Hema Malini visits Kolkata to announce dance fest 'Synergy'
Sep 12, 2017, at 04:12 am
Veteran actress and dancer Hema Malini on Monday (Sept 11, 2017) visited Kolkata to announce a dance fest called 'Synergy'. It is presented by Indo Occidental Symbiosis and Calcutta Club along with Hema Malini's Jaya Smriti. Synergy will witness Georgian Dance Sukhisvili, creating a fusion with Kathak, Bharatnatyam and Pung Cholom on Sept 15. Musician Bickram Ghosh was also present at the press meet.
Bengali audio-book app Power Talking Books launched in Kolkata
Sep 02, 2017, at 10:50 pm
Kolkata-based book publishing company Power Publishers and Power Publisher & Motion Pictures launched a Bengali audio-book app called Power Talking Books, recently at a function in the city. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sep 02, 2017, at 10:25 pm
Kolkata artist Surabhi Agarwal focuses on women's empowerment and her love for travel through her paintings.
Kolkata: Basra Jewels brings trendy daily wear jewellery to the city
Aug 28, 2017, at 10:37 pm
Basra Jewels, the branding partner of Swarovski Zirconia, was recently launched in Kolkata. This one-stop shop offers a vast range of trendy collections for daily wear for both men and women. The store is located on Sarat Bose Road in south Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Monali Thakur at Bandhan Bank Foundation Day celebration
Aug 26, 2017, at 09:44 pm
Singer Monali Thakur enthralled guests at the Foundation Day celebration of Bandhan Bank held recently in Kolkata. Images By Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS
Tecno Mobile launches new phone in Kolkata
Aug 25, 2017, at 10:40 pm
Hong Kong based TECNO Mobile recently launched their mobile phone in Kolkata. Anish Kapoor, CEO, TECNO Mobile, India was present at the launch. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kamala Katla: From reel to real
Aug 25, 2017, at 10:37 pm
Kamala Katla, a special fish dish shown in the Bengali movie Maacher Jhol, is now available on the menu of popular restaurant 6 Ballygunje Place. Masterchef Susanta Sengupta prepared the dish in the presence of the cast members. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Arena Mukherjee's Rabindra Sangeet album launched in Kolkata
Aug 23, 2017, at 04:12 am
Many feared dead as Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derails in Uttar Pradesh
Aug 21, 2017, at 10:20 pm
Several people were killed and many injured after six coaches of Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. While official sources put the toll at four, several news channels reported that at least 20 were killed and many trapped inside as the NDRF personnel carried out rescue operation with gas cutters. Images by IBNS.
The Minister of State for Power, Coal
Aug 19, 2017, at 08:16 pm
The Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines (Independent Charge),Piyush Goyal along with actor Vivek Oberoi inaugurating a RO water plant of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), at Patansaongi Mine, in Nagpur on August 13, 2017.
Students of Jadavpur University on protest
Aug 11, 2017, at 11:59 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS) : Students of Jadavpur University on protest against the West Bengal Government's move to do away with the system of students union in educational institutions.
MHA observes Quit India Movement anniversary
Aug 09, 2017, at 08:33 pm
The OSD, Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajiv Gauba administering the New India Pledge ‘Sankalp se Siddhi’ to the MHA personnel, on the occasion of Commemoration of 75th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement, in New Delhi on August 9, 2017.
75th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement
Aug 09, 2017, at 08:25 pm
The Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,S.K. Pattanayak administering the New India Pledge ‘Sankalp se Siddhi’ to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare personnel, on the occasion of Commemoration of 75th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement, in New Delhi on August 09, 2017.
Union minister Smriti Irani distributes Mudra Loan Certificates in Guwahati
Aug 07, 2017, at 09:13 pm
The Union Minister for Textiles and Information & Broadcasting, Smriti Irani addressing at the distribution of MUDRA loan Certificates to weavers, in Guwahati on August 06, 2017.
International Rice Research Institute
Aug 02, 2017, at 10:26 pm
Director General, International Rice Research Institute, Dr. Matthew Morell meeting the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,Radha Mohan Singh, in New Delhi on August 2, 2017.
V. Narayanasamy meeting the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment
Aug 02, 2017, at 10:23 pm
Chief Minister of Puducherry, V. Narayanasamy meeting the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. Thaawar Chand Gehlot, in New Delhi on August 02, 2017.
The BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting
Aug 02, 2017, at 10:21 pm
Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge), Nirmala Sitharaman in a group photograph at the BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting, in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2017.
Aug 02, 2017, at 10:19 pm
Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, S.K. Pattanayak and the Director General, International Rice Research Institute, Dr. Matthew Morell signed a Memorandum of Agreement, in the presence of the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh, in New Delhi on August 02, 2017.
Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowermenti Ramdas Athawale addressing the review meeting
Aug 01, 2017, at 08:05 pm
Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowermenti Ramdas Athawale addressing the review meeting with the official of Andhra Pradesh on implementation of Government of India schemes for Disable welfare and Schedule Caste(SC) welfare, in Hyderabad on July 31, 2017.
Pramila Rani Brahma calling on the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment
Jul 31, 2017, at 11:18 pm
Minister of Welfare of Plain Tribes and BCs of Assam, Pramila Rani Brahma calling on the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawar Chand Gehlot, in New Delhi on July 31, 2017.
Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Minister of State for Home Affairs
Jul 31, 2017, at 11:15 pm
Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge), Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju witnessing the signing ceremony of an MoU between BSF (Border Security Force) and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation), in New Delhi on July 31, 2017. The DG, BSF, K.K. Sharma and the MD & CEO, NSDC, Manish Kumar are also seen.
Conrad Sangma meeting the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C)
Jul 31, 2017, at 11:12 pm
A delegation from Meghalaya led by the Member of Parliament,Conrad Sangma meeting the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on July 28, 2017.
Chaudhary Birender Singh addressing at the flag-off ceremony of the 12th Slum Yuva Daud
Jul 31, 2017, at 11:10 pm
Union Minister for Steel, Chaudhary Birender Singh addressing at the flag-off ceremony of the 12th Slum Yuva Daud, from M.M. Road, Jhandenwalan Devi Mandir to Ajmal Khan Park Gate No 3, Karol Bagh, in New Delhi on July 30, 2017.
Cast of Billu Rakkhosh launches trailer
Jul 31, 2017, at 08:57 pm
Star cast of upcoming Tollywood film Bilu Rakkhosh, directed by Indrasis Acharya was launched on Monday (July 24, 2017) in Kolkata. Present at the launch were lead cast Koneenica Banerjee, Joy Sengupta, Kanchana Moitra, composer Joy Sarkar and singer Jayati Chaakraborty.
Rakshak Foundation to promote sale of jute products made by West Bengal correctional home inmates
Jul 29, 2017, at 07:23 pm
Kolkata, Jul 29 (IBNS): Rakshak Foundation, in association with the Directorate Of Correctional Services, West Bengal, recently launched jute products made by the inmates of Correctional Services under the theme 'Jute Story Beyond Bars" . Pics by Subhodeep Sardar
Union Minister releases ASSOCHAM report
Jul 26, 2017, at 10:50 pm
The Union Minister of State for HRD (Higher Education) Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey releasing a report by ASSOCHAM India on "Transforming Lives Through Education and Innovation cum Education Excellence Awards 2017" in Kolkata on July 25, 2017.
Sonam Kapoor walks down ramp for Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla
Jul 23, 2017, at 12:06 am
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor walked down the ramp for designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla in New Delhi on Friday (July 21, 2017).
Ilish Festival at 6 Ballygunge Place
Jul 19, 2017, at 10:18 pm
Kolkata, Jul 19 (IBNS): Rush to Kolkata's popular restaurant 6 Ballygunge Place for a date with Bengal's famous fish, the Hilsa or Ilish. Some of the not-to-be-missed dishes at the 'Ilish Festival' are 'Kancha aam diye Ilish macher Roll', 'Ilish Amrar Tok', and 'Ilish Beguner Dolma'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Celebrity style and beauty professionals coach guests about fashion and trends
Jul 13, 2017, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Jul 13 (IBNS): Celebrities Aginimitra Paul, Ushoshi Sengupta and Saachi Bhasin spoke on various aspects of skin care, sports fashion and trending styles for the youth at a programme organised by Kolkata's sports themed salon, Head Turners, on Wednesday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport introduces Wedding Vows
Jul 09, 2017, at 05:39 am
Kenneth Scott, General Manager, Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport introduced 'Wedding Vows' with real life couple-actors Debolina Dutta and Tathagatha Mukherjee- in Kolkata on Friday (July 7 , 2017). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS