Mercedes-Benz registers sales growth of 41% from H1 2014
Jul 03, 2015, at 05:42 pm
Pune, July 2 (IBNS) Luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz India has registered a 41% year-on-year growth by selling 6659 units in the Jan - June 2015 period.
Defence Minister inaugurates Arpan Software
Jul 03, 2015, at 05:40 pm
Inauguration of Arpan Software by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and COAS Dalbir Singh at South Block in New Delhi on July 2, 2015.
EUOR launches mobile health App
Jul 03, 2015, at 05:38 pm
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS) EUOR has launched a mobile health App-EUOR HEALTH- in Kolkata recently.
Future Group unveils the new look of Pro Kabaddi team Bengal Warriors
Jul 02, 2015, at 06:56 pm
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Bengal Warriors, which is a team in the cash-rich Pro Kabaddi League, unveiled their new look at an event hosted by their team owners Future Group in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Jul 02, 2015, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described cyber-related risks as a global threat of "bloodless war" and called upon the nation's IT community to serve the entire world by building credible cyber-security systems.
Author Amit Chaudhuri launches Saikat Majumdar's new novel in Kolkata
Jul 02, 2015, at 05:19 pm
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS) Author Amit Chaudhuri launched Saikat Majumdar’s second novel 'The Firebird' in Kolkata on Wednesday. The event took place at popular lifestyle store Starmark's South City Mall outlet. The launch was organized by the hosts along with the books publishers Hachette India.
Bernhard Gerwert calling on the Prime Minister
Jun 30, 2015, at 10:29 pm
The CEO, Airbus Defence and Space, Bernhard Gerwert calling on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on June 30, 2015.
Neha Dhupia sizzles Maxim cover
Jun 30, 2015, at 09:50 pm
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia will be seen on the cover of the July edition of Maxim Magazine.
CRY, The Indian Museum hosts Ashayein with children in Kolkata
Jun 30, 2015, at 03:26 am
CRY volunteers, in collaboration with The Indian Museum, organized a day-long bonanza for children, Ashayein, at The Ashutosh Birth Centenary Auditoriumin Kolkata recently.
Rhea Chakraborty spotted at Audi Event
Jun 29, 2015, at 08:42 pm
Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was recently spotted a an Audi event.
V.K. Singh presented the National Statistics Awards
Jun 29, 2015, at 07:38 pm
The Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation (I/C), External Affairs and Overseas Indian Affairs, General (Retd.) V.K. Singh presented the National Statistics Awards, at the celebrations of the 9th Statistics Day 2015, in New Delhi on June 29, 2015. The Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Dr. T.C.A. Anant is also seen.
J.P. Nadda chairing a review meeting with the Health Ministers of North Eastern States
Jun 27, 2015, at 10:19 pm
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda chairing a review meeting with the Health Ministers of North Eastern States, in Assam, Guwahati on June 27, 2015.
Actor Abir Chatterjee unveils Titan's new collection in Kolkata
Jun 27, 2015, at 08:16 pm
Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS) Tollywood actor Abir Chatterjee unveiled Titan’s new men’s watch collection Celestial Time in Kolkata on Friday. The event took place at the World of Titan retail shop located at Gariahat area in Kolkata. Also attending the event was Rajeshwari Srinivasan, Associate Vice President and Regional Business Head- East, Titan Company Ltd.
Grasim unveils Autumn/winter ready-to-wear collection
Jun 27, 2015, at 08:12 pm
Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): India’s homegrown and men’s lifestyle brand Grasim from Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Ltd., a subsidiary of Grasim Industries Ltd. and a part of the Aditya Birla Group, unveiled its autumn/winter collection with a refined, unconstrained and richly detailed Autumn/ Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection 2015.
Karan Johar, SS Rajamouli lunch song from Baahubali
Jun 27, 2015, at 08:09 pm
Karan Johar and SS Rajamouli together launched the song from the film Baahubali on Thursday (June 25, 2015). The song had the making of the film and the kind of scale that the film has been made on. The duo spoke about their association and the eclectic film which is one of the most anticipated films this year. Baahubali is set to release on July 10, 2015.
HDFC securities launches mobile trading app in 11 languages
Jun 27, 2015, at 08:06 pm
Mumbai / Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): HDFC securities, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, has launched its mobile trading app in 11 different regional languages. Customers now have the freedom to choose the language they are most comfortable with to buy and sell shares, mutual funds and other investment instruments. And all this can be done on-the go, from the mobile. With 11 languages, this app caters to 92% of the country’s population. Apart from English the app will be available in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Oriya.
