In Images: Pilgrims and sadhus arrives in Kolkata ahead of Ganganagar Mela
Jan 06, 2026, at 11:44 pm
Pilgrims and sadhus arrive at a makeshift shelter in Kolkata on Tuesday before travelling to Sagar Island for Gangasagar Mela. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Kolkata streets turn film set as Kalki Koechlin shoots new series
Jan 05, 2026, at 05:21 pm
Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin shoots for an upcoming web series on Bagbazar Street in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Sadhus prepare for Makar Sankranti pilgrimage in Kolkata
Jan 04, 2026, at 12:04 am
A sadhu arrives at a makeshift shelter in Kolkata on Saturday before travelling to Sagar Island to attend the one-day Makar Sankranti festival. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Jan 02, 2026, at 06:08 pm
The thrill of the Kolkata Derby unfolds at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club as horses thunder down the track during the iconic race on January 1, 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Jan 02, 2026, at 11:46 am
Kolkata's Alipore Zoo and Victoria Memorial experience massive, record-breaking crowds on New Year's Day.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata welcomes 2026 with smiles, style and street celebrations
Jan 02, 2026, at 11:40 am
Young revellers soak in the New Year spirit on Kolkata’s streets, spreading colour, cheer and festive vibes to welcome 2026.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata’s Ballygunge Transforms Into a Vibrant Colour Corridor
Jan 01, 2026, at 02:57 pm
Step into Ballygunge’s newest street mural, where the everyday meets extraordinary.
In Images: Kali idol displayed at heritage house in Kolkata
Dec 30, 2025, at 12:19 am
A clay idol of the Goddess Kali is seen inside the more than 300-year-old Hara Kutir house during a puja, with the premises lit by earthen lamps and lanterns, in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Bratachari camp holds self-defense demonstrations in Kolkata
Dec 29, 2025, at 10:11 pm
Students from across West Bengal demonstrate self-defense during the 66th All Bengal Bratachari Training Camp in Kolkata on Monday. Hundreds are taking part in the 12-day program. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata marks Christmas with citywide celebrations
Dec 26, 2025, at 01:20 pm
People celebrate Christmas across Kolkata as churches, streets and markets draw crowds throughout the city. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Christmas Eve market draws crowds in Kolkata
Dec 24, 2025, at 11:29 pm
Shoppers visit a Christmas market on Christmas Eve in Kolkata as preparations and celebrations continue across the city. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata churches prepare for Christmas
Dec 23, 2025, at 10:39 pm
A woman cleans a church ahead of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata on Tuesday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/BNS
In Images: Santa brings cheer to visually impaired students at Kolkata blind school
Dec 23, 2025, at 10:04 pm
An eye hospital staff member dressed as Santa Claus distributed sweets to visually impaired students during Christmas celebrations at a blind school in Kolkata on Monday. The event was organised by B.B. Poddar Eye Hospital. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk 2025
Dec 22, 2025, at 12:20 am
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community take part in the annual Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk in Kolkata, India, on Saturday. One of India’s oldest pride marches, the event brings together queer, transgender and nonbinary people and their allies to promote visibility, acceptance and rights for gender and sexual minorities. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Artisan crafts Santa statue ahead of Christmas in Kolkata
Dec 21, 2025, at 12:05 am
An artisan prepares a giant polystyrene Santa Claus at a roadside workshop ahead of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata on Saturday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Christmas cake prepared at 200-year-old Kolkata bakery
Dec 18, 2025, at 12:26 am
A worker prepares traditional fruit cake in a wood-fired oven at the 200-year-old Ajmeri’s Bakery ahead of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Christmas baking at historic Kolkata bakery
Dec 16, 2025, at 11:54 pm
Debra Alexander and Alisha Alexander prepare traditional fruit cake in a wood-fired oven at the 95-year-old Saldana Bakery, established in 1930, ahead of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata on Tuesday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri / IBNS
In Images: Anirban Bhattacharya celebrates 7th anniversary of Go Everywhere
Dec 15, 2025, at 04:45 pm
Bengali film actor-director Anirban Bhattacharya has celebrated the seventh anniversary of travel agency Go Everywhere unlocking a VIP-only coupon code for spot bookings on international travel at a city hotel in Kolkata. Photo: PR Team
Messi moment turned mayhem— Salt Lake Stadium erupts in unrest
Dec 14, 2025, at 02:27 am
What was meant to be a celebration turned chaotic at Salt Lake Stadium today, as Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated visit was cut short amid fan unrest, with angry scenes of vandalism and disorder overshadowing the football icon’s return to Kolkata after 14 years. Photos: Rupak De Chaudhuri
GOAT India Tour: Hyderabad sets things right after Kolkata chaos
Dec 14, 2025, at 01:58 am
Lionel Messi greeted fans at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium during the second leg of his GOAT India Tour 2025. Joined by teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, Messi interacted with the crowd, making up for the earlier chaos in Kolkata. Photo:INC
From Cheers to Chaos: Messi’s Kolkata Visit in Pictures
Dec 13, 2025, at 02:48 pm
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
In Images: Santa greets children in Kolkata
Dec 12, 2025, at 06:16 pm
A man dressed as Santa Claus shakes hands with children ahead of Christmas in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri / IBNS
Kolkata Artist Paints Grand Street Tribute Ahead of Messi’s India Tour
Dec 12, 2025, at 03:23 pm
On a vibrant Kalighat roadside, Kolkata street artist Swapan Kumar crafts a stunning chalk portrait celebrating the football icon ahead of his much-anticipated India visit, where the football crazy city will also unveil a dedicated statue in his honour. The artwork captures the excitement building across Kolkata as fans prepare to welcome the global superstar. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata prepares for Messi’s arrival
Dec 12, 2025, at 12:46 am
Kolkata will welcome Lionel Messi on December 12, ahead of the “Hola Messi” event at the Salt Lake Aikatan Club the next day. As part of his GOAT India Tour, fans in Salt Lake have built a tribute replicating Messi’s Miami home, complete with a terrace, terracotta roof, life-sized cutouts of him and replica trophies, including the Champions League, Copa América and his Ballon d’Or awards. Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Boys sell Messi tour tickets in Kolkata
Dec 10, 2025, at 12:41 am
Two boys sell tickets for Lionel Messi’s upcoming tour at a metro station in Kolkata on Tuesday. Messi returns to India for the first time in 14 years, beginning his “GOAT India Tour 2025” in Kolkata on December 13, with stops in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Kolkata wax artist Tuhin Mukherjee brings Santa Claus to life ahead of Christmas
Dec 06, 2025, at 11:40 am
Master wax artist Tuhin Mukherjee works meticulously in his Kolkata workshop as he crafts wax Santa Claus idols for the upcoming Christmas festivities. His creation captures the warmth and charm of the season, drawing visitors and admirers alike. Images by Avishek Mitra /IBNS.
In Images: PM Modi meets Russian Prez Putin in New Delhi
Dec 05, 2025, at 12:18 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on Friday. Photo: PIB
In Images: PETA and students rally against Supreme Court’s animal rounding order in Kolkata
Dec 02, 2025, at 04:13 pm
PETA and students from Kolkata's Loreto House School held a protest against the Supreme Court's animal rounding order. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Activists participate in an awareness campaign on World AIDS Day in Kolkata
Dec 02, 2025, at 01:04 am
Activists from the Thalassemia and AIDS Prevention Society participate in an awareness campaign on World AIDS Day in Kolkata on Monday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS.
In Images: Activists rally in solidarity with Palestine in Kolkata
Nov 30, 2025, at 02:00 am
Activists take part in a demonstration expressing solidarity with Palestine in Kolkata on Saturday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.