In Images: Muslims observe Iftar in Kolkata in the holy month of Ramadan
Mar 06, 2025, at 10:37 pm
Glimpses of Muslim men having their Iftar (breaking fast) meals on a railway platform during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Kolkata on March 6, 2025. A Muslim boy is also seen reading the Koran (holy book) inside a mosque while a man performs ablution before offering the evening prayer.(Photo by-Rupak De Chowdhuri)
In images : Kolkata gears up to celebrate Holi
Mar 05, 2025, at 08:57 pm
Holi is celebrated with much fervour in India and the preparations for this year's festival have begun. A worker is seen preparing colored powder known as Gulal while a local vendor, selling plastic water toys, awaits customers at a wholesale market in Kolkata on March 5, 2025. (Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri)
'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' stars celebrate Kolkata’s iconic trams at Esplanade depot
Mar 05, 2025, at 05:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The cast of 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' gathers at Kolkata’s historic Esplanade Tram Depot, paying tribute to the city’s beloved tram—a timeless emblem of heritage, culture, and resilience. Actors Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jeet Madnani, Saswata Chatterjee, and Chitrangada Singh pose for shutterbugs. #KhakeeTheBengalChapter/ Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Closing ceremony of French Film Festival Kolkata 2025
Mar 04, 2025, at 07:36 pm
Eminent filmmaker-actress Nandita Das, actress Huma Qureshi, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, Bengali film superstar Rituparna Sengupta, director-actor-singer Anjan Dutt drew curtains on the second edition of French Film Festival Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
PM Modi captures Asiatic lions on camera during Gir forest safari on World Wildlife Day
Mar 03, 2025, at 05:04 pm
Caption: On World Wildlife Day, PM Narendra Modi embarked on a lion safari at Gujarat's Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, capturing images of Asiatic lions.
Mime artists captivate Kolkata audience on World Hearing Day
Mar 03, 2025, at 04:56 pm
Suvandu Mukhapadhay and Subrata Das perform a mime act on World Hearing Day in Kolkata.
Women and transgender people march for rights in Kolkata ahead of Women's Day
Mar 01, 2025, at 08:44 pm
Women and Trans-Queers take part in a rally on Saturday (March 1) in Kolkata to demand for same wages, same status rights and recognitions as workers ahead of International Women’s Day. (IBNS Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri)
In Images: ItsMajja Music and Originals makes debut in Bengal
Feb 28, 2025, at 04:18 pm
ItsMajja has made a significant stride in regional content creation with the launch of ItsMajja Music Bangla and ItsMajja Originals Bangla. The grand unveiling at Hyatt Centric, Kolkata, was attended by some of the biggest names in the Bengali film and music industry, marking a milestone in the evolution of Bengali digital entertainment. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Milan Fashion Week: The Street Style
Feb 27, 2025, at 02:23 pm
IBNS fashion photographer Sandip Das captures the models in street styles away from the catwalk.
Hindu devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri in Kolkata
Feb 26, 2025, at 06:36 pm
Hindu devotees observed fasting, chanted prayers and performed rituals to celebrate Maha Shivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva across the east Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday (February 26, 2025). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses of the final snan of Maha Kumbh
Feb 26, 2025, at 02:58 pm
Pilgrims in large numbers gathered in the north Indian city of Prayagraj for the last Amrit Snan (holy bath) in the Triveni Sangam (the meeting point of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati) during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela which will end on Wednesday (Feb 26). Photo courtesy: UP Govt.
Yogi Adityanath monitors final snan of Maha Kumbh
Feb 26, 2025, at 02:39 pm
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath monitors (Feb 26) the final snan (bathing) of Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. He reportedly began his day at 4 am to monitor the Maha Kumbh. Photo courtesy: UP Govt.
London Fashion Week: Glimpses of street styles
Feb 26, 2025, at 01:58 pm
IBNS photographer Sandip Das captures the international models exuding panache in street style during the London Fashion Week 2025 from Feb 20 to 24.
