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Myshop Connect opens retail store in Delhi

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:42 am

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS): Myshopbazzar.com, an online shopping portal has launched its first retail outlet in Dwarka in New Delhi. The opening saw a big rush of shoppers who wanted to avail the inaugural offers and discounts. Myshopbazzar.com is planning to open a chain of retail outlets under the brand name of 'Myshop Connect'. They plan to open 50 such retail stores pan India by the end of 2015 and 300 stores by December 2016.

Dibakar launches poster of Byomkesh on day Japan had bombed Kolkata

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:40 am

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS) Dibakar Banerjee launched the first poster of his upcoming release Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! in Kolkata on Saturday. The film which is set in the year 1943, as World War 2 being the back drop, has captured history with their trailer launch .

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.

Big B meets PM Modi

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:25 am

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS) Bollywood super star Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. "Eminent film actor, Shri Amitabh Bachchan calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on December 20, 2014," said a statement issued by the government.

Abir, Sabyasachi add verve to Feluda film premiere

Dec 20, 2014, at 08:30 pm

Tollywood stars along with with cast members Abir Chatterjee (who plays the new detective Feluda in the film based on Satyajit Ray's famous Feluda series book), Sourav Das (assistant Topse), Paran Bandyopadhyay, Deepankar De, Rajatava Dutta and many more glammed up the premier of the much awaited movie Badshahi Angti directed by Sandip Ray at Inox South City on Thursday (Dec 18, 2014).​ Also present was actor Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, the man who played Feluda in all previous Sadip Ray films. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS

'Salt of the Earth-The Story of Tata Chemicals' releases in Kolkata

Dec 20, 2014, at 08:25 pm

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS) Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL), a top chemicals enterprise and a leading producer of fertilisers, food products and food additives, on Friday unveiled ‘Salt of the Earth: The Story of Tata Chemicals’, a chronicle of the company and the people who shaped it over the 75 years of its existence.

West Bengal wins East Zonal finals of Coca-Cola Cup U -15 football tournament

Dec 20, 2014, at 08:23 pm

Cuttack, Dec 19 (IBNS) West Bengal prevailed over Jharkhand to win the East Zonal Finals of The Coca-Cola Cup (Under-15 Sub Junior Football Tournament), in a riveting match held at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

PK screened for Mumbai Police Officers

Dec 20, 2014, at 08:11 pm

The PK team hosted a special screening of their movie for the Mumbai Police Officers in Mumbai on Thursday. The entire team got together for the film screening. The film the hit the silver screen across the country on Friday.

Hawaizaada poster released

Dec 20, 2014, at 08:03 pm

Poster of director Vibhu Puri's upcoming film 'Hawaizaada' has been released. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role. The film is based on the life of a scientist named Shivkar Bapuji Talpade, who was known for having created India’s first unnamed aeroplane. The film is set to release on Jan 30.

Dev, Koel glam up P C Chandra prize distribution

Dec 19, 2014, at 11:07 pm

Tollywood star-turned parliamentarian Dev, actress Koel Mullick glammed up the mega prize distribution of “DHANTERAS DHANVARSHA 2014” by jewellers P C Chandra Group on Thursday (Dec 18, 2014) opposite Science City on the EM Bypass at Tulip Banquets. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

MTV Roadies X2 in Kolkata

Dec 19, 2014, at 11:05 pm

Bollywood actress Esha Deol, Vijender Singh, Karan Kundra and Rannvijay Singh were in Kolkata to unveil MTV ROADIES X2 (auditions) on Thursday (Dec 18, 2014) at Soho Lounge. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

The Chief of the Air Staff

Dec 19, 2014, at 11:03 pm

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha during the inaugural address of Indian Air Force Leadership Seminar- 2014 being held at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park in New Delhi today.

British Council presents Folk Archive in Kolkata

Dec 18, 2014, at 11:00 pm

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities and Victoria Memorial Hall, presented Folk Archive, a vibrant, visual account of contemporary popular British culture by leading international artists Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane on Tuesday.

Imran Khan attends Mumbai college fest

Dec 18, 2014, at 10:57 pm

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Imran Khan attended Mumbai's Jai Hind College fest 'Entourage'.

Aamir hosts special PK screening for Sachin

Dec 18, 2014, at 10:51 pm

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS): Actor Aamir Khan hosted the first screening of PK on Tuesday for his friend Sachin Tendulkar.

Messenger of God poster released

Dec 18, 2014, at 10:41 pm

Mumbai, Dec 17, 2014: A brand new poster for the upcoming film ‘Messenger of God’ has been released. The film revolves around the life of Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan with over 50 million followers who is believes in social work.

After top 10 finish in rookie season Tathagata sets eyes on Asia

Dec 18, 2014, at 04:12 am

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Tathagata Tunna Mukherjee braved an inclement weather and thin as ice track surface to finish his rookie season in Formula LGB 4 at Buddh International Circuit in Noida at an honourable 9th position.

PM Modi meets President in hospital

Dec 18, 2014, at 03:56 am

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Army (Research and Referral) Hospital in New Delhi to inquire about the health of President Pranab Mukherjee who had underwent coronary angioplasty last week.

Jacqueline Fernandez is the Style Icon of 2014

Dec 18, 2014, at 03:43 am

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IBNS): The season of awards in Bollywood is finally here and actress Jacqueline Fernandez already seems to be savoring every moment of it. This gorgeous actress was awarded the ‘Style Icon Of The Year' award at the prestigious Stardust Awards ceremony held on Sunday.

Oh! Calcutta hosts Anglo-Indian Festival

Dec 18, 2014, at 03:34 am

Dining restaurant Oh! Calcutta hosted the “Anglo-Indian Festival" at its Forum Mall outlet in Kolkata on Friday (Dec 12, 2014). Images by IBNS

Berger Paints pledges to clean Kolkata with 'Easy Clean India Campaign'

Dec 18, 2014, at 03:12 am

Inspired by the Swach bharat Abhiyan, Berger Paints launched the "Easy Clean India Campaign" in Kolkata on Monday (Dec 15, 2014).The company started their journey by cleaning an NGO, Jaihind Abaitanik Vidyalaya and its surroundings at Prince Anwar Shah Road here. Furthermore, they painted a classroom and donated a few additional cans of paint to the NGO to get the rest of the school painted. Apart from that they educated people at the venue on the importance and benefits of cleanliness and ways to maintaining it. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS

Bhopal film actress Fagun Thakrer spotted at fashion launch

Dec 18, 2014, at 03:03 am

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IBNS) Actress Fagun Thakrer recently seen in the film- Bhopal: A prayer for Rain along with Kal Penn and Martin Sheen was spotted at the launch of latest collection by Manish & Devinaa Chouhan.

Sandip, Abir speak on 'Badsahi Angti'

Dec 18, 2014, at 02:50 am

Director Sandip Ray along with actor Abir Chatterjee interacted with the press on Saturday (Feb 13, 2014) over their latest film on detective Feluda series- 'Badshahi Angti'. Abir is playing the character of 'Feluda' for the first time. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Rajdeep Sardesai launches his book in Kolkata

Dec 18, 2014, at 02:39 am

Starmark, a Kolkata-based bookstore chain, in association with Penguin Books Ltd., hosted an interactive session on Sunday (Dec 14, 2014) with senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai on his book 2014, The Election That Changed India. Images Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Blenders Pride: Sushmita Sen steals show in Namrata outfits

Dec 18, 2014, at 02:35 am

The final day of Blenders Pride fashion tour marked a glamorous evening on Saturday (Dec 14, 2014) with designers designer Namrata Joshipura presenting Sushmita Sen in stunning outfits as the showstopper. Speaking about style. diva Sushmita Sen said: "People are stylish when they are good in every aspect of life. I am the one who does not follow trends. I am different and I follow my own path." Namrata Joshipura’s collection was based on pattern print and textures. "My collection is a very monochromatic collection with box of colours thrown in. The dresses are of black and white prints with beautiful embroideries and prints. I have also used some jewellery," said Namrata Joshipura. (Reporting by Shubhrima Dutta)

Blenders Pride: Pankaj and Nidhi showcase collections

Dec 18, 2014, at 02:31 am

The final day of Blenders Pride fashion tour on Saturday (Dec 13, 2014) marked a glamorous evening with designers Pankaj & Nidhi showcasing their collections. The designers Pankaj & Nidhi who launched their label eight years ago showcased their amazing collection of ‘The glass house by the sea’. “We developed this collection for Blenders pride fashion tour because we always wanted to do something very new. Our collection is all about the sharp contrast of mirrors and glass panes, flowers, dragon flies, sunset and clouds integrated pictorially and digitally mastered prints,” said the designer duo Pankaj & Nidhi. Images by Avishek MItra/IBNS

School children participate in Environmental Conservation Awareness program

Dec 18, 2014, at 02:26 am

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS) The American Center, Kolkata ,in association with SHER, hosted an Environmental Conservation Awareness program among the school children on Friday.