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Vidya Balan unveils Jayasri Burman's book 'Antaryatra'

Nov 21, 2015, at 05:05 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Bollywood's national award winning actress Vidya Balan unveiled 'Antaryatra', a book written by Jayasri Burman and published by Gallery Sanskriti on Thursday in Kolkata.

Tavolozza art boutique unveils art show in association with ALL

Nov 20, 2015, at 09:38 pm

Tavolozza art boutique of Kolkata unveiled an art show in association with ALL Ladies League (ALL). Founded by three friends, Sanjeeta Ahmed, Surabhi Agarwal and Richa Dalmia, this contemporary art gallery exhibited their paintings about womanhood. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS.

New eatery 'What's Up!' launched in Kolkata

Nov 20, 2015, at 09:16 pm

'What's Up!', a new hangout zone was launched in Kolkata recently. What's Up! is set to entice customers with it's peppy ambiance and delectable dishes. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS.

Col Santosh Mahadik cremated

Nov 20, 2015, at 08:14 pm

Funeral of Col Santosh Mahadik was held on Thursday with military honours. .

India-Rusia Joint Military exercise culminates

Nov 19, 2015, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS) A Joint Indo-Russian Military Exercise INDRA-2015 culminated in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges of Rajasthan on Wednesday.

Army continues flood relief operations

Nov 19, 2015, at 06:48 pm

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS) The Indian Army on Wednesday said two Army Flood Relief Columns carried out extensive rescue and relief operations atTambaram and Mudichur areas in Chennai on Tuesday.

KIFF fever continues in Kolkata

Nov 18, 2015, at 08:53 pm

Mood of festivity continued in Kolkata on the third day of 21st Kolkata International Film Festival here on Tuesday (Nov 17, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra /IBNS

India celebrates Chhatha Puja

Nov 18, 2015, at 05:49 pm

Kolkata joined the rest of the nation in celebrating Chhatha Puja on Wednesday (Nov 18, 2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Kolkata: Starmark, Poetry Paradigm hosts the launch of Ananya Chatterjee, Joie Bose’s books

Nov 18, 2015, at 04:41 am

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Poetry Paradigm, has recently hosted the launch of two books of poems at its Quest Mall outlet here – Ananya Chatterjee’s The Blind Man’s Rainbow and Joie Bose’s Corazon Roto and Sixty Nine Other Treasons.

KIFF fever continues in Kolkata

Nov 17, 2015, at 10:36 pm

The charisma and charm of films continued to grip Kolkata on the second day of the ongoing 21st Kolkata International Film Festival on Tuesday (Nov 16, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

KIFF fever grips Kolkata

Nov 16, 2015, at 08:42 pm

A spirit of festivity has gripped Kolkata as the city is hosting the 21st edition of KIFF. The festival is screening 149 films by 137 directors from 61 countries at 12 places across the city. The 7-day-long festival will conclude on Nov 21. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Three trains catch fire in Puri, one person detained

Nov 13, 2015, at 08:05 pm

Puri/Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): Few coaches of three trains caught fire at Puri Railway Station in Odisha on Thursday leaving at least five coaches damaged.

Kolkata: Anath Smriti Sangha celebrates Kali Puja

Nov 11, 2015, at 07:02 pm

Worshippers visited Kolkata's Anath Smriti Sangha to pay homage to Goddess Kali on Tuesday (Nov 10, 2015). Images by Subhodeep Sardar IBNS

Kolkata: Balak Sangha hosts Kali Puja

Nov 11, 2015, at 07:00 pm

Kolkata's Balak Sangha celebrated Kali Puja on Tuesday (Nov 10, 2015). Images By Subhodeep Sardar IBNS

Kolkata: Biddyut Sangha joins Kali Puja festivity

Nov 11, 2015, at 03:27 am

Kolkata joined the mood of festivity with Biddyut Sangha decorating its pandal for the Kali Puja festival which is celebrated across the city on Tuesday (Nov 10, 2015). Images by Subhodeep Sardar

Kolkata: Royal Club celebrates Kali Puja

Nov 11, 2015, at 03:25 am

Royal Club in Kolkata's M. G. Road area celebrated Kali Puja on Tuesday (Nov 10,2015). Images by Subhodeep sardar

Amherst Street Sadharan Sri Sri Kali Puja committee joins festivity

Nov 11, 2015, at 03:15 am

Kolkata is celebrating Kali Puja on Tuesday (Nov 10, 2015). The Amherst Street Sadharan Sri Sri Kali Puja committee has joined rest of the city in worshiping the goddess. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

Ekota Sangha celebrates Kali Puja

Nov 11, 2015, at 03:11 am

Ekota Sangha of Kolkata celebrated its annual Kali Puja festival on Tuesday (Nov 10, 2015). Images by Subhodeep Sardar IBNS

Naba Yubab Sangha worships Goddess Kali

Nov 11, 2015, at 03:06 am

Kolkata's Naba Yubab Sangha(Fatakesto) is worshiping Goddess Kali on Tuesday (Nov 10, 2015). Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

Kolkata celebrates Kali Puja

Nov 11, 2015, at 02:49 am

West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim on Tuesday inaugurated Durgapur Jagoroni Sangha Kali Puja pandal. The pandal in south Kolkata's Chetla area assumes significance as children dress themselves up as different forms of Goddess Kali. People from far and wide visit it to see 'Jibanto Kali' (Human Goddess). Inaugurating the pandal, Hakim took a flower bouquet from one child who is dressed like the Goddess. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim inaugurates 'Jibanta Kali' pandal in Chetla

Nov 11, 2015, at 12:40 am

West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim on Tuesday inaugurated Durgapur Jagarani Sangha Kali Puja pandal. The pandal in south Kolkata's Chetla area assumes significance as children dress themselves up as different forms of Goddess Kali and people from far and wide visit it to see 'Jibanto Kali' (Human Goddess). Inaugurating the pandal, Hakim took flower bouquet from one child who is dressed like the Goddess.

Kolkata to celebrate Kali Puja today

Nov 10, 2015, at 06:43 pm

Kolkata is gearing up to celebrate Kali Puja on Tuesday (Nov 10, 2015).

Kalraj Mishra lighting the inaugural lamp

Nov 09, 2015, at 05:09 pm

The Union Minister of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME) Kalraj Mishra lighting the inaugural lamp of 114th Annual Session of MCC Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Kolkata on Saturday (Nov 7, 2015).

Raima, Milkha Singh inaugurate luxury hotel in Kolkata

Nov 05, 2015, at 08:55 pm

Tollywood actress Raima Sen and sporting legend Milkha Singh on Wednesday (Nov 4, 2015) inaugurated Modern Inns Pvt Ltd's latest venture Aauris, a luxury hotel near Kolkata's Park Street area. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

PC Chandra Jewellers opens new showroom in Baruipur before Dhanteras

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:43 pm

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS) Jewellery brand PC Chandra Jewellers on Sunday launched their new showroom in Baruipur, showcasing their new designs in gold, diamonds and precious stones. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Centre inaugurates Rashtriya Sankriti Mahotsav

Nov 03, 2015, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, today inaugurated the most diverse cultural festival of India - Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav at the IGNCA in New Delhi. Mahesh Sharma,Minister of State (IC) for Tourism and Culture and Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Government of India hosted the ceremony with M Venkaiah Naidu, Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs as its chief guest.

Starmark celebrates Sukumar Ray’s 128th birth anniversary

Oct 31, 2015, at 05:52 pm

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Phreedom 4 Ever, observed the 128th birth anniversary of writer Sukumar Ray on Friday. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Senco Gold & diamonds announces tie-up with Amazon.in

Oct 30, 2015, at 08:36 pm

Suvankar Sen, Executive Director of Senco Gold & Diamonds, on Thursday (Oct 29, 2015) announced its tie-up with Amazon.in. Mayank Shivam, Category Leader, Amazon Fashion, was also present at the occasion held in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Arun Jaitley inaugurates e-Sahayog and Mini-PAN Camps

Oct 28, 2015, at 08:35 pm

Union Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley inaugurated e-Sahayog and Mini-PAN Camps at different remote locations of the country through video conferencing on Oct 27, 2015. Scenes from the Mini-PAN Camp organized by the Income Tax Department at their Chinsurah office, District Hooghly, West Bengal. PIB Photo: S.C.Ghosh

Bengalis gear up to worship Goddess Laxmi

Oct 26, 2015, at 02:43 am

With West Bengal preparing to worship Hindu Goddess Laxmi on Monday, worshippers were busy buying idol of the deity in Kolkata on Sunday (Oct 25, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS