Sandip Ray unveils calendar on Prof. Shanku in Kolkata's Starmark, shares filming experience
Dec 30, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Apart from Feluda, another fictitious character, which was born out of ace filmmaker Satyajit Ray's creative brain, was Professor Shanku and this December his aficionados were treated with the double dose of a movie and then a calendar release based on the much loved scientist.
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Check out how video artists are addressing various issues through their work at the VAICA exhibition
Dec 30, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Comet Media Foundation, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, and Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation have come together to hold an exhibition titled VAICA or Video Art by Indian Contemporary Artists.
LGBTQ group organises Rainbow pride walk in Kolkata to protest NRC and CAA
Dec 30, 2019, at 04:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The streets of Kolkata on Sunday were filled with seven colours, as the members of the LGBTQIHK+ community under the banner of Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk marched their way through the city protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, and the proposed National Register of Citizenship (NRC).
Gear up Kolkata for a Rocking New Year Eve at CC&FC
Dec 28, 2019, at 03:11 pm
Kolkata: As 2019 is coming to an end, the iconic CC&FC club is organizing a cool New Year Eve with the most rocking music event with Prateek Bhaduri & Mansi Scott.
12th World Confluence of Humanity, Power and Spirituality takes off in Kolkata
Dec 28, 2019, at 03:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The two-day 12th World Confluence of Humanity, Power & Spirituality took off on Friday in Kolkata with Dr Karan Singh, noted scholar, philosopher and politician, delivering the keynote address.
Five Kolkata restaurants that are going beyond the regular menu to welcome the New Year
Dec 28, 2019, at 01:08 pm
A quick guide telling you what's happening in Kolkata and where. Some of the restaurants and cafes will run their special menu for an extended period.
New Year Party List -- a quick guide telling you what's happening in Kolkata and where
Dec 28, 2019, at 01:03 pm
A quick look at some of Kolkata's most happening places and what they have planned to welcome the New Year.
Starmark 2020 calendar: The Global Footprints of Professor Shanku
Dec 28, 2019, at 12:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Starmark 2020 calendar- The Global Footprints of Professor Shanku— with brief details and Satyajit Ray’s own illustrations, covers Professor Shanku’s adventures not only in his hometown Giridih, but also in the many distant places where his love for exploring the unknown takes him… the Amazon rainforests, Congo, Egypt, Tibet, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Bolivia, Chile, the Sahara and Taklamakan deserts, the underwater world near Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal, and even some mysterious, imaginary islands which were often the subjects of his dreams.
Special gift ideas for the New Year for the last minute buyers
Dec 27, 2019, at 04:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Wondering what to gift your loved ones or may be the boss or a colleague in office then here are a fews suggestions that might come in handy at this late hour.
Kolkata airport staff undergo special training on handling passengers with special needs
Dec 27, 2019, at 04:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In recognition of the importance of handling air passengers with special needs and making their journey a pleasant experience, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and British Deputy High Commission Kolkata jointly organised a training on ‘Soft Skills Development’ at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport.
The Calcutta Art and Flea Project - Kolkata’s first Zero-Waste Youth Festival
Dec 27, 2019, at 12:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: To make people aware of the impact of climate change and how to deal with the problem, Kolkata will host for the first time a Zero-Waste Youth Festival in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Climate Action (UN SDG for Climate Action).
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata rings in its first New Year in the city
Dec 27, 2019, at 12:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are keen to try a new place to welcome the New Year, then head to Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, Marriott International’s first Fairfield property in eastern India, which opened its doors mid-December.
A feast fit for winter of contentment
Dec 27, 2019, at 12:11 am
Come winter and the city of Kolkata gears up for festivities…be it cinema, theatre, music or food and, not to forget, the Christmas.
JW Marriott Kolkata pulls out all the stops for a grand welcome to the New Year
Dec 26, 2019, at 06:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has grand plans to bid the old year goodbye and offer a hearty welcome to the new and wants you to come along too.
Drenched in gold and glitter, Fatty Bao Kolkata readies itself to welcome the New Year
Dec 26, 2019, at 06:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Fatty Bao Kolkata, the popular Pan-Asian rstaurant in the the city, promises to change itself into a sparkling party spot on New Year's eve.
New Year plans from The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Dec 26, 2019, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bid a graceful goodbye to the old year while ringing in the new at The WestIn Kolkata Rajarhat where you have a wide choice across its three restaurants.
Mamata unveils crib set at the Portuguese Cathedral in Kolkata on Christmas
Dec 25, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated at the Christmas night services marking the birth of Lord Jesus at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, also known as the Portuguese Church, on the eve of Xmas here in Kolkata.
India joins rest of the world in celebrating Christmas
Dec 25, 2019, at 09:20 am
New York/IBNS: It's time again for fun, frolic, and revelry as India along with the rest of the world is indulging in merrymaking on Wednesday to celebrate Christmas putting an end to one long year of waiting.
6 things about India only an Indophile would know
Dec 24, 2019, at 08:06 pm
An Indophile is someone who loves India. Its culture, its people, its languages, its natural beauty and India’s amazing cuisine. Scottish Historian like William Darlymple or the musician Jerry Garcia are well-known examples of Indophiles who breathe India.
Kolkata's Nicco Park re-introduces laser thrill ride Shoot The Bhoot
Dec 24, 2019, at 01:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Nicco Park, one of Kolkata's top amusement parks for children and adults, like every year is back with Shoot The Bhoot, an interactive laser thrill ride.
Usher in the Christmas Spirit with CC&FC
Dec 24, 2019, at 01:10 pm
Calcutta Cricket & Football Club, one of the oldest clubs in Asia, is all set to usher in the Christmas spirit with an amazing event.
Amitabh Bachchan to be honoured with 50th Dadasaheb Phalke Award today
Dec 21, 2019, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu will give Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan the prestigious 50th Dadasaheb Phalke Award on December 23.
Kolkata hosting photography exhibition celebrating 30 years of UNCRC
Dec 19, 2019, at 01:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A photography exhibition celebrating 30 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was inaugurated in Kolkata recently.
Mentaid holds Annual Inclusive Sports Meet for 2019
Dec 18, 2019, at 06:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Mentaid, the first registered parents’ organization for the intellectually disabled in West Bengal, recently held its Annual Inclusive Sports Meet for 2019 at the St. Thomas’ Girls’ School here, with a view to promote awareness about people with intellectual disabilities and their inclusion in society.
This new bakery-cum-café is quintessentially Calcutta
Dec 18, 2019, at 06:40 pm
Elements of ‘Calcutta’ makes this bakery-cum-café much different from its neighbourhood outlets. Drawing upon Kolkata’s rich gastronomic legacy, Calcutta Bakery Café has on offer a variety of delectable options inspired by all-time favourites such as Chicken a la Kiev, Chicken Sicilian, Eggs Rolls and much more. Just a few months old, it has already acquired a loyal customer base, all of whom relish their freshly baked breads and assorted confectionery.
Kolkata: Adults step into children’s shoes at CRY’s event
Dec 17, 2019, at 02:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Child Rights and You (CRY), a leading Indian non-profit organization working for the rights of children, celebrated its 40th year by hosting ‘Together for Children’ event in the city recently.
Dec 17, 2019, at 01:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. organised a cleanliness drive and various other events as part of the 'Swachhta Pakhwada' in the first half of December 2019.
Bihar jail prepares hanging ropes purportedly for execution of Nirbhaya rapists and killers
Dec 16, 2019, at 07:38 pm
Buxar, Bihar/UNI: The prisoners in Buxar Central jail are preparing ten hanging ropes popular as “Manila Ropes”, for execution of capital punishments.
EDII trains over 550 Bijoypur silk artisans in West Bengal’s Murshidabad under SFURTI
Dec 16, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), an acknowledged National Resource Institute for Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training and Institution Building, will be training over 550 Bijoypur Silk artisans in the aspirational district of Murshidabad, West Bengal.
Enjoy special festive desserts at Kolkata's Fabcafe by Fabindia
Dec 16, 2019, at 12:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Fabcafe by Fabindia is ready to add momentum to Kolkata's Christmas and New Year celebrations with a range of organic desserts.