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Lt General Upendra Dwivedi named new Army chief | Bengal cop indulges in shootout with 7 robbers, foils Rs. 4 crore heist | BJP picks four-time MLA and tribal leader Mohan Charan Manjhi to be Odisha's chief minister | TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu elected as NDA leader in Andhra Pradesh, set to become CM tomorrow | Amaravati will be capital of Andhra Pradesh, says CM-elect N Chandrababu Naidu | Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa arrested in a murder case | We need answers: Supreme Court issues notice to NTA over 'cancel NEET-UG 2024' plea | Kolkata law college teacher resigns over alleged ban on hijab, educational institution issues clarification | Andhra Pradesh: TDP alleges its supporter was killed by YSRCP in fresh incident of post-poll violence | Andhra Pradesh: TDP alleges its supporter was killed by YSRCP in fresh incident of post-poll violence

Swiss Brand Frederique Constant introduces brand ambassador ,unveils a new watch

Feb 04, 2015, at 08:42 pm

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS) : Frédérique Constant, the Swiss watch maker introduced Samir Suhag, India’s ace polo player as their brand ambassador at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday.

WB Guv received by Lt Gen Raman Dhawan

Feb 04, 2015, at 08:40 pm

Keshari Nath Tripathi, the Governor of West Bengal being received by Lt Gen Raman Dhawan, GOC Bengal Area along with Maj Gen (Dr) SC Jain, (Retd) Director AIMK and student at Army Institute of Management Kolkata today.

India must establish global benchmarks in governance: PM

Feb 04, 2015, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his priority was for India to establish global benchmarks in areas such as governance, transparency and taxation.

XLRI hosts 7th National Conference on Social Entrepreneurship

Feb 03, 2015, at 06:19 pm

Jamshedpur, Feb 1 (IBNS) XLRI- Xavier School of Management recently hosted the ‘7th National Conference on Social Entrepreneurship’ at XLRI campus in Jamshedpur recently.

WFEB hosts Corporate Culture and Spirituality conference

Feb 03, 2015, at 06:17 pm

Bangalore, Feb 2 (IBNS) In the backdrop of shifting global landscapes, corporate heads, business leaders, government heads and NGO’s, from India and across the world, convened at the two-day annual conference- ‘Corporate Culture and Spirituality’ (CCS) by The Art of Living and the World Forum for Ethics in Business (WFEB).

Global CEOs meet PM Modi

Feb 03, 2015, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IBNS): A group of CEO belonging to different companies met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Fire in Kolkata's plywood godown

Feb 03, 2015, at 05:13 am

A major fire broke out at a plywood godown at Bowbazaar area in Kolkata on Monday (February 2, 2015). As many as twenty fire tenders rushed to the spot to bring the flames under control. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

I-League: Pune FC clinch Maha-Derby; go top of the table

Feb 02, 2015, at 10:03 pm

Pune, Feb 1 (IBNS) Pune FC secured their third win in a row with a stunning 3-2 win over their arch rivals Mumbai FC in an I-League Round-4 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Sunday.

Tata group felicitates India's most promising student start-ups

Feb 02, 2015, at 09:58 pm

Bangalore, Feb 1 (IBNS): The Tata group and NEN Saturday felicitated winners of the fourth edition of Tata First Dot National Competition – Jury Choice (5 winners) and Tata First Dot People's Choice Competition (5 winners) at a national conference held in Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.

Kolkata observes 206th birth anniversary of Louis Braille

Feb 02, 2015, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata, Jan 31 (IBNS) Amway Opportunity Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, celebrated 206th Birth anniversary of Louis Braille in association with Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy and National Association For The Blind in Kolkata on Saturday.

Siri Fort Auditorium amongst the top 50 auditoriums for cinema viewing in India: Rathore

Feb 02, 2015, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS) Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore on Saturday said the upgarded projection and sound facilities at Siri Fort Auditorium had positioned the venue amongst the top 50 auditoriums within the country that screened films for public viewing.

Jacqueline Fernandez launches Body Shop new boutique

Jan 31, 2015, at 09:17 pm

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IBNS): Jacqueline Fernandez, brand ambassador, The Body Shop, unveiled the season of love with the launch of The Body Shop's new Pulse boutique at Palladium Mall here.

PM interacts with differently-abled children at Gandhi Smriti

Jan 31, 2015, at 06:24 pm

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with differently-abled children at Gandhi Smriti. The Prime Minister was at Gandhi Smriti, 5, Tees January Marg, to attend the Inter-Faith Prayer Meet, held to mark the Punya-tithi of Mahatma Gandhi.

Mukul Roy faces CBI

Jan 31, 2015, at 06:13 pm

Trinamool Congress leader and former Railway Minister Mukul Roy on Friday (Jan 30, 2015) faced the interrogation of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Saradha ponzi scheme meltdown scam and after his quizzing said he would cooperate with the investigating agency in future. Hundreds had gathered outside the CBI office in Salt Lake while the entire media of Kolkata had trooped into the venue. Several supporters of Mukul Roy also had turned up at the venue. Images by Soumyadeep Pal / IBNS

Kolkata: Apollo Gleneagles opens eye-care unit in Gariahat

Jan 30, 2015, at 09:40 pm

Leading hospital group Apollo Gleneagles on Wednesday (Jan 28, 2015) officially launched their comprehensive eye-care unit at Gariahat in Kolkata. Images by Soumyadeep Pal

I-League: Thongkhosiem Haokip tricks Pune FC to a stunning 5-2 win over Shillong Lajong

Jan 30, 2015, at 09:37 pm

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IBNS) Striker Thongkhosiem Haokip’s 15-minute hattrick powered Pune FC to a stunning 5-2 win over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-3 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Thursday.

Arpita Chatterjee unveils Senco jewellery collection

Jan 29, 2015, at 10:36 pm

Actress Arpita Chatterjee unveiled the collection of Senco Gold and Diamonds in the presence of its executive director Suvankar Sen at the Gariahat outlet on Wednesday (Jan 28, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

DVD of Bengali film Chatushkone released

Jan 29, 2015, at 10:32 pm

The DVD of Srijit Mukherjee's film Chatushkone was launched at the Starmark, South City, in association with Reliance Entertainment and DAG Creative Media on Wednesday (Jan 28, 2015). The DVD was released in the presence of actor Chiranjeet Chakraborty , the filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee, singer-song writer Anupam Roy and singer Lagnajita Chakraborty. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Arup Raha interacting with IAF Republic Day Parade 2015 marching contingent

Jan 29, 2015, at 06:28 pm

Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha interacting with the IAF Republic Day Parade 2015 marching contingent at a felicitation party organized at Air Force Station Race Course, New Delhi on Tuesday (JKan 28, 2015).

Hawaizaada team creates an entire plane from scratch

Jan 29, 2015, at 05:59 pm

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Vibhu Puri's directorial debut Hawaizaada required a plane to be created from scratch. The director wanted to depict Shivkar Talpade's first plane.

Tanishaa launched her production house 'T Mukherji Media'

Jan 29, 2015, at 05:58 pm

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Actress Tanishaa Mukerji inaugurated her new office for 'T Mukerji Media', her newly launched production house, along with her mother, yesteryears actress, Tanuja.

ICG launches coastal security awareness campaign in Kolkata

Jan 29, 2015, at 05:55 pm

Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in the region launched a coastal security awareness and medical campaign in West Bengal here on Tuesday to commemorate 37 years of service.

Ayushmann visits Kolkata to promote Hawaizaada

Jan 29, 2015, at 05:53 pm

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurana visited Kolkata on Tuesday (Jan 27, 2014) to promote his upcoming film Hawaizaada in the city. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

West Bengal observes 66th Republic Day

Jan 27, 2015, at 07:15 pm

West Bengal celebrated the 66th Republic Day on Monday ( 26 Jan, 2015) with a splendid display of parade at Red Road in Kolkata. Images by Sounak Choudhury / IBNS.

West Bengal observes 66th Republic Day

Jan 27, 2015, at 07:13 pm

West Bengal celebrated the 66th Republic Day on Monday ( 26 Jan, 2015) with a splendid display of parade at Red Road in Kolkata. Images by Sounak Choudhury / IBNS.

Shalmali Kholgade is musician Atif Afzal's lucky mascot

Jan 27, 2015, at 07:08 pm

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IBNS): Shalmali Kholgade has established herself as one of the most promising young playback singers in Bollywood.

Artiste Mamta Sen pays tribute to poor farmers of Sawantwadi

Jan 27, 2015, at 07:06 pm

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IBNS): Artiste and journalist Mamta Sen (also journalist) showcased her painting collection 'The Wait' at Mumbai Art By Artists, Prince of Wales Museum, Coomarswamy Hall, Colaba, between Jan 23-25 at 11 am to 6 pm.

Obama attends banquet hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Jan 27, 2015, at 07:03 pm

The President, Pranab Mukherjee hosts banquet in the honour of the US President, Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 25, 2015.

Big B promotes 'Shamitabh' in Kolkata

Jan 27, 2015, at 07:00 pm

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday (Jan 24, 2015) visited the city of joy, Kolkata, for promoting his upcoming film 'Shamitabh' and interacted with the mediapersons here. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama

Jan 27, 2015, at 06:56 pm

The US President, Mr. Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama being warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on January 25, 2015.