Rhitom Sarkars successful Canadian musical sojourn

Rhitom Sarkars successful Canadian musical sojourn

Kolkata: Musician Rhitom Sarkar has returned from after a whirlwind tour of eight concerts and two recordings in Canada.

by Trans World Features October 11, 2019

West Bengal Governor and city celebs play dhak to inaugurate Manicktala Chaltabagan `Dhak Utsav

West Bengal Governor and city celebs play dhak to inaugurate Manicktala Chaltabagan `Dhak Utsav

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar inaugurated the Chaltabagan `Dhak Utsav by playing the dhak with BJP MP Roopa Ganguly, actor turned TMC MP Dev and other celebrities and foreign Consul Generals to formally launch the Pujas festivities at the ITC Royal Bengal here on Wednesday in collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

by Trans World Features October 04, 2019

Important to revisit people involved with writers' movement: Shabana Azmi on father Kaifi Azmi ahead of KAIFINAMA screening at SALA

Important to revisit people involved with writers' movement: Shabana Azmi on father Kaifi Azmi ahead of KAIFINAMA screening at SALA

San Francisco: Critically acclaimed Indian actress Shabana Azmi appreciated the fact that the South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) 2019 has decided to screen Sumantra Ghoshals Kaifinama, a film on the life of her father and one of Indias well-known Urdu poets, Kaifi Azmi.

by Trans World Features October 02, 2019

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurates `Panchajanya sailboat-themed Manicktala Chaltabagan Durga Puja

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurates `Panchajanya sailboat-themed Manicktala Chaltabagan Durga Puja

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off her 2019 Puja inauguration from Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Friday in the presence of Sundeep Bhutoria, Chairman, Manicktala Chaltabagan Durga Puja, Sudip Bandhopadhyay, Sadhan Pande, Paresh Pal, Smita Bakshi, Minakshi Gupta, Mala Saha, Swarnakamal Saha and other dignitaries.

by Trans World Features September 28, 2019

Indian fast casual food joint Curry Up Now in Northern California completes 10 years

Indian fast casual food joint Curry Up Now in Northern California completes 10 years

San Francisco: Curry Up Now, an innovative Indian fast casual restaurant based in Northern California's Bay Area and known for being the U.S.'s largest and fastest growing Indian fast casual concept, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday.

by Trans World Features September 28, 2019

Bangladeshi artist Shusmita Anis releases her latest album Chena Shohor

Bangladeshi artist Shusmita Anis releases her latest album Chena Shohor

Kolkata: Shusmita Anis is one of the front runners in modern Bengali Music both in India and Bangladesh. Her new album Chena Shohor was released in The Park in Kolkata recently.

by Trans World Features September 23, 2019

Artist Pradip Rudrapal makes theme puja debut with Punorjanmo at Telengabagan Durgotsab

Artist Pradip Rudrapal makes theme puja debut with Punorjanmo at Telengabagan Durgotsab

Kolkata: Pradip Rudrapal - one of Bengals top sculptor and ace idol-maker whose Durga pratimas have adorned many famous and prestigious pandals over the years is for the first time delving into creating a puja pandal theme for Telengabagan Sarbojananin Durga Puja in north Kolkata this year.

by India Blooms News Service September 21, 2019

Floodlightz introduces Organic Delightz range of green coffee beans for weight loss

Floodlightz introduces Organic Delightz range of green coffee beans for weight loss

Kolkata: As experts say, Losing weight has always been a much harder part of physical exercise as compared to gaining weight," the process can be achieved with now with Green Coffee. During weight loss, metabolism plays a vital role on which the weight loss depends.This is where we come to seek asylum in Green Coffee.

