Short story collections released in Kolkata
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Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Short stories have been considered both an apprenticeship form preceding more lengthy works, and a crafted form in its own right. Believing this ideology, singer, performer and lyricist Surojit Chatterjee and Patrabharati Publishers jointly launched ‘Alpo Kathay Goppo’ a collection of 60 short stories Sunday in the presence of novelist Sanjib Chattopadhyay and poet Krishna Basu at Niranjan Sadan.
The Biker's Cafe showcases Bikers House Special Menu
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Biker's Café, a cafe themed on the bikers, unveiled their ‘House Special Menu’, a range of selected recipes of all over the globe, here recently.
Modi reaches Nepal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being received by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushil Koirala on his arrival, at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, in Nepal on August 3, 2014.
Girija Devi, Hariharan, Usha Uthup launch album
“Ghumiyeche Sohorâ€, a compilation of new modern songs by Prasant A. Samadhar was launched by music maestro Girija Devi, pop icon Usha Uthup & singer Hariharan were on Friday (Aug 1, 2014) at Story bookstore on Elgin Road in Kolkata. India Green Reality Pvt Ltd and Asha Audio presented the album. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
A solo soiree of singer Manomay Bhattacharya
“Ekla Manomayâ€, singer Manomay Bhattacharya's first ever solo musical performance celebrating 14 years of his musical career, was held at Rabindra Sadan on Saturday (Aug 2, 2014). West Bengal Higher Education Minister Partha Chatterjee was present while the event was graced by industry veterans and musicians like Haimanti Shukla, Banashri Sengupta, Lopamudra Mitra, Joy Sarkar and others. The programme was presented by Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils album of Bengali film Hercules
Kolkata, Aug 2 (IBNS): Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee on Saturday launched the music album of GreenTouch Entertainment Pvt Ltd's second venture ‘Hercules’, directed by Abhijit Guha & Sudeshna Roy. At the launch of the music album, released by Asha Audio, the cast members of the film, including Parambrata Chattapadhyay, Paoli Dam and Saswata Chatterjee along with music directorNeel Dutta and singers Saptak & Timir were present. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
6 Ballygunge Place in Kolkata celebrates Hilsa Festival
Monsoon is just the right time to indulge your tastebuds, and what better way to do it than celebrate with the queen of the river, hilsa. Like previous years, the master chefs of 6 Ballygunge Place in Kolkata create magic with the fish, under the planning and guidance of Chef Sushanta. Dig into our Elish Machher Cutlet, relish some Achari Elish Kumror Doga Diye, taste the heavenly Elisher Matha Diye Kochu Saag or the innovative Anaras Elish and much more. For the connoisseurs with appetite, there is the Elish thali as well, that serves Elish macher tel, Elish macher dim bhaja, Chachra, Bhapa Elish along with plain rice and dal. The festival is on from Aug 2 to Aug 17, also at their Thali restaurants, with a different menu and price. Items are individually priced from Rs 395 onwards. Restaurant timings: 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm for lunch and 7 pm - 10.30 pm for dinner. Images by IBNS
Varun impressed by Johnson's 'Hercules'
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IBNS): Actor Varun Dhawan has expressed his excitement after watching actor Dwayne Johnson's recently released 'Hercules’ at a special screening of the film in Mumbai's Sunny Super Sound Studio.
Tamanchey trailer launched
Actors Richa Chadda and Nikhil Dwivedi were present among others to launch the trailer of their upcoming film Tamanchey in Mumbai on Thursday (Aug 31, 2014).
Mr. John Kerry and the US Secretary of Commerce, Ms. Penny Pritzker calling on the Prime Minister
The US Secretary of Commerce, Ms. Penny Pritzker meeting the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Piyush Goyal, in New Delhi on August 01, 2014.
Army Chief's first day in office
General Dalbir Singh Suhag, who has taken over as the 26th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army on Thursday, Friday said Pakistan will get an intense and immediate response if there was any provocation like the beheading of Indian soldiers last year. Some glimpses of his first day in office.
Tolly stars launch Presto Friendship Bouquet
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): Amid presence of glam world people, personalized products brand Presto Personalized Wonders recently launched The Friendship Bouquet, which is a collage of a conical mug, a photo clock, a printable picture plate, a 3D photo crystal, a metal pen and a personalized key ring in a personalized wooden tray, while announcing the winners of their Friendships’ Day Contest at South City Mall in Kolkata.
Dev's 'Buno Haansh' music launched
The music of filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s upcoming film 'Buno Haansh' was launched at The Oberoi Grand in Kolkata on Thursday (July 31, 2014). Actors Dev, Srabanti, Tanusree Chakraborty, singer Anupam Roy and music director Shantanu Moitra were present at the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Richa Sharma inaugurates fashion exhibition in Kolkata
Mrs India International Richa Sharma inaugurated Fashion Show cum Lifestyle Exhibition on at Shisha Reincarnated in Kolkata on Thursday (July 31, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Art exhibition inaugurated in Kolkata
Paintings and wooden masks showcasing the works of Subrata Gangopadhyay, Suhas Roy, Laxma Gaud and other renowned artists from different regions on Thursday (July 31, 2014) at Bengal Chamber of Commerce. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Nusrat inaugurates exhibition in Kolkata
Rubaru, a luxury fashion and lifestyle exhibition, was inaugurated at The Park Hotel in Kolkata on Thursday (July 31, 2014). It was inaugurated by actress Nusrat Jahan and fashion designer Sharbari Datta. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Label Ritu Kumar launches Autumn Winter collection
Label Ritu Kumar has recently launched its Autumn Winter collection for the year 2014. Catering to the contemporary women of today, the collection comprises of styles ranging from daywear to evening. Crafted using seasonal fabrics such as jersey, crepe and georgette, few of the designs draw inspiration from traditional prints of Rajasthan and Gujarat origins.
Kolkata celebrate Eid ul Fitr
With the holy month of Ramzan coming to an end, the Muslim community across the world, with India posing no exception, is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday amid mass prayers at mosques and with warm exchange of greetings. The occasion is auspicious for the community, who follows strict rules of Ramzan for a whole month until Eid, when the Muslims can go feasting and soaking in merriment. Images of the celebrations and gaiety from India's eastern city Kolkata on Tuesday (July 29, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Narendra Modi at the 86th Foundation Day of ICAR and ICAR award presentation ceremony
The Union Minister for Agriculture, Shri Radha Mohan Singh presenting the memento to the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the 86th Foundation Day of ICAR and ICAR award presentation ceremony, in New Delhi on July 29, 2014.
Tamanchey second poster out
The second poster of the upcoming movie Tamanchey was unveiled online on Tuesday (July 29, 2014). The Bollywood film revolving around love, gangsters and crime stars Richa Chadda and Nikhil Dwivedi.
Eid celebrates in India's Kolkata
With the holy month of Ramzan coming to an end, the Muslim community across the world, with India posing no exception, is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday amid mass prayers at mosques and with warm exchange of greetings. The occasion is auspicious for the community, who follows strict rules of Ramzan for a whole month until Eid, when the Muslims can go feasting and soaking in merriment. Images of the celebrations and gaiety from India's eastern city Kolkata on Tuesday (July 29, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
CMRI Hospital observes World Hepatitis Day
Observing World Hepatitis Day the Calcutta Medical Research Institute organised a free camp to investigate conditions related to Hepato-Pancreato-BiliaryHbSAg, Anti HCV, and SGPT. The program was attended by Dr. Anirban Chatterjee, Sr.Consultant Gastro, Dr.S. Pattanaik, Sr.Consultant Gastro,Dr. Somnath Mukherjee, Sr.Consultant Gastro, Dr.PP Bose, Sr.Consultant Gastro, Bengali film actress Pallavi Chatterjee and music director and singer Samidh Mukerjee. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Miss America interacts with students
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): It is rare opportunity for school students to interact with the Miss America but Friday was one such occasion when the current title holder Nina Davuluri interacted with them in several Indian cities including Kolkata.
Yuva Music Festival press meet in Kolkata
A press meet on Yuva Music Festival was held in Kolkata on Friday (July 25, 2014).Monojit Dutta, Percussionist, Abhjit Ghosh, band member Bhoomi, Abhjit Bose, band member Bhoomi, Saurav J Sarkar, Director Indian Idol, Richard Gasper, Keyboardist and Surendranath Majumder, festival director were present at the occasion. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Take One DVD, VCD launched in Kolkata mall
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): The home video of filmmaker Mainak Bhowmick's recently released film 'Take One' was launched at M3 in Kolkata's South City mall on Saturday.
Kiran Bedi inaugurates National Convention for CA students
Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC) jointly with Eastern India Chartered Accountants Students’ Association (EICASA), under the aegis of Board of Studies, ICAI, New Delhi organized a two-day National Convention for CA Students on the theme ‘CA Students: Grow Tall on Solid Foundation’ at the Science City Auditorium here.
Narendra Modi explaining at the launch of "MyGov portal"
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the launch of “MyGov portalâ€, an official portal of Government India, in New Delhi on July 26, 2014.
Goa Tourism to organize Goa Wedding Show in New Delhi
Mumbai, July 26 (IBNS): With a wide range of options right from beaches to quaint churches, picture perfect beaches and majestic forts serving as a backdrop for couples to live their dream wedding, the wedding tourism market in Goa is definitely on an upward swing.
Jaitley, Army Chief salute Kargil heroes at Amar Jawan Jyoti
The Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Arun Jaitley at the wreath laying ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, in New Delhi on July 26, 2014. The Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R.K. Dhowan and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha are also seen.
25 designers and NGOs join hands for Havoc
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): Over 25 designers, 10 NGOs, 5 fashion institutes, 200 fashion designing students and about 100 models have come together to put together Havoc 2014 – a fashion extravaganza for a cause where some top Bollywood actors will also take part.
