Celebrating the king of fruits at Orko's Mango Festival
Jul 06, 2017, at 11:53 pm
Kolkata, Jul 6 (IBNS): Orko's, a popular Kolkata restaurant, located in the City Centre 1 Mall, is holding a Mango Festival until July 14.
Kolkata: Human rights bodies hold protest march against ban on rallies at College Square
Jun 27, 2017, at 10:27 pm
Several human rights organizations, led by Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR), held march in Kolkata on Tuesday (Jun 27, 2017 ) protesting state government's ban on mass meetings and rallies in city's famous protest and agitation hub College Square. Starting from Kolkata's downtown area Esplanade, the rally ended at College Square. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS
U.S. Consulate Kolkata celebrates Students Visa Day
Jun 14, 2017, at 07:23 pm
The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata hosted Student Visa Day on Thursday (June 8, 2016), a day to give only student visas. U.S. Consul General Craig Hall congratulated the students who are now becoming members of the U.S. higher education community. Applicants were treated to a festive atmosphere resembling a college fair with activities, networking, and refreshments. The venue was decorated with banners, maps of the United States where students pinned their destination.
Infosys Jaipur Development Center conducts fourth edition of Spark Catch Them Young
May 26, 2017, at 02:22 am
Infosys Jaipur Development Center (DC) is conducting the fourth edition of Spark Catch Them Young (CTY), a two-week program aimed at exposing bright high-school students to the world of Information Technology in the city. This decade long initiative by Infosys is designed to train Government and Private high school students through a summer vacation program at the Infosys’ campuses across the country. In order to ensure that students from high schools benefit from the program, the Spark Catch Them Young agenda is designed to focus on concepts relating to ICT and hands-on lab work. The courseware is aligned with World Skills IT competencies and the program focuses on opening a world of knowledge about computers to enhance the basic skill sets of these bright kids.
BJP rally to Kolkata Police headquarters lead to violence
May 25, 2017, at 11:11 pm
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): The March to Lalbazar by the West Bengal BJP on Thursday turn violent as police and BJP protesters clash. Images by Subhodeep Sardar
May 25, 2017, at 10:03 pm
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) West Bengal BJP on Wednesday took out a 'March to Lalbazar' towards the Kolkata police headquarters to protest municipal polls atrocities of TMC. Images by Subhodeep Sardar
Kolkata Police lathicharge protesters, many injured
May 22, 2017, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Protesters of the Left parties who took part in a march to state secretariat Nabanna, were injured when policemen and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel lathicharged them in Kolkata's downtown Esplanade and Maidan area on Monday afternoon. Glimpses of the police action during the day that did not spare the mediapersons and led to serious injuries of many. Images by Subhodeep Sardar
Deck 88: Chill out with friends at this new alfresco bar and cafe in Kolkata
Apr 26, 2017, at 10:26 pm
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): Heritage luxury property, The Astor Kolkata, recently inaugurated its brand new alfresco Café and Bistro, Deck 88. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata: Shiraz Golden Restaurant launches Lucky Draw Of The Consumer Scheme
Apr 24, 2017, at 07:48 pm
Ishtiaque Ahmed, Partner, Shiraz Golden Restaurant, recently unveiled the “Lucky Draw Of The Consumer Scheme†as a part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Shiraz Golden Restaurant. Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul attended the event. Images by IBNS
KKR beat RC Bangalore at Eden Gardens
Apr 24, 2017, at 07:22 am
KKR beat RC Bangalore at Eden Gardens
Gauhar Khan visits Kolkata to attend Indian Fashion League press con
Apr 23, 2017, at 01:34 am
Actress Gauhar Khan recently attended the press conference of the Indian Fashion League in Kolkata recently.
Hamdard introduces RoohAfza Fusion
Apr 22, 2017, at 09:12 pm
Hamdard Laboratories India enters the ready-to-serve beverage segment with the extension of their 100-year old iconic brand RoohAfza. At an event held in Kolkata recently, Hamdard launched “RoohAfza Fusion†for its consumers, after a phenomenal test market exercise. RoohAfza Fusion is a combination of RoohAfza with pure fruit juice. In addition to the product concept the product formulation too is quite unique & comes from the Herbal/ Unani roots of RoohAfza. Images by IBNS
Jewellery brand unveils collection inspired by Indian classical music gharanas
Apr 22, 2017, at 08:58 pm
Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers unveiled Latest Line of Jewellery Collection “Bandish Aur Raagdariâ€. The specially crafted traditional and contemporary designer gold and diamond jewellery are inspired by the classical tradition, signature style and the cultural legacy of the Indian music Gharanas. Along with the city models, the newly curated collection was showcased by the Brand Ambassador, Indian Classical Vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty at the The Lake Club in Kolkata Images by IBNS
Aditi Rao Hydari features on Femina's May 2017 issue cover
Apr 21, 2017, at 12:51 am
Aditi Rao Hydari is on the cover of Femina's May 2017 issue. She has been styled by Akshita, with make up by Sandhya Shekar and hairstyle by Richard Wilkinson.
Babul Supriyo attends inaugural function of Digidhan Mela in Kolkata
Mar 31, 2017, at 07:32 pm
Babul Supriyo, the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, was present at the inaugural function of Digidhan Mela at Kolkata on Tuesday )March 28, 2017). He also delivered an address at the event.
Kolkata Pinkathon completes its first edition run with 3500 women participants
Mar 27, 2017, at 09:24 pm
Kolkata Pinkathon, empowering Indian women, an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for women and issues like breast cancer, successfully concluded first edition in Kolkata on Sunday (Mar 26.107) at Rangers Club, Maidan. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Transitional gastro brew pub 'Afra Tafri' launched in Kolkata
Mar 18, 2017, at 04:28 pm
Kolkata on Thursday (March 16, 2017) witnessed the launch of the transitional Gastro Brew Pub 'Afra Tafri' at Camac street. The owners have claimed to provide a mix of global cuisine, brewery and a vintage interior. Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, India’s first women bar tender Sathbi Basu and celebrity master brewer Ishan Grover were present to share their experience and talk about the new venture. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata: Classical music concert 'Basant Utsav' hosted at Jorasanko Thakurbari
Mar 18, 2017, at 04:13 pm
The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts Rabindra Bharati University on Friday (March 17, 2017) hosted Basant Utsav, a classical music concert in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata. Eminent artists like Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar (vocal), Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (mohanveena) and Hassan Haider Khan (shehnai) performed at the event. Images by IBNS
India celebrates the festival of colour
Mar 12, 2017, at 11:38 pm
India celebrates the festival of colour
Celebrating the rhythms of Holi at the Indian Museum
Mar 11, 2017, at 06:13 pm
Before the grand celebration of colours on Sunday and Monday, Kolkata's Indian Museum organised a special dance recital by Dona Ganguly and members of her dance troupe Diksha Manjari. Images by Subhodeep Sardar
Foreigners soak in Holi spirit in India
Mar 11, 2017, at 05:21 pm
Holi, the festival of colours, is one occasion which people in India celebrate passionately. Visitors to India also soak in that spirit. On Friday in Kolkata, several foreigners were seen revelling in the Holi spirit on the premises of Indian Museum in Kolkata ahead of big celebrations in India on Sunday and Monday. Images by Subhodeep Sardar
Bengali folk singer Kalika Prasad Bhattacharjee passes away
Mar 07, 2017, at 10:08 pm
Popular Bengali folk singer Kalika Prasad Bhattacharjee, the front man of popular band 'Dohar,' died in a car accident in West Bengal's Hoogly district on Tuesday (Mar 7, 2017) morning. (Images: IBNS)
Major fire breaks out in Kolkata's Burrabazar
Feb 28, 2017, at 06:26 am
A major fire broke out at a residential-cum-commercial building at Amratala Lane area under Burrabazar Police Station limits in Kolkata on Monday night.
Kolkata: ILPA Show 2017 curtain raiser
Feb 23, 2017, at 09:31 pm
The Curtain Raiser for The ILPA Show 2017, Leather On The Ramp was held on Wednesay at Guchhi, Hyatt Regency Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
India Republic Day: Images from the borders
Jan 27, 2017, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): The 68th Republic Day of India was celebrated with due honour in various parts of the world, including embassies and high commissions abroad. Security personnel at the country's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh also exchanged greetings and sweets with their counterparts
BS Dhanoa interacts with children
Jan 27, 2017, at 12:32 am
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC interacting with children who are awardees of the National Bravery Award for year 2016 at New Delhi on Tuesday (jan 24, 2017).
Mohan Bhagwat in Kolkata,addresses rally
Jan 14, 2017, at 09:56 pm
Mohan Bhagwat addressed RSS rally in Kolkata on Saturday (Jan 14, 2017). Images by Deepayan Sinha/IBNS
P.C. Chandra hosts the second edition of Gyandhara
Jan 11, 2017, at 11:39 pm
P. C. Chandra Group on Friday (Jan 6, 2017) hosted the Gyandhara initiative which aims at helping colleges to set up Knowledge Centres in their premises., Minister of Women Development & Social Welfare, Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, West Bengal Dr. Shashi Panja was present along with other members of P C Chandra group. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Banking on festive season, Casa Fortuna launches special offering for revellers
Dec 23, 2016, at 08:40 pm
Dec 20, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chairman Chief of Staffs Committee and the Chief of the Air Staff inspecting the guard of honour during his farewell visit to HQ Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi, today.