Kolkata: Kendriya Vidyalaya Ballygunge celebrates R-Day
Jan 26, 2015, at 11:40 pm
Kendriya Vidyalaya Ballygunge, Kolkata celebrated 66th Republic Day on Monday. Chief Guest of the occasion, Brig. Arun Nair, SM, Commander, TA Group, Eastern Command(HQ) and Chairman Vidyalaya Management Committee, Kendriya Vidyalaya Ballygunge in the presence of P.C. Mohapatra, Principal, KV Ballygunge
Republic Day celebrations at PIB
Jan 26, 2015, at 11:13 pm
Additional Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Kolkata, Santanu Palodhi and staff at the Flag Hoisting Ceremony of Republic Day, 2015.
Bengal celebrates Saraswati puja.
Jan 26, 2015, at 03:57 am
From college going youths to school going kids, everyone celebrated Saraswati Puja on Saturday( 24 Jan, 2015 ) and Sunday (25 Jan, 2015). The puja timing was from 10.45 am on Saturday to 8 am on Sunday. Schools and households were decorated with lights and flowers. Boys wore punjabi and girls were seen in sarees and everyone was in cheerful mood. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
LF observes Netaji's birthday in Kolkata
Jan 24, 2015, at 06:45 pm
The West Bengal Left Front on Friday( Jan 23, 2014) remembered freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 118 th birthday in Kolkata. Images by Sounak Choudhury
DAV Public School, Thane crowned Energy-Q champions
Jan 23, 2015, at 09:54 pm
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Club Enerji, Tata Power’s nationwide energy conservation movement on Thursday declared the National Energy Q Champions for 2015 at the Grand Finale Carnival held at Community Centre in Mumbai.
Mirchi Music Award judging session ends
Jan 23, 2015, at 09:52 pm
The 4th edition of Mirchi Music Award judging session ended in Kolkata on Wednesday (Jan 21, 2015) at the Taj Gateway Hotel. Personalities from the world of Bengali music industry were present at the event. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Jan 23, 2015, at 09:50 pm
Theatre personality Rudraprasad Sengupta and poet Rajatsubhra Majumdar came to together to launch their recital album "Kobita" on Wednesday evening (21 Jan, 2015) at Gallery Gold. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Maneka Gandhi bats for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme at Panipat
Jan 21, 2015, at 09:08 pm
Panipat, Jan 20 (IBNS): Union Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Sanjay Gandhi on Tuesday urged the nation to save girls while stressing that the society needs to change the mindset towards a girl child to eradicate the problem of female foeticide.
Arup Raha meets national Bravery awardees in Delhi
Jan 20, 2015, at 08:25 pm
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha met with the National Bravery Award winners at Air House in New Delhi, on Monday (January 19, 2014). A total of twenty four awardees have been nominated including four posthumous.
Exhibition showcases Tagore's impact on Lithuania
Jan 19, 2015, at 08:57 pm
A one -day photography exhibition "6262" Impressions from Lithuania by Kountey Sinha was inaugurated by the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania, Laimonas Talat Kelpsa and Madhu Neotia at Jhal Farezi restaurant in Kolkata on Sunday (Jan 18, 2015). The exhibition was graced by Bollywood music director Shantanu Moitra and Bengali screen and TV actress Gargi Roy Chowdhury along with other personalities.The exhibition unraveled the story of Rabindranath Tagore's profound impact in Lithuania's struggle for freedom. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Kalam inaugurates IISWBM's international conference
Jan 16, 2015, at 06:12 pm
Former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam lighted the lamp to inaugurate the 5th Annual International Conference on ‘Innovations and Best Practices in Business, Human and other Earth Resources Management’ organized by Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM) in Kolkata on Thursday (January 15, 2015). Partha Chatterjee , MIC, School Education, Higher Education, Parliamentary Affairs, Government of West Bengal and Amitava Sarkar, Director, IISWBM were present at the event.
Shashi Tharoor attends Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival
Jan 16, 2015, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Congress leader and former minister Shashi Tharoor, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati Jawhar Sircar, Justice Leila Seth and British historian Charles Allen inaugurated the 6'th Appejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) at Indian Museum premises in Kolkata on Wednesday. Images by Sounak Choudhury
India Haat opened by new Tolly film team
Jan 14, 2015, at 08:44 pm
The 8th edition of 'India Haat' was opened on Tuesday at the Ice Skating Rink by the team of upcoming Bengali Film"1+1=3". Actor Debdut Ghosh and filmmaker Ashoke Vishwanathan were present. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Jan 14, 2015, at 08:42 pm
A Honda City car suddenly caught fire on Tuesday (Jan 13, 2015) night near gate No.4 of Jadavpur University campus. Both the youths on the car, one of whom was driving, fled the scene leaving the burning car. Two fire fighting engines came in quick response and doused the flame. No one was hurt. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
JU: Another protesting student hospitalized, Partha visits hospital
Jan 12, 2015, at 07:26 pm
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS): A Jadavpur University (JU) studentm who is participating in an indefinite hunger strike fell sick and was admitted in a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday.
Harley-Davidson kicks off 5th anniversary celebration in India
Jan 07, 2015, at 09:24 pm
Kolkata / New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): The year 2014 has ended on a strong note for Harley-Davidson India as the company completes five successful years in the country with more than 8000 motorcycles on Indian roads since it commenced retail operations in July 2010.
Kolkata's Shri Shikshayatan School celebrates its diamond jubilee
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:12 pm
Shri Shikshayatan School in Kolkata on Saturday (Jan 3, 2015) hosted its diamond jubilee celebration at the school campus. The diamond jubilee celebration of Shri Shikshayatan School 'JUBILARE 2015' was inaugurated by eminent scientist Bikash Chandra Sinha, Homi Bhabha, Chair Professor, Department of Atomic Energy in the presence of S K Birla, President, B K Jhawar, Vice President of Shikshayatan Foundation, G K Khaitan, Trustee member, and a host of other Dignitaries and guests. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Pride of India Science & Technology Exhibition inaugurated in Mumbai
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:04 pm
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS) Union Minister for Science and technology Harshvardhan on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Pride of India Expo’ a mega science & technology exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, leading scientific products and services, path breaking R&D initiatives, schemes and achievements of India’s leading public and private sectors, government departments, research labs and educational institutions.
Kolkata hits outdoor to celebrate new year
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:54 pm
As the clock struck 10 am, people started visiting the Indian Museum, Zoological Garden, Victoria Memorial in large numbers to celebrate the New Year. From kids to elders, everyone was in cheerful mood .Restrurants also started filling up quickly soon after noon. Huge crowd was seen at Zoological Garden on Thursday (Jan 1, 2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Kolkata celebrates new year amid pomp and gaiety
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:49 pm
2015 is on the floor and the city of joy-Kolkata celebrated the first day of the new year at it's best on Thursday (Jan 1, 2015). Braving the cold weather and occasional rains, the people did not miss the chance to celebrate the once in a year extravaganza. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Amway to support Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Kolkata, Dec 31 (IBNS): Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, will support Mukti Rehabilitation Centre, an NGO based out of Kolkata.
Kolkaya to host Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival
Dec 31, 2014, at 09:16 pm
Apeejay Surrendra Group and Oxford Bookstores on Monday (Dec 29, 2014) announced the sixth edition of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, 2015 (AKLF 2015) to be hosted in Kolkata from Jan 14th to Jan 18. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:11 pm
As the sun came down and temperature dropped in the city, people after visiting the church made their way to Park Street in Koljkata to celebrate Christmas. Park Street is decked up with lights and it will remain till Dec 31 when people will once again join the spirit of festivity as they will be busy welcoming the New Year 2015. Amid the fun and jubilation, few people on Thursday (Dec 25, 2014) were seen protesting against the killing of school students in a Pakistani school by terrorists. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi / Gurgaon, Dec 25 (IBNS) – Gurgaon’s New City Centre sparkled Gurgaon’s skyline on Thursday with stunning fireworks of international stature.
Christmas celebration at St. Paul's Cathedral in Kolkata
Dec 25, 2014, at 10:36 pm
People from different parts of the city have gathered at St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate Christmas. From lighting candles and singing Christmas carols and mass to taking selfies or group selfies, people are basking in the festive spirit. As they pray to Jesus to make their wishes come true, kids to elders all are in very joyful mood. People are also buying and wearing Santa Claus caps which are being sold outside St.Paul's Cathedral on Thursday, ( Dec 25, 2014). Meanwhile, Kolkata's are also flocking to Park Street, the happening city avenue known for its decorations during the Christmas time and New Year. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Nitin Gadkari participates in anti-corruption rally in Kolkata
Dec 24, 2014, at 06:15 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Union Transport Minister and BJP senior leader Nitin Gadkari was in Kolkata on Tuesday when he met state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat Nabanno in Howrah to discus expansion of various national highway projects while also taking part in an anti-corruption march in the city that began from College Square and ended at Esplanade point. The BJP state unit is organizing anti-corruption week from Dec 23 to 30. BJP state president Rahul Sinha and BJP national secretary Siddharth Nath Singh took part in the rally while grand-daughter of poet Kaji Nazrul Islam, Sonali Kaji, also joined the BJP during the day. Nitin Gadkari gave her the flag of BJP.
Dibakar at Comic Con with Byomkesh
Dec 23, 2014, at 03:36 am
Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee took his upcoming release Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! to the Comic Con Convention on Sunday. He was in conversation with Anuvab Pal where they spoke about the making of the film.The film is set to release on 10 April next year which has Sushant Singh Rajput playing the title role.
Film on musical legend Girija Devi launched
Dec 23, 2014, at 03:32 am
West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi, musical legend Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan Girija Devi and her daughter, Sudha Datta, Pt. Vijay Kichlu, H P Budhia, industrialist Sanjay Budhia, Krishna Neotia, and Sree Sree Samir Brahmachari in Kolkata in the launch programme of a film- "Girija - a Lifetime in Music" based on Girija Devi's life and her musical journey
Dr.Esha Niyogi De speaks on films in Kolkata
Dec 23, 2014, at 03:30 am
While images of women in cinema have long engaged film scholars and film buffs alike, Dr. Esha Niyogi De, talked about recent studies that explored how women enter film industries the ways and in which a woman film maker change the cinematic trends at the American Centre in Kolkata recently.
Kolkata walks in solidarity with victims of Peshawar tragedy
Dec 23, 2014, at 03:28 am
Bengal Cricketer Lakshmi Ratan Sukla and at least 3000 students of Kolkata exhibited their soldiery by participating in a silent protest rally over the Peshawar terror attack, initiated by Lions Club International MD 322 in Kolkata on Sunday (Dec 21, 2014). The walk took place from Deshopriyo Prak to Lion Safari Park. Taliban militants attacked a Peshawar school on Dec 16 and killed 141 people including 132 students.