Winter Carnival for kids in STORY; Chill Fest on Christmas Day
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, is holding a winter carnival for the kids, with special events planned around Christmas and the New Year.
As Christmas Dawns Quietly
Far from the celebratory crowd of Kolkata, Christmas unfolds slowly in the other districts of Bengal with a long tradition of quiet ceremony and rich Christian heritage. TWF-IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity observes the Yuletide mood in Hooghly and Bardhaman
Christmas Bazaar Exhibition: Kamala invites people with wide range of gift items
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Its already December, the last month of the year and winter has already stepped into Kolkata with a cold nip in the air.
STORY collaborates with Rare Planet to encourage student artists
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, has collaborated with city-based Rare Planet, to present some attractive household decorative items and utility products that also double up as style statements.
Floyd Cardoz: Telling stories through food
Celebrated Indian American chef Floyd Cardoz has restaurants in both India and the United States, including the critically acclaimed Paowalla in New York and The Bombay Canteen in Mumbai. He was the winner of Season 3 of Top Chef Masters in 2011 and was also named among the Top 50 Most Influential Global Indians by GQ Magazine.Cardoz visited India recently to discuss the food and beverage industries in the US and India and shared with SPAN writer Suheil Imtiaz some of his impressions
IPEN's Larissa Obediente wins Miss Queen of the Continents Pageant
Toronto, Dec 1 (IBNS): International Professional Entertainment Network (IPEN), the longest running Filipino and mainstream Canadian pageant organizer in Toronto, added one more feather to its cap.
Bina Sen to perform in Kolkata on Dec 3
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Singer Bina Sen will perform in Kolkata on Dec 3.
Kolkata: Anamika Khanna attends Baluchari: Bengal & Beyond event
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): Fashion designer Anamika Khanna on Tuesday attended an exhibition of Baluchari: Bengal & Beyond at Birla Academy of Art & Culture in Kolkata.
Rotary International District 3291, District Governor Shyamashree Sen organizes Sangbardhan
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Rotary International District 3291 and District Governor Shyamashree Sen organized a program Sangbardhan to celebrate the UNESCO's World Heritage Day celebrations on Nov 19 at the heritage site of Marble Palace with the presence of Rotarians, Consular representatives, members of INTACH and other NGO's.
Indian Tabla maestro Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee enthralls US audience
Memphis (Tennessee), Nov 19 (IBNS): Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, a well-known 'tabla' player from India was recently in the United States to perform at various cultural functions.
A Lifelong friendship of beer, music and good food
Think clear with music and beer, says Abhishek Saran, Managing Director, Dubliin Square, an Irish pub. The renowned chef shares some secrets why beer and music never fail to amuse us while listing seven must haves with the drink.
Would love to walk for Manish Malhotra: Harman Mann
The newly crowned Miss Punjab 2016 Harman Mann is a teenager who plans to take the fashion industry by storm. A self confessed reader, she plans to bring about a change in society 'in a big way'. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Harman recounts her pageant experience while listing things which are keeping her busy. Excerpts:
Fall-Winter 2016: Men in Uniform
Military silhouettes in olive green, gray and black are the trends of the season this winter along with henley shirt and slim cargo pants, says fashion stylists of Macy's in USA. Sujoy Dhar reports after checking the arrivals at the iconic Chicago outlet of the department store
Kolkata to witness the AHSIs House Plant Show 2016
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS): The Agri Horticultural Society of India (AHSI), founded in 1820 and pioneered Agricultural and Horticultural Shows in the country is organizing House Plant Show-2016 from Nov 10 to 13 jointly with the Department of Food Processing Industries & Horticulture, Govt. of West Bengal and in collaboration with National Horticulture Board, Govt. of India.
Sushil Kumar would be a good addition to the WWE roster: Sheamus
As part of WWE's extension programme, WWE superstar Sheamus toured India recently. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the athlete regarding Sushil Kumar, India and his love for wrestling. Excerpts:
Tabletops go colourful
Tableware plays an integral part in the dining experience. But of late, just like the way chefs have crafted their own cooking style in an innovative manner, the tabletop too has seen plenty of new age variations, finds Sharmila Chand
Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul inaugurates 'Swadeshi Diwali' at Studio by Starmark
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul recently inaugurated a special Diwali collection titled Swadeshi Diwali, curated by Minu Jatia, at Studio by Starmark, located at Kolkata's Lord Sinha Road.
STORY offers exclusive range of products for Diwali
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): This Diwali, to make Kolkata brighter, sweeter and less noisy, the popular lifestyle and book store, STORY, at Kolkatas Elgin Road has put together an eclectic mix of products.
Studying Abroad: Make the right choice
You might be thinking about studying abroad, but confused about where you should be looking. Not all foreign programmes are created equal! Studying in the United States and studying in the United Kingdom will mean very different things for your education. Rohan Ganeriwala, Co founder, Collegify, gives a lowdown on the choices
Rotary Rotaract Shaarod Swikriti awards announced
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): As the auspicious "Navratri" ushered in the festive season across India, Kolkata was decking up for the grandest of its celebrations, the Durga Puja.
Fashion jewellery brand Voylla opens first outlet in Kolkata
Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS): Fashion jewellery brand, Voylla, opened its first store in Kolkata's Acropolis Mall on Saturday.
Kolkata: Urmila Dance Foundation hosts Bande Nrityam on 16th anniversary
Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS): Urmila Dance Foundation recently hosted Bande Nrityam on its 16th anniversary at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata.
Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya, actor Biswajit Chakraborty features in Tagorenama
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya and Bengali actor Biswajit Chakraborty featured in the Tagorenama which was presented at Sonnet in Kolkata recently.
Ontario-based GTB International School excels in province's maths standard
Toronto, Sept 15 (IBNS): According to a recent report published by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) only 50 percent of the Grade 6 students met the Provinces mathematics standard.
Kamala: Ready to welcome buyers with exquisite handlooms and designer jewellery
Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS): Kamala, the retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, Kamala, located in ICCR - Kolkata, is holding an exhibition of handlooms, jewellery and bags, made by award winning craftspeople from all over country.
Tagore's appeal cannot be bound in time for his followers: Tarun Bhattacharya
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IBNS): Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya while discussing about his upcoming project, Tagorenama, on Wednesday, in Kolkata, said that Rabindranath Tagore transcends all time frames in reaching his followers.
Rotary International holds meeting to reveal future activities
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IBNS): Rotary International held a meeting titled 'What Next' on Saturday at the National Library with all the members of various Kolkata clubs of Rotary to discuss about the future plans, in presence of the Director Manoj Desai and other associates of the organisation.
Its dressing up time, folks!
With the festive season kickstarting with a long list of events coming up, Pramita Bose gives a lowdown on what is making waves in the apparel- fashion scene
Kolkata's Mud Cafe remembers music legend Debabrata Biswas
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS) It was an evening to remember recently in a south Kolkata theme cafe that since its start a year ago does not belt out western hits but the soulful Tagore songs rendered in the bass voice of a legendary singer who had lived in the very premises.
Simaaya introduces ready-to-wear sari for the upcoming festive season
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): For women in Kolkata, the 'Durga Puja look' is not complete without a befitting sari to match every day of the festival and Simaaya on Elgin Road in Kolkata is showcasing a wide range of sari collection to meet this exact requirement.
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