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Rahul Sinha address media in Kolkata

May 17, 2014, at 03:35 am

West Bengal State BJP president Rahul Sinha addressed the press in Kolkata following BJP-led NDA's landslide victory across the country in the Lok Sabha polls on Friday (May 16, 2014) Images by IBNS

Mamata addresses media

May 17, 2014, at 03:24 am

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee addressed the press in Kolkata on Friday (May 16, 2014) following her party's strong performance in the Lok Sabha polls.

BJP supports celebrate in Kolkata

May 17, 2014, at 03:03 am

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters are celebrating in Kolkata following the party's landslide victory in the Lok Sabha polls under the leadership of its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday (May 16, 2014)

Samadarshi speaks about

May 17, 2014, at 02:52 am

Actor Samadarshi Dutta among others spoke on their upcoming film "Jhumra" at a hotel in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 14, 2014).

TMC supporters celebrate victory

May 17, 2014, at 02:36 am

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters celebrated across Kolkata after the party registered a strong result in the Lok Sabha polls.

67th Cannes Film Festival: Day 2

May 16, 2014, at 11:37 pm

The Day 2 (May 15, 2014) of the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival witnessed L'Oréal Paris ambassadors – Juliane Moore, Liya Kebede and Madame Ines de la Fressange grace the much coveted red carpet. The newest members of the L'Oréal Paris family, Zoe Saldana and Blake Lively made their second appearance at the festival. They both opted for a nude lip with Zoe donning a dark smoky eye and Blake some gold shimmer.

Counting Centre of General Election-2014

May 16, 2014, at 09:53 pm

The counting of votes in progress, at a Counting Centre of General Election-2014, at Yousufguda stadium, in Hyderabad on May 16, 2014.

67th Cannes Film festival opens door

May 15, 2014, at 10:13 pm

The 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival opened on Wednesday (May 14, 2014) with brand ambassadors of L’Oréal Paris – the official make-up artist for festival walking the red carpet. Day 1 saw Blake Lively, Zoe Saldana, Jane Fonda, Laetitia Casta and Gong Li walk the red carpet for the opening. Blake Lively and Zoe Saldana, who have recently been signed on as the spokespeople for L'Oréal Paris made their first appearance at the festival.

Condolence meet for Sunetra Ghatak

May 15, 2014, at 10:02 pm

Condolence meet for late Sunetra Ghatak was held in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 14, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Designer Debarun launches exclusive studio in Kolkata

May 14, 2014, at 11:02 pm

Fashion designer Debarun Mukherjee on Saturday (May 10, 2014 ) showcased his spring summer collection at his newly launched Debarun studio in Kolkata. Bengali actress Paoli Dam was present on the occasion. Images by IBNS

First look of 'Jara Roddure Bhijechhilo' launched

May 14, 2014, at 10:56 pm

The first look of 'Jara Roddure Bhijechhilo' directed by debut director Bhargonath Bhattacharya was launched in Kolkata last Monday (May 5, 2014). The films stars Soumitra Chatterjee, June Maliah, Arjun Chakraborty, Subhasish Mukherjee in lead roles. The film revolves around the relationship tale of a grandfather and grandson and his teaching about Rabindranath Tagore. The film has been produced by Star Films & Media Makers and Vargo Vision. Images by IBNS

9th Phase of General Elections-2014

May 13, 2014, at 12:20 am

Voters standing in a queue to cast their votes, at a polling booth, during the 9th Phase of General Elections-2014, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on May 12, 2014.

Mamata holds rally in Kolkata

May 12, 2014, at 06:35 pm

In a show of strength, West Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee held a rally in south Kolkata on Saturday (May 10, 2014). Banerjee was accompanied by her Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s Rajya Sabha MP Mithun Chakraborty and two candidates of the Lok Sabha polls Subrata Bakshi and Sugata Bose. Kolkata is gearing up to cast their votes in the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on May 12.

Vikram Solar employees pledges to vote

May 12, 2014, at 06:22 pm

More than 100 employees of Vikram Solar, India’s leading Solar PV module manufacturer came together and pledged to vote in the final phase of polls scheduled in Kolkata on May 12, 2014.

Tagore-themed Bengali calendar unveiled

May 10, 2014, at 09:33 pm

Highlights fashion studio and ad agency on Apr 29, 2014 launched the calendar for the current Bengali year 1421 in Kolkata. The theme of the calendar is based on Rabindranath Tagore's women characters as described by the world bard in his famous novels. Twelve city models portrayed famous 12 leading emale fcharacters in the 12 pages of the calendar. The theme of the calendar was conceptualized by Raj Saha, the managing director and the founder of the agency. Present at the launch was Tollywood actor Rudranil Ghosh. Images by IBNS

Bikram Singh meets Maldives Prez

May 10, 2014, at 05:25 pm

Army Chief General Bikram Singh is on an official visit to Maldives from May 8-10 and met President of Maldives, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.

CPI-M campaigns at South 24 Parganas in WB

May 10, 2014, at 05:19 pm

Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) candidate Nandini Mukherjee along with Opposition leader Surya Kanta Mishra campaigned at South 24 Parganas in West Bengal on Friday (May 9, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Tagore's birth anniversary celebration at Jorasanko

May 09, 2014, at 08:28 pm

Jorasanko Thakur Bari, the ancestral home of world poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, on Friday (May 9, 2014) marked his birth anniversary in Kolkata. West Bengal, along with the rest of India, dedicated Friday to mellifluous songs, captivating poems and stirring plays as the Bengali community across the country celebrated Tagore's 153rd birth anniversary. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Mumbai Indians felicitate DHFL customers

May 09, 2014, at 08:14 pm

Housing finance company Dewan Housing finance Corporation ltd (DHFL) hosted an event with Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians in Mumbai. Selected DHFL home loan customers and the winners of various contests on social media, along with some Mumbai Indians fans, got the opportunity to meet their favourite squad at the event.

'Yeh Hai Bakrapur' special screening held

May 09, 2014, at 06:44 pm

Celebrities from the Bollywood film industry attended the special screening of the movie 'Yeh Hai Bakhrapur' held in Mumbai on Wednesday (May 7, 2014).

AIFF XI to begin campaign on May 17 against Malaysia Team

May 09, 2014, at 06:33 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF)’s U-16 Kalyani Regional Academy will be among the twelve teams who will lock horns for top honours in the 2nd edition of the Asia U-16 Champions Trophy 2014, which would be played on a home and away basis. Image: AIFF Media

Raymond Weil felicitates fashion designer Rahul Mishra

May 09, 2014, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil felicitated fashion designer Rahul Mishra ,who recently won an award for International Woolmark at Milan Fashion week, in New Delhi recently.

Arup Raha visits Air Force Station

May 08, 2014, at 07:32 pm

Chandigarh, May 7 (IBNS): Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force arrived at Chandigarh on a day’s visit to 12 Wing and 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force.

Bikram Singh visits Headquarters Eastern Command

May 08, 2014, at 07:21 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Bikram Singh visited Headquarters Eastern Command on Wednesday. Lt General MMS Rai, Army Commander, Eastern Command briefed the COAS on the operational preparedness, security situation and the progress of infrastructure development in the Eastern Theatre.

Indian Super League Kolkata franchise name unveiled

May 08, 2014, at 07:11 pm

The Kolkata franchise of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday (May 7, 2014) unveiled the name of the franchise at a press briefing of international partners and Spanish football giant Atlético de Madrid, represented by owner, Miguel Angel Marin along with sports icon Sourav Ganguly in Kolkata. The franchise was named Atletico de Kolkata taking a cue from Atletico de Madrid.

Metropole Ivory announces Seafood & Sizzler Food Festival

May 08, 2014, at 07:05 pm

Kolkata restaurant Metropole Ivory on Wednesday (May 7, 2014) announced that it has put up a platter of smoking Seafood & Sizzler Food Festival which will be held from May 9-18. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

George Telegraph launches new educational initiative

May 08, 2014, at 06:51 pm

Keeping up with the recent changes in SEBI guidelines in the investment sector, The George Telegraph Group, a vocational training institute in Eastern India on Tuesday (May 6, 2014) launched its new educational initiative in Kolkata. The institute will offer a curriculum on Post Graduate Certificate in Investment & Wealth Management. Images by IBNS

'DVAR' multi-designer store launches in Mumbai

May 08, 2014, at 06:46 pm

Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): Entrepreneur Vijayta V Gandhi, along with co-partner Parth M Sanghavi, on Tuesday launched the luxury multi-designer store, 'DVAR', featuring the best of haute couture, bridal, ethnic and contemporary wear, here. The launch event hosted at the store was attended by popular Bollywood personalities like Payal Rohatgi, Ragini Khanna; socialite Aarti Surendranath, Schauna Chauhan; actor Kunal Kapoor along with Naina Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.

Shreyas to feature in 'Poshter Boyz' item song

May 08, 2014, at 06:27 pm

Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): Bollywood actor-turned-producer Shreyas Talpade will be soon seen shaking his legs for the promotional song video of his upcoming Marathi film, ‘Poshter Boyz’.