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FFace Calendar 2016 celebrates 100 years of Bangla Cinema

Jan 11, 2016, at 10:23 pm

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Fface (Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence) Calendar, the concept initiated two years before to provide a platform to aspiring talents in the glamour industry, witnessed the grand launch of its third edition themed on 100 years of Bangla Cinema recently at Main Banquets, The Park here.

MARU BHARAT SARU BHARAT

Jan 11, 2016, at 04:35 am

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi releasing a book “MARU BHARAT SARU BHARAT”, written by Jain Acharya Ratnasundersuriswarji through video conference, in New Delhi on January 10, 2016.

President delivers convocation address at BIT Ranchi

Jan 11, 2016, at 04:20 am

President Pranab Mukherjee deliverings convocation address after inauguration of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Birla Institute of Technology at Ranchi, Jharkhand on 10-1-16.

Team Chorabali inaugurates digital art gallery in Kolkata

Jan 09, 2016, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): When art plays the central role, the vision thoughtlessly draws attention of the mass- be it celluloid or real canvas of an artist. So it was in the fitness of things when on Wednesday last, the cast of the upcoming Tollywood movie Chorabali and painters got together to inaugurate Gallery Green at Parvati Bhawan in south Kolkata's Rajdanga. Images by Suchismita Roy

Bengal Global Business Summit 2016

Jan 09, 2016, at 06:19 pm

The Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs, Information & Broadcasting Shri Arun Jaitely addressing the inaugural session of Bengal Global Business Summit 2016 in Kolkata on January 8, 2016.

Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goayal attend Bengal Global Business Summit 2016

Jan 09, 2016, at 06:15 pm

The Union Minister of State (I/C) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goayal, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shipping Nitin Gadkari and Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal at the dais of the Bengal Global Business Summit 2016in Kolkata on Jan 8.

The Astor in Kolkata hosts The Great Kebab Theatre

Jan 09, 2016, at 06:13 pm

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS) Kebab-e-Que, a restaurant at The Astor hotel in Kolkata popular for its mouth-watering Kebabs, is hosting a Kebab festival from Thursday.

Sachin Tendulkar attends Wazir's special screening

Jan 09, 2016, at 06:11 pm

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IBNS) Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra hosted a special screening of his film Wazir on Wednesday at a Mumbai suburban theatre, which was attended by cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar among others.

Bengal Global Business Summit 2016

Jan 09, 2016, at 01:23 am

The Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley, the Union Minister for Railways, Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and other dignitaries at the inaugural session of the Bengal Global Business Summit 2016, in Kolkata on January 08, 2016.

Narendra Modi paying homage at the mortal remains of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Jan 07, 2016, at 10:02 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi paying homage at the mortal remains of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, at Palam Airport, in New Delhi on January 07, 2016. The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh is also seen.

Pranab Mukherjee visits Vidyanagar College

Jan 07, 2016, at 02:52 am

President of India Pranab Mukherjee delivering his inaugural address at the inauguration of new buildings at Vidyanagar College in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal on January 6, 2016. Other dignitaries are also seen.

Pranab Mukherjee visits West Bengal

Jan 07, 2016, at 02:37 am

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the bicentenary celebration of Pandit Madan Mohan Tarkalankar at his birth place Bilwagram of Nadia in West Bengal on January 06, 2016. Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathy and Abhijit Mukherjee MP, are also seen.

Kiren Rijiju meeting the youths and children from Jammu and Kashmir

Jan 06, 2016, at 09:38 pm

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju meeting the youths and children from Jammu and Kashmir, in New Delhi on January 06, 2016.

Sanjay Suri, Arpita others assemble in Kolkata for Chauranga

Jan 06, 2016, at 09:20 pm

Tollywood stars emerged in numbers on Tuesday (Jan 5, 2016) at Inox Quest Mall in Kolkata for the show of Chauranga. Actor Sanjay Suri and Arpita Chatterjee received praises for their performances in the movie. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

Emami Chisel Art brings to Kolkata ‘Crossing 60’, by distinguished artist Arpana Caur

Jan 06, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS) Emami Chisel Art sets off ‘Crossing 60’, the very first solo paperwork of eminent Indian artist Arpana Caur in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Arundati Ghosh inaugurating Mechanized Delivery System at GPO

Jan 06, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Chief Post Master General Arundati Ghosh addressing the gathering before inaugurating Mechanized Delivery System at GPO, Kolkata on January 5, 2015.

Fitoor trailer creates a stir

Jan 05, 2016, at 09:20 pm

Mum bai, Jan 4 (IBNS):The trailer of Fitoor starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Katrina Kaif and Tabu released on Monday.

Kolkata gears up to celebrate 2016

Jan 01, 2016, at 08:08 pm

Kolkata is celebrating New Year eve as the city is gearing up to welcome 2016 on Thursday (Dec 31, 2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

PM's interacts with Secretaries on the last day of the year

Jan 01, 2016, at 08:06 pm

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with Secretaries to the Government of India.

Kolkata is a living character in my latest novel: Kunal Basu

Dec 30, 2015, at 06:05 pm

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS) For a Calcuttan living in Kolkata, a lot remains undiscovered and unspoken about, some of which were brought up in a discussion headed by Kunal Basu in a literary 'adda' in South City's Starmark outlet on Monday, where his new novel was released. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

Kolkata celebrates Christmas

Dec 26, 2015, at 05:18 pm

People celebrated Christmas in Kolkata on Friday (Dec 25, 2015). The centre of attraction in the city was Park Street. The street is decked up with lights and it will remain till the 31st of December. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

PM Modi visits Pakistan

Dec 26, 2015, at 03:08 am

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Dec 25, 2015) visited Pakistan and met his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif.

Christmas in Kolkata

Dec 25, 2015, at 07:14 pm

While Christmas is the last of the big festivities that the people of Kolkata experiences since it comes at the fag end of the year, the tide of merry-making crashes abundantly against the Yule in a city known for its Christmas celebrations and the presence of an Anglo-Indian community still. Many things have changed over the years and many traditions remained the same. IBNS lensman Subhodeep Sardar captures glimpses of Park Street, New Market and other Christmas celebration hubs of Kolkata

Narendra Modi arrives at Kabul

Dec 25, 2015, at 07:09 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi arrives at Kabul, in Afghanistan on December 25, 2015.

Dec 25, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata's "Bagicha" restaurantis hosting a Kebab Festival on the occasion of Christmas and New Year. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

PM Modi arrives in Moscow

Dec 24, 2015, at 07:37 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday (Dec 23, 2015).

Sonakshi Sinha grooves to beats of her maiden single, 'Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai'

Dec 24, 2015, at 07:35 pm

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS): We have seen her acting, dancing and even doodling, but this time Sonakshi Sinha has gone one step ahead and have recorded her single debut, Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai, which is produced by music baron Bhushan Kumar.

Taj Vivanta opens in Guwahati

Dec 24, 2015, at 07:32 pm

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi addresses the inaugural function to mark the opening of Vivanta by Taj in Guwahati on December 23, 2015.

Bappi Lahiri rocks Barbeque Nation

Dec 23, 2015, at 09:13 pm

Popular musician Bappi Lahiri brought back the Golden Era of discos at Barbeque Nation in Kolkata's Park Street area with 'Bollywood Disco Carnival'. Lahiri will groove with customers and guests at the popular food joint to kick-start the event. Images by IBNS

I have not said anything that I should apologise for: Shahrukh Khan

Dec 23, 2015, at 05:52 pm

Shahrukh Khan and Kajol on Tuesday (Dec 22, 2015) promoted their recently released film Dilwale in Kolkata and addressed a press conference at the Taj Bengal Hotel. Images by Sounak Choudhury