Kolkata hosts 6th ICC Banking Summit
Jun 16, 2014, at 06:12 pm
Observing immense importance of banking and financial services industry in any economy, West Bengal Minister for Excise, Finance, Commerce & Industries Amit Mitra highlighted the newly made initiatives of the state West Bengal in the flagship 6th Banking Summit organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata on Saturday (June 14, 2014).
Actors Sidharth, Shraddha promote 'Ek Villain' in Kolkata
Jun 16, 2014, at 05:57 pm
Bollywood actors Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor were in Kolkata on Saturday (June 13, 2014) to promote their upcoming film 'Ek Villain'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Stars glitter at 'Chaar' premiere in Kolkata
Jun 16, 2014, at 05:51 pm
Shree Venkatesh Films & Surinder Films on Friday (June 13, 2014) held the premiere show of Bengali film 'Chaar' at Inox, South City in Kolkata. 'Chaar' director Sandip Ray along with cast Saswata Chatterjee, Abir Chatterjee, Rajatava Dutta and Koel were present at the premiere. Actors Prosenjit Chatterjee, Payel, Dipankar Dey, directors Aparna Sen and Srijit Mukherjee were also present. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
GJSCI announces jewellery skill competition
Jun 14, 2014, at 06:45 pm
World Skills International is representing the best of their peers drawn from regional and national skill competitions held currently in 67 countries/regions. Gem and Jewellery Skill Council Of India (GJSCI) is conducting four regional competitions at Kolkata, Thrissur, Jaipur and Mumbai to short-list the best candidates to compete in the Indian Jewellery Skill Competition Final. The final of the Indian Jewellery Skill Competition 2014 will be held at the India International Jewellery Show from 17th – 21st July 2014 in Mumbai where 8 regional Winners will compete to represent India. At The Taj Bengal in the presence of West Bengal Finance Minister Dr. Amit Mitra on June 13, 2014, the Inauguration of the First West Bengal Skill Advisory Committee of GJSCI was held along with a Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Biggest Eastern Region Indian Jewellery Skill Competition 2014 and announcement of the regional competitions. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Marwar food festival in Kolkata
Jun 13, 2014, at 06:06 pm
Kolkata hosted Marwar food festival at The Sonnet Hotel on Thursday (June 12, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Sandip Ray's film Chaar unveiled
Jun 12, 2014, at 10:26 pm
Shree Venkatesh Films & Surinder Films organized a media interaction for their upcoming release Chaar directed by Sandip Ray. At the media event on Monday (June 9, 2014) at HHI were present Ray himself besides actors Saswata Chatterjee, Abir Chatterjee, Koel, Paran Bandopadhayay, Sudipta Chakarborty, Rajatava Dutta, Piyush Ganguly and others. Images by IBNS
Kolkata sweet shop unveils World Cup special
Jun 12, 2014, at 10:18 pm
Kolkata is known for its love for football and sweets. So as the action begins in Brazil on Thursday, Kolkata also shifts to the football frenzy mood. Famous confectioner NALIN CHANDRA DAS & SON'S on Wednesday (June 11, 2014) unveiled World Cup Special Sweet Dishes at their Rashbehari Branch in south Kolkata. Actress Priya Karfa, singer Pilu Bhattacharya, designer Lopamudra Mondal Saha along with models from Kolkata were present at the launch. In Brazil the hosts will face Croatia Thursday to kick-start the football carnival called World Cup at a stadium in São Paulo. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata joint unveils World Cup menu
Jun 12, 2014, at 10:08 pm
Football-crazy Kolkata's food joint Koshe Kosha on Wednesday (June 11, 2014) unveiled the season’s favourite culinary trends introducing World Cup Special. The “WORLD CUP FEVER MENU†has delicacies like None the ‘Wurst’ for it, Rendezvous with Rooney, Rio Rocker, Cristiano Crusher, Nimble as Neymar, Spanish Armada, Moscow Magic. The lip-smacking dishes were in display at Koshe Kosha's Golpark outlet. Chiraag Paul, CEO of Koshe Kosha, was present to brief the media. In Brazil the hosts will face Croatia Thursday to kick-start the football carnival called World Cup at a stadium in São Paulo. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Bengali movie 'Bonku Babu' launched
Jun 11, 2014, at 11:08 pm
Tollywood director Anindya Bikas Dutta on Tuesday (Jun 10, 2014) launched his upcoming movie 'Bonku Babu' in Kolkata. Present at the event was the entire star cast of the movie, including Saswata Chatterjee, Arunima Ghosh, Rajatava Dutta, Arjun Chakraborty and Rupa Bhattacharya. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Ratan Tata visits World Trade Centre, Mumbai
Jun 10, 2014, at 08:50 pm
Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group on Monday (Jun 9, 2014) visited the World Trade Centre, Mumbai. Y.R.Warerkar, Executive Director, World Trade Centre, Mumbai received Tata. Also present were Rupa Naik, Director; Clubwalla and Khyati Naravane, Asst. Directors among others.
'Hrid Majharey' first look, trailer launched
Jun 09, 2014, at 09:09 pm
Ayaan Priyanshi Films Pvt.Ltd. on Monday (Jun 9, 2014) launched the promo and the first look of upcoming Bengali movie 'Hrid Majharey' in Kolkata. 'Hrid Majharey' by debutante director ​Ranjan Ghosh is a film inspired by the creations of English bard William Shakespeare. The movie features a delectable love story starring Abir Chatterjee and Raima Sen. If the dichotomy of Hamlet and the witch from Macbeth give the story its dark shades, the blind rage and envy of Othello form the soul of the story. The film’s tone and tenor holds true to the plot that brings together a dark romance. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
IAF joins French Air Force for bilateral exercise
Jun 09, 2014, at 08:47 pm
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air Force, in order to enhance operational co-operation and to validate capabilities, recently commenced the bilateral exercise 'Ex Garuda V' at the Jodhpur Air Base. During this fortnight long exercise, starting from Monday (Jun 2, 2014), both the Air Forces would engage in Operations based on their Operational Philosophy and methodology of operations practicing various challenging air situation scenarios.
IAF joins French Air Force for bilateral exercise
Jun 09, 2014, at 08:43 pm
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air Force, in order to enhance operational co-operation and to validate capabilities, recently commenced the bilateral exercise 'Ex Garuda V' at the Jodhpur Air Base. During this fortnight long exercise, starting from Monday (Jun 2, 2014), both the Air Forces would engage in Operations based on their Operational Philosophy and methodology of operations practicing various challenging air situation scenarios.
P.C. Chandra opens new showroom in West Bengal
Jun 09, 2014, at 07:42 pm
Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor was on Saturday (June 7, 2014) present near Kolkata and attended the pre-launch preview of the new showroom of P. C. Chandra Jewellers in Kanchrapara. Suvro Chandra, Jt. Managing Director of P. C Chandra Jewellers along with directors Prosenjit Chandra and Udipto Chandra, were also be present at the occasion. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Jun 09, 2014, at 07:36 pm
Actress Mandira Bedi visited Kolkata on Saturday (June 7, 2014) to attend the launch of lifestyle concept store Avoire. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Donald Duck visits Mumbai mall
Jun 09, 2014, at 07:23 pm
Donald Duck, the funny animal cartoon character from Walt Disney, recently visited Mumbai, prior to his birthday on Jun 9, to celebrate with his young fans and his best friends Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at the Inorbit Mall.
Ramdhanu's premier held in Priya Cinema hall
Jun 07, 2014, at 04:24 pm
The premier of Bengali film 'Ramdhanu' was held in Kolkata's Priya Cinema hall on Friday (June 6, 2014).
Ramdhanu's premier held in Priya Cinema hall
Jun 07, 2014, at 04:19 pm
The premier of Bengali film 'Ramdhanu' was held in Kolkata's Priya Cinema hall on Friday (June 6, 2014).
Air Staff Chief briefs Jaitley
Jun 07, 2014, at 04:14 pm
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley was on Friday (June 6, 2014) briefed by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on the Air Force Operational preparedness and capabilities at Air HQ (Vayu Bhavan) in New Delhi.
"Abby Sen" shooting held in Kolkata
Jun 06, 2014, at 04:58 pm
The shooting of director Atanu Ghosh's 'Abby Sen' is currently going on in Kolkata. The film features actors Abir Chatterjee and Raima Sen.
Kolkata's Victoria Memorial goes green
Jun 06, 2014, at 04:56 pm
Tata Steel green-lighted the iconic Victoria Memorial for the fifth year in succession on Thursday (June 5, 2014) to observe the World Environment Day.
Jun 06, 2014, at 04:55 pm
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited launched its brand new General Entertainment Channel Zindagi in Kolkata on Thursday (June 5, 2014).
Hip-hop artists from America performs in Kolkata
Jun 06, 2014, at 04:52 pm
A group of American hip-hop artists performed in the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata on Thursday (June 5 , 2014).
World Environment Day Campaign ceremony flagged off
Jun 05, 2014, at 05:08 pm
Siddha Group and Kolkata Municipal Corporation organized the flagging off ceremony of the World Environment Day Campaign on Wednesday (June 4, 2014) in Kolkata. Debashish Kumar, MMIC, Sanjay Jain, Managing Director, Siddha Group, Bengali actor Hiran and actress Sayoni Dutta were present at the occasion.
Jun 04, 2014, at 05:12 am
Bollywood megastar and Kolkata Knight Rider co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and his winning team were felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday (June 3, 2014) for lifting the IPL trophy for the second time. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself took the lead inside the stadium and asked King Khan to take a victory lap with his team as people cheered. A king size cake was also cut by the actor and the chief minister.
Jun 04, 2014, at 05:06 am
Bollywood megastar and Kolkata Knight Rider co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and his winning team were felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday (June 3, 2014) for lifting the IPL trophy for the second time. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself took the lead inside the stadium and asked King Khan to take a victory lap with his team as people cheered. A king size cake was also cut by the actor and the chief minister.
Arijit Singh attends restaurant launch in Kolkata
Jun 02, 2014, at 09:32 pm
Singer Arijit Singh was present at the launch of restaurant 'Only Alibaba Gold ' in Kolkata on Saturday (May 31, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Stage tribute to filmmaker Rituparno
Jun 02, 2014, at 09:15 pm
Dumdum Shobdamukdha Natyakendra paid tribute to late filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh through a drama on Friday (May 30, 2014) at ICCR in Kolkata. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Special screening of Koel's 'Arundhati' in Kolkata
Jun 02, 2014, at 09:01 pm
A special screening of Bengali film 'Arundhati' was held in Kolkata on Thursday (May 29, 2014). The film features actress Koel Mallick in the lead role. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
May 30, 2014, at 08:57 pm
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan flagging off the rally of 200 school students to commemorate World No Tobacco Day, in New Delhi on May 30, 2014.