Lifestyle

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

'Rotary clubs in India play a key role in helping the government to eradicate polio in the country'

by Trans World Features July 22, 2018

Dealing with nervousness and anxiety pangs: A primer for aspiring fashion models

There is no place for disquietude in the world of fashion modeling, even if you are a beginner, because nervousness will show in your photographs. However. getting nervous is normal, especially if you are going for your first outdoor shoot. The feelings of doubt, uneasiness, anxiousness and fear are things one goes through while being nervous. We all go through this phase at some or the other point in our lives for various reasons and a fashion model becomes nervous naturally during the time of photo shoot, castings and auditions due to the pressure to perform. A beginner will feel immensely uneasy about having to pose outdoors in front of complete strangers.

by Trans World Features July 19, 2018

Corporate Angling Tournament hosted by Rogue Anglers Carp Den

Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): In a first of its kind, Rogue Anglers Carp Den hosted the Corporate Angling Tournament, in association with the All-India Game Fishing Association, on July 15 in the suburbs of Kolkata.

by Trans World Features July 18, 2018

Priya Entertainment MD Arijit Dutta wants the younger generation to get more involved with tree plantations

Arijit Dutta, Managing Director, Priya Entertainment Pvt Ltd, in a free-wheeling conversation with Subhojit Roy talks about his childhood, family and career.

by Trans World Features July 16, 2018

From College Girl to Cover Girl

Groomed and featured by ModelsMust.comMeet Poulami an aspiring model with an attitude to learn. From a simple college girl, she has worked hard to achieve the looks of a glamour queen in a process of 3 months of grooming. This is the minimum amount of time required to learn the basics of modelling, such as postures, understanding camera angles, expressions, boosting confidence etc.

by Trans World Features July 13, 2018

Sohini Roychowdhury's musical renditions enthrall the audience at Thumri Festival

Kolkata, July 12 (IBNS): Sohini Roychowdhury's presentation of Thumri from the Benaras Gharana was highly appreciated by the audience attending the Thumri Festival held recently.

by Trans World Features July 13, 2018

Kolkata: Sohini Roychowdhury enchants audience by her Thumri presentation

Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Sohini Roychowdhury presented Thumri from the Benaras Gharana which were highly appreciated by the audience in Kolkata recently.

by Trans World Features July 11, 2018

Rotary to donate wheelchairs and food for Missionaries of Charity run children home

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS) Rotary International District 3291 shall donate 10 Special Wheelchairs along with Baby Powder, 10 quintal Rice, pulses, and detergent powder for 118 children at Nirmala Shishu Bhavan run by the Mother Teresa-founded Missionaries of Charity.

by IBNS June 30, 2018

Raag Ganga is Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya's homage to Indian classical music

From his passion for Indian classical music to his favourite football team in the FIFA World Cup, Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya talks about his choices in life in this free-wheeling interview with Subhojit Roy.

by Trans World Features June 24, 2018

Jyotishman Nath captures audience heart with his Rubab skills

Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Jyotishman Nath, aged 10 years, is a child prodigy as he recently enthralled the audience playing at the Arcosanti Amphitheater with an instrument called "Rubab".

by Trans World Features June 24, 2018

Senior journalist Shuma Raha's debut fiction The Love Song of Maya K and Other Stories launched

New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS) My stories are about people like you and me. They are about love, betrayal, envy, secret resentments, inner conflicts, disenchantment, snobbery basically the emotions and feelings we experience in our dealings with people and situations. So said journalist Shuma Raha, speaking at the launch of her debut fiction work, The Love Song of Maya K and Other Stories, at the India International Centre in Delhi recently.

by India Blooms News Service June 14, 2018

Author interview: Iona Banerjee on her aspirations as an author

Her book 'Through a Prism; is a reflection of her fondness for reading different genres

by IBNS June 03, 2018

For the love of hops

American pale lager like Budweiser is witnessing a huge popularity among Millennials in India where the beer market is exploding. Edward McKinley and Ellen Cagle in USA and Maiankini Bose in India report on the trend

by Trans World Features May 18, 2018

The rise and rise of eSports

eSports, which is competitive video gaming at a professional level with a winner and a loser, is emerging as one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. On the agenda for the 2022 Asian Games, they can even make it to the Olympics. Drew Pilewski and Abby Dodge in USA and Souryaprokas Bhaduri in India report

by Trans World Features May 14, 2018

Roddur, RASHMI LED to host National Short Film Festival in Kolkata

Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): Roddur in association with RASHMI LED shall present a 2 days National Short Film Festival to be held at the Rotary Sadan under the aegis of Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City.

by IBNS May 13, 2018

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.

by India Blooms News Service May 10, 2018

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.

by IBNS May 09, 2018

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.

by IBNS May 04, 2018

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.

by IBNS April 26, 2018

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.

by IBNS April 20, 2018

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.

by IBNS April 19, 2018

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

by IBNS April 10, 2018

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:

by IBNS April 07, 2018

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.

by IBNS April 06, 2018

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.

by IBNS April 06, 2018

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.

by IBNS April 05, 2018

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.

by India Blooms News Service April 03, 2018

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.

by India Blooms News Service April 03, 2018