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Controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama Khedkar detained | US President Joe Biden tests Covid-19 positive with mild symptoms | Karnataka govt pauses bill directing private firms to reserve jobs for Kannadigas | 26-year-old Instagram influencer dies after falling into Kumbhe waterfall gorge in Maharashtra | Security forces lead 6-hour encounter in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, 12 Maoists killed | Security forces lead 6-hour encounter in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, 12 Maoists killed | Indian Navy rescues 9 crew members including 8 Indians after oil tanker capsizes off Oman | Calcutta HC restrains Mamata Banerjee from making defamatory remark against Guv | CBI arrests engineer, his associate for stealing NEET question paper from Bihar's Hazaribagh | Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar recalled to academy, her training put on hold

Emami's HE Deodorant joins hand with MTV over HE Ticket

May 04, 2015, at 10:26 pm

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS) : HE Deodorant, the popular male grooming brand from the house of Emami Ltd in collaboration with MTV, have announced the launch of MTV HE Ticket, a 13-week reality show that will take contestants on exhilarating and one-of-a-kind adventures across India.

Parag Shah pens down for future entrepreneurs

May 04, 2015, at 09:41 pm

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) Parag Shah, the chairman and founder of FLAME, has written a book for the upcoming generation of entrepreneurs in India.

Exhibition on rice and seed starts in Kolkata

May 03, 2015, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): An exhibition showcasing varieties of folk seeds and other crops was inaugurated in Kolkata on Saturday.

MTV Bollyland's Kolkata chapter gets underway

May 03, 2015, at 10:45 pm

Kolkata, May 2(IBNS) MTV Bollyland, MTV’s latest venture is all about Bollywood music fused with electronic beats.

University of Birmingham expands online PG degree offerings in Business and Public Administration

May 03, 2015, at 08:38 pm

Birmingham, May 3 (IBNS): The University of Birmingham is expanding its global academic borders with the announcement that it will now be offering a number of its postgraduate distance learning courses through its online learning platform.

Addressed as 'Maa' is a humbling feeling : Alakananda Roy

May 03, 2015, at 05:34 am

Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS) Danseuse Alakananda Roy has dedicated the 'Pathikrit Samman' award, in recognition of her work for the prison inmates to the 'Children of God'.

New Volvo cars brand campaign features Swedish producer Avicii

May 01, 2015, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS) : Volvo Cars and Swedish artist and producer Avicii announce a creative cooperation to celebrate their Swedish roots with a new recording and music video, due for global release on May 8.

LG G Flex2 available in India

May 01, 2015, at 08:59 pm

Mumbai, May 1 (IBNS) LG Electronics announced the availability of its premium flagship smartphone, LG G Flex2 in India, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with X10 LTE, a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., at a celebrity studded event in Mumbai.

Jamia introduces disaster management course

May 01, 2015, at 06:47 pm

New Delhi,May 1 (IBNS): Jamia Millia Islamia's Department of Geography has introduced Diploma in Disaster Management course.

Jacqueline Fernandez signed on as brand ambassador of Glares by Titan

May 01, 2015, at 06:32 pm

Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): Titan has signed on celebrated acttress Jacqueline Fernandez as the brand ambassador for its sunglass brand, Glares by Titan.

India joins rest of the world in celebrating May Day

May 01, 2015, at 02:51 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): India on Friday joined the rest of the world in commemorating May Day, which is observed as a public holiday in many countries.

NGO Mumbai Smiles to expand Balwadi's for education development in Mumbai Slums

May 01, 2015, at 04:18 am

Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS): Mumbai Smiles, the Non-Profit organization based in Andheri East in Mumbai has successfully completed 10 years of serving the disempowered this month. Marking this occasion the NGO is expanding the number of Balwadi's from 25 to 50 in 2015 to encourage educational development in Mumbai slums.

Jacqueline signed on as brand ambassador of Glares by Titan

May 01, 2015, at 02:50 am

Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS): Titan has signed on celebrated actor Jacqueline Fernandez as the brand ambassador for its sunglass brand, Glares by Titan.

Urban bookstores: More the merrier

Apr 30, 2015, at 10:13 pm

Apart from adding new dimensions to the way they treated the young book-lovers in cities, bookstores have come a long way by slowly and steadily gliding their way into becoming luxury lifestyle stores for the urbanites as they offer more than just books. Torsha Banerjee reports.

UK's English experts launch first-of-its-kind 'Blended Learning' course

Apr 30, 2015, at 02:01 am

Pune, Apr 29 (IBNS): The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, on Wednesday launched myEnglish, its unique ‘Blended Learning course' in Pune.

Mercedes Benz inaugurates 'Safe Roads' in New Delhi

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:39 am

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) Mercedes-Benz and its group companies Mercedes-Benz India (MBIL), Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and Daimler Financial Services India (DFS) inaugurated their unique Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, 'Safe Roads', in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Titan Eyeplus celebrates annual "Sunglass Carnival"

Apr 29, 2015, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): The summers are back and Titan Eyeplus is ready to set the tone for the season with their annual “Sunglass Carnival” retail promotion. Titan Eyeplus encourages shoppers to chase the sun and add some new pairs of sunglasses to their summer wardrobes.

Creative Stop Couture by Amit Behki opens its store in Gurgaon

Apr 28, 2015, at 06:26 pm

Gurgaon, Apr 28 (IBNS): With the aim of strengthening its presence across Delhi-NCR, designer Amit Behki launched his second flagship store here.

Book on Sourav Ganguly unveiled in Kolkata

Apr 28, 2015, at 05:14 pm

Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS) Debut author Saptarshi Sarkar's book on ex-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly was launched on Monday at an event hosted by the publishers HarperCollins Publishers India at Starmark bookstore in Kolkata.

Shruti to promote a new variant of Navratna Cool Talc

Apr 27, 2015, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Indian FMCG major Emami Limited has roped in Bollywood actor and singer Shruti Haasan for its brand Navratna Cool Talc.

Global breakfast now with morning cuppa at Biker's Cafe

Apr 27, 2015, at 09:53 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS) Adding zing to the global cuisine menu in Kolkata’s food hub, a national theme restaurant chain has now introduced breakfast combo dishes from Japan to faraway Mexico for the wearied morning joggers and bikers.

IGNOU organising campus placement for students

Apr 27, 2015, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS) The Campus Placement Cell (CPC) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is organizing a Campus Placement Drive on Apr 30 at Convention Centre, IGNOU Campus at 10.00 AM for in-system first and final year students of M.Com.

Colour me right

Apr 27, 2015, at 06:06 pm

Do you feel low and out while surrounded by a particular colour but feel uplifted by the cheerful yellow? Why does white denote peace and black oppression and evil? Colours have deeper meanings than just being a part of the décor or apparel, Anju Munshi discovers

Shoppers Stop launches Desigual Shop-in-Shop in India

Apr 24, 2015, at 11:13 pm

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS) Shopping destination Shoppers Stop has partnered with popular Spanish brand Desigual to launch a first-of-its-kind Desigual shop-in-shop in India.

Pernia Qureshi launches her personal website

Apr 24, 2015, at 10:39 pm

Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS) Fashion entrepreneur turned actor Pernia Qureshi has launched a website for her followers.

Presidency agitation called off

Apr 24, 2015, at 09:25 pm

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS) Students of Kolkata's Presidency University on Friday called off their agitation ending about 24 hours of gherao of Vice Chancellor Anuradha Lohia and other top officials in protest against the new rules for admission.

On World Book Day, UN hails reading and writing as pillars of sustainable societies

Apr 24, 2015, at 07:20 pm

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS) As global symbols of social progress, books have always been targets for those who reject freedom and tolerance, the United Nations agency mandated with promoting education said on Thursday on World Book and Copyright Day, calling the occasion an opportunity to recognize the power of books to change lives for the better.

Shakespeare's 451st Birth Anniversary celebrated with plays

Apr 24, 2015, at 06:29 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Thespian Biplab Dasgupta, elocutionist-actor-presenter Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee and actor Bobby Chakraborty took on the centre stage at a city studio to enact excerpts from the William Shakespeare's popular plays as the city celebrated the 451st birth anniversary of the Bard of Avon.

American Center Kolkata hosts 'Fefu and Her Friends'

Apr 24, 2015, at 04:45 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Students of Jadavpur University presented a play by Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornes 'Fefu And Her Friends' at the American Centre in Kolkata on Thursday.

Lakme 9to5 Insta Light promises instantly lit-up skin

Apr 24, 2015, at 01:57 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): Lakme's all new Lakme 9to5 Insta Light will put an end to women's quest for instantly lit-up skin, without any effort.