Gallery Sanskriti hosts exhibition of Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das' works
Jun 27, 2015, at 06:49 pm
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Showcasing their craftsmanship and elegance, Kolkata's popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti is holding an exhibition on the works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das-from Friday.
Gujarat floods cause submergence of low lying areas
Jun 26, 2015, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS): Floods caused due to heavy rains in Gujarat have resulted in large scale submergence of low lying areas. The worst affected areas of Gavadka and Khari villages of Amreli district witnessed people being rescued by 2 x Mi-17V5 helicopters.
Sister Nirmala laid to rest in Kolkata cemetery
Jun 25, 2015, at 10:23 pm
Sister Nirmala, who had succeeded Mother Teresa to head the Missionaries of Charity founded by the late Nobel laureate, was laid to rest in a cemetery adjacent to the St. John's Catholic Church in Kolkata. Thousands paid their last respects in the Mother House and marched in procession in her funeral on Wednesday (June 25, 2015). West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also paid her tribute to the nun who died on Tuesday at age 80. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Chemould Art Gallery-Smita Art to hold Prayas in Kolkata
Jun 25, 2015, at 03:26 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Smita Art, in association with Chemould Art Gallery, will hold Prayas-an art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period.
Jun 24, 2015, at 09:00 pm
The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari addressing at the inauguration of the Bio-diesel Dispensing Unit, at Haldia Dock Complex, West Bengal on June 24, 2015.
Sister Nirmala to be buried today after funeral mass
Jun 24, 2015, at 05:58 pm
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS) Sister Nirmala, the second Mother Superior of Missionaries of Charity (MoC) founded by late Nobel laureate Mother Teresa who died at age 80 on Tuesday, will be finally laid to rest in the evening of Wednesday at a city cemetery adjacent to St. John's Catholic Church in central Kolkata. said the MoC. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Former Australian PM meets Narendra Modi
Jun 24, 2015, at 03:02 am
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi releasing the book "Red Tape to Red Carpet... and then some", written by Gina Rinehart, the Chairperson of the Australian mining company Hancock Prospecting Group, in New Delhi on June 23, 2015.
Huma Qureshi tries versatile hairstyles
Jun 23, 2015, at 09:39 pm
Mumbai, June 22 (IBNS): Just like Huma Qureshi experiments with her clothes, she enjoys experimenting with her hair. The actress likes to try different hair styles. She prefers to make her hair differently every time, according to her outfit. Buns, straight hair, high ponytails, side swept hair, curls, braids… she has tried it all. Huma can carry off any hairstyle with ease.
Ananya Banerjee's book on 100 recipes unveiled in Kolkata
Jun 23, 2015, at 09:35 pm
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS) Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, on Monday hosted the launch of Ananya Banerjee's latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Kolkata's Quest Mall.
Amy Jackson enjoys in Goa during shooting of 'Singh Is Bliing'
Jun 22, 2015, at 09:39 pm
British model-turned actress Amy Jackson was recently in Goa for the shoot of her forthcoming film, Singh Is Bliing where Amy is paired opposite Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. During the filming of Singh Is Bliing, Amy seemed to have had a splendid time.
Neeva-D London makes debut in Kolkata
Jun 22, 2015, at 06:41 pm
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS) Neeva-D London, the haute couture fashion brand of India-born-London-based fashion designer Neeva Debnath, made a sparkling debut in Kolkata on Saturday with her 'Neo Colonial' collection of women's wear at the Harrington Arts Center.
Babul Supriyo participates in mass yoga demonstration in Asansol
Jun 22, 2015, at 06:31 pm
Union Minister of State for Urban Development and HUPA Babul Supriyo Baral participated in mass yoga demonstration on the occasion of International Yoga Day Celebration at Asansol in West Bengal on June 21.
Shillong: International Yoga Day celebrated at Air Force and Army establishments
Jun 22, 2015, at 06:27 pm
Shillong, June 21 (IBNS) Interantioanl Yoga Day was celebrated at various Air Force and Army establishments in Shillong and North East Region. At Headquarters Eastern Air Command, Air Force Shillong. Air Marshal SB Deo Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Vishist Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force was also present on this occasion.
Jun 21, 2015, at 10:02 pm
Shiraz Golden Restaurant in Kolkata is holding a Haleem Festival during the ongoing Ramadan observance. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Partner, Shiraz Golden Restaurant, invited media for a taste of the food on Saturday (June 20, 2015) at 135 Park Street at the Mullickbazar crossing of the food outlet. Haleem is a stew made of wheat, barley, lentils and meat and it is as popular in the Middle East and Central Asia as in the Indian Subcontinent. The word Haleem gets its name from Persian for 'patience' since it takes a long time to prepare it. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS