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PM Modi goes snorkeling, takes walks at pristine Lakshadweep beach

Jan 08, 2024, at 12:11 am

PM visits pristine beautiful beaches at Bangaram, in Lakshadweep on January 03, 2024.(Photo Courtesy: PIB)

PM Modi receives warm welcome in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep

Jan 03, 2024, at 09:43 pm

KAVARATTI, JAN 3 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives warm welcome by people in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy: UNI)

Hoichoi Studios unveils trailer of Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole

Jan 03, 2024, at 02:55 am

The trailer of filmmaker Debaloy Bhattacharya directorial, Hoichoi Studios' maiden film, 'Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole', was unveiled at a city mall in Kolkata on Tuesday. Along with Debaloy, actors Abir Chatterjee, Shruti Das and others were in attendance. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Japan Airlines flight catches fire after landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

Jan 02, 2024, at 10:13 pm

TOKYO, JAN 2 (UNI):- Japan Airlines A350 bursts into flames on landing at Haneda Airport, collides with a Coast Guard plane. All of the 379 passengers and crew on board the Japan Airlines aircraft have been evacuated.(Photo Courtesy: UNI)

People in Kolkata welcome 2024

Jan 02, 2024, at 01:09 am

Kolkata joined the mood of merrymaking as people in the city welcomed 2024 on Monday January 1, 2024. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from Swara Samrat Festival of Indian classical music and dance

Jan 01, 2024, at 10:59 pm

One of India’s premiere festivals of Indian Classical Music and Dance, Swara Samrat Festival, popularly known as SSF, was held at Nazrul Manch, Kolkata, in December last year. IBNS brings glimpses from the three-day long classical music and dance extravaganza. (Photo courtesy: PR Team)

New Year celebration across the globe in pictures

Jan 01, 2024, at 06:58 pm

People across the globe welcomed New Year and bid adieu to 2023 on Sunday (December 31, 2023).

Swastika Mukherjee, Srijit Mukherji in Kolkata movie hall for Suman Ghosh's 'Kabuliwala'

Jan 01, 2024, at 04:12 pm

Popular actress Swastika Mukherjee and filmmaker Srijit Mukherji touched down at West Bengal film centre Nandan last Saturday to watch Suman Ghosh's 'Kabuliwala' starring Mithun Chakraborty and young Anumegha in the lead.

People enjoy last sunset of 2023 in Srinagar

Jan 01, 2024, at 01:47 am

SRINAGAR, DEC 31 (UNI):- A view of the last sunset of the Year-2023, in Srinagar on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy: UNI)

PM Modi unveils airport, revamped railway station in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple inauguration

Dec 31, 2023, at 06:51 pm

PM  Modi inaugurated the newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh on December 30, 2023.

Kolkata celebrates Christmas as revellers throng dazzling Park Street

Dec 26, 2023, at 03:17 am

Kolkata, known for its passionate Christmas celebrations, came alive on Monday as enthusiastic crowds poured into the city's decked up sunset boulevard Park Street to soak in the spirit of Yuletide. Youngsters strummed guitars and jammed with each other as the daylong  revelry extended from the city's green urban park Maidan to the happening Park Street and beyond, to the iconic Anglo-Indian neighbourhood Bow Barracks, which is a cluster of red houses in central Kolkata originally built as a garrison mess for the American soldiers during the World War I.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Over one lakh people chant Bhagavad Gita verses in Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground

Dec 25, 2023, at 12:43 am

One lakh people from diverse backgrounds chanted sacred verses from Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita in Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday (December 24). Several prominent figures from the Bengal BJP unit and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leadership attended the event. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Premiere of Dev's 'Pradhan' in Kolkata

Dec 23, 2023, at 05:33 am

The premiere of Bengali film superstar Dev's Bengali film 'Pradhan' was held at a theatre house in Kolkata on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Tota Roy Choudhury, Mimi Chakraborty's 'Jaha Bolibo Shotto Bolibo' gets its trailer launched

Dec 23, 2023, at 02:52 am

The trailer of actors Tota Roy Choudhury and Mimi Chakraborty starrer upcoming Hoichoi web series 'Jaha Bolibo Shotto Bolibo' was launched on Friday. Here are the glimpses from the trailer launch event. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kabuliwala: Starry premiere night of Suman Ghosh's film featuring Mithun Chakraborty

