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Bengal observes Mahalaya

Sep 30, 2016, at 06:16 pm

The Bengali community, like many others, on Friday (Sept 30, 2016), observed the final day of Pitru-paksha through Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion when one pays tribute to ancestors through prayers, rituals and a dip in the river Ganga. Images By Souvik Das/IBNS

Bhowanipur 75 Palli Sarbojanin Durgotsav to woo pandal hoppers with 45 feet elephant

Sep 26, 2016, at 05:24 pm

Kolkata, Sept 26 (IBNS): The members of Bhowanipur 75 Palli have planned to woo pandal hoppers with a 45 feet elephant. The entire elephant structure is created with cane and paper pulp along with the decorative arshi which is mirror.

Siliguri hosts 'Vartalap in Siliguri' media workshop

Sep 26, 2016, at 05:01 pm

The Additional Director General (M&C), PIB, Kolkata, Debanjan Chakrabarti, Women Activist, Debjani Mitra and the senior journalists of North Bengal lighting the lamp to inaugurate the media workshop- ‘Vartalap in Siliguri', West Bengal on September 24, 2016. Photo by S. Sinha. PIB, Kolkata

Paoli Dam flaunts her new look in Femina Bangla

Sep 23, 2016, at 04:11 am

Actor Paoli Dam unveiled the Pujo special September issue of Femina Bangla on Wednesday (Sept 21, 2016). The actor will be seen on the cover of the Femina Bangla, pujo edition .

Upcoming Tolly film Bastob unveils it first look in Kolkata

Sep 23, 2016, at 03:55 am

Tollywood film Bastob on Monday (Sept 19, 2016) unveiled its first look at an event in Kolkata. Notable actor Soumitra Chatterjee and other members of the film like Debolina Dutta, Debnil Dutta, singer Kausani were present at the occasion. Directed by Shamol Bose the film is slated to be released on November 29, 2016. (Images by Satyajit Shaw/IBNS)

Big B, Taapsee Pannu visit Kolkata to promote Pink

Sep 22, 2016, at 05:19 am

Actor Amitabh Bachchan with his co-star Taapsee Pannu and producer Shoojit Sircar was in Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 21, 2016) to promote his recently released film Pink.

Dipa Karmakar felicitated by The Bengal Chamber

Sep 19, 2016, at 10:44 pm

Feliciation of Olympian Dipa Karmakar by Sutanu Ghosh, President, The Bengal Chamber and Dr. Rupali Basu , President & CEO, Eastern RegionApollo Gleneagles Hospitals in Kolkata on Monday (Sept 19, 2016).

Indian Army share pictures of Uri attack martyrs

Sep 19, 2016, at 09:16 pm

The Indian Army on Monday shared pictures of six Uri attack martyrs.

INIFD hosts its annual exhibition in Kolkata

Sep 19, 2016, at 09:11 pm

Fashion designing institute INIFD on Thursday inaugurated its annual exhibition Thursday at its Lindsay street campus.The exhibition, inaugurated by the Tollywood actor Koneenica Banerjee, showcased installation and architecture from four different zones of India.

Union Minister of State Railways Rajen Gohain addressing the Central Annual Convention & General Body Meeting

Sep 10, 2016, at 08:56 pm

Union Minister of State Railways Rajen Gohain addressing the Central Annual Convention & General Body Meeting of All India Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Railway Employees Association in Kolkata on September 9, 2016. PIB Photo: S.K.Debnath, Kolkata (09-09-2016)

Shopper Stop unveils Puja collection

Sep 10, 2016, at 04:57 am

Lifestyle chain store Shoppers Stop recently organised the inaugural ceremony of Shoppers Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar with Tollywood actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay and actress Priyanka Sarkar at its Forum Mall outlet in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Ladies organisation of FICCI organises interactive session with Ekta Kapoor

Sep 10, 2016, at 04:35 am

FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) on Thursday ( Sept 8, 2016) organised an interactive session with producer Ekta Kapoor on 'The World of Entertainment –A serious Business,' at a Kolkata hotel.

New music album of Amit Kumar launched in Kolkata

Sep 10, 2016, at 04:30 am

Lifestyle chain store Starmark in association with Channel B Entertainment on Friday (Sept 9, 2015) launched Bollywood singer Amit Kumar's new music album Du Chokhe Srabon, composed by Devjit Roy at South City mall outlet in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Audi unveils the new Audi A4

Sep 10, 2016, at 04:24 am

Luxury car maker Audi on Friday (Sept 9, 2016) unveiled the new Audi A4 in Kolkata. The new varient comes with more technical finesse, comfort and sophisticated engine unit.

Rotary International Director Manoj Desai participates in WHAT NEXT session

Sep 05, 2016, at 05:36 am

Rotary International Director Manoj Desai spoke on the upcoming steps the organization will take in the coming years as he participated in WHAT NEXT- a session on Future Vision of Rotary- at Bhasha Bhaban, National Library Auditorium in Kolkata on Saturday (Sept 3, 2016). Images By-Souvik Das/IBNS

Pope Francis declares Mother Teresa as saint, Kolkata celebrates historic moment

Sep 04, 2016, at 10:28 pm

Kolkata celebrated a special moment on Sunday (Sept 4, 2016) when Mother Teresa was declared a saint by Pope Francis officially in the Vatican City in the presence of tens of thousands of her followers and admirers, just 19 years after her death. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)

India beat Puerto Rico

Sep 04, 2016, at 05:19 am

India beat Puerto Rico 4-1 in Mumbai to gift spectators a memorable match at he stadium. Images: AIFF Media

Shraddha Kapoor's photos from Rock On 2 diaries revealed

Sep 01, 2016, at 04:55 am

Straight from the sets of Rock On 2, Shraddha Kapoor says hi to all her fans. The actress looks all geared up for her upcoming movie in her new trendy avatar.

Additional Director General (M&C), PIB, Kolkata, Debanjan Chakrabarti and the senior journalist of Midnapore lighting the lamp

Aug 30, 2016, at 09:50 pm

The Additional Director General (M&C), PIB, Kolkata, Debanjan Chakrabarti and the senior journalist of Midnapore lighting the lamp to inaugurate the media workshop- ‘Vartalap in Midnapore, West Bengal on August 30, 2016. Photo by S. Sinha. PIB, Kolkata

LFW Day 5: Pooja Hegde walks the ramp for Amoh by Jade

Aug 30, 2016, at 05:54 am

Actress Pooja Hegde of Mohenjo Daro fame walked the ramp for designer Amoh by Jade Collection in Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 Day 5, here in Mumbai, on Monday (Aug 29, 2016).

Malaika Arora, Riteish walk down Lakmé Fashion Week Winter ramp

Aug 28, 2016, at 05:27 am

Bollywood beauty Malaika Arora Khan and actor Riteish Deshmukh walked down the ramp at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 on the fourth day of the event on Saturday for designers Shantanu and Nikhil. (Images by Sandip Das/IBNS from Mumbai)

LFW Day 3: Designer Gaurang Shah showcases collection

Aug 27, 2016, at 05:20 am

The day 3 of the Lakme fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016, held in Mumbai, witnessed designer Gaurang Shah showcase his latest collection on Friday (Aug 26, 2016).

LFW Day 2: Designer Kallol Datta showcases his collection

Aug 26, 2016, at 05:34 am

The popular Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016, which is being held in Mumbai, on Thursday (Aug 25, 2016) witnessed designer Kallol Datta exhibiting his collection. (images by Sandip Das)

Kolkata: Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers launches Puja colleciton

Aug 25, 2016, at 05:16 am

Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers launched exclusive Puja Collection of Gold & Diamond Jewellery- “Flight of Fancy”-in the presence of actress Swastika Mukherjee in Kolkata on Wednesday (Aug 24, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

LFW: Kangana Ranaut walks for designer Tarun Tahliani

Aug 25, 2016, at 04:37 am

Actress Kangana Ranaut walked for designer Tarun Tahliani on the opening show of Lakme Fashion Week (Winter Festive 2016) on Tuesday (Aug 23, 2016) in Mumbai. (Images by Sandip Das)

Saroj Jalan showcases utumn-Winter collection “Gulzar” in Kolkata

Aug 23, 2016, at 10:06 pm

Ace designer Saroj Jalan exclusive preview of her latest Autumn-Winter collection “Gulzar” which will be featured in the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week at Mumbai. The designs were showcased by models Lisha Sharma & Ushoshi Sengupta in Kolkata on Friday (Aug 19, 2016). Images by IBNS

Kolkata celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Aug 18, 2016, at 11:22 pm

Citizens of Kolkata on Thursday (Aug 18,2016) celebrated Raksha Bandhan, an occasion celebrated by siblings. Though it is predominantly a Hindu festival, nowadays it is celebrated by people of all religions. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.

Kolkata: Bengali movie Saheb Bibi Golaam's music album launched

Aug 16, 2016, at 01:45 am

The team of Tollywood movie 'Saheb Bibi Golaam' recently lunched the music album of the upcoming Bengali thriller film at a shopping mall in Kolkata. The movie is directed by Pratim D. Gupta and starring Anjan Dutt, Swastika Mukherjee, Ritwick Chakraborty, Parno Mittra, Vikram Chatterjee in lead roles.

Ishtiaque Ahmed of Shiraz,Sudiptaa Chakraborty celebrate first anniversary of GT Route

Aug 15, 2016, at 04:38 pm

Ishtiaque Ahmed, Director, Shiraz Hotels Pvt Ltd and actress Sudiptaa Chakraborty joined to celebrate first anniversary of The GT Route in Kolkata recently Images by IBNS

Bodh – The Store re-launches as one- stop wedding store in Kolkata

Aug 15, 2016, at 04:36 pm

Bodh – The Store reopened in Kolkata recently as one-stop wedding store. Images by IBNS