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Amid parties, revellers bid adieu to 2014

Jan 01, 2015, at 12:40 am

New Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 31 (IBNS): As the world is nearing to bid adieu to 2014, people across the globe, including India, are gearing up to party all night to ring in the new year amid several pomp and glitterati.

It's time again to say Merry Christmas!

Dec 25, 2014, at 05:32 pm

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IBNS): It's time again for fun, frolic and revelry as India along with the rest of the world is indulging in merry making on Thursday to celebrate Christmas putting an end to one long year of waiting.

Meghalaya House hosts Piskot Festival in Kolkata

Nov 30, 2014, at 02:05 am

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): The Government of Meghalaya in collaboration with Indian Chamber of Commerce is holding a festival of the exotic vegetable piskot here at the Meghalaya House from Saturday.

India celebrates Bhai Dooj today

Oct 25, 2014, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): People across the nation on Saturday indulged in the celebration of the Hindu festival of Bhai Fota or Bhai Dooj (Brother's Day) that cherishes the bond between brothers and sisters.

5 top tips to a Safe Diwali

Oct 22, 2014, at 09:36 pm

Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS) Let's face it, as much as we love the sight of fireworks lighting up the night sky, Diwali can be a dangerous festival. Dr. Anupam Golash, Senior Consultant, Plastic Surgery at the CMRI hospital has already treated several burn cases, even before the official festivities have started. He outlines the top 5 to-do's to avoid burns and scars this diwali.

'Dicarded tin drums' to liven up Chaltabagan Durga Puja

Sep 19, 2014, at 08:28 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.

Kolkata worships Lord Vishwakarma today

Sep 17, 2014, at 01:27 pm

Kolkata, Sept 17 (IBNS): The dawn of Wednesday brought along with itself the celebratory mood in the city of joy and in the rest of the West Bengal as the people here worshipped the master of all mechanics and god of architecture, Lord Vishwakarma amid fun and fervour.

India Green unveils the 'Sharad Srijoni Somman' 2014

Sep 15, 2014, at 08:34 pm

Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS) –India Green Reality Pvt Ltd, a pioneer in providing real estate solutions, is all geared up to organise 'India Green Sharad Srijoni Somman 2014' to honour the Durga Puja committees in Kolkata who have created innovations in their outdoor campaigns in the form of hoardings, posters and slogans as well as in terms of concept.

India celebrates 137th Rath Yatra on Sunday

Jun 30, 2014, at 12:41 am

Puri/Ahmedabad/Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): India on Sunday indulged in the celebration of the yearly chariot festival of the Hindus - 'Rath Yatra'.

Maheshwari Sabha hosts Gangaur festival

Apr 03, 2014, at 11:36 pm

Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): The Purva Kolkata Maheshwari Sabha recently celebrated the festival of 'Gangaur' with much fervour and devotion for the fifth year in a row at the Phoolbagan Gangaur Park, here.