Vegan leather makes a compassionate fashion statement
The concept of vegan leather as a cruelty-free alternative to regular animal skin leather is emerging as fast fashion is being replaced by sustainability and compassion in both India and the US. Leather however is a dominant textile in both countries, so their technique for creating vegan fabric looks very different. Wura Layiwola, Nikki Baerson, Isabelle Marak, Jocelyn Peshia, Jamie Maron from the US and Supriyo Hazra and Yogesh Tyagi from India report on the trend
Rejuvenate with naturopathy in Kolkata's luxury Vedic Village Spa Resort
Nestled in the natural beauty of West Bengal on the outskirts of Kolkata, the Vedic Village Spa Resort offers a serene and tranquil environment, ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation. The authentic architecture and sprawling landscape further enhance the experience, making it a haven for guests seeking wellness.
Smart India Hackathon 2023: Sona College of Technology student teams emerge winners
Salem: The student team from Sona College of Technology in Salem secured first place in the Union Ministry of Education’s Smart India Hackathon 2023 national competition.
When less is more: Capsule wardrobes drive sustainable fashion in the US and India
When University of Georgia student Kyndal Coleman moved into her college apartment, she discovered she’d have to make do with a small closet. So she pared down her wardrobe to keep just a few versatile essentials.
Georgian flavour
Georgia is only five hours away by flight from Delhi but we know precious little about this multifaceted country, especially its rich cuisine. Anju Munshi gives a lowdown on its gastronomic tradition fresh from a recent visit to capital Tbilisi
Wedding Asia New Delhi returns with latest bridal couture and opulence
New Delhi: The highly awaited Wedding Asia event made a triumphant return to the grand halls of Taj Palace, New Delhi, on Nov 21 and 22 presenting an extensive array of lavish bridal wear and festive attire, seamlessly blending style and sophistication.
Kolkata raises a toast to Shashi Tharoor's latest book launched at a session of Kitaab
Kolkata/IBNS: On a November afternoon in Kolkata wit, wisdom, wonderful ideas and words were the hallmarks of Dr. Shashi Tharoor’s book launch session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation, a Kolkata-based non-profit trust, in association with Ladies Study Group (LSG) and Ehsaas women of Kolkata in the City of Joy.
A walkthrough of Kolkata's bonedi barir pujo preparations
The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. Kolkata alone holds around 3000 pujo annually. While the big and famous venues known as barowari or community pujas dominate the scene to pay obeisance to the Shakti Goddess, the old and historical venues too have continued to hold forth with their hundreds of years’s existence. IBNS-TWF lensman Avishek Mitra captures some pre-puja portraits of north Kolkata's aristocratic families.
International Clown Festival by Prabha Khaitan Foundation sets off laugh riot for Kolkata children
Kolkata: Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. So when the Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Education For All Trust under their initiative Muskaan organised the International Clown Festival in the city which is already on a pre-Puja festive gear, it was time to laugh out loud (LOL) for hordes of children who turned up at the event.
Life in a Retro
Sometimes ‘going back’ makes for happier times with liberal doses of nostalgia. The current trend of Retro fashion is a reflection of that sentiment, says Anju Munshi
Cuisine from the banks of Brahmaputra
Today, for various reasons, people are exploring their own cuisines that have evolved through generations. Ranjita Biswas talks about a recently published book Porompora by Anuradha Borooah that looks at the uniqueness of Assamese cuisine
A new social template
Traditional rituals in our country like pre-birth celebration for a would-be moms or weddings are getting a makeover today with many elements from outside conversing, finds Anju Munshi
Sona College creates an app for migrant workers safety
Salem: Students at Sona College of Technology have developed a mobile application, ‘Migrant Care’ that helps connect migrant labourers, their agents, and police officials to ensure their safety while in the Salem district.
Petcare Industry: Of furry love, pandemic and a rising graph
For the petcare industry across the globe, pandemic sparks growth and creativity. Alyse Pfeil, Stephen Vierling, Lucas Owens and Heather Wang from the USA's Midwest and Amir Bin Rafi from India's Kashmir report
Bar Goa, Rooh Chicago owner Manish Mallick honored with Pride of India Award
Chicago: Manish Mallick, owner of Bar Goa in Chicago’s River North neighborhood and ROOH Chicago in the West Loop, has been conferred the Pride of India Award at this year’s World at the Global Eye G.S.A India 75 Expo.
New champagne bar ups the glamour quotient of Germany's Outletcity Metzingen
Metzingen (Germany)/IBNS: If you are out shopping and dining this New Year at one of the world’s best fashion addresses, Outletcity Metzingen, located about 30km south of the German city of Stuttgart, has some sparkling good news for you.
WWAD 2022: People with disability walk the ramp, share tales of courage and inclusivity
Kolkata: On the same day when India's eastern metropolis was hosting the city edition of the country's most iconic fashion show with Bollywood showstoppers, cheers, hoots and applause also reverberated the Science City auditorium where the models who strutted down a catwalk were very special. They were all People With Disability (PWDs).
Sona FM 89.6 to give voice to a million citizens in 12 taluks in Salem, Yercaud
Salem: Sona FM 89.6, a community radio, went live with its first broadcast on Nov 21 morning, giving a voice to a million citizens in 12 talukas of Salem and Yercaud area.
Gearing up for sports
As the shadow of the pandemic slowly subsides, people are coming out in hordes to indulge in outdoor activities. That spells a good omen for the sports gear market which had shrunk in the recent past, Anju Munshi reports
Silver lining
Who says ‘Grey’ means only dull and thus metaphorically, old? The colour is now trending, whether celebrating silver strands in seniors and young alike , or in fashion accessories, finds Anju Munshi
HireMee to assess a million TN students as part of Naan Mudhalvan
Chennai: As part of Tamil Nadu government’s mega skilling initiative, ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ -loosely translated as ‘I am the first’ - aimed at college students, assessment and skilling platform, HireMee and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) have signed a MoU to assess quantitative and qualitative aptitude of those taking the HireMee Link Test.
Swap new clothes for binoculars this puja: Birla Planetarium scientist to students of Kolkata's Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy
Kolkata: Instead of clothes, for a change, ask your parents to buy you a pair of binoculars for this Pujas and look up at the night sky in your own way.
Sustainable Fashion: Grammy winner Ricky Kej joins Prabha Khaitan Foundation to announce ReWear4Earth initiative
Kolkata: Prabha Khaitan Foundation, India, and Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, have collaborated on a new initiative #ReWear4Earth which will focus on fashion and sustainability.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation celebrates women achiever Priti Rathi Gupta in UK
London: Kolkata-based non-governmental organization Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF), in few of its first initiatives to resume in-person events after a long gap due to covid, hosted a meet and greet session at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate hotel in London with Priti Rathi Gupta who has been selected as the only women icon from India as part of Queen Elizabeth IIs Platinum Jubilee pageant.
Little magazines in Instagram era, a tete-a-tete with independent writer Subhankar Das
Welcome to the world of little magazines, mimeo editors, outlaw poets, chapbooks and experimental writing. IBNS caught up with Subhankar Das, an independent writer, literary activist, poet, blogger, publisher and film producer, to answer some of the questions pertaining to the future of little magazines and small publications in the era of Instagram.
Placements at Sona College of Technology touch new highs
Bengaluru: Companies from Software, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Textiles and Infrastructure sector emerged as the top recruiters during the 2021-22 campus placement season at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
The Cathedral of Holy Rosary celebrates Holi with inter-community bonding and message of peace
Kolkata: The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, Burrabazar, Kolkata, today celebrated Holi festivities by organizing an inter-community goodwill gathering to spread the message of humanity, peace and environmental awareness in the presence of representatives professing different faiths - Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhism.
2 out of 8 winners in AICTE Lilavati awards conferred to Salems Sona College of Technology, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College teams
New Delhi: Two of the eight teams chosen by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as Winners for the 2nd edition of Lilavati Awards aimed at celebrating womens empowerment came from two Salem-based institutions -- Sona College of Technology and Thiagarajar Polytechnic College in Women Innovators, and Literacy and Life Skills category respectively.
The Bengal pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Republic Day
Kolkata: The Bengal, a Kolkata-based NGO comprising eminent people, in association with Shree Cement paid tribute to India's freedom fighter and icon, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on the occasion of the country's 73rd Republic Day on Jan 26.
Kolkata Police's initiative Pronam celebrates Christmas with elderly citizens of St Josephs Home
Kolkata: Pronam, a joint initiative of the Bengal and Kolkata Police for the senior citizens of the city and supported by Shree Cement, organized a programme Celebration of Christmas at the Little Sisters of the Poor, St Josephs Home for the aged in Kolkata on Sunday.
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