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Fanetta launches puja collection in presence of Sudipa Chatterjee

Sep 29, 2018, at 10:41 pm

Fanetta 'Crowned with laurels', a unique multi label designer store by budding designer Abhishruti Dutta, has recently launched their puja collection in presence of television personality and screenplay writer Sudipa Chatterjee. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Toronto's India Day Parade pays tribute to Indian multiculturalism

Aug 21, 2018, at 01:35 pm

Toronto's downtown turned into a celebration square on Sunday (Aug 19, 2018) for India's 72nd Independence Day as Panorama India, with the support of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, hosted the 19th India Day Grand Parade at Nathan Phillips Square. Bollywood actor Jimmy Sheirgill marshalled the 20-float parade that began at the square before moving down Dundas and Yonge Street, and back along Queen. Dinesh Bhatia, Consul General of India in Toronto, inaugurated the festival.

Amit Shah attacks Mamata in Kolkata Rally

Aug 11, 2018, at 05:39 pm

Attacking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the illegal immigrants and vote bank politics, BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday (Aug 11, 2018) addressed a rally of its youth wing in Kolkata, thundering that the huge gathering proved that there is going to be a change in West Bengal. He attacked the TMC chief over NRC as expected. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Soccer for a Cause

Aug 04, 2018, at 06:34 pm

CRY – Child Rights and You, one of India’s leading NGOs working for child rights, organised a tournament called Aon-CRY Soccer for Child Rights in Bangalore, where teams from 23 Corporate Bigwigs locked horns all day on Aug 4t to grab the Champion’s trophy and yet championing child right.  

Mamata Banerjee joins Rath Yatra celebration in Kolkata

Jul 14, 2018, at 06:45 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee graced the inauguration of the ISKCON Rath Yatra celebration in Kolkata on Saturday (July 14, 2018). Celebrities like actress-turned Trinamool Congress MP Moonmoon Sen, Bhagyashree and Tollywood actress Srabanti also attended the event among thousands of others. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Music of Chhandasi Creation's Abar Basanta Bilap launched

Jul 09, 2018, at 10:54 am

The music of Chhandasi Creation's Bengali film Abar Basanta Bilap, which has been directed by Rajesh Dutta and Ipsita Roy Sarkar, has been launched recently in the city. The launching event was graced by West Bengal Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, veteran actress Moon Moon Sen, actors Bihu Mukherjee and Anubhav Kanjilal.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Aqua Social Sundowrner fashion show presents luxury collection feel couture

Jun 28, 2018, at 06:43 pm

Aqua Social Sundowrner fashion show presented luxury collection feel couture by Souvick S on Sunday. The fashion show was curated by Kaushik and Rajat. Images by Avishek Mitra

ISKON Kolkata hosts Jagannath Snana Yatra 2018

Jun 28, 2018, at 06:37 pm

ISKON Kolkata on Thursday (June 28, 2018) organised the Jagannath Snana Yatra 2018 in the city of joy

Urvashi Rautela launches electronics store Tech adda in Kolkata

Jun 16, 2018, at 12:04 pm

Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela launched electronics store Tech adda in Kolkata on Friday (Jun 15, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Bhaijaan Elo Re star-cast launches Ramadan special menu with underprivileged children

May 25, 2018, at 05:32 am

The star-cast of upcoming Bengali film Bhaijaan Elo Re, Srabanti Chatterjee and Payel Sarkar, along with director Joydip Mukherjee launched a special menu for Ramadan with underprivileged children of Hope Foundation at The GT Route, a multi-cuisine restaurant of Jameson Inn Shiraz, Kolkata on Saturday (May 19, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Title track of Uma launched in Kolkata

May 21, 2018, at 08:11 pm

The title track of upcoming Bengali film Uma was launched in presence of several actors and singers on Saturday (May 19, 2018). Tollywood actors Srabanti Chatterjee, Rudranil Ghosh, Sayantika Banerjee, director Srijit Mukherji, singer Rupankar Bagchi were present at the launch. Uma is slated to release on Jun 8 under the banner of SVF Entertainments . Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sourav Ganguly named Kraft Heinz Complan’s West Bengal brand ambassador

May 11, 2018, at 11:54 pm

Kraft Heinz Complan’s new brand campaign focuses on protein and its deficiency amongst kids. Ex-Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has been brought on board as the brand ambassador for West Bengal.  Sankalp Potbhare, MD kraft Heinz, addressed the media and talked about the hidden hunger and protein deficit amongst Indian kids and how Complan is trying to bridge the gap by providing better nutrition through their health drink. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Mahindra & Mahindra launches new range of tractors

May 05, 2018, at 11:04 pm

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has launched the technologically advanced range of tractors in Kolkata on Friday (May 4, 2018). Shubhabrata Saha Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing,Farm Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., was present at the launching event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Kartik Aaryan launches Skechers' next generation transition running shoes Go Run 6

May 05, 2018, at 10:51 pm

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has launched American footwear company Sketchers' next generation transition running shoes, GO RUN 6, in the city on Friday (May 4, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Kolkatans pay tribute to Satyajit Ray on his birth anniversary

May 03, 2018, at 05:27 am

With Wednesday (May 2, 2018) marking the birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray, several people from different walks of life paid tribute to the legendary filmmaker at his house in Kolkata in the presence of his son Sandip Ray. On this occasion, a book on his film 'Chiriyakhana' was also launched.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata metro harassment: Protesters indulge in hugging at Tollygunge station

May 03, 2018, at 05:23 am

Kolkata youth in huge number came out to protest against the moral policing that the city witnessed on Monday night where a couple was allegedly harassed and beaten up by mob for hugging each other in a Kolkata metro train. In an act to protest against the moral policing, protesters were seen hugging each other at Tollygunge metro station holding placards raised in support of public display of affection. Some were also seen hugging inside the train compartments.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Fashion brand Max launches new summer collection

Apr 18, 2018, at 09:02 pm

With the onset of summer, fashion brand Max launched its new collection for the season last week. Anjan Dutt and Anindya Chatterjee, the lead actors of Bengali film Aami Ashbo Phirey, were present to grace the occasion. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Voylla unveils new line of jewellery, recreates Bengali art form Kantha

Apr 17, 2018, at 08:05 pm

Indian jewellery brand Voylla unveiled its new line of jewellery by recreating Bengali art form Kantha on Friday (Apr 13, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

West Bengal: Lalgarh forest tiger found dead

Apr 13, 2018, at 11:00 pm

A matured Royal Bengal Tiger, which was captured by a camera-trap in Lalgarh forest in West Bengal's West Medinipur district in March, was found dead at Baghghora forest in Lalgarh on Friday (Apr 13, 2018) morning. Images by IBNS.  

Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly interact, share moments in Kolkata

Apr 08, 2018, at 03:17 pm

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his predecessor Sourav Ganguly have interacted and shared several lights moments in Kolkata on Saturday (Apr 7, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Agrimitra Paul launch refurbished boutique Bunkaari India

Mar 28, 2018, at 02:00 am

Award winning poet-novelist Nabaneeta Dev Sen and fashion designer Agnimitra Paul launched the refurbished boutique Bunkaari India in Kolkata on Friday (Mar 23, 2018). The refurbished Bunkaari India has been launched with attire collections of both men and women.

Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter shoot at Victoria Memorial for Dhadak

Mar 27, 2018, at 07:08 pm

Late Bollywood icon Sridevi's daughter Janhvi Kapoor and actor Ishaan Khatter were shooting for their upcoming Hindi film Dhadak at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on Monday (Mar 26, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Jhanvi Kapoor shoots in Kolkata for her debut film Dhadak

Mar 24, 2018, at 05:39 am

Late Bollywood icon Sridevi's daughter Jhanvi Kapoor is all set to make her debut in the Hindi film industry with Dhadak. The debutant actress was in the city to shoot for her upcoming film on Friday (Mar 23, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Starbucks opens its stores in Kolkata

Mar 22, 2018, at 02:29 am

American coffee house chain Starbucks has finally opened its stores in Kolkata in a star-studded gathering on Tuesday. Starbucks, which has kept its feet in Kolkata for the first time, opened three stores on the same day in a city which eagerly waited for the chain to open shops here. Tata Starbucks Private Limited which opened the coffee shops is a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Global Beverages and Starbucks Coffee of the US. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Kerala Tourism holds interactive session in Kolkata

Mar 19, 2018, at 06:57 pm

The Kerala Tourism has recently held an interactive session to share the plans for the year along with the new initiatives in God's own country.

Yami Gautam visits Kolkata, promotes new range of Samsung phones

Mar 18, 2018, at 06:26 am

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam visited Kolkata to promote the new range of Samsung phones, S9 and S9+, on Friday (Mar 16, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Motorola brings shopping experience to Kolkata with store Moto Hub

Mar 15, 2018, at 03:51 am

Motorola has brought all its products in one store Moto Hub in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Jaguar Land Rover India inaugurates new showroom in Kolkata

Mar 15, 2018, at 03:44 am

Jaguar Land Rover India has announced the opening of Lexus Motors’ new showroom facility in the Rajarhat area of Kolkata recently. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sanmarg holds Aparajita 2018 in Kolkata

Mar 15, 2018, at 03:30 am

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji and other personalities in diverse fields were awarded by Aparajita 2018, which was organised by leading Hindi daily Sanmarg, in Kolkata on Tuesday (Mar 13, 2018). Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Bhamla Group announces launch of first retail store of Beauty Palace in Kolkata

Mar 09, 2018, at 02:57 am

Bhamla Group has announced the launch of their first retail store of India’s largest professional and consumer cosmetics product enterprise Beauty Palace in Kolkata. Images by IBNS