Kolkata observes 'The International Day for Peaace'
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:50 pm
Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS) Kolkata joined the rest of the world in observing ‘The International Day of Peace’. With a mission to generate the public awareness about the world peace Youth Peace Foundation in association with Raj Vidya Kender on Sunday celebrated the International day of Peace at Bhasha Bhawan Auditorium Hall in Kolkata’s National Library.
Designer Anita Dongre launches her store in Kolkata
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:46 pm
Fashion designer Anita Dongre launched her exclusive store called 'Anita Dongre Store' in Kolkata on Saturday (Sept 20, 2014) in the presence of film director Onir, actors Arpita Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata to host 'Blame It On Yashraj'
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:43 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's GD Birla Sabhaghar is all set to host two shows of Ashvin Gidwani Productions' (AGP) play 'Blame It On Yashraj' on Sunday.
Author Mehrab Irani launches finance fiction genre with Mad Money Journey
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Jaico Publishing delved into the new genre of finance fiction with their new book Mad Money Journey authored by MehrabIrani, the General Manager of Tata investment Corporation.
Kolkata: Mishra attends National Conference and Round Table Meetings on MSME sector
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:34 pm
Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra on Saturday attended the National Conference and Round Table Meetings on MSME Financing and Strengthening MSME Linkages here where he highlighted the crucial role played by the ‘MSME sector to restructure’ the Indian economy and to take forward the country at global stage.
Tanishq adorns Goddess Durga idol with jewellery
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:30 pm
Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq on Saturday unveiled the exclusive gold jewellery specially crafted to mark the Durga Puja celebrations in the city.
J&K Guv visits Army Cantonment
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:26 pm
Srinagar, Sept 20 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor arrived in BB cantonment on Saturday on a visit to review the ongoing relief and restoration operation in the flood-hit state.
Sashastra Seema Bal, SRM University and ITC make donations for PMNRF
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Sashastra Seema Bal Director General B.D. Sharma called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and handed over a demand draft of Rs 2.12 crore towards the Prime Minister`s National Relief Fund for flood-affected people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rajnath Singh attends SAARC ministers meet
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:19 pm
Kathmandu, Sept 19 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the sixth meeting of SAARC Ministers of Interior and Home held at Kathmandu city in Nepal on Friday.
Bill Gates, Melinda call on the PM Modi
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS) American philanthropist Bill Gates called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
PM Modi receives Foreign Minister of Bangladesh
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali.
Kolkata hosts Banking Colloquium
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:09 pm
The Banking Colloquium was held at the Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Friday (Sept 19, 2014) where policymakers and leaders from the banking industry and financial institutions shared their views and perspectives. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Abir, Nusrat launch new boutique hotel near Kolkata airport
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:05 pm
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Ethnotel is the hottest new destination for the city fliers just 5 minutes off the NSCBI Airport.
Coca-Cola launches new drink 'Coca-Cola Zero'
Sep 20, 2014, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS): Coca-Cola India, one of the country's leading beverage companies, on Friday unveiled 'Coca-Cola Zero'.
NGO launches Durga Puja guide in braille for blinds
Sep 20, 2014, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): NIP NGO (National Institute of Professionals), an organization that runs computer training centre for the Blinds came up with an innovative initiative of launching Durga Puja Guide in 'braille' for the blinds and organizing 'Differently Abled and Senior Citizen Friendly Durgotsab Awards' for the year 2014.
Bajaj Auto launches KTM RC390 and RC 200 in Kolkata
Sep 20, 2014, at 07:55 pm
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Bajaj Auto Ltd. Friday announced the launch of the highly anticipated KTM RC series of Supersport motorcycles, the RC 390 and the RC 200.
FC Goa begins first day of training with Zico
Sep 19, 2014, at 10:11 pm
Panaji, Sept 19 (IBNS): The players of Indian soccer league (ISL) team FC Goa on Friday got their first taste of the living legend Zico, manager and chief coach on the first day of training in Goa at Tilak Maidan Stadium.
'Dicarded tin drums' to liven up Chaltabagan Durga Puja
Sep 19, 2014, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS) : The 73rd Puja celebrations of Manicktalla Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja would be inaugurated by West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Sunday with Dhak Mahotsav.
Jeet's 'Bachchan' music launched
Sep 19, 2014, at 10:08 pm
Director Raja Chanda, Bengali film actors Jeet and actress Aindrita Ray were present at the music launch of upcoming Tollywood (Bengali film industry) 'Bachchan' in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 18, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Forever New launches third brand store in Kolkata
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:59 pm
Forever New has launched its third brand new store at the Quest Mall in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 18, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata hosts Shoppers Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar fashion show
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:56 pm
Bengali film actress Tanushree Chakraborty was the showstopper at the Shoppers Stop Sananda Pujor Bazar fashion show in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 18, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Titan Raga's new collection unveiled
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:53 pm
To celebrate the homecoming of Goddess Durga, Raga from Titan launched Garden of Eden, a collection of ornate watches, in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 18, 2014) . Bengali film actress Subhasree Ganguly was present at the occasion. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Spaces Home , Beyond by Welspun travels to Kolkata in festive season
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS): Spaces Home & Beyond-a premium bed, bath and carpet brand by Welspun is organizing a three days brand activation activity, celebrating the auspicious Durga Puja festivities at the South City Mall in Kolkata.
Actress Subhasree unveils Titan Raga's new collection
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:44 pm
Kolkata, Sept 18 (IBNS): To celebrate the homecoming of Goddess Durga, Raga from Titan launched Garden of Eden, a collection of ornate watches, in the city on Thursday.
IAF hands over Dakota aircraft to Bangladesh Air Force
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): On a formal request from the Bangladesh Air Force and reviewing the historic ties, the Indian Air Force on Thursday handed over one Dakota aircraft from the IAF museum to the Bangladesh Air Force.
Bhopal Gas victims chain themselves to CM's house demanding compensation
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:36 pm
Bhopal, Sept 18 (IBNS): Survivors of the Bhopal gas disaster, neighbourhood residents of the abandoned Union Carbide factory and their supporters on Thursday locked themselves to the Chief Minister's residence with a chain seeking adequate compensation and clean up of the contaminated factory site.
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:30 pm
Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS) A grand event at the posh F Bar & Lounge in Mumbai Thursday night was one to be remembered as the second song from the Nikhil Dwivedi and Richa Chadda starrer Tamanchey was unveiled by none other than Salman Khan.
Nicole Faria unveils "The Roundabout Collection"
Sep 18, 2014, at 06:19 pm
Nicole Faria ( Miss Earth & India 2010) was present in Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 17, 2014) to unveil “The Roundabout Collectionâ€. It marked the 10th Anniversary of Heartbeat Manufacture. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
First poster of 'Bhopal A Prayer For Rain' released
Sep 18, 2014, at 06:15 pm
The makers of ‘Bhopal A Prayer For Rain’, Sahara Movie Studios and Rising Star Entertainment have released an attention-grabbing first poster of the film. The poster reads, “A 30 year old industrial disaster that is still killing people.†Hollywood actor Martin Sheen is joined by Mischa Barton and Kal Penn alongside Indian actors Tannishtha Chatterjee and Rajpal Yadav in ‘Bhopal A Prayer For Rain’ which is set to release worldwide on Dec 5, 2014.
Vishwakarma Puja celebrated at Kolkata college
Sep 18, 2014, at 06:13 pm
Vishwakarma Puja was celebrated in the campus of Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 17, 2014). The same was organized by the Management and Staff members along with the Students Council. More than 100 students and staff members participated in the Puja.