New York for 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Sep 27, 2014, at 10:28 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being received on his arrival in New York for 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, on September 26, 2014.
Bumper year for whisky tourism toasted at Ryder Cup
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:48 pm
Mike Cantlay (Chairman of VisitScotland) and Peter Lederer (Director of Diageo in Scotland and Chairman of Gleneagles Hotel) lining up their putts in the Johnnie Walker Experience at The 2014 Ryder Cup, a visitor attraction designed to promote whisky and golf to spectators at the event.
SaReGaPaShreyan's album launched in Kolkata
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:44 pm
SaRe Ga Ma Pa famed singer Shreyan's album 'Ichchey Amar' was launched in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 25, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:42 pm
After complementing different states and the taste of jeweller connoisseur all around the country, PC Jewellerhas launched a new showroom in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 25, 2014) in the presence of Bollywood actress Vidya Balan. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Modi releasing the logo at the inauguration of the “MAKE IN INDIAâ€
Sep 25, 2014, at 10:30 pm
The Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge), Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman welcomes the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with a bouquet, at the inauguration of “MAKE IN INDIAâ€, in New Delhi on September 25, 2014.
Mimi depicts 'The Fface of Durga'
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:57 pm
A photo shoot of "The Fface of Durga" on the theme of Women Empowerment was held in Kolkata on Wednesday (September 24, 2014). Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty was present at the shoot as she depicted Goddess Durga along with four fresh models as the various forms of the manifestation of Devi Durga. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Azva sets golden trends for bridal season
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:53 pm
Kolkata,Sept 24 (IBNS): With the onset of the bridal season, Azva by the World Gold Council showcased top trends in gold jewellery for young brides through a grand fashion show at Tollygunge Club in Kolkata.
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:46 pm
Durgapur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Tamara has opened its doors in the city of Durgapur with a grand launch of their Global Cuisine Restaurant at the Junction Mall by Tollywood actor Shaheb Bhattacherjee, Mrs. India International Richa Sharma.
Dev launches Presto-Yoddha merchandise
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:43 pm
Tollywood (Bengali film industry) actor Dev launched Presto-Yoddha merchandise in Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 24, 2014). Dev will be seen in his upcoming film 'Yoddha'. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Today is Mangal-Parv-Celebration of success of Mangalyaan: PM
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:41 pm
Tumkur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Siddaganga Mutt at Tumkur on Wednesday and received the blessings of Shivakumar Swamy ji.
Union govt is committed to boosting agricultural economy: PM
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:38 pm
Tumkur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Union government was committed to boosting the agricultural economy and empowering the farmers by facilitating value addition through creation of appropriate infrastructure, including rural connectivity, storage and warehousing.
Modi congratulates ISRO scientists on Mars Mission success
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:42 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the ISRO Chairman, Dr. K Radhakrishnan, at ISRO Headquarters, in Bengaluru on September 24, 2014.
Google announces launch of social campaign ReachForTheSky
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:34 pm
Google Launches social campaign #ReachForTheSky with Farhan Akhtar(singer, writer, performer), MARD Initiative L-R Sandeep Menon, Head of Marketing, Google India, Salim (Composer) , Rajan Anandan, VP & Managing Director, Google India and Sulaiman (Composer)
Mahalaya ushers in Durga Puja countdown
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:38 pm
The dawn of Tuesday (September 23,2014) morning commenced with the enchanting voice of late spiritual poet Birendra Krishna Bhadra narrating the Mahisasur Mardini on All India Radio and thus marking the ocassion of Mahalaya,which also heralds the Durga Puja countdown.Mahalaya marks the start of devipaksha (Fortnight of the Goddess)amid rituals by the pious Hindus in the Ganges.Hundreds of Hindus in Kolkata went to PrincepGhat and Babughat, on the banks of the Ganges to perform Tarpon,which the ritual of praying for their departed ancestors. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Aircel becomes principal sponsor of Atletico de Kolkata
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:32 pm
Aircel has become the principal sponsor of Kolkata team of Indian Super League – Atletico de Kolkata (ATK). Left to right: Anupam Vasudev, Chief Marketing Officer, Aircel; Sourav Ganguly, Legendary Cricketer and Co-owner of ATK; Utsav Parek, Co-owner ATK.
Flood ravages Jammu and Kashmir
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:24 pm
Incessant rains and floods have ravaged the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Several people have been killed and huge amount of loss to property has been caused by the deluge which disrupted normal life in the tourist destination for the past several days. Images by Saleem Iqbal Qadri/IBNS
IAF celebrates commemoration of 50 years as part of 1965 Indo Pak War
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS) As part of commemoration of 50 years of 1965 Indo-Pak war, the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paid homage in remembrance of martyrs of 1965 war who laid down their lives for the country by laying a wreath at the Air Force War Memorial at Air Force Station Palam.
GRSE launches Landing Craft Utility for Indian Navy
Sep 22, 2014, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, Sept 22 (IBNS): The second in the series of eight 'Landing Craft - Utility' (LCU) Mark-IV ships being built for the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), was launched on Monday at Garden Reach Dockyards in Kolkata.
Kolkata observes 'The International Day for Peaace'
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:50 pm
Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS) Kolkata joined the rest of the world in observing ‘The International Day of Peace’. With a mission to generate the public awareness about the world peace Youth Peace Foundation in association with Raj Vidya Kender on Sunday celebrated the International day of Peace at Bhasha Bhawan Auditorium Hall in Kolkata’s National Library.
Designer Anita Dongre launches her store in Kolkata
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:46 pm
Fashion designer Anita Dongre launched her exclusive store called 'Anita Dongre Store' in Kolkata on Saturday (Sept 20, 2014) in the presence of film director Onir, actors Arpita Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata to host 'Blame It On Yashraj'
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:43 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's GD Birla Sabhaghar is all set to host two shows of Ashvin Gidwani Productions' (AGP) play 'Blame It On Yashraj' on Sunday.
Author Mehrab Irani launches finance fiction genre with Mad Money Journey
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Jaico Publishing delved into the new genre of finance fiction with their new book Mad Money Journey authored by MehrabIrani, the General Manager of Tata investment Corporation.
Kolkata: Mishra attends National Conference and Round Table Meetings on MSME sector
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:34 pm
Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra on Saturday attended the National Conference and Round Table Meetings on MSME Financing and Strengthening MSME Linkages here where he highlighted the crucial role played by the ‘MSME sector to restructure’ the Indian economy and to take forward the country at global stage.
Tanishq adorns Goddess Durga idol with jewellery
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:30 pm
Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq on Saturday unveiled the exclusive gold jewellery specially crafted to mark the Durga Puja celebrations in the city.
J&K Guv visits Army Cantonment
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:26 pm
Srinagar, Sept 20 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor arrived in BB cantonment on Saturday on a visit to review the ongoing relief and restoration operation in the flood-hit state.
Sashastra Seema Bal, SRM University and ITC make donations for PMNRF
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Sashastra Seema Bal Director General B.D. Sharma called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and handed over a demand draft of Rs 2.12 crore towards the Prime Minister`s National Relief Fund for flood-affected people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rajnath Singh attends SAARC ministers meet
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:19 pm
Kathmandu, Sept 19 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the sixth meeting of SAARC Ministers of Interior and Home held at Kathmandu city in Nepal on Friday.
Bill Gates, Melinda call on the PM Modi
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS) American philanthropist Bill Gates called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
PM Modi receives Foreign Minister of Bangladesh
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali.
Kolkata hosts Banking Colloquium
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:09 pm
The Banking Colloquium was held at the Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Friday (Sept 19, 2014) where policymakers and leaders from the banking industry and financial institutions shared their views and perspectives. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS