PNC Infratech shares list at over 2% premium
May 28, 2015, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Shares of PNC Infratech on Tuesday listed on the stock exchanges with a premium of over 2 per cent against the issue price of Rs 378 a share. The stock debuted at Rs 381, up 0.79 per cent, on BSE. On NSE, PNC Infratech listed at Rs 387, a gain of 2.38 per cent.
"One in a million" means Ishqedarriyaan
May 28, 2015, at 05:58 pm
Ahmedabad, May 26 (IBNS) Actress Evelyn Sharma who counts more than three million followers on social media for the first time responded to a fan on a very personal level. While on the promo tour with co-star Mahaakshay Chakraborty for Ishqedarriyaan in Ahmedabad a fan got pushed aside by security very rudely at an event.
PM Modi meets President Pranab Mukherjee
May 28, 2015, at 05:49 pm
PM Narendra Modi called on the President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday (May 26, 2015).
May 28, 2015, at 05:42 pm
Relatives of deceased Nepalese soldiers at Langtang in Nepal taken by Indian Air Force Mi 17 V5 helicopter to pay homage to their near and dear ones on May 23.
World, Indian cricket leaders attend IPL final
May 28, 2015, at 05:26 pm
Mustafa Kamal, Former President, ICC, Rajeev Shukla, Chairman, IPL Governing Council, Anurag Thakur, Hony. Secretary, BCCI, Haroon Lorgat, CEO, Cricket South Africa,Nazmul Hasan, President, Bangladesh Cricket Board, Biswarup Dey, Hony. Treasurer, CAB, Chris Nenzani, President, Cricket South Africa, and Anirudh Chaudhry, Hony. Treasurer, BCCI, with Jagmohan Dalmiya, President, BCCI (centre) attended the IPL final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
Kolkata hosts summer party in association with Jim Beam
May 28, 2015, at 05:12 pm
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): Kolkata's first summer party, in association with Jim Beam, provided much needed respite from the soaring temperature on Sunday at a city hotel. The crowd turned up in full force and enthusiasm to beat the heat in this poolside party that was kickstarted by the house music churned out by DJs including Kabira, Hussain, Rishi, Shabby, Aaditya, Avi and Ashish.
Film world hold football match to aid earthquake victims
May 28, 2015, at 04:05 pm
VCN Friendship Cup Exhibition Match was organised by West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum in aid of Nepal Earthquake victims. Tollywood celebrities like Arindam Ganguly, Abhishek Chatterjee, Kaushik Sen, June Malia, Dolon Roy graced the occasion on Saturday (23 May, 2015) at Ram Lila Ground,Maula Ali, CIT Road. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
"Dil Dhadakne Do" stars sizzles Kolkata
May 28, 2015, at 03:59 pm
Bollywood stars Anil Kapoor,Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh and producer Ritesh Sidhwani promoted their upcoming movie "Dil Dhadakne Do" on Sunday ( 24 May, 2015) at Haytt Regency,Kolkata. Dil Dhadakne Do is a comedy-drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar. The film also features Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma as female leads. It tells the story of a dysfunctional Punjabi family on a cruise trip. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
May 28, 2015, at 03:45 pm
The Kabuliwala of Kolkata, a photo exhibition about a community in India’s eastern city longing for Afghanistan that once was home, is travelling from Kabul to Kolkata, evoking strong emotional response from viewers. Inspired by Indian historic literature about the community, Moska Najib and Nazes Afroz, two photo-journalists, documented their lives in images over the course of two years and here share their experience in first person accounts.
Defence Minister visits Rajouri area
May 23, 2015, at 10:17 pm
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar visited the Army Posts in Rajouri area on Saturday (May 23, 2015).
Kolkata hosts premiere of "Ashchey Bochor Abar Hobe"
May 23, 2015, at 10:08 pm
The premiere of Bengali movie "Ashchey Bochor Abar Hobe" was held at Inox multiplex in Kolkata's South City Mall on Friday (May 22, 2015).
Constantine needs 'support' to improve football
May 23, 2015, at 09:11 pm
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Indian National Football Team Manager Stephen Constantine on Friday said he needs the support of every person, including the clubs, to develop football in India.
Bengali comedy show "I Laugh You" back for third season
May 23, 2015, at 05:10 pm
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Bengali entertainment channel Star Jalsha's comedy show 'I Laugh You' is back with its third season.
Non heritage blocks of Writers' Buildings demolished
May 23, 2015, at 05:04 pm
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) The non-heritage part of the Writers' Buildings, the former secretariat of West Bengal in Kolkata's old business hub Dalhousie from where present chief minister Mamata Banerjee shifted her office to Nabanna in Howrah for better operation, is being demolished for a complete revamp of the building. Reports said the courtyard of the building after demolition will have gardens. IBNS photographer Avishek Mitra captures the images of blocks of the city's iconic building built after Independence being demolished.
Parrikar visits Siachen Glacier
May 23, 2015, at 05:00 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar visited the Siachen Glacier on Friday.
CABI announces Indian blind cricket team’s tour to England
May 23, 2015, at 04:59 pm
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) affiliated to Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and World Blind Cricket (WBC) today announced Indian Blind Cricket Team’s Tour to England for Bi-Lateral Series and Bahrain for friendly matches.
IAF performs relief operation in earthquake-hit Nepal
May 23, 2015, at 04:55 pm
Geology students of Nepal on study tour to earthquake affected areas yesterday being airlifted by an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter post a recent massive earthquake.
Fortis Medics treat over 5000 quake victims in Nepal
May 23, 2015, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The team of doctors and medical care professionals from Fortis Healthcare Limited (Fortis) has treated and vaccinated more than 5000 victims affected by the horrific serial earthquakes that struck Nepal earlier this month.
Parikkar arrives in J&K to review security situation
May 22, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday (May 22, 2015) began his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the state.
President's estate becomes 100 % Wi-Fi
May 22, 2015, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The President's Estate became 100 % Wi-Fi from Friday. President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated 24 Hot Spots with 30 Wi-Fi access points in the President’s Estate at a function on Friday in the presence of Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Communications and Information Technology, R S Sharma, Secretary, D/o Electronics & IT and Shefali Sushil Dash, DDG, NIC. The facility has been set up in order to provide internet services free or at nominal charges to all residents of President’s Estate.
Saree store launches new line themed on Tollywood superhit Bela Seshe
May 22, 2015, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata, May 21(IBNS) A couple of weeks after Bela Seshe, a Bengali film, struck a chord with the audience, Priya Gopal Bishoyi, the costume sponsor of the movie, launched a line of sarees to commemorate their success.
'Masaan' gets standing ovation at 68th Cannes International Film Fest
May 22, 2015, at 04:06 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Masaan, the debut feature of Neeraj Ghaywan, premiered on Wednesday at the Uncertain Regard section of the 68th Cannes International Film Festival and was greeted by a 5 minute long standing ovation by the critics and reviewers.
Deepika Padukone sports hair buns after Piku
May 22, 2015, at 04:03 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Actress Deepika Padukone has been seen sporting a hair bun at recent events and also during the promotion of her recent film Piku. Be it a gown or casual jeans, she has been wearing her hair in a bun over various kinds of outfits. She has been varying the stylish hairstyle depending on the outfit. The bun helps her beat the summer heat. The actress looks ravishing and is surely setting a new trend.
May 21, 2015, at 10:22 pm
USHA on Thursday announced the launch of its campaign ‘Share Your Love’ designed to invite and enable customers to do their bit in empowering women through an easy and convenient contribution. With the new campaign, over 1% of sales proceeds from Usha sewing machines will contribute towards the Usha Silai School program which is - a pan-India community based social initiative by USHA. Consumers can participate and do their bit to empower women by logging in to campaign website www.shareyourlove.in
May 21, 2015, at 10:18 pm
President of India Pranab Mukherjee meeting the second batch of NITs scholars attending In-Residence programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday (May 21, 2015).
Rohit Roy promotes new show Khooni Saaya in Kolkata
May 21, 2015, at 09:42 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Actor Rohit Roy, who will be seen hosting 'Khooni Saaya', visited Kolkata on Wednesday to promote his upcoming non-fiction show. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Santosh Kumar Gangwar lighting lamp for inauguration
May 21, 2015, at 04:30 pm
Union Minister for Textiles Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar lighting lamp for inauguration of Silk Processing & Printing Unit at Agartala, Tripura on Wednesday May 20, 2015. Shri Manik Sarkar, Chief Minister, Shri Tapan Chakraborty (extreme left), Industries & Commerce Minister, Tripura, Shri S. K. Panda, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Shri Y. P. Singh, Chief Secretary, Government of Tripura (5th from left back) are also seen.
Pulkit Samrat goes on jungle safari
May 21, 2015, at 04:26 pm
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS): Actor Pulkit Samrat recently took a trip to Ranthambore National Park in the Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan. The young actor is a wildlife enthusiast and he was keen to visit ​the ​national park since a while.
Actress Fagun Thakrar sizzles at the Cannes Film Festival
May 21, 2015, at 04:21 pm
Cannes, May 20 (IBNS) Actress Fagun Thakrar was named best dressed, outshining Sonam, Aishwarya and Katrina on the red carpet in the Cannes Film Festival.
Carlos Ghosn attends Global Unveiling of Renault Compact Car 'KWID' in India
May 21, 2015, at 04:16 pm
Carlos Ghosn, Chairman & CEO, Groupe Renault along with Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO & MD, Renault India Operations at the Global Unveiling of Renault Compact Car ‘KWID’ in India.