International education week celebrated in Kolkata
Nov 19, 2014, at 08:24 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education jointly celebrate the International Education Week every year in November to promote international education and cultural exchange worldwide.
Rado showcases High Jewellery Wedding Collection in Kolkata
Nov 15, 2014, at 06:45 pm
Luxury Swiss watch brand maker Rado showcased their “High Jewellery Wedding Collection†at the Rado Store in Forum Mall on Thursday (Nov 13, 2014). City model Rukmini Maitra was present at the venue. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
JU: Engineering students also vote against VC
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:15 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): The result of the referendum of the engineering faculty in Kolkata's Jadavpur University was declared on Wednesday where maximum number of students voted against Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty.
Christopher C Doyle's The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret launched in Kolkata
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:55 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland Ltd., hosted the launch of Christopher C Doyle’s 'The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret' at its South City Mall outlet here on Friday.
Kolkatans to experience 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus'
Nov 06, 2014, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) Leading global telecommunications services provider "Bharti Airtel", in association with Kolkata State Transport Corporation ,announced the launch of Kolkata's first 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus' service in the city on Wednesday.
Ali Zafar sketches Amitabh Bachchan live
Nov 05, 2014, at 10:41 pm
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): Actor Ali Zafar who will next be seen in Yash Raj's Kill Dil, couldn't contain his excitement when the team of the film went to the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati to promote the film.
Muslim community observes Muharram in Kolkata
Nov 05, 2014, at 10:35 pm
The Muslim community in Kolkata observed the tragic custom of Muharram or the day of grief on Tuesday (Nov 4,2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Muslim community observes Muharram in Kolkata
Nov 05, 2014, at 10:33 pm
The Muslim community in Kolkata observed the tragic custom of Muharram or the day of grief on Tuesday (Nov 4,2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Apeejay Oxford Bookstore announced India's biggest book deal
Nov 04, 2014, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): India’s first and biggest book deal between the author Jeroninio “Jerry†Almeida for his Karma Kurry- The Hero in Me book series and Jaico Publishing House was announced recently at Oxford Bookstore here.
Kolkata celebrates Jagadhatri Puja
Nov 03, 2014, at 08:08 pm
Kolkata, whose festive spirit is always on the peak, once again geared up to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja along with the rest of West Bengal on Saturday (Nov 1 , 2014). The festival is being celebrated all over West Bengal with Chandannagar, a former French colony and a small town, 30 km north off Kolkata, capturing a special mention. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Chhath Puja celebrations in Kolkata
Oct 31, 2014, at 10:48 pm
Women flock to the banks of the Hooghly river in Kolkata on Thursday (Oct 30, 2014) on the occasion of Chhath Puja. Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya (ancient Vedic Goddess Usha). The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
MAAC joins PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Oct 30, 2014, at 10:44 pm
Bangalore, Oct 29 (IBNS): Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), India’s leading educator in 3D Animation and Visual Effects, launched its Swachh Bharat Abhiyan awareness programme with the support of Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) Thursday at Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station.
Oct 24, 2014, at 05:15 pm
Putting an end to restless wait, Indians on Thursday indulged in the grand celebration of Diwali amid bursting of crackers, fireworks and chains of dazzling lights adorning perhaps every corner of the country, which leaves almost no individual immune from the festive fever. In West Bengal and its capital city Kolkata, the celebration receives a special fillip with the observation of Kali Puja, which is considered to be the second most important festival after Durga Puja. Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, it is celebrated every year on the new day of Hindu month Ashwin in Bengal. Interestingly on the occasion of Diwali, the entire India worships goddess Lakshmi- the Hindu goddess of wealth while the Bengalis, Assamese and Oriyas adore Goddess Kali.In Kolkata, Kali puja is celebrated with immense fun and mirth. Images by IBNS
Oct 24, 2014, at 05:11 pm
Putting an end to restless wait, Indians on Thursday indulged in the grand celebration of Diwali amid bursting of crackers, fireworks and chains of dazzling lights adorning perhaps every corner of the country, which leaves almost no individual immune from the festive fever. In West Bengal and its capital city Kolkata, the celebration receives a special fillip with the observation of Kali Puja, which is considered to be the second most important festival after Durga Puja. Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, it is celebrated every year on the new day of Hindu month Ashwin in Bengal. Interestingly on the occasion of Diwali, the entire India worships goddess Lakshmi- the Hindu goddess of wealth while the Bengalis, Assamese and Oriyas adore Goddess Kali.In Kolkata, Kali puja is celebrated with immense fun and mirth. Images by IBNS
JU: Students withdraw class-boycotts, protest continues
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): The protester students of Jadavpur University on Monday withdrew their class-boycotts after the all faculties' general bodies meeting.
Anil Ambani cleans Badrinath, Kedarnath temple premises
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:23 pm
Anil Ambani on Saturday (Oct 18, 2014) took Swachh Bharat initiative at Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines. Ambani cleaned the Badrinath and Kedarnath temple premises and area around it to spread the message of Swachh Bharat. On this occasion Anil Ambani said: “At this very religious place, I would like to take this pledge in the name of Badrinath and Kedarnath that lets make each and every temple and place of worship clean in order to accomplish the Swachh Bharat Mission.â€
Banglanatok.com showcases project to preserve folk musics
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:18 pm
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) A Kolkata-based organisation "Banglanatok.com" showcased their project at the American Centre to preserve three genres of traditional folk musics- Bhawaiya songs of North Bengal, Bhatiali songs of Sunderbans in South Bengal and Bangla Qawwali of Kolkata.
5asec launches laundry services store in Bangalore
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:53 pm
Bangalore, Oct 16 (IBNS) 5asec, the textile expert launched their first laundry services and dry cleaning store in Bangalore.
JU: Students remember one-month of police crackdown
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:45 pm
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): The protesting students of Jadavpur University marked the one-month of the police crackdown on them by hosting a torch rally and participating in a 24-hour token hunger strike on Thursday.
Food critics assemble in The Bikers Cafe
Oct 16, 2014, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): It is rare to see all the best food critics in the city assembly at one venue, but on Wednesday they visited The Bikers Cafe in Kolkata's Elgin Road to make such a meet possible.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
TCNSP hosts conference on 'bridging the world of science and arts
Oct 16, 2014, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, October 15 (IBNS) The Tagore Centre of Natural Sciences and Philosophy (TCNSP) held a day-long conference on “Natural Sciences and Philosophy – a singular reality?†at the Bose Institute in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Kolkata foodies get a taste of Pat Chapman's grills
Oct 09, 2014, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): Guests at Barbeque Nation restaurant in Kolkata were in for a surprise on Tuesday evening when world-renowned chef Patrick Lawrence “Pat†Chapman went to their tables while introducing his 14 new marinades.
Raell Padamsee inaugurates Stillness in Motion exhibition
Oct 08, 2014, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IBNS): Well-known theatre personality Raell Padamsee inaugurated Stillness in Motion here on Monday. With the onset of the festive season, the ongoing exhibition of titled Stillness in Motion is an exclusive display of art work through a culmination of paintings by Radhika Bawa and pottery by Shalan Dere.
West Bengal celebrates Lakshmi Puja
Oct 08, 2014, at 08:22 pm
With the sound of 'dhak' silently fading in the air with a mood of gloominess prevailing in the air with the end of the grand festival of the Bengali community-the Durga Puja- people of Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal once again geared up to taste the flavour of festivity by welcoming the Goddess of wealth, Ma Lakshmi, with customary rituals on Tuesday (October 7, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury
Oct 04, 2014, at 10:46 pm
The festive fever of Durga Puja finally came to an end with the Vijaya Dasami on Friday (Oct 3, 2014) . While the idols were being immersed, there is a tinge of sadness as the wait begins for another year for the annual visit of the Goddess on earth to her parental house. Women on the occasion, however, smeared each other with vermilion, known as Sindoor Khela, as they bid farewell to the Mother Goddess. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata celebrates last day of festival
Oct 04, 2014, at 10:41 pm
People of Kolkata hit the streets to celebrate the last day of the festival as Maha Dashami puja was held amid a mood of gloominess in the city and the rest of Bengal on Friday (October 3, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata observes Sandhi Puja today
Oct 02, 2014, at 10:57 pm
Amid the performance of the Maha Ashtami puja and the commencement of the Maha Navami, the Bengali community on Thursday (Oct 2, 2014) witnessed the pious Sandhi Puja in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Festive fever reaches peak on Maha Ashtami-Maha Navami
Oct 02, 2014, at 07:05 pm
The festive spirit in Kolkata reached its peak on Thursday,(Oct 2, 2014) as the Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami celebrations of the Durga Puja commenced on the same day. The day began amid the pious 'pushpanjali' (prayers with flowers), where thousands of devotees offer their prayers to the Goddess in empty stomach at various marquees (puja pandal) across the state. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Festive fever grips Kolkata on Mahasaptami evening
Oct 02, 2014, at 06:54 pm
Kolkata on Wednesday (Oct 1, 2014) joined the mood of festivity as large number of people visited pandals across the city to pay homage to Goddess Durga on the seventh day of the festival, known as 'Mahasaptami'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS