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Bolpur: Infant Jesus Church draws inspiration from Tagore's teachings and Santhal culture

Bolpur, Jan 18 (IBNS): Taking a leaf out of the 'inculturation' concept, the new Infant Jesus Church, located in the heart of Bolpur, has drawn inspiration from the Tagorean influence of Shantiniketan and the local Santhal tribes of West Bengal.

by IBNS January 18, 2018

Planning to appear for UPSC Prelims? Important topics you shouldn't miss

The notification for UPSC Civil Services Examination or the IAS examination as it is commonly called has been released and application process has also started. The last date for application is March 6th, 2018. It is a three-tier examination. The Prelims is set to be conducted on June 3rd, 2018, clearing which will allow the candidates to appear for the Mains. So that gives candidates roughly few months to kick-start their preparations.

by IBNS January 17, 2018

VITEEE Application Begins: Apply before February 28

by IBNS January 16, 2018

Italy signs MoU with tanners' association from Bengal at BGBS

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Italian delegation to the Bengal Global Business Summit -- being held in Kolkata -- signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a city-based association, on the eve of the summit.

by IBNS January 16, 2018

WB CM Mamata Banerjee hosts fourth Bengal Global Business Summit in Kolkata today

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): After a poor show in the last year, West Bengal Chief Minister is eyeing on to host a successful Bengal Global Business Summit 2017 starting from Tuesday in Kolkata.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

Kamala Mills fire: Mojo Bistro's co-owner surrenders

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): In a new development to the Kamala Mills fire probe, co-owner of Mojo Bistro, one of the two pubs which was devastated by fire in late December, has surrendered in Mumbai, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service January 15, 2018

The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies

London, Jan 16 (IBNS): Irish singer-songwriter Dolores O'Riordan, who was the frontwoman of the multi-million selling rock band The Cranberries, passed away on Monday.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Rajasthan today

Barmer, Jan 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to his visit to Rajasthan on Tuesday.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

13 siblings held captive in California home, 2 arrested: say police

California, Jan 16 (IBNS): Police arrested a couple after it was discovered that 13 people had been held captive in their California home in filthy conditions, officials said on Tuesday.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

Colombia bridge collapse kills at least 10

Bogota, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed as a bridge collapse close to Bogota area in Colombia on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

Police arrest man resembling Pakistan minor rape-murder suspect

Kasur, Jan 16 (IBNS): Police have arrested a person, who resembles the Kasur minor rape and murder suspect, media reports said on Tuesday.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

Afghanistan: Rocket hits Indian Embassy in Kabul, no casualty

Kabul, Jan 16 (IBNS): A rocket landed in the premises of Indian Embassy in Kabul on Monday evening, officials said.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

Macedonia Ambassador to attend Bengal business summit for the first time; forge cultural and business ties

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS) As Bengal gears up for the fourth edition of Bengal Global Business Summit 2018 (BGBS2018) many heads of foreign consulates including China, Italy, Germany and Netherlands would be attending the big event.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

Bengal Chamber hosts Indo-Polish Chambers delegation in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS):The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a delegation by Indo-Polish Chambers of Commerce & Industries, Warsaw (IPCCI) in Kolkata.

by IBNS January 15, 2018

Italy to participate as partner country in Bengal Global Business Summit in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Italian Consul General in Kolkata Damiano Francovigh on Friday said his country will be participating in the upcoming Bengal Global Business Summit here as a partner country and a delegation of more than 30 companies are expected to join the event.

by IBNS January 12, 2018

The Bengal Chamber organises 'Trade & Logistics Conclave post GST regime'

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): To establish a thread between Logistics, International Trade and Metals via GST, Kolkata-based Bengal Chamber organised a 'Trade & Logistics Conclave Post GST Regime' recently at the Chamber premises.

by IBNS January 10, 2018

Marketing analytics and why it matters to your business

We are living in an era of big data.If you are doubtful, go through this data we have copied from SmartInsights.com:

by IBNS January 03, 2018

Influence of Decision Making in Organizational Leadership and Management Activities

Leadership is defined as a process by which a leader is able to assert influence over a group of people to achieve a pre-decided common goal. Decision making is a process involving a certain amount of deliberation and social action in order to choose from among a certain number of options when faced with a problem.

by IBNS January 03, 2018

7 Skills That Will Help Digital Marketers Increase Conversion

Digital marketers are experts in interaction with the customers in the online community. They adopt strategies that place huge importance on maintaining relations digitally rather than in person. The challenge comes when a lead is captured and has to be a conversion in from of a consumer. The journey from a lead to conversion requires digital marketers to be skilled at lot of things. Here is a list of seven such things thatevery digital marketer must hone to increase conversion on multiply conversion rate.

by IBNS January 03, 2018

Strategic Planning- Roadmap to your business

"Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate, and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand." Colin Powell

by IBNS January 03, 2018

Uzbekistan President address Parliament, delivers road map for development

Tashkent, Jan 3 (IBNS): President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in his historical address to the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of the country has highlighted the most critical and pressing issues of political, economic and democratic development of the nation as well as the priorities of Tashkents foreign policy.

by IBNS January 03, 2018

The Perfect Email: How to Get Opened, Read &Responded

You take so much effort to craft an email, only to find out that the recipients have not even opened, read or responded. Isnt it frustrating? Did you know that 40% of adults never read marketing emails?

by IBNS January 03, 2018

NLU Odisha offers 25% Reservation to Local Students- Apply Through CLAT

In a recent meeting, Chief Minister of Odisha approved reservation for local students in National Law University, Cuttack (also known as NLU Cuttack and NLU Odisha). The move has been targeted to benefit local students who want to pursue law education. This decision also made the reservation criteria of NLU Odisha in line with some other NLUs.

by IBNS January 02, 2018

NEET to have Similar Set of Questions in Regional Papers- NEET 2018

The Supreme Court, on December 12 ordered that National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) will have similar papers across all languages, meaning that the papers in languages such as Bengali, Tamil, Assamese, among others will just be a translation of the paper made in English Language.

by IBNS January 01, 2018

JEE Advanced 2018 to be conducted online: IIT Kanpur releases videos to help students taking mocks

The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) is conducted by the seven zonal IITs under the guidance of JAB (Joint Admission Board). Top two lakh forty thousand students from JEE Main are eligible for JEE Advanced. The exam is held for admission in one of the seven Indian Institute of Technology. Given the multitude of candidates who apply for the examination, the authorized board has decided to conduct JEE Advanced online from 2018.

by IBNS January 01, 2018

JEE Main 2018: Correct Your Images and Signature Before January 1st

Undoubtedly, discrepancies in the images and signature are major faults observed in JEE Main application forms each year. The forms were released in the month of December with the instructions clearly specifying the amount of care and patience one requires to have while filling the forms to avoid any folly.

by IBNS December 27, 2017

Kolkata: Publication on sustainable energy marks the launch of BCC&I Knowledge Forum

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCC&I), on Wednesday, launched the 'BCC&I Knowledge Forum: Bridging the Industry and Academia' and unveiled a special publication, Sustainable Energy Technology and Policies- A Transformational Journey.

by IBNS December 26, 2017

Bandel Church goes green this Christmas

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): The oldest church in Eastern India, Bandel Church, has chosen to promote caring for mother earth as its Christmas theme this year.

by IBNS December 25, 2017

BITSAT 2018 Slot Booking: Check All the Important Details

The procedure for BITSAT 2018 slot booking is one requisite and important step in the completion of BITSAT application process. This step of slot booking is followed by payment of fee and needs to be completed on time, in order to write this exam. Therefore, through this article, we would guide you through application process and slot booking of BITSAT 2018.

by IBNS December 22, 2017

FIEO holds its Exports Excellence Award in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS): Federation of Indian Exports Organisation held its Eastern Region Exports Excellence Award ceremony recently in the city. West Bengal's Minister of Finance,Industry,Commerce & Enterprises, Amit Mitra, was the chief guest.

by IBNS December 22, 2017