IPL: Kolkata witnesses KKR take on Gujarat Lions at Eden Gardens

Apr 22, 2017, at 06:01 pm

Kolkata is witnessing a highly entertainment match on Friday where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are taking on Gujarat Lions at the Eden Gardens stadium. Swash buckling batting by Rabin Uthappa ( 72 off 48 balls) and opener Suneil Narine ( 42 off 17 balls) guided Kolkata Knight Riders to score 187 losing five wickets in their innings during the team's sixth match in the IPL Cricket Tournament against Gujarat Lions. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Aditi Rao Hydari features on Femina's May 2017 issue cover

Apr 21, 2017, at 12:51 am

Aditi Rao Hydari is on the cover of Femina's May 2017 issue. She has been styled by Akshita, with make up by Sandhya Shekar and hairstyle by Richard Wilkinson.

IPL: KKR beat SRH to register victory in Kolkata clash

Apr 16, 2017, at 11:26 pm

Kolkata Knight Riders registered victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Malcolm Turnbull introducing the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to the Australian dignitaries

Apr 10, 2017, at 10:31 pm

The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee calls on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on April 10, 2017.

Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Malcolm Turnbull introducing the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to the Australian dignitaries

Apr 10, 2017, at 10:31 pm

The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee calls on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on April 10, 2017.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee at Hyderabad House

Apr 08, 2017, at 10:00 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on April 08, 2017.

Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Apr 07, 2017, at 08:49 pm

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Ms. Sheikh Hasina being received by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on her arrival, at Air Force Station Palam, in New Delhi on April 07, 2017.

Babul Supriyo attends inaugural function of Digidhan Mela in Kolkata

Mar 31, 2017, at 07:32 pm

Babul Supriyo, the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, was present at the inaugural function of Digidhan Mela at Kolkata on Tuesday )March 28, 2017). He also delivered an address at the event.

Aparna Sen launches poster of upcoming movie Sonata

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:33 pm

Ace filmmaker and actress, Aparna Sen launched the poster of her upcoming film Sonata. The event, which was attended by actor and critic Barun Chanda, actor and filmmaker Gautam Ghoshe among others, took place on Mar 24 in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kalki Koechlin spotted at the screening of Naked in Kolkata

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin was spotted at the screening of her latest film Naked, alongside other celebrities from Tollywood. The event took place on Mar 24 at the Park Hotel and was followed by a panel discussion on Women In Indian Cinema. Arindam Sil, Mainak Bhaumik, Satarupa Sanyal, Satarupa Sanyal and Sudeshna Roy joined Kalki for the discussion. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata Pinkathon completes its first edition run with 3500 women participants

Mar 27, 2017, at 09:24 pm

Kolkata Pinkathon, empowering Indian women, an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for women and issues like breast cancer, successfully concluded first edition in Kolkata on Sunday (Mar 26.107) at Rangers Club, Maidan. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata: Actors Abir, Mimi and Soham glam up FBB flagship store launch

Mar 23, 2017, at 03:44 pm

Popular Tollywood actors Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty and Soham Chakraborty inaugurated the new FBB flagship recently in Kolkata. The 40 Shakespeare Sarani store opened with a fashion show, which showcased the store's latest spring-summer collection with Miss India World 2016 Priyadarshini Chatterjee as the showstopper. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.

Kolkata: Lawrence & Mayo launches new summer collection

Mar 23, 2017, at 03:16 pm

Optical store Lawrence & Mayo launched their new summer collection, 'Just Be Cool’, on Tuesday, (Mar 21, 2017) at their 42/2, Gariahat Road store. Images by Avishek Mitra, IBNS.

BJP takes out rally in Kolkata

Mar 22, 2017, at 09:24 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers took out a rally in Kolkata on Wednesday (Mar 22, 2017). Images by Avishek Mitra / IBNS

Actress Nusrat Jahan launches 10th branch of 'Glamour Gold Salon & Spa' in Kolkata's Newtown

Mar 18, 2017, at 07:29 pm

Tollywood actress Nusrat Jahan on Thursday (March 16, 2017) launched the 10th branch of 'Glamour Gold Salon & Spa' at Newtown in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Trailer of Aparna Sen's Independent English film 'Sonata' launched

Mar 18, 2017, at 07:27 pm

The trailer of filmmaker Aparna Sen's Independent English film 'Sonata' was launched on Friday (March 17, 2017) at Weaver’s Studio Centre for Arts in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sourav Ganguly unveils Michael Clarke's autobiography 'My Story' in Kolkata

