CABI announces Indian blind cricket team’s tour to England
May 23, 2015, at 04:59 pm
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) affiliated to Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and World Blind Cricket (WBC) today announced Indian Blind Cricket Team’s Tour to England for Bi-Lateral Series and Bahrain for friendly matches.
IAF performs relief operation in earthquake-hit Nepal
May 23, 2015, at 04:55 pm
Geology students of Nepal on study tour to earthquake affected areas yesterday being airlifted by an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter post a recent massive earthquake.
Fortis Medics treat over 5000 quake victims in Nepal
May 23, 2015, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The team of doctors and medical care professionals from Fortis Healthcare Limited (Fortis) has treated and vaccinated more than 5000 victims affected by the horrific serial earthquakes that struck Nepal earlier this month.
Parikkar arrives in J&K to review security situation
May 22, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday (May 22, 2015) began his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the state.
President's estate becomes 100 % Wi-Fi
May 22, 2015, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The President's Estate became 100 % Wi-Fi from Friday. President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated 24 Hot Spots with 30 Wi-Fi access points in the President’s Estate at a function on Friday in the presence of Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Communications and Information Technology, R S Sharma, Secretary, D/o Electronics & IT and Shefali Sushil Dash, DDG, NIC. The facility has been set up in order to provide internet services free or at nominal charges to all residents of President’s Estate.
Saree store launches new line themed on Tollywood superhit Bela Seshe
May 22, 2015, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata, May 21(IBNS) A couple of weeks after Bela Seshe, a Bengali film, struck a chord with the audience, Priya Gopal Bishoyi, the costume sponsor of the movie, launched a line of sarees to commemorate their success.
'Masaan' gets standing ovation at 68th Cannes International Film Fest
May 22, 2015, at 04:06 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Masaan, the debut feature of Neeraj Ghaywan, premiered on Wednesday at the Uncertain Regard section of the 68th Cannes International Film Festival and was greeted by a 5 minute long standing ovation by the critics and reviewers.
Deepika Padukone sports hair buns after Piku
May 22, 2015, at 04:03 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Actress Deepika Padukone has been seen sporting a hair bun at recent events and also during the promotion of her recent film Piku. Be it a gown or casual jeans, she has been wearing her hair in a bun over various kinds of outfits. She has been varying the stylish hairstyle depending on the outfit. The bun helps her beat the summer heat. The actress looks ravishing and is surely setting a new trend.
May 21, 2015, at 10:22 pm
USHA on Thursday announced the launch of its campaign ‘Share Your Love’ designed to invite and enable customers to do their bit in empowering women through an easy and convenient contribution. With the new campaign, over 1% of sales proceeds from Usha sewing machines will contribute towards the Usha Silai School program which is - a pan-India community based social initiative by USHA. Consumers can participate and do their bit to empower women by logging in to campaign website www.shareyourlove.in
May 21, 2015, at 10:18 pm
President of India Pranab Mukherjee meeting the second batch of NITs scholars attending In-Residence programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday (May 21, 2015).
Rohit Roy promotes new show Khooni Saaya in Kolkata
May 21, 2015, at 09:42 pm
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Actor Rohit Roy, who will be seen hosting 'Khooni Saaya', visited Kolkata on Wednesday to promote his upcoming non-fiction show. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Santosh Kumar Gangwar lighting lamp for inauguration
May 21, 2015, at 04:30 pm
Union Minister for Textiles Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar lighting lamp for inauguration of Silk Processing & Printing Unit at Agartala, Tripura on Wednesday May 20, 2015. Shri Manik Sarkar, Chief Minister, Shri Tapan Chakraborty (extreme left), Industries & Commerce Minister, Tripura, Shri S. K. Panda, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Shri Y. P. Singh, Chief Secretary, Government of Tripura (5th from left back) are also seen.
Pulkit Samrat goes on jungle safari
May 21, 2015, at 04:26 pm
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS): Actor Pulkit Samrat recently took a trip to Ranthambore National Park in the Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan. The young actor is a wildlife enthusiast and he was keen to visit ​the ​national park since a while.
Actress Fagun Thakrar sizzles at the Cannes Film Festival
May 21, 2015, at 04:21 pm
Cannes, May 20 (IBNS) Actress Fagun Thakrar was named best dressed, outshining Sonam, Aishwarya and Katrina on the red carpet in the Cannes Film Festival.
Carlos Ghosn attends Global Unveiling of Renault Compact Car 'KWID' in India
May 21, 2015, at 04:16 pm
Carlos Ghosn, Chairman & CEO, Groupe Renault along with Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO & MD, Renault India Operations at the Global Unveiling of Renault Compact Car ‘KWID’ in India.
Huma Qureshi scales Malaysia's highest peak Mount Kinabalu
May 20, 2015, at 04:56 pm
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): Huma Qureshi has always been a very adventurous person.
Deepika Padukone hosts party for friends at Bandra
May 20, 2015, at 04:54 pm
Actress Deepika Padukone hosted a party to celebrate with her friends at Olive in Mumbai's Bandra. The party was highly attended by her friends from the industry.
Writer Alka Saraogi's novel released in Kolkata
May 20, 2015, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): The Quest Mall outlet of Kolkata's popular bookstore chain Starmark witnessed the launch of writer Alka Saraogi's novel 'Jankidas Tejpal Mansion'.
Launching Ceremony of the fourth Anti Submarine Warfare
May 20, 2015, at 04:48 pm
The Union Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh, addressing at the Launching Ceremony of the fourth Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) (Yard No. 3020) in Kolkata on May 19, 2015.
Second Yuva Music Festival announced in aid to rebuild earthquake-hit Nepal
May 19, 2015, at 10:42 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) Academy for Musical Excellence (AMEC) on Tuesday announced the second edition of the “Yuva Music Festival†in an attempt to help in rebuilding earthquake-hit Nepal.
Bust of Capt Clifford K Nongrum unveiled
May 19, 2015, at 10:25 pm
Srinagar, May 19 (IBNS) Bust of Kargil War Martyr, Late Captain Clifford K Nongrum, Maha Vir Chakra was unveiled by the Colonel of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment, Lt Gen R N Nair, AVSM, SM at the Rhino Museum,Rilbong Shillong on Tuesday.
President pays floral tribute to Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
May 19, 2015, at 10:20 pm
President of India Pranab Mukherjee, paying floral tribute at the portrait of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, former President of India on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday (May 19, 2015).
Mr. Bon Joon Koo calls on the Prime Minister
May 19, 2015, at 07:15 pm
The Vice Chairman, LG, Mr. Bon Joon Koo calls on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in Seoul, South Korea on May 19, 2015.
Narendra Modi at the Cheonggyecheon Stream
May 19, 2015, at 07:10 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at the Cheonggyecheon Stream, in Seoul, South Korea on May 19, 2015.
Fire guts part of Kolkata's iconic New Market
May 19, 2015, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): The fish and potato bazaars in Kolkata's iconic New Market was devastated by a major fire as at least 21 fire tenders fought for hours to bring the flames under control on Monday. Image by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Tata Green Batteries forays into two-wheeler segment in India
May 19, 2015, at 06:47 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): TATA AutoComp GY Batteries Pvt. Ltd. (TGY), a joint venture between TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd, India's leading auto component manufacturer and GS YUASA International, Japan inaugurated the manufacturing facility for VRLA batteries.
Tanmoy Bose hosts music 'Mehefil'
May 19, 2015, at 06:46 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS) Indian Classical Music lovers came in large numbers to listen to mesmerizing discussion session and performance by famous Hindustan classical singer Ajoy Chakraborty and Deborshree Bhattacharya at ‘Mahefil’ program initiated by table maestro Tanmoy Bose on Saturday evening at Krystral Chopstick here.
Dil Dhadakne Do has been shot over varied locations
May 19, 2015, at 06:44 pm
Mumbai, May 18 (IBNS): Dil Dhadakne Do has been shot across the Mediterranean sea. Zoya has an eye for detail and is very sure of what she wants. While a major chunk of the film has been shot on the cruise. Exotic locations have made for a great canvas of the film. Zoya along with a small team personally went and narrowed down places where she would like to shoot for the film. They narrowed down on cities and shot in the best locations in Turkey such as, Antalya, Cappadocia and Istanbul.
Kolkata: New Market fire brought under control
May 19, 2015, at 06:42 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS) A major fire, which broke out in Kolkata's iconic New Market on Monday and devastated its fish and potato markets, has been brought under control.
Modi at the official Welcoming Ceremony in his honour
May 18, 2015, at 09:52 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the official Welcoming Ceremony in his honour, at the President's Official Residence, Cheong Wa Dae, in Seoul, South Korea on May 18, 2015.