"FFACE" Calendar 2014 launched
Sep 19, 2024, at 12:24 pm
Sunday (May 4, 2014) evening saw the red carpet launch of “FFACE Calendar 2014†at Tantra, The Park Hotel in Kolkata.. Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence (FFACE) is a conceptual annual calendar featuring fresh models, designers, photographers, makeup artists to showcase their talent. The event unveiled the fresh new faces of the calendar with a sizzling ramp walk that also featured Bengali film actors like Ridhima Ghosh and Sayani Datta. FFACE Supporters Mimi Chakraborty, Sampurna Lahiri, Gaurav Chakraborty, Indrasish Roy, Raj Chakraborty, Chima Okorie, Abhishek Dutta, Jaya Misra, Neeraj Surana, Jessica Gomes were present to cheer the grand launch. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Raghu Ram inaugurates ‘The Bikers Cafe'
Executive producer of reality television shows MTV Roadies, Raghu Ram, on Friday (Apr 3, 2014) inaugurated the ‘The Bikers Cafe' in Kolkata. ‘The Bikers Cafe' designed for the young at heart, the biking enthusiast and the 'adda' addicts offers the unique experience in every aspect and embodies the spirit and the soul of biking which highlights the attitude for freedom, music, sports and adventure. The launch also saw the presence of special bikers and biking enthusiasts adding on to the bikers café experience. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Naseeruddin Shah releases Ray's visual script
Renowned Indian screen and stage actor Naseeruddin Shah on Friday (May 3, 2014) commemorating the 93rd birth anniversary of legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, released an un-filmed visual script written by Ray. The script edited in the form of a book by Sandip Ray was released at the ICCR’s Rabindranath Tagore Centre, in Kolkata. The visual script 'Satyajit Ray’s Ravi Shankar', comprises articles by Ray and interviews of Ravi Shankar on various aspects of their collaboration, and a scholarly introduction by Sankarlal Bhattacharjee on the relationship between the two maestros. Images by IBNS
Special screening of Swastika's Take One in Kolkata
A special screening of Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee's 'Take One' took place at an auditorium in Kolkata on Friday ( May 2, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
7th Phase of General Elections 2014
The young voters showing mark of indelible ink after casting their votes, at a polling booth during the 7th Phase of General Elections-2014, in Surat, Gujarat on April 30, 2014.
'Khashi Katha' first look released
Tollywood film director Judhajit Sarkar on Tuesday (Apr 29, 2014) launched the theatrical promos and the first look of his upcoming venture 'Khashi Katha' in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were actors Prasun Gyne and Anindita along with music director Raja Narayan Deb and director Judhajit Sarkar. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Ankush Arora celebrates annual dance festival
Dancer Ankush Arora celebrated the annual festival N'rityatutya' of his studio Arabesque in Kolkata's GD Birla Sabhaghar on Tuesday (Apr 29, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Usha Uthup lends voice for Bengali film
Popular Indian pop, jazz and playback singer Usha Uthup on Monday (Apr 28, 2014) lent her voice to record the theme song of the upcoming Bengali movie 'Gogoler Kirti' in Kolkata. The film is directed by Pompi Ghosh Mukherjee and produced by Supratik Ghosh. Uthup recorded the theme song 'Go Gogol Go' in the presence of music director Surojit Chatterjee at her own studio 'Studio Vibrations'. Penned by new talent Tapan Mukherjee, a member of Surojit Chatterjee’s virtual poetry club 'Kobita Club', the song is a fusion of disco and trance. Indraneil Sengupta and Saheb Chatterjee will also record for this song, later. Images by IBNS
Nicolai Friedrich confounds with magical illusion
Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): A master of classical illusions and mind reading, Nicolai Friedrich recently performed his inimitable tricks, staged by the Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP) here at the St. Andrews Auditorium.
Bengaluru FC lifts Airtel I-League trophy
Bengaluru FC celebrates with the Airtel I-League trophy on Monday (April 28, 2014). Image: AIFF Media
Designer Arnab Sengupta launches Spring-Summer collection
Designer Arnab Sengupta on Monday (April 28, 2014) showcased a special fashion show which launched his latest Spring-Summer collection in Kolkata. The event also marked the official launch of Sengupta’s new fashion institute “National School of Fashion†in the presence of veteran fashion designer Sharbari Datta and actor-model Bidita Bag. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Prachi sizzles on the ramp
Bollywood actress Prachi Desai and Bidita Bag were the show stoppers at a Fashion Show by Vinay Fashions in Kolkata on Sunday (April 27, 2014).
"Honour for India to host conference"
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) The Launching Ceremony of the 5th AFC Football Medical Conference took place in New Delhi on Saturday. All India Football Federation Senior Vice-President Subrata Dutta and Dato Gurcharan Singh, Chairman, AFC Medical Committee, lit the lamp to set the ball rolling. Images: AIFF Media
'Apur Panchali' premiered in Kolkata
Shree Venkatesh Films. Pvt. Ltd. on Thursday (Apr 24, 2014) hosted the red carpet premiere of director Kaushik Ganguly's Silver Peacock winning film 'Apur Panchali', in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were the director along with actors Parambrata Chatterjee, Parno Mittra, Ardhendu Banerjee, Gaurav Chakraborty and others. 'Apur Panchali' will hit the theatres on Friday (Apr 25, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mighty Raju poses with stars at FICCI
Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS): The trailer of animation movie ‘Mighty Raju Rio Calling’ ,which was released recently, has garnered great interest and appreciation among the audiences.
Shital Upare wins Miss Progress India 2014
Chandigarh, Apr 24 (IBNS): Shital Upare won the coveted title of Miss Progress India 2014 beauty pageant, which was recently held here.
Vienna architectural marvel
Magnificent historical buildings take your breath away in Vienna. A walk through Vienna reveals a huge variety of architectural highlights. The Historicism on the Ringstrasse and the buildings by Jugendstil architect Otto Wagnerare are prominent architectural styles of the city. As you take a walk tour of Vienna and catch glimpses of these magnificent buildings, you are truly marvelled. Vienna's Ringstrasse (a ring road) is 5.3 kilometers long. Long enough to provide space for numerous monumental buildings, which were built during the period of Historicism in the 1860s to 1890s. Today, the buildings that stand there – from the Vienna State Opera to the Museum of Fine Arts – are among the most important sights in the city of Vienna. Not in Town captures some of the buildings, palaces and streets for the viewers. Images: Sujoy Dhar
6th Phase of General Elections-2014
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
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
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.
Usha attends FLO event
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
Kiran Bedi in Kolkata
Amole Gupte visits Kolkata
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
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'
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.
