Author Tanushree Ghosh brings up some pertinent issues regarding immigration in her book From An-Other Land'
Kolkata, Dec 3: 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.
Wealthy American Indians eye sea-facing South Florida condo like Muse as second home
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.
Santoor maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharyas new album releases
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Santoor maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya recently released his latest musical album Hamsadhwani at his recital studio at Moore Avenue.
Kitabe launches Shashi Tharoors The Paradoxical Prime Minister in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Author and politician Shashi Tharoor was in Kolkata to attend the launch of his book The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi and his India organized by Kitabe a book launching forum initiated by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement Limited at the Bengal Rowing Club (BRC).
Chhattisgarh school started with 7 students and 2 Franciscan sisters to soon complete 25 years
Bilaspur, Oct 31 (IBNS): It is hard to imagine that St Francis Higher Secondary School in Bilaspur (Chattisgarh), with its 7.5 acres of modern techno-savvy campus and five thousand students, began its journey under a shed in 1980 with seven students and two Franciscan sisters, Jocita and Elisa, from a Sisters of the Poor Catholic congregation in Germany.
Italian university to host International Symposium on 10th death anniversary of Prabha Khaitan this month
Turin, Italy, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Department of Humanities, University of Turin, Italy, will host the 10th death anniversary International Symposium in memory of late Dr. Prabha Khaitan titled Translating existentialism in South Asia, under the auspices of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Kolkata, and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Women and Gender - CIRSDe, Turin on Nov 30.
Heena Gorsia, Rotary Club of Calcutta presents Samman to Usha Uthup
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Noted educationist and Rotary Club President Heena Gorsia and Rotary Club of Calcutta presented Samman an initiative by the to the legendary singer Usha Uthup at a program at Rotary Sadan recently.
Kolkata: Bihaan Music launches Sadhana album
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Bihaan Music has launched the album entitled "Sadhana" of noted classical vocalist of Kirana Gharana Sohini Roy Chowdhury recently.
Whats for breakfast today?
In recent times, many faster and easier to make breakfast options are taking over the urban Indian market. Ranging from well-known breakfast cereals like cornflakes, newer trends like muesli, oats etc. are also gaining popularity. Does it mean that traditional Indian breakfasts have lost their appeal? Godhuly Bose takes a look
Festival feasts at Pour House and Cafe 4/1
It is festive time and feasting time! For Bengalis Durga Puja is the time to splurge on maach, mishti and more! Be it everyones favourite egg or chicken rolls, phuchka, alookabli, alur chop, kabiraji cutlet or the Mughlai parota Bengalis love for food finds expression through feasting at roadside stalls, cafs and restaurants.
Adventure tourism in India holds a lot of prospect as a job opportunity says Priya Entertianment MD Arijit Dutta
Adventure tourism shall be a major career option in the days to come says Arijit Dutta, Managing Director the Kolkata-based Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd. Datta is the owner of the iconic Priya cinema apart from the Bioscope brand of multiplexes. Under his brand Eco Adventure Resorts, the Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts in Purulia has become very popular. The latest is the tie up with Sikkim Government for setting up the Temi Tea Eco Adventure Resorts in Sikkim. Subhojit Roy met him to talk about his vision and share his knowledge about Adventure Tourism and its prospects in India for young minds.
Manicktalla Chaltabagan Pujas theme pitches Kolkata for UNESCO's City of Literature honour
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS): Kavigurur Shantinir [The Bard (Tagore)s peace abode] is the theme of the Chaltabagan Durga Puja marking its 76th year here as the organisers of the famous puja of the City of Joy pitches Kolkata to the UNESCO to declare it as City of Literature in league with some other global cities.
Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty walks down the longest ramp in India
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Reliance Trends unveiled their Durga Puja collection of fashion wear by creating, according to the company, the longest fashion ramp in India.
12-year-old Ahilan to join Tarun Bhattacharya in his upcoming concert
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya's forthcoming concert at Los Angeles Church of Scintology Hollywood features 12-year-old Ahilan Hatti.
Eastern Chamber of Commerce presents 1st Goldspear ECC Leadership Excellence Awards
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Eastern Chamber of Commerce presented the 1st Goldspear ECC Leadership Excellence Awards at the Rotary Sadan on Sept 5 2018 where 14 entrepreneurs were felicitated in different categories.
Kolkata: Bhaskar and Bandel Loke Samsad Group present enchanting musical evening to people
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Church Art organized a musical soiree, in which Bhaskar Mukhopadhyay performed on a classical Indian slide guitar followed by folk songs of Bengal rendered by Bandel Loke Samsad Group a female musical troupe - at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR here on Wednesday.
Starmark holds launch of pocket editions of Bhagvad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa, Yoga Sutras
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Srinivas Fine Arts, held the launch of exclusive creative pocket editions of the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa and Yoga Sutras by Master Minood, a renowned spiritual guru and founder of Temple of Inner Wisdom, at its South City Mall outlet here recently.
Quick fix for the dream figure
When the festive season hovers around, there is tendency even among the most sedentary to rush to the gyms to get into shape. As more and more short-term packages are on offer these days for fitness quick fixes, doctors warn of the health risks that come with these fads, reports Godhuly Bose
Cycles make a comeback
The simple cycle has always been one of the most popular modes of transportation for millions of Indians. But with the rising desire for environmental accountability and optimum fitness, numerous clubs have emerged across the country, encouraging many cycling enthusiasts to take the humble bicycle on a ride for joy. Godhuly Bose takes a closer look at some of Indias popular cycling clubs
Santoor maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya organises charity concert in the US
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya is embarking on a 18 concert USA tour for a Support a Child Mission from across United States of America.
East Side Stories: A play about the suffering a partition of a country can inflict on its own people
Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Adapted from short stories by Dibyendu Palit, Selina Hossain and Manik Bandopadhyay, the East Side Stories, directed by Mahmud Alam, is a reflection of the pain of separation that the partition of a country with shared language and culture inflicts on the people.
Book review: Eshaan Soni aces 'The Unknown' with his crime thriller
'The Unknown' by Eshaan Soni is a crime-thriller, with its plot spread across Kolkata, Miami and Delhi, with a young and intelligent detective at the helm.
Public Relations is essential to Rotary's growth and expansion, says past director
Past Director, Rotary International and Past Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, Ashok M Mahajan in conversation with Subhojit Roy
Heart-warming sizzlers from Cafe 4/1 for the monsoon-sore spirit
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS): Has the overactive monsoon dampened your spirit? Then go for some heart-warming sizzlers at the Caf 4/1.
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Higher education can help in strengthening democracy, creating a just society'
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Education, particularly higher education, has an important role to play in helping create a just society, and Australia and India through their strong collaboration in the field of education can help in strengthening democracy and overcoming the challenges faced in creating a balanced, equitable society, prominent speakers said here on Thursday.
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