by Trans World Features September 21, 2019

I don't follow any rules or science of fashion: Gaurav Gupta

I don't follow any rules or science of fashion: Gaurav Gupta

Celebrated fashion designer Gaurav Gupta recently unveiled his brand's debut couture store at Galleria 1910 in Kolkata. In a chat with our correspondent Souvik Ghosh, he opens up about fashion, his brand and more

by Trans World Features September 21, 2019

Trincas is the best thing that has happened to Park Street, says Usha Uthup crooning down memory lane

Trincas is the best thing that has happened to Park Street, says Usha Uthup crooning down memory lane

Kolkata: Celebrating the 50th year of her musical bond with Kolkata's Trincas, singer Usha Uthup said the bar and restaurant is the best thing that can happen to the Park Street, the city's iconic nightlife hub.

by By Souvik Ghosh/IBNS September 19, 2019

Dr. Anurima Chanda of Ashoka University holds activity session for children in Kolkata

Dr. Anurima Chanda of Ashoka University holds activity session for children in Kolkata

Kolkata, Sep 16: Kolkata's popular bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Dorling Kindersley India, recently hosted an activity session for children between 7 and 9 years by author Dr. Anurima Chanda based on her book 'Find Out! Women of India' at its Quest Mall outlet.

by Trans World Features September 16, 2019

Starmark holds discussion between architect Anjan Mitra and author Joanne Taylor

Starmark holds discussion between architect Anjan Mitra and author Joanne Taylor

Kolkata: Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Niyogi Books, on Saturday held a discussion between architect Anjan Mitra and architectural historian, photographer and author Joanne Taylor on her books The Forgotten Palaces of Calcutta, The Great Houses of Kolkata and The Churches of India at its South City Mall outlet here.

by Trans World Features September 13, 2019

Vienna named most liveable city by The Economist

Vienna named most liveable city by The Economist

New Delhi: Vienna, known for its grandiose architecture, classical music scene and imperial history also has abundant green spaces, one-of-a-kind coffeehouse culture and excellent public services, has been voted again as the most liveable city for second year running by The Economist magazine.

by Trans World Features September 07, 2019

An evening of ghost story telling for children by Shrishendu Mukhopadhyay

An evening of ghost story telling for children by Shrishendu Mukhopadhyay

Kolkata, August 26 : What can be more interesting than an evening of spooky storytelling with none other than litterateur Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, author of one of the most famous ghost stories for children in Bengali, Gossain Baganer Bhoot.

by Trans World Features August 27, 2019

'Prabha Khaitan Foundation 500' lit event celebrations to draw performing art and literature bodies to Kolkata

'Prabha Khaitan Foundation 500' lit event celebrations to draw performing art and literature bodies to Kolkata

Kolkata: Litterateurs and bigwigs representing some of Indias most active literary ad organizations from more than 25 cities will converge in Kolkata on Wednesday for a two-day meet organized by Prabha Khaitan Foundation to share their experiences and expertise to evolve ways and means to give more teeth to literary and performing art activities across India and beyond through collaborations.

by Trans World Features August 19, 2019

Shaadi by Marriott : Anita Dongre's bespoke bridal wear sweeps Kolkatans off feet at The Westin Rajarhat

Shaadi by Marriott : Anita Dongre's bespoke bridal wear sweeps Kolkatans off feet at The Westin Rajarhat

Kolkata: It was an evening of razzmatazz at The Westin Rajarhat this August where a chunk of the City of Joy's rich and famous gathered to celebrate the bespoke wedding collections of a celebrated fashion designer. And Anita Dongre did not disappoint.

by Trans World Features August 16, 2019

Senior citizens of Pronam hoist Tricolour, tie rakhis

Senior citizens of Pronam hoist Tricolour, tie rakhis

Kolkata, Aug 15: Senior citizen members of Pronam - a joint initiative and project of The Bengal and Kolkata Police for the elderly in the city - on Thursday hoisted the National Tricolour at a function held at the compound of Ballygunge Police Station.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2019

