Fire breaks out at Statesman House in Kolkata
Jun 13, 2016, at 05:52 pm
A major fire broke out in The Statesman newspaper's office, Statesman House, in Kolkata's downtown Esplanade area on Saturday night (June 11, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Rajat Kapoor glams up Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Evening in Kolkata
Jun 11, 2016, at 07:09 pm
Blenders Pride on Friday (June 10, 2016) celebrated the Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Evening in Kolkata. The evening uncovered inspirations which blend to curate an individual’s style and become their essence. Bollywood actor and director Rajat Kapoor regaled the audience with his unconventional idea of Style that is born out of confidence and passion. Creating an euphoric mood for the evening Viraj Mohan Feat, Apeksha Dandekar and Bolepur Bluez pepped up the audience with rhythms. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)
Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi visits Kolkata
Jun 11, 2016, at 05:22 pm
A non-political and non sectarian organization Round Table India on Friday (June 10, 2016) announced a project named Freedom Through Education in pursuit of educating the under privileged children. Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi, the brand ambassador of global movement of Round Table India, was present at the event.Images by: Sandip Roy/IBNS
Mentaid celebrates World Syndrome Day
Jun 08, 2016, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS) Mentaid, Down Syndrome Support Group, Kolkata, South Kolkata Parasmani, Anwesha and Behala Bodhayan (all parents’ organisations) recently organised a unique celebration featuring talented young people with Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day. Over fifty children participated along with their parents, teachers and well-wishers.
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:41 pm
Indian Prime Minister, who is currently in the US, met President Barack Obama on Tuesday (June 7, 2016).
Publishers are a lot more open-minded today: Ashwin Sanghi says in Kolkata
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:18 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): During the promotion of his book at Starmark, South City Mall, in Kolkata on Friday, June 3, 2016, eminent author Ashwin Sanghi stated that the trend among publishers in India is gradually changing as they are a lot more open-minded towards new genres.
Narendra Modi arrives at Geneva International Airport
Jun 06, 2016, at 09:49 pm
The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi arrives at Geneva International Airport, Switzerland on June 06, 2016.
IAF father-son duo fly in Su-30 MKI
Jun 06, 2016, at 07:06 pm
Air Marshal SB Deo, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command and Sqn Ldr Karan Deo, the father-son duo, proceeding for a sortie in Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft together, during Diamond Jubilee celebration of ‘LIGHTNINGS’ at Air Force Station Lohegaon, Pune on 03 Jun 2016.
Amit Shah attends Kanpur and Bundelkhand Kshetriya Booth Sammelan
Jun 06, 2016, at 07:05 pm
BJP National President Amit Shah addresses Kanpur and Bundelkhand Kshetriya Booth Sammelan on Saturday in Kanpur.
Narendra Modi emplanes for Herat
Jun 04, 2016, at 11:28 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi emplanes for Herat, Afghanistan, marking the start of his 5 nation tour, in New Delhi on June 04, 2016.
American Center hosts Partha Dey's Painting and Ceramic Exhibition
Jun 04, 2016, at 11:17 pm
The American Center, Kolkata on Friday (June 3, 2016) inaugurated the Painting and Ceramic Exhibition show by artist Partha Dey. Images by- Sandip Roy/IBNS
Chinese journalists visits Hyderabad to relive the 'Baahubali' experience
Jun 04, 2016, at 11:15 pm
Hyderabad, June 3 (IBNS): Actor Prabhas starer film 'Baahubali' is all set to release in China.But before the release of the movie, a delegation of Chinese journalist flew down to Hyderabad and relive the 'Baahubali' experience.
Nitin Gadkari holding a video conference
Jun 04, 2016, at 11:12 pm
The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari holding a video conference from Mumbai with the media on June 3, 2016. PIB Photo: S.K.Debnath, Kolkata (03-06-2016)
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:31 am
The Ganges at Varanasi is not only a tourist attraction but also supports a wide range of activities for local people. The river on one hand is used by bathers and on the other hand the boatmen earn their living by providing tourist rides. Although the river is considered to be sacred in the Hindu religion, its water suffers from a huge pollution issue at Varanasi. The source is principally municipal wastes and cremation Ghats along the bank of the river.Images by Soumyadev Sarkar
The Palms Restaurant organizes unlimited kebab festival
Jun 02, 2016, at 10:28 pm
The Palms Restaurant on Wednesday (June 1, 2016) inaugurated the unlimited kebab festival in Kolkata. The program will continue till June 15. The menu consists of a varieties of kebabs like kumbh galawati kebab, dahiwala kebab, royal harabhara kebab, and tangri kebab among others. (Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS)
The General Manager of South Eastern Rail
Jun 02, 2016, at 01:43 am
The General Manager of South Eastern Rail (SER) and Eastern Rail (ER) A.K.Goyel at a Press Conference on conclusion of ‘Rail Ham Safar Week’ in Kolkata on June 1, 2016.
Oudh 1590 to organises 'The Great Awadhi Biryani Festival'
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:53 am
Renowned mughlai restaurant in Kolkata Oudh 1590 on Tuesday (May 31, 2016) hosted ‘The Great Awadhi Biryani Festival’. Flavors of the lost Awadhi delicacies consisting of some of the rarest and best biryani made a comeback on the plate at Oudh 1590. The menu consisted with lots of rare biryanis like shikari bafer biryani, gomti mahi biryani, sweet jheenga pulao etc. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS
Bohurupi by Roy presents ‘Colours of Life’ show in Kolkata
May 31, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Kolkata recently hosted ‘Colours of Life’ show about different colours different shades of life.Different people from different fields were on the ramp to bring out those colours. They came together for the first time for the young talented fashion designer from Kolkata Abhishek Roy. Styling and Choreography was done by Anupam Chatterjee. Images by IBNS
Kolkata observes World No Tobacco Day
May 31, 2016, at 10:55 pm
Kolkata joined the rest of the world in observing the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) on Tuesday (May 31, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
All India Qaumi Ekta Manch’s 8th Qaumi Ekta Awards
May 30, 2016, at 10:20 pm
All India Qaumi Ekta Manch’s 8th Qaumi Ekta Awards recipients are seen in this photo. Social worker Ruchira Gupta, theatrician Uma Jhunjhunwala, literateur Debanjan Chakrabarti, educationist Kanhaiya Thakur, actor Swastika Mukherjee, Quami Ekta Ratan recipient Swami Sarvarnand Saraswati and journalist Syed Faisal Ali (left to right) have been awarded for eminent work in their respective fields in Kolkata on May 29, 2016. PIB Photo: S.K.Debnath, Kolkata (30-05-2016)
The aura of Ganga Aarti at Varanasi
May 30, 2016, at 05:20 pm
Ganges, one of the holiest rivers of this planet, is praised at Rishikesh, Haridwar and Varanasi through Aarti. Morning Aarti at Assi and evening offerings at Dashashwamedh Ghat happen everyday. Travellers flock from around the world to catch a glimpse of this spiritual event. The Aartis continue for nearly an hour, following which devotees can offer lighting diyas to the Ganga river. Images by Soumyadev Sarkar
Kolkata: '7 Hours to Go' star cast promotes their upcoming film
May 30, 2016, at 12:29 am
To promote their upcoming Hindi thriller film '7 Hours to Go', the star cast on Saturday (May 28,2016) came to Kolkata. The cast includes actress Sandeepa Dhar, actor Shiv Pandit and actor Himanshu Malik. (Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS)
"UltraMax Darts Premier League" party sizzles Kolkat"
May 28, 2016, at 10:37 pm
Prasanta Saha, Chairman, DPL & Secretary General, All India Darts Association attended the event party of “UltraMax Darts Premier Leagueâ€, India’s first franchise based darts tournament, in Kolkata. The team owners of Darts Premier League along with the brand ambassadors of the teams-Arunima Ghosh, Ananya Chatterjee, Parijat Chakraborty, Sampurna Lahiri , Rachel White, Arpita Sinha and Sohini Sarkar attended the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
La Martiniere for Boys wins Indoor Rowing Event
May 28, 2016, at 08:26 pm
La Martiniere for Boys winning their Indoor Rowing Event using Ergometer against Haryana Vidyamandir in 44th K C Mahindra Invitation School Regatta
Keshari Nath Tripathi swearing-in Kumari Mamata Banerjee
May 28, 2016, at 08:24 pm
The West Bengal Governor Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi swearing-in Kumari Mamata Banerjee as the Chief Minister in Kolkata on May 27, 2016. PIB Photo: S.C.Ghosh, Kolkata (27-05-2016)
Kolkata: SBI reports sharp decline in Q4 standalone profit
May 28, 2016, at 08:19 pm
State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, reported a sharp decline in fourth quarter standalone profit largely due to more than two-fold increase in provisions and slow growth in net interest income. SBI officials came to Kolkata and met the Press on Friday (May 27, 2015). SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya was present at the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
BLU Mobile launches five smart and two feature phones in West Bengal
May 28, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): US-based Smartphone maker BLU on Wednesday unveiled five Android smart phones and two feature phones in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Pranab Mukherjee garlanding the bust of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
May 26, 2016, at 08:21 pm
The President, Pranab Mukherjee garlanding the bust of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, at Peking University, in Beijing, China on May 26, 2016.
Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Penguin books, held an interaction on
May 26, 2016, at 03:26 am
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS)Starmark, in association with Penguin Books India, organised an interesting discussion on " Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause" featuring eminent fashion designer Anamika Khanna, Hemchhaya De, Regional Editor (East), Femina and Priyanka Mookerjee author of Hedon at Starmark's Quest Mall store on Friday.
May 25, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Mumbai, May 25 (IBNS) : Affinity Salons, the leading chain of salons in New Delhi launched its very first salon in Mumbai in an exclusive partnership with Wella Professionals - the premier name in professional hair cosmetics. Present at the grand opening were Vishal Sharma, Director of Affinity Salon, P.K.Hariharan, Country Manager for Wella Professionals India.