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Mexican musician, DJ Sunny makes Kolkata's Bakstage groove

Jul 13, 2016, at 09:35 pm

Kolkata’s leading restro-pub Bakstage hosted an evening with an electrifying crowd, mouthwatering food, alluring drinks and great music. For the first time the City of Joy saw a female saxophonist play live in a pub. Isabella, a supremely talented Mexican musician performed alongside DJ Sunny - the popular in house DJ. The event was held at Bakstage, Salt Lake Sector V on Saturday. Images by IBNS

Hrithik introduces Mohenjo Daro actress Pooja Hegde

Jul 13, 2016, at 08:00 pm

Mumbai, July 13 (IBNS) Team Mohenjo Daro kick started promotions in the city with an event introducing debutant Pooja Hegde for the very first time. Co-actor, Hrithik Roshan took lead and personally introduced Pooja to the media during the event.

Mamata Banerjee, others pay tributes to Amal Dutta

Jul 12, 2016, at 09:44 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined others in paying rich tributes to footballer Amal Dutta who passed away in Kolkata on Sunday. Images By-Souvik Das/IBNS

Breitling launches new models in Kolkata

Jul 11, 2016, at 08:44 pm

Breitling,the independent Swiss watch manufacturer, presented the latest models at its showroom in Kolkata on Friday (July 8, 2016). Images By-Souvik Das/IBNS

Narendra Modi on the train from Pentrich Railway Station to Pietermaritzburg

Jul 09, 2016, at 10:20 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on the train from Pentrich Railway Station to Pietermaritzburg, in South Africa on July 09, 2016.

Narendra Modi being received by the President of the Republic of South Africa

Jul 08, 2016, at 11:11 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during the ceremonial welcome at Union Buildings, in Pretoria, South Africa on July 08, 2016.

Narendra Modi arrives at Maputo

Jul 07, 2016, at 11:07 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi emplanes from New Delhi for his four nation Africa visit, on July 07, 2016.

Muslims offer Eid prayer

Jul 07, 2016, at 07:18 pm

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid with the end of Ramadan month when for 30 days they kept dawn-to-sunset fasting. Glimpses of Muslims celebrating and offering prayer on the occasion in India's eastern city Kolkata on Thursday (July 7, 2016). Images By Souvik Das/IBNS

Women offer Eid prayers, greet each other in Kolkata

Jul 07, 2016, at 06:12 pm

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid with the end of Ramadan month when for 30 days they kept dawn-to-sunset fasting. Glimpses of women beaming and celebrating and offering prayer on the occasion in India's eastern city Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata celebrates Rath Yatra

Jul 07, 2016, at 04:27 pm

Pulling put their chariot on the streets in Kolkata, ISCON celebrated Hindu festival of Rath Yatra on Wednesday (July 6, 2016). West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the event. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Kolkata kids indulge themselves in shopping ahead of Ratha Yatra

Jul 06, 2016, at 04:27 pm

With the Hindu festival of Ratha Yatra being celebrated in India on Wednesday (July 6, 2016), kids across Kolkata were seen busy shopping on Tuesday evening (July 5, 2016) Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Parineeti Chopra sizzles cover of L'Officiel magazine

Jul 05, 2016, at 09:55 pm

Actress Parineeti Chopra sizzles cover of L'Officiel magazine, July 2016 issue

Mama Mia hosts special food journey in Kolkata

Jul 05, 2016, at 09:40 pm

'Mama Mia' takes Kolkata through a culinary journey of fruit ecstasy with one of the owners of Mama Mia, Akshat Singania, co-owner Adhiraj Thirani and Damiano Francovigh, consulate attending the event. Images by Souvik Das /IBNS

PM Modi meets athletes contingent for Rio Olympics

Jul 04, 2016, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monda, met over 60 athletes who will be part of India’s contingent at the Rio Olympic Games.

Kolkata: Fortis celebrates Doctor's Day

Jul 04, 2016, at 05:34 pm

Fortis Hospitals on Friday (July 1, 2016) celebrated Doctors' Day by organising free medical check-up camps in 4 railway stations like Howrah, Sealdah, Kudghat and Majerhat besides 9 metro stations, including Park Street, Esplanade, Central, Sovabazar and Dum Dum, Tollygunge, Kalighat and Rabindra Sadan.

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

Jul 02, 2016, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata, Jul 2 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, begins on Sunday in Kolkata.

Pranab Mukherjee presenting Dr. B.C. Roy National Award 2008

Jul 01, 2016, at 10:06 pm

The Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh,N. Chandrababu Naidu meeting the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley, in New Delhi on July 01, 2016. The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati and the Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Science, Shri Y.S. Chowdary are also seen.

"Tejas" inducted into No. 45 Squadron of IAF

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:34 pm

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Creating history, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) "Tejas" inducted into No. 45 Squadron of Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday.

Kolkata: United Spirits unveils the Scotch Whisky Collectio

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:20 pm

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): United Spirits Limited hosted an extraordinary evening devoted to the art of gifting, in the 'City of Joy', Kolkata, where well known personalities Chitrangda Singh and Shibani Dandekar unveiled the Scotch Whisky Collection: An Exceptional Gift for all occasions. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Amit Shah inaugurates exhibition on Dr Shyama Prasad Mukheerjee

Jul 01, 2016, at 02:47 am

BJP National President Amit Shah inaugurated an exhibition on Dr Shyama Prasad Mukheerjee - A Selfless Patriot at Nehru Memorial Museum, Teen Murti Bhawan on Wednesday (June 29, 2016).

Radio Mirchi celebrates 7 years of Sunday Suspense with ‘’The Hound of the Baskervilles”

Jun 29, 2016, at 08:59 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM celebrated the 7th edition of Radio Mirchi Sunday Suspense with audio release of the most famous creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.

UNICEF launches State of World Children report in Kolkata

Jun 29, 2016, at 07:04 pm

UNICEF launched their annual flagship publication, The State of the World’s Children 2016, on Tuesday (June 28, 2016) in Kolkata in the presence of West Bengal Minister of State for Child and Women Development and Health, Dr. Shashi Panja. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

PRAYAS 2016: Annual Kolkata art fest to be inaugurated on Wednesday

Jun 28, 2016, at 05:18 am

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Art lovers in Kolkata are in for a treat with a 60-day art initiative, PRAYAS 2016, beginning on July 3. PRAYAS 2016 will showcase the works of 120 contemporary Indian artists in 12 separate five-day exhibitions till Sept 1 at the Chemould Art Gallery, Kolkata.

Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, holds World Music Day celebrations

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:55 am

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest lifestyle and entertainment chain Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, celebrated the World Music Day at its Quest Mall outlet here recently. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Kounteya pays tribute to ‘Rickshaw-wallas’

Jun 27, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Artist Kounteya Sinha paid tribute to ‘Rickshaw Wallas’ (rickshaw pullers) of Kolkata with his artwork ‘Stone-Being and Becoming’ during an exhibition in the city. Bollywood actor Om Puri and Tollywood actress Swastika Mukherjee were present at the event. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

Screenplay of Bombaiyer Bombete released in Kolkata

Jun 27, 2016, at 03:28 am

Kolkata witnessed the launch of the screenplay of Tollywood movie "Bombaiyer Bombete" at Nandan complex recently. Actors Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Parambrata Chattopadhyay filmmaker Sandip Ray were present at the occasion. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Ehsaan Bharti performs in Kolkata

Jun 27, 2016, at 03:25 am

FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) organised a musical evening with musician Ehsaan Bharti in Kolkata on Saturday (June 25, 2016). Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Sashi Panja inaugurates clinic at BM Birla Heart Research Centre

Jun 27, 2016, at 03:21 am

West Bengal Minister of State (Health) Dr Shashi Panja inaugurated an advanced heart failure clinic at BM Birla Heart Research Centre in Kolkata on Saturday (June 25, 2016). Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Kutchina's Namit Bajoria address the press in Kolkata

Jun 25, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Namit Bajoria, Director, Kutchina, in the presence of percussionist Bickram Ghosh and actress and dancer Jaya Seal Ghosh spoke on the future of his company in Kolkata on Friday (June 24, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Max Fashion India hosting End of Season Sale

Jun 25, 2016, at 09:16 pm

Max Fashion India is currently hosting its Max End of Season Sale’16 in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS