Boris Becker wins hearts in Kolkata
Dec 18, 2016, at 06:46 pm
Tennis legend Boris Becker visited Kolkata on Saturday (Sept 17, 2016) and won hearts of millions of his fans who have seen him play in his golden days and others who have heard fascinating stories about his action on the court from their parents. The tennis star is all se to flag off the Tata Steel Kolkata 25k on Sunday in the city.
Ananya Birla, Neerja Birla enjoy jamming session with Stomp
Dec 15, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Ananya Birla and Neerja Birla met with Stomp recently to learn the tricks of their trade and exchange her singing skill with their stomping skills.
KIBF2017: Focal country Costa Rica
Dec 15, 2016, at 10:59 pm
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): The logo for the focal country, Costa Rica, for the Kolkata International Book Fair to be held from Jan 25 to Feb 5, 2017 was unveiled by the Publishers and Bookseller Guild on Tuesday in Kolkata.
Shiraz Restaurants launches Lazeez Express outlet in Salt Lake in Kolkata
Dec 08, 2016, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Kolkata's Shiraz Restaurants Pvt Ltd launched their 17th Lazeez Express outlet in Salt Lake (CD 22, Sector 1) in the eastern part of the city recently.
Fire breaks out at Kolkata's SSKM hospital
Nov 21, 2016, at 06:52 pm
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Five fire tenders were rushed to douse the fire that broke out at the state-run SSKM hospital in Kolkata on Monday morning. According to reports, the fire broke out in the Ronald Ross building. Patients were evacuated, according to local sources.
Baluchari: An exhibition showcasing the revival of the textile
Nov 18, 2016, at 06:24 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Preview of the exhibition titled Baluchari -- organised by Weavers Studio Resource Centre and Tantuja -- was held on Thursday in Kolkata in the presence of noted film director and actor Aparna Sen and Darshan Mekani, Director, Weavers Studio.Image captions:
Aditi Rao Hydari slays at Femina Hair Hero Awards
Nov 18, 2016, at 03:46 am
Aditi Rao Hydari recently attended the Femina Hair Hero Awards wearing Natalie Chapman styled by Sanam Ratansi. The crimped hair and choker detail was a definite show stealer. Hair & Makeup was done by Elton Fernandez. Aditi will be next seen in Mani Ratnam’s Kaatru Veliyidai slated to release in March 2017.
Mani Square hosts cake mixing ceremony in Kolkata
Nov 15, 2016, at 05:15 am
A shopping mall in Kolkata on Monday (Nov 14, 2016) hosted a cake mixing ceremony to mark children's day and celebrate the on set of the Christmas season. Noted dancer Tanushree Shankar, artist Eleena Banik, film maker Anindita Sarbadhicari along with Sanjay Jhunjhunwala, CEO, Mani Group were present to grace the occasion.
FICCI (FLO) organises seminar on family business
Nov 15, 2016, at 05:09 am
The women's wing of FICCI, FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) on Monday (November 7,2016) organised a special interactive session based on family business in Kolkata. Preetha Reddy, Vice chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group was present at the event.
Kolkata: People queue in front of banks, ATMs to get cash
Nov 14, 2016, at 02:02 am
Two sacks filled with torn , mutilated banned Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 currency notes were found in South Kolkata's Golf Green area while people rushed to banks to deposit money or replace their old currency notes in different parts of the city on Sunday (Nov 13, 2016). Others queued in front of the ATMs to collect money.
Premiere of Colkatay Columbus held at Priya Cinema
Nov 12, 2016, at 04:29 am
A premiere of the Bengali film Colkatay Columbus, directed by Saurav Palodhi , was held at the Priya Cinema on Thursday (Nov 11, 2016) in Kolkata. From Sony AATH & Mojo Productions, the film's cast includes Mir, Tanushree Chakraborty, Gaurav Chakraborty, Anirban Bhattacharya, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Suchandra Vaaniya among others.
India copes with currency demonetization effect daylong
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:33 am
There was a frenzied rush in all banks and post offices across India on Thursday (Nov 10, 2016) to exchange the now-demonetized Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and withdraw money. Long queues were witnessed before many banks and many ran out of currencies. ICICI Bank says it dealt with the situation by opening the branches early and catered all clients. IBNS Images of the day from eastern city Kolkata where many are flaunting the new notes they received.
People stand in queue to exchange currency notes
Nov 10, 2016, at 10:57 pm
INR 500 and 1000 notes have been banned by the Narenda Modi government from midnight yesterday (Nov 9, 2016) to check black money, prompting people to line up before banks across India since morning to change the notes. A scene of a bank in Kolkata.
Kolkata: Protest over currency note ban
Nov 10, 2016, at 10:53 pm
Members of Bhasha O Chetona Samiti protested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's decision to scrap all Rs 500 and Rs.1000 notes in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 9, 2016). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata celebrates Jagadhatri Puja
Nov 10, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Festive mood gripped Kolkata as the city celebrated Jagadhatri Puja on Wednesday (Nov 9, 2016) (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Nov 07, 2016, at 12:59 am
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India organized a press conference on Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Kolkata on Saturday. CS president Mamta Binani was present in the event.
DS Research Centre organises Pinkathon in Kolkata
Oct 27, 2016, at 05:32 am
DS Research Centre, with a pledge to prevent and treat cancer by providing Ancient Ayurveda based Nutrient Energy Treatment of international standard, organized a Pinkathon (Pink-a-Thon) for the Women Cancer Survivors in Kolkata on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday (Oct 26, 2016). The rally started from D.S Bhawan till ESI Hospital and back to D.S Bhawan. The theme of the initiative was “The Best Protection is Early Detectionâ€.
Music of Bengali film 'Colkatay Columbus' launched in Kolkata
Oct 23, 2016, at 08:37 pm
The music of the Bengali film 'Colkatay Columbus', a satirical comedy directed by Saurav Palodhi was launched in Kolkata on Saturday (Oct 22, 2016). The star cast of the film including Tanushree Chakraborty, Gaurav Chakraborty, Anirban Bhattacharya, Suchandra Vaaniya, Ritabhari Chakraborty and Mir, as Columbus were present at the occasion.
Kolkata: Land Rover organises customer engagement programme
Oct 23, 2016, at 01:51 am
British car manufacturer Land Rover on Friday (Oct 21, 2016) organised a customer engagement programme in Kolkata. This customer engagement initiative offered a chance to customers to drive and experience top-of-the line Jaguar cars in India.
Senco Gold & Diamonds associates itself with Divine Solitaires
Oct 22, 2016, at 03:38 am
Suvankar Sen Executive Director, Senco Gold & Diamonds,recently announced the association with India’s finest solitaire diamond brand Divine Solitaires in Kolkata on Thursday (October 20, 2016). Jignesh Mehta, Managing Director, Divine Solitaires and actress Nusrat Jahan were present at the event.
Kolkata's Chalta Bagan Lohapatty Durga Puja witnesses star-studded Sindur Khela today
Oct 15, 2016, at 05:02 am
It was a star-studded Sindur Khela at the Chalta Bagan Lohapatty Durga Puja in Kolkata on Friday (Oct 14, 2014) where several actresses and fashionistas including Rituparna Sengupta, Moon Moon Sen and Agnimitra Paul among others indulged in the colourful ritual before the immersion of the Durga idol which officially concludes the biggest carnival of Bengalis.
Kolkata: Durga idol of Ahiritola Sarbojanin to be kept at Esplanade Metro Station
Oct 15, 2016, at 04:53 am
As the grand celebration of Durga Puja, the biggest carnival of Bengalis, concluded, Esplanade Metro Station in Kolkata on Friday (Oct 14, 2016) decided to house the Durga idol of Ahiritola Sarbojanin in display for visitors.
Kolkata witnesses grand Durga Puja finale with immersion carnival on Red Road
Oct 15, 2016, at 04:46 am
It was a grand treat for Kolkatans on Friday (Oct 14, 2016) as the finale of the biggest carnival of Bengalis, Durga Puja, was concluded with a gala parade on Red Road where 39 of the best Puja committees marched with their idols before immersion. The idea to hold the procession before immersion in this grandeur manner was the brain child of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who herself was present at the audience during the parade. The programme was conducted by the West Bengal Government along with the aid of the Kolkata Police. Each puja committee showcased a tableaux, including a miniature pandal where they hosted Ma Durga for the past few days. It was all glam and glitterati at the Red Road on Friday leaving Kolkatans with a year-long wait.
Oct 12, 2016, at 09:35 pm
Muslim community in Kolkata observed Muharram on Wednesday (Oct 2 , 2016). Images By-Souvik Das/IBNS