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 'ALVIVA' presents 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON' 'ALVIVA' presented 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON' on 18 & 19 Dec., 10 am - 4 pm at Burdwan Club, Bardhaman Town, WB.  This unique Contest is a Talent Hunt for Make-Up Artists and Plus-Size Women (Greater in Volume). After the very successful Grand Finale with Differently-Abled Talents, presented by 'SANGBEDAN' on 12 Dec at Saturday Club, Kolkata, 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019' unfurled 13 talented Make-Up Artists and 22 Plus-Size Women. Presented by 'ALVIVA', the 2-days' event's focus is 2020 Calendar Shoot. Creative Photography of Alviva's Calendar Shoot is by the renowned Rana Bose. 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON' has tacit support of Rotary Club Of Calcutta South East, IDEF (Indian Disabled Entrepreneurs Forum, formed by Sumit Agarwal), Bani's Herbal (MD - Bani Banerjee), Daffodil Incorporate (MD - Rudra Sen), Purbasha...

Dance sensation Swarnabha Chakraborty আমি স্বর্ণাভ চক্রবর্তী। আমি মধ্যমগ্রাম-এর বাসিন্দা। আমি নৃত্য খেলোয়ার এবং এখন নৃত্যকে স্পোর্টস এ ফেলা হয়। ক্রীড়া নৃত্যর সংস্থা ভারত তথা পৃথিবীতে আছে। সেখান থেকেই আমি স্টেট লেভেল, ন্যাশনাল এবং আন্তজাতিক স্তরে অনেক গোল্ড, সিলভার, ব্রোঞ্জ মেডেল জিতে ভারতকে রিপ্রেসেন্ট করেছি। (নেপাল কাঠমান্ডু শহরে). তারপর  অর্থের অভাবে রাশিয়ার অলিম্পিয়াড ডান্সের খেলায় ভাগ নিতে পারিনি। একই  সালে 2019 এ নেপাল জয় করে আমি আবারও ভারতকে রিপ্রেজেন্ট করার কথা ভাবি।তারপর ওয়ার্ল্ড ডান্স টাইসে বাংলাদেশ মেইল পাঠাই। রাশিয়ার  অলিম্পিয়াড খেলাটা পোস্টপর্ণ্ড হয়ে যাওয়ার পরে বাংলাদেশে ওটারি মতন আরেকটা অলিম্পিয়াড যার নাম ওয়ার্ল্ড ডান্স বিডি অলিম্পিয়াড ইন্টারন্যাশনাল উদয় শংকর ডান্স ফেস্টিভাল নামক একটি ফেস্টিভেল এবং প্রতিযোগিতা বাংলাদেশ হয়।যেখানে 55 টি দেশ ভাগ নেয়,তারমধ্যে ভারত থেকে আমি সিলেক্ট হই।14 ই ডিসেম্বর 2019এ হয় সেমিফাইনাল -যেখানে 55টি দেশ পরিবেশনা করে।তারমধ্যে মাত্র 10 টি দেশ সিলেক্ট হয় গ্রান্ড ফাইনালে এ।আমি ভারতের হয়ে প্রতিনিধিত্ব করি এবং সে...

The Travellers Diary ' The Travellers Diary '  is an intriguing book of romantic, crisp, exciting, thrilling and adventurous experiences of journey all around the world. The writers of   ' The Travellers Diary '   are a group of passionate authors, who have contributed to this beautiful travelogue, remarked  Dr. Sujata Chatterjee,  the Editor of the book.     This book is published by ' The Impish Lass Publishing House ' .             ' The Travellers Diary '     will be released soon and will be available at the online stores, informed the Executive Editor S. Krishna Kumar. 

Annual General Meeting of FPAI Annual General Meeting of FPAI (Family Planning Association of India) was held at Senator Hotel on 21st Dec. eve.   FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA is recognized as India's leading and largest sexual and reproductive health social impact organisation working for almost seven decades with all, including the poor and marginalized communities in the country.  Supratip Mazumdar, Branch Head, FPAI coordinated the AGM proceedings, which was chaired by Ms. Lakshmi Mitra (FPAI Kolkata President). FPAI's AGM was attended by a host of dignitaries from various sectors of the society who support this great cause of Family Planning.

SANGAM – All Faith Climate Change Conference 2019 Seva Kendra Calcutta (SKC ), the Social Services Organisation of the Archdiocese of Calcutta organized an All-Faith Climate Change Conference at its Main Campus in Kolkata on 14th December. This was a unique initiative which brought together Religious leaders, social activists, environmental experts and members from most communities together to formulate a common action plan of climate change mitigation in the state of West Bengal, informed   Most Rev. Thomas D’Souza, Archbishop of Calcutta.      The conference entailed simultaneous workshops amongst Indic Faiths, Tribal traditions and Prophetic Religions, with a General Assembly and Youth Open House. Finally, a United All-Faith Statement was formulated with the Sangam Declaration, which would be the basis for future implementation at the level of religious educational institutions, community centres and places of worship,  informed  F...

Colours Of Innocence Edition 3  'Colours Of Innocence Edition 3', curated by Vayjayanti Pugalia of Sonalis Cubo, unfolds its third season. 'Colours of Innocence' is a fundraiser Art with a Cause with its underline focus "By Children For Children". In the previous seasons many children under 15 years of age joined the workshop to work under celebrated artists and create works of art which were then auctioned for charity.  Vayjayanti Pugalia is the  Founder of Sonalis Cubo and is a renowned social entrepreneur inclined towards making positive change in the society.   This year 'Colours of Innocence', taking place on 29th December, is facilitated by Arpita Bhattacharjee, a very talented artist and mentor.    This year's edition is supported by ALL Ladies League Kolkata Chapter, Leap Years Preschool, Round Table India, Ladies Circle India, Yeh Mera India, Move With Groove Dance Studio, Sheroes, Junior DPS amongst others ...

'Mohonpurer Itikatha'  Imperial Entertainment has started the production of a new feature film - 'Mohonpurer Itikatha',  based on a horror story written by the immortal Bengali literary genius Hemendrakumar Roy.      After 'Shubho Mahurat', a few scenes were taken up at a plush apartment, near Uttarpara Town School. The feature film's director is Sudhangshu Dutta and the camera work is by Dipankar Das.     The first day shooting involved veteran actor Dibyendu Pradhan, a popular face in TV & films, and journalist-cum-filmmaker Asish Basak in a special dhoti-clad role.       Amitava Bose, Owner of 'Imperial Entertainment' remarked that this film, based on a classic story, will take back the audience to the golden oldies of yester-years.           

Grand Finale of IBF1 Grand Finale of India's Best Face (IBF1) was held on 27th Nov. at Nazrul Tirtha, Newtown.     Ms. Sana Ahmad emerged as Winner of IBF1 2019 and won Miss Glamours Diva (Himachal Pradesh), Bindiya Bhowmik was 1st Runner Up (Maharashtra) and Amrita Haldar was 2nd Runner Up (Chhattisgarh).    Dr. Sufia Zaman won Mrs. Most Glamorous Personality (Madhya Pradesh), Ajanta Sarkar was Mrs. Beautiful Personality (Rajasthan), Moumita Das won for Miss Beautiful Smile  (Uttar Pradesh). Nafisa was Best Designer of IBF1 2019, Sayan Ghosh was Best Photographer.  Best Make-up Artist was Shraboni Maity.     The Designers of IBF1 2019 were Irani Mitra, Nafisa, Neha Tulsiyan and Show Stopper was Ruksana.     The Hon'ble Jury Panelists and Guests of Honour of IBF1 2019 were  Anindya Chatterjee (Journalist and Social Worker), Prof. Dr. Sujoy Biswas, internationally renowned...

'WAVES of FORTUNE'  by  Dr. Sujata Chatterjee Literoma had organized a poetry session at Birla Planetarium Hall on 8th Dec. eve.      Dr. Sujata Chatterjee's 3rd book of poems- 'WAVES of FORTUNE' - was launched by a host of dignitaries like  Dr. B.D. Mukherjee, Dr. Sandip Chatterjee,  Debmallya Banerjee ,  Mahesh Golani , Bhaswati Roy, Ritweeka Banerjee, Dr. Prasenjit Chatterjee and others.        Dr.  Sujata Chatterjee read out from her book and also gave away some signed books.         Dr. Sujata Chatterjee is basically an anaesthetist by profession and she loves to write poetry. She has been invited as a Poet in various high profile programs like Konark Lit Fest, Kochi International Book Fair, Kolkata Boi Mela, different cultural programs in Kolkata and other places.      One of her poems- 'The Forgotten Cottage' is being ma...

'Hello Kolkata Fiesta' presented by AAWAZ Foundation AAWAZ Foundation presented 'Hello Kolkata Fiesta' on 7th Dec. eve at K.G. Memorial Hall, Sealdah.        A panel discussion on Socio-Cultural Harmony was moderated by  Faisal Khan, President of Awaaz Foundation . The high profile panelists included  Waris Ali (Natl. Secy. - Ulama Board), Sonia Basu, Ehteshamul Haq, Shahid ur Rahman Ansari, Nasima Begum, Farooque Malik, Md. Shadab Khan, Arun Jaiswal and others.     Talented photo-journalist Bistupada Mondal was presented with 'Hello Kolkata Internship Certificate', in the presence of youngsters like Debayan and Priyanka.      A cultural program of songs and recitation, coordinated by Jia Saha and Papri Das, followed Socio-Cultural Awards for the dignitaries.     "Such a wonderful mix of eclectic individuals during our 'Hello Kolkata Fiesta', organized in association with Awaaz Foun...

 Launch of 'Indian Disabled Entrepreneurs Forum' 4 th  December eve at the City of Joy saw the launch of a commendable venture –  'Indian Disabled Entrepreneurs Forum'  at Kolkata Press Club.   IDEF is a non-profit forum  that aims to foster a community that creates and supports Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for the disabled persons of our country.     Founder  Sumit Agarwal , and Co-Founders  Devika Majumder  and  Asish Basak , have launched this interactive community in the august presence of danseuse  Alokananda Ray  and Dr. Hemant Keshwal (NIEPID).      IEDF  will provide a platform where strong action is being taken to maintain inclusivity and equality in employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, and remove all barriers that stand in the way of the success of the PwDs , remarked Founder of IDEF,  Sumit Agarwal  (a Management Graduate & ...

Mrs. Chitra Chakraborty shines in Mrs. India 2020  A national-level beauty pageant named Mrs. India 2020 was recently organised by  VPR Entertainment  at Ahmedabad, Gujrat.       3500 participants had initially registered their names for this event from across the country. Then after screening only 1000 participants were called for auditions in 8 big Metro cities in the country. From this auditions, only 70 participants became finalists.     Mrs. Chitra Chakraborty was one of them and she won one of the most prestigious  crowns, namely "The Most Beautiful Eyes".     The Grand Finale happened  in Hotel Umed, Ahmedabad in presence of esteemed Government officials and eminent  faces of Fashion & Modeling Industries.     In the month of Oct'19, Times Globus PR had also arranged another high profile beauty pageant  - "Mrs. India International 2019" in Kolkata, in which also Mr...

Visit to Parliament Eminent social activists Farooq Malik, Mohammad Nayeem, Abdul Qayum Ansari and Mohammad Azad Ansari were visitors to Parliament on the occasion of Constitution Day.  

Indo-Bangladesh Cultural Fiesta presented by 'Mallabhum Sahitya Academy'  Renowned social activist Faisal Khan was felicitated for his continued socio-cultural welfare activities during   Indo-Bangladesh Cultural Fiesta  organized by MSA - 'Mallabhum Sahitya Academy'. It was held on 26th Nov. eve at Central Calcutta Hall.    Faisal Khan is the P resident of such high profile organizations like Awaaz Foundation,  All India Ulama Board East India, All India Khan Brothers and is also associated with several other organizations.         During the said program, Md. Moktar Hossain Mukta, a learned intellectual from Bangladesh, was also felicitated for his literary achievements by Samir Banerjee & Dilip Biswas, the officials of   'MSA'.          CPDHR's Gen. Secretary Tarun Sen, a veteran social activist, was presented with International Peace Award for his life-long dedicat...