HDFC securities launches mobile trading app in 11 languages
Jun 27, 2015, at 08:06 pm
Mumbai / Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): HDFC securities, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, has launched its mobile trading app in 11 different regional languages. Customers now have the freedom to choose the language they are most comfortable with to buy and sell shares, mutual funds and other investment instruments. And all this can be done on-the go, from the mobile. With 11 languages, this app caters to 92% of the country’s population. Apart from English the app will be available in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Oriya.
Gallery Sanskriti hosts exhibition of Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das' works
Jun 27, 2015, at 06:49 pm
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Showcasing their craftsmanship and elegance, Kolkata's popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti is holding an exhibition on the works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das-from Friday.
Gujarat floods cause submergence of low lying areas
Jun 26, 2015, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS): Floods caused due to heavy rains in Gujarat have resulted in large scale submergence of low lying areas. The worst affected areas of Gavadka and Khari villages of Amreli district witnessed people being rescued by 2 x Mi-17V5 helicopters.
Sister Nirmala laid to rest in Kolkata cemetery
Jun 25, 2015, at 10:23 pm
Sister Nirmala, who had succeeded Mother Teresa to head the Missionaries of Charity founded by the late Nobel laureate, was laid to rest in a cemetery adjacent to the St. John's Catholic Church in Kolkata. Thousands paid their last respects in the Mother House and marched in procession in her funeral on Wednesday (June 25, 2015). West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also paid her tribute to the nun who died on Tuesday at age 80. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Chemould Art Gallery-Smita Art to hold Prayas in Kolkata
Jun 25, 2015, at 03:26 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Smita Art, in association with Chemould Art Gallery, will hold Prayas-an art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period.
Jun 24, 2015, at 09:00 pm
The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari addressing at the inauguration of the Bio-diesel Dispensing Unit, at Haldia Dock Complex, West Bengal on June 24, 2015.
Sister Nirmala to be buried today after funeral mass
Jun 24, 2015, at 05:58 pm
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS) Sister Nirmala, the second Mother Superior of Missionaries of Charity (MoC) founded by late Nobel laureate Mother Teresa who died at age 80 on Tuesday, will be finally laid to rest in the evening of Wednesday at a city cemetery adjacent to St. John's Catholic Church in central Kolkata. said the MoC. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Former Australian PM meets Narendra Modi
Jun 24, 2015, at 03:02 am
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi releasing the book "Red Tape to Red Carpet... and then some", written by Gina Rinehart, the Chairperson of the Australian mining company Hancock Prospecting Group, in New Delhi on June 23, 2015.
Huma Qureshi tries versatile hairstyles
Jun 23, 2015, at 09:39 pm
Mumbai, June 22 (IBNS): Just like Huma Qureshi experiments with her clothes, she enjoys experimenting with her hair. The actress likes to try different hair styles. She prefers to make her hair differently every time, according to her outfit. Buns, straight hair, high ponytails, side swept hair, curls, braids… she has tried it all. Huma can carry off any hairstyle with ease.
Ananya Banerjee's book on 100 recipes unveiled in Kolkata
Jun 23, 2015, at 09:35 pm
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS) Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, on Monday hosted the launch of Ananya Banerjee's latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Kolkata's Quest Mall.
Amy Jackson enjoys in Goa during shooting of 'Singh Is Bliing'
Jun 22, 2015, at 09:39 pm
British model-turned actress Amy Jackson was recently in Goa for the shoot of her forthcoming film, Singh Is Bliing where Amy is paired opposite Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. During the filming of Singh Is Bliing, Amy seemed to have had a splendid time.
Neeva-D London makes debut in Kolkata
Jun 22, 2015, at 06:41 pm
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS) Neeva-D London, the haute couture fashion brand of India-born-London-based fashion designer Neeva Debnath, made a sparkling debut in Kolkata on Saturday with her 'Neo Colonial' collection of women's wear at the Harrington Arts Center.
Babul Supriyo participates in mass yoga demonstration in Asansol
Jun 22, 2015, at 06:31 pm
Union Minister of State for Urban Development and HUPA Babul Supriyo Baral participated in mass yoga demonstration on the occasion of International Yoga Day Celebration at Asansol in West Bengal on June 21.
Shillong: International Yoga Day celebrated at Air Force and Army establishments
Jun 22, 2015, at 06:27 pm
Shillong, June 21 (IBNS) Interantioanl Yoga Day was celebrated at various Air Force and Army establishments in Shillong and North East Region. At Headquarters Eastern Air Command, Air Force Shillong. Air Marshal SB Deo Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Vishist Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force was also present on this occasion.
Jun 21, 2015, at 10:02 pm
Shiraz Golden Restaurant in Kolkata is holding a Haleem Festival during the ongoing Ramadan observance. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Partner, Shiraz Golden Restaurant, invited media for a taste of the food on Saturday (June 20, 2015) at 135 Park Street at the Mullickbazar crossing of the food outlet. Haleem is a stew made of wheat, barley, lentils and meat and it is as popular in the Middle East and Central Asia as in the Indian Subcontinent. The word Haleem gets its name from Persian for 'patience' since it takes a long time to prepare it. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Producer does make up for Juhi Chawla for 'Chalk N Duster'
Jun 21, 2015, at 10:00 pm
Mumbai, June 21 (IBNS): Makeup man turned producer Subhash Singh has been doing actress Juhi Chawla's makeup for over 18 years now. He approached her for his maiden venture titled 'Chalk N Duster' for which she agreed on doing. Now, even after so many years, the veteran is still doing her make-up for his movie.
Jun 21, 2015, at 09:57 pm
NCC cadets of West Bengal and Sikkim Directorate of NCC performing Yoga at Brigade Parade Ground (near Victoria Memorial) Kolkata on International Yoga Day on June 21, 2015.
KEN and FreemantleMedia open the second Indian Idol Academy in Kolkata
Jun 21, 2015, at 09:55 pm
Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS) Coinciding with the World Music Day celebrations, the second Indian Idol Academy opened in Garia in south Kolkata on Saturday, to train music enthusiasts across the state.
Indian Army celebrates International Yoga Day at Siachen Glacier, Leh, Kargil
Jun 21, 2015, at 09:52 pm
Udhampur, J&K, June 21 (IBNS): World Yoga Day was celebrated by Indian Army's 14 Corps on Sunday at Siachen Glacier, Leh, Kargil and other forward locations along the borders. The event at Leh was attended by over 500 personnel which included Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Jawans of the Leh Garrisson.
PM Modi leads mass yoga demonstration in Delhi on first International Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2015, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the arrival of a new Yoga era, with the first International Day of Yoga being observed across the world. Leading a mass yoga demonstration at Rajpath in New Delhi, the Prime Minister declared that on Sunday, as this day is observed in various parts of the world, the sun would not set on the community of Yoga practitioners.
PM Modi, ministers observe World Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2015, at 09:39 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi participates in the mass yoga demonstration at Rajpath on the occasion of International Yoga Day, in New Delhi on June 21, 2015.
High Street Market Via Moda back with monsoon collection
Jun 20, 2015, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): High Street Market Via Moda, an Art, Fashion, and Lifestyle exhibition, organized in aid of charities, is back with its monsoon collection from a diversified range of designers from all over India besides the two South Asian neighbours, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
90 pc pediatric deaths occur owing to no vaccination: Doctors
Jun 20, 2015, at 05:18 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Influenza is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in children while its attack rates during annual epidemics are constantly highest among the little ones too, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Amitabh Bachchan launches LG's G4 in India
Jun 20, 2015, at 05:16 pm
Mumbai, June 19 (IBNS) LG Electronics India has launched its first leather and DSLR feature packed LG G4 smartphone in India. The phone was launched in Mumbai by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
Tina, Gippy promote 'Second Hand Husband' in Chandigarh
Jun 20, 2015, at 05:12 pm
Mumbai/Chandigarh, June 19 (IBNS) Debutant Tina Ahuja and Punjabi superstar Gippy Grewal were busy promoting their upcoming Hindi film 'Second Hand Husband' in Chandigarh recently.
Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das come together for Gallery Sanskriti celebrations
Jun 20, 2015, at 04:26 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Kolkata’s popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti will hold its third exhibition as part of its silver anniversary year celebrations where works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das- will be showcased from June 26.
Salman attends trailer launch of Bajrangi Bhaijaan in Mumbai
Jun 19, 2015, at 10:07 pm
Mumbai, June 19 (IBNS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's most awaited film Bajrangi Bhaijaan’s trailer was launched recently at PVR Juhu.
RED FM's 4 cities Dancing Star Hunt with the star cast of ABCD 2
Jun 19, 2015, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): In an exclusive tie up with the movie ABCD 2,radio channel Red FM did a 4-cities dancing star hunt recently.
Music of Raaj Mukherjee's upcoming comic drama Boudi.Com released
Jun 19, 2015, at 05:57 pm
Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): The team of 'Boudi.Com', a multi-starrer romantic-comedy directed by Raaj Mukherjee, launched the music of the film on Thursday evening at the Princeton Club here. images by Debalina Mukherjee
Anil Kapoor visits Siddhivinayak Temple with wife Sunita
Jun 19, 2015, at 05:53 pm
Bollywood star Anil Kapoor has visited Siddhivinayak Temple with wife Sunita in Mumbai to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha.