On to the beach
It is that time of the year when people head for holidays, mostly to sea beaches and now, increasingly, to cruises who can afford it. What to wear on the vacation is a dilemma. Fashion designers extend a helping hand to rise to the occasion. Pramita Bose checks out some collections
Story hosts workshop on 'Positive Parenting'
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular lifestyle destination Story recently hosted a workshop on 'Positive Parenting' with Education & Parenting consultant Payel Ghosh at its Diamond Plaza outlet in the city.
Chemould Art Gallery-Smita Art to hold Prayas in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Smita Art, in association with Chemould Art Gallery, will hold Prayas-an art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period.
Ananya Banerjee's book on 100 recipes unveiled in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS) Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, on Monday hosted the launch of Ananya Banerjee's latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Kolkata's Quest Mall.
Father V M Thomas: Building dreams and shaping lives
A Harvard graduate, Father V M Thomas taught IAS cadres at the elite Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy in Mussoorie before he took thousands of violence-hit children from the relief camps and remote villages of Assam under his fold to help them pick up the pieces of their lives and join the national mainstream. Education and skill development has been his guiding principle. IBNS reports
Starmark to host Ananya Banerjees new book launch
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, will host the launch by Ananya Banerjees latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Quest Mall in Kolkata next week.
Tagore songs album on bliss and Vedic hymns released
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Anandam, an album of Vedic verses and hymns on bliss and Rabindranath Tagores songs based on them, was released on Wednesday here by some of the popular cultural personalities of the city associated with the works of the Bard.
I wanted to give confidence to women: Neeva Debnath
Back to the City of Joy (Kolkata) to exhibit her voguish 'Neo-Colonial' collection, British Indian fashion designer Neeva Debnath reflects on her childhood nostalgia and dual heritage of being extremely Bong at heart but also a spirited Brit in true sense. With an upbringing and exposure to plush fashion houses such as French Connection, Monsoon, C&A, Nicole Farhi and Notice Me in UK, she has a fair share of experience in the field. Her love for fabrics and fashion reflects in the way she talks about them. In a tte--tte with IBNS Correspondent Toorssa Banerjee, she speaks about her brand Neeva-D London, her Bong connection, her love for all-things-lacey and her favourite fashion stalwarts from all over the globe. Excerpts:
Earthly fabric
With a new interest in natural fabrics that are just right for a tropical country like India, khadi is experiencing a resurgence and making forays even into the high-fashion arena. Pramita Bose reports
Bourbon inroads in India: A smoky affair
As bourbon whiskey- which is a rival of the Scotch worldwide- goes through a renaissance of sorts in its home in the U.S. state of Kentucky, its popularity is growing overseas, too. India being the top consumer of whiskey in the world, the country is a prime target. Ashley Scoby in Lexington, USA and Supriyo Hazra in Kolkata report on the trends
High-rises change the definition of modern lifestyle
Kolkata, Jun 3 (IBNS): Real estate developers all over the world have a crucial and a common angle towards designing the high-end residential superstructures i.e, its outlook.
How green is my car
Electric cars are fast igniting the automobile fancy of Americans while in India this eco-friendly version of four-wheeler is still not in the reckoning despite lofty government announcements. Sujoy Dhar reports
Urban bookstores: More the merrier
Apart from adding new dimensions to the way they treated the young book-lovers in cities, bookstores have come a long way by slowly and steadily gliding their way into becoming luxury lifestyle stores for the urbanites as they offer more than just books. Toorssa Banerjee reports.
Colour me right
Do you feel low and out while surrounded by a particular colour but feel uplifted by the cheerful yellow? Why does white denote peace and black oppression and evil? Colours have deeper meanings than just being a part of the dcor or apparel, Anju Munshi discovers
Evolution of e-commerce suggests change in consumer preferences
Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): With the availability and plurality of e-commerce websites, there has been a change in the way people perceive the market in the current decade.
Story initiates interaction on healthy lifestyle
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Story, a retail initiative in Kolkata by Primarc celebrated World Health Day on Tuesday at its flagship store on Elgin Road.
Summer Home Beauty Care
The skin is the first to bear the brunt of summer, leading to problems like sun tan, sun burn, skin-sensitivity, rash, eruptions, etc. Exposure to the sun leads to sun tan and sun burn. It can cause redness and allergies, with itching and dryness of the skin.
Story hosts launch of Swati Senguptas book 'The Talking Bird' tomorrow
Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): Author Swati Sengupta will launch her childrens book The Talking Bird on Sunday at Story, one of the most talked about leisure stores of east Indian city of Kolkata.
Gallery Sanskriti celebrates 25 years of artistic indulgence
Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): Gallery Sanskriti, a leading art gallery in Kolkata, commenced the first exhibition for it's silver jubilee anniversary celebration on Thursday.
Real estate defines lifestyle and economy of West Bengal
Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS): Kolkata, the city of joy, is known for its rich heritage, intellect, valued traditions, strong and community living. In the past few years, the city and towns of Kolkata have seen an unprecedented boom in the realty segment.
Kolkata's leading bookstore celebrates 'World STORY telling' day
Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): Story, a bookstore chain in Kolkata, belonging to the Primarc group, celebrated 'World STORY telling' day at its flagship store on Friday.
Astitva bags Best Green Project Award at CREDAI Awards 2015
Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS): Kolkatas first gold rated green residential building from the Primarc Group, accredited by Indian Green Building Council, has been conferred the prestigious Credai Bengal Realty Award 2015 under the Best Green Project segment.
Story creates paradise for young book-lovers
Kolkata, Mar 14 (IBNS): The walls of Story, a bookstore in Kolkata, which is an initiative of the Primarc Group of Companies, have been adorned with literary pieces specially picked out for children of various age groups.
Kolkata's leading bookstore celebrates Women's Day with musical drama
Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): Story, a bookstore in Kolkata from Primarc Group of Companies, celebrated the International Womens Day by bringing together Dr. Sudeshna Basu along with other eminent personalities Dolly Basu, Anashua Majumdar and Biblab Dasgupta in one common platform for I am not a mother - nohot mata, on Sunday.
We are like that only
TV commercials today showcase characters that could be an extension of our own family. They are not the target segment of the product they push for but the consumers like their tales enough to stop and talk about. Is Indian advertising riding a new wave? TWF correspondent Madhumita M probes
Maverick Chronograph: A redefined style
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS) The extraordinary ride of Maverick, a veritable Victorinox Swiss Army bestseller, continues apace. After the redesign of the three hand watch model, the Maverick Chronograph has now undergone a complete overhaul.
Fusing the past
Designers and fashionistas today are getting inspired by fashions from the past and fusing them into retrofashion, finds Avra Biswas
Blenders Pride show: Varun Bahl, Abraham & Thakore decode their works
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS): The opening show on Day 1 of Blenders Pride fashion tour in Kolkata was by designers Varun Bahl and the duo of Araham & Thakore. As the audience lauded their collection, the designers shared their ideas behind the stunning works.
Build up your own style: Irrfan at Blenders Pride show
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS): The 10th edition of Seagrams Blenders Pride Fashion Tour came back to Kolkata bringing back panache and glamour with the leading fashion designers of the industry to taste life in style.
Call of the sea
Cruising for pleasure has not lost its appeal even in this high-speed air travel age. What has changed is how the sea-bound like to experience it today. The high-tech ship Quantum of the Seas is a revelation to Ranjita Biswas
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