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Kerala IAS officer N Prashanth aka 'Collector Bro' suspended for calling senior bureaucrat 'psychopath' | Manipur: 11 suspected Kuki militants killed in retaliation against attack on CRPF post in Jiribam | Man who issued death threat to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan arrested from Chhattisgarh | RG Kar: Arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy claims ex-Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal framed him in the case | UK PM approves world's second 6th-gen stealth fighter aircraft developed to counter Russia, China | Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov calls on PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership | Karnataka Minister sparks row with racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy | BJP urges EC to 'reprimand, censure' Rahul Gandhi for spreading 'lies' in Maharashtra poll campaign | 10 suspected Kuki insurgents killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jibram, curfew imposed | A lot of countries are nervous about the US, India not among them: Jaishankar

Jeep India launches Jeep Meridian at Rs 29.90 lakhs

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Kolkata: Jeep Meridian was launched at an introductory price of Rs 29.90 lakhs (Ex-showroom India) on Thursday. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that generates 125 kW (170 HP) at 3,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 350 Nm available between 1,750-2,500 rpm. Among the most fuel-efficient SUVs in the D-segment, the Jeep Meridian delivers a fuel economy of up to 16.2 km/l (ARAI certified)

Rituparna Sengupta unveils New Town Sarbojanin logo

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Tollywood superstar Rituparna Sengupta unveiled the logo of New Town Sarbojanin Durgotsav Samithi, which is planning to organise its first Durga Puja, at the Kolkata Press Club Wednesday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Belashuru collection launched by popular saree manufacturing chain

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Popular saree manufacturing chain Priya Gopal Bishoyi Monday launched the new collection of sarees from upcoming Bengali film Belashuru (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS) 

Court-mandated survey and videography of Gyanvapi Mosque ends amid heavy security

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Court-mandated survey and videography of Gyanvapi Mosque ends amid heavy security

Anik Dutta's much-awaited film 'Aparajito' premiered in Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

The star-studded premiere of Anik Dutta's much-awaited film 'Aparajito' was held in Kolkata on Friday (May 13, 2022).  Besides the cast comprising Jeetu Kamal, Saayoni Ghosh, Anusha Vishwanathan,Mahul Brahma and Anashua Majumdar, renowned filmmaker Aparna Sen was present among others. Filmmaker  Srijit Mukherji was present with his wife Rafiath Rashid Mithila. The film attempts to capture legendary filmmaker late Satyajit Ray's struggle to make his first film Pather Panchali, which later turned out to be a cult movie.

Barkha Dutt signs her latest book To Hell And Back in Starmark Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Award winning senior journalist and author Barkha Dutt was in Kolkata to sign a few copies of her latest book To Hell And Back at a Starmark store.

Senco Gold & Diamonds pays tribute to Satyajit Ray on 101st birth anniversary

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Senco Gold & Diamonds announced an exclusive 3-day exhibition to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Christened as ‘HeeRay Manik’ (which literally means Diamond Gemstone), Senco Gold & Diamonds is showcasing 28 exclusive pieces of handcrafted jewellery inspired by Ray’s 28 iconic films from Apr 29-May 1 at Gallery Gold Art Centre, Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Darshana Banik launches new menu at Biryani by Kilo Gariahat outlet

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Actress-model Darshana Banik tastes Biryani at Biryani by Kilo at Gariahat outlet (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Mimi Chakraborty unveils Tanishq's Poila Boishakh collection

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Tollywood actress-MP Mimi Chakraborty unveiled jewellery brand Tanishq's new collection, named Uttama, for the upcoming Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year last Sunday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Mother Dairy launches new TVC for Mishti Doi, features Abir Chattrejee

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Sanjay Sharma, Business Head – Dairy Products, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd, was present in Kolkata on Monday (Apr 11, 2022) when a new TVC for their Misti Doi (sweet curd), featuring actor Abir Chatterjee, was launched. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS 

West Bengal: Vel Vel festival in Bandel

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Glimpses of Vel Vel festival in West Bengal's Bandel. The festival is an annual celebration by a Tamil population in the region. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Miss Universe Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu arrives in New Delhi

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu arrives in New Delhi for the first time since winning the crown.

SVF hosts 'Shubho Mahurat' of Arindam Sil's Byomkesh and Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

SVF Entertainment hosted the 'Shubho Mahurat' of their two upcoming projects-Arindam Sil's Byomkesh and Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon. Sil's Byomkesh stars Abir Chatterjee, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, Sohini and others. Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon stars Abir Chatterjee, Arjun Chakraborty, Ishaa Saha, Saurav Das and others. Karnasubarna Guptodhan goes to the floor from March 27.

India celebrates Holi

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

NEW DELHI MAR 18 (UNI) : Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi celebrates Holi at his residence, in New Delhi on Friday 

Flower Holi at Yamuna ghat in Vrindavan

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Flower Holi at Yamuna ghat in Vrindavan.Images by Suryodoy Mandal

Vrindavan all set to celebrate Holi

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

The mood in Lord Krishna's birthplace Vrindavan (actual birthplace is 10 km away in Mathura, all part of Braj Bhumi in Uttar Pradesh) is all set for its famous annual Holi (the festival of colours) celebration after a gap of almost two years owing to the pandemic. Photographer Suryodoy Mandal captures the scenes at the temples of Vrindavan, including the famous Banke Bihari and ISKCON temples. Devotees are seen hustling to have a glance of the deity of Krishna at the Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan.

Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

A mega drone show involving 1000 drones lit up the sky, during the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on Jan 29, 2022. Image: PIB/UNI 

Jammu and Kashmir: Jamia market closed down to protest against arrest of two women

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Srinagar: Jamia market closed in down town Srinagar on Friday in protest against arrest of two women for raising slogans after the killing of two militants at Rangreth. Images: UNI

India's Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

India's Harnaaz Sandhu, who is from Punjab, was crowned Miss Universe 2021 on Sunday. (Image Credit: UNI/Xinhua)

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar witnesses encounter between terrorists, security forces

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Security forces at encounter site at Rangreth, outskirts of the Srinagar city where two unidentified militants got killed in the shootout on Monday (November 13, 2021).Image: UNI

Shyam Sundar Jewellers presents 9th edition of Sharad Sundari

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers presented the 9th edition of Sharad Sundari at Calcutta Boating Club on Nov 27, 2021 (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Subhashree Ganguly launches Groviva in Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Tollywood actress Subhashree Ganguly last week launched child nutrition brand Groviva. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Curtain raiser of Sharad Sundari 2021

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

The Curtain-raiser of Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers In Association With 'Khukumoni' Sindoor & Aalta 'SHARAD SUNDARI 2021' was presented at Spring Club on Nov 9. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Where men cross-dress to welcome goddess Jagadhatri in West Bengal

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

In a unique tradition that dates back to over 200 years, men (read straight men) in a West Bengal town near Kolkata ritually bid farewell to goddess Jagadhatri  dressed up as women in sari.  Tetultala Jagadhatri Maa Puja in Bhadreswar in Hooghly district this year stepped into 229 years of worshipping Jagadharti, another reincarnation of Goddess Durga. Here the men cross-dress since the British period to hail the goddess with Barandala (the bamboo tray). The tradition began when women were supposedly advised not to go out. IBNS Images by Avishek Mitra

BJP MP Hema Malini worships cows on Gopastami in Vrindavan

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

MATHURA, NOV 11 (UNI): BJP MP Hema Malini worshipping cows on the occasion of Gopastami in Vrindavan near Mathura on Thursday.

Goods train derails in UP's Shri Krishnanagar

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

LUCKNOW, NOV 11 (UNI):- A fractured rail seen on the spot of a major derailment of a goods train at Shri Krishnanagar on Sultanpur-Zafrabad section in Lucknow Division on Thursday. UNI

Devotees worship the rising sun at the banks of Yamuna in Delhi

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

NEW DELHI, NOV 11 (UNI)- Devotees offering prayer to the rising sun in Yamuna river on the occasion of Chhat Puja festival in New Delhi on Thursday. UNI

Chhath devotees worshipping the rising sun in Prayagraj

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

PRAYAGRAJ, NOV 11 (UNI):- Chhat devotees offering prayer to the rising Sun on the occasion of Chhath Puja festival, in the Ganga river in Prayagraj on Thursday. UNI

Vendors sell traditional Kashmiri firepot 'Kangri' in Srinagar

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Srinagar/UNI: A vendor sells 'Kangri', the traditional Kashmiri firepot, as he waits for customers in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Glimpse of people buying decorative lights ahead of Diwali in Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:54 pm

KOLKATA, NOV 2 (UNI):- People buying decorative lights ahead of Diwali festival in Kolkata on Tuesday.