New still of Marathi film 'Baji' launched
Oct 24, 2014, at 08:57 pm
New still from actor Shreyas Talpade starrer Marathi film 'Baji' was released on Thursday (Oct 23, 2014).
Oct 24, 2014, at 05:15 pm
Putting an end to restless wait, Indians on Thursday indulged in the grand celebration of Diwali amid bursting of crackers, fireworks and chains of dazzling lights adorning perhaps every corner of the country, which leaves almost no individual immune from the festive fever. In West Bengal and its capital city Kolkata, the celebration receives a special fillip with the observation of Kali Puja, which is considered to be the second most important festival after Durga Puja. Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, it is celebrated every year on the new day of Hindu month Ashwin in Bengal. Interestingly on the occasion of Diwali, the entire India worships goddess Lakshmi- the Hindu goddess of wealth while the Bengalis, Assamese and Oriyas adore Goddess Kali.In Kolkata, Kali puja is celebrated with immense fun and mirth. Images by IBNS
Oct 24, 2014, at 05:11 pm
Putting an end to restless wait, Indians on Thursday indulged in the grand celebration of Diwali amid bursting of crackers, fireworks and chains of dazzling lights adorning perhaps every corner of the country, which leaves almost no individual immune from the festive fever. In West Bengal and its capital city Kolkata, the celebration receives a special fillip with the observation of Kali Puja, which is considered to be the second most important festival after Durga Puja. Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, it is celebrated every year on the new day of Hindu month Ashwin in Bengal. Interestingly on the occasion of Diwali, the entire India worships goddess Lakshmi- the Hindu goddess of wealth while the Bengalis, Assamese and Oriyas adore Goddess Kali.In Kolkata, Kali puja is celebrated with immense fun and mirth. Images by IBNS
Modi arrives at Siachen Base Camp
Oct 23, 2014, at 10:26 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Siachen Base Camp, during his surprise visit to Siachen on October 23, 2014.
Pranab Mukherjee meeting the Vice President
Oct 23, 2014, at 10:13 pm
The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, on the occasion of ‘Diwali’, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 23, 2014.
Deepika poses at Happy New Year promotion
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:49 pm
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was promoting her upcoming release Happy New Year in Indore recently. There her look has been styled by Shaleena Nathani.
Fiat India rolls out Avventura for global market
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:47 pm
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): Fiat Group Automobiles India Private Limited (FGAIPL) on Tuesday launched Avventura-Contemporary Urban Vehicle (CUV), for the global market.
Indian girls toy with hapless UAE counterparts
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Team India celebrate their victory after the match.
Oct 22, 2014, at 09:27 pm
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha delivering the opening address during a symposium organized to commemorate 'Sixty Years of Rotary Wing Operation in India and the IAF' at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park in New Delhi today.
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:47 pm
The logo for upcoming Hindi movie 'Action Jackson', starring Bollwyood actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha has been released. The movie is directed by Prabhu Deva.
JU: Students withdraw class-boycotts, protest continues
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): The protester students of Jadavpur University on Monday withdrew their class-boycotts after the all faculties' general bodies meeting.
Dia Mirza dons Ritu Kumar outfit for her wedding
Oct 20, 2014, at 06:01 pm
Bollywood actress Dia Mirza, who tied nuptial knot with producer Sahil Sangha in New Delhi on Saturday (Oct 18, 2014), posed for the camera in her wedding outfit. Her outfit was designed by Ritu Kumar. Kumar designed a traditional joda for Dia Mirza’s wedding. The style dated back to the mughal era and was contemporized in style but in essence kept the embroidery tradition of the old zardozi craftsmanship.The ensemble was made up of a kurta, farshi paijama and a dupatta.
Yo Yo Honey Singh's 'Manali Trance' with Lisa Haydon released
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:55 pm
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS) The upcoming comic caper 'The Shaukeens' is set to feature a series of chartbusters, and the makers are leaving no stone unturned in building up the anticipation.
Dia Mirza poses at her Sangeet Ceremony
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:51 pm
Actress Dia Mirza poses for the camera at her 'Sangeet Ceremony'. Dia is all set to tie the knot with her long-time beau Sahil Sangha. Image: Adil Hasan
Sidharth, Yami visit Kolkata today
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:32 pm
Bollywood actors Sidharth Malhotra and Yami Gautam visited Kolkata on Saturday (Oct 18, 2014) to announce the winners of Cornetto Cupidity Contest. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Anil Ambani cleans Badrinath, Kedarnath temple premises
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:23 pm
Anil Ambani on Saturday (Oct 18, 2014) took Swachh Bharat initiative at Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines. Ambani cleaned the Badrinath and Kedarnath temple premises and area around it to spread the message of Swachh Bharat. On this occasion Anil Ambani said: “At this very religious place, I would like to take this pledge in the name of Badrinath and Kedarnath that lets make each and every temple and place of worship clean in order to accomplish the Swachh Bharat Mission.â€
Banglanatok.com showcases project to preserve folk musics
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:18 pm
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) A Kolkata-based organisation "Banglanatok.com" showcased their project at the American Centre to preserve three genres of traditional folk musics- Bhawaiya songs of North Bengal, Bhatiali songs of Sunderbans in South Bengal and Bangla Qawwali of Kolkata.
Oct 18, 2014, at 11:36 pm
Whistling woods international organised Inspiration a seriers of knowledge seminars for the youth across India as Filmmaker Subhash Bhai visited Kolkata last month. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Oct 18, 2014, at 10:44 pm
Apple's much-awaited iPhone 6 was launched at three stores of Kolkata's South City Mall on Oct 16 midnight.
5asec launches laundry services store in Bangalore
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:53 pm
Bangalore, Oct 16 (IBNS) 5asec, the textile expert launched their first laundry services and dry cleaning store in Bangalore.
MTV returns with MTV Fanaah season 2
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:49 pm
Mumbai, Oct 16 (IBNS) : After an exciting first season MTV, the youth channel is back with yet another season of MTV Fanaah.
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:47 pm
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IBNS) Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday.
JU: Students remember one-month of police crackdown
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:45 pm
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): The protesting students of Jadavpur University marked the one-month of the police crackdown on them by hosting a torch rally and participating in a 24-hour token hunger strike on Thursday.
Expect to intensify cooperation between India and Finland
Oct 17, 2014, at 07:41 pm
Helsinki, Oct 16 (IBNS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said India is expected to intensify ongoing co-operation with Finland in specific areas of shared interest and complementarities.
Food critics assemble in The Bikers Cafe
Oct 16, 2014, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): It is rare to see all the best food critics in the city assembly at one venue, but on Wednesday they visited The Bikers Cafe in Kolkata's Elgin Road to make such a meet possible.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Bikram Ghosh, Richa Sharma attends Diwali Mela in Kolkata
Oct 16, 2014, at 09:20 pm
Percussionist Bikram Ghosh and Richa Sharma spent some time with the under privileged children and the Calcutta Alipur Ladies Circle 3 on the occassion of the Fund Raiser Diwali Mela in Kolkata onm Wednesday (Oct 15, 2014). Images by IBNS
Mahindra & Mahindra launches tractor Arjun Novo
Oct 16, 2014, at 09:18 pm
Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday (Oct 15, 2014) launched technological advanced tractor name Arjun Novo in Kolkata. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
TCNSP hosts conference on 'bridging the world of science and arts
Oct 16, 2014, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, October 15 (IBNS) The Tagore Centre of Natural Sciences and Philosophy (TCNSP) held a day-long conference on “Natural Sciences and Philosophy – a singular reality?†at the Bose Institute in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Team Force comes together for Bijoya
Oct 16, 2014, at 09:12 pm
Tollywood (Bengali film industry) superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee and the team of upcoming Bengali film 'Force' arranged a Bijoya get together where screening of the glimpses from the film was held recently in Kolkata. Images by IBNS
Kolkata hosts Diva'ni Kolkata Trunk Show
Oct 16, 2014, at 09:10 pm
India’s first cinema-inspired brand Diva'ni hosted an exclusive preview at the Diva'ni Kolkata Trunk Show at Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Tuesday (Oct 14, 2014). the brand draws its inspiration from the late filmmaker Yash Chopra. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS