India-US 'Yudh Abhyas' concludes
Oct 01, 2014, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS) The Indo-US Combined Military Training Exercise Yudh Abhyas, 2014, which commenced on Sept 17 at Ranikhet and Chaubattia concluded Tuesday.
Harsh Vardhan Deo creates crowd frenzy during Jigariyaa promotions
Oct 01, 2014, at 09:01 pm
Ahmedabad, Sept 30 (IBNS) Actor Harsh Vardhan Deo had recently taken the city of Ahmedabad by storm as he was there promoting his upcoming romantic film Jigariyaa.
India, US combined military training exercise in progress
Oct 01, 2014, at 08:57 pm
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS) The India-US Combined Military Training Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2014, which commenced on Sept 17 at Ranikhet and Chaubattia, is in progress.
Modi, Sushma meet Clintons in NY
Oct 01, 2014, at 08:53 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for External Affairs and Overseas Indian Affairs Sushma Swaraj met the former US President Bill Clinton and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in New York on Monday (September 29, 2014).
Oct 01, 2014, at 06:23 pm
As Kolkata celebrates its annual Durga Puja festival, IBNS selects some of the best Durga idols and pandals from across the 'City of Joy'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata soaks in Mahasaptami fervor
Oct 01, 2014, at 05:51 pm
The festive spirit, joy and enthusiasm of the Bengali community in Kolkata received an extra fillip on Wednesday on the Mahasaptami day as people upped their celebratory mood to a great deal. On Mahasaptami, some important rituals of the puja are performed with 'Nabapatrika snan' or 'Kolabou snan' (bathing of banana bride) and 'pravesh' (entrance of Goddess in the mandap-the place of worship) at dawn. The stem of a banana plant is bathed and draped in a red and white saree that make it look like a newly wed bride and then placed beside Lord Ganesha as 'Kalabou' is considered to be his wife according to Hindu mythology. IBNS images of the ritual and pandal hopping since morning. Images by Avishek Mitra
Oct 01, 2014, at 05:04 pm
Bollywood actress Rani Mukherji is celebrating Durga Puja in Mumbai.
Modi reaches out to youths at New York rock concert
Sep 29, 2014, at 06:38 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): After delivering a powerful speech at the UN General Assembly in New York and calling for urgent reform and rejuvenation of the United Nations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rock concert at the Central Park in New York City.
Sharmila, Soumitra get together for puja inauguration
Sep 29, 2014, at 06:33 pm
Bollywood veteran Sharmila Tagore and his first hero, the Dada Saheb Phalke winning Soumitra Chatterjee, were the cynosure of attraction at a Durga Puja opening on Sunday (Sept 28, 2014) in Kolkata. Industrialist Sundeep Bhutoria, Chairman, Manicktalla Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee, was present at the inauguration of the Puja, its 72nd year. Filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury (Tony) was also present at the famous puja opening at Amherst Street (Raja Ram Mohan Sarani) . Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sep 29, 2014, at 06:05 pm
The Member of House of Representatives of the United States, Ms. Tulsi Gabbard calls on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New York on September 28, 2014.
Sep 29, 2014, at 06:02 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ahead of the Indian Community event, at Madison Square Garden, in New York on September 28, 2014.
New York for 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Sep 27, 2014, at 10:28 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being received on his arrival in New York for 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, on September 26, 2014.
Bumper year for whisky tourism toasted at Ryder Cup
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:48 pm
Mike Cantlay (Chairman of VisitScotland) and Peter Lederer (Director of Diageo in Scotland and Chairman of Gleneagles Hotel) lining up their putts in the Johnnie Walker Experience at The 2014 Ryder Cup, a visitor attraction designed to promote whisky and golf to spectators at the event.
SaReGaPaShreyan's album launched in Kolkata
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:44 pm
SaRe Ga Ma Pa famed singer Shreyan's album 'Ichchey Amar' was launched in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 25, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:42 pm
After complementing different states and the taste of jeweller connoisseur all around the country, PC Jewellerhas launched a new showroom in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 25, 2014) in the presence of Bollywood actress Vidya Balan. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Modi releasing the logo at the inauguration of the “MAKE IN INDIAâ€
Sep 25, 2014, at 10:30 pm
The Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge), Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman welcomes the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with a bouquet, at the inauguration of “MAKE IN INDIAâ€, in New Delhi on September 25, 2014.
Mimi depicts 'The Fface of Durga'
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:57 pm
A photo shoot of "The Fface of Durga" on the theme of Women Empowerment was held in Kolkata on Wednesday (September 24, 2014). Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty was present at the shoot as she depicted Goddess Durga along with four fresh models as the various forms of the manifestation of Devi Durga. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Azva sets golden trends for bridal season
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:53 pm
Kolkata,Sept 24 (IBNS): With the onset of the bridal season, Azva by the World Gold Council showcased top trends in gold jewellery for young brides through a grand fashion show at Tollygunge Club in Kolkata.
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:46 pm
Durgapur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Tamara has opened its doors in the city of Durgapur with a grand launch of their Global Cuisine Restaurant at the Junction Mall by Tollywood actor Shaheb Bhattacherjee, Mrs. India International Richa Sharma.
Dev launches Presto-Yoddha merchandise
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:43 pm
Tollywood (Bengali film industry) actor Dev launched Presto-Yoddha merchandise in Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 24, 2014). Dev will be seen in his upcoming film 'Yoddha'. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Today is Mangal-Parv-Celebration of success of Mangalyaan: PM
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:41 pm
Tumkur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Siddaganga Mutt at Tumkur on Wednesday and received the blessings of Shivakumar Swamy ji.
Union govt is committed to boosting agricultural economy: PM
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:38 pm
Tumkur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Union government was committed to boosting the agricultural economy and empowering the farmers by facilitating value addition through creation of appropriate infrastructure, including rural connectivity, storage and warehousing.
Modi congratulates ISRO scientists on Mars Mission success
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:42 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the ISRO Chairman, Dr. K Radhakrishnan, at ISRO Headquarters, in Bengaluru on September 24, 2014.
Google announces launch of social campaign ReachForTheSky
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:34 pm
Google Launches social campaign #ReachForTheSky with Farhan Akhtar(singer, writer, performer), MARD Initiative L-R Sandeep Menon, Head of Marketing, Google India, Salim (Composer) , Rajan Anandan, VP & Managing Director, Google India and Sulaiman (Composer)
Mahalaya ushers in Durga Puja countdown
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:38 pm
The dawn of Tuesday (September 23,2014) morning commenced with the enchanting voice of late spiritual poet Birendra Krishna Bhadra narrating the Mahisasur Mardini on All India Radio and thus marking the ocassion of Mahalaya,which also heralds the Durga Puja countdown.Mahalaya marks the start of devipaksha (Fortnight of the Goddess)amid rituals by the pious Hindus in the Ganges.Hundreds of Hindus in Kolkata went to PrincepGhat and Babughat, on the banks of the Ganges to perform Tarpon,which the ritual of praying for their departed ancestors. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Aircel becomes principal sponsor of Atletico de Kolkata
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:32 pm
Aircel has become the principal sponsor of Kolkata team of Indian Super League – Atletico de Kolkata (ATK). Left to right: Anupam Vasudev, Chief Marketing Officer, Aircel; Sourav Ganguly, Legendary Cricketer and Co-owner of ATK; Utsav Parek, Co-owner ATK.
Flood ravages Jammu and Kashmir
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:24 pm
Incessant rains and floods have ravaged the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Several people have been killed and huge amount of loss to property has been caused by the deluge which disrupted normal life in the tourist destination for the past several days. Images by Saleem Iqbal Qadri/IBNS
IAF celebrates commemoration of 50 years as part of 1965 Indo Pak War
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS) As part of commemoration of 50 years of 1965 Indo-Pak war, the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paid homage in remembrance of martyrs of 1965 war who laid down their lives for the country by laying a wreath at the Air Force War Memorial at Air Force Station Palam.
GRSE launches Landing Craft Utility for Indian Navy
Sep 22, 2014, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, Sept 22 (IBNS): The second in the series of eight 'Landing Craft - Utility' (LCU) Mark-IV ships being built for the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), was launched on Monday at Garden Reach Dockyards in Kolkata.