In Images: Kolkata Marks Mahalaya with Hooghly Tarpan and Durga's Chokkhudan
Sep 21, 2025, at 03:32 pm
Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja with traditional Mahalaya tarpan and the symbolic 'Chokkhudan' (painting of the eyes of the goddess) ceremony. The Hooghly river tarpan and Chokkhudan marks the start of Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata. Artisan Sanatan Rudra Pal is seen painting the eyes of Ma Durga. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: AI Meets Tradition: Kolkata Pandal Blends Technology with Durga Puja Spirit
Sep 21, 2025, at 12:20 pm
An artisan works on an artificial intelligence (AI)-themed pandal under construction ahead of the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, on September 20, 2025. The innovative fusion of tradition and technology showcases the evolving face of one of India’s grandest cultural celebrations. Photo/Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata Durga Puja pandal decks up in National Integration theme
Sep 20, 2025, at 03:58 pm
An artisan decorates a temporary pandal under construction in Kolkata on the theme of National Integration, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual celebration, beginning September 28 and concluding October 2, is among the most popular Hindu festivals, honoring goddess Durga as the symbol of power and the triumph of good over evil. Photo — Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In images: Kolkata’s Kumortuli Sarbojonin Durga Puja 2025 pays tribute to cartoonist Narayan Debnath
Sep 19, 2025, at 12:12 am
Kolkata’s Kumortuli Sarbojonin Durga Puja pays tribute to Padma Shree Awardee Bengali cartoonist Narayan Debnath with the theme ‘Narayani Namastute’. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Arjunpur Amra Sabai Club presents ‘Mukhamukhi’ theme this Durga Puja
Sep 18, 2025, at 12:09 am
Temporary under construction, Kolkata’s Arjunpur Amra Sabai Club gears up for Durga Puja with this year’s theme, “Mukhamukhi” (face to face), a stream of thought where no invisible wall stands between art and its audience. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Priest offers prayers to taxi during Vishwakarma Puja in Kolkata
Sep 17, 2025, at 04:14 pm
A priest performs rituals for a taxi as part of Vishwakarma Puja, the festival honoring the Hindu deity of architecture and machinery, in Kolkata on Sept 17, 2025. The festival, widely observed in eastern India, sees people worship their machines, vehicles, and computers, decorating them and offering prayers for smooth functioning and prosperity through the year. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata's Hazra Park Durgotsab celebrates 83rd year under the theme 'Drishtikon'
Sep 16, 2025, at 11:08 pm
Kolkata's Hazra Park Durgotsab steps into its 83rd year with the theme 'Dristikone' (Perspective). Established in 1942 under the vision of Subhas Chandra Bose, then Mayor of Kolkata Corporation, the Puja was conceived to embrace the marginalised who had long been excluded from mainstream celebrations. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Sourav Ganguly partners with Myntra to launch ethnic brand 'Souragya'
Sep 16, 2025, at 04:58 pm
Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly has launched his ethnic brand 'Souragya' in partnership with fashion e-commerce company, Myntra. The former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief walked the ramp unveiling the brand at a hotel in Kolkata on Monday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata's Tala Barowari Durga Puja 2025 brings theme ‘Madhusudan’ by artist Prashanta Pal
Sep 16, 2025, at 01:50 pm
Artisans decorate a pandal under construction for Tala Barowari Durga Puja in Kolkata. This year’s theme is Madhusudan, conceptualized by artist Prashanta Pal. The annual festival, running from September 28 to October 2, celebrates goddess Durga’s triumph of good over evil. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s Simla Sporting Club celebrates 50 years of Sholay
Sep 16, 2025, at 12:11 am
The Simla Sporting Club Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata showcases scenes, characters, and music from the 1975 Bollywood classic Sholay, marking the film’s 50th anniversary. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sep 15, 2025, at 12:52 am
The Shimla Byayam Samiti marks 100 years of Sarbajonin Durga Utsav with the theme “Revolutionary Shrine of Swadeshiyana,” saluting Bengal’s freedom spirit and the nationalist flame carried from Netaji to countless unsung heroes. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata artisan crafts Durga Puja pandal highlighting acid attack survivors’ rights
Sep 13, 2025, at 01:03 pm
An artisan works on a Durga Puja pandal of Dakshindari Youth puja themed on acid attack victims and their rights, in Kolkata. The festival, beginning this year on Sept 28, celebrates goddess Durga as a symbol of power and the triumph of good over evil. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: French artist collaborates with Kolkata Durga Puja
Sep 13, 2025, at 12:23 pm
French artist Thomas Henriot joins hands with Hatibagan Sarbojanin to bring Kolkata’s ghats alive in Durga Puja artistry. Thomas Henriot’s global strokes merge with Kolkata’s tradition in one of north Kolkata’s most popular pujas. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Kolkata’s Lalabagan Nabankur crafts Durga Puja Pandal with 3 lakh plastic bottles
Sep 11, 2025, at 11:05 pm
Artisans in Kolkata are building a Durga Puja pandal for Lalabagan Nabankur themed “Karagar” using three lakh discarded plastic bottles to highlight the menace of ocean pollution. The eco-themed installation, ahead of the September 28–October 2 festival, sends a strong message on sustainability while celebrating the triumph of good over evil.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
TVS marks 20 Years of Apache with limited-edition launches in Bengaluru
Sep 06, 2025, at 03:21 pm
TVS Motor Company celebrated two decades of its flagship Apache motorcycle by unveiling limited-edition variants of the RTR 160, 180, 200, RR310 and RTR310 models in Bengaluru, along with new top trims of the RTR 160 4V and RTR 200 4V. A gallery showcasing different Apache editions was also inaugurated at the event on Saturday (Sept 6, 2025). Photo: TVS Motors
In Images: Kolkata's celebrated Dover Lane Music Conference debuts at Shovabazar Rajbari
Sep 06, 2025, at 01:30 am
The iconic Dover Lane Music Conference was inaugurated in North Kolkata for the first time at the historic Shovabazar Rajbari, with West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress minister Shashi Panja formally opening the event on Sept 5, 2025. The inauguration was marked by a classical dance performance and music. Danseuse Mehul Bhattacharya performed at the opening. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Asian Paints Marks 40 Years of Sharad Shamman with Yellow Taxi Project in Kolkata
Sep 04, 2025, at 09:02 pm
Asian Paints Sharad Shamman, Kolkata’s iconic celebration of Durga Puja creativity, completes 40 years in 2025 with a landmark project called “Cholte Cholte 40” that transforms Kolkata’s yellow taxis into moving time capsules. Present at the launch was Amit Syngle, CEO of Asian Paints, and Bengali actors Abir Chatterjee and Sauraseni Maitra. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s Ballygunge 71 Pally Durgapuja marks 50 years of Ray’s Sonar Kella
Sep 03, 2025, at 01:03 am
Kolkata’s Ballygunge 71 Pally Durgapuja pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of Satyajit Ray’s classic film Sonar Kella with art installations and decorations. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Volvo Car India introduces the all-electric EX30 SUV in Kolkata
Sep 01, 2025, at 05:03 pm
Volvo Car India introduced its latest all-electric SUV, the EX30, at SPL Volvo dealership in Kolkata. Photo: Arpita Das
Aug 26, 2025, at 03:21 pm
Kolkata's popular sweet shop chain Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick prepared a 1100 kg Madok and a 500kg Laddu (both traditional Indian sweets) for Ganesh Chaturthi Festival.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Remembering Mother Teresa on her 115th birth anniversary
Aug 26, 2025, at 12:03 pm
On August 26, 2025, the 115th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa is being observed worldwide through award ceremonies, cultural programs, community outreach, and educational initiatives. The day honors her legacy of compassion, humanitarian service, and selfless devotion. Scenes of the observance at Mother House in Kolkata, the global headquarters of Missionaries of Charity (MoC). Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Image: Charnock’s Kolkata turns 335 as the city’s soul shines by the Hooghly
Aug 24, 2025, at 11:17 pm
On Kolkata’s disputed 335th birthday (August 24 is marked by the arrival of East India company’s Job Charnock) children splash in the Hooghly River under the iconic Howrah Bridge — a timeless image of the city where history, culture, and everyday life flow together. This date is linked to the arrival of Job Charnock, an agent of the English East India Company, in the area in 1690 but the Sabarna Roy Choudhury Paribar Parishad, representing a historic zamindar family, challenged the idea of celebrating August 24 as Kolkata’s birthday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kumartuli artisans shape Ganesha Idols ahead of Festivities
Aug 21, 2025, at 06:31 pm
In the narrow lanes of Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli, artisans are busy giving final touches to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. With deft strokes and traditional craftsmanship, the potters breathe life into the festive icons, blending age-old techniques with artistic innovation to meet the rising demand before Ganesh Chaturthi. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata’s Sukia Street pays tribute to Raja Rammohan Roy ahead of Durga Puja
Aug 20, 2025, at 09:47 pm
In North Kolkata’s aristocratic Sukia Street neighborhood, ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, a mural on a house wall paid tribute to Raja Rammohan Roy. The great struggle for the abolition of the practice of Sati came alive through brushstrokes of color. Photo : Avishek Mitra /IBNS
In Images: House of Mahendranath Srimani concludes 13th anniversary photo exhibition in Kolkata
Aug 20, 2025, at 12:05 am
On World Photography Day, House of Mahendranath Srimani in Kolkata concluded the 13th anniversary of its annual photo exhibition, organized by the photographic club Alok Chitran, with a lantern release. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata celebrates Krishna Janmashtami with Dahi Handi festival
Aug 17, 2025, at 04:21 pm
A participant breaks a clay pot filled with curd, butter, and milk during the Dahi Handi festival in Kolkata on Sunday. This festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna and involves teams forming human pyramids to reach and smash the pot, symbolising Krishna's love for dairy treats. Photos: Avishek Mitra and Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
Future of India: Young patriot salutes 79th Independence Day
Aug 15, 2025, at 12:01 pm
A young girl waves the tricolor from the window of her Kolkata house, celebrating the India’s 79th Independence Day with pride and hope. Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata landmarks glow in Tricolour for Independence Day
Aug 14, 2025, at 09:31 pm
From the iconic Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial to other prominent buildings in Kolkata like the RBI Museum, the Calcutta High Court and city’s tallest tower The 42 dazzle in saffron, white, and green illumination, reflecting the spirit of Independence Day celebrations across the city. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata man making tri-colour jumbo sky lanterns ahead of Independence Day
Aug 14, 2025, at 06:45 pm
Pradyut Kumar Mullick, a north Kolkata man, has been making jumbo sky lanterns of different sizes and shapes for the last 64 years. He is now busy making tri-colour jumbos as India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday.
In Images: Design Carnival by Titliya Fashion Studio Highlights Sustainable Fashion in Kolkata
Aug 08, 2025, at 01:44 pm
Models showcase eco-conscious creations at the Design Carnival by Titliya Fashion Studio, celebrating regional craftsmanship and sustainable fashion in Kolkata. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS