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GNIT of JIS Group hosts Asia West Final of ICPC

Jan 20, 2020, at 07:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For the first time the Asia West Final of ICPC International Coding Olympiad happened in India and Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Flagship College of the JIS Group was selected as the only nodal centre in India to organise the world’s oldest and largest Hackathon from Jan 14 to 15, 2020 at their GNIT campus in Sodepur.

Try the regional food of Thailand at the ongoing festival at Nori, the pan Asian restaurant in The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The mesmerising range of Thai food and flavours never fails to impress diners and if you have any doubts, then a visit to the food festival being organised by The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is a must.

Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates winter carnival 'Fly High with Dil Se'

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has inaugurated winter carnival “Fly High with Dil Se” held for 500 underprivileged children in the city by the NGO Dil Se.

CC&FC organises Super Car Mania 2020 in Kolkata

Jan 20, 2020, at 05:05 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: CC&FC organized the Super Car Mania 2020 to celebrate the 20th years of Bengal Motor Sports Club on Jan 12.

Kolkata's Chowman chain of restaurants offering special discount to all those born in the Year of the Rat

Jan 20, 2020, at 03:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: One of Kolkata's popular chain of Chinese restaurants, Chowman, is offering a special discount this Chinese New Year, to all those born in the Year of the Rat.

Book review: A story that makes you ponder about your determination to succeed in life

Jan 20, 2020, at 01:13 pm

“It is the size of one’s will which determines success'' -- 'Iraadein' (written in Hindi) by Irfaan Ali, is a story that encapsulates the idea of this quote perfectly.

Climate change threatens the yak economy in Arunachal Pradesh

Jan 18, 2020, at 04:12 pm

Yak of the high Himalayas is increasingly affected by climate change, with wider economic and social ramifications for the pastoralist societies that have thrived on yak economy. As temperatures rise in the Arunachal Pradesh Himalayas, the traditional yak herders, Brokpas, are facing multiple challenges. Mongabay India writer Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya reports

The Bengal and Zubaan celebrate life of Nabaneeta Dev Sen, launch her book Chandrabati's Ramayan

Jan 17, 2020, at 08:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Launching her book Chandrabati's Ramayan in presence of eminent artists, The Bengal and Zubaan celebrated the life of writer and academician late Nabaneet Dev Sen at the ICCR Kolkata on Thursday.

7 Essential Elements Your SEO Strategy MUST Include to Beat Your Competition

Jan 17, 2020, at 04:13 pm

An SEO strategy can be considered as the blueprint of your entire Search Engine Optimization activities. Any competent SEO company in India starts this planning by understanding the goal of the business and later works towards improving visibility, driving traffic to the website, improving the conversion rates and eventually boosting both the top and bottom lines. There are a few key elements that the SEO strategy must include to be successful and beat the competition. These elements are discussed below.

Narula Institute of Technology, flagship college of JIS Group, holds it first convocation, 840 students receive their degrees

Jan 17, 2020, at 04:03 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Narula Institute of Technology, an autonomous Engineering and Management Institute under the JIS Group, recently organised its first Degree Award Distribution Ceremony for the class of 2017, 2018 and 2019 batches, at NiT Campus, Agarpara.

Murshidabad Heritage Festival to start on January 24, an opportunity to sample the Sheherwali cuisine

Jan 17, 2020, at 03:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Do you know there is more to Murshidabad, in West Bengal, than its history as the bastion of the last independent Nawab of Bengal, Sirajuddaula?

Interview: Anand Srivastava talks about his late father, author and a former judge, Govind Prasad Srivastava

Jan 17, 2020, at 03:47 pm

In a conversation with India Blooms, Anand Srivastava talks about his late father, author and a former judge, Govind Prasad Srivastava

Book review: Crescendo is a motivational novel about meeting challenges and succeeding

Jan 17, 2020, at 12:04 pm

A motivational novel by Amit Raual, Crescendo is an interesting tale of a man with humble origins and how he succeeds in life due to his constant determination.

Journalist Shuma Raha’s debut novel on couple swapping is out, to be adapted for erotic web thriller

Jan 17, 2020, at 02:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Sex, scandal and intrigue in New Delhi!!! Journalist turned fiction writer Shuma Raha's debut novel (her second literary work) packs it all as she walks the minefield of couple swapping in the national capital in her latest work of fiction. Well, the book is also all set to be adapted for an erotic web series in the offing.

QSR chain Subway India introduces a special mini sub in four flavours across its country-wide outlets

Jan 16, 2020, at 05:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For those in a hurry or looking for pocket friendly options, Subway India has introduced the option of 'Chhota Sub', a 4-inch-mini submarine sandwich.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation inks cultural collaboration with Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage, UK

Jan 16, 2020, at 05:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based literary, performing arts and cultural organisation, Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF), and Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage (Sampad), UK, recently formalised an agreement to collaborate and promote cultural exchanges and jointly organize events and cultural activities in India and Birmingham, UK.

Javed Ali, Lou Majaw, Mame Khan, Soulmate, Darshan Raval perform at The Yellow Taxi Music Project

Jan 15, 2020, at 06:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Musicians Jawed Ali, Lou Majaw, Mame Khan, Soulmate and Darshan Raval on last Saturday performed at a day long musical soiree 'The Yellow Taxi Music Project' hosted by 93.5 Red FM.

Enjoy a musical evening with singer Kanishk Arora at the Hammer at The Myx Bar & Kitchen in Kolkata

Jan 15, 2020, at 05:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for an excuse to visit the newly opened ‘Hammer’, the refurbished rooftop venue at The Myx Bar & Kitchen in Kolkata, here is one.

Shyam Sundar Co. Sarvottam Samman presented to playback singer Kavita Krishnamurthy at the Behala Classical Festival in Kolkata

Jan 15, 2020, at 04:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers presented 'Shyam Sundar Co. Sarvottam Samman' at the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of Behala Classical Festival to well-known playback singer Kavita Krishnamurthy for her contribution to Indian classical music.

Order big and pay small says Mumbai's Bigg Small Cafe + Bar, offers a wide range of thali meals

Jan 15, 2020, at 04:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Bigg Small Cafe + Bar, located in Mumbai's Saki Naka neighbourhood, has introduced a new 'thali' (pre-plated meals), where you get a chance to sample a large variety of dishes in small portions. 

Don't miss the Dessert Master Class at Yauatcha Kolkata this Friday

Jan 15, 2020, at 04:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you have been always wondering what makes the desserts from the Yauatcha, the dim sum tea house of London, now in Kolkata, so delicious and attractive, here is your chance to learn all about them.

Book review: Sahitya Chintan offers a glimpse into the unique writing style of famous authors

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:33 pm

Written in Hindi, the book 'Sahitya Chintan' by Govind Prasad Srivastava is a commentary on well known writers whose works have been influencing people's thoughts for ages.

Cinematographer Soumendu Roy to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at WBFJA Cinemar Samabartan

Jan 13, 2020, at 06:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Award 2020 entitled ‘Cinemar Samabartan’, will be held on Sunday for which the nominations were recently announced.

Young singers vie for a spot in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs contest

Jan 13, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Sunday will see aspiring singing stars contesting for a space in the upcoming musical reality show for kids, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs.

Ocean Grill in Kolkata introduces new menu Steak O Grill

Jan 11, 2020, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Into their eighth year, Ocean Grill restaurant, located in the IT hub of Kolkata (Sector V, Salt Lake), launched a new menu called 'Steak O Grill'.

Sandip Soparrkar appointed as board of director for International Business School, Washington (IBSW)

Jan 11, 2020, at 04:31 pm

Washington/IBNS: The new year begins with a bang for renowned dancer choreographer Dr. Sandip Soparrkar as he has a new feather in his cap. The International Business School of Washington (IBSW) has appointed Dr. Soparrkar as a new Panel Member in board of Directors.

Having musical family background is a blessing: Javed Ali

Jan 10, 2020, at 07:01 pm

Singer Javed Ali will be in Kolkata to perform in The Yellow Taxi Music Festival on Saturday. In an exclusive interaction with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Ali speaks about the festival and much more about his musical journey

Tolly Club to host Celebrating Woodstock on Friday

Jan 09, 2020, at 07:49 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tolly Club will host Celebrating Woodstock, which is all about sharing a wonderful day with music, food and drinks, on Friday.

Goonj and TikTok come together for #SpreadTheWarmth campaign this winter 

Jan 09, 2020, at 07:46 pm

Kolkata: Goonj, one of India’s trusted award-winning voluntary organizations and short video platform TikTok have come together to launch an in-app winter contribution challenge called #SpreadTheWarmth. 

Super 30 wins Best Film award and Yeh Teri Galiyan wins Best Serial award at the latest Kalakar Awards

Jan 09, 2020, at 01:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Under the aegis of the Kalakar Parivar Foundation, the 28th edition of the Kalakar Awards, one of eastern India’s popular recognition of artists from various fields of entertainment, including cinema and television, was recently held in Kolkata.