Durga Puja: Gariahat Hindustan Club supports artists amid economic crisis
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Gariahat Hindustan Club, a puja committee in south Kolkata, has pledged to celebrate Durga Puja amid the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, India celebrates Eid-ul-Adha
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata: Amid COVID-19 outbreak and rising cases across the country, India is observing Eid-ul-Adha on Saturday.
Bhoomi Pujan: UP police beefs up security in Ayodhya
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Ayodhya/UNI: Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday strengthen its security arrangements in and around Ayodhya and rushed nie senior IPS officers to look into it.
Canada: 2020 Toronto International Film Festival to open with filmed-version of 'American Utopia'
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020's opening night presentation will be a filmed-version of David Byrne’s hit Broadway show, “American Utopia,” Co-heads Cameron Bailey and Joanna Vicente announced on July 21 weeks after they unveiled plans for a hybrid physical-online festival, set to run from September 10-19, TIFF reports said.
JW Marriott Kolkata offering dine-in and delivery facilities for Father's Day
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has arranged for both dine in and delivery facilities for all those keen to celebrate Father's Day on June 21.
Good Friday observed by Christian community in UT
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Puducherry/UNI: Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, was observed by the Christians in the Union Territory on Friday.
Maharashtra celebrated Maha Shivratri
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Nashik/UNI: The festival of ‘Mahashivratri’, celebrated every year on the new moon day in the month of Maagha of the Hindu calendar to celebrate the marriage of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati, was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety all over Maharashtra, including the city and other parts of the district, on Friday.
Mamata unveils crib set at the Portuguese Cathedral in Kolkata on Christmas
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated at the Christmas night services marking the birth of Lord Jesus at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, also known as the Portuguese Church, on the eve of Xmas here in Kolkata.
India joins rest of the world in celebrating Christmas
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New York/IBNS: It's time again for fun, frolic, and revelry as India along with the rest of the world is indulging in merrymaking on Wednesday to celebrate Christmas putting an end to one long year of waiting.
5th Kolkata International Film Festival to be inaugurated today
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata, Nov 8 (UNI): Barely a few minutes to go for the inauguration of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), all roads lead to Netaji Indoor Stadium on Friday.
Guru Nanak Chair to be hosted at the University of Birmingham
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Birmingham/IBNS: The University of Birmingham will host a prestigious academic Chair to promote research into the life and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the revered first Sikh Guru.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Patna, Oct 27 (UNI) Diwali, the festival of lights which signifies victory of good over evil is being celebrated across Bihar today with traditional fervour and usual enthusiasm.
Cycle-with-lights ride organised to spread the message of Responsible Diwali
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A cycle ride was organized here on Saturday with a message to say no to firecrackers and reduce the levels of air and sound pollution in the city.
South Sikkim to host Temi Autumn Festival next month
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Temi Autumn Festival 2019 shall be held from Nov 8 to 10 at the Temi, South Sikkim.
Dozee and Seniority urge millennials to take #ParentalLeave this Diwali
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Dozee, an award-winning contactless health monitor, and Seniority, India's largest e-retail destination for seniors, and have collaborated to launch #ParentalLeave, a special campaign to promote PL or Parental Leave urging millennials to spend quality time with their parents this festive season.
Starmark hosts Deepawali collection Lights and More
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: An exhibition of curated Deepawali collections- Lights and More- is being hosted at all the outlets of Starmark, at South City Mall, Quest Mall, Mani Square and at City Centre 1, Salt Lake.
Mysuru: Spectacular torch light parade concludes Dasara festivitiesÂ
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Mysuru, Oct 8 (UNI) The scintillating display of daredevil feats of the motorcycle team were among the highlights of the torchlight parade at Bannimantap grounds, concluding the 10-day Dasara festivities, here on Tuesday.
Merlin Group hosts Merliner Sera Pujo Award
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata, Oct 5: Durga Puja is not about big budgets and themes, It is also about celebrating together and offering puja in a simple manner with devotion. Taking cue from this spirit , Merlin Group, a leading real estate firm, has instituted “ Merliner Sera Pujo” - an award to inspire the puja organising committees across the housing apartments of Merlin in Kolkata to celebrate Durga Puja in its true spirit today.
Prez Kovind, VP Naidu, PM Modi greet nation on Dussehra
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday led the nation in greeting the people on the occasion of Dussehra.
Vijaya Dasami: Revellers bid adieu to Goddess Durga today
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New Delhi/Kolkata: This is the day that Kolkatans lament the most as it is time again to bid adieu to the Hindu Goddess Durga and her four children (Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh) with Maha Dashami celebrations coming to an end on Tuesday, starting yet another one-year wait for the deity to arrive on Earth.
Durga Puja: Guwahati witnesses colourful pandals ranging from Ram Mandir to Pandora of Avatar
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Guwahati: The Durga Puja pandals in Assam’s capital city Guwahati have been decked up with different themes to attract the people.
Durga Puja festivity reaches crescendo on Maha Navami
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata: Durga Puja celebrations reached its peak on Monday as people set out early on the streets of Kolkata on Maha Navami, to make the most of the penultimate day of the four-day festival.
North Kolkata family celebrates Durga puja with a blend of tradition and fiesta
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata: Amidst the hype over pandal hopping across the city of joy during the biggest festival of the Bengali community-Durga Puja-north Kolkata boasts of some popular household pujas which pose stiff competition to various themes marquees.
12 more restaurants and cafes to satisfy your thirst and hunger pangs this Durga Puja
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS): Here is our second (and final) list of places you can go to this Durga Puja to eat, drink and be merry. This compilation focuses on standalone places, some with multiple outlets across the city.
Tobacco Free West Bengal Campaign joins hands with five Durga Puja pandals
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata: Tobacco Free West Bengal Campaign joined hands with five Durga Puja pandals (under Borough X) to make them Tobacco Free zones and urged the state government to declare all Pandals Tobacco Free on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja.
12 restaurants of Kolkata that offer a diverse menu this Durga Puja
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata, Sep 30 (IBNS): Ready for some grand feasts this Durga Puja? Here is our first list of 12 restaurants in Kolkata, handpicked for the variety they offer. Only remember, some accept prior reservations while some operate on first cum first served basis. We suggest, do call and check before you finalize your plan.
Bombay Durga Bari Samiti ready to celebrate its 90th Durga Puja on a grand scale
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Mumbai, Sep 27 (IBNS): Bombay Durga Bari Samiti, which hosts one of the oldest Durga Pujas in the capital city of Maharashtra, is ready to celebrate its 90th year on a grand scale.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata, Sep 27 (IBNS): Catch a bit of Kerala this year at the Youth Association of Mohammad Ali Park pandal (marquee) in central Kolkata, where artist Prasanta Pal has created a 40 feet high Murugan temple and decorated it with folk art from the southern state.
Bengalis observe Mahalaya, gear up for Durga Puja celebration
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
Kolkata: Gearing up for the Durga Puja celebration, the Bengali community, like many others, on Saturday observed the final day of Pitru-paksha through Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion when one pays tribute to ancestors through prayers, rituals and a dip in the river Ganga.
India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi festival today, PM Modi greets nation
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:15 am
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi wished the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi as the 10-day long festival started from Monday.