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New Streax Ultralights Gem Collection introduces range of hair shades

Oct 16, 2019, at 05:58 pm

Kolkata: New Streax Ultralights Gem Collection has introduced a range of  hair shades that are making their entry into the Indian market.

What Are the Pros for Using A Deep Fryer?

Oct 15, 2019, at 07:30 pm

The traditional ways of slow cooking are tiring and time-consuming. The modern equipment of a deep fryer helps in preparation of your favourite snacks in a healthy and convenient way. The automatic temperature settings of the device enable the preparation of perfectly cooked and healthy snacks.

Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya’s philanthropic Santoor Ashram set to hit the shores of USA

Oct 15, 2019, at 05:35 pm

Kolkata: Santoor Maestro and philanthropist Musician Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya embarks on month-long tour of USA, a country he has been frequently performing in for the past 3 decades and more.

PUBG Mobile India Tour 2019 to culminate into the Grand Finals in Kolkata

Oct 14, 2019, at 05:11 pm

Kolkata, Oct 14: After four long months of nail-biting action at the regional finals held across Jaipur, Guwahati, Pune, and Hyderabad, the top 20 squads from four regions will be battling it out at the Grand Finale in Kolkata.

Google doodles to celebrate 218th birth anniversary of Belgian physicist Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau

Oct 14, 2019, at 09:26 am

New York: World's popular search engine Google on Monday designed its homepage with an animate doodle to mark the 218th birthday of Belgian physicist Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau.

Google doodle observes birth anniversary of Kamini Roy

Oct 12, 2019, at 04:10 pm

New York: Popular search engine Google on Saturday celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of  Bengali poet, social worker and the country's first woman to graduate with honours, Kamini Roy by decorating their homepage with a doodle.

Rhitom Sarkar’s successful Canadian musical sojourn

Oct 11, 2019, at 03:40 pm

Kolkata: Musician Rhitom Sarkar has returned from after a whirlwind tour of eight concerts and two recordings in Canada.

Asian Paints Where The Heart Is showcases Gaurav Kapoor’s breezy Mumbai home in

Oct 11, 2019, at 01:36 pm

Mumbai isn’t known as the maximum city without a reason. One of the most crowded cities in the world, you see millions of people jostling for limited space. So when you think of Mumbai homes, you think of small spaces, and people striving to make the most out of the space that they have.

A Sneak Peek into Kajal Agarwal’s Mumbai Haven in Asian Paints ‘Where the heart is’ Season 3

Oct 11, 2019, at 01:32 pm

“You can take a girl out of Bombay but never Bombay out of a girl”— that’s how Kajal Agarwal begins our introduction to her home in Asian Paints’ Where The Heart Is. Kajal is one of the most prolific actors in India today; having worked extensively in the Tamil and Telugu film industry for many years. In fact, she’s even considered a lucky charm by many directors and producers and has been a part of some big-budget movies over the years.

Amitabh Bachchan attends the Navratri Pooja festivities hosted by the Kalyanaraman family

Oct 07, 2019, at 07:31 pm

Mumbai: The Kalyanaraman family hosted a splendid affair as part of the Navratri festivities at their residence in Thrissur, Kerala this week.

Subway adds four new desi flavours to loaded signature wraps

Oct 07, 2019, at 01:01 pm

New Delhi: Subway India has added four new desi flavours namely Mutton Keema, Chicken Seekh Masala, Soya Keema and Paneer Bhurji Masala to its Loaded Signature Wraps category for a limited period.

Amidst offering of Pushpanjali, festive fever reaches peak on Maha Ashtami

Oct 06, 2019, at 03:16 pm

Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS): The festive spirit in Kolkata reached its peak on Sunday as the Maha Ashtami celebrations of the Durga Puja commenced amidst cloudy sky.

West Bengal Governor and city celebs play dhak to inaugurate Manicktala Chaltabagan `Dhak Utsav’

Oct 03, 2019, at 12:41 pm

Kolkata:  West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar inaugurated the Chaltabagan `Dhak Utsav’ by playing the dhak with BJP MP Roopa Ganguly, actor turned TMC MP Dev and other  celebrities and  foreign Consul Generals to formally launch the Pujas festivities at the ITC Royal Bengal here on Wednesday in collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Air India pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by painting a portrait on its aircraft

Oct 02, 2019, at 03:21 pm

New Delhi: State-owned carrier Air India on Wednesday paid homage to India's freedom fighting icon Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary by painting a portrait on the tail of A320 aircraft at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here.

Important to revisit people involved with writers' movement: Shabana Azmi on father Kaifi Azmi ahead of KAIFINAMA screening at SALA

Oct 01, 2019, at 11:48 pm

San Francisco: Critically acclaimed Indian actress Shabana Azmi appreciated the fact that the South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) 2019 has decided to screen Sumantra Ghoshal’s Kaifinama, a film on the life of her father and one of India’s well-known Urdu poets, Kaifi Azmi.

Blogger Jeremy Cabral launches Styleboulevard.in, a platform for India's bloggers and influencers

Oct 01, 2019, at 04:56 pm

New Delhi: Owing to the great demand of Influencer Marketing in India, blogger and male fashion influencer Jeremy Cabral recently launched an influencer marketing agency Styleboulevard.in, billed as a  unique venture started by an influencer bringing what he called the finest of India’s bloggers and influencers to create the best Social Media and Experiential campaigns.

Senco Gold & Diamonds signs Heptathlete Swapna Barman as brand ambassador

Sep 30, 2019, at 06:25 pm

Kolkata:  Senco Gold & Diamonds, eastern India’s largest jewellery retail chain, signed 2018 Asian Games Gold Medalist & 2019 Arjuna Awardee Swapna Barman as their new brand ambassador. 

Chowman woos foodies with Durga Puja menu

Sep 30, 2019, at 01:40 pm

Kolkata:  Durga Pujo is never complete without pandal hopping and of course the amazing dishes, be it Chinese, Mughlai or Bengali. And Kolkata sure loves its Chinese more than any other cuisine.  And, if you’re in for some oriental treat this year, Chowman promises enough. 

Sunil Chhetri’s Bengaluru home is a testament to his sportsman’s spirit, says Asian Paints Where The Heart Is episode

Sep 30, 2019, at 01:03 pm

Bengaluru: Sunil Chhetri has never been one to hog the spotlight— he usually lets his game do the talking. The prolific Chhetri isn’t just the Indian football captain, he’s also the highest Indian goal scorer of all time.

Kolkata startup Photojoint launches app with 24X7 doorstep photography service

Sep 30, 2019, at 12:19 pm

Kolkata: Move over ordering food, medicines and grocery at doorstep by app-based services. Now you can choose a photographer closest to you location from an app for your photo shoot or any other photography requirement.

Sikkim man goes strength to strength in drawing hill youths to fit India club

Sep 29, 2019, at 10:50 pm

Gangtok, Sep29 (UNI) Former Sikkim Armed Police personnel Pema Bhutia is a man with a mission as he walks the talk of a Fit India slogan by inspiring the wayward youths of the eastern Himalayan state to join the nationwide fitness movement- by means of Strength Lifting and Incline Bench Press.

Kolkata: Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra unveils Pepe Jeans AW'19 collection

Sep 29, 2019, at 09:50 pm

Kolkata: Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra, who was the brand ambassador of Pepe Jeans, on Sunday unveiled the Autumn/Winter 2019 collection in Kolkata.

Team Gumnaami unveils Max Fashion’s ‘Wall of Kindness’ to illuminate the lives of underprivileged children this Durga Puja

Sep 28, 2019, at 05:33 pm

Kolkata, Sept 28 (IBNS): To light up Durga Puja for the less fortunate children of the society, Max Fashion came forward and made a ‘Wall of Kindness’. 

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurates `Panchajanya’ sailboat-themed Manicktala Chaltabagan Durga Puja

Sep 27, 2019, at 08:09 pm

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off her 2019 Puja inauguration from Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Friday in the presence of Sundeep Bhutoria, Chairman, Manicktala Chaltabagan Durga Puja, Sudip Bandhopadhyay, Sadhan Pande, Paresh Pal, Smita Bakshi, Minakshi Gupta, Mala Saha, Swarnakamal Saha and other dignitaries.

Kolkata: Shopping reaches frenzied level on eve of Mahalaya

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:32 pm

Kolkata, Sep 27 (UNI) What better way to celebrate Durga Puja than draping yourself in your favourite attire.

Google celebrates 21st birthday with a doodle

Sep 27, 2019, at 09:25 am

Washington: Popular search engine Google on Friday marked its 21st birthday with a doodle.  

Asian Paints Where The Heart Is features hipster Mumbai home of sibling duo Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem

Sep 24, 2019, at 06:10 pm

Huma Qureshi has never allowed herself to be seen as a stereotypical movie star — whether it’s her unconventional roles in movies like Gangs of Wasseypur and Dedh Ishqiya or her unabashed love for food or even her strong message around body positivity.

Axis Bank organizes unique marathon to encourage tree plantation

Sep 24, 2019, at 06:06 pm

Kolkata: Axis Bank partnered with The Nile Mile, a leading NGO, to organize a marathon, ‘Plant a Tree Run’ in Kolkata recently when some 950 runners participated and 400 trees were planted, according to the bank.

Let drape expert Dolly Jain make you look elegant this festive season

Sep 24, 2019, at 12:39 pm

Kolkata, Sep 24 (IBNS): If you are wondering what made Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and Isha Ambani look so elegant in their grand wedding outfits, then the answer is not far to seek if you are in Kolkata.

Sundeep Bhutoria of Prabha Khaitan Foundation meets Dalai Lama

Sep 23, 2019, at 03:44 pm

New Delhi: Sundeep Bhutoria, Trustee of Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation, met  Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama in Delhi recently.