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Rani pays visit to Mumbai school

Aug 07, 2014, at 06:18 pm

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who is the playing the lead character in the upcoming and highly anticipated Yash Raj Films release, ‘Mardaani’, visited Priyadarshini Vidya Mandir School on Wednesday and lent her support to Coca-Cola’s Support My School Campaign.

Tea book launched in Kolkata

Aug 06, 2014, at 09:18 pm

Chai, a book on the experience of Indian tea written by Rekha Sarin (photos by Rajan Kapoor), was released recently here at The Park. Tabla maestro Bickram Ghosh, fashion designer Sharbari Datta were among other celebrities present at the launch.

Freud Museum: Cave of Memories

Aug 06, 2014, at 07:04 pm

Vienna’s Sigmund Freud Museum highlights the prolific travels of the founding father of psychoanalysis in an exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of Sigmund Freud’s death in 1939 – from relocating to Vienna as a three year old to his escape and exile in London as the Nazis advanced. Sujoy Dhar visits the museum in the Austrian capital

Freud Museum: Cave of Memories

Aug 06, 2014, at 07:02 pm

Vienna’s Sigmund Freud Museum highlights the prolific travels of the founding father of psychoanalysis in an exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of Sigmund Freud’s death in 1939 – from relocating to Vienna as a three year old to his escape and exile in London as the Nazis advanced. Sujoy Dhar visits the museum in the Austrian capital

Kolkata hosts Yuva Music Festival

Aug 06, 2014, at 06:52 pm

The grand finale of the Yuva Music Festival was held in Kolkata on Tuesday (August 5, 2014). Cesare Bieller, Consul General of Italy, Kolkata,Joanne Joria, Director, American Centre, Friso Maecker, Director, Max Mueller Bhavan were present at the event. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Honda Mobilio launched in Kolkata

Aug 05, 2014, at 07:47 pm

Honda Cars India Ltd. on Monday (August 4, 2014) launched Honda Mobilio in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Short story collections released in Kolkata

Aug 04, 2014, at 07:20 pm

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Short stories have been considered both an apprenticeship form preceding more lengthy works, and a crafted form in its own right. Believing this ideology, singer, performer and lyricist Surojit Chatterjee and Patrabharati Publishers jointly launched ‘Alpo Kathay Goppo’ a collection of 60 short stories Sunday in the presence of novelist Sanjib Chattopadhyay and poet Krishna Basu at Niranjan Sadan.

The Biker's Cafe showcases Bikers House Special Menu

Aug 04, 2014, at 07:17 pm

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Biker's Café, a cafe themed on the bikers, unveiled their ‘House Special Menu’, a range of selected recipes of all over the globe, here recently.

Modi reaches Nepal

Aug 04, 2014, at 07:15 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being received by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushil Koirala on his arrival, at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, in Nepal on August 3, 2014.

Girija Devi, Hariharan, Usha Uthup launch album

Aug 04, 2014, at 07:05 pm

“Ghumiyeche Sohor”, a compilation of new modern songs by Prasant A. Samadhar was launched by music maestro Girija Devi, pop icon Usha Uthup & singer Hariharan were on Friday (Aug 1, 2014) at Story bookstore on Elgin Road in Kolkata. India Green Reality Pvt Ltd and Asha Audio presented the album. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

A solo soiree of singer Manomay Bhattacharya

Aug 04, 2014, at 07:03 pm

“Ekla Manomay”, singer Manomay Bhattacharya's first ever solo musical performance celebrating 14 years of his musical career, was held at Rabindra Sadan on Saturday (Aug 2, 2014). West Bengal Higher Education Minister Partha Chatterjee was present while the event was graced by industry veterans and musicians like Haimanti Shukla, Banashri Sengupta, Lopamudra Mitra, Joy Sarkar and others. The programme was presented by Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils album of Bengali film Hercules

Aug 04, 2014, at 07:01 pm

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IBNS): Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee on Saturday launched the music album of GreenTouch Entertainment Pvt Ltd's second venture ‘Hercules’, directed by Abhijit Guha & Sudeshna Roy. At the launch of the music album, released by Asha Audio, the cast members of the film, including Parambrata Chattapadhyay, Paoli Dam and Saswata Chatterjee along with music directorNeel Dutta and singers Saptak & Timir were present. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

6 Ballygunge Place in Kolkata celebrates Hilsa Festival

Aug 02, 2014, at 09:17 pm

Monsoon is just the right time to indulge your tastebuds, and what better way to do it than celebrate with the queen of the river, hilsa. Like previous years, the master chefs of 6 Ballygunge Place in Kolkata create magic with the fish, under the planning and guidance of Chef Sushanta. Dig into our Elish Machher Cutlet, relish some Achari Elish Kumror Doga Diye, taste the heavenly Elisher Matha Diye Kochu Saag or the innovative Anaras Elish and much more. For the connoisseurs with appetite, there is the Elish thali as well, that serves Elish macher tel, Elish macher dim bhaja, Chachra, Bhapa Elish along with plain rice and dal. The festival is on from Aug 2 to Aug 17, also at their Thali restaurants, with a different menu and price. Items are individually priced from Rs 395 onwards. Restaurant timings: 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm for lunch and 7 pm - 10.30 pm for dinner. Images by IBNS

Varun impressed by Johnson's 'Hercules'

Aug 02, 2014, at 09:14 pm

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IBNS): Actor Varun Dhawan has expressed his excitement after watching actor Dwayne Johnson's recently released 'Hercules’ at a special screening of the film in Mumbai's Sunny Super Sound Studio.

Tamanchey trailer launched

Aug 02, 2014, at 09:11 pm

Actors Richa Chadda and Nikhil Dwivedi were present among others to launch the trailer of their upcoming film Tamanchey in Mumbai on Thursday (Aug 31, 2014).

Mr. John Kerry and the US Secretary of Commerce, Ms. Penny Pritzker calling on the Prime Minister

Aug 01, 2014, at 10:44 pm

The US Secretary of Commerce, Ms. Penny Pritzker meeting the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Piyush Goyal, in New Delhi on August 01, 2014.

Army Chief's first day in office

Aug 01, 2014, at 10:16 pm

General Dalbir Singh Suhag, who has taken over as the 26th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army on Thursday, Friday said Pakistan will get an intense and immediate response if there was any provocation like the beheading of Indian soldiers last year. Some glimpses of his first day in office.

Tolly stars launch Presto Friendship Bouquet

Aug 01, 2014, at 05:17 pm

Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): Amid presence of glam world people, personalized products brand Presto Personalized Wonders recently launched The Friendship Bouquet, which is a collage of a conical mug, a photo clock, a printable picture plate, a 3D photo crystal, a metal pen and a personalized key ring in a personalized wooden tray, while announcing the winners of their Friendships’ Day Contest at South City Mall in Kolkata.

Dev's 'Buno Haansh' music launched

Aug 01, 2014, at 05:13 pm

The music of filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s upcoming film 'Buno Haansh' was launched at The Oberoi Grand in Kolkata on Thursday (July 31, 2014). Actors Dev, Srabanti, Tanusree Chakraborty, singer Anupam Roy and music director Shantanu Moitra were present at the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Richa Sharma inaugurates fashion exhibition in Kolkata

Aug 01, 2014, at 05:09 pm

Mrs India International Richa Sharma inaugurated Fashion Show cum Lifestyle Exhibition on at Shisha Reincarnated in Kolkata on Thursday (July 31, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Art exhibition inaugurated in Kolkata

Aug 01, 2014, at 05:06 pm

Paintings and wooden masks showcasing the works of Subrata Gangopadhyay, Suhas Roy, Laxma Gaud and other renowned artists from different regions on Thursday (July 31, 2014) at Bengal Chamber of Commerce. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Nusrat inaugurates exhibition in Kolkata

Aug 01, 2014, at 05:02 pm

Rubaru, a luxury fashion and lifestyle exhibition, was inaugurated at The Park Hotel in Kolkata on Thursday (July 31, 2014). It was inaugurated by actress Nusrat Jahan and fashion designer Sharbari Datta. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Label Ritu Kumar launches Autumn Winter collection

Jul 31, 2014, at 05:47 pm

Label Ritu Kumar has recently launched its Autumn Winter collection for the year 2014. Catering to the contemporary women of today, the collection comprises of styles ranging from daywear to evening. Crafted using seasonal fabrics such as jersey, crepe and georgette, few of the designs draw inspiration from traditional prints of Rajasthan and Gujarat origins.

Kolkata celebrate Eid ul Fitr

Jul 31, 2014, at 05:29 pm

With the holy month of Ramzan coming to an end, the Muslim community across the world, with India posing no exception, is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday amid mass prayers at mosques and with warm exchange of greetings. The occasion is auspicious for the community, who follows strict rules of Ramzan for a whole month until Eid, when the Muslims can go feasting and soaking in merriment. Images of the celebrations and gaiety from India's eastern city Kolkata on Tuesday (July 29, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Narendra Modi at the 86th Foundation Day of ICAR and ICAR award presentation ceremony

Jul 29, 2014, at 10:23 pm

The Union Minister for Agriculture, Shri Radha Mohan Singh presenting the memento to the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the 86th Foundation Day of ICAR and ICAR award presentation ceremony, in New Delhi on July 29, 2014.

Tamanchey second poster out

Jul 29, 2014, at 10:11 pm

The second poster of the upcoming movie Tamanchey was unveiled online on Tuesday (July 29, 2014). The Bollywood film revolving around love, gangsters and crime stars Richa Chadda and Nikhil Dwivedi.

Eid celebrates in India's Kolkata

Jul 29, 2014, at 09:57 pm

With the holy month of Ramzan coming to an end, the Muslim community across the world, with India posing no exception, is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday amid mass prayers at mosques and with warm exchange of greetings. The occasion is auspicious for the community, who follows strict rules of Ramzan for a whole month until Eid, when the Muslims can go feasting and soaking in merriment. Images of the celebrations and gaiety from India's eastern city Kolkata on Tuesday (July 29, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

CMRI Hospital observes World Hepatitis Day

Jul 29, 2014, at 09:51 pm

Observing World Hepatitis Day the Calcutta Medical Research Institute organised a free camp to investigate conditions related to Hepato-Pancreato-BiliaryHbSAg, Anti HCV, and SGPT. The program was attended by Dr. Anirban Chatterjee, Sr.Consultant Gastro, Dr.S. Pattanaik, Sr.Consultant Gastro,Dr. Somnath Mukherjee, Sr.Consultant Gastro, Dr.PP Bose, Sr.Consultant Gastro, Bengali film actress Pallavi Chatterjee and music director and singer Samidh Mukerjee. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Miss America interacts with students

Jul 28, 2014, at 04:38 pm

Kolkata, July 26 (IBNS): It is rare opportunity for school students to interact with the Miss America but Friday was one such occasion when the current title holder Nina Davuluri interacted with them in several Indian cities including Kolkata.

Yuva Music Festival press meet in Kolkata

Jul 28, 2014, at 04:33 pm

A press meet on Yuva Music Festival was held in Kolkata on Friday (July 25, 2014).Monojit Dutta, Percussionist, Abhjit Ghosh, band member Bhoomi, Abhjit Bose, band member Bhoomi, Saurav J Sarkar, Director Indian Idol, Richard Gasper, Keyboardist and Surendranath Majumder, festival director were present at the occasion. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS