Abhay Deol, Diana Penty to Star in 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi'
Jan 22, 2015, at 10:10 pm
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS): After a sabbatical, actor Abhay Deol, actress Diana Penty and director Mudassar Aziz, are coming together for Aanand L. Rai's production tentatively titled 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi'.
Aditya Roy Kapur's mom likes his Fitoor look
Jan 22, 2015, at 10:08 pm
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS): Aditya Roy Kapur who will be seen in a very different avatar in his next Fitoor has been getting a lot of appreciation.
Parrikar invites Russian Defence industry to join in ‘Make In India’ plan
Jan 22, 2015, at 10:07 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS) India and Russia on Wednesday re-affirmed their commitment to the long standing friendship and cooperation in the area of Defence Cooperation.
Jan 21, 2015, at 10:19 pm
The Vice President of Myanmar, Sai Mauk Kham meeting the Vice President, Mohd. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on January 21, 2015.
COAS felicitates national bravery awardees
Jan 21, 2015, at 09:51 pm
General Dalbir Singh, COAS felicitated the National Bravery Awardees at South Block on Monday (Jan 20, 2015). The awardees included 24 children (8 girls including 2 posthumously and 16 boys including 2 posthumously) from across the country. They will be honoured on Jan 25 by President of India Pranab Mukherjee and will also from part of Jan 26 Republic Day Parade. The COAS congratulated them and stated that they were a symbol of courage, motivation &inspiration for the children of the country.
Cyrus Broacha, son Mikhail Broacha participate in Smaaash
Jan 21, 2015, at 09:49 pm
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS) TV anchor Cyrus Broacha was seen bonding with his 12 year old son Mikhail over a game of cricket at The Father and Son Cricket Tournament at Smaaash.
Kalki Koechlin ran marathon with friend in tow
Jan 21, 2015, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS): While everyone spotted Kalki Koechlin at the Mumbai Marathon along with someone in a wheel chair, little does anyone know the lady was none other the Malini Chib who is largely the inspiration behind the film Margarita with a Straw.
Tanishaa Mukherji at Kush Sinha's wedding reception
Jan 21, 2015, at 09:45 pm
The gorgeous Tanishaa Mukerji was a picture of pure delight at Sonakshi Sinha’s brother, Kush Sinha’s wedding reception. The stunning fashionista pulled off an absolutely elegant Payal Singhal creation teamed with Jhadau earrings and a statement Kundan bracelet from Popley Jewellers. Her hair was tied up in a loose bun and looked perfect - courtesy Salon MUAH.Tanishaa complimented the outfit with a gold clutch.
Maneka Gandhi bats for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme at Panipat
Jan 21, 2015, at 09:08 pm
Panipat, Jan 20 (IBNS): Union Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Sanjay Gandhi on Tuesday urged the nation to save girls while stressing that the society needs to change the mindset towards a girl child to eradicate the problem of female foeticide.
Tiger population in India increases by 30.5 pct: Prakash Javadekar
Jan 21, 2015, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Minister of Environment, Forests & Climate Change Prakash Javadekar has said that Government initiatives to streamline Tiger Conservation along with effective Forest Management and Community Participation had led to increase in the number of tigers.
Dia Mirza supports Swades Foundation at Mumbai Marathon
Jan 20, 2015, at 08:28 pm
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS): A champion of social causes, actress-producer Dia Mirza, participated in the 2015 Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon recently.
Arup Raha meets national Bravery awardees in Delhi
Jan 20, 2015, at 08:25 pm
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha met with the National Bravery Award winners at Air House in New Delhi, on Monday (January 19, 2014). A total of twenty four awardees have been nominated including four posthumous.
PM chairs meeting of the Council on climate change
Jan 20, 2015, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a paradigm shift in global attitudes towards climate change, from "carbon credit", towards "green credit".
Emirates announces to launch 13th weekly flight to Kolkata
Jan 20, 2015, at 08:20 pm
Dubai-based international airline Emirates on Monday (January 19, 2015) announced that it will add a 13th weekly flight between Kolkata and Dubai from March 29. The flight operator also said it will introduce a First Class section for premium customers in Kolkata. The announcement was made by Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Vice President – India & Nepal, Emirates Airline.
Exhibition showcases Tagore's impact on Lithuania
Jan 19, 2015, at 08:57 pm
A one -day photography exhibition "6262" Impressions from Lithuania by Kountey Sinha was inaugurated by the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania, Laimonas Talat Kelpsa and Madhu Neotia at Jhal Farezi restaurant in Kolkata on Sunday (Jan 18, 2015). The exhibition was graced by Bollywood music director Shantanu Moitra and Bengali screen and TV actress Gargi Roy Chowdhury along with other personalities.The exhibition unraveled the story of Rabindranath Tagore's profound impact in Lithuania's struggle for freedom. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Sourav Ganguly, Sanjiv Goenka launch Shekhar Gupta book
Jan 19, 2015, at 08:53 pm
Noted journalist Shekhar Gupta, who currently is the vice-chairman of the India Today Group, launched his latest book “Anticipating India: The Best of National Interest†at Hotel Oberoi Grand, Kolkata on Friday (Jan 16, 2015). Other personalities who were present at the book launch were former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, industrialist Sanjiv Goenka( Chairman RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group) , Shiv Siddhant Kaul (Senior Vice-President, Indian Chamber of Commerce) and academician-turned-Trinamool Congress MP Sugata Bose.
