Major tragedy averted in Zanskar Valley: Army
Apr 02, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Udhampur, Apr 1 (IBNS): A crisis loomed large over the far flung Zanskar valley in the lap of high mountains in the Kargil district of Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir , due to a massive landslide that had occurred at 13,000 feet altitude, over a major distributary of Zanskar river, located 100 km east of Padam in January this year, an official statement said.
Apr 02, 2015, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi,Apr 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had an informal interaction with all Secretaries to the Government of India. The interaction, which was followed by high tea, was held on the Panchvati lawns at 7, Race Course Road.
President calls for improvement in quality of higher education in India
Apr 02, 2015, at 07:59 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday inaugurated in Kolkata the Centenary Building of Asutosh College. Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathy, State Higher Education Minister, Partha Chatterjee, Chairman of the Governing Body of Asutosh College Saugata Roy and many other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
US educator conducts workshop in Kolkata school to help 'slow learners'
Apr 02, 2015, at 06:58 pm
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS) In a bid to raise the standard of education and inculcate among all students a harmonious development of personality that goes beyond the classroom teachings, Kolkata's St. Lawrence High School on Wednesday organised a workshop for its teachers where US-based educator Sumita Kaufhold showed them the ways to deal with slow learners. Images By Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kareena Kapoor Khan's looks stunning in indo-western get up for 'Gabbar Is Back'
Mar 31, 2015, at 07:28 pm
Gorgeous Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor Khan looks stunning in a stylish indo-western get up for the upcoming movie 'Gabbar Is Back' The image is a preview to her look for the peppy romantic number 'Teri Meri Kahani' opposite Akshay Kumar which is set to be released in the week ahead.
Sushant Singh Rajput visits old Delhi railway station
Mar 30, 2015, at 10:24 pm
Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was recently in Delhi, made a visit to the old Delhi railway station. Sushant has always been interested in history.
Hunter team celebrates BO success
Mar 30, 2015, at 10:22 pm
Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS) The team of recently released film 'Hunter' got together to celebrate the success of the movie at the box office. Director Harshavardhan Kulkarni, along with the cast Gulshan Deviah, Radhika Apte, Veera Saxena, Nina Kulkarni, Sagar Deshmukh, were all celebrating at a suburban restaurant.
Abhishek attends 'Nashik Peloton' cycling race
Mar 30, 2015, at 10:18 pm
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan graced the prize distribution ceremony of 'Nashik Peloton' A 150 km cycling race, an initiative by Nashik Cyclists, as the Chief Guest recently.
President confers Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards
Mar 30, 2015, at 09:02 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards on Monday (March 30, 2015) at a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President of India, Prime Minister, Union Ministers of Home Affairs, Finance and Human Resource Development.
President confers Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards
Mar 30, 2015, at 09:01 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards on Monday (March 30, 2015) at a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President of India, Prime Minister, Union Ministers of Home Affairs, Finance and Human Resource Development.
Kolkata hosts Ladies Study Group Charitable Trust Annual Award
Mar 28, 2015, at 06:12 pm
Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS) With the notion to salute the efforts of individuals who battle enormous odds and work towards changing their society for the better, Ladies Study Group, a platform created by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in 1966 to empower and encourage women, shortlists NGOs every year for the Ladies Study Group Charitable Trust Annual Award. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Team of first All India Services Expedition to Mt. Everest calls on PM
Mar 28, 2015, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): A five-member team, which is embarking on the first All India Services Expedition to Mt. Everest, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today.
Unplanned turns planned for Irrfan and Deepika at Piku's trailer launch
Mar 28, 2015, at 04:52 pm
Mumbai, Mar 27 (IBNS) Not very often do you see co-stars being colour coordinated at an event unless it's planned.
4,35,000 people connected to support cause of Housing and Sanitation
Mar 27, 2015, at 10:55 pm
Bangalore, Mar 27 (IBNS): Marking the peak of the Habitat for Humanity Youth BUILD 2015 campaign had a record number of Habitat volunteers mobilized. More than 4, 34,000 people across the country participated in various activities of building homes and sanitation facilities.
Roar gets accolades at FICCI BAF Awards 2015
Mar 27, 2015, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai, Mar 26 (IBNS): Roar: Tigers Of The Sundarbans is a film unlike any other. Produced by Abis Rizvi and directed by Kamal Sadanah, it revolves around the majestic yet dangerous tigers of the Sundarbans area of West Bengal and their complicated relationship with humans.
Gallery Sanskriti celebrates 25 years of artistic indulgence
Mar 27, 2015, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): Gallery Sanskriti, a leading art gallery in Kolkata, commenced the first exhibition for it's silver jubilee anniversary celebration on Thursday.
MoU between Indian Army, ICICI Bank
Mar 26, 2015, at 05:00 pm
New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Indian Army and ICICI Bank on the Defence Salary Package on Wednesday.
Nargis Fakhri features on AsiaSpa's 11th anniversary issue cover
Mar 26, 2015, at 04:58 pm
Actress Nargis Fakhri featured on the cover of AsiaSpa's 11th anniversary issue. She was shot by Rohan Shrestha. Nargis was styled by Archana Walavalkar while her hair and makeup was done by Subhash Vagal.
Kalki Koechlin has watched Theory of Everything thrice
Mar 26, 2015, at 04:33 pm
Mumbai, Mar 25 (IBNS): Actress Kalki Koechlin has got rave reviews for her performance in Margarita with a Straw. The film was screened across festivals and Kalki's performance was spoken about in high reverence by one and all.
Hunterrr team holds open discussion on the film
Mar 25, 2015, at 07:24 pm
The team of Hunterrr kept a special press conference on Tuesday where the audience who had come to watch the film could discuss the film after watching it. It was an open forum where people could discuss their views on the film and pose questions to the makers. Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Gulshan Devaiah, Radhika Apte and the director Harshavardhan Kulkarni were part of this discussion. It was a very candid conversation where the audience shared their thoughts on the film and asked the makers about the film.
Shraddha Kapoor attends aunt Padmini's play
Mar 25, 2015, at 05:44 pm
Actress Shraddha Kapoor watched aunt, Padmini Kolhapure's play 'Baap Ka Baap' at Rang Sharda on Sunday (March 22, 2015). Along with Shraddha, present at the play was her mother, Shivangi Kapoor and aunt Padmini Kolhapure.
Kangana celebrates b'day at 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns poster launch
Mar 25, 2015, at 05:32 pm
Actress Kangana Ranaut, who turned 28 years of age on Monday (March 23, 2015), celebrated her birthday at 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' poster launch in Delhi. The actress was seen wearing Dior Gown, Christian Louboutin , Miu Miu necklace for her birthday party.
JLR introduces locally manufactured Range Rover Evoque in India
Mar 25, 2015, at 05:26 pm
Pune, Mar 24 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover has announced that the award-winning Range Rover Evoque will be added to its Pune manufacturing facility to support sales growth in the local market.
Rajkummar Rao turns heads in Japanese fest inspired suit at LFW
Mar 24, 2015, at 10:39 pm
Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS): The national-award winning actor, Rajkummar Rao walked the runway for Kunal Anil Tanna on Day 5 at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2015.
Shahid, Arjun walk LFW ramp for Kunal Rawal
Mar 24, 2015, at 10:37 pm
Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Young designer Kunal Rawal reinvented Indian and western designs in his signature masculine look at LFW this season.
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy team attends the derby
Mar 23, 2015, at 08:54 pm
Sushant Singh Rajput along with his female leads from Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, Swastika Mukhrjee and Divya Menon, attended the derby on Sunday (March 22, 2015) at Maha Lakshmi Race Course in Mumbai. The three watched the race and cheered for all the horses and jocks. Post which they even handed over the trophy to the winners.
LFW: Kunal Anil Tanna, Mandira Bedi and Aartivijay Gupta's collections showcased
Mar 23, 2015, at 07:56 pm
Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS) : She has always created amazing prints whether it was doodles, legendary Indian heroes or French couture images. For Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 Aartivijay Gupta brought a colourful dimension to her creations with “My World of Glass†inspired by mosaic.
Shivan & Narresh presented a colourful bouquet of cruise and resort styles at LFW
Mar 23, 2015, at 07:37 pm
Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS) : Around the poolside of the Palladium Hotel, fashionistas gathered to view the collection of India's top swim and cruise wear designers. Creators of amazing fashion for 'in' and 'out' of the water, Shivan & Narresh internationally renowned names, took the audience on a fashionable holiday with their "Henri’s Garden" collection at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.
LFW: Farah Sanjana ,Karleo by Karan Berry, Leon Vaz brought fashionable trends on the ramp
Mar 23, 2015, at 07:28 pm
Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS) Ace designer Farah Sanjana showcased her demure but daring collection called ‘The Military Diva’ at the Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Summer/Resort 2015.
LFW: Tarun Tahiliani's vibrant, iconic collection inspired by The Singh Twins' paintings
Mar 23, 2015, at 07:23 pm
Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS): It was a casual walk in a museum that inspired India’s ace couturier to create a vibrant colourful collection. Reliance Trends presented The Czar of Couture, Tarun Tahiliani’s “Past Modern†collection inspired by the work of The Singh Twins at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.