Special 'DLKH' screening for Bhumi
Mar 02, 2015, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IBNS) Casting director Shanoo Sharma has hosted a special screening of the film 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' for actress Bhumi.
Arun Jaitley presents General Budget
Feb 28, 2015, at 05:43 pm
Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley departs from North Block to Parliament House along with the Minister of State for Finance, Shri Jayant Sinha to present the General Budget 2015-16, in New Delhi on February 28, 2015
Chairman of State Duma, Federal Assembly of Russian Federation
Feb 27, 2015, at 10:38 pm
A parliamentary delegation led by the Chairman of State Duma, Federal Assembly of Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Naryshkin calling on the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 26, 2015.
Lakme's 'Sculpt' launched in Kolkata
Feb 26, 2015, at 10:04 pm
Kolkata, Feb 25 (IBNS): A haven for discerning fashionistas, Kolkata on Wednesday witnessed the unveiling of 'Sculpt' - Lakms biggest beauty statement for Summer/Resort 2015. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
COAS presents 'Standards' to 44 Armoured Regiment
Feb 26, 2015, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): General Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, on behalf of President of India Paranb Mukherjee, presented the President's Standards' to 44 Armoured Regiment at Suratgarh Military Station on Wednesday
Designer Ritu Kumar's new collection launched in Kolkata
Feb 26, 2015, at 09:42 pm
Kolkata, Feb 25 (IBNS) Popular fashion designer Ritu Kumar has recreated the vintage look of 70's and 80's through her newly launched limited edition of sarees and scarfs at her store in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra
Suresh Prabhu presents Railway Budget
Feb 26, 2015, at 06:55 pm
The Union Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu leaving Rail Bhawan for Parliament House to present the Railway Budget 2015-16, in New Delhi on February 26, 2015. The Minister of State for Railways, Shri Manoj Sinha is also seen.
Harley-Davidson Livewire experience tour expands to international destinations
Feb 25, 2015, at 07:04 pm
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IBNS) – Riders around the world will have the chance to add their voices to help shape the future of Project LiveWire Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, as the company’s Project LiveWireExperience tour expands globally in 2015.
Atif Aslam, Mohit Chauhan performs together
Feb 25, 2015, at 06:59 pm
Singer Atif Aslam and Mohit Chauhan recently shared the stage while performing at RED LiVE 'Asli Rockstars'.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra launches screenplays of Guru Dutt's films
Feb 25, 2015, at 06:54 pm
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): Publishing screenplay books of auteurs of Hindi Cinema that have inspired generations of filmmakers is the brainchild of Vidhu Vinod Chopra. This is his way of giving back to the world of movies and preserve legacy.
Rani Mukerji impressed with Bhumi's performