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Kolkata's heritage tram Paat Rani to promote tourism and jute products

Kolkata: It was almost a losing turf war that Kolkata's tram fought for decades despite being part of the former British colonial capital's urban landscape for over 140 years now.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2020

Its Diwali and there are many a treat for Kolkatans!

Diwali embodies the spirit of winningthe triumph of light over darkness. This year, the Diwali celebrations are all about tiding over the ravages of a pandemic which has crippled our economy and disintegrated our social lives. Amidst this gloom hope keeps us goinghope that the lights and fireworks of Diwali will spiritually uplift us and help us in killing the virus much like the execution of the ten-headed evil king Ravana! With that hope let us celebrate Diwali not only with lit diyas, new clothes, rangoli decorations and prayers, but also with feasting on our favourite Diwali sweets and desserts.

by Arundhati Gupta November 13, 2020

Na-Ru-Meg the rooftop caf with a view

A kind of warmth envelopes you on stepping inside Na-Ru- Megthe new caf in town! Its a rooftop destination situated at 56 A, Raja Basanta Roy Road, Kolkata, where food and dcor combine to offer a remarkable experience. It stands out with its interestingly executed look and nameNa-Ru-Meg, a unique combination emerging out of the names of three friends Namita Dashora, Rupali Barua and Meghali Barua Lahiry. Their love for healthy food and indigenous arts translated into creating an ideal place to relish delicious meals prepared with fresh ingredients and with the utmost care by experienced chefs.

by Arundhati Gupta October 07, 2020

Once upon a time in 2020: Meri Aavya: A bedtime story with a 'wake-up' call message, says Sundeep Bhutoria

by Trans World Features June 05, 2020

Kolkata: Food experts share health tips with students of JDBI

Kolkata/TWF: The concept - Eat Healthy to Stay Healthy - has changed perceptions towards healthy living in urban India.

by Trans World Features May 30, 2020

Club Urban Tyrowhere food is served with a touch of class!

The name is interestingClub Urban Tyro! It stands out amongst a long list of where to eat places spread across the city of Kolkata. Conveniently located on the ground floor of the Old Sikkim House, it is an interesting addition to the fascinating food landscape, more so as it has brought with a well-researched and authentic oriental and Chinese food served with a touch of class. Each item is presented aesthetically which adds to the experience of relishing them.

by Arundhati Gupta February 28, 2020

Kolkata's CK Birla Hospitals - BMB to offer 30 cardiac angiographies to deserving patients this year

Kolkata: From patients aged three years to nonagenarians were present at the 30th anniversary celebration of Kolkata's CK Birla Hospitals - BMB, recently with many of them narrating about their recovery from coronary diseases after being treated by doctors here.

by Trans World Features February 19, 2020

Kris Gethin Gyms starts its journey in Kolkata

Kolkata: Having transformed bodies of Bollywood celebrities like Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Ranbir Singh, Arjun Kapoor and others, premium gym chain Kris Gethin Gyms (KGG) - part of Physique Global- formally launched its sprawling 11,600 sq feet KGG fitness centre at Salt Lake area in Kolkata on Saturday.

by Trans World Features January 27, 2020

A feast fit for winter of contentment

Come winter and the city of Kolkata gears up for festivitiesbe it cinema, theatre, music or food and, not to forget, the Christmas.

by Arundhati Gupta December 28, 2019

Kolkata hosting photography exhibition celebrating 30 years of UNCRC

Kolkata: A photography exhibition celebrating 30 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was inaugurated in Kolkata recently.

by Trans World Features December 19, 2019

Maestro Tarun Bhattacharyas philanthropic Santoor Ashram set to hit the shores of USA

by Trans World Features October 15, 2019

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kolkata: Rotary International District 3291 and Rotary Club of Belur felicitates Board toppers

Kolkata, June 3 : Rotary International District 3291 and Rotary Club of Belur felicitated the top ranked students from different boards at CONNECTIONS -District Assembly at the Hyatt Regency.

by Trans World Features June 04, 2019

Thalassaemia Free India: Cafe Annyo rut-E, Golf Green, Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City launch financial year calendar

Kolkata, May 10: Cafe Annyo rut-E, Golf Green joined hands with Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City to launch a financial year calendar for Corporate and Business enterprises to spread awareness about the need for carrier detection of Thalassaemia Trait and to spread Thalassaemia Free India campaign.

by Trans World Features May 11, 2019

Kolkata: ICCR, PLAY ON and Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City hosts Sachetanata

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): ICCR, PLAY ON and Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City presented a music and dance concert at the ICCR titled Sachetanata- an awareness program on Thalassaemia- on May 1.

by Trans World Features May 04, 2019

Kolkata slide guitarist Rhitom Sarkar influences guitarist Michael Oesch to an Indo Canadian Slide Guitar Music project

Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS): Hindustani slide guitar player Rhitom Sarkar from Kolkata mesmerized Canadian guitarist Michael Oesch making him invite Rhitom for a joint collaboration "Delta Raga."

by Trans World Features March 26, 2019

Kolkata: Chandramouli Venkatesan's book Get Better at Getting Better launched in Starmark

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IBNS): Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Penguin Random House India, hosted the launch of Chandramouli Venkatesan's book Get Better at Getting Better at its Mani Square outlet here in mid-February.

by Trans World Features February 27, 2019

EZCC Parv Bharatiyam blends Indian classical and folk music and dance

Kolkata, Dec 27: Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) organized Parv Bharatiyam, a festival of dance and music recently at their Kolkata premises.

by Trans World Features January 29, 2019

ICCR and EZCC present Bihan - A Musical Journey based on poem by Bengal governor

Kolkata, Dec 24: Governor of West Bengal, Keshari Nath Tripathi, applauded the presentation Bihan- A Musical Journey, which was based on a poem written by him.

by Trans World Features January 29, 2019

ICCR and EZCC present Bihan - A Musical Journey based on poem by Bengal governor

Kolkata, Dec 24 (IBNS): Governor of West Bengal, Keshari Nath Tripathi, applauded the presentation Bihan- A Musical Journey, which was based on a poem written by him.

by Trans World Features December 28, 2018

Kolkata gets a chance to celebrate the Lepcha New Year

Kolkata, Dec 14 (TWF): Kolkata got a chance to witness the New Year rituals of the Lepcha tribe from the Himalayan region of West Bengal at a colourful event organised at the Jorasanko Thakurbari.

by Trans World Features December 14, 2018

Edinburgh Napier University ties up with Prabha Khaitan Foundation

Kolkata,Dec 7 (IBNS): Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland) and Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata have signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cultural collaboration and exchange between the two institutions.

by Trans World Features December 08, 2018