Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Russian Federation
Nov 13, 2014, at 06:58 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Russian Federation, Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 13, 2014.
Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Malaysia
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:45 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mr. Najib Razak, at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 12, 2014.
Mary Kom, other athletes felicitated
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:32 pm
Olympic medallist M C Mary Kom, who also won Gold in the Asian Games this year in South Korea, was in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 11, 2014) at the invitation of Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd which chose to honour the Asian Games athletes who won medals. Ajay Khanna, Vice President & Country Head, Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd felicitated the medal winning sponsored athletes of Asian Games, 2014 on the occasion of Herbalife’s 15th year Anniversary celebration. Besides Mary Kom, other athletes were Dipika Pallikal (bronze in Women’s Singles), Heena Sidhu (bronze in 25 m air pistol Women’s team event) and H.N Girisha (bronze in Men’s High Jump) Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
KIFF: Starry filmfest pays tribute to Suchitra Sen
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:28 pm
A day after its inauguration in the presence of Bollywood stars, Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) witnessed a day of events and screening of films from across the word on Wednesday (Nov 11, 2014). The first day's highlights included opening of an exhibition on late screen goddess Suchitra Sen. Daughter Moon Moon Sen, actor and festival committee chairman Ranjit Mullick, painter Shuvaprasanna, who also is the Chairman of Exhibition Committee, were present at the opening of the show on Suchitra where several familiar and rare images of the enigmatic screen diva's life are displayed. A booklet on Sen was also released. Also spotted during the day was actress Tanuja- who had starred in many Bengali films- with her daughter Tanisha. Actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar, who is a member of the jury this year, was seen catching up on films. Long queues of cine lovers were also witnessed at the main Nandan complex which sported a carnival like look. Youngsters were seen crowding the complex to gaze at stars and capture them in images and selfies for their social media posts. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
'Kill Dil' actors visit Jaipur
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh, Parineeti Chopra and Ali Zafar visited jaipur city on Sunday (Nov 9, 2014) to promote their film, Kill Dil. After having an interaction with the media, the actors made it to the Jagatpura Shooting Range. Kill Dil is all set to release on Nov 14.
Vedanta Foundation launches chartered accountancy coaching centre in Thane
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:14 pm
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Vedanta Foundation on Tuesday launched a new coaching centre at Vedanta College of Management and Information Technology in Thane.
Deepika gets sporty on the sets of Piku
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:04 pm
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Deepika Padukone, who is currently busy shooting in Kolkata for Shoojit Sircar's film 'Piku' seems to be really enjoying herself. The actress was spotted playing a game of Badminton on the sets, looking every bit of a sportsperson, just like her father.
Kill Dil team makes Kapil laugh
Nov 12, 2014, at 05:59 pm
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The 'Kill Dil' team recently attended 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' and the show was a laugh riot.
P.K. song launched in Delhi by Aamir, HIrani
Nov 12, 2014, at 05:46 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) Aamir Khan’s next with Raj Kumar Hirani, P.K., launched it’s first song titled Tharki Chokro in Delhi. The event was attended by Raj Kumar Hirani, Aamir Khan, lyricist Swanand Kirkire, music composers Ajay – Atul as well as the singer and popular Indian Idol 5 contestant, Swaroop Khan.
Pranab Mukherjee lighting the lamp
Nov 11, 2014, at 10:23 pm
The Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari being presented a book entitled "Empire to Independence", authored by Maj. General (Retd.) Shri Jai Krishan Kaushik, in New Delhi on November 11, 2014.
Narendra Modi arrives in Nay Pyi Taw
Nov 11, 2014, at 10:06 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi waving to the dignitaries, on his departure to Myanmar, in New Delhi on November 11, 2014.
Nusrat launches Max store in Kolkata
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:57 pm
Bengali actress Nusrat Jahan inaugurated the 4th Max store at Avani Riverside Mall in Kolkata on Sunday (Nov 9. 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Christopher C Doyle's The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret launched in Kolkata
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:55 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland Ltd., hosted the launch of Christopher C Doyle’s 'The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret' at its South City Mall outlet here on Friday.
Pranab discusses wide ranging issues with King of Bhutan
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:53 pm
Thimpu, Nov 8 (IBNS) At the invitation of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee paid a State Visit to Bhutan on for the past two days when he held wide ranging discussions with the King of Bhutan.
Ex-Israeli President Shimon Peres meets Sonia Gandhi
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Former Israel President Shimon Peres on Saturday paid a visit to Congress President Sonia Gandhi, at her residence here. Vice President of the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi was also present in the meeting.
Kill Dil cast paints Mumbai neighbourhood bright
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:46 pm
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS) Actors Ali Zafar, Ranveer Singh and Parineeti Chopra painted the town Saturday. The three of them did graffiti inspired by their upcoming film Kill Dil, on the walls of Mahim here.
Anil Kapoor visits Siddhivinayak Temple
Nov 08, 2014, at 11:18 pm
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has a lot to thank lord for this year. The charming actor made a visit to Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Thursday evening (Nov 6, 2014) to thank Lord Ganesha for a successful year and also pray for a good start of his son Harshvardhan's film which will go on floors soon. The actor was accompanied by his wife Sunita Kapoor. They attended the maha-aarti.
Microsoft CODESS for women coders comes to Hyderabad
Nov 08, 2014, at 11:10 pm
Hyderabad / Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): CODESS, a global community for women coders, established by Skype in March 2013 to explore ways to promote gender diversity in the engineering field, was hosted by Microsoft, in Hyderabad on Friday.
Modi being received by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:05 am
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Akhilesh Yadav, on his arrival at Varanasi airport, Uttar Pradesh on November 07, 2014.
Nov 08, 2014, at 05:59 am
The President,Pranab Mukherjee and the King of Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck witnessing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bhutan and India on the Establishment of Nalanda University, at Tashichhodzong, at Thimpu, Bhutan on November 07, 2014.
Lisa Haydon appears in Bigg Boss
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IBNS) The sizzling Lisa Haydon recently made an appearance on the reality show 'Bigg Boss'. The Bollywood beauty was seen interacting with the contestants as a part of a task.
New posters of 'The Shaukeens' released
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:44 pm
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IBNS) Just days prior to the release of upcoming Bollywood movie 'The Shaukeens', the makers have released a series of about ten posters
Finolex ventures into business of managing water
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:32 pm
Pune, Nov 6 (IBNS): Finolex Industries Ltd, manufacturer of PVC Pipes & Fittings and PVC Resins, is now metamorphosing into a company engaged in the business of managing water.
Prosenjit's 'Force' premieres in Kolkata
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:30 pm
The premier of Bengali film actor Prosenjit Chatterjee's latest film 'Force' was held at Inox South City Mall on Thursday (Nov 6, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Prosenjit's 'Force' premieres in Kolkata
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:29 pm
The premier of Bengali film actor Prosenjit Chatterjee's latest film 'Force' was held at Inox South City Mall on Thursday (Nov 6, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:25 pm
Actor Salman Khan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday (Nov 6, 2014).
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:23 pm
Former Israel President Shimon Peres is visiting India from Nov 6-8. As part of his visit, President Peres called on Indian Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi at his Race Course residence in New Delhi on Thursday (Nov 6, 2014).
Prime Minister receives ex-Israeli President Shimon Peres
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi received ex- President of Israel Shimon Peres on Thursday. Shimon Peres congratulated the Prime Minister on his victory in the elections.
Amitabh shoots for 'Piku' in Kolkata's Shyambazar area
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:19 pm
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday shot for Shoojit Siracar’s film 'Piku' while cycling through the streets of Shyambazar in Kolkata. Bachchan is shooting in city after a long gap of 8 years. He was spotted in the city last time while shooting Rituparno Ghosh’s The Last Lear in 2006. ‘Piku’ is a roller coaster ride of a crazy father-daughter relationship essayed by Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone with Irrfan Khan top lining the cast, in a pivotal author backed role. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Harsh Vardhan lighting the lamp
Nov 06, 2014, at 11:22 pm
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan lighting the lamp to inaugurate the Arogya Expo (Health Mela on AYUSH), in New Delhi on November 06, 2014.