Glimpses of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata
Dec 25, 2024, at 10:11 pm
Kolkata celebrates Christmas with fervour and gaiety as Park Street lights up for thousands of revellers on Wednesday. Enthusiastic visitors were seen soaking in the fun clicking photos amidst dazzling lights and queuing up for fancy Christmas food along the boulevard, which is known for its variety of offerings.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Christmas: Kolkata cake shop bakes for over 200 years
Dec 24, 2024, at 02:05 pm
Ajmeri's Bakery in Bowbazar, Kolkata is catering to the people for over 200 years in the city with a massive British colonial legacy. Besides their famous fruit cakes, they are churning out items with Nolan Gur and Chhena (Indian Cottage Cheese). The shop is run by the eighth generation of the family and all cakes are baked in wooden-fired ovens in keeping with European Christmas traditions, adding to the flavour of the delectable goodies. Pre-Christmas captures by IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra.
In images: PM Modi's visit to Kuwait
Dec 23, 2024, at 03:42 pm
PM meeting with Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait at Bayan Palace, in Kuwait on December 22, 2024.
Glimpses from celebration of Bengali film Bohurupi's success
Dec 21, 2024, at 04:51 pm
The celebration of filmmaker duo Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bohurupi was held at a Kolkata brewery on Thursday. (Images by IBNS)
In images: Premiere of Raj Chakraborty's Shontaan starring Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick, Subhashree
Dec 21, 2024, at 04:16 pm
The premiere of filmmaker Raj Chakraborty's Bengali film Shontaan starring veteran Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick Chakraborty, Anashua Majumdar and Subhashree Ganguly in the lead was held at a multiplex in Kolkata on Friday (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Dec 21, 2024, at 10:50 am
The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata in collaboration with the Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA), Rotary Club of Kolkata Metro City and Connections hosted an event to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 in our office on December 18. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Dec 20, 2024, at 02:35 pm
A special screening of Hoichoi web series, director Srijit Mukherji's Feludar Goyendagiri 2: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr, was held at the iconic Priya Cinema in Kolkata on Thursday. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
PM Modi addresses 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme in Jaipur
Dec 17, 2024, at 07:13 pm
PM Modi addressing at the inauguration and laying the foundation stone of 24 projects related to Energy, Road, Railways and Water worth over Rs 46,300 crores during the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme to mark the Completion of 01 year of State Government of Rajasthan’ at Jaipur, in Rajasthan on December 17, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
Sri Lankan president Dissanayake meets PM Modi in New Delhi
Dec 17, 2024, at 12:37 am
PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on December 16, 2024.
Mamata Banerjee attends Military Tattoo event for first time at Eastern Command in Kolkata
Dec 16, 2024, at 08:41 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the Military Tattoo event for the first time on Monday (Dec 16, 2024) to commemorate the Indian Army's Vijay Diwas. She paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in various wars and remembered her freedom fighter father at Kolkata's Race Course. (Images by Rupak De Chaudhuri)
In Images: Vignettes of a winter morning in Kolkata maidan
Dec 15, 2024, at 11:06 am
Winter has finally arrived in Kolkata. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures some glimpses of a December 2024 morning in Maidan, the large urban park in the city's heart.
In images: Trailer launch of Feludar Goyendagiri 2: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr
Dec 14, 2024, at 11:25 pm
The trailer of Srijit Mukherji's upcoming web series Feludar Goyendagiri 2: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr was unveiled by the makers- Hoichoi- on Saturday. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Russian Embassy in India confers Order of Friendship to Syrian Orthodox Church head
Dec 12, 2024, at 11:31 pm
On Dec 12, the Russian Embassy in India hosted a solemn reception on the occasion of bestowing the Order of Friendship on H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan. He is the head of Syrian Orthodox Church in India. (Photo Courtesy: Russian Embassy)
In images: Closing ceremony of 30th KIFF
Dec 12, 2024, at 04:12 pm
The closing ceremony of the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was held at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata on Wednesday. West Bengal ministers Aroop Biswas, Indranil Sen, actor-MLA Soham Chakraborty, KIFF chairman Goutam Ghose were present. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from day 7 of 30th KIFF
Dec 11, 2024, at 08:11 pm
IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from day 7 of 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
Dec 09, 2024, at 11:24 am
Cannes Award winning actress Anasuya Sengupta and her co-star from 'The Shameless' were present at the 30th KIFF for the screening of the film on Sunday. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Aparna Sen, Anjan Dutt, Parambrata Chattopadhyay headline day 4 of 30th KIFF
Dec 07, 2024, at 11:36 pm
Aparna Sen, Anjan Dutt, Parambrata Chattopadhyay headlined the fourth day of the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Saturday.
Vidya Balan, Imtiaz Ali's Kolkata visit for 30th KIFF
Dec 07, 2024, at 11:26 pm
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali graced the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on the second day of the festival on Friday.
Glimpses from day 2 of 30th KIFF
Dec 06, 2024, at 07:03 pm
The 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was inaugurated in Kolkata on Wednesday. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from the first day of the latest edition of the festival.
Dec 06, 2024, at 01:42 am
Wheelchair-bound physically disabled artists perform in front of the historic Victoria Memorial, built during British colonial rule, at the Ami Arts Festival in Kolkata on December 5, 2024.(Photo: Rupak De Chaudhuri /IBNS)
In images: Announcement press meet of 30th KIFF
Nov 30, 2024, at 07:04 pm
The press conference to announce the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was held in Kolkata on Friday. KIFF chairman Goutam Ghose, actor Arjun Chakrabarty, state ministers Aroop Biswas, Indranil Sen, Birbaha Hansda were present to unveil the logo and theme song of this edition of the festival. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
IN IMAGES: ISKCON members protest in Kolkata demanding release of arrested leader in Bangladesh
Nov 30, 2024, at 12:21 am
Demanding release of their jailed leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, ISKCON members on Friday staged a protest 'kirtan' at its Albert Road centre in Kolkata. They also expressed deep concern over the persecution of religious minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.(Photos: Rupak De Chaudhuri/IBNS)
Glimpses from the 55th IFFI Closing Ceremony in Goa
Nov 29, 2024, at 05:32 am
Felicitation of Technical Partner at 55th IFFI Closing Ceremony, in Goa on November 28, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
IN IMAGES: Muslims led by West Bengal Jamiat-e-Ulama protest against Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata
Nov 29, 2024, at 04:37 am
Led by Siddiqullah Chowdhury, president of West Bengal Jamiat-e-Ulama, Muslims hold a massive protest against the centre's Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata's Esplanade area on Thursday (Nov 28). Chowdhury said the BJP government in New Delhi is trying to destroy Waqf properties and deprive the Muslims of their rights. Photos by Rupak De Chaudhuri/IBNS
Nov 29, 2024, at 03:27 am
Hindu Jagran Manch organised a protest march in Kolkata on Thursday (Nov 28) against ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest in Bangladesh. Amid Hindu persecution, the monk was arrested on Monday when he was leaving the country and was taken to a police station. (Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri / IBNS)
In Images: Modi thanks BJP workers for Maharashtra victory
Nov 24, 2024, at 04:28 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Nov 23) thanked the BJP workers for the spectacular victory of the party in Maharashtra at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi this evening. "I bow to the hardworking Karyakartas for their devotion. The BJP-NDA is fully committed to fulfilling people's dreams and empowering the poor," he said. Photo courtesy: BJP FB
In Images: 55th IFFI felicitates Anupam Kher
Nov 24, 2024, at 04:19 am
The Secretary, Shri Sanjay Jaju, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting felicitates Anupam Kher at 55th IFFI, in Goa on November 23, 2024.
Latin Quarters unveils winter fashion in Kolkata
Nov 21, 2024, at 04:34 am
Fashion brand Latin Quarters unveiled its winter fashion in Kolkata with a 'Celebration of Individuality and Expression' in presence of Tollywood actress Priyanka Sarkar. The other guests included Latin Quarters COO Saurabh Jhingan,Patton Group President Preeyam Budhia, Fashion Influencer Preeti Sarkar and stylist Priyanka Khanna. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Indian Community welcomes PM Modi at Rio de Janeiro
Nov 19, 2024, at 03:41 am
PM Modi receives a warm welcome from the Indian Community at Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on November 17, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
PM Modi with US President Joe Biden at G20 Session n Rio de Janeiro
Nov 19, 2024, at 03:28 am
PM Modi with the President of the United States,Joe Biden during the G20 Session on “Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty” at Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on November 18, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)