Judge me by my karma: Amish Tripathi
One of the best-selling contemporary writers, Amish (Tripathi) is often regarded as Indias first literary pop-star. In Kolkata for the release of his latest book, Scion of Ikshvaku, Amish (who chooses to do away with his surname Tripathi) opens up about his love for religion and mythology with TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity
A den of my own
Much joking and rib-tickling go on about the den, a mans preferred refuge in the house. But have a heart; men too need their cosy nook and seclusion to let the hair down and let loose the creative juice, discovers Pramita Bose
Gallery Sanskriti celebrates flower power
Flower Power is a unique exploration into the softness of the 70s peace and love era when joy and vibrancy were not just a celebration, but a way of life. A one-of-its-kind thematic teapot show in the country, hosted by Gallery Sanskriti, Kolkata, Flower Power is focused on the naturalness of a simple flower and tea-drinking, infusing the two, into festive ceramic kettles.
Starmark to launch Ranjan Bandyopadhyays new book next week
Kolkata, Jul 24 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Patra Bharati, will host the launch of Ranjan Bandyopadhyays Pransakha Vivekananda (Part 3), a Bengali novel based on Swami Vivekanandas life at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata on July 28.
Singer Shyamoshree Gupta releases her debut Rabindrasangeet album in Kolkata
Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS) Singer Shyamoshree Gupta released her debut Rabindra Sangeet album in popular lifestyle store Starmark's South City Mall outlet in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Consumers find influx of modern lifestyle in urban bookstores
Kolkata, July 20 (IBNS): Twenty-first century marked a ballistic change in the lifestyle of the people in India by bringing the mall culture, exposing them to high-end products, services, entertainment and food under one roof.
Courting fashion in the play ground
Clothes in the sports arena has gone high fashion keeping with todays mood, Pramita Bose discovers
Kolkata hosts re-launch of environmental magazine 'Environ'
Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS) Environ, an environmental and wildlife magazine, was re-launched in popular lifestyle store Starmark's Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata on Friday.
Taste of America, Indian style
KFC, part of the Yum brand that also owns Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, is now a global brand which grew from a small chicken restaurant started by Colonel Harland Sanders more than70 years ago. As its popularity soars in India, it is evident that the urban class of the country are loving the American taste with an Oriental twist. Tala Habbal in USA and Toorssa Banerjee in India report
Globsyn Business School in association with AIMA, CMA organize 41stNational Competition for Young Managers
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Globsyn Business School, a business management institution, in association with All India Management Association (AIMA) and Calcutta Management Association (CMA), organized this years Eastern Regional Round of the "National Competition for Young Managers" on July 3 and 4 at its Amtala campus.
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.
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