Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata

Jul 02, 2016, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata, Jul 2 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, begins on Sunday in Kolkata.

Pranab Mukherjee presenting Dr. B.C. Roy National Award 2008

Jul 01, 2016, at 10:06 pm

The Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh,N. Chandrababu Naidu meeting the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley, in New Delhi on July 01, 2016. The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati and the Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Science, Shri Y.S. Chowdary are also seen.

"Tejas" inducted into No. 45 Squadron of IAF

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:34 pm

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Creating history, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) "Tejas" inducted into No. 45 Squadron of Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday.

Kolkata: United Spirits unveils the Scotch Whisky Collectio

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:20 pm

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): United Spirits Limited hosted an extraordinary evening devoted to the art of gifting, in the 'City of Joy', Kolkata, where well known personalities Chitrangda Singh and Shibani Dandekar unveiled the Scotch Whisky Collection: An Exceptional Gift for all occasions. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Amit Shah inaugurates exhibition on Dr Shyama Prasad Mukheerjee

Jul 01, 2016, at 02:47 am

BJP National President Amit Shah inaugurated an exhibition on Dr Shyama Prasad Mukheerjee - A Selfless Patriot at Nehru Memorial Museum, Teen Murti Bhawan on Wednesday (June 29, 2016).

Radio Mirchi celebrates 7 years of Sunday Suspense with ‘’The Hound of the Baskervilles”

Jun 29, 2016, at 08:59 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM celebrated the 7th edition of Radio Mirchi Sunday Suspense with audio release of the most famous creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.

UNICEF launches State of World Children report in Kolkata

Jun 29, 2016, at 07:04 pm

UNICEF launched their annual flagship publication, The State of the World’s Children 2016, on Tuesday (June 28, 2016) in Kolkata in the presence of West Bengal Minister of State for Child and Women Development and Health, Dr. Shashi Panja. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

PRAYAS 2016: Annual Kolkata art fest to be inaugurated on Wednesday

Jun 28, 2016, at 05:18 am

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Art lovers in Kolkata are in for a treat with a 60-day art initiative, PRAYAS 2016, beginning on July 3. PRAYAS 2016 will showcase the works of 120 contemporary Indian artists in 12 separate five-day exhibitions till Sept 1 at the Chemould Art Gallery, Kolkata.

Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, holds World Music Day celebrations

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:55 am

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest lifestyle and entertainment chain Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, celebrated the World Music Day at its Quest Mall outlet here recently. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Kounteya pays tribute to ‘Rickshaw-wallas’

Jun 27, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Artist Kounteya Sinha paid tribute to ‘Rickshaw Wallas’ (rickshaw pullers) of Kolkata with his artwork ‘Stone-Being and Becoming’ during an exhibition in the city. Bollywood actor Om Puri and Tollywood actress Swastika Mukherjee were present at the event. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

Screenplay of Bombaiyer Bombete released in Kolkata

Jun 27, 2016, at 03:28 am

Kolkata witnessed the launch of the screenplay of Tollywood movie "Bombaiyer Bombete" at Nandan complex recently. Actors Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Parambrata Chattopadhyay filmmaker Sandip Ray were present at the occasion. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Ehsaan Bharti performs in Kolkata

Jun 27, 2016, at 03:25 am

FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) organised a musical evening with musician Ehsaan Bharti in Kolkata on Saturday (June 25, 2016). Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Sashi Panja inaugurates clinic at BM Birla Heart Research Centre

Jun 27, 2016, at 03:21 am

West Bengal Minister of State (Health) Dr Shashi Panja inaugurated an advanced heart failure clinic at BM Birla Heart Research Centre in Kolkata on Saturday (June 25, 2016). Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Kutchina's Namit Bajoria address the press in Kolkata

Jun 25, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Namit Bajoria, Director, Kutchina, in the presence of percussionist Bickram Ghosh and actress and dancer Jaya Seal Ghosh spoke on the future of his company in Kolkata on Friday (June 24, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Max Fashion India hosting End of Season Sale

Jun 25, 2016, at 09:16 pm

Max Fashion India is currently hosting its Max End of Season Sale’16 in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Dr. Sudip Chatterjee addresses press in Kolkata

Jun 25, 2016, at 04:25 pm

Endocrinologist Dr. Sudip Chatterjee highlighted on the issue of kidney diseases while addressing the press at a hotel in Kolkata recently. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Pailan hosts "TECH - MEET"2016 in Kolkata

Jun 25, 2016, at 04:24 pm

Pailan College of Management & Technology hosted "TECH - MEET" 2016 in Kolkata on Friday (June 24, 2016) . Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

John, Varun, Jacqueline visit Nagpur to promote Dishoom

Jun 25, 2016, at 04:22 pm

John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez visited Nagpur on Friday (June 24, 2016). They kick started the promotions of their film Dishoom from the centre of India. The trio was welcomed by thousands of fans. Dishoom, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Rohit Dhawan, releases on July 29.

Narendra Modi in a group photograph

Jun 24, 2016, at 10:46 pm

The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi in a bilateral meeting with the President of Belarus, Mr. Alexander Lukashenko, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on June 24, 2016.

Narendra Modi arrives at Tashkent International Airport

Jun 24, 2016, at 03:20 am

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi departing for Uzbekistan to attend the SCO Summit from New Delhi on June 23, 2016.

Casa Kitchen to celebrate the Kebab Karnival- 2K16

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:50 pm

Kolkata, Jun 21(IBNS): Casa Kitchen, a Kolkata based restaurant & bar is all set to celebrate the occasion of monsoon by hosting the Kebab Karnival- 2K16 from Jun 25 to Jul 10, 2016. Images by Sandipan Kar

Spencer’s Retail arranges yoga sessions at its outlets in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:33 pm

Keeping the International Day of Yoga in mind, Spencer’s Retail arranged yoga sessions for its shoppers in all its Hyper outlets in Kolkata and Belur recently. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Actor Dev unveils P. C. Chandra Jewellers' men's collection in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:01 pm

P. C. Chandra Jewellers on Wednesday (June 22,2016) hosted an exclusive preview in Kolkata to showcase their latest line of men’s jewellery collection. Tollywood actor Dev was present to unveil the latest designs of men’s jewellery. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sourav Ganguly to pen book to help budding cricketers

Jun 22, 2016, at 08:20 pm

Former Indian cricket team captain and the present CAB President, Sourav Ganguly announced on Tuesday (Jun 21, 2016) that he will be partnering with cricket writer and senior journalist Goutam Bhattacharya and pen down a book, 'A Century Is Not Enough', which will contain several stories from his hay days and will help aspirants learn a lot. Published by Juggernaut Books, the book is scheduled to hit the shelves next year. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.

Mount Litera Zee School students celebrates International Yoga Day

Jun 22, 2016, at 04:29 pm

Mount Litera Zee School (MLZS), a network in private-unaided category of K12 schools, celebrated International Day of Yoga by practicing and creating awareness about yoga and its benefits. 2 MLZS in Kolkata (MLZS Maheshtala, MLZS Howrah) commemorated the memorable day by organising free yoga camps which were open to all students and parents of the region. Various yoga experts were driving the camp, educated participants on adopting yoga for physical and mental wellbeing.

Kolkata observes International Day of Yoga

Jun 21, 2016, at 08:51 pm

5000 NCC Cadets participating in a Mass Yoga programme at the Brigade Parade Ground on the occasion of International Day of Yoga 2016 in Kolkata on Tuesday (June 21, 2016).

Cacuts joins an event in Kolkata

Jun 20, 2016, at 05:14 pm

Rock band Cactus participated in an event in Kolkata's Mukti World in Kolkata on Friday (June 17, 2016). Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

FICCI FLO hosts a rendezvous with hospitality and Tourism industry

Jun 18, 2016, at 09:48 pm

FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) on Friday (June 17, 2016) organised an interaction session based on tourism and hospitality in Kolkata. The session was attended by Anupama Surekha,Chairpersion, FICCI FLO, Britta Leick Milde,GM, Hyatt Regency and other members of FICCI. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)

Udta Punjab clocks in Rs 10.05 cr on day one

Jun 18, 2016, at 08:40 pm

Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS) The most awaited movie of 2016, Udta Punjab, which released on June 17, has already clocked in a whopping 10.05 crores, the makers said.

Laxmi Ratan Shukla inaugurates Ambika Eye Care in Howrah

Jun 18, 2016, at 05:30 pm

Minister of State for Sports, Government of West Bengal Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Sunday (June 12, 2016) inaugurated Ambica Eye Care hospital in Howrah in West Bengal. Ambica Eye Care is a part of Balasaria Eye & Healthcare. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)