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Groupon India partners with UNICEF, Kareena in India

Nov 15, 2014, at 07:23 pm

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): UNICEF on Friday announced its partnership with Groupon, a daily deals site, to raise funds for promoting quality education for children in India.

J P Nadda inaugurates health pavilion at trade fair

Nov 15, 2014, at 07:11 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the pavilion of the Health Ministry at the India International Trade Fair 2014, here on Friday.

Rado showcases High Jewellery Wedding Collection in Kolkata

Nov 15, 2014, at 06:45 pm

Luxury Swiss watch brand maker Rado showcased their “High Jewellery Wedding Collection” at the Rado Store in Forum Mall on Thursday (Nov 13, 2014). City model Rukmini Maitra was present at the venue. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

KIFF fever continues to grip Kolkatans

Nov 15, 2014, at 06:32 pm

The fever of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) continued to grip Kolkata as thousands of film lovers visited Nandan complex and other venues across Kolkata to watch internationally acclaimed movies and be a part of the celebration. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Modi with the other BRICS leaders ahead of G-20 Summit, in Brisbane

Nov 15, 2014, at 05:53 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the other BRICS leaders ahead of G-20 Summit, in Brisbane, Australia on November 15, 2014.

Ganesh Hegde to direct movie

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:15 pm

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): The multi-talented Ganesh Hegde has enthralled the audience with his versatile dancing. He has made almost all the Bollywood A-Listers to dance to his moves. He`s also famous for singing the party anthem 'Main Deewana' for which he was praised by none other than Asha Bhosale.

Tanishaa Mukerji looks stunning on Day 2 of KIFF

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:13 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Actress Tanishaa Mukerji looked gorgeous in a blue dress as she made an appearance at one of the oldest multiplexes in the country, Nandan Cinema alongside her mother and yesteryears actress Tanuja. The duo was there to attend the screening of Tanuja’s Marathi film Pirturoon, which marks her comeback to Marathi cinema after three decades.

Anushka Sharma launches Season 3 of Support My School campaign

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:11 pm

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Coca-Cola India, NDTV and UN-Habitat's multi partner program for Happy, Healthy and Active schools-Support My School will now scale up its effort to touch 1000 schools and 3,50,000 students in next two years.

Jacqueline visits Kolkata

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:05 pm

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez launched the Youth-Enhancing Addition's skincare range in Kolkata on Thursday (Nov 13, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Jawaharlal Nehru on his 125th birth anniversary

Nov 14, 2014, at 06:48 pm

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 125th birth anniversary, at Shantivan, in Delhi on November 14, 2014.

Modi arrives at Brisbane

Nov 14, 2014, at 06:38 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Brisbane, Australia for G20 summit on November 14, 2014.

Modi, Li Keqiang meet in Myanmar

Nov 14, 2014, at 06:37 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Premier of People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang at Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar on Thursday (Nov 13, 2014).

JU: Engineering students also vote against VC

Nov 13, 2014, at 07:15 pm

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): The result of the referendum of the engineering faculty in Kolkata's Jadavpur University was declared on Wednesday where maximum number of students voted against Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty.

Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Russian Federation

Nov 13, 2014, at 06:58 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Russian Federation, Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 13, 2014.

Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Malaysia

Nov 12, 2014, at 06:45 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mr. Najib Razak, at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 12, 2014.

Mary Kom, other athletes felicitated

Nov 12, 2014, at 06:32 pm

Olympic medallist M C Mary Kom, who also won Gold in the Asian Games this year in South Korea, was in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 11, 2014) at the invitation of Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd which chose to honour the Asian Games athletes who won medals. Ajay Khanna, Vice President & Country Head, Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd felicitated the medal winning sponsored athletes of Asian Games, 2014 on the occasion of Herbalife’s 15th year Anniversary celebration. Besides Mary Kom, other athletes were Dipika Pallikal (bronze in Women’s Singles), Heena Sidhu (bronze in 25 m air pistol Women’s team event) and H.N Girisha (bronze in Men’s High Jump) Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

KIFF: Starry filmfest pays tribute to Suchitra Sen

Nov 12, 2014, at 06:28 pm

A day after its inauguration in the presence of Bollywood stars, Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) witnessed a day of events and screening of films from across the word on Wednesday (Nov 11, 2014). The first day's highlights included opening of an exhibition on late screen goddess Suchitra Sen. Daughter Moon Moon Sen, actor and festival committee chairman Ranjit Mullick, painter Shuvaprasanna, who also is the Chairman of Exhibition Committee, were present at the opening of the show on Suchitra where several familiar and rare images of the enigmatic screen diva's life are displayed. A booklet on Sen was also released. Also spotted during the day was actress Tanuja- who had starred in many Bengali films- with her daughter Tanisha. Actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar, who is a member of the jury this year, was seen catching up on films. Long queues of cine lovers were also witnessed at the main Nandan complex which sported a carnival like look. Youngsters were seen crowding the complex to gaze at stars and capture them in images and selfies for their social media posts. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

'Kill Dil' actors visit Jaipur

Nov 12, 2014, at 06:18 pm

Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh, Parineeti Chopra and Ali Zafar visited jaipur city on Sunday (Nov 9, 2014) to promote their film, Kill Dil. After having an interaction with the media, the actors made it to the Jagatpura Shooting Range. Kill Dil is all set to release on Nov 14.

Vedanta Foundation launches chartered accountancy coaching centre in Thane

Nov 12, 2014, at 06:14 pm

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Vedanta Foundation on Tuesday launched a new coaching centre at Vedanta College of Management and Information Technology in Thane.

Deepika gets sporty on the sets of Piku

Nov 12, 2014, at 06:04 pm

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Deepika Padukone, who is currently busy shooting in Kolkata for Shoojit Sircar's film 'Piku' seems to be really enjoying herself. The actress was spotted playing a game of Badminton on the sets, looking every bit of a sportsperson, just like her father.

Kill Dil team makes Kapil laugh

Nov 12, 2014, at 05:59 pm

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The 'Kill Dil' team recently attended 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' and the show was a laugh riot.

P.K. song launched in Delhi by Aamir, HIrani

Nov 12, 2014, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) Aamir Khan’s next with Raj Kumar Hirani, P.K., launched it’s first song titled Tharki Chokro in Delhi. The event was attended by Raj Kumar Hirani, Aamir Khan, lyricist Swanand Kirkire, music composers Ajay – Atul as well as the singer and popular Indian Idol 5 contestant, Swaroop Khan.

Pranab Mukherjee lighting the lamp

Nov 11, 2014, at 10:23 pm

The Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari being presented a book entitled "Empire to Independence", authored by Maj. General (Retd.) Shri Jai Krishan Kaushik, in New Delhi on November 11, 2014.

Narendra Modi arrives in Nay Pyi Taw

Nov 11, 2014, at 10:06 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi waving to the dignitaries, on his departure to Myanmar, in New Delhi on November 11, 2014.

Nusrat launches Max store in Kolkata

Nov 10, 2014, at 09:57 pm

Bengali actress Nusrat Jahan inaugurated the 4th Max store at Avani Riverside Mall in Kolkata on Sunday (Nov 9. 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Christopher C Doyle's The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret launched in Kolkata

Nov 10, 2014, at 09:55 pm

Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland Ltd., hosted the launch of Christopher C Doyle’s 'The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret' at its South City Mall outlet here on Friday.

Pranab discusses wide ranging issues with King of Bhutan

Nov 10, 2014, at 09:53 pm

Thimpu, Nov 8 (IBNS) At the invitation of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee paid a State Visit to Bhutan on for the past two days when he held wide ranging discussions with the King of Bhutan.

Ex-Israeli President Shimon Peres meets Sonia Gandhi

Nov 10, 2014, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Former Israel President Shimon Peres on Saturday paid a visit to Congress President Sonia Gandhi, at her residence here. Vice President of the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi was also present in the meeting.

Kill Dil cast paints Mumbai neighbourhood bright

Nov 10, 2014, at 09:46 pm

Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS) Actors Ali Zafar, Ranveer Singh and Parineeti Chopra painted the town Saturday. The three of them did graffiti inspired by their upcoming film Kill Dil, on the walls of Mahim here.

Anil Kapoor visits Siddhivinayak Temple

Nov 08, 2014, at 11:18 pm

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has a lot to thank lord for this year. The charming actor made a visit to Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Thursday evening (Nov 6, 2014) to thank Lord Ganesha for a successful year and also pray for a good start of his son Harshvardhan's film which will go on floors soon. The actor was accompanied by his wife Sunita Kapoor. They attended the maha-aarti.