Kerala Samajan High School wins quiz contest
Sep 08, 2014, at 03:44 am
Kerala Samajan High School from Jamshedpur were the champions with 50 points in the IT level quiz at Kala Mandir last month presented by the Tata Consultancy Service (TCS). The runner up was Loyola High School from Jamshedhpur with 35 points.
"Shoppers Stop Pujor Bazar" launched in Kolkata mall
Sep 05, 2014, at 07:25 pm
Tollywood (Bangali film industry) actor Gaurav Chakraborty and actress Riddhima Gosh were present at "Shoppers Stop Pujor Bazar" ceremony at Forum shopping mall in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 4, 2014). Images by Soumyadeep Pal/IBNS
Italian cuisine eatery lunched in Kolkata
Sep 05, 2014, at 07:17 pm
Italian cuisine eatery Serafina was launched at Quest Mall in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 4, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Diamond Plaza launches Food festival
Sep 02, 2014, at 08:07 pm
Inspired by the concept of concept of Rice Bucket, Diamond Plaza (Star Centre) inaugurated Pre- Puja food Festa from Sept 1 and will continue till Sept 31. The festival’s main attractions are Kebabs from Pakistan, Illish Briyani from Bangladesh, Tibetan food and many other mouth-watering delicacies, available from 12:30pm- 10pm. First Rice Bucket will be donated by the mall to the orphanage children. Images by IBNS
Pranab attends 14th Convocation of University of Jammu
Sep 02, 2014, at 08:03 pm
Jammu, Sept 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday attended the 14th Convocation of University of Jammu here.
54th foundation day of NCERT celebrated
Sep 02, 2014, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS) The Union Minister of Human Resource and Development Smriti Zubin Irani addressed the 54th NCERT Foundation Day celebrations at New Delhi on Monday and motivated the participating students to take up the challenge of Gender Inclusion to eradicate gender bias from its root.
Fire in Kolkata's Chatterjee International
Sep 02, 2014, at 07:14 pm
A major fire broke out at a multi-storied building, Chatterjee International, in the heart of Kolkata’s Chowringhee area on Tuesday (Sept 2, 2014). There were no reports of any casualties in the incident. At least 17 fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames. The adjoining roads were partly closed as fire fighters were trying to enter the floors using hydraulic ladder. At least four persons trapped inside the building were rescued by the fire department. Very few people were inside the building as the fire broke out before the peak office hours. The area was also cordoned off to conduct the firefighting operations. The 24-floor-high Chatterjee International is the fifth tallest building in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
President confers National Sports Awards
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:48 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday (Aug 29, 2014) conferred the DronacharyaAwards, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards,Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Tenzing Norgay Awards 2013 and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2013-14 at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
President confers National Sports Awards
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:47 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday (Aug 29, 2014) conferred the DronacharyaAwards, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards,Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Tenzing Norgay Awards 2013 and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2013-14 at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
Mamata meets High Commissioner of Malaysia to India
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:40 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Finance Minister Amit Mitra and Chief Secretary Sanjay Mitra has met Datuk Naimun Ashakli Mohammad, High Commissioner of Malaysia to India with his high level team and the Honorary Consul of Malaysia Sanjay Budhia at state secretariat Nabanna in West Bengal
Mama Mia! adds flavours, new address in Kolkata
Aug 29, 2014, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS) The pioneer of gelato, Mama Mia! announced the launch of its third gelateria and introduced its two new enthusiastic owners, and of course a whole new range of products and flavours. Present at the occasion on Wednesday at its new standalone store on Loudon Street to support the brand was Italian consulate Cesare Bieller.
American Centre Kolkata hosts environment awareness programme
Aug 27, 2014, at 07:19 pm
The American Center Kolkata, Earth Day Network and Banglanatak dot com hosted ‘Stakeholders Youth Networking Meet’ in association with ITC Sonar Hotel on Tuesday (Aug 26, 2014) . The event was part of a U.S. Department of State funded project ‘Engaging the Youth for Building Green Cities’ which focusses on empowering young people to take on the role of change makers. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
IAF all women cycle expedition team flagged in today
Aug 26, 2014, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Air Marshal HB Rajaram, Air Officer-in-charge Administration, Air HQs on Monday flagged in the 'all women cycle expedition' team on their successful completion of the mission 'Kshitij-Se-Pare'.
Cookery workshop by chef Kunal
Aug 26, 2014, at 10:11 pm
Kolkata, Aug 25 (IBNS) Ladies Circle India organised an interactive Cookery Workshop by chef Kunal Kapur for the first time ever in Kolkata recently.
Aug 25, 2014, at 07:14 pm
People of Kolkata, along with Tele Cine Society and Kolkata Today, have geared up to celebrate the city's birthday at Desopriya Park on Saturday (Aug 23, 2014). Major guests and celebrities, who were present on the occasion were actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay, singer Bonoshree Sengupta, sports personality Chuni Ghoswami, filmmakers Raja Sen, Aniruddha Roy Choudhury among others. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Kolkata Illish-Chingri Judha festival
Aug 23, 2014, at 07:36 pm
The cold war of 'Ghoti' and 'Bangal' continues from the football field to the kitchen. While the Hilsa fetish dominates the Opar or Eastern part of Bengal border, the obsession with Chingri continues in Epar or Western part of Bengal. But the fate of the two delicacies seems to be inextricable intertwined. To bank on this age old rivalry, De Sovrani Hotel in Kolkata is celebrating Prawn and traditional Hilsa festival called Illish-Chingri Judha. The festival will continue till the first week of September. Images by IBNS
Someplace Else completes 20 years
Aug 21, 2014, at 08:13 pm
Considered as one of Kolkata's popular hangout point, Someplace Else recently marked its 20th year celebration at The Park Hotel. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Bahar Dutt's book 'Green Wars' launched in Kolkata
Aug 21, 2014, at 08:10 pm
Author Bahar Dutt's latest book 'Green Wars' was launched at the British Council in Kolkata on Wednesday (August 20, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Mamata meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong
Aug 19, 2014, at 07:54 pm
In a bid to attract more investments and partnerships, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee commenced her first foreign trip as she left for Singapore on Sunday last. She met Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on Aug 19, 2014. She said the meeting was constructive and positive.
Harley owners salute the spirit of freedom on India's Independence Day
Aug 18, 2014, at 04:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Commemorating the 68th year of Indian Independence, Harley-Davidson owners across India united by their shared passion for freedom, self-expression and adventure took to the open roads to express their patriotism for their country. Yesterday Indian cities woke up to the rumble of hundreds of motorcycles, as every chapter organized unique rides in different regions, honoring the length and breadth of India’s diversity.
Independence Day celebrated in Kolkata
Aug 15, 2014, at 09:15 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unfurled the tricolour on Red Road (Indira Gandhi Sarani) in Kolkata on Friday (Aug 15, 20140 to celebrate the Independence Day. She received a guard of honour from the Kolkata police.The Chief Minister's Police Medal for Outstanding Service were given away during the day to Kolkata Police Commissioner Surojit Kar Purokayastha, Bidhannagar Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar and IGP Western Zone Siddhi Nath Gupta. Cultural shows by school children were also held. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kathleen Stephens visits Kolkata
Aug 15, 2014, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS) During her first visit to Kolkata, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens highlighted several key elements of the U.S. – India strategic relationship, including the economic partnership, development agenda, and educational opportunities.
Aug 15, 2014, at 05:39 am
Kolkata along with the rest of the country, are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day on Friday (August 15, 2014). Security has been beefed up across the city ahead of Friday. People were seen buying Indian flags at different markets and shops in Kolkata on Thursday (August 14, 2014). Special programmes will hosted in several corners of the city on Friday to mark the occasion. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Delhi, police breaks bones and homes
Aug 14, 2014, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Firing teargas grenades, charging iron rods and hurling stones with ferocity, the Delhi Police and a small mob attacked women, children, old and the sleeping in a midnight attack recently on West Delhi’s Kathputli colony, the people of the community – consisting mainly of performers and artists facing forced eviction – have alleged.
US University fair for UG students held in Kolkata
Aug 13, 2014, at 07:20 pm
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS): The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), in partnership with KIC UnivAssist hosted a U.S. University Fair at the American Center on Monday.
Young motorsports showcase talent at Young Star Driver Programme
Aug 09, 2014, at 08:56 pm
Greater Noida, Aug 8 (IBNS): Mercedes-Benz India on Friday concluded the 'Young Star Driver Programme' Season II which witnessed young racing aspirants from across India showcasing their raw talent, racing acumen and unsurpassable grit on the Buddh International Circuit.
Srikanta Acharya's Rabindrasangeet album launched after 11 years
Aug 08, 2014, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS) Picasso Entertainment launched a Rabindrasageet CD titled Anek Diner Gaan by singer Srikanta Acharya Thursday at a function.
Aug 07, 2014, at 09:06 pm
Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata visited Kolkata on Wednesday (August 6, 2014) and participated in an interactive session organised by the Ladies Study Group of Indian Chamber of Commerce. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
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