Kolkata celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 08, 2024, at 01:51 am
Amid the Durga Puja countdown, which is this year muted amid the protest and sadness over RG Kar tragedy, Kolkata celebrates Ganesh Puja (Ganesh Chaturthi). Glimpses of a pandal in south Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.
Sep 01, 2024, at 08:28 pm
‘Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan’, a three-day theatre festival at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), began on Aug 30 to celebrate the works of theatre legend Habib Tanvir. From theatre and movie stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah to thespian MK Raina, actors Raghubir Yadav, Ratna Pathak Shah and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra along with writer-editor Anjum Katyal, who is on research and documentation, paid tribute to Tanvir on the inaugural day. The festival is an ode to one of the most influential playwrights and poets of post-independent India on his 100th birth anniversary. Tanvir's oeuvre at KCC is designed to include a diverse range of events, ranging from exhibition, masterclasses, panel discussions, film screenings and dramatic readings to dastangoi, musical and theatrical performances. The festival has been curated by MK Raina and Tausif Rahman.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Tota Roychowdhury, Dr Apurba Ghosh unveil book on Pediatric Dermatology in Kolkata
Aug 02, 2024, at 01:56 am
Actor Tota Roychowdhury, Dr. Apurba Ghosh and singer Rupankar Bagchi unveiled a book on Pediatric Dermatology in Kolkata's Rotary Sadan recently. The book, which is titled as Sishu Twak Ojana Katha, has been written by Dr. Sandipan Dhar. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Nusrat Jahan launches EEMAGINE 2024
Jul 18, 2024, at 11:35 pm
Tollywood actress and former parliamentarian Nusrat Jahan has launched the EEMAGINE 2024, which is India's premiere event industry convention, which will be held in Kolkata from August 9 to 11, 2024. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
ISKCON Kolkata holds grand puja on Snan Yatra of Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra
Jun 23, 2024, at 03:52 am
Kolkata: ISKCON Kolkata celebrated in a grand ceremony the Snan Yatra of the holy trinity—Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra—on 22 June 2024 at Nazrul Mancha Kolkata.
Malaika Arora launches Reebok's new store in Kolkata
Jun 22, 2024, at 06:54 pm
Bollywood actress Malaika Arora launched Reebok's new store at South City Mall in Kolkata on International Yoga Day on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS).
Jun 12, 2024, at 01:00 pm
Bollywood actress Nushrat Bharucha and Tollywood actors Jeet and Rukmini Maitra performed in the Bengal Pro T20 League inauguration at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Tollywood celebrities cast votes in Kolkata in final phase LS polls
Jun 02, 2024, at 12:08 am
In Kolkata, Tollywood celebs reached polling booths to cast their votes on Saturday (June 1, 2024) in final phase of Lok Sabha elections. From actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty to incumbent or outgoing actor turned MPs like Dev (seeking reelection) Mimi Chakraborty, Nusrat voted. Actors Abir Chatterjee, Raima Sen, Moonmoon Sen, Jeet, Koel Mallick and others inked their fingers and urged all to vote. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata votes in seventh phase of Lok Sabha polls
Jun 01, 2024, at 11:30 pm
People in Kolkata exercised their franchise in the seventh and last phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls on Saturday (June 1, 2024). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
CC Saha Ltd champions inclusivity with special storytelling event for children
May 17, 2024, at 05:22 am
CC Saha Ltd, a leading provider of premier hearing impairment solutions, undertook an initiative Thursday aimed at fostering inclusivity and creativity among hearing-impaired children. The company organised a special storytelling workshop in Kolkata by thespian Dolly Basu, tailored to the unique needs of these children.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Tollywood celebs grace wedding musical launch by Bohurupi Santiniketan in Kolkata
May 11, 2024, at 11:24 pm
Several Tollywood celebrities including Swastika Mukherjee, Swastika Dutta, Iman Chakraborty, Gourab Chattopadhyay, Devlina Kumar and others graced the wedding musical launch by Bohurupi Santiniketan in collaboration with Senco Jewellery in Kolkata. Ishaa Saha and Gourab Roy Chowdhury, who featured in the musical video as a wedding couple, were also present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In images Rabindra Jayanti celebrations in Kolkata
May 09, 2024, at 04:17 am
Kolkata paid respects to world bard Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary through various cultural programmes celebrating his poems, songs and plays to mark the occasion. 2nd image caption: CPIM leader Biman Bose was seen paying his tributes to Bengali polymath Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Boys play football in Kolkata's rain-washed urban park
May 09, 2024, at 03:54 am
On a bright post-rain day in India's eastern metropolis Kolkata on Tuesday (May 7, 2024), boys play football in the Maidan, the city heartland's open green space and playground, as their reflections in the backdrop of the urban skyline mirror in the pool of rainwater. IBNS Photo by Avishek Mitra.
May 03, 2024, at 08:49 pm
Swami Vivekananda Vidyamandir, Singur, Hooghly and Vision of Bengal, Howrah launched the stamp in names of author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, music maestro Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, veteran actor Paran Bandopadhyay, Pinaki Chandra Ghosh, First Lokpal of India & Former Judge, Supreme Court of India and Bimal Kumar Roy, Former Director of ISI and Anil Kumar Bhalla, Co-Chairman, Department of Nephrology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
May 03, 2024, at 08:38 pm
Filmmaker Sandip Ray on Thursday launched Anik Dutta's collection of screening of his film Aparajito on the occasion of maestro Satyajit Ray's 103rd birth anniversary at Ray's house in Kolkata on Friday. Actor Jeetu Kamal, who portrayed Satyajit Ray in Aparajito, was also present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Shah Rukh Khan, son AbRam take victory lap post KKR's win at Eden Gardens
Apr 30, 2024, at 05:27 am
Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and his son AbRam took victory lap and waved to fans after KKR registered a 7-wicket comfortable victory against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (Apr 29). SRK was also seen meeting and hugging Delhi mentor Sourav Ganguly on the ground. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Iman Chakraborty, Rupankar Bagchi, others launch music album Baisakher Paanchgaan
Apr 17, 2024, at 05:05 pm
Singers Iman Chakraborty, Subhamita Banerjee, Jayati Chakraborty, Rupankar Bagchi, Gagri Roy launched the music album 'Baisakher Paanchgaan' marking Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
KKR vs LSG: Shah Rukh Khan attends IPL match in Kolkata to cheer his team
Apr 15, 2024, at 05:41 am
Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday (Apr 14) attended the KKR vs LSG match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata to cheer his team. KKR registered an easy 8-wicket victory in their home game. He was captured by our photojournalist in different moods today. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Ritabhari Chakraborty launches East India's first Apple premium partner store
Apr 13, 2024, at 05:18 pm
Indian actress Ritabhari Chakraborty on Thursday launched East India's first Apple premium partner store in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from a Holi party in Kolkata
Apr 03, 2024, at 03:03 am
Several Bengali celebrities including Sayak, Indroneel Mukherjee, Dona Saha, Ananya Guha, Abhishek Dutt celebrated Holi at Kolkata's Soul- The Skylounge in Kolkata this year. (Photo courtesy: PR Team)
Neel Bhattacharya, Priyanka Bhattacharjee launch EV Product in kolkata
Mar 29, 2024, at 08:24 pm
Actor Neel Bhattacharya and internet personality Priyanka Bhattacharjee launched the EV Product in Kolkata on Thursday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
U.S. Consulate in Kolkata hosts panel discussion to celebrate Women’s History Month
Mar 24, 2024, at 01:41 am
The U.S. Consulate in Kolkata on Friday held a panel discussion on "A Woman’s place in the culinary world at home and beyond” as a part of its Women's History Month celebration. Kolkata-based foodpreneur Mahua Datta, food blogger-YouTuber Indrajit Lahiri, a city five-star hotel's senior sous chef Karuna Banerjee, a hotel management institute's assistant lecturer Kritika Bose Guha, and U.S. Consular Officer Lee Ann Sims were among the panelists in the event. A documentary named "A Woman’s Place" was also screened during the event.
Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils journalist Shoma A. Chatterji's book on Amitabh Bachchan
Mar 21, 2024, at 09:56 pm
Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee on Tuesday unveiled film scholar-journalist-author Shoma A. Chatterji's book on acting legend Amitabh Bachchan, titled 'Amitabh Bachchan As The Other', at a bookstore in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Meet the members of SVF Music's music band Paridhi
Mar 17, 2024, at 02:25 am
SVF Music has launched a new Bengali Indie band- named Paridhi- in a bid to reignite the essence of Bengali Band culture. Comprising five individuals from Kolkata, Paridhi brings together drummer Achin, guitarist Rick, bassist Sumit, vocalist Sutirtha and multi-instrumentalist Souptik. (Photo courtesy: SVF PR Team)
DCCI unveils Physical Disability Triangular T20 Trophy 2024
Mar 15, 2024, at 05:02 pm
Kolkata: The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) on Thursday uncovered the Physical Disability Triangular T20 Trophy 2024, which will be played between three teams — Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal — from March 15 to 17 at Aditya Academy in Barasat near Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Celebration of International Mother Language Day in Kolkata
Feb 22, 2024, at 04:57 am
The celebration of International Mother Language Day was held near West Bengal film centre Nandan in Kolkata. It is celebrated on this day every year to promote cultural diversity and multilingualism. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Sonu Sood, Sourav Ganguly grace celebration of Emami Group's 50 years
Feb 16, 2024, at 05:33 pm
Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood, former India captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly graced the celebration of Emami Group's 50 years in Kolkata on Thursday with actress Neha Dhupia as the moderator of the show. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata's Lake Club hosts vintage car exhibition
Jan 30, 2024, at 01:41 am
Lake Club in Kolkata on Sunday (Jan 28) held a vintage car exhibition where a number of vintage imported cars as well as Made-in-India cars were showcased. The oldest car in the exhibition was a 1913's Stoewer C1. A 1937's Rolls-Royce 25/30, which was once used by India's first President Rajendra Prasad, was spotted in the show. (Images by Deepayan Sinha/IBNS)
Paralympian Deepa Malik receives CSJC lifetime achievement award
Jan 25, 2024, at 05:09 pm
Rio 2016 Paralympics silver medalist Deepa Malik and former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari received lifetime achievement awards at Calcutta Sports Journalist Club (CSJC) awards on Jan 24. (Images by Deepayan Sinha/IBNS)
Jan 20, 2024, at 08:20 pm
The US Consulate in Kolkata on Friday (Jan 19) inaugurated its pavilion at the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) and hosted a panel disussion on "Women Leaders Investing in our Planet". The theme of US pavilion at IKBF this year is "#PlanetUS" which focuses on the environment, sustainability, and climate action. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)