Love for writing made me quit my job: Durjoy Datta
Dec 04, 2018, at 07:21 pm
Popular Indian author Durjoy Datta was recently present at Starmark in South City here for the launch of short story collection, Pocketful O’ Stories. IBNS correspondent Meghna Dunbar catches up with Datta
Sentinelese in shadows: Clear and Present Danger
Dec 04, 2018, at 02:41 pm
The young American missionary killed at the North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by the protected Sentinelese tribe highlighted the dangers the six protected tribes of the Islands face in light of increasing tourist inflow. Earlier this year, Indian government announced big plans to boost tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands but post this incident experts ask authorities to maintain the status quo. Mongabay India writers Sahana Ghosh and Mayank Aggarwal report
School children present plays to mark Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary
Dec 04, 2018, at 11:34 am
Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS): School children of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal had recently presented plays on Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, to mark his 150th birth anniversary celebrations.
Dec 03, 2018, at 11:08 pm
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IBNS): The University of Worcester of the UK hosted “Celebrating Inclusion”, a gala event in Mumbai to target students, educators and government to have a wider presence across India and increase recruitment. The University also felicitated educationalist and Bollywood actress, Dr. Swaroop Sampat-Rawal with an honorary doctorate to recognise her contribution to the field of education and inclusion.
Dec 03, 2018, at 08:47 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): With the United States and other countries mired in issues concerning immigration laws, author Tanushree Ghosh's new book struck a chord with the audience gathered at Kolkata's Starmark bookstore.
Japanese sports footwear and apparel brand ASICS arrives in Kolkata
Dec 03, 2018, at 08:14 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): Get up and running in style this winter with ASICS, a sports footwear and apparel brand from Japan, opening their store in Kolkata.
Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils Dr. Jaishree Sharad's book Skin Rules
Dec 03, 2018, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee has recently unveiled dermatologist Dr. Jaishree Sharad's book 'Skin Rules' at Starmark in Quest Mall here.
Fatty Bao Kolkata ready to cheer up your winter days with a brand new menu
Nov 30, 2018, at 01:52 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Fatty Bao, celebrated the first birthday of its Kolkata outlet recently, with the launch of a new menu that further fine tunes its inventive Asian food and drink offering.
Starmark organizes story telling session by noted author Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Nov 30, 2018, at 01:06 am
Kolkata, Nov 28: He is writing more ghost stories for children to get them into the fold of reading Bengali books, said eminent author Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay at a literary evening organised at Kolkata's Starmark bookstore.
Literary: Shortlist for Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award announced
Nov 30, 2018, at 01:02 am
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Shortlist for the Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award, a joint initiative between Oxford Bookstore and Prabha Khaitan Foundation, was announced recently.
Making poetry relevant through a convergence of local, national and international reflections
Nov 30, 2018, at 12:59 am
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Tushar Dhawal Singh and Sonnet Mondal, poet-founders of The Chair Literary Trust declared that a ‘Poet in Residence' program is scheduled to be held in Kolkata from December to January.
Nov 30, 2018, at 12:55 am
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Kolkata recently was the venue of an international poetry festival called ‘Chair Poetry Evenings’, which was attended by poets from across the world.
Car Subscription – Upgrade your Lifestyle with No Compromises
Nov 29, 2018, at 09:31 pm
The pleasures of having a car at your disposal at all time are incomparable. From urgent scenarios to leisurely and daily requirements, having your own transport is the ticket to freedom and control over your own schedule. However, owning a car also comes with a set of liabilities. It is an expensive affair and down payments, EMIs, and maintenance can corrode into the regular budget. But all is not lost for those who want to drive a car and call it theirs. ZAP’s new take on the traditional car lease model is helping thousands of people achieve this much-appreciated lifestyle upgrade.
Dreaming of a Deepika-Ranveer style wedding? Check out Shaadi by Marriott
Nov 29, 2018, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Even if you are not a Bollywood star or from a wealthy industrialist's family, there is no reason why you should not have a grand wedding.
Shangri- La Hotel Dubai: Spoilt for a Choice
Nov 28, 2018, at 03:46 pm
Dubai is a city like no other.
Wealthy American Indians eye sea-facing South Florida condo like Muse as second home
Nov 28, 2018, at 11:44 am
Miami, Nov 27 (IBNS) Imagine when rest of America is reeling under a cold wave, you are relaxing in an expansive balcony overlooking an incredibly panoramic ocean in South Florida in a smart and sprawling apartment building.
Govt's bag breather for schoolchildren
Nov 27, 2018, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS): School bags are set to become lighter with India's human resource development ministry issuing a directive to this effect to states and Union territories.
Book review: Go on a time travel through Sumit Verma's 'Nova and Pride'
Nov 27, 2018, at 06:42 pm
'Nova and Pride' by Sumit Verma is an innovative book that deals with scientific and technological issues, an area of interest for many.
Author interview: Eshaan Soni talks about his book 'The Unknown'
Nov 27, 2018, at 06:34 pm
Readers have found the plot of this thriller quite intriguing said the author
Kolkata: The Last House On The Left
Nov 27, 2018, at 02:00 pm
Burdened by demographic pressure and the realtor-politician nexus, Kolkata is forced to sacrifice its old buildings. Old houses that gave the city its uniqueness are being pulled down to make way for space-efficient eyesores. In a documentary titled Khawto (The Wound) lensman Bijoy Chowdhury captures the demolition of one nondescript old house to tell a story of a city losing its identity
Mahul Brahma’s book ‘Dark Luxe’ is about nightmares of the luxury world
Nov 26, 2018, at 09:11 pm
Author and luxury commentator launched his second book of the ‘Luxe Duology’ recently. His first book was on the evolution of luxury titled ‘Decoding Luxe’. This book explores the darkness that hides behind the dazzle of luxury.
Author interview: Shankarlal Sengupta talks about his book 'The Midnight Sun'
Nov 26, 2018, at 05:35 pm
Introspection about various emotions is a key element of the poetry collection says the author
Author interview: Amrita Kolay talks about her debut book 'One Crazy Afternoon'
Nov 26, 2018, at 05:00 pm
The book offers a humorous look into the system of arranged marriage in India, says the author.
Nov 26, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Books like ‘Oliver Twist’ or ‘The Great Gatsby’ have survived the test of time to emerge as classics, believes Henry Eliot, author and Creative Editor of Penguin Classics.
Miss Deaf Asia: This Haryana girl hears no evil
Nov 24, 2018, at 04:50 pm
Nishtha Dudeja is the first Indian girl to wear the crown of Miss Deaf Asia 2018. While many have perhaps not heard of such a beauty pageant, she contested it and won and now is all set to receive a national award from the President of India in December. She shares her journey of struggle and success with students in a school and IBNS-TWF
Book review: Umakant Rath tries to unravel the mystery of relationships in 'A Head in Heels'
Nov 24, 2018, at 04:32 pm
A relationship needs time to grow and develop but it takes only a second to break, which is why finding a true and compatible life partner is difficult and maintaining the commitment given to each other is even more difficult.
Book review: Shankarlal Sengupta's collected poems talk about love and farewell
Nov 24, 2018, at 04:25 pm
Poetry is an old but popular medium through which human emotions, feelings, desires and regrets are expressed.
Nov 24, 2018, at 04:17 pm
Workplace plays a vital role in any organisation or institution and keeping a healthy environment is of utmost importance.
Nov 23, 2018, at 11:32 pm
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): U.S. Consul General Patricia Hoffman inaugurated English Access Micro Scholarship program for 30 youth leaders of Kolkata based NGO Jungle Crows Foundation by releasing balloon, at the Crows Field on Park Street Maidan on Friday.
Poets gather at EZCC in Kolkata for Linguistic Harmony Day
Nov 23, 2018, at 05:50 pm
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) organised a poets' meeting to observe Linguistic Harmony Day as part of the National Integration Week (which concludes on November 25).