JU: Another protesting student hospitalized, Partha visits hospital
Jan 12, 2015, at 07:26 pm
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS): A Jadavpur University (JU) studentm who is participating in an indefinite hunger strike fell sick and was admitted in a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday.
Stars glam up Tolly film Lorai premiere
Jan 09, 2015, at 08:24 pm
A star-studded premiere of Parambrata Chatterjee's ‘LORAI… (Play To Live)’ saw the top stars of Tollywood glamming up the event. Besides the filmmaker-actor himself, Tolly superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, Payel Sarkar, Indrasish Roy, Gargi Roychowdhury, Indradip Dasgupta along with the other city glitterati attended the premiere at INOX, South City Mall, Kolkata on Thursday (Jan 8, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
CM visits Patton stall at Bengal Global Business Summit
Jan 08, 2015, at 05:38 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Patton stall at Bengal Global Business Summit on Wednesday.
Mahindra launches global scooter GUSTO in Karnataka
Jan 08, 2015, at 05:36 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IBNS): Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited, a part of the US $16.5 billion Mahindra Group, on Wednesday launched its eagerly awaited global scooter, the 'GUSTO' in Karnataka.
Jaitley, Mamata share stage at Bengal Business Summit
Jan 07, 2015, at 09:35 pm
Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley was the main attraction on day one of the two-day Bengal Global Business Summit in Kolkata on January 7, 2015. Jaitley lighted the lamp to inaugurate the Bengal Global Business Summit while Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee and West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra shared stage with him to pledge development despite political differences.
Harley-Davidson kicks off 5th anniversary celebration in India
Jan 07, 2015, at 09:24 pm
Kolkata / New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): The year 2014 has ended on a strong note for Harley-Davidson India as the company completes five successful years in the country with more than 8000 motorcycles on Indian roads since it commenced retail operations in July 2010.
Tanishaa in a never before seen avatar at Daboo Ratnani's calendar launch
Jan 07, 2015, at 09:19 pm
Tanishaa was spotted sporting a rock-chic avatar at Daboo Ratnani's recent calendar launch party in Mumbai. The ravishing diva pulled off her new look with absolute confidence, rocking a sexy pair of black leather pants with a stunning black peplum top, each handpicked carefully from the fashionista’s personal collection. A pair of youthful diamond earrings from Popley Jewellers highlighted her mix of fashion and glamour. An Alexander McQueen bag added the finishing touches to her gorgeous outfit.
Jacqueline plays double role in 'Roy'
Jan 07, 2015, at 09:17 pm
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): For the first time ever, actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be seen in a double role in her upcoming film, 'Roy'. The actress plays the vivacious Ayesha and serene Tia as she romances the two stars of Bollywood Arjun Rampal and Ranbir Kapoor, respectively. Her character, Ayesha sports a bohemian look in the film for which Jacqueline has also designed one of the accessories, a string of chains she wears with her shorts in Sooraj Dooba Hai.
Jan 06, 2015, at 09:57 pm
Rajkumar Hirani's PK has broken all box office records and created history by crossing the Rs 300 crore mark. The Aamir Khan starrer has collected 305.27 crore till 4th January 2015, thus becoming the first Bollywood film to enter the 300 crore club. The makers released some images of the film's shooting.
Anjanaa Bhattacharya receives special award for Kathak
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) The Bharat Citizens Action Forum (BCAF) has felicitated Kathak exponent and actress Anjanaa Bhattacharya with a Special Award for Kathak for 2014 at a special function in Delhi last week.
Kolkata's Shri Shikshayatan School celebrates its diamond jubilee
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:12 pm
Shri Shikshayatan School in Kolkata on Saturday (Jan 3, 2015) hosted its diamond jubilee celebration at the school campus. The diamond jubilee celebration of Shri Shikshayatan School 'JUBILARE 2015' was inaugurated by eminent scientist Bikash Chandra Sinha, Homi Bhabha, Chair Professor, Department of Atomic Energy in the presence of S K Birla, President, B K Jhawar, Vice President of Shikshayatan Foundation, G K Khaitan, Trustee member, and a host of other Dignitaries and guests. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Bharat FC launches official home, away and third kit
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:08 pm
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS) Bharat FC launched their three match-kits and announced their entire first-team line-up for the club’s inaugural season in the I-League at an elaborate ceremony on Friday.
Media should provide good and truthful news: Modi
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:06 pm
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday said that people were looking at media to provide "good news and truthful news."
Pride of India Science & Technology Exhibition inaugurated in Mumbai
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:04 pm
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS) Union Minister for Science and technology Harshvardhan on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Pride of India Expo’ a mega science & technology exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, leading scientific products and services, path breaking R&D initiatives, schemes and achievements of India’s leading public and private sectors, government departments, research labs and educational institutions.
PM Modi at Indian Science Congress
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a group photograph at inauguration ceremony of the 102nd Indian Science Congress 2015, in Mumbai on January 03, 2015. The Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Governor of Maharashtra, C. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and other dignitaries are also seen.
Tanishaa Mukerji attends Omega new collection launch
Jan 05, 2015, at 07:00 pm
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS) Bollywood actress Tanishaa Mukerji was spotted looking simply ravishing in an elegant grey dress and gorgeous jewellery from Popley at the recent launch of Omega's new collection.
Prosenjit, Param promotes 'Lorai'
Jan 05, 2015, at 06:57 pm
Tollywood actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Parambrata Chottopadhyay promoted their upcoming film 'Lorai (Play...To Live)' during a knock out football tournament hosted by Dum Dum Tarun Dal on Friday (Jan 2, 2015). Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Head of Dawoodi Bohra community calls on PM Modi
Jan 05, 2015, at 06:55 pm
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS) Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the religious head of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Friday.
Parrikar visits Air Force Station Hindan
Jan 05, 2015, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Defence minister Manohar Parrikar, familiarised himself on Friday at Air Force Station Hindan, with the operations being carried out by the C-17 'Globemaster III' and the C-130 J 'Super Hercules'-the two most modern transport aircraft in the inventory of the Indian Air Force.
Kolkata hits outdoor to celebrate new year
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:54 pm
As the clock struck 10 am, people started visiting the Indian Museum, Zoological Garden, Victoria Memorial in large numbers to celebrate the New Year. From kids to elders, everyone was in cheerful mood .Restrurants also started filling up quickly soon after noon. Huge crowd was seen at Zoological Garden on Thursday (Jan 1, 2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Kolkata celebrates new year amid pomp and gaiety
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:49 pm
2015 is on the floor and the city of joy-Kolkata celebrated the first day of the new year at it's best on Thursday (Jan 1, 2015). Braving the cold weather and occasional rains, the people did not miss the chance to celebrate the once in a year extravaganza. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
Nirbhaya's parents meet PM Modi
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS) The parents of Delhi braveheart Nirbhaya called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Amway to support Mukti Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata
Jan 02, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Kolkata, Dec 31 (IBNS): Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, will support Mukti Rehabilitation Centre, an NGO based out of Kolkata.
Kolkaya to host Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival
Dec 31, 2014, at 09:16 pm
Apeejay Surrendra Group and Oxford Bookstores on Monday (Dec 29, 2014) announced the sixth edition of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, 2015 (AKLF 2015) to be hosted in Kolkata from Jan 14th to Jan 18. Images by Pratik Dey Chowdhury/IBNS
PK team organizes for special screening for Sanjay Dutt​​
Dec 31, 2014, at 09:09 pm
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Actor Sanjay Dutt who was released from jail on Wednesday, watched the film for the first time on the day of Christmas.
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:17 pm
Bollywood actress Sunny Leone visited Kolkata on Thursday (Dec 25, 2014) to participate in the BUZZIN NITE' 2014. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:11 pm
As the sun came down and temperature dropped in the city, people after visiting the church made their way to Park Street in Koljkata to celebrate Christmas. Park Street is decked up with lights and it will remain till Dec 31 when people will once again join the spirit of festivity as they will be busy welcoming the New Year 2015. Amid the fun and jubilation, few people on Thursday (Dec 25, 2014) were seen protesting against the killing of school students in a Pakistani school by terrorists. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi / Gurgaon, Dec 25 (IBNS) – Gurgaon’s New City Centre sparkled Gurgaon’s skyline on Thursday with stunning fireworks of international stature.
Film 'Hawaizaada' trailer launched
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:03 pm
Actors Ayushmann Khurana, Vibhu Puri, Pallavi Sharda and Sanjeev Lamba recently launched the trailer of their upcoming film Hawaizaada. The film is directed by Vibhu Puri and is a story based on the life of scientist Shivkar Bapuji Talpade who flew the first plan event before the Americans did. The team had kept a demonstration of all the miniature planes from that time. Hawaizaada is all set to release on Jan 30, 2015.
Christmas celebration at St. Paul's Cathedral in Kolkata
Dec 25, 2014, at 10:36 pm
People from different parts of the city have gathered at St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate Christmas. From lighting candles and singing Christmas carols and mass to taking selfies or group selfies, people are basking in the festive spirit. As they pray to Jesus to make their wishes come true, kids to elders all are in very joyful mood. People are also buying and wearing Santa Claus caps which are being sold outside St.Paul's Cathedral on Thursday, ( Dec 25, 2014). Meanwhile, Kolkata's are also flocking to Park Street, the happening city avenue known for its decorations during the Christmas time and New Year. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS