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Microsoft CODESS for women coders comes to Hyderabad

Nov 08, 2014, at 11:10 pm

Hyderabad / Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): CODESS, a global community for women coders, established by Skype in March 2013 to explore ways to promote gender diversity in the engineering field, was hosted by Microsoft, in Hyderabad on Friday.

Modi being received by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh

Nov 08, 2014, at 06:05 am

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Akhilesh Yadav, on his arrival at Varanasi airport, Uttar Pradesh on November 07, 2014.

President in Bhutan

Nov 08, 2014, at 05:59 am

The President,Pranab Mukherjee and the King of Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck witnessing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bhutan and India on the Establishment of Nalanda University, at Tashichhodzong, at Thimpu, Bhutan on November 07, 2014.

Lisa Haydon appears in Bigg Boss

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:47 pm

Mumbai, Nov 7 (IBNS) The sizzling Lisa Haydon recently made an appearance on the reality show 'Bigg Boss'. The Bollywood beauty was seen interacting with the contestants as a part of a task.

New posters of 'The Shaukeens' released

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:44 pm

Mumbai, Nov 6 (IBNS) Just days prior to the release of upcoming Bollywood movie 'The Shaukeens', the makers have released a series of about ten posters

Finolex ventures into business of managing water

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:32 pm

Pune, Nov 6 (IBNS): Finolex Industries Ltd, manufacturer of PVC Pipes & Fittings and PVC Resins, is now metamorphosing into a company engaged in the business of managing water.

Prosenjit's 'Force' premieres in Kolkata

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:30 pm

The premier of Bengali film actor Prosenjit Chatterjee's latest film 'Force' was held at Inox South City Mall on Thursday (Nov 6, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Prosenjit's 'Force' premieres in Kolkata

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:29 pm

The premier of Bengali film actor Prosenjit Chatterjee's latest film 'Force' was held at Inox South City Mall on Thursday (Nov 6, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Salman Khan meets PM Modi

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:25 pm

Actor Salman Khan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday (Nov 6, 2014).

Simon Peres meets PM Modi

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:23 pm

Former Israel President Shimon Peres is visiting India from Nov 6-8. As part of his visit, President Peres called on Indian Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi at his Race Course residence in New Delhi on Thursday (Nov 6, 2014).

Prime Minister receives ex-Israeli President Shimon Peres

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:21 pm

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi received ex- President of Israel Shimon Peres on Thursday. Shimon Peres congratulated the Prime Minister on his victory in the elections.

Amitabh shoots for 'Piku' in Kolkata's Shyambazar area

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:19 pm

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday shot for Shoojit Siracar’s film 'Piku' while cycling through the streets of Shyambazar in Kolkata. Bachchan is shooting in city after a long gap of 8 years. He was spotted in the city last time while shooting Rituparno Ghosh’s The Last Lear in 2006. ‘Piku’ is a roller coaster ride of a crazy father-daughter relationship essayed by Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone with Irrfan Khan top lining the cast, in a pivotal author backed role. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Harsh Vardhan lighting the lamp

Nov 06, 2014, at 11:22 pm

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan lighting the lamp to inaugurate the Arogya Expo (Health Mela on AYUSH), in New Delhi on November 06, 2014.

Kolkatans to experience 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus'

Nov 06, 2014, at 10:30 pm

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) Leading global telecommunications services provider "Bharti Airtel", in association with Kolkata State Transport Corporation ,announced the launch of Kolkata's first 4G Wi-Fi enabled 'Smart Bus' service in the city on Wednesday.

Sudhu Tor Jonyo album launched in Kolkat

Nov 06, 2014, at 10:25 pm

Sandip Ray’s album “Sudhu Tor Jonyo” was launched in the presence of Justice Indira Banerjee, singer Usha Uthup among others in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 5, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Army Chief gives away 'President's Standards' to 50 and 84 Armoured Regiments

Nov 06, 2014, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi, Nov 05 (IBNS): It was a historic moment for the Army at Mamun Military Station on Wednesday when General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Army Staff, on behalf of President Pranab Mukherjee, presented the ‘Presidents’s Standards’ to 50 Armoured Regiment and 84 Armoured Regiment. Both the Regiments conducted a mounted parade on tanks with clock work precision and immaculate co-ordination in consonance with the highest traditions of the Indian Army.

SCOPE Meritorious Awards

Nov 05, 2014, at 11:33 pm

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the SCOPE Meritorious Awards in Specialized fields to the Central Public Sector Enterprises in New Delhi on November 05, 2014. The Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Anant Geete and the Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri P. Radhakrishnan are also seen.

Ali Zafar sketches Amitabh Bachchan live

Nov 05, 2014, at 10:41 pm

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): Actor Ali Zafar who will next be seen in Yash Raj's Kill Dil, couldn't contain his excitement when the team of the film went to the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati to promote the film.

Muslim community observes Muharram in Kolkata

Nov 05, 2014, at 10:35 pm

The Muslim community in Kolkata observed the tragic custom of Muharram or the day of grief on Tuesday (Nov 4,2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Muslim community observes Muharram in Kolkata

Nov 05, 2014, at 10:33 pm

The Muslim community in Kolkata observed the tragic custom of Muharram or the day of grief on Tuesday (Nov 4,2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Bengal Global Business Summit held in Bangalore

Nov 04, 2014, at 07:27 pm

Mr Sanjay Budhia, Chairman, CII National Committee on Exports and Managing Director, PATTON Group speaking at Bengal Global Business Summit in Bengaluru where companies like Toyota Kirloskar, L & T, Wipro, ITC, Bharat Electronics, Future Group, Megatherm amongst many participated.

Mumbai hits a six with complete dominance over UBI

Nov 04, 2014, at 07:22 pm

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IBNS) Mumbai came into the game with a confident win against Kenkre FC. The first ten minutes saw a series of fouls as both sets of players were vying for the ball. Regardless of that, Mumbai tried hard to control possession but were not able to put their stamp on the game.

Tiger visits Salman Khan on the set of Bigg Boss 8

Nov 04, 2014, at 07:20 pm

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IBNS) While life inside the Bigg Boss house can get pretty wild for the contestants, Salman Khan had one guest on the show who showed everyone what it really means to be wild.

Apeejay Oxford Bookstore announced India's biggest book deal

Nov 04, 2014, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): India’s first and biggest book deal between the author Jeroninio “Jerry” Almeida for his Karma Kurry- The Hero in Me book series and Jaico Publishing House was announced recently at Oxford Bookstore here.

Roar: Tigers of The Sundarbans wows Bollywood's Star Kids

Nov 04, 2014, at 07:10 pm

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IBNS) A host of celebrity kids were given the Roar experience on Sunday when the makers of the film invited Bollywood stars and their kids for a special screening. Sohail Khan, Atul Agnihotri, Aditi Govitrikar, Farah Khan and many more were present with their kids for the film.

Kolkata celebrates Jagadhatri Puja

Nov 03, 2014, at 08:08 pm

Kolkata, whose festive spirit is always on the peak, once again geared up to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja along with the rest of West Bengal on Saturday (Nov 1 , 2014). The festival is being celebrated all over West Bengal with Chandannagar, a former French colony and a small town, 30 km north off Kolkata, capturing a special mention. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals commemorates World Stroke Day

Nov 03, 2014, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS) Kolkata's Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals observed the World Stroke Day in the city recently.

Narula Institute of Technology places focus on latest developments in computational advancement

Nov 03, 2014, at 07:21 pm

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS) Narula Institute of Technology, a flagship college under JIS Group Educational Initiatives, recently organized an International Conference on Computational Advancement in Communication Circuits and Systems.

Aditya Roy Kapur, Kunaal Roy Kapur inaugurate Mumbai Cerafest

Nov 03, 2014, at 07:02 pm

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IBNS): CERAFEST-Mumbai's first ever ceramic pottery exhibition, put together by 22 leading potters of Mumbai, was inaugurated by Bollywood heart throb Aditya Roy Kapur and Kunaal Roy Kapur at Coomaraswami Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai on Friday.

New poster from 'Rang Rasiya' out now

Nov 03, 2014, at 07:00 pm

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IBNS): A brand new poster from the upcoming film ‘Rang Rasiya’ has been released.