Pushkar: A magnet for tourists on a soul journey
Dec 29, 2017, at 07:08 pm
Located to the northwest of Ajmer, the tranquil city of Pushkar is a magnet for tourists. Thousands of tourists from India and abroad flocking to Rajasthan visit Pushkar. Situated at a height of 510 metres, Pushkar is surrounded by hillocks on three sides. The ‘Nag Pahar’, literally meaning Snake Mountain forms a natural border between Ajmer and Pushkar. Along with an interesting mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city. According to legends, Lord Brahma, believed to be the creator of the Universe dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. He then decided to name the place after the flower, and thus the name, Pushkar. The city of Pushkar is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the whole world. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation. Camels, men in colourful turbans and a spiritual amalgam beyond religions make Pushkar one of the most soulful places to visit in India. Now besides the famous Pushkar Mela, a new addition is the two-day-long Shree Cement Sacred Pushkar festival that every December bring alive the town with music, melody and spirituality. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sourav Ganguly unveils "Rhythm Express" featuring wife Dona with Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee
Dec 29, 2017, at 06:07 pm
Wishing luck, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday released 'Rhythm Express-Music For Dance', an audio album featuring Dona Ganguly along with percussionist Prodyut Mukherjee. The album was released at the Behala residence of the famous cricketer. This is the first time that Odissi dancer of fame, Dona Ganguly, lent her voice to any audito project. The album will be sent for 61st Grammy Awards. The project was originally created by GiMA Award winning Tabla exponent Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee along with legendary Mohan Veena maestro, Grammy Award winning musician Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, who also composed the melody. Images by Avishek Mitra
Dec 29, 2017, at 04:24 am
The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the gathering releasing the Lok Sabha Calendar for the year 2018, in New Delhi on December 28, 2017. The Speaker, Lok Sabha, Sumitra Mahajan, the Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananth Kumar and other dignitaries are also seen.
Dec 28, 2017, at 02:54 pm
The Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Babul Supriyo addressing at the inauguration of the construction of five numbers of Foot Over Bridges (FOB)s on NH-2, at a centralized function, in Andal More, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal on December 27, 2017.
Glimpses of Christmas celebration in the city of joy
Dec 27, 2017, at 05:19 am
As the city gets decked up with colourful lights and winter setting its foot in Kolkata, thousands gathered in the Park Street, Kolkata, is one of the largest dedicated Christmas carnivals of India.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata finishes last minute Christmas shopping
Dec 27, 2017, at 05:17 am
Dozens of people flocked in different stores to get their last moment shopping done on the eve of Christmas in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Dec 27, 2017, at 03:04 am
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being seen off by the Governor of Gujarat, O.P. Kohli and the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani after the oath-taking ceremony of the newly formed Council of Ministers of the Gujarat Government, at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat on December 26, 2017.
Kolkata hosts first of Royal Stag Mega Music Arijit Singh MTV India Tour Produced by Wizcraft
Dec 26, 2017, at 10:21 pm
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS): The New Town Eco Park on the eastern fringe of Kolkata saw a packed stand as the Royal Stag Mega Music Arijit Singh MTV India Tour Produced by Wizcraft unfolded. The concert series, an initiative of GiMA Concerts, will be held across major cities in India until March 2018.
Dec 25, 2017, at 08:23 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi taking a ride in Metro from Botanical Garden Station to Okhla Bird Sanctuary along with the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ram Naik and the Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries after its inauguration, at Noida, Uttar Pradesh on December 25, 2017.
Dec 25, 2017, at 08:05 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi unveiling the plaque to mark inauguration of Botanical Garden-Kalkaji Metro Line at Botanical Garden, in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on December 25, 2017. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ram Naik, the Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, the Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma and other dignitaries are also seen.
