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Amit Shah addresses rally in Haryana

Apr 25, 2016, at 04:25 am

BJP National President Amit Shah addressed at Haryana Swarn Jayanti Panchayat Sammelan at Gohana in Haryana on Saturday (April 23, 2016).

Basil: The Furniture Store opens in south Kolkata

Apr 25, 2016, at 04:21 am

Basil: The Furniture Store by socialite Nina Saxer and owner Prakash Mehrotra was inaugurated on Friday (April 22, 2016) in south Kolkata's Lake Avenue. The store showcases what it called an eclectic collection of lifestyle furniture Present on the occasion was arts personality Sujoy Prasad Chatterji. Basil: The Furniture Store is owner Prakash Mehrortra’s second store in nine years, his first one being at Alipore. Basil at Lake Road is more Victorian in its sensibilities and Colonial in its architecture. Basil deals exclusively in various types of teak wood, from the delicate elm to the sturdy sal and sources inspiration and pieces from interiors of Rajasthan as well as South-East Asia save China and Malaysia. Images by Subhodeep Sardar /IBNS

Bengal polls: Third phase of voting ends

Apr 22, 2016, at 06:00 pm

Third phase of Assembly Polls in West Bengal was held on Thursday (April 21, 2016) as around 79.22 voters exercised their franchise to elect their representatives.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya leads roadshow in south Kolkata

Apr 21, 2016, at 02:54 am

Former Chief Minister of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharya on Tuesday (April 19, 2016) led a campaign rally in south Kolkata for ongoing assembly elections in the state. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Not going to attend a trilogy any more: Novoneel Chakraborty

Apr 19, 2016, at 05:46 pm

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS) Author Novoneel Chakraborty, who was in Kolkata on Friday to launch his new book 'Forget Me Not, Stranger', the last in the 'Stranger Trilogy', said that he is not going to write another trilogy any time soon. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

The Vice President, M. Hamid Ansari interacting with the Students and Faculty members of Kalindi College, Delhi University

Apr 18, 2016, at 09:24 pm

The Vice President, M. Hamid Ansari interacting with the Students and Faculty members of Kalindi College, Delhi University, in New Delhi on April 18, 2016.

Udta Punjab trailer launched

Apr 18, 2016, at 09:10 pm

Makers and actors of upcoming film 'Udta Punjab' -Ekta Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Diljit Dosanj, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Madhu Mantena, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane and Abhishek Chaubey- recently unveiled the trailer of the movie on Apr 16.

The Chief Election Commissioner

Apr 15, 2016, at 04:53 pm

The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Nasim Zaidi addressing the media persons in Kolkata on April 14, 2014.

Bengali New Year Celebration

Apr 14, 2016, at 09:37 pm

People from various parts of Kolkata visited the Kalighat Temple on Thursday(14 Apr, 2016) morning to mark the beginning of " Nobobarsha". Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Mumbai Indians win Eden Gardens

Apr 14, 2016, at 09:35 pm

Mumbai Indians celebrated victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match in Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday (Apr 13, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

The Plams introduces oriental and North Indian cuisines in their menu

Apr 14, 2016, at 09:31 pm

The Palms Restaurant introduced new Oriental and North Indian Cuisine in their menu in Kolkata recently. Tollywood actor Koneenica Bandopadhyay was present at the event . Images by Parantap Banerjee/IBNS

KKR face Mumbai Indians in Kolkata

Apr 14, 2016, at 09:25 pm

IPL fever gripped Kolkata as local side Kolkata Knight Riders are playing a group stage match against Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on Wednesday (April 13, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Padma Vibhushan Award

Apr 12, 2016, at 09:55 pm

The President, Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Vibhushan Award to Rajinikanth, at a Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 12, 2016.

Jacqueline Fernandez goes out of her way to make a difference

Apr 12, 2016, at 08:58 pm

Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): The ever so charming actress Jacqueline Fernandez is not just a pretty face but someone with a big heart as well. She was recently present at Padappai Town in Chennai on 9th April for #JaquelineBuilds.

Narendra Modi being received by the Governor of Kerala

Apr 11, 2016, at 03:19 am

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being received by the Governor of Kerala, Justice (Retd.) P. Sathasivam and the Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, P. Radhakrishnan on his arrival, at the Trivandrum Airport to take stock of the situation after fire accident in Kollam, on April 10, 2016.

Starmark, Karigar host launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath

Apr 10, 2016, at 07:58 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Karigar, hosted the launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall outlet on Friday.

Priya Cinemas organises film festival on Ritkwik Ghatak

Apr 10, 2016, at 07:12 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS) : The 'Ritwik Ghatak Film Festival' , which is organized by Ritwik Ghatak Memorial Trust and Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd to pay tribute Ghatak's works, was inaugurated on Friday at Priya Cinema Hall in south Kolkata. Images by Parantap/IBNS

Casa Kitchen to celebrate Bengali new year with 'Baisakhi Food Festival'

Apr 09, 2016, at 10:45 pm

With the Bengali new year round the corner, Casa Kitchen on Friday (April 8, 2016) announced that it is going to host a 11-day (14th – 24th April) long 'Baisakhi Food Festival' at Casa Kitchen- Restaurent & Bar in Kolkata. (Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS)

Kolkata: The Astor launches Bong Baisakh Brunch

Apr 07, 2016, at 07:34 pm

The Astor hotel in Kolkata on Tuesday (April 4, 2016) launched The Bong Baisakh Brunch, a set of Bengali recipes in their menu for Bengali New Year- Poila Boishak. (Images by Sandipan Kar/IBNS)

Narendra Modi launches Stand Up India initiative

Apr 06, 2016, at 01:48 am

New Delhi, Apr 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Stand Up India initiative which aims to boost entrepreneurship among the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.

Vice President, M. Hamid Ansari paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram

Apr 05, 2016, at 10:40 pm

The Vice President, M. Hamid Ansari paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram, on his 109th Birth Anniversary, at Samta Sthal, in New Delhi on April 05, 2016. The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Vijay Sampla is also seen.

Rice is not an enemy, eat it to remain healthy: Rujuta Diwekar

Apr 05, 2016, at 02:31 am

Kolkata, April 4 (IBNS): Celebrity fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar, while launching her book The PCOD Thyroid Book, on Saturday at the Starmark lifestyle and bookstore here, said eating rice is not linked to gaining weight if one does some compulsory exercise every day. "While most of us take rice as our enemy and try to eliminate it from our diet chart, it is actually the biggest mistake which we do. We should rather value everything (like rice), that is easily available in local market, instead of chasing after food items, which is difficult to avail and expensive to afford.” The book was launched by lifestyle chain store Starmark in association with Westland at its South City outlet.

West Indies celebrate ICC World T20 victory

Apr 04, 2016, at 05:46 pm

West Indies team celebrated their ICC World T20 title victory after beating England by four wickets in the final of the tournament in Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Sunday (April 3, 2016). (Images by Sudip Dutta/IBNS)

West Indies beat England to regain ICC World T20 title

Apr 04, 2016, at 05:44 pm

West Indies beat England by four wickets in a thrilling final match to lift the ICC World T20 title for the second time at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday (Apr 3, 2016).

Bengali channel Star Jalsha announces its new music reality show

Apr 04, 2016, at 05:41 pm

Bengali channel Star Jalsha on Wednesday (March 30, 2016) formally announced the participant and judges of its new music reality show Phire Asar Gaan. Singer Usha Utthup, Bollywood composer and singer Bappi Lahiri along with singer Amit Kumar will be the panel of judges in the show. Tollywood stars Sayani Ghosh and Biswanath Basu will host the show. It will be aired from April 13, on Sundays at 9pm. Images by Parantap Banerjee

Kolkata: Arrested IVRCL employees produced in court

Apr 03, 2016, at 03:40 am

The three employees of IVRCL were arrested in Kolkata late Friday evening.They were presented in court on Saturday (Apr 2, 2016). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Flyover collapse: Rescue operations continues

Apr 02, 2016, at 10:41 pm

Under-construction flyover collapsed in north Kolkata near Girish Park on Thursday afternoon as rescue operations continued to search for bodies on Saturday (Apr 2, 2016). Death toll has touched 26. (Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS)

Rahul Gandhi comes to Medical College to see patients

Apr 02, 2016, at 10:39 pm

Rahul Gandhi came to Kolkata Medical College to see and support the patients who were injured by the tragic mishap of Kolkata Flyover on Saturday, Kolkata (April 2, 2016). Adhir Chowdhury was also present at the Medical college. (Images by Sandipan Kar/IBNS)

Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders visit flyover mishap site

Apr 02, 2016, at 09:56 pm

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Deepa Dasmunsi visited the flyover collapse spot on Saturday (Apr 2, 2016). (Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS)

Kolkata: Rahul Gandhi visits flyover crash site

Apr 02, 2016, at 09:53 pm

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi visited the site where an under-construction flyover collapsed in Kolkata on Saturday (Apr 2, 2016). (Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS)