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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
#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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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