Anik Dutta's much-awaited film 'Aparajito' premiered in Kolkata
May 14, 2022, at 04:50 am
The star-studded premiere of Anik Dutta's much-awaited film 'Aparajito' was held in Kolkata on Friday (May 13, 2022). Besides the cast comprising Jeetu Kamal, Saayoni Ghosh, Anusha Vishwanathan,Mahul Brahma and Anashua Majumdar, renowned filmmaker Aparna Sen was present among others. Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji was present with his wife Rafiath Rashid Mithila. The film attempts to capture legendary filmmaker late Satyajit Ray's struggle to make his first film Pather Panchali, which later turned out to be a cult movie.
Barkha Dutt signs her latest book To Hell And Back in Starmark Kolkata
May 11, 2022, at 08:54 pm
Award winning senior journalist and author Barkha Dutt was in Kolkata to sign a few copies of her latest book To Hell And Back at a Starmark store.
Senco Gold & Diamonds pays tribute to Satyajit Ray on 101st birth anniversary
May 03, 2022, at 05:22 pm
Senco Gold & Diamonds announced an exclusive 3-day exhibition to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Christened as ‘HeeRay Manik’ (which literally means Diamond Gemstone), Senco Gold & Diamonds is showcasing 28 exclusive pieces of handcrafted jewellery inspired by Ray’s 28 iconic films from Apr 29-May 1 at Gallery Gold Art Centre, Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Darshana Banik launches new menu at Biryani by Kilo Gariahat outlet
May 03, 2022, at 05:16 pm
Actress-model Darshana Banik tastes Biryani at Biryani by Kilo at Gariahat outlet (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mimi Chakraborty unveils Tanishq's Poila Boishakh collection
Apr 12, 2022, at 05:07 pm
Tollywood actress-MP Mimi Chakraborty unveiled jewellery brand Tanishq's new collection, named Uttama, for the upcoming Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year last Sunday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mother Dairy launches new TVC for Mishti Doi, features Abir Chattrejee
Apr 12, 2022, at 05:05 pm
Sanjay Sharma, Business Head – Dairy Products, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd, was present in Kolkata on Monday (Apr 11, 2022) when a new TVC for their Misti Doi (sweet curd), featuring actor Abir Chatterjee, was launched. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
West Bengal: Vel Vel festival in Bandel
Apr 07, 2022, at 06:30 pm
Glimpses of Vel Vel festival in West Bengal's Bandel. The festival is an annual celebration by a Tamil population in the region. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Miss Universe Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu arrives in New Delhi
Mar 31, 2022, at 06:25 pm
Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu arrives in New Delhi for the first time since winning the crown.
SVF hosts 'Shubho Mahurat' of Arindam Sil's Byomkesh and Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon
Mar 24, 2022, at 05:21 am
SVF Entertainment hosted the 'Shubho Mahurat' of their two upcoming projects-Arindam Sil's Byomkesh and Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon. Sil's Byomkesh stars Abir Chatterjee, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, Sohini and others. Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon stars Abir Chatterjee, Arjun Chakraborty, Ishaa Saha, Saurav Das and others. Karnasubarna Guptodhan goes to the floor from March 27.
Mar 18, 2022, at 06:55 pm
NEW DELHI MAR 18 (UNI) : Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi celebrates Holi at his residence, in New Delhi on Friday
Flower Holi at Yamuna ghat in Vrindavan
Mar 18, 2022, at 05:07 am
Flower Holi at Yamuna ghat in Vrindavan.Images by Suryodoy Mandal
Vrindavan all set to celebrate Holi
Mar 14, 2022, at 07:35 pm
The mood in Lord Krishna's birthplace Vrindavan (actual birthplace is 10 km away in Mathura, all part of Braj Bhumi in Uttar Pradesh) is all set for its famous annual Holi (the festival of colours) celebration after a gap of almost two years owing to the pandemic. Photographer Suryodoy Mandal captures the scenes at the temples of Vrindavan, including the famous Banke Bihari and ISKCON temples. Devotees are seen hustling to have a glance of the deity of Krishna at the Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan.
Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi
Feb 01, 2022, at 02:43 am
A mega drone show involving 1000 drones lit up the sky, during the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on Jan 29, 2022. Image: PIB/UNI
Jammu and Kashmir: Jamia market closed down to protest against arrest of two women
Dec 17, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Srinagar: Jamia market closed in down town Srinagar on Friday in protest against arrest of two women for raising slogans after the killing of two militants at Rangreth. Images: UNI
India's Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021
Dec 14, 2021, at 06:50 pm
India's Harnaaz Sandhu, who is from Punjab, was crowned Miss Universe 2021 on Sunday. (Image Credit: UNI/Xinhua)
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar witnesses encounter between terrorists, security forces
Dec 14, 2021, at 12:02 am
Security forces at encounter site at Rangreth, outskirts of the Srinagar city where two unidentified militants got killed in the shootout on Monday (November 13, 2021).Image: UNI
Shyam Sundar Jewellers presents 9th edition of Sharad Sundari
Dec 09, 2021, at 08:35 pm
Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers presented the 9th edition of Sharad Sundari at Calcutta Boating Club on Nov 27, 2021 (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Subhashree Ganguly launches Groviva in Kolkata
Nov 22, 2021, at 11:35 pm
Tollywood actress Subhashree Ganguly last week launched child nutrition brand Groviva. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Curtain raiser of Sharad Sundari 2021
Nov 16, 2021, at 03:46 am
The Curtain-raiser of Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers In Association With 'Khukumoni' Sindoor & Aalta 'SHARAD SUNDARI 2021' was presented at Spring Club on Nov 9. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Where men cross-dress to welcome goddess Jagadhatri in West Bengal
Nov 16, 2021, at 12:12 am
In a unique tradition that dates back to over 200 years, men (read straight men) in a West Bengal town near Kolkata ritually bid farewell to goddess Jagadhatri dressed up as women in sari. Tetultala Jagadhatri Maa Puja in Bhadreswar in Hooghly district this year stepped into 229 years of worshipping Jagadharti, another reincarnation of Goddess Durga. Here the men cross-dress since the British period to hail the goddess with Barandala (the bamboo tray). The tradition began when women were supposedly advised not to go out. IBNS Images by Avishek Mitra
BJP MP Hema Malini worships cows on Gopastami in Vrindavan
Nov 11, 2021, at 11:17 pm
MATHURA, NOV 11 (UNI): BJP MP Hema Malini worshipping cows on the occasion of Gopastami in Vrindavan near Mathura on Thursday.
Goods train derails in UP's Shri Krishnanagar
Nov 11, 2021, at 11:00 pm
LUCKNOW, NOV 11 (UNI):- A fractured rail seen on the spot of a major derailment of a goods train at Shri Krishnanagar on Sultanpur-Zafrabad section in Lucknow Division on Thursday. UNI
Devotees worship the rising sun at the banks of Yamuna in Delhi
Nov 11, 2021, at 10:02 pm
NEW DELHI, NOV 11 (UNI)- Devotees offering prayer to the rising sun in Yamuna river on the occasion of Chhat Puja festival in New Delhi on Thursday. UNI
Chhath devotees worshipping the rising sun in Prayagraj
Nov 11, 2021, at 09:19 pm
PRAYAGRAJ, NOV 11 (UNI):- Chhat devotees offering prayer to the rising Sun on the occasion of Chhath Puja festival, in the Ganga river in Prayagraj on Thursday. UNI
Vendors sell traditional Kashmiri firepot 'Kangri' in Srinagar
Nov 11, 2021, at 04:37 am
Srinagar/UNI: A vendor sells 'Kangri', the traditional Kashmiri firepot, as he waits for customers in Srinagar on Wednesday.
Glimpse of people buying decorative lights ahead of Diwali in Kolkata
Nov 04, 2021, at 01:49 am
KOLKATA, NOV 2 (UNI):- People buying decorative lights ahead of Diwali festival in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Kolkata bids farewell to non-AC metro
Oct 29, 2021, at 08:33 pm
Kolkata formally bid farewell to the non-air-conditioned metro rakes last Sunday. A few glimpse of the last ride. (Images: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Oct 27, 2021, at 05:55 pm
KOLKATA, OCT 26 (UNI):- People buying colourful lights ahead of Diwali festival in Kolkata on Tuesday.
West Bengal celebrates Laxmi Puja
Oct 20, 2021, at 05:41 pm
KOLKATA, OCT 19 (UNI) Ahead of Laxmi Puja, A man buying idols of Goddess Laxmi from a roadside shop, in Kolkata on Tuesday
Durga Puja 2021: A walkthrough of Kolkata's Best Pujas Series V
Oct 12, 2021, at 08:28 am
Durga Puja 2021