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PM Modi addresses Vijay Sankalp rally in Madhya Pradesh

Nov 14, 2023, at 01:59 am

BARWANI, NOV 13 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a Vijay Sankalp Maharally, in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh on Monday.(Photo Courtesy: UNI)

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Indian Army jawan at Himachal Pradesh's Lepcha

Nov 13, 2023, at 12:11 am

PM  Modi celebrates Diwali with Jawans at Lepcha, in Himachal Pradesh on November 12, 2023.(Photo Courtesy: PIB)

Glimpses from special screening of 'Parnashavarir Shaap'

Nov 12, 2023, at 01:37 am

A special screening of Hoichoi's upcoming web series 'Parnashavarir Shaap', which is directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay and features veteran actor-politician Chiranjit Chakraborty, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Anindita Bose, Surangana Bandyopadhyay in the lead, was held at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: Hoichoi PR Team)

Ankush Hazra, Srabanti Chatterjee lead Tollywood celebs checked in at 'Raktabeej' success party

Nov 08, 2023, at 07:55 pm

Ankush Hazra, Srabanti Chatterjee, Churni Ganguly, Gourab Chatterjee, Devlina Kumar, Swastika Dutta were among the Tollywood celebrities who on Tuesday graced the party hosted by filmmaker duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee after the successful run of their Durga Puja release, 'Raktabeej', in the box office. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

PM Modi at a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh

Nov 08, 2023, at 01:04 am

SIDHI, NOV 7 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting ahead of Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, in Sidhi district, on Tuesday, (Photo Courtesy: UNI)

In image: Prez Droupadi Murmu with Jagdeep Dhankar, PM Modi and chief information commissioner in Delhi

Nov 07, 2023, at 01:24 am

NEW DELHI, NOV 6 (UNI):- President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with newly sworn in Chief Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo Courtesy: UNI)

WC: India elect to bat first against South Africa in Eden Gardens clash

Nov 05, 2023, at 09:00 pm

KOLKATA, NOV 5 (UNI) :- Indian Shubman Gill plays a shot against South Africa during the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Sunday.(Photo Courtesy: UNI)

Bengali diaspora in UK celebrates Durga Puja in London

Nov 03, 2023, at 02:07 am

UK based Heritage Bengal Global, a not-for-profit organisation comprised of Bengali diaspora, celebrated the second edition of 'Thames Durga Parade' culminating in Vijaya Dashami (the last day of Durga Puja) with Durga idol display on the deck of the boat, along with bhatiali songs and dance. The parade was attended by the new British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata Andrew Fleming and his immediate predecessor Nick Low among other dignitaries. (Photo courtesy: Thames Durga Parade PR Team)

Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd conducted its first ever Naphtha Ship-to-ship transfer (STS)

Nov 01, 2023, at 10:02 pm

Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd conducted its first ever Naphtha Ship-to-ship transfer(STS) at sand heads, Haldia,  on Monday (October 30), which is around 70 nautical miles from the shore. About 23,000 MT of Naphtha was transferred from LR1 mother vessel to MR size daughter vessel.

In Images: Trailer launch of Hoichoi's web series 'Parnashavarir Shaap'

Oct 31, 2023, at 11:38 pm

The trailer of Hoichoi's upcoming horror web series 'Parnashavarir Shaap', which is directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay, was unveiled at North Kolkata's Basubati on Monday. Along with the director, lead cast Chiranjit Chakraborty, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Anindita Bose, Arna Mukhopadhyay graced the event. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Vidya Balan inaugurates Senco Gold & Diamonds' new showrooms in Kolkata

Oct 28, 2023, at 08:18 pm

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan inaugurated Senco Gold & Diamonds' two new showrooms- at Kankurgachi and Hatibagan- in Kolkata on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from Kolkata's mega Durga Puja Carnival 2023

Oct 28, 2023, at 06:25 am

Like every year, Kolkata bid adieu to some of the famous and revered Durga Puja idols across the city with much pomp and merry through the mega carnival organised by the Bengal government on Friday. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present at the event as several popular puja organisers displayed their tableau showcasing the idols and cultural performances at the Red Road in presence of hundreds of spectators. Several celebrities from the Tollywood film industry like Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev and Rituparna Sengupta were also in attendance at the grand carnival.

Sachin Pilot addressing media at AICC headquarters in Delhi

Oct 27, 2023, at 01:10 am

NEW DELHI, OCT 26 (UNI):- Congress leader Sachin Pilot addresses a press conference at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi on Thursday.(Photo Courtesy: UNI)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Tawang

Oct 25, 2023, at 01:05 am

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Tawang and forward locations in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday (Oct 24, 2023).

Bengal bids adieu to Goddess Durga

Oct 25, 2023, at 12:42 am

The five-day-long Durga Puja carnival in West Bengal came to a close on Tuesday with the immersion of idols on ‘Vijayadashami‘ at Babughat in the river Hooghly and other rivers across the state. The immersion was preceded by 'Sindur Khela' (smearing vermilion on each other's faces) by the women. (Photos by Avishek Mitra / IBNS)

Kolkata gears up for Dussehra

Oct 21, 2023, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata is gearing up for Dussehra, a major Hindu festival which is celebrated after Navratri. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Durga Darshan 2023: Kolkata's Best Pujos Walkthrough - Part 4

Oct 20, 2023, at 10:35 pm

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Durga Darshan 2023: Kolkata's Best Pujos Walkthrough - Part 2

Oct 20, 2023, at 10:09 pm

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot addresses a press conference with Cong leader Pawan Khera

Oct 19, 2023, at 09:11 pm

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (UNI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot spoke to reporters in a presser with party leader Pawan Khera at the AICC Headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo Courtesy: UNI)

In Images: 69th National Film Awards

Oct 18, 2023, at 05:49 pm

Bollywood veteran Waheeda Rehman, actors Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri among others were presented the 69th National Film Awards in various categories by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: UNI)

PM Modi & Google CEO Sundar Pichai discuss AI, UPI and Google's plans in India

Oct 18, 2023, at 01:04 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday discussed AI, UPI with Google CEO Sundar Pichai over a video call and appreciated Google’s plans to open its global fintech ops center at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar.(Photo Courtesy: PIB)

In Images: Asiad Bronze medalist equestrian Anush Agarwalla shares his sporting journey

Oct 17, 2023, at 05:46 pm

Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla, who scripted history by winning the country's first medal, a bronze, in the Dressage Individual Event of Asian Games 2023 last month, shared his sporting journey at an interactive session in Kolkata last week. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Ronaldinho in Kolkata amid Durga Puja festivities

Oct 17, 2023, at 05:46 am

Amid Durga Puja festivities, Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho was in Kolkata for a full day on Monday. (Images by Avishek Mitra)

Amit Shah inaugurates Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

Oct 17, 2023, at 05:38 am

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Ayodhya's Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal at Santosh Mitra Square in Kolkata on Monday. (Images: IBNS)

In Images: Poster launch of Srijit Mukherji's 'Durgo Rawhoshyo'

Oct 17, 2023, at 05:28 am

The poster of filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's upcoming web series 'Durgo Rawhoshyo' featuring Anirban Bhattacharya as popular Bengali fictional sleuth Byomkesh Bakshi was unveiled by Hoichoi on Monday. (Images:Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kashmir's Drass experiences fresh spell of snowfall

Oct 17, 2023, at 02:25 am

SRIANGAR, OCT 16 (UNI) A view of fresh snowfall at Drass on Monday.(Photo Courtesy: UNI)

Heritage homes in Kolkata gear up for Durga Puja

Oct 13, 2023, at 07:48 pm

Heritage homes or 'Bonedi Bari' in Bengali in Kolkata, is gearing up for Durga Puja festivities. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

French lady adds international fervour to Durga Puja as brand ambassador of The Greatest Show on Earth

Oct 13, 2023, at 05:16 am

'The Greatest Show on Earth' (GSOE) has introduced its new logo, featuring French Lady Alice Bonnafey as the Durga Puja Brand Ambassador on Thursday in Kolkata. The grand unveiling took place in the presence of Tollywood actress Ishaa Saha, actor Shantilal Mukherjee and GSOE founder Bodhisattwa Banerjee. This initiative is geared toward elevating the global recognition of Durga Puja and inviting foreign "culture explorers" to Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS