Anjanaa Bhattacharya receives special award for Kathak
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) The Bharat Citizens Action Forum (BCAF) has felicitated Kathak exponent and actress Anjanaa Bhattacharya with a Special Award for Kathak for 2014 at a special function in Delhi last week.
Kolkata's Shri Shikshayatan School celebrates its diamond jubilee
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:12 pm
Shri Shikshayatan School in Kolkata on Saturday (Jan 3, 2015) hosted its diamond jubilee celebration at the school campus. The diamond jubilee celebration of Shri Shikshayatan School 'JUBILARE 2015' was inaugurated by eminent scientist Bikash Chandra Sinha, Homi Bhabha, Chair Professor, Department of Atomic Energy in the presence of S K Birla, President, B K Jhawar, Vice President of Shikshayatan Foundation, G K Khaitan, Trustee member, and a host of other Dignitaries and guests. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Bharat FC launches official home, away and third kit
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:08 pm
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS) Bharat FC launched their three match-kits and announced their entire first-team line-up for the club’s inaugural season in the I-League at an elaborate ceremony on Friday.
Media should provide good and truthful news: Modi
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:06 pm
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday said that people were looking at media to provide "good news and truthful news."
Pride of India Science & Technology Exhibition inaugurated in Mumbai
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:04 pm
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS) Union Minister for Science and technology Harshvardhan on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Pride of India Expo’ a mega science & technology exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, leading scientific products and services, path breaking R&D initiatives, schemes and achievements of India’s leading public and private sectors, government departments, research labs and educational institutions.
PM Modi at Indian Science Congress
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a group photograph at inauguration ceremony of the 102nd Indian Science Congress 2015, in Mumbai on January 03, 2015. The Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Governor of Maharashtra, C. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and other dignitaries are also seen.
Tanishaa Mukerji attends Omega new collection launch
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:00 pm
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS) Bollywood actress Tanishaa Mukerji was spotted looking simply ravishing in an elegant grey dress and gorgeous jewellery from Popley at the recent launch of Omega's new collection.
Prosenjit, Param promotes 'Lorai'
Jan 05, 2015, at 06:57 pm
Tollywood actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Parambrata Chottopadhyay promoted their upcoming film 'Lorai (Play...To Live)' during a knock out football tournament hosted by Dum Dum Tarun Dal on Friday (Jan 2, 2015). Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Head of Dawoodi Bohra community calls on PM Modi
Jan 05, 2015, at 06:55 pm
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS) Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the religious head of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Friday.
Parrikar visits Air Force Station Hindan
Jan 05, 2015, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Defence minister Manohar Parrikar, familiarised himself on Friday at Air Force Station Hindan, with the operations being carried out by the C-17 'Globemaster III' and the C-130 J 'Super Hercules'-the two most modern transport aircraft in the inventory of the Indian Air Force.
Kolkata hits outdoor to celebrate new year
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:54 pm
As the clock struck 10 am, people started visiting the Indian Museum, Zoological Garden, Victoria Memorial in large numbers to celebrate the New Year. From kids to elders, everyone was in cheerful mood .Restrurants also started filling up quickly soon after noon. Huge crowd was seen at Zoological Garden on Thursday (Jan 1, 2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Kolkata celebrates new year amid pomp and gaiety
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:49 pm
2015 is on the floor and the city of joy-Kolkata celebrated the first day of the new year at it's best on Thursday (Jan 1, 2015). Braving the cold weather and occasional rains, the people did not miss the chance to celebrate the once in a year extravaganza. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Nirbhaya's parents meet PM Modi
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS) The parents of Delhi braveheart Nirbhaya called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Amway to support Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Kolkata, Dec 31 (IBNS): Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, will support Mukti Rehabilitation Centre, an NGO based out of Kolkata.
Kolkaya to host Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival
Dec 31, 2014, at 09:16 pm
Apeejay Surrendra Group and Oxford Bookstores on Monday (Dec 29, 2014) announced the sixth edition of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, 2015 (AKLF 2015) to be hosted in Kolkata from Jan 14th to Jan 18. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
PK team organizes for special screening for Sanjay Dutt​​
Dec 31, 2014, at 09:09 pm
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Actor Sanjay Dutt who was released from jail on Wednesday, watched the film for the first time on the day of Christmas.
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:17 pm
Bollywood actress Sunny Leone visited Kolkata on Thursday (Dec 25, 2014) to participate in the BUZZIN NITE' 2014. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:11 pm
As the sun came down and temperature dropped in the city, people after visiting the church made their way to Park Street in Koljkata to celebrate Christmas. Park Street is decked up with lights and it will remain till Dec 31 when people will once again join the spirit of festivity as they will be busy welcoming the New Year 2015. Amid the fun and jubilation, few people on Thursday (Dec 25, 2014) were seen protesting against the killing of school students in a Pakistani school by terrorists. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi / Gurgaon, Dec 25 (IBNS) – Gurgaon’s New City Centre sparkled Gurgaon’s skyline on Thursday with stunning fireworks of international stature.
Film 'Hawaizaada' trailer launched
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:03 pm
Actors Ayushmann Khurana, Vibhu Puri, Pallavi Sharda and Sanjeev Lamba recently launched the trailer of their upcoming film Hawaizaada. The film is directed by Vibhu Puri and is a story based on the life of scientist Shivkar Bapuji Talpade who flew the first plan event before the Americans did. The team had kept a demonstration of all the miniature planes from that time. Hawaizaada is all set to release on Jan 30, 2015.
Christmas celebration at St. Paul's Cathedral in Kolkata
Dec 25, 2014, at 10:36 pm
People from different parts of the city have gathered at St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate Christmas. From lighting candles and singing Christmas carols and mass to taking selfies or group selfies, people are basking in the festive spirit. As they pray to Jesus to make their wishes come true, kids to elders all are in very joyful mood. People are also buying and wearing Santa Claus caps which are being sold outside St.Paul's Cathedral on Thursday, ( Dec 25, 2014). Meanwhile, Kolkata's are also flocking to Park Street, the happening city avenue known for its decorations during the Christmas time and New Year. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Indian classical music Moguls peform at Art And Artistes' event
Dec 24, 2014, at 06:25 pm
Mumbai Dec 24 (IBNS): Classical music enthusiasts from Mumbai were enchanted in a trance recently in an extraordinary musical event titled 'Panchtatva' presented by Durga Jasraj's Art And Artistes (I) Pvt Ltd.
Final round of FFACE calender held
Dec 24, 2014, at 06:21 pm
At the Final Audition Round for "FFACE Calendar 2015" ten top finalists were selected from across the city to be featured in the Fface Calendar 2015. Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence (Fface) is a conceptual annual calendar, which was launched successfully in 2014, featuring fresh models, photographers, makeup artists to showcase their talent on a bigger platform. FFACE Panelists included director Raj Chakraborty, designer Sharbari Datta, Mrs. India International Riecha Sharma, actor Sayani Datta, jewellery designer Nilanjana Chakraborty and producer Satrajit Sen. They were present on Saturday (Dec 20, 2014) at "ZAF Lounge" here. Images by IBNS
Irrfan and Deepika's on-screen chemistry rocks
Dec 24, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS) Shoojit Sircar’s ‘Piku’ has become the talk of the town and is already one of the most awaited releases of 2015. Though a lot of the film is kept under wraps, sources close to the film says that Deepika Padukone plays Irrfan’s love interest in the film.
Nitin Gadkari participates in anti-corruption rally in Kolkata
Dec 24, 2014, at 06:15 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Union Transport Minister and BJP senior leader Nitin Gadkari was in Kolkata on Tuesday when he met state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat Nabanno in Howrah to discus expansion of various national highway projects while also taking part in an anti-corruption march in the city that began from College Square and ended at Esplanade point. The BJP state unit is organizing anti-corruption week from Dec 23 to 30. BJP state president Rahul Sinha and BJP national secretary Siddharth Nath Singh took part in the rally while grand-daughter of poet Kaji Nazrul Islam, Sonali Kaji, also joined the BJP during the day. Nitin Gadkari gave her the flag of BJP.
Take It Easy cast promotes film
Dec 23, 2014, at 10:57 pm
"Take It Easy" film's cast Dipannita Sharma, Joy Sengupta, Anang Desai, Sulbha Arya and Jyoti Gauba along with Director Sunil Prem Vyas and Producer Dharmesh Pandit at Suburban Mall in Mumbai's Malad to promote their film.
Atletico de Kolkata celebrate ISL victory in Kolkata
Dec 23, 2014, at 03:53 am
ISL winner Atletico de Kolkata team returned to Kolkata and celebrated their victory in the city on Sunday (Dec 21, 2014). Imges by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Myshop Connect opens retail store in Delhi
Dec 23, 2014, at 03:42 am
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS): Myshopbazzar.com, an online shopping portal has launched its first retail outlet in Dwarka in New Delhi. The opening saw a big rush of shoppers who wanted to avail the inaugural offers and discounts. Myshopbazzar.com is planning to open a chain of retail outlets under the brand name of 'Myshop Connect'. They plan to open 50 such retail stores pan India by the end of 2015 and 300 stores by December 2016.
Dibakar launches poster of Byomkesh on day Japan had bombed Kolkata
Dec 23, 2014, at 03:40 am
Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS) Dibakar Banerjee launched the first poster of his upcoming release Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! in Kolkata on Saturday. The film which is set in the year 1943, as World War 2 being the back drop, has captured history with their trailer launch .
Dibakar at Comic Con with Byomkesh
Dec 23, 2014, at 03:36 am
Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee took his upcoming release Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! to the Comic Con Convention on Sunday. He was in conversation with Anuvab Pal where they spoke about the making of the film.The film is set to release on 10 April next year which has Sushant Singh Rajput playing the title role.