EB win Calcutta Football League title
Sep 17, 2014, at 09:38 pm
Kolkata, Sept 16 (IBNS): East Bengal defeated Tollygunge Agragami 2-1 to clinch the Calcutta Football League Premier Division title for the 36th time here on Tuesday.
Dev visits Tollygunge Agarami football team
Sep 16, 2014, at 09:41 pm
Tollywood superstar Dev, who is awaiting the release of his film 'Yodhha', visited the Tollygunge Agarami football team at Moulali Youth center on Monday (Sept 15, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
'The Next Level' cafe launches in Kolkata
Sep 16, 2014, at 09:34 pm
The Next Level, 'food, friends and lasertag' café was launched on Monday (Sept 15, 2014) in Kolkata by Tollywood actor Shaheb Bhattacharya, renowned model Sonika Chauhan and former Mrs. India International and upcoming Bollywood actress, Richa Sharma.
US Consul General interacts with business community in Meghalaya
Sep 16, 2014, at 09:28 pm
Helen LaFave US Consul General Kolkata on her very first visit to Meghalaya, since she took charge as Consul General in August 2013, represented the state’s business community to learn more about the business climate in Meghalaya, in an interactive session organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on Monday (Sept 15, 2014) at Tripura Castle, Shillong.
Self Defense Workshop for women at Heritage Institute of Technology
Sep 16, 2014, at 09:01 pm
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS) Rotaract Club of Heritage Institute of Technology Kolkata had organized a "Self-Defense Workshop for women" on Monday (Sept 15,2014) in the campus which was participated by B.Tech girl students of Heritage Institute and members of the Rotaract Club. The workshop was addressed by Martial Arts Expert Mohammad Imran, who is also Martial Arts Trainer of The Heritage School Kolkata. Along with Imran, three other Martial Arts Trainers from DPS School had participated in the workshop.
J&K: More than 2,34,000 persons rescued
Sep 16, 2014, at 08:48 pm
Srinagar, Sept 15 (IBNS) The Indian government on Monday said more than 2,34,000 persons have been rescued so far by the Armed Forces and NDRF from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir in the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit state.
NCC Sailing Expedition from Farakka to Howrah ends
Sep 16, 2014, at 08:38 pm
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS): A 10-day sailing expedition undertaken from New Farakka Barrage to Kolkata by 60 naval NCC cadets -- including 20 senior wing girl cadets -- was flagged-in at Prinsep Ghat near Howrah, today.
India, Mongolia army chiefs meet in Delhi
Sep 15, 2014, at 10:19 pm
Lt Gen Byambajav Tserendejid, Chief of Gen Staff, Mongolian Armed Forces interacting with Indian Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh on Sept 15, 2014.
Zambia High Commissioner speaks on India-Zambia tourism
Sep 15, 2014, at 09:47 pm
Brig. Gen. Patrick Tembo, High Commissioner, The Republic of Zambia, was in Kolkata at an interactive session organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce on Monday (Sept 15, 2014). The session on “Business Opportunities And Tourism: Possibilities Of Co-Operation Between India And Zambia†was attended by Arjun De, Hony. Consul, Zambia, Kolkata, Mukela Mutukwa, First Secretary (Economic/Trade) High Commission of The Republic of Zambia in India and Sanjay Budhia, Past President, ICC. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Army carries out Kashmir flood relief and rescue
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:44 pm
While the impact of the devastating flood in Jammu and Kashmir continued to throw the lives of people out of gear in the state, the relief and rescue operation by the Indian Army and other agencies are on in full swing. Images of Operation Megh Rahat by Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Sept 14, 2014).
Prez presents Official Language awards on Hindi Divas Samaroh
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:38 pm
New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday presented Rajbhasa awards in various categories on the occasion of Hindi Divas at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Robert Moses' Kin Dance Company to perform in Kolkata
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata, Sept 13 (IBNS) After mesmerizing audiences in New Delhi and Chandigarh, the Robert Moses' Kin Dance Company (RMK) will be performing in Kolkata for the first time as part of "Interface 2014", the biennial arts festival of Sapphire Creations.
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:31 pm
The Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari addressing at the international conference on “Europe and Emerging Asia†organised by the Institute of Foreign Policy studies University of Calcutta, in Kolkata on September 13, 2014.
'Aalishan Pakistan' sees a frenzy of Indian buyers on the weekend
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:27 pm
New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS): Lifestyle expo ‘Aalishan Pakistan’ saw a weekend frenzy as shoppers came in huge numbers to get a piece of Pakistani fashion and lifestyle at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Saturday.
'Zink London' launches festive collection
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata, Sept 13 (IBNS) Zink London, a ready to wear fashion women’s brand, has launched its festive collection in its flagship store at Forum Courtyard in Kolkata in the presence of Tollywood actress Ridhima Ghosh. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
'Gogoler Kirti' premiers in Kolkata
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:18 pm
The premiere of Bengali film “Gogoler Kirti†was held at Priya Cinema in south Kolkata on Friday (Sept 12, 2014). Tollywood actors Indraneil Sengupta, Locket Chatterje, Saheb Chatterjee, Subhashish Mukherjee, Mousumi Bhattacharya and Gogol aka Ahijit Ghosh were present at the event. The film is based on detective novel by Samaresh Basu. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
British Council presents dance group HofeshShechter Company
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:38 am
Kolkata, Sept 14 (IBNS): The British Council is introducing the world-renowned UK-based dance group the HofeshShechter Company in India with the troupe performing its popular presentation Political Mother as the opening act of the British Council's new season of contemporary dance, Impulse 2. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Amway India launches Satinique range for hair care
Sep 13, 2014, at 06:08 pm
Kolkata, Sept 13 (IBNS) Amway India, country’s largest direct selling FMCG Company, has launched the global new Satinique range in India which offers professional results and salon like finish at home.
Jordan plays host to Indian television stars for shoot
Sep 13, 2014, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS) Jordan Tourism Board in association with Marinating Films took the small screen stars of India to Jordan recently to shoot the glamorous Telly Calendar 2015! The stunning sites of Jordan including Dead Sea, Jerash, Automobile Museum, Citadel, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Ma’in Hot Springs, Aqaba, Wadi Rum and Petra were used as stunning backdrop for the photos that the stars posed for.
'Aalishan Pakistan' sees huge surge in visitors on second day
Sep 13, 2014, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): Lifestyle expo ‘Aalishan Pakistan’ saw both the exhibitors and shoppers in high spirits on day two of the exhibition on Friday at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
Fashion designer Ditiya Roy's exhibition starts in Kolkata
Sep 13, 2014, at 06:00 pm
Fashion designer Ditiya Roy launched her latest festive collection with an exhibition in Kolkata on Friday (Sept 12, 2014). Roy and Bengali actress Koneenica Banerjee were present at the exhibition. Images by Arijit Das Chowdhury/IBNS
Association for refugees to start hunger strike in Kolkata
Sep 13, 2014, at 05:57 pm
The Association for the refugee in India met the press at the Press Club on Friday (Sept 12, 2014) to speak on their future course of actions. The association have organized a hunger strike movement on Sept 15 in Kolkata's Esplanade area to protest against the system that people belonging to different castes and creeds from various parts of the world have been earning their livelihood in India as a Bengali refugee without any individual reorganization as a citizen. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Emraan meets his reel self in Toronto for real
Sep 13, 2014, at 05:55 pm
Mumbai, Sept 12 (IBNS): In the ultimate reel-meets-real moment, Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi met Aamir, the Pakistani man he portrays in Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic's new film Tigers.
ARMY AND INDIAN AIR FORCE(IAF) TEAMS IN ACTION DURING RELIEF
Sep 13, 2014, at 05:51 pm
ARMY AND INDIAN AIR FORCE(IAF) TEAMS IN ACTION DURING RELIEF AND RESCUE OPERATIONS BEING CARRIED OUT IN FLOOD AFFECTED J&K.
Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Sep 12, 2014, at 11:51 pm
The Ambassador-designate of DPR Korea, Mr. Kye Chun Yong presenting his credential to the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on September 12, 2014.
Nusrat walks at Shopper Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar
Sep 12, 2014, at 10:50 pm
Tollywood (Bengali film industry) actress Nusrat Jahan and other models displayed the season’s best collections in western wear at 'Shopper Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar' event at South City mall in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 11, 2014). Images by Arijit Das Chowdhury/IBNS
Kolkata students participate in Leto wokshop
Sep 12, 2014, at 10:47 pm
Leto experts Harakumar Gupta, Adhir Mondal, their assistants and the participants are participating in a 7-day workshop, hosted by the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts Rabindra Bharati University, on the almost extinct folk theatre in Kolkata's Jorasanko Thakurbari.
Sep 12, 2014, at 10:43 pm
IAF RELIEF AND RESCUE TEAM DROPPING FOOD PACKETS TO FLOOD AFFECTED PEOPLE IN J&K
Lifestyle exhibition 'Aalishan Pakistan' kickstarts in New Delhi
Sep 12, 2014, at 10:40 pm
New Delhi, Sept 11 (IBNS): Lifestyle exposition ‘Aalishan Pakistan’, the second edition of ‘Lifestyle Pakistan’ exhibition was kickstarted Thursday.
Tollywood memorabilia goes under hammer
Sep 11, 2014, at 10:20 pm
An one of its kind fund raising auction of star memorabilia including Prosenjit Chatterjee's 'Moner Manush" merchandise, Sushmita Sen's dress from her first Bengali film " Nirbaak", Sarbari Datta designed scarf , paintings of famous artists, etc. went under the hammer in the presence of Tollywood actresses like Sreelekha Mitra and Sudipta Chakroborty at The MYX, on Park Street on Monday (Sept 8, 2014). The funds are meant for blind children. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS