IAYP, India organises Award Leader training (YES) workshop at Award Training Center

Aug 02, 2016, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The International Award for Young People, India, organised an Award Leader training workshop at the Award Training Center, New Delhi recently. The objective of the workshop was to make the potential Award Leaders belonging to different schools or Open Award Centres thorough with The Award Programme and its functions.

P.C. Chandra Group organises the Prerna Scholarship Program in Kolkata

Jul 30, 2016, at 05:45 pm

To provide financial support to under privileged students, P.C. Chandra group on Friday (July 29, 2016) organised the Prerna Scholarship Program at P.C. Chandra Garden, Kolkata. Thespian Deb Shankar Halder and actress Aparajita Adhya graced the event along with B.K. Chandra, the chairman of the Group. The scholarship includes a token of Rs. 1,20,000 each, which will reach the students on a monthly basis of Rs. 5000 for two years. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

Kolkata: Political heavyweights pay last tribute to Mahasweta Devi

Jul 30, 2016, at 05:43 pm

Political leaders across Kolkata paid their last tribute to activist and litterateur Mahasweta Devi on Friday (July 29, 2016). Mahasweta Devi breathed her last in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Eminent politicians like Firhad Hakim, Partha Chatterjee, Biman Bose and Suryakanta Mishra among others visited Kolkata's Rabindra Sadan where Mahasweta Devi's body was kept. The cremation was done at Keoratola Burning Ghat. Images by Sandip Roy

Kolkata: Sanjha Chulha to host Quirky Kebab Festival

Jul 28, 2016, at 07:19 pm

Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): Kolkata-based restaurant Sanjha Chulhanis all set to host the Quirky Kebab festival at its new outlet in southern part of the city. The festival will start from Aug 5 and will be celebrated throughout the month.Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

The Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,E.S.L. Narasimhan calling on the Union Home Minister

Jul 25, 2016, at 10:14 pm

The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu calling on the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on July 25, 2016.

Buiding Apps for a better future: Hackathon

Jul 25, 2016, at 06:09 pm

The U.S Consulate general hosted its first ever 24 hour Hackathon event named ‘Building Apps for a Better Future’ at the American Center from July 23-24 with the collaboration with NASSCOM 10,000 Start Ups and Microsoft. On the closing day on July 24, Ravi Ranjan, deputy manager, 10, 000 Start-ups was present along with Greg Pardo, assistant public affairs officer, US Consulate in Kolkata and U.S. Consul General Craig Hall reward the winning team after the two days competition. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

Bengali film Sesh Sangbad's music launched in Kolkata

Jul 25, 2016, at 06:06 pm

Sky View Entertainment on Friday (July 22, 2016) hosted the music launch of their maiden Bengali production 'Sesh Sangbad' in Kolkata. Actors Srabanti Chatterjee, Partha Sarathi, singer Ujjaini, music composer Amit Sur (Dohar) along with director Pallav Gupta were presentat the occasion. Sesh Sangbad is a women centric film revolving around the life of a journalist working in Bengal. It is about the challenges she faces in a field where she is constantly scrutinised for bringing out the truth to the people. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Soumitra Chatterjee inaugurates P. C. Chandra's new showroom in north Kolkata

Jul 25, 2016, at 05:34 pm

Popular jewellery brand P. C. Chandra opened its 39th showroom at Hatibagan in north Kolkata on Friday (July 22, 2016) in the presence of veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee as and Suvro Chandra, Jt. Managing Director, P.C. Chandra Jewellers. Images by IBNS

Aditya Group's new initiative Noodle Oodle to indulge taste-buds

Jul 23, 2016, at 09:34 pm

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): Aditya Group opened its first Authentic Chinese restaurant Noodle Oodle, under its hospitality division named “Homelicious”, at Nagerbazar, Dum Dum area on the northern fringe of Kolkata.

Diana Penty to promote Happy Bhag Jayegi on The Kapil Sharma Show

Jul 23, 2016, at 04:38 pm

Diana Penty's look for Happy Bhag Jayegi promotions on The Kapil Sharma Show has been released. The event is scheduled to air over the weekend.

Narendra Modi,Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate Petrapole Integrated Check Post through video-conferencing

Jul 22, 2016, at 03:12 am

A.K.Bamba, Member, Land, Port Authority of India (LPAI) Union Ministry of Home Affairs, P.K. Mishra, Director, Land, Port Authority of India (LPAI) Union Ministry of Home Affairs (LPAI), S.P.Mudgerijar, Director, M&CP and Md. Saiful Islam, First Secretary (Commercial), Bangladesh Dy. High Commission are seen at Petrapole in the video conference of Joint Dedication of Petrapole Integrated Check Post (ICP) with PMO India, CMO, West Bengal and Office of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on July 21, 2016

Mamata targets Modi and Centre at martyrs day rally

Jul 21, 2016, at 11:01 pm

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): With her eyes now trained on the 2019 general elections, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over several issues- ranging from economic policies to communalism- at the party's martyr day rally in Kolkata. Images by IBNS

Deepika Padukone sizzles on the ramp at India Couture Week

Jul 21, 2016, at 10:26 pm

Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone walked down the ramp for fashion designer Manish Malhotra on the first day of the India Couture Week on Wednesday (July 20, 2016). (Images by Sandip Das/IBNS)

Deepika Padukone sizzles on the ramp at India Couture Week

Jul 21, 2016, at 10:23 pm

Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone walked down the ramp for fashion designer Manish Malhotra on the first day of the India Couture Week on Wednesday (July 20, 2016). (Images by Sandip Das/IBNS)

Madaari gets a thumbs up from young critics

Jul 19, 2016, at 08:52 pm

Mumbai, July 19 (IBNS) The team of Madaari recently arranged a special screening for the young critics.

Keshari Nath Tripathi launches Dr. Phanikanta Mishra's book in Kolkata

Jul 19, 2016, at 06:40 pm

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Monday (July 18, 2016) launched the book of Dr. Phanikanta Mishra in Kolkata. Images By Souvik Das/IBNS

ICSI hosts 12th regional practicing company secretaries meet in Kolkata

Jul 19, 2016, at 02:43 am

ICSI on Saturday (July 16, 2016) hosted 12th regional practicing company secretaries meet in Kolkata. Images By-Souvik Das/IBNS

Prime Minister,Narendra Modi interacting with the media at the start of Monsoon Session of Parliament

Jul 18, 2016, at 09:58 pm

The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi interacting with the media at the start of Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on July 18, 2016.

Two rock python hatchlings unveiled in Kolkata zoo

Jul 18, 2016, at 05:43 pm

Kolkata, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Zoological garden in Alipore, Kolkata, unveiled two hatchling rock pythons on Saturday – World Snake Day. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata celebrates Praktan's one month success

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:59 pm

Praktan's one month journey celebrated Windows Production and Atanu Raychoudhuri celebrated the successful one month journey of Nandita Roy- Shiboprosad Mukhopadhyay’s blockbuster film “Praktan” in Kolkata. Imges by IBNS

Radio Mirchi launches Bengali audio adaptation of ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:57 pm

Asha Audio Company & Radio Mirchi recently unveiled their new venture of Sunday Suspense, a Bengali audio adaption of Sir Aurther Conan Doyle’s ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’, in Kolkata recently. Images by ibns

Grand Finale of P.C Chandra Jewellers Goldlites Diva hosted in Kolkata

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:52 pm

P. C. Chandra Jewellers recently hosted the Grand Finale of P.C Chandra Jewellers Goldlites Diva in the presence of actress Koel Mallick as the Guest of Honour. Images by IBNS

Buddha Bites opens in Behala

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:49 pm

Buddha Bites Chain of Chinese Restaurants recently launched its sixth at Behala in Kolkata. Images by IBNS

Raymond launches exclusive collection for West Bengal

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:47 pm

Sudhanshu Pokhriyal, President – Suitings, Textile Business Raymond Limited, launched an exclusive collection for West Bengal at Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Saturday (July 16, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Levell 5 showcases “Ethnic and Indo-Western Collection”

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:45 pm

“Levell 5”, the Women’s Couture Store first anniversary of Wine and Cheese where the “Ethnic and Indo-Western Collection” was showcased. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata

Jul 17, 2016, at 04:43 am

Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, began on July 3 in Kolkata.

Prateik Babbar at opening ceremony of St Xaviers College fest Malhar

Jul 16, 2016, at 04:50 pm

Web series 'Shockers' star Prateik Babbar was invited to the opening ceremony of the much celebrated college fest Malhar by St Xaviers college. The ceremony was also graced by other eminent personalities like Sharmila Tagore (Actor & UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador), Kumar Mangalam Birla (Chairman, Aditya Birla Group), Naseeruddin Shah (Veteran Actor & Director) and Amish Tripathi (Author) among many others.

Dig into Bengal's culinary scene with Jayabrato Chatterjee's latest book

Jul 16, 2016, at 04:28 pm

Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Don’t look for recipes, don’t look for history of food. This is a book that will tell you through diverse anecdotes – myths and facts – about Bengal’s unique culinary evolution, said Rita Bhimani as she began the discussion at the launch of Cooking up Culinary Adventures authored by Jayabrato Chatterjee. The book launch was held on Wednesday at the Starmark store at South City Mall in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata: Barcelos launches “Sizzler Festival”

Jul 15, 2016, at 08:13 pm

Barcelos, the South-African based casual dining restaurant chain, has launched “Sizzler Festival” on Thursday (July 14, 2016) in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty celebrate 10 years of Golmaal by announcing 'Golmaal Again!'

Jul 15, 2016, at 08:11 pm

The lead actor of the comic franchise Ajay Devgan and director Rohit Shetty got together on the 10th anniversary of Golmaal to announce the next movie Golmaal Again!