Junior Indian Tennis players impress Tim
Jan 19, 2015, at 08:40 pm
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Former world number four 4 and UK's No.1 tennis player Tim Henman on Sunday said he was very impressed after watching the performance of junior Indian Tennis players.
Bengal's Doyel Dey wins two National Billiards titles
Jan 19, 2015, at 08:38 pm
Kolkata , Jan 18 (IBNS): Sixteen-year-old Doyel Dey of Kolkata has become the first girl from West Bengal to annex two National Billiards titles in the same Championship. She won in both the Junior and Sub-Junior categories at the BRC Gloster National Billiards Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club.
GreatWhite Global introduces home and building automation system in Kolkata
Jan 19, 2015, at 08:35 pm
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Taking forward its strategic partnership with Italian major VIMAR S.p.A, GreatWhite Global Pvt Ltd, one of India’s pioneers in the electrical sector, today introduces new range of innovative and intuitive technology of the home and building automation systems in Kolkata.
Advani wins seventh National Billiards title
Jan 19, 2015, at 08:32 pm
India's ace cueist and 12-time world champion Pankaj Advani of PSPB, convincingly shut out Dhruv Sitwala at the BRC Gloster National Billiards Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club on Saturday (january 17, 2015).
Abir Chatterjee launches Hitech Mobiles
Jan 17, 2015, at 06:52 pm
Cell phone maker Hitech Mobiles organized a press conference on Friday (Jan 17, 2015) to share their future plans followed by the launch of the most stylish & affordable smartphone of the country, Hitech Air A6 by super sleuth of the season in Tollywood films, actor Abir Chatterjee. at The Park, Kolkata on Thursday (Jan 15, 2015). Images by IBNS
Celebrity chat show launched at Buddha Bites outlet
Jan 17, 2015, at 06:50 pm
A Celebrity Chat Show titled Just My Way was launched at Buddha Bites, a chain of Chinese food restaurants, on Friday (Jan 16, 2015) with food playing a nourishing factor for creativity. Musician-singer-song writer Anupam Roy, actors Indrani Haldar, Chaiti Ghosal, Barun Chanda were present among others as the event also marked the launch of the 3rd major outlet of Buddha Bites at Harish Mukherjee Road. The Chat Show will be hosted by arts personality Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Pankaj, Advani finalists at BRC Gloster National Billiards Championship
Jan 17, 2015, at 06:47 pm
Pankaj Advani and Dhruv Sitwala are the finalists at the BRC Gloster National Billiards Championship.
Hero I League kicks off on Jan 17
Jan 17, 2015, at 06:44 pm
Mumbai Jan 16 (IBNS): Two wheel manufacturer Hero Motocorp Ltd has signed a three-year contract to be the Title Sponsors for the I-League.
Punj Lloyd builds 1.2 MWp solar rooftop power plants in Chandigarh
Jan 17, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Chandigarh, Jan 16 (IBNS) A 200 kWp SPV Grid Interactive multi rooftop single point integration power plant, designed and commissioned by EPC conglomerate Punj Lloyd was inaugurated on Thursday by Chandigarh Renewable Energy Science and Technology Promotional Society (CREST) at the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) Complex in Chandigarh, taking Punj Lloyd’s cumulative installed solar energy capacity to over 1.2 MWp in Chandigarh.
Shraddha poses with Dabboo Ratnani, family
Jan 17, 2015, at 06:38 pm
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor recently posed with photographer Dabboo Ratnani and his family after the photo shoot for his 2015 calendar.
Landing craft utility ship for Indian Navy launched at GRSE
Jan 16, 2015, at 08:03 pm
The third ship of the Landing Craft Utility(LCU) Mk IV project, Yard 2094, for the Indian Navy was launched at an impressive ceremony at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata on 16.01.2015
Tata Motors launches 'Tata SKOOLMAN' Telematics service
Jan 16, 2015, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Thursday launched 'Tata SKOOLMAN', a telematics based tracking solution, aimed at addressing pressing concerns over student safety during school bus travel.
Arjun, Jacqueline scorch screen in new romantic number
Jan 16, 2015, at 06:26 pm
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS): Bollywood's heartthrob, Arjun Rampal is seen romancing the gorgeous actress Jacqueline Fernandez in the new sensual and soulful song, 'Boond Boond', from his upcoming romantic thriller 'Roy'.
Hero Cycles Bengal Tigers prepares to take on Karnataka Bulldozers
Jan 16, 2015, at 06:25 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Hero Cycles Bengal Tigers may have lost the opening game of the current edition of Celebrity Cricket League, but that has not cast a dampener on the team's preparation ahead of their second tie against Karnataka Bulldozers on January 18.