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Narendra Modi addressing the gathering at Chanderkote

Nov 07, 2015, at 10:03 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at the exhibition detailing the 450 MW Baglihar Hydro Electric Project Stage-II, at Chanderkote, Ramban, in Jammu and Kashmir on November 07, 2015. The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, N.N. Vohra, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari and the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh are also seen.

Delhi Economics Conclave 2015

Nov 06, 2015, at 08:02 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being received by the Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha and the Chief Economic Adviser, Dr. Arvind Subramanian, on his arrival at the Delhi Economics Conclave 2015, in New Delhi on November 06, 2015.

Narendra Modi launches the Gold schemes

Nov 05, 2015, at 11:00 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launches the Gold schemes, in New Delhi on November 05, 2015. The Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley and the Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge), Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman are also seen.

Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers unveils top 12 finalist of Sharad Sundari 2015

Nov 05, 2015, at 10:43 pm

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers on Tuesday unveiled the top 12 faces of the Sharad Sundari 2015 contest. Tollywood actress Nusrat Jahan, Tanusree Chakroborty and Mrs. India International Richa Sharma was present to grace the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Randeep Hooda visits Kolkata to promote

Nov 05, 2015, at 10:39 pm

Actor Randeep Hooda and director Pawan Raman arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 4, 2015) to speak on the success of their recently released movie “Main Aur Charles”. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Ritu Kumar hosts Fall Winter Collection Preview in Kolkata

Nov 05, 2015, at 10:36 pm

Fashion designer Ritu Kumar hosted Fall Winter Collection Preview with Sneha Singhi ,Entrepreneur-chef & Owner of Paris Cafe, in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 4, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Raima, Milkha Singh inaugurate luxury hotel in Kolkata

Nov 05, 2015, at 08:55 pm

Tollywood actress Raima Sen and sporting legend Milkha Singh on Wednesday (Nov 4, 2015) inaugurated Modern Inns Pvt Ltd's latest venture Aauris, a luxury hotel near Kolkata's Park Street area. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Tamasha has a happy ending, says Imtiaz Ali

Nov 05, 2015, at 06:51 pm

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): While there is a lot of excitement and anticipation among audiences to watch Ranbir and Deepika together on the silver screen, there is also a high level of curiosity. Tamasha being one of the most talked about films of recent times, audiences who are awaiting the release of the film are very curious to know what the end of the film is like.

Bajirao Mastani poster unveiled

Nov 05, 2015, at 06:41 pm

A poster of upcoming Bollywood film Bajirao Mastani has been unveiled. It features actor Ranveer Singh.

Ansari addressing the public, in Jakarta, Indonesia

Nov 03, 2015, at 10:12 pm

The Vice President, Mohd. Hamid Ansari addressing the public, in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 02, 2015.

PC Chandra Jewellers opens new showroom in Baruipur before Dhanteras

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:43 pm

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS) Jewellery brand PC Chandra Jewellers on Sunday launched their new showroom in Baruipur, showcasing their new designs in gold, diamonds and precious stones. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kareena Kapoor visits Kolkata

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:26 pm

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor visited Kolkata on Monday (Nov 2, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra

Bangladesh Chief of the Naval Staff visits India

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:23 pm

Vice Admiral Muhammad Farid Habib, Chief of the Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy calling on Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha at Air Headquarters, New Delhi today during his four day official visit to India.

Huma revisits British era

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:21 pm

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IBNS): Actress Huma Qureshi is busy with her upcoming film 'Viceroy's House', which is directed by Gurinder Chadha.

MAMI Movie Mela witnesses a plethora of stars

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:17 pm

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IBNS): JIO Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) conducted a Movie Mela on Oct 31, 2015, wherein a plethora of Bollywood stars were present. Bollywood freaks were given the opportunity to watch their favorite Bollywood stars up close and personal.

U18 I-League: Pune FC play out a thrilling 2-2 draw with DSK Shivajians

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:08 pm

Pune, Nov 2 (IBNS) Pune FC missed chances aplenty as they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against local side DSK Shivajians FC in a Round-3 Maharashtra Zone encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.

Centre inaugurates Rashtriya Sankriti Mahotsav

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, today inaugurated the most diverse cultural festival of India - Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav at the IGNCA in New Delhi. Mahesh Sharma,Minister of State (IC) for Tourism and Culture and Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Government of India hosted the ceremony with M Venkaiah Naidu, Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs as its chief guest.

Dia Mirza inaugurates jewellery showroom in Kolkata

Nov 02, 2015, at 02:01 am

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza on Saturday (Oct 31, 2015) inaugurated Premium Jewellery Showroom 'Imperial' in Kolkata. Spread across the plush 8,000 sq ft of area on the posh locality of Elgin Road, the showroom, by Imperial boasts of its finest collections in Temple Gold, Diamond, Gold, Polki and Jadau jewellery. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Miss Butterfly music launched

Nov 02, 2015, at 01:59 am

Music of Bengali feature film "Miss Butterfly" was launched in Kolkata recently. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

The India Story kicks off at Swabhumi with glamour

Oct 31, 2015, at 06:09 pm

The Indian Story (TIS), which is an initiative to showcase the best of India's art and culture at the Swabhumi heritage park in Kolkata, finally kicked off on the October 29, 2015 evening with a specially curated show “The Calico Chapter”, followed by the beautiful Weaves Show by Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango. Then the preview to the exposition opened up to a few select audiences, for them to explore and shop till midnight. Swabhumi as the hosting site will be housing this unique design experience with over 80 participants from all across the country. The show has been put together by industrialist Harsh Neotia's wife Madhu Neotia, restaurateur and food writer Abhilasha Sethia, scenographer Swarup Dutta and designer Nil. On the opening day, the show was glammed up by actresses like Riya Sen, Swastika Mukherjee and actress-turned-parliamentarian Moonmoon Sen. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sonam graces cover of Grazia India Magazine

Oct 31, 2015, at 06:07 pm

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has featured for the The Big Beauty Special Issue of Grazia India Magazine in the month of November.

Starmark celebrates Sukumar Ray’s 128th birth anniversary

Oct 31, 2015, at 05:52 pm

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Phreedom 4 Ever, observed the 128th birth anniversary of writer Sukumar Ray on Friday. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Senco Gold & diamonds announces tie-up with Amazon.in

Oct 30, 2015, at 08:36 pm

Suvankar Sen, Executive Director of Senco Gold & Diamonds, on Thursday (Oct 29, 2015) announced its tie-up with Amazon.in. Mayank Shivam, Category Leader, Amazon Fashion, was also present at the occasion held in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

3rd India Africa Forum Summit 2015

Oct 29, 2015, at 07:30 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at the alighting point for leaders to receive the heads of delegations, during 3rd India Africa Forum Summit 2015, in New Delhi on October 29, 2015.

Arun Jaitley inaugurates e-Sahayog and Mini-PAN Camps

Oct 28, 2015, at 08:35 pm

Union Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley inaugurated e-Sahayog and Mini-PAN Camps at different remote locations of the country through video conferencing on Oct 27, 2015. Scenes from the Mini-PAN Camp organized by the Income Tax Department at their Chinsurah office, District Hooghly, West Bengal. PIB Photo: S.C.Ghosh

Hamleys opens store in Kolkata

Oct 27, 2015, at 11:52 pm

Toy shop Hamleys launched its first store in Kolkata's Quest Mall on Monday (Oct 26, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Bengalis gear up to worship Goddess Laxmi

Oct 26, 2015, at 02:43 am

With West Bengal preparing to worship Hindu Goddess Laxmi on Monday, worshippers were busy buying idol of the deity in Kolkata on Sunday (Oct 25, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Actor Pijush Ganguly passes away

Oct 26, 2015, at 02:39 am

Bengali television, film and theater actor Pijush Ganguly (50) died of multiple organ failure at a private hospital in Kolkata in the wee hours of Sunday (Oct 25,2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Muslims in Kolkata observe Muharram

Oct 26, 2015, at 01:44 am

Amid mourning and remembrance, the Muslim community in Kolkata on Saturday (Oct 24, 2015) observed 'Muharram' or the 'day of grief'. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Our photographer captured few glimpses of Tajia on the occasion in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Muslims in Kolkata observe Muharram today

Oct 24, 2015, at 10:11 pm

Amid mourning and remembrance, the Muslim community in Kolkata on Saturday (Oct 24, 2015) observed 'Muharram' or the 'day of grief'. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is held to be the most sacred of all the months, excluding Ramadan. Processions were taken out by the community in different corners of the city where people were seen cutting themselves with knife and razors in public view. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.