Jwala Gutta, KK add verve to Aakash Institute celebrations
Jul 15, 2014, at 10:19 pm
Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): National Badminton player Jwala Gutta and singer KK glammed up the Vyom 2014 celebrations of Aakash Institute as a mentoring institute for thousands of Indian students on Sunday.
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Queen's Baton continues its journey in Scottish Highlands
Jul 14, 2014, at 10:05 pm
The Queen's Baton Relay, similar to the Olympic Torch Relay, is a relay around the world preceding the beginning of the Commonwealth Games. The Baton carries a message from the Head of the Commonwealth, currently Queen Elizabeth II. The Relay traditionally begins at Buckingham Palace in London as a part of the city's Commonwealth Day festivities. This time the Queen's Baton Relay began its 190,000 km journey over 288 days around the Commonwealth on the 9 Oct 2013 before opening the games on the 23 July 2014 in Scotland's Glasgow. In images baton bearer David Sedgwick crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the railway viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Images by Rob McDougall
Jul 09, 2014, at 06:13 pm
With a mission to protect the interest and values of all involved in this trade including customers and investors, the players of Real Estate Industry of Odisha recently announced the launch of Association for Odisha Realestate Developers (AFORD).
Jul 07, 2014, at 05:24 pm
The Great Indian Kitchen Festival was made special on Saturday (July 5,2014) at Lake Mall in south Kolkata as Big Bazaar announced kitchen superstar where the contestants showed their food preparations to experts in front of actress Koel Mullick, actor Parambrata, singer Sidhu, Nandini Pal, Ronita Ghosh and chef Indranil Mukherhee. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Shiraz celebrates Ramdan with Haleem
Jul 05, 2014, at 09:24 pm
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Kolkata's Shiraz Golden Restaurant is laying out a special delightful spread this Ramdaan holding the ‘Wah Haleem’ Festival from Friday with preparations of Haleem from around the world. Images by Avishek Mitra
Wade into the waters of Maldives
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:48 pm
Male, July 3 (Not in Town News) : With azure blue waters as far as the eye can see, the stunning island of Maldives is made for water lovers! With various water activities such as snorkeling, diving, surfing – you can even go clubbing underwater in the Maldives! Maldives have high visibility throughout the year, clear water and formations of over 3000 coral reefs and the free flowing tides of the monsoons. This has resulted in one of the world’s richest diving coral reef areas. The abundance of marine life makes Maldives perfect for diving enthusiasts and for those passionate about snorkeling.
World Cup fever comes alive in Bangalore's Orion Mall
Jul 02, 2014, at 10:01 pm
Bangalore, July 2 (IBNS) The FIFA World Cup 2014 has already thrown up a few early surprises defending champions Spain are out of the tournament, Germany scored its hat trick of goals, Portugal had its player red carded, 2 matches ended with no score it just could not get more exciting than this. Football lovers have an absolutely brilliant set of games to look forward to till the end of the World Cup on 13th July.
Sriharikota: PM visits first Launch Pad and GSLV Vehicle assembly building
Jun 30, 2014, at 06:30 pm
Sriharikota, June 29 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the first Launch Pad at Sriharikota where he was briefed about the PSLV C-23 Launch Vehicle Mission by senior scientists.
English translated version of 'Chirakumar Sabha' released
Jun 27, 2014, at 12:23 am
Oxford University Press released the English-translated version of Bengali play Chirakumar Sabha at ICCR in Kolkata on Wednesday (June 25, 2014)
Kolkata hosts show on Bengali folk songs
Jun 26, 2014, at 11:58 pm
Kolkata, June 25 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts of Rabindra Bharati University presented in association with Lalan Academy Mahajani Gaan a programme of old folk songs of greater Bengal at the Jorasanko Thakurbari here recently.
GJSCI announces jewellery skill competition
Jun 14, 2014, at 06:45 pm
World Skills International is representing the best of their peers drawn from regional and national skill competitions held currently in 67 countries/regions. Gem and Jewellery Skill Council Of India (GJSCI) is conducting four regional competitions at Kolkata, Thrissur, Jaipur and Mumbai to short-list the best candidates to compete in the Indian Jewellery Skill Competition Final. The final of the Indian Jewellery Skill Competition 2014 will be held at the India International Jewellery Show from 17th – 21st July 2014 in Mumbai where 8 regional Winners will compete to represent India. At The Taj Bengal in the presence of West Bengal Finance Minister Dr. Amit Mitra on June 13, 2014, the Inauguration of the First West Bengal Skill Advisory Committee of GJSCI was held along with a Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Biggest Eastern Region Indian Jewellery Skill Competition 2014 and announcement of the regional competitions. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Marwar food festival in Kolkata
Jun 13, 2014, at 06:06 pm
Kolkata hosted Marwar food festival at The Sonnet Hotel on Thursday (June 12, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Kolkata sweet shop unveils World Cup special
Jun 12, 2014, at 10:18 pm
Kolkata is known for its love for football and sweets. So as the action begins in Brazil on Thursday, Kolkata also shifts to the football frenzy mood. Famous confectioner NALIN CHANDRA DAS & SON'S on Wednesday (June 11, 2014) unveiled World Cup Special Sweet Dishes at their Rashbehari Branch in south Kolkata. Actress Priya Karfa, singer Pilu Bhattacharya, designer Lopamudra Mondal Saha along with models from Kolkata were present at the launch. In Brazil the hosts will face Croatia Thursday to kick-start the football carnival called World Cup at a stadium in São Paulo. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata joint unveils World Cup menu
Jun 12, 2014, at 10:08 pm
Football-crazy Kolkata's food joint Koshe Kosha on Wednesday (June 11, 2014) unveiled the season’s favourite culinary trends introducing World Cup Special. The “WORLD CUP FEVER MENU†has delicacies like None the ‘Wurst’ for it, Rendezvous with Rooney, Rio Rocker, Cristiano Crusher, Nimble as Neymar, Spanish Armada, Moscow Magic. The lip-smacking dishes were in display at Koshe Kosha's Golpark outlet. Chiraag Paul, CEO of Koshe Kosha, was present to brief the media. In Brazil the hosts will face Croatia Thursday to kick-start the football carnival called World Cup at a stadium in São Paulo. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
IAF joins French Air Force for bilateral exercise
Jun 09, 2014, at 08:47 pm
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air Force, in order to enhance operational co-operation and to validate capabilities, recently commenced the bilateral exercise 'Ex Garuda V' at the Jodhpur Air Base. During this fortnight long exercise, starting from Monday (Jun 2, 2014), both the Air Forces would engage in Operations based on their Operational Philosophy and methodology of operations practicing various challenging air situation scenarios.
IAF joins French Air Force for bilateral exercise
Jun 09, 2014, at 08:43 pm
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air Force, in order to enhance operational co-operation and to validate capabilities, recently commenced the bilateral exercise 'Ex Garuda V' at the Jodhpur Air Base. During this fortnight long exercise, starting from Monday (Jun 2, 2014), both the Air Forces would engage in Operations based on their Operational Philosophy and methodology of operations practicing various challenging air situation scenarios.
Donald Duck visits Mumbai mall
Jun 09, 2014, at 07:23 pm
Donald Duck, the funny animal cartoon character from Walt Disney, recently visited Mumbai, prior to his birthday on Jun 9, to celebrate with his young fans and his best friends Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at the Inorbit Mall.
Ramdhanu's premier held in Priya Cinema hall
Jun 07, 2014, at 04:24 pm
The premier of Bengali film 'Ramdhanu' was held in Kolkata's Priya Cinema hall on Friday (June 6, 2014).
Ramdhanu's premier held in Priya Cinema hall
Jun 07, 2014, at 04:19 pm
The premier of Bengali film 'Ramdhanu' was held in Kolkata's Priya Cinema hall on Friday (June 6, 2014).
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Air Staff Chief briefs Jaitley
Jun 07, 2014, at 04:14 pm
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley was on Friday (June 6, 2014) briefed by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on the Air Force Operational preparedness and capabilities at Air HQ (Vayu Bhavan) in New Delhi.
"Abby Sen" shooting held in Kolkata
Jun 06, 2014, at 04:58 pm
The shooting of director Atanu Ghosh's 'Abby Sen' is currently going on in Kolkata. The film features actors Abir Chatterjee and Raima Sen.
Kolkata's Victoria Memorial goes green
Jun 06, 2014, at 04:56 pm
Tata Steel green-lighted the iconic Victoria Memorial for the fifth year in succession on Thursday (June 5, 2014) to observe the World Environment Day.
Jun 06, 2014, at 04:55 pm
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited launched its brand new General Entertainment Channel Zindagi in Kolkata on Thursday (June 5, 2014).
Hip-hop artists from America performs in Kolkata
Jun 06, 2014, at 04:52 pm
A group of American hip-hop artists performed in the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata on Thursday (June 5 , 2014).
World Environment Day Campaign ceremony flagged off
Jun 05, 2014, at 05:08 pm
Siddha Group and Kolkata Municipal Corporation organized the flagging off ceremony of the World Environment Day Campaign on Wednesday (June 4, 2014) in Kolkata. Debashish Kumar, MMIC, Sanjay Jain, Managing Director, Siddha Group, Bengali actor Hiran and actress Sayoni Dutta were present at the occasion.
Jun 04, 2014, at 05:12 am
Bollywood megastar and Kolkata Knight Rider co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and his winning team were felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday (June 3, 2014) for lifting the IPL trophy for the second time. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself took the lead inside the stadium and asked King Khan to take a victory lap with his team as people cheered. A king size cake was also cut by the actor and the chief minister.
Jun 04, 2014, at 05:06 am
Bollywood megastar and Kolkata Knight Rider co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and his winning team were felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday (June 3, 2014) for lifting the IPL trophy for the second time. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself took the lead inside the stadium and asked King Khan to take a victory lap with his team as people cheered. A king size cake was also cut by the actor and the chief minister.
Arijit Singh attends restaurant launch in Kolkata
Jun 02, 2014, at 09:32 pm
Singer Arijit Singh was present at the launch of restaurant 'Only Alibaba Gold ' in Kolkata on Saturday (May 31, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mapping Detours inaugurated in Kolkata
May 20, 2014, at 04:56 pm
An art exhibition titled Mapping Detours was inaugurated in Kolkata's Chitrakoot Art Gallery on Saturday (May 17, 2014) which displayed the works of artists Radhika Agarwala, Viraag Desai and others.
Van Satyagraha in Mahan intensifies
May 19, 2014, at 06:20 pm
Singrauli,May 18, (IBNS) In an unprecedented show of support, over 1500 volunteers from 133 cities across the globe turned Van Satyagrahis on Sunday, as they raised a banner to save forests of Mahan at Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh