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On to the beach It is that time of the year when people head for holidays, mostly to sea beaches and now, increasingly, to cruises who can afford it. What to wear on the vacation is a dilemma. Fashion designers extend a helping hand to rise to the occasion. Pramita Bose checks out some collections 30-Jun-2015
Story hosts workshop on 'Positive Parent... Kolkata, June 29 (NITN) Kolkata's popular lifestyle destination Story recently hosted a workshop on 'Positive Parenting' with Education & Parenting consultant Payel Ghosh at its Diamond Plaza outlet in the city. 29-Jun-2015
Online music platform Musiana launches '... Kolkata, June 27 (NITN): Musiana.org, a musical online platform with an aim to building a community strictly bound by music, has launched 'Tabla' classes for all those who want to learn the instrument from its basics. 30-Jun-2015
Gallery Sanskriti hosts exhibition of As... Kolkata, June 27 (NITN): Showcasing their craftsmanship and elegance, Kolkata's popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti is holding an exhibition on the works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das-from Friday. 27-Jun-2015
Chemould Art Gallery-Smita Art to hold P... Kolkata, June 24 (NITN): Smita Art, in association with Chemould Art Gallery, will hold Prayas-an art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period. 24-Jun-2015
Ananya Banerjee's book on 100 recipes un... Kolkata, June 23 (NITN) Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, on Monday hosted the launch of Ananya Banerjee's latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Kolkata's Quest Mall. 23-Jun-2015
Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das come to... Kolkata, June 20 (NITN): Kolkata’s popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti will hold its third exhibition as part of its silver anniversary year celebrations where works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das- will be showcased from June 26. 20-Jun-2015
Father V M Thomas: Building dreams and s... A Harvard graduate, Father V M Thomas taught IAS cadres at the elite Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy in Mussoorie before he took thousands of violence-hit children from the relief camps and remote villages of Assam under his fold to help them pick up the pieces of their lives and join the national mainstream. Education and skill development has been his guiding principle. IBNS reports 19-Jun-2015
Starmark to host Ananya Banerjee’s new... Kolkata, June 18 (NITN): Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, will host the launch by Ananya Banerjee’s latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Quest Mall in Kolkata next week. 18-Jun-2015
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Recipe App comes... New Delhi / Kolkata, June 18 (NITN): Microsoft on Wednesday announced the availability of celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor's Recipe App, developed in association with Hungama Digital Entertainment, on Windows Phone 8.1. 18-Jun-2015
Tagore songs album on bliss and Vedic hy... Kolkata, June 18 (NITN): Anandam, an album of Vedic verses and hymns on bliss and Rabindranath Tagore’s songs based on them, was released on Wednesday here by some of the popular cultural personalities of the city associated with the works of the Bard. 18-Jun-2015
I wanted to give confidence to women: Ne... Back to the City of Joy (Kolkata) to exhibit her voguish 'Neo-Colonial' collection, British Indian fashion designer Neeva Debnath reflects on her childhood nostalgia and dual heritage of being extremely Bong at heart but also a spirited Brit in true sense. With an upbringing and exposure to plush fashion houses such as French Connection, Monsoon, C&A, Nicole Farhi and Notice Me in UK, she has a fair share of experience in the field. Her love for fabrics and fashion reflects in the way she talks about them. In a tête-à-tête with IBNS Correspondent Toorssa Banerjee, she speaks about her brand Neeva-D London, her Bong connection, her love for all-things-lacey and her favourite fashion stalwarts from all over the globe. Excerpts: 17-Jun-2015
Earthly fabric With a new interest in natural fabrics that are just right for a tropical country like India, khadi is experiencing a resurgence and making forays even into the high-fashion arena. Pramita Bose reports 15-Jun-2015
I try to shy away from attention: Emran ... Emran Hashmi is one of the few actors who have carved a niche in the industry with his own style. The actor, who is seen in Mohit Suri’s Hamari Adhuri Kahani, spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma on films, life, career 13-Jun-2015
City of Joy gets its first 'Bengal Mango... Kolkata, June 13 (NITN): The juicy, pulpy mango this summer is a centre of gastronomic attraction in the City of Joy as a festival of the queen of fruits is underway even as the ministers from West Bengal highlighted how the production of the fruit has gone up by 25 percent in the state and can be a major source of revenue earning. 13-Jun-2015
Chandigarh is the happiest city in India... New Delhi, June 12 (NITN) Outshining all other cities, Chandigarh has ranked as India’s Happiest city while the national capital New Delhi stood third in the LG Life’s Good Happiness Study conducted by LG and conducted by IMRB International. 13-Jun-2015
WFUNA Foundation takes off in India, rea... Kolkata, June 12 (NITN) When in a humanitarian gesture, a talented young girl from an upscale city school from Kolkata sold off her paintings to raise funds to reach out to Nepal earthquake victims, the support in her initiative came from the global non-profit organization that is WFUNA Foundation. 12-Jun-2015
British Council launches report explorin... Kolkata, June 11 (NITN): The British Council, in partnership with Manipal City and Guilds, Trinity College London and the National Skills Development Agency, have launched a report that explores the role of English in the NSQF, with a particular focus on English as a Skill for Employability for entry level and semi-skilled employment in the sectors of Healthcare, Hospitality and Construction. 12-Jun-2015
Deepika Padukone is listening to Rabindr... Mumbai, June 11 (NITN): Deepika Padukone has bought herself a collection of Rabindra Sangeet. 12-Jun-2015
Kangana Ranaut: The Queen takes all the ... Mumbai, June 10 (NITN): Actress Kangana Ranaut, who has been praised for her portrayal of Tanu and Datto in ‘Tanu weds Manu Returns’ has taken Bollywood by storm. 10-Jun-2015
Teaser of making of 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' ... Mumbai, June 10 (NITN): The makers of Salman Khan's, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' recently released a teaser video with the making of the film. 10-Jun-2015
I go by my instinct in choosing roles: ... Vidya Balan hasn’t had a release in a year and is anxiously awaiting the release of her upcoming film, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, opposite Emraan Hashmi. The actress, who is known for playing intense roles, speaks to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma 10-Jun-2015
Priyanka Chopra says no to Pyorrhea with... Mumbai, June 9 (NITN): Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the market leader in Oral Care, has launched a toothpaste to address the inflammatory gum problem of pyorrhea- Colgate Active Salt Neem. 10-Jun-2015
Bourbon inroads in India: A smoky affair As bourbon whiskey- which is a rival of the Scotch worldwide- goes through a renaissance of sorts in its home in the U.S. state of Kentucky, its popularity is growing overseas, too. India being the top consumer of whiskey in the world, the country is a prime target. Ashley Scoby in Lexington, USA and Supriyo Hazra in Kolkata report on the trends 08-Jun-2015
Park Pavilion celebrates summer with “... Kolkata, June 6 (NITN): To celebrate summer with the King Of Fruits, Mango, Park Pavilion, the 24 – hour coffee shop of Jameson Inn Shiraz, is hosting ‘Aam Mania’ to lure the mango lovers. The delicious tempting aromatic mangoes are prepared with a twist to spoil the mango-lovers with an array of choices. 08-Jun-2015
Celebrities to walk ramp for underprivil... Kolkata, June 5 (NITN) Kolkata will soon witness a fashion show of a very different kind, all for a good cause. 06-Jun-2015
New poster of ABCD 2 released Mumbai, June 5 (NITN) The new poster of ABCD 2 has been released. 06-Jun-2015
Radhika praises Anand L Rai Mumbai, June 5 (NITN) Actress Radhika Apte, who is currently busy shooting for her Indo-British film Bombariya, recently watched the much acclaimed film Tanu Weds Manu Returns and felt that the performances of all the actors in the film was phenomenal. 06-Jun-2015
Mercedes-Benz India associates with Univ... Pune, June 3 (NITN) : Mercedes-Benz India on Wednesday announced its association with the upcoming action packed, adventurous extravaganza from Steven Spielberg, the "Jurassic World". 03-Jun-2015
High-rises change the definition of mode... Kolkata, Jun 3 (NITN): Real estate developers all over the world have a crucial and a common angle towards designing the high-end residential superstructures i.e, its outlook. 03-Jun-2015
Love is the Drug Opioid abuse ( or painkiller drug addiction) is a persistent scourge in the United States and an emerging problem in India. Hannah Cornett in US city of Louisville and Anusua Banerjee in India’s Bangalore report on the worldwide challenge 01-Jun-2015