The aura of Ganga Aarti at Varanasi
May 30, 2016, at 05:20 pm
Ganges, one of the holiest rivers of this planet, is praised at Rishikesh, Haridwar and Varanasi through Aarti. Morning Aarti at Assi and evening offerings at Dashashwamedh Ghat happen everyday. Travellers flock from around the world to catch a glimpse of this spiritual event. The Aartis continue for nearly an hour, following which devotees can offer lighting diyas to the Ganga river. Images by Soumyadev Sarkar
Kolkata: '7 Hours to Go' star cast promotes their upcoming film
May 30, 2016, at 12:29 am
To promote their upcoming Hindi thriller film '7 Hours to Go', the star cast on Saturday (May 28,2016) came to Kolkata. The cast includes actress Sandeepa Dhar, actor Shiv Pandit and actor Himanshu Malik. (Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS)
"UltraMax Darts Premier League" party sizzles Kolkat"
May 28, 2016, at 10:37 pm
Prasanta Saha, Chairman, DPL & Secretary General, All India Darts Association attended the event party of “UltraMax Darts Premier Leagueâ€, India’s first franchise based darts tournament, in Kolkata. The team owners of Darts Premier League along with the brand ambassadors of the teams-Arunima Ghosh, Ananya Chatterjee, Parijat Chakraborty, Sampurna Lahiri , Rachel White, Arpita Sinha and Sohini Sarkar attended the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
La Martiniere for Boys wins Indoor Rowing Event
May 28, 2016, at 08:26 pm
La Martiniere for Boys winning their Indoor Rowing Event using Ergometer against Haryana Vidyamandir in 44th K C Mahindra Invitation School Regatta
Keshari Nath Tripathi swearing-in Kumari Mamata Banerjee
May 28, 2016, at 08:24 pm
The West Bengal Governor Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi swearing-in Kumari Mamata Banerjee as the Chief Minister in Kolkata on May 27, 2016. PIB Photo: S.C.Ghosh, Kolkata (27-05-2016)
Kolkata: SBI reports sharp decline in Q4 standalone profit
May 28, 2016, at 08:19 pm
State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, reported a sharp decline in fourth quarter standalone profit largely due to more than two-fold increase in provisions and slow growth in net interest income. SBI officials came to Kolkata and met the Press on Friday (May 27, 2015). SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya was present at the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
BLU Mobile launches five smart and two feature phones in West Bengal
May 28, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): US-based Smartphone maker BLU on Wednesday unveiled five Android smart phones and two feature phones in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Pranab Mukherjee garlanding the bust of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
May 26, 2016, at 08:21 pm
The President, Pranab Mukherjee garlanding the bust of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, at Peking University, in Beijing, China on May 26, 2016.
Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Penguin books, held an interaction on
May 26, 2016, at 03:26 am
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS)Starmark, in association with Penguin Books India, organised an interesting discussion on " Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause" featuring eminent fashion designer Anamika Khanna, Hemchhaya De, Regional Editor (East), Femina and Priyanka Mookerjee author of Hedon at Starmark's Quest Mall store on Friday.
May 25, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Mumbai, May 25 (IBNS) : Affinity Salons, the leading chain of salons in New Delhi launched its very first salon in Mumbai in an exclusive partnership with Wella Professionals - the premier name in professional hair cosmetics. Present at the grand opening were Vishal Sharma, Director of Affinity Salon, P.K.Hariharan, Country Manager for Wella Professionals India.
Kolkata: BCC&I, JU organise education programme on sustainable energy
May 25, 2016, at 08:15 pm
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Jadavpur University on Tuesday (May 24, 2016), jointly organised "Sustainable Energy: General Basics and Advanced Interdisciplinary Learning"-an education programme sponsored by UGC-RCN under Indo-Norwegian cooperation programme at the Chamber premises in Kolkata.
Kolkata: ABBA aims to provide holistic coaching in Cricket
May 25, 2016, at 08:05 pm
Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) In a drive to provide holistic learning experience in the field of Cricket, Aditya Barun Burman Academy (ABBA), formerly known as Barun Burman Academy, opened its doors for aspirants on Sunday, May 22, at Kolkata's Rabindra Sarobar area.
Paoli Dam to portray Ahana Sen in Mondobasar Golpo
May 25, 2016, at 07:28 pm
Actress Paoli Dam, who will portray the character of Ahana Sen in Tathagata Banerji's Mondobasar Golpo, looked confident in the look test. The movie also features Parambrata Chatterjee and Kaushik Sen among others.
Narendra Modi being received by the Governor of Assam
May 25, 2016, at 04:16 am
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being received by the Governor of Assam, Nagaland & Tripura, Shri P.B. Acharya and other dignitaries on his arrival, at Guwahati Airport on May 24, 2016.
Turtle celebrates 'World Turtle Day', honours visually impaired in Kolkata
May 24, 2016, at 04:51 pm
Garment retail chain Turtle, on World Turtle Day on Monday (May 23, 2016) came up with a new initiative, "The Blind Spot", to honour the visually impaired. Painting and Plasticine model of turtles were on display by them and the best ones were selected as new designs for Turtle t-shirts. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.
May 23, 2016, at 05:55 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad clashed at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday (May 22, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
May 23, 2016, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders are facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
'Meri Pyaari Bindu' actors Ayushmann and Parineeti visits Kolkata
May 23, 2016, at 04:52 pm
Lead actors of new Bollywood film 'Meri Pyaari Bindu'-Ayushmann Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra-visited Kolkata for a press meet. 'Meri Pyaari Bindu' will mark Parineeti's return to the silver screen after two years. The film is directed by debut director Akshay Roy and is produced by Maneesh Sharma. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Asha Audio launches Bengali rock band Alienz’s new album ‘Jorimana’
May 23, 2016, at 04:48 pm
Asha Audio Company on Saturday (May 21, 2016) launched Bengali rock band Alienz’s new album ‘Jorimana’ in the presence of band members, along with Bengali singer Jojo, in Kolkata. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS
Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, a dance recital program staged in Kolkata
May 23, 2016, at 04:21 pm
Kolkata May 21 (IBNS):Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, a dance recital program by Satabdi Acharyya dance production company was staged at a city auditorium on Friday.
Varanasi: Aurora over the Ganges
May 21, 2016, at 08:55 pm
One of the oldest cities of the planet, Varanasi, is situated between the confluences of Ganges with Varuna river and that of Assi river. Regarded as one of holiest places in the country, the city is filled with different hues. The dawn, for an instance, brings along itself an aurora, which is a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky. During dawn, the city witnesses some stunning colours over the Ganges. Morning prayers by the pilgrims are common along the ghats where they welcome the sun over the mystic river. Images by Soumyadev Sarkar
The Apple CEO, Mr. Tim Cook calls on the Prime Minister
May 21, 2016, at 07:47 pm
The Apple CEO, Mr. Tim Cook calls on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on May 21, 2016.
Kolkata: The Astor hosts Summer Trummer, a summer food festival
May 21, 2016, at 06:06 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS):The Astor in Kolkata is all set to host Summer Trummer, a summer festival for the foodies of the city. The festival will run from May 20 to June 12 for lunch and dinner. Images by Parantap Banerjee
Kolkata:The Shack Lounge launches new menu
May 21, 2016, at 06:03 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Kolkata's 65 seater rooftop cafe The Shack Lounge, which earlier served Mexican and Lebanese cuisine, on Friday launched an American section to its menu.
Was fascinated with the Bombay underworld: Ram Gopal Verma
May 21, 2016, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS) Film director Ram Gopal Verma, who was in Kolkata on Friday to promote his latest movie Veerappan on the life of the late sandalwood smuggler of the same name, said he was earlier fascinated with the Bombay underworld. Images by Sandip Roy
May 19, 2016, at 11:52 pm
The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal returned to power with a big victory on Thursday (May 19, 2016), triggering celebrations by party workers and winning leaders. Glimpses of the day with party chief Mamata Banerjee along with leaders like Partha Chatterjee, Firhad Hakim, Nayana Bandopadhyay and others. Images by Sandip Roy
May 19, 2016, at 11:51 pm
The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal returned to power with a big victory on Thursday (May 19, 2016), triggering celebrations by party workers and winning leaders. Glimpses of the day with party chief Mamata Banerjee along with leaders like Partha Chakraborty, Firhad Hakim, Nayana Bandopadhyay and others. Imaages by Sandip Roy
Mamata addresses media after win
May 19, 2016, at 06:46 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the media after her party won hugely in West Bengal. Trinamool Congress supporters erupted in joy and celebrated in West Bengal with the winning of the party in the polls on Thursday (May 19, 2016). The main celebrations were outside the Harish Chatterjee Street house of Mamata Banerjee. As counting of votes progressed, in West Bengal, TMC is ahead in 217 seats while the Left-Congress alliance led in 70 seats. BJP led in three.
TMC returns to power in Bengal
May 19, 2016, at 06:12 pm
Trinamool Congress supporters erupted in joy and celebrated in West Bengal with the winning of the party in the polls on Thursday (May 19, 2016). The main celebrations were outside the Harish Chatterjee Street house of Mamata Banerjee. As counting of votes progressed, in West Bengal, TMC is ahead in 217 seats while the Left-Congress alliance led in 70 seats. BJP led in three. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
KKR players felicitated best sellers at Lux Cozi meet
May 17, 2016, at 07:57 pm
Lux Cozi had organised a Meet & Greet event with the distributors and channel partners of Lux Cozi at The Spring Club recently, where marquee players of Kolkata Knight Riders felicitated the best sellers of 2015-16 for their outstanding performance. Gautam Gambhir, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Umesh Yadav, Shakib Al Hasan and Ankit Rajput. Images by IBNS.