Late Chittaranjan Roy.
Debashish Sen joins Calcutta Foodies Club
New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): Calcutta Foodies Club (CFC) was born for food lovers and by food lovers in Kolkata to exchange information, experience and opinion about food and different eateries.
International Women's Day and World Kidney Day coincide, doctors want more awareness about women and CKD
Bengaluru, Mar 8 (IBNS): In 2018, International Women's Day (March 8) -- being observed across the globe on Thursday -- coincides with another important health awareness day, World Kidney Day (observed on the second Thursday of March).
Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour to begin soon
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS): Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour a year-long celebration of Uday Shankar style dance by Tanusree Shankar and her troupe is a series of well-choreographed dance pieces, to be performed in different global venues.
Tea ceremony and drum beats from Japan
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS) Drinking tea is so common to us in India that only a personal choice, Darjeeling orthodox or Assams CTC, can become a debatable point. But in Japan, the process of tea making and drinking evolved into an elaborate ceremony that can stretch from 40 to 45 minutes.
Author interview: Uttarayan Deb on his Bengali book 'Bachai Pyanchforn 50'
It was his readers who inspired him to become an author from a columnist, says Uttarayan Deb.
Karnataka Technical Education Deptt initiative to enhance employability using HireMee
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IBNS): As part of a state-wide initiative to enhance employability of technically skilled diploma holders, the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka will facilitate assessment of 100,000 year final-year students from nearly 300 polytechnics.
India's first floating market in Kolkata sets sail
Billed as the first floating market of India, Kolkata now has a slice of little Thailand in a 400 metre long and 60 metre wide water body in the city's southeastern fringe. TWF-IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh does a reality checks
Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour: A tribute to father-son duo Uday and Ananda Shankar
Kolkata, Feb 2 (IBNS): Udayananda World Heritage Dance Tour, by Tanusree Shankar and her troupe, will commence its journey from Kolkata on February 23, 2018 with a debut show at Kala Mandir.
Vishwamohan Bhatt, Tarun Bhattacharya, Tanmoy Bose, Ronu Majumdar present Song of Nature to Kolkata audience
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Padma Bhushan Pdt Vishwamohan Bhatt on Mohan Veena, Maha Sangeet Samman winner Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya and Sangeet Natak Award winner Flautist Pdt Ronu Majumdar, accompanied by Tabla virtuoso Tanmoy Bose, presented Songs of Nature at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR recreating history and reliving the magic of 80's.
Japan's Super Million Hair captures Indian market with authentic baldness solution
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS) Hair today, gone tomorrow. Well, baldness is without a solution almost and if you are suffering from male pattern one, only expensive hair transplantation could be a saviour.
Tollywood star Prosenjit Chatterjee goes shopping at Sasya store, fashion partner for Mayurakshi
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Leading Tollywood actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, during a film promotion at Sasya on Wednesday, could not resist taking a look at the Kolkata-based designer wear store's collection and buying some too.
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