Dec 23, 2023, at 02:30 am

Tollywood superstar Rituparna Sengupta, veteran Mamata Shankar, actors Abir Chatterjee, Ishaa Saha, Oindrila Sen, Ditipriya Roy, Surangana Bandyopadhyay were among the celebrities who graced the premiere of filmmaker Suman Ghosh's 'Kabuliwala' starring Mtihun Chakraborty and child artist Anumegha Kahali in the lead in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Shah Rukh Khan's fans celebrate 'Dunki' release

Dec 21, 2023, at 09:45 pm

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's fans celebrated their favourite actor's third release of the year, 'Dunki', which hit the theatres on Thursday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Surinder Films launches romantic musical Mon

Dec 20, 2023, at 05:25 am

Surinder Films on Tuesday launched its romantic music Mon, which is composed by music director duo Shiladitya Som, featuring Jaan Kumar Sanu and Srijla Guha. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kolkata: CMRI celebrates 54th Foundation Day

Dec 20, 2023, at 05:19 am

The Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) celebrated the 54th Foundation Day in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Narendra Modi visits his constituency Varanasi

Dec 18, 2023, at 01:27 am

People waving at PM Modi's convoy during a roadshow in Varanasi.{Photo Courtesy: PIB)

In Images: Music launch of Dev's 'Pradhan'

Dec 16, 2023, at 05:06 pm

The music launch of Dev starrer upcoming Bengali film 'Pradhan' was held at a city mall in Kolkata on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Sultan of Oman Haitham Bin Tarik arrives in India

Dec 16, 2023, at 01:13 am

NEW DELHI, DEC 15 (UNI):- Sultan of Oman, Majesty Haitham Bin Tarik receives warm welcome by the Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan and other dignitaries on his arrival at AFS Palam Airport, in New Delhi on Friday.(Photo Courtesy: UNI)

In Images: Trailer launch of Tridha Choudhury's 'Sin-Whispers of Guilt'

Dec 14, 2023, at 11:27 pm

The trailer of actress Tridha Choudhury's new series 'Sin-Whispers of Guilt' was launched by Addatimes in the city on Wednesday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Hoichoi Studios launches 'Missile Utshob' song from 'Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole'

Dec 14, 2023, at 11:22 pm

Hoichoi Studios on Wednesday launched the 'Missile Utshob' song from its debut film 'Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole' on a cruise trip in Kolkata. Actor Abir Chatterjee, director Debaloy Bhattacharya and the music team comprising Rishi Panda and Amit Chatterjee were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)  

Sharmila Tagore, Dhritiman Chatterjee, others on closing day of 29th KIFF

Dec 13, 2023, at 06:53 pm

Acting icon Sharmila Tagore, veteran Dhritiman Chatterjer, actress Moon Moon Sen, actors Riddhi Sen and Surangana Bandyopadhyay attended the closing day of 29th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Tuesday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

29th KIFF: Aditi Rao Hydari attends closing ceremony

Dec 13, 2023, at 06:49 pm

Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari was among the celebrities who attended the closing ceremony of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Special screening of Pankaj Tripathi's 'Kadak Singh'

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:10 am

A gala special screening of Pankaj Tripathi's recent film 'Kadak Singh' was held in Kolkata recently. The film's lead cast including Pankaj, Jaya Ahsan, Sanjan Sanghi, director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury were present. Tollywood superstar Dev, other Bengali actors attended the screening. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

PM Modi addresses Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

Dec 13, 2023, at 03:09 am

PM Modi addressing at the inauguration of the annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on December 12, 2023.(Photo Courtesy: PIB)

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari attends Commanders Conference of Western Air Command

Dec 13, 2023, at 03:07 am

NEW DELHI, DEC 12 (UNI):- Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) attends two-day Commanders Conference of Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force, in New Delhi on Tuesday.(Photo Courtesy: UNI)

Usha Uthup, Iman Chakraborty, others grace musical evening at 29th KIFF

Dec 12, 2023, at 05:03 pm

Singing sensation Usha Uthup, National Award winning singer Iman Chakraborty and others graced the musical evening of 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Monday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Manoj Bajpayee at 29th KIFF, speaks on 'Joram'

Dec 12, 2023, at 04:53 pm

Actor Manoj Bajpayee attended the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Monday. During his stay, he spoke on his film 'Joram' and also attended the 'Master Class on Acting'. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)