London Fashion Week: Tifaret Collection
Feb 26, 2025, at 01:53 pm
Models walk the runway for Tifaret collection during the London Fashion Week 2025 from Feb 20 to 24. Images: Sandip Das/IBNS
In Images: Bengal village women participate in menstrual hygiene awareness
Feb 25, 2025, at 11:22 pm
Members of the Menstrual Health Awareness School demonstrate menstrual hygiene awareness to women of Baloon Village on the outskirts of Kolkata ahead of World Women's Day on February 25, 2025. Sanitary pads were also distributed. Since 2013, approximately 80 villages have been covered under this movement to provide awareness and knowledge about menstrual hygiene across different communities. More than 7,000 women have benefitted so far. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri)
In Images: Inauguration of 2nd edition of French Film Festival in Kolkata
Feb 24, 2025, at 10:25 pm
Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah was among the dignitaries who graced the inauguration of the second edition of the French Film Festival in Kolkata at West Bengal film centre Nandan last Saturday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 51 lakh pilgrims take holy dip
Feb 22, 2025, at 02:55 pm
Over 51 lakh pilgrims took holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh so far.
PM Modi meets US President Donald Trump at the White House
Feb 14, 2025, at 03:34 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and held a meeting followed by a press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC on Thursday. [Photo courtesy: PIB]
PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard in the United States
Feb 13, 2025, at 03:53 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Director of National Intelligence [DNI] of the USA in Washington DC on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
Modi in France: PM reaches Marseille for Indian consulate inauguration
Feb 12, 2025, at 11:50 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the French city of Marseille where he along with France President Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate a new Indian consulate on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
Feb 11, 2025, at 12:36 pm
The PM was welcomed by the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron on his arrival at Elysée Palace in Paris, France on February 10, 2025.
PM Modi arrives in Paris to take part in AI Action Summit
Feb 10, 2025, at 11:43 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday arrived in Paris to take part in the AI Action Summit, which India is co-chairing. During his visit, PM Modi will be holding talks with French President Emmanuel Macron towards strengthening India-France relations.
IN IMAGES: President Droupadi Murmu takes holy dip in Maha Kumbh
Feb 10, 2025, at 12:14 pm
President Droupadi Murmu took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Hindu pilgrimage Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. (Image by Rupak De Chowdhuri)
In Images: Vicky Kaushal promotes Chhaava in Kolkata
Feb 07, 2025, at 11:10 pm
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal on Friday promoted his upcoming film Chhaava in Kolkata. Vicky played Maratha king Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the film, which is directed by Laxman Utekar and is slated for February 14 release. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: PM Modi takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj
Feb 05, 2025, at 04:20 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela which is underway at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
Maha Kumbh: Yogi and Bhutanese King take sacred dip
Feb 04, 2025, at 06:30 pm
CM Yogi Adityanath introduced Bhutanese King Namgyel Wangchuck to the significance of Mahakumbh as they offered prayers to Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. Photos by UP Govt.
In shots: Mahurat of Dev's upcoming film Raghu Dakat
Feb 03, 2025, at 06:07 pm
On the sacred occasion of Saraswati Puja, the mahurat of Raghu Dakat, produced by SVF and Dev Entertainment Ventures, was conducted marking the beginning of an ambitious cinematic journey. Directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and led by superstar Dev, the film brings together a stellar cast, including Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Idhika Paul, and Roopa Ganguly. (Photo courtesy: SVF)
Maha Kumbh 2025: Naga sadhus steal the show on Triveni bank
Feb 03, 2025, at 12:08 pm
The Naga Sadhus became the centre of attraction during the last Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, captivating a sea of devotees with their remarkable display of discipline, traditional rituals, and martial arts. Their unique presence on the banks of Triveni, combined with their ancient traditions, left spectators in awe. The Shobha Yatra of the Akharas, organized for the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami, was a spectacular sight. Meanwhile, countless others from across the world took holy dip at the Maha Kumbh, the largest gathering of people in the world. IBNS images by Rupak De Chaudhuri and UP govt.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh
Feb 03, 2025, at 10:51 am
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj with his wife and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and took the holy dip. Photos: UP PR Team
Maha Kumbh 2025: Glimpses of the greatest Hindu pilgrimage
Feb 03, 2025, at 10:46 am
The sea of humanity continues to pour in at Prayagraj as pilgrims in millions take a dip in the Ganga and Sangam to purge themselves of the sins. Images by Rupak De Chaudhuri / IBNS