Left organisations host rally at iconic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata
Apr 20, 2025, at 06:51 pm
Thousands of workers, farmers, agricultural labourers, and slum dwellers attend a protest rally in Kolkata, India, on Sunday (April 20,2025).The rally organized by Leftist mass organizations demanding improved labour rights, land reforms, and basic civic amenities.(Images by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
In Images: Premiere of Ishaa Saha's Check In Check Out
Apr 19, 2025, at 03:42 pm
The premiere of Bengali film actress Ishaa Saha's Check In Check Out was held at a city mall in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In images : BJP leader Dilip Ghosh marries Rinku Majumdar
Apr 18, 2025, at 07:16 pm
Causing ripples in political circles of the state, former West Bengal BJP chief Dillip Ghosh marries party colleague Rinku Majumdar on Friday. As per reports, the two first met during morning walks in the New Town area in 2021. While 60-year-old Ghosh was never married, Rinku is a divorcee and the mother of a son who works in an MNC.
Christians celebrate Good Friday in Kolkata
Apr 18, 2025, at 06:46 pm
Christians attend a Good Friday prayer at a church in Kolkata, India,on April 18,2025.
Images of the day: April 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025, at 04:13 pm
Bangladesh celebrates Poila Baisakh (Image courtesy: PID Bangladesh Facebook page)
Of Dares and Thrills: Glimpses Of Bengal's Charak Festival In Kolkata
Apr 14, 2025, at 10:50 pm
Charak Festival, also known as Charak Puja or Gajan Festival, is celebrated in Bengal marking the end of the Bengali calendar year. It is observed on Chaitra Sankranti, usually on April 14 ahead of Poila Baishak or the Bengali New Year. Deeply rooted in devotion to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, the rituals involved acrobatics and more, aimed at seeking prosperity. Some of the rituals of penance include piercing the body with sharp instruments, walking on hot coals, and swinging from poles with hooks attached to their backs. IBNS photographer Avishek Mitra captures the dares and thrills of the festival staged in north Kolkata's Beadon street.
Muslims take to Kolkata streets to protest Waqf amendment
Apr 14, 2025, at 10:41 pm
Supporters of the ISF (The Indian Secular Front) staged a massive protest rally against the Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata on Monday (April 14, 2025). According to protesters, India's Waqf Act threatens the rights of Muslim communities to manage religious endowments and properties. India is home to thousands of Waqf properties, including mosques, graveyards, schools, and hospitals. (Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri.)
In Images: Gajan Festival In Bengal
Apr 13, 2025, at 09:26 pm
Devotee hurls fire toward a temple as part of a ritual marking the conclusion of a religious procession for the Gajan festival in North 24 Pargana District in West Bengal on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Hundreds of devout followers gathered to perform intense acts of devotion, seeking the favour of the Hindu god Shiva. The Gajan festival, observed with fervent rituals and symbolic penance, coincides with the end of the Bengali calendar year and is believed to help fulfill the wishes of participants. (Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri)
BJP protests SSC scam job loss against Mamata govt in Kolkata
Apr 13, 2025, at 07:54 pm
Top Bharatiya Janta Party leaders on Sunday (April 13, 2025) protested in Kolkata, demanding West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the issue of government teachers losing their jobs in the state in recent times following an order of the Supreme Court.(Photo courtesy: BJP media)
In Images: PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs. 3,880-cr in Varanasi
Apr 11, 2025, at 03:26 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth over Rs 3,880 crore in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Friday. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
Jobless teachers demonstrate across Kolkata
Apr 10, 2025, at 08:35 pm
A large number of West Bengal teachers, who recently lost their jobs following a Supreme Court verdict, held a rally in Kolkata on Thursday (April 10, 2025).(Images by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
Protesting teachers demonstrate in Kolkata
Apr 10, 2025, at 03:10 pm
A large number of teachers, who recently lost their jobs following a Supeme Court verdict, demonstrated across Kolkata on Thursday. Photo Courtesy: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
BJP observes Ram Navami in Kolkata
Apr 07, 2025, at 11:19 am
Bharatiya Janata Party supporters took out processions across Kolkata to celebrate Ram Navami on Sunday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
ABVP supporters observe Ram Navami in Jadavpur University
Apr 06, 2025, at 06:05 pm
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) supporters on Sunday observed Ram Navami in Kolkata's Jadavpur University, an institute where student wings affiliated to the Left forces are believed to have a stronghold. (Images by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
Narendra Modi visits Sri Lanka
Apr 05, 2025, at 07:02 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi commenced his three-day Sri Lanka trip from Saturday (April 5, 2025).
Narendra Modi attends BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok
Apr 04, 2025, at 04:26 pm
PM Narendra Modi attended the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok city on Friday (April 4, 2024).
In Images: PM Modi meets Muhammad Yunus on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit
Apr 04, 2025, at 02:16 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh interim government's chief advisor, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, on the sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit amid strained bilateral ties in first since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government last year. Photo courtesy: PIB
Cherry Blossom Rush In Washington DC
Mar 29, 2025, at 08:52 pm
It is cherry blossom time in Washington DC now and the streets are bursting with flowers- from White House to Tidal Basin. Peak bloom, when 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom, is a key indicator of the best viewing time- end of March to early April. The US capital is buzzing with visitors. Best time to visit DC perhaps. Images by Sujoy Dhar
In Images: India sends humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Myanmar
Mar 29, 2025, at 06:17 pm
India is sending NDRF members and other humanitarian aid to Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma to help the neighbouring nation combat the crisis faced by it following a severe 7.7 magnitude earthquake hitting it on Friday (March 28, 2025) (Images Courtesy: EAM S Jaishankar X page)
In image: Kolkata celebrates Ramadan in Zakaria Street
Mar 27, 2025, at 01:00 am
Kolkata celebrates Ramadan with a vibrant mix of religious observance and cultural festivities, particularly in areas like Zakaria Street, known for its street food and festive atmosphere during the holy month.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Srabanti Chatterjee, Koushani Mukherjee, Bonny Sengupta release trailer of Hungama.com
Mar 26, 2025, at 03:54 pm
Srabanti Chatterjee, Koushani Mukherjee and Bonny Sengupta graced the trailer launch of their upcoming Bengali film Hungama.com. (Images by Avishek Mitra)
In Images: Sourav Ganguly collaborates with Natraj Pipes
Mar 22, 2025, at 05:45 pm
India's cricket icon and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly marked his collaboration with Natraj Pipes that aims to play a role towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. On the occasion, Ganguly addressed a press conference at a hotel in Kolkata ahead of the IPL 18 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: President Droupadi Murmu hosts breakfast of Parliament
Mar 21, 2025, at 03:21 pm
The President hosted Breakfast of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) on March 21, 2025,Photo- President House
Mar 19, 2025, at 01:39 pm
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore arrived on Earth on Wednesday after staying nine months in space. Bringing the astronauts back to Earth, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 completed the agency’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, splashing down safely in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, in the Gulf of America. Visuals: NASA
In Images: PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi
Mar 18, 2025, at 03:19 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Director of National Intelligence of the United States, Tulsi Gabbard, who is on a tour to India, in New Delhi. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
In Images: Modi meets New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in New Delhi
Mar 17, 2025, at 03:03 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
Kolkata's Vivekanada College celebrates Dol Utsav
Mar 17, 2025, at 12:45 pm
Kolkata's Vivekananda College, located in Thakurpukur, welcomed the arrival of spring with grandeur and enthusiasm through the much-anticipated Dol Utsav (also known as the festival of colours Holi in other parts of India) named Bosonter Agomone on Thursday (March 13, 2024).
In Images: Holi celebrations in Kolkata
Mar 14, 2025, at 03:26 pm
People in Kolkata were immersed in colours as they celebrated Holi in the Indian city of Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
PM Modi receives warm welcome in Mauritius
Mar 11, 2025, at 03:05 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome by the Indian community in Mauritius on March 11. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mimi Chakraborty speaks on her upcoming Hoichoi web series Dainee
Mar 11, 2025, at 10:58 am
Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty on Monday attended a press conference to speak on her upcoming web series Dainee, which will start streaming on Hoichoi on March 14. Along with Mimi, the series director Nirjhar Mitra and the lead cast were present at the presser. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)