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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.

Bangladeshi artist Shusmita Anis releases her latest album “Chena Shohor”

Sep 21, 2019, at 11:46 pm

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.

Sundari brings range of traditional weaves for the festive season

Sep 21, 2019, at 06:27 pm

Kolkata: For the festive season ahead, Sundari, an old name among the house of sarees, has come up with a range of sarees.

Artist Pradip Rudrapal makes theme puja debut with Punorjanmo at Telengabagan Durgotsab

Sep 21, 2019, at 06:22 pm

Kolkata: Pradip Rudrapal - one of Bengal’s top sculptor and ace idol-maker whose Durga pratimas have adorned many famous and prestigious pandals over the years – is for the first time delving into creating a puja pandal theme for Telengabagan Sarbojananin Durga Puja in north Kolkata this year.

Floodlightz introduces Organic Delightz range of green coffee beans for weight loss

Sep 21, 2019, at 06:17 pm

Kolkata: As experts say, “Losing weight has always been a much harder part of physical exercise as compared to gaining weight," the process can be achieved with now with Green Coffee. During weight loss, metabolism plays a vital role on which the weight loss depends.This is where we come to seek asylum in Green Coffee.

I don't follow any rules or science of fashion: Gaurav Gupta

Sep 21, 2019, at 01:30 pm

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

Floodlightz introduces Organic Delightz range of green coffee beans for weight loss

Sep 19, 2019, at 10:43 pm

Kolkata: As experts say, “Losing weight has always been a much harder part of physical exercise as compared to gaining weight," the process can be achieved with now with Green Coffee. During weight loss, metabolism plays a vital role on which the weight loss depends.This is where we come to seek asylum in Green Coffee.

LFW Gen Next on the Road showcase their fashion wears at leading stores in the country

Sep 19, 2019, at 03:45 pm

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IBNS): Young designers, part of Lakme Fashion Week's Gen Next platform, who participated in the latest LFW Winter/Festive 2019 show, recently displayed their collections at multi-designer stores in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi.

Trincas is the best thing that has happened to Park Street, says Usha Uthup crooning down memory lane

Sep 19, 2019, at 12:14 pm

Kolkata: Celebrating the 50th year of her musical bond with Kolkata's Trincas, singer Usha Uthup said the bar and restaurant is the best thing that can happen to the Park Street, the city's iconic nightlife hub.

Kamala opens its autumn collection of textiles for Durga Puja

Sep 17, 2019, at 08:14 pm

Kolkata: Kamala, the retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, opened its autumn collection of textiles for Durga Puja on Saturday.

Anju Modi unveils her collection with BIBA in Kolkata

Sep 13, 2019, at 08:46 pm

Kolkata: Costume designer Anju Modi unveiled ‘BIBA by Anju Modi’, an exclusive collection with BIBA at South City Mall BIBA Store in Kolkata.

Make it to trend with the soul of tradition – gold mangalsutra

Sep 13, 2019, at 07:48 pm

Significance of the Gold Mangalsutra: The divine knot which binds two souls for a lifetime. The ancient traditions have always emphasized on the importance of the marital vows. That one relation which is not just part of life but adds to life. Two beings choose to be one with the promise of eternity and such important relation needs a furthermore pious binding. “MANGAL” and “SUTRA” which means the divine thread. It’s the privilege of the jewelers who get the opportunity to decorate this pious knot. With the specialization of ultra skilled craftsmen who pour in every inch of their caliber to ensure that the result is a masterpiece- Gold Mangalsutra.

Where the Heart is’ Season 3 explores Neena and Masaba’s sun-soaked apartment in Juhu

Sep 13, 2019, at 06:22 pm

Mumbai: One of the most fascinating mother-daughter duos in film industry, Neena and Masaba Gupta have always pushed the envelope in their professional and personal lives. Neena has always owned who she is and how she chose to live her life and continues to enthral us with her exceptional acting chops.

Enhance your glam quotient this festive season with Nakshi’s ‘Pujo Tribe’ collection

Sep 13, 2019, at 05:36 pm

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): Nakshi, an organisation that works with artisan clusters across India, has launched its festive fashion wear that draws inspiration from art forms across the globe.

Non-metro moms happier that moms in metros: Study

Sep 11, 2019, at 05:36 pm

Guwahati, Sep 11 (UNI) Moms in non-metro cities are much happier than those in metro cities, while 48 per cent of mothers across India are happy with their current state of life.

Kolkata's Acropolis Mall provides pre-Puja market exposure for budding women entrepreneurs

Sep 08, 2019, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS): Merlin Group, developer of Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, organised a two day long exhibition, christened 'Blooming Kolkata 2019', from Saturday for budding female entrepreneurs to provide them a direct exposure to market before Durga Puja.

Asian Paints’ 'Where the heart is' reveals Boman Irani’s home secrets in India's island city

Sep 08, 2019, at 12:28 pm

Mumbai: One of the most heartwarming episodes on the third edition of Asian Paints’ “Where the Heart Is” features Boman Irani. His home is a delight in every way. As Boman himself says on the show, “The person you are at work is also a part of you; but the person you are at home is the rooted, innocent you.”And it’s this rootedness and innocence that seeps into every part of their Parsi Colony home.

Vienna named most liveable city by The Economist

Sep 07, 2019, at 03:13 pm

Vienna, which is known for its grandiose architecture, classical music scene and imperial history,  also has abundant green spaces, one-of-a-kind coffeehouse culture and excellent public services. Well, the city has been voted again as the most liveable city for second year running by The Economist magazine.

Max Fashion aims to donate new clothes to children for Durga Puja

Sep 06, 2019, at 04:22 pm

Kolkata: Max Fashion is aiming to donate new clothes to more than 5000 children from different NGOs for festival Durga Puja.

Dev inaugurates Acropolis Mall's puja shopping bonanza

Sep 05, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Kolkata: Tollywood superstar Dev on Wednesday formally launched Acropolis Mall's puja shopping bonanza here.

Nusrat Jahan Jain launches The Pink Lane in Kolkata

Sep 03, 2019, at 05:04 pm

Kolkata: Tollywood actress and MP Nusrat Jahan Jain inaugurated the flagship store of The Pink Lane, a brand which is focused on 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery, at the City Centre 1 Mall here on Monday.

Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee launches exclusive collection of Ceramic and Kanta fashion accessories

Sep 02, 2019, at 03:52 pm

Kolkata:  Interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee has launched his own curated and designed exclusive collection of Ceramic and Kantha fashion accessories in Kolkata.

Corporate honchos come together at 8th Annual CBAI bridge tournament, Sachin Tendulkar joins

Aug 31, 2019, at 07:44 pm

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IBNS): The popularity of Bridge or contract Bridge has grown by leaps and bounds among the corporate bigwigs and head honchos in India. 

An opportunity for fitness lovers to walk the talk

Aug 28, 2019, at 04:03 pm

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): In fine fettle and keen to serve the nation? Then get ready to join the fund-raiser Oxfam Trailwalker India, which will be held in Mumbai and Bengaluru in a few months' time.

Jacqueline Fernandez visits Sri Lanka under Cinnamon's ‘Bring a Friend Home’ Campaign

Aug 26, 2019, at 06:08 pm

Colombo, Aug 26 (IBNS): Bollywood star and former Miss Sri Lanka, Jacqueline Fernandez visited Sri Lanka as the first guest under Cinnamon’s ‘Bring a Friend Home’ (BAFH) campaign.