In Images: Devotees light-up the Ganges on Dev Deepawali in Kolkata
Nov 06, 2025, at 12:13 am
Devotees light oil lamps along the banks of the Ganges in Kolkata on the occasion of Dev Deepawali. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata glows in celebration of Dev Deepawali
Nov 05, 2025, at 08:25 pm
Devotees light lamps along the ghats and streets of Kolkata as the city celebrates Dev Deepawali. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Mamata Banerjee Leads Protest March Against SIR and NRC in Kolkata
Nov 04, 2025, at 07:21 pm
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee lead a protest rally against Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and NRC exercise, coinciding with the launch of the first phase of voter verification in West Bengal. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: SIR drive begins in Kolkata, BLOs tour localities
Nov 04, 2025, at 06:30 pm
Amid massive uproar, the BLOs started touring various localities in Kolkata as SIR started in 12 states including West Bengal on Tuesday (November 4). Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s christian community Observes All Souls’ Day
Nov 02, 2025, at 11:46 pm
The Christian community in Kolkata observes All Souls’ Day on Sunday with prayers and remembrance at cemeteries such as the Lower Circular Cemetery and the Bhawanipur Cemetery. Families decorate graves with flowers, light candles, and offer prayers that continue into the night, creating a solemn and reflective atmosphere. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Unity Concert 2025 brings iconic bands together in Kolkata
Nov 02, 2025, at 11:40 pm
The Unity Concert 2025 saw electrifying performances by legendary bands Fossils, Euphoria, Lakkhichhara, and Chandrabindoo, captivating the audience at Gitanjali Stadium in Kolkata.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: People honour the departed on All Souls’ Day in Kolkata
Nov 02, 2025, at 09:44 pm
People light candles and lay flowers on the graves of their relatives at a cemetery during All Souls’ Day in Kolkata on Sunday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Chandannagar Celebrates Jagadhatri Puja
Nov 01, 2025, at 12:15 am
Devotees gather at decorated pandals across Chandannagar to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata celebrates Halloween with themed costumes
Oct 31, 2025, at 12:53 am
People dressed in themed costumes take part in the Halloween Festival organised by Spandan, in Kolkata, India, on Thursday.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata Celebrates Jagadhatri Puja
Oct 31, 2025, at 12:43 am
Devotees gather at decorated pandals across Kolkata to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Darjipara Mitra Bari Gears Up for Its Centuries-Old Jagadhatri Puja in Kolkata
Oct 30, 2025, at 01:16 am
Legacy and devotion shine at Darjipara Mitra Bari preparing to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja. At Mitra Bari, Kolkata’s ninth-generation family readies for the puja. IBNS photos by Avishek Mitra.
In Images: Devotees gather for sandhya arghya on Chhath Puja in Kolkata
Oct 28, 2025, at 12:09 am
Hindu devotees hold offerings as they perform sandhya arghya on the banks of the river Ganges during the religious festival of Chhat Puja in Kolkata on Monday.
In Images: Devotees Gear Up for Chhath Puja in Kolkata
Oct 26, 2025, at 05:01 pm
Devotees collect free prayer materials ahead of Chhath Puja, a Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Dancers perform before Goddess Kali at a pandal in Kolkata
Oct 22, 2025, at 12:04 am
Dancers perform in front of a large clay idol of the Hindu goddess Kali inside the Amherst Street Sammilita Kali Puja pandal. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Pancha Kali worshipped in a pandal in Jadavpur, Kolkata
Oct 21, 2025, at 11:31 pm
A pandal in Jadavpur, Kolkata, worships the five forms of the Hindu goddess Kali, collectively known as Pancha Kali, as part of Kali Puja celebrations. Photo: Sujoy Dhar/IBNS
In Images: Girls showcase self-defence skills during Kali Puja celebrations in Kolkata
Oct 21, 2025, at 11:00 pm
Girls perform a self-defence demonstration with bamboo sticks during celebrations for the Hindu festival of Kali Puja outside a pandal in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Navy personnel at INS Vikrant
Oct 20, 2025, at 03:15 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka). Photo: PIB
In Images: Fire breaks out at Dhaka Airport's cargo section
Oct 19, 2025, at 12:04 am
A major fire broke out in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, on Saturday. Photo: Kamal Das
In Images: Artists craft Kali’s fierce attendants, Dakinis and Yoginis, ahead of the festival
Oct 18, 2025, at 11:18 pm
An artist decorates clay idols of Hindu mythological characters Dakinis and Yoginis, who are worshipped alongside the goddess Kali during the Kali Puja festival, at a roadside workshop in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s Kumartuli sends out Kali idols ahead of the festival
Oct 18, 2025, at 11:02 pm
Idols of the Hindu goddess Kali make their way from the workshops of Kumartuli to various pandals across the city ahead of Kali Puja in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata jewellers see festive rush on Dhanteras
Oct 18, 2025, at 10:47 pm
Shoppers crowd jewellery showrooms in Kolkata to buy gold ornaments during Dhanteras, the festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Indi Setu Glimpses: The New Cultural & Intellectual Bridge Forged Between India and the UK
Oct 18, 2025, at 12:46 am
India-UK cultural diplomacy takes center stage at the inaugural Indi Setu Summit in London. It was a two-day thought leadership event (Oct 10-11) designed to build a new cultural and intellectual bridge, sparking dialogue and collaboration between professionals across borders. Conceptualized by Dr. Amit Ghose (Consultant Urologist & Founding Director, Global Collaboration Forum), the summit featured distinguished participants. They included Dr. Zubir Ahmed, Rev. Father John Felix Raj, Prof. Prokar Dasgupta, Joydeep Roy, Ashwika Kapur, Subhra Priyadarshini, Preet Chandi, Sujata Sen, Debanjan Chakrabarti, Dr. Avi Mehra, Manik Dey, Sabrina Scollan, Dr. Joydeep Grover, Dr. Arjun K. Ghosh, Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, Sujata Sen and Dr. Rahul Chodhari, among others.
In Images: Firecracker fair in Kolkata draws crowd ahead of Diwali
Oct 17, 2025, at 11:33 pm
A firecracker fair takes place ahead of the Diwali festival in Kolkata, where firecrackers are sold in large numbers ahead of the celebrations. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Goldsmiths craft ornaments ahead of Dhanteras in Kolkata
Oct 16, 2025, at 11:48 pm
Goldsmiths work on crafting ornaments at a workshop ahead of Dhanteras, the Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata readies for Diwali with idols and earthen lamps
Oct 16, 2025, at 12:05 am
Workers prepare idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha and paint earthen lamps ahead of Diwali on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, Oct. 15, 2025. The festival of lights will be celebrated on Oct. 20. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi meets Mongolian Prez, announces free visas to Mongolian citizens
Oct 14, 2025, at 11:17 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday, when the Indian PM announced to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens. Photo: PIB
In Images: Kolkata markets shine with imitation jewellery ahead of Kali Puja
Oct 14, 2025, at 07:06 pm
Customers look at golden-coloured imitation jewellery at a wholesale market ahead of the Goddess Kali Puja festival in Kolkata on Tuesday. Imitation jewellery is sold in large numbers during Kali Puja, when devotees buy ornaments to adorn Goddess Kali. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
Candlemakers gear up for Diwali as Kolkata workshops craft sweet-inspired designs
Oct 13, 2025, at 08:05 pm
A worker makes candles resembling Indian sweets at a workshop in Kolkata on October 13, 2025. Candles are in high demand ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, to be celebrated across the country on November 20.Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer visit exhibition at Global Fintech Fest 2025
Oct 09, 2025, at 06:47 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday visited an exhibition at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 at Jio World Center in Mumbai, Maharashtra during the British PM's two-day visit to India. (Photo: PIB)
CMRI Hospital celebrates Patients' Experience Week with Walkathon
Oct 09, 2025, at 06:21 pm
The Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI), a unit of CK Birla Hospitals, on Friday hosted a special Walkathon in Kolkata on Thursday to commemorate Patients’ Experience Week Oct 9, 2025.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)