Mar 18, 2017, at 07:25 pm

Once fierce competitors on the field but now comrades off it, it was no surprise that Michael Clarke chose India's best ever captain Sourav Ganguly to unveil his autobiography, My Story, at a function at the Fanattic Sports Museum in Kolkata on Tuesday (March 14, 2017). Clarke’s love affair with India dates back to 2004 when he first toured with the Australian Team and hit a majestic century in his Test debut. Also present at the occasion was the Indian sports scholar and author, Dr. Boria Majumdar, the founder of the Fanattic Sports Museum, and one who livened the evening’s proceedings by moderating an extremely interesting panel discussion with the two legends of modern cricket. Images by IBNS

Transitional gastro brew pub 'Afra Tafri' launched in Kolkata

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:28 pm

Kolkata on Thursday (March 16, 2017) witnessed the launch of the transitional Gastro Brew Pub 'Afra Tafri' at Camac street. The owners have claimed to provide a mix of global cuisine, brewery and a vintage interior. Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, India’s first women bar tender Sathbi Basu and celebrity master brewer Ishan Grover were present to share their experience and talk about the new venture. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata: Classical music concert 'Basant Utsav' hosted at Jorasanko Thakurbari

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:13 pm

The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts Rabindra Bharati University on Friday (March 17, 2017) hosted Basant Utsav, a classical music concert in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata. Eminent artists like Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar (vocal), Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (mohanveena) and Hassan Haider Khan (shehnai) performed at the event. Images by IBNS

Sukalyann D Entourage mesmerizes audiences with their performance in Kolkata

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:05 pm

Sukalyann D Entourage, the celebrated dance institute leaded by danseur Sukalyan Bhattacharya, captivated the heart of the audiences in Kolkata with its spell-bounding performances on Friday evening (March 17, 2017). The evening witnessed an assemble of art culture and contemporary dance forms. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Amazon India Fashion Week Day 2: Designer Pankaj & Nidhi showcase collection

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:02 pm

Designer Pankaj & Nidhi on Thursday (Mar 16, 2017) showcased their collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week Day 2. Images by Sandip Das

Amazon India Fashion Week: Designer Pero showcases collection

Mar 18, 2017, at 03:57 pm

Designer Pero by Aneeth Arora on Thursday (Mar 16, 2017) showcased his collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week Day 2. Images by Sandip Das

Vaani Kapoor walks ramp at Amazon India Fashion Week

Mar 18, 2017, at 03:47 pm

Actress Vaani Kapoor on Thursday (Mar 16, 2017) walked the ramp at the Amazon India Fashion Week Day 2 for designer Rina Dhaka Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

Amazon India Fashion Week: Patine's collection showcased on Day 2

Mar 17, 2017, at 05:17 am

Collection of Patine was exhibited on Thursday (Mar 16, 2017) at the Amazon India Fashion Week. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

Amazon India Fashion Week: Designer Vineet Bahl showcases collection

Mar 17, 2017, at 05:07 am

Designer Vineet Bahl on Thursday (Mar 16, 2017) showcased his collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

Designer Samant Chauhan showcases collection at Amazon Fashion Week

Mar 17, 2017, at 04:51 am

Designer Samant Chauhan on Thursday (Mar 16, 2017) showcased his collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week Day 2. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

Dolliz Kasba of Kolkata launches Holi fashion collection

Mar 13, 2017, at 10:38 pm

Kolkata based fashion designer and the owner of Dolliz Kasba, Dolly Parekh, unveiled her new Holi collection. Highlights include zardosi embroidery, stone hand-painted Pattachitra designs.

India celebrates the festival of colour

Mar 12, 2017, at 11:38 pm

India celebrates the festival of colour

Celebrating the rhythms of Holi at the Indian Museum

Mar 11, 2017, at 06:13 pm

Before the grand celebration of colours on Sunday and Monday, Kolkata's Indian Museum organised a special dance recital by Dona Ganguly and members of her dance troupe Diksha Manjari. Images by Subhodeep Sardar

Foreigners soak in Holi spirit in India

Mar 11, 2017, at 05:21 pm

Holi, the festival of colours, is one occasion which people in India celebrate passionately. Visitors to India also soak in that spirit. On Friday in Kolkata, several foreigners were seen revelling in the Holi spirit on the premises of Indian Museum in Kolkata ahead of big celebrations in India on Sunday and Monday. Images by Subhodeep Sardar