Kolkata: Urmila Dance Foundation hosts Bande Nrityam on 16th anniversary

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.

by IBNS September 22, 2016

Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya, actor Biswajit Chakraborty features in Tagorenama

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.

by IBNS September 19, 2016

Ontario-based GTB International School excels in province's maths standard

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.

by IBNS September 15, 2016

Kamala: Ready to welcome buyers with exquisite handlooms and designer jewellery

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.

by IBNS September 13, 2016

Tagore's appeal cannot be bound in time for his followers: Tarun Bhattacharya

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.

by IBNS September 10, 2016

Rotary International holds meeting to reveal future activities

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.

by IBNS September 06, 2016

Its dressing up time, folks!

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

by Trans World Features (TWF) September 06, 2016

Kolkata's Mud Cafe remembers music legend Debabrata Biswas

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.

by IBNS September 04, 2016

Simaaya introduces ready-to-wear sari for the upcoming festive season

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.

by IBNS August 31, 2016

Vision Rx Lab's Blumax technology to provide strain free visual experience

Vision Rx Lab's Blumax technology to provide strain free visual experience

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): In a drive to provide strain free visual experience, Vision Rx Lab, a joint venture of GKB Rx lens and Essilor, launched their Blumax technology, which is made of special material that effectively filters out harmful UV rays.

by IBNS August 26, 2016

A green wedding

A green wedding

Wedding comes in all shapes and sizes. While not all are big, fat and dreamy, they all tend to deplete earth's resources. Be smart, opt for an environment friendly occasion. IBNS-TWF Correspondent Sudipto Maity reports

by Trans World Features (TWF)/IBNS August 17, 2016

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya ,Master Chef Pradeep Rozario presenteducation "Strings & Palate" at KK's Fusion recently

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya ,Master Chef Pradeep Rozario presenteducation "Strings & Palate" at KK's Fusion recently

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): One is credited with taking Indian classical music to the world stage and the other has satiated thousands of taste buds, concocting global gastronomical delights with Indian delicacies.

by IBNS August 15, 2016

Starmark and Penguin Books, YFLO organised an evening with Emraan Hashmi to celebrate the launch of his book The Kiss of Life

Starmark and Penguin Books, YFLO organised an evening with Emraan Hashmi to celebrate the launch of his book The Kiss of Life

Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Starmark and Penguin Books, in association with FYLO( Young FICCI Ladies Organisation), organised an evening with Emraan Hashmi, at Kolkata's The Taj Bengal to celebrate the launch of his book The Kiss Of Life. The book has been co-authored by Bilal Siddiqi.

by IBNS August 11, 2016

Mansi Midha launches her new Salon and Academy in Delhi

Mansi Midha launches her new Salon and Academy in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Celebrity makeover artist Mansi Midha launched her new Salon and Academy on Sunday in Rajouri Garden, Delhi.

by IBNS August 11, 2016

Looking for global fusion on a veggie platter? Hakuna Matata!

Looking for global fusion on a veggie platter? Hakuna Matata!

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): A year ago, they dared to challenge tradition by serving global fusion food at their exclusive vegetarian restaurant located on a street known for its meaty delights and, a year later, they embraced Kolkata's penchant for heritage by deciding to inaugurate their birthday celebrations in a tram on Wednesday.

by IBNS August 06, 2016

Bag it

Bag it

Whats a womans attire without an appropriate bag to go with it? Pramita Bose checks out some trends in the bag-front making waves

by Trans World Features (TWF) August 01, 2016

Aditya Group's new initiative Noodle Oodle to indulge taste-buds

Aditya Group's new initiative Noodle Oodle to indulge taste-buds

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): Aditya Group opened its first Authentic Chinese restaurant Noodle Oodle, under its hospitality division named Homelicious, at Nagerbazar, Dum Dum area on the northern fringe of Kolkata.

by IBNS July 23, 2016

Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata

Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata

Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, began on July 3 in Kolkata.

by IBNS July 16, 2016

Playing footsie

Playing footsie

Who says the humble shoes are poor cousins of fashionable ensembles? Shoes in many avatars are now stealing the limelight whether on the street on muggy monsoon days or high-end evening dos, finds Pramita Bose

by Trans World Features (TWF) July 15, 2016

#LGBTIndia: Such a Long Journey

#LGBTIndia: Such a Long Journey

While India recently abstained when the top human rights body at the United Nations voted to appoint an independent expert to protect the LGBT people worldwide, the clamor for throwing away an archaic British law that criminalizes gay sex grows louder in the country of 1.3 billion people. Sujoy Dhar reports

by IBNS/Trans World Features July 08, 2016

Shyamashree Sen takes charge of Rotary District 3291 at Samarurha

Shyamashree Sen takes charge of Rotary District 3291 at Samarurha

Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): In a glittering programme titled Samarurha held at Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha, Shyamashree Sen took charge of the 97-year-old Rotary International District 3291, becoming the only second lady Governor of the international service organization here, to head the district.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

Casa Kitchen to celebrate the Kebab Karnival- 2K16

Casa Kitchen to celebrate the Kebab Karnival- 2K16

Kolkata, Jun 21(IBNS): Casa Kitchen, a Kolkata based restaurant & bar is all set to celebrate the occasion of monsoon by hosting the Kebab Karnival- 2K16 from Jun 25 to Jul 10, 2016.

by IBNS June 23, 2016

Green fashion

Green fashion

Sustainability is a living concern today with issues like global-warming and climate-change posing a huge threat to the planet. How is the fashion designer community responding to the call for sustainable fashion? Pramita Bose probes

by Trans World Features (TWF) June 02, 2016

Debarati Goswami performs in Kolkata

Debarati Goswami performs in Kolkata

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS) Amaar Mukti Aloy Aloy by Odissi danseuse Debarati Goswami performed at the ICCR in Kolkata on Tuesday to commemorate the bards 155th Birth Anniversary is a fitting tribute.

by IBNS May 31, 2016

 Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya ends North American concert series

Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya ends North American concert series

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Santoor legend Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya, after a stupendous performance at University of Montreal with percussion guru Hindole Majumdar moves to Ashland in the West Coast on May 28 followed by grand finale at Portland, ended his 2 weeks concert tour of USA.

by IBNS May 23, 2016

Kolkata:Theatre personality Rudraprasad Sengupta inaugurates the Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela at Jorasanko Thakurbari

Kolkata:Theatre personality Rudraprasad Sengupta inaugurates the Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela at Jorasanko Thakurbari

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University on Friday, started its 3-day Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela with 60 artists, craftsmen and weavers from 15 districts of West Bengal and a wide range of traditional art and craft items made by them.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

Want to provide solace through my music: Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya

Want to provide solace through my music: Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya

Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) Santoor Maestro Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya, while performing in a concert along with his troupe in Kolkata, said this is their debut attempt where they have attempted to present a music concert with five Santoor exponents including him, playing the instrument simultaneously, portraying an innovative and unique concept on stage.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

Artists, craftspersons to participate in Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela at the Jorasanko Thakurbari

Artists, craftspersons to participate in Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela at the Jorasanko Thakurbari

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) The West Bengal State Akademi Of Dance Drama Music And Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University will hold the Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela at the Jorasanko Thakurbari from May 6 to 8, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

Kolkata: Pt Tarun Bhattacharya to deliver key performance on Wednesday

Kolkata: Pt Tarun Bhattacharya to deliver key performance on Wednesday

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) Santoor maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya is all set to deliver a key performance in the city at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR on Wednesday.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

All that glitters

All that glitters

Its not time yet to say goodbye to the sequins. In fact, glitter is getting all the attention in the current apparel scene, finds Pramita Bose

by Trans World Features (TWF) April 30, 2016