Kolkata: New Bengali modern song 'Upohaar'  by Srikanta Acharya released

Kolkata: New Bengali modern song 'Upohaar' by Srikanta Acharya released

Kolkata, Aug 14: Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya unveiled the single album as a tribute to one of the veteran musicians of this country Sri Pratap Roy well known as Baby Da. Baby da who has played in this song as well is a renowned piano- accordion player of the industry of Indian music.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2019

Project Management Institute West Bengal Chapter holds first edition of  Members and Volunteers Summit

Project Management Institute West Bengal Chapter holds first edition of Members and Volunteers Summit

Kolkata, July 29: Project Management Institute West Bengal Chapter celebrated the first edition of Members and Volunteers Summit at the Auditorium of Tata Communications recently.

by Trans World Features July 29, 2019

Actor-singer Arindam Ganguly adds one more feather to his cap with his short story anthology

Actor-singer Arindam Ganguly adds one more feather to his cap with his short story anthology

Kolkata, July 23 : Arindam Ganguly, a popular Bengali actor, singer and lyricist, and director, added one more feather to his cap, that of an author, with the publication of 'Abhinaba Arindam' an anthology of short stories penned by him.

by Trans World Features July 24, 2019

Kolkata's Priya Cinema announces special offer for movie lovers

Kolkata's Priya Cinema announces special offer for movie lovers

Kolkata, July 22: BG, Bar & Restaurant at the Priya Cinema and Book My Show has announced for the first time ever for cine lovers a special offer for the cinema & food lover.

by Trans World Features July 23, 2019

Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya to get Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2019

Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya to get Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2019

Kolkata, July 16: Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya has just got the news that he shall be conferred upon with the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2019.

by Trans World Features July 16, 2019

How app cabs are changing transportation landscape worldwide

How app cabs are changing transportation landscape worldwide

From USA to India, ride hailing app cabs like Uber has transformed the mobility landscape globally and opened the door for competitors such as Lyft in the U.S. and Ola Cabs in India. Rashi Shrivastava and Madison Hall in USA with Suryodoy Mandal in India report on how it is poised to grow even more.

by Trans World Features July 15, 2019

Kolkata:  Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presents his collection at ICCR

Kolkata: Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presents his collection at ICCR

Kolkata, July 8: Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presented his collection at ICCR recently at the Fashion Fiesta.

by Trans World Features July 08, 2019

University of Chicago, OD Alternatives join hands to provide Leadership Development program for women leaders in India

University of Chicago, OD Alternatives join hands to provide Leadership Development program for women leaders in India

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Top ranked global academic institution The University of Chicago and boutique leadership development firm OD Alternatives have joined hands to provide a Leadership Development program for women leaders in India.

by Trans World Features July 04, 2019

Vedic Maths is relevant and important in modern education system

Vedic Maths is relevant and important in modern education system

Gaurav Tekriwal founder President of the Vedic Maths Forum India, in conversation with Subhojit Roy, co founder of Connections

by Trans World Features July 04, 2019

Senior citizens of Kolkata celebrate 11th anniversary of elderly support initiative Pronam

Senior citizens of Kolkata celebrate 11th anniversary of elderly support initiative Pronam

Kolkata, July 2: Many senior citizens of Kolkata, police officials and others recently came together to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of Pronam, a decade-old police initiative to provide the elderly with a support system.

by Trans World Features July 03, 2019

Child prodigy Karthik Iyer performs for the Mitty Advocacy Project at San Jose

Child prodigy Karthik Iyer performs for the Mitty Advocacy Project at San Jose

Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Child prodigy and Carnatic percussionist Karthik Iyer mesmerized the audience at the Ananda Aditorium, San Jose, California.

by Trans World Features June 19, 2019

Kolkata: Urmila to present Bande Nrityam 2019 on June 23

Kolkata: Urmila to present Bande Nrityam 2019 on June 23

Kolkata, June 15: Urmila is all set to present Bande Nrityam at 5pm onward at in Kolkata's Rabindra Sadn.

by Trans World Features June 17, 2019