6th Phase of General Elections-2014
Apr 24, 2014, at 09:31 pm
Women voters standing in a queue to cast their votes, at a polling booth, during the 6th Phase of General Elections-2014, in Tamil Nadu on April 24, 2014.
American Center celebrates Earth Day
Apr 24, 2014, at 07:06 pm
Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): The American Center, Kolkata, in collaboration with the Earth Day Network and Banglanatak.com, on Tuesday celebrated the Earth Day with 80 Kolkata school children.
Vivekananda College celebrates World Book Day
Apr 24, 2014, at 06:50 pm
Vivekananda College, Thakupukur, observed the 'World Book Day' at the college on Wednesday (April 23, 2014) in Kolkata. Organised by the Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication of the college, several eminent personalities including Dr.Tapan Kumar Poddar, Principal, Vivekananda College , Film director Pradipta Bhattacharyya , Dr. Biplab Loho Chowdhury, Professor, Centre for Journalism and Mass Communication, Visva Bharaati, Professor Maumita Chowdhury, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College, Dr. Subarna Kumar Das, Professor, Jadavpur University, Prof.Santanu Banerjee , Head , Dept. of Mass communication & Videography , Vidyasagar University and Mr. Sujoy Dhar- Reuters correspondent & Editor of India Blooms News Service were present at the event. A photography exhibition, organized by the Centre for Photojournalism and Videography, Vivekananda College, was inaugurated by Pradipta Bhattacharyya on Wednesday.
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:54 pm
Singer Usha Uthup was present at an event organised by FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) in Kolkata on Tuesday (April 22, 2014). She interacted on the topic 'A karaoke evening in retro style'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:47 pm
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:42 pm
Director Amole Gupte visited Kolkata on Tuesday (April 22, 2014) as he spoke on his next film Hawaa Hawaai. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Local talents paint Kolkata trams in bright colours
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:37 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS) : Kolkata's heritage transport, tram had a rendezvous with art aficionados, artists,school students and children of Kolkata at the culmination of 'Camel Art Week' , here on Saturday. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury
Rituparna, Debojit launch 'Panchforon'
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta and playback singer Debojit Saha on Monday launched the Bengali music album 'Panchforon' by music band Liquid, here.
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:18 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Bollywood film director Subhash Ghai commenting on his upcoming flick 'Kaanchi', on Monday here said that, the movie promotes the voice of the youths against political tangles. Images by Avishek Mitra
Air Chief Marshal visits Air Command in Allahabad
Apr 22, 2014, at 07:54 pm
Allahabad, Apr 21 (IBNS): Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha and his wife Lily Raha on Monday visited Headquarters Central Air Command in Allahabad.
AFC: Pune to host Hong Kong champions Kitchee SC
Apr 22, 2014, at 07:47 pm
Pune, Apr 21 (IBNS): Pune FC will be playing for pride and eager to finish their first-ever continental campaign on a high when they host Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC in a final round Group-H encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex, in Pune on Tuesday. image: Pune FC
'Take One' casts attends special screening in Kolkata theatre
Apr 21, 2014, at 05:06 pm
A special screening of director Mainak Bhaumik’s film 'Take One' was held at Priya Cinema in Kolkata on Friday (April 18, 2014). The film features actors Swastika Mukhejee, Rahul, Arindam Sil and Sampurna in lead roles. Images by IBNS
Prosenjit, Arpita star in 'Force'
Apr 21, 2014, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Essel Vision Productions and NIdeasCreations &Productions Pvt Ltd. announced their forthcoming movie ‘Force’ which will feature Tollywood actors Prosenjit and Arpita Chatterjee in lead roles. Images by IBNS
Bengali film 'Ramdhanu' promo launched
Apr 17, 2014, at 08:25 pm
The theatrical trailer of the upcoming Tollywood film, 'Ramdhanu-The Rainbow' by director duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee was launched on Tuesday (Apr 15, 2014) at the Priya cinema hall in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were actress Gargi Roy Chowdhury and the protagonist of the movie little Akashneel Mitra. The film is inspired from Suchitra Bhattacharya’s story 'Ramdhanu Rang'. This is a father-mother-son story and the struggle they go through to get their son into school. It is a story of a child who has his own world and dreams are crushed by the ambitions of his parents. Images by IBNS
92.7 Big FM celebrates 'Big Barsho Baron'
Apr 17, 2014, at 08:18 pm
Radio station 92.7 Big FM on Wednesday (Apr 16, 2014) celebrated the 'Big Barsho Baron' (the advent of Bengali New Year) and launched the new communication line, 'Ei naba-barshe hok aaro katha…aaro bangaliyana', in Kolkata. The communication line focuses on urging listeners to talk more about ‘Bangaliana’ and brings to highlight all those elements with which a Bengali grows up, is proud of, is emotional with and relates to at any given point of time. Bengali singers Shubhomita and Rupankar Bagchi enthralled the audiences with their performances. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Designer Rajlakshmi hosts fashion evening in Kolkata
Apr 17, 2014, at 08:05 pm
Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS) Pianist and fashion designer Rajlakhsmi Ghosh hosted a fashion evening which celebrated woman power here. In the unique event a host of ladies from different fields, all top achievers in their respective fields, walked the ‘Red Carpet’ of Palladian lounge of Bengal Chambers of Commerce donning the creations of Rajlakhsmi Ghosh.
Subhash Ghai tours to promote film
Apr 16, 2014, at 07:07 pm
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is currently touring the country with the lead actors in his upcoming film Kaanchi. The Showman, along with Mishti and Kartik Aaryan, is visiting 9 cities, attending and organizing events.
Asif Basra mistaken for real life 'Peer Baba'
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:45 pm
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS) Actor Asif Basra has now added another feather to his cap. During the shoot of his upcoming movie 'Yeh hai Bakrapur', Asif, who portrays the character of a quirky ‘Peer Baba’, was mistaken to be one in real life by the residents of the village where the movie was being filmed.
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:29 pm
Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): Actor Rajeev Khandelwal is on his "Samrat & Co." promotion spree.He is hopping from city to city, promoting their upcoming film and on Tuesday visited the City of Joy, Kolkata and was seen at a press conference for the promotion of his movie "Samrat & Co." by Kaushik Ghatak held at INOX, South City Mall.
AMP Vaisaakkhi celebrates foundation day
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:22 pm
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): AMP Vaisaakkhi, a G+8 storey commercial building in Kolkata's Salt Lake area by AMP Universal Realty Private Limited, celebrated its foundation day on Tuesday on the auspicious occasion of Poila Boisakh or Bengali New Year.
Toxic waste spill at Essar's Power Plant in Singrauli
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, Apr 15 (IBNS): In yet another stark example of massive negligence, the mud wall that lined the fly ash dyke of Essar Energy’s Mahan-I (600MW) thermal power plant in Singrauli collapsed leading to fly ash-laden water seeping into Khairahi village, the Greenpeace said on Tuesday.
Taj Bengal hosts preview of Marc Thuet's culinary
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:12 pm
Kolkata's Taj Bengal on Monday (April 14, 2014) hosted a tete-a-tete and preview of French culinary masterpieces of Marc Thuet, who is an internationally acclaimed gourmet chef and renowned television personality.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
"Music F Fatafati" logo launched
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:07 pm
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): Misra Group of Companies has recently launched the logo of their 24-hours Bengali Music Channel – Music F-Fatafati. The logo was launched in the presence of Bengali actors Ankush and Subhasree.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Designer Debasree launches online store
Apr 16, 2014, at 05:56 pm
Kolkata based designer Debasree on Sunday (April 13, 2014) launched her online store. Her online store will have all her collections of saris, churidars, kurta, dhoti and shirts for men, western outfits, bags, jwellery and accessories. With the launch of her online store, Debasree has also planned to launch her Poila Baishak collection namely “Biyaâ€. Bengali films actress Rituparna Sengupta was present at the launch. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
AAP rolls out outdoor campaign in Mumbai
Apr 16, 2014, at 05:47 pm
Mumbai, Apr 15 (IBNS): In an attempt to woo voters, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has now opted for outdoor hoarding campaign here. The AAP has joined the race of winning maximum seats in Lok Sabha Election 2014.
Bengal celebrates New Year with puja
Apr 15, 2014, at 10:55 pm
West Bengal and the Bengali community on Tuesday (April 15, 2014) celebrated the auspicious occasion of Poila Baishakh (the first day of the Bengali calendar), which marks the 'Nababarsho' or the Bengali new year. Traditionally, businesses start this day with a new ledger, clearing out the old debts. The shops generally hosts a 'puja' and invites the customers to clear old debts. Images of puja being offered at Kalighat temple of goddess Kali. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Jewellery artisans across Bengal awarded
Apr 14, 2014, at 04:26 pm
Jewellery artisans across West Bengal were awarded to honour the art of jewellery making at “Swarna Shilpa Samman 2014†in Kolkata on Saturday (April 12, 2014). Hosted by Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers, the event witnessed the presence of Bengali film actors Soumitra Chattapadhyay and Rituparna Sengupta. It was followed by a Grand Musical Soiree to celebrate the spirit of oneness between India and Bangladesh-Epar Bangla Opar Bangla-with a Jugalbandi between the Indi-Pop queen Usha Uthup and veteran Bangladeshi Folk Singer Runa Laila. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
American Center screens The Revolutionary Optimists
Apr 14, 2014, at 01:54 am
Kolkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): The American Center Kolkata along with Prayasam, a nonprofit organization working with children for their rights and empowerment, recently screened the documentary 'The Revolutionary Optimists', to mark the World Health Day, here. Images by Avishek Mitra
Apr 14, 2014, at 01:19 am
A first time female voter displaying her voter identity card, at a polling booth during the 4th Phase of Lok Sabha General Elections-2014, in Sikkim on April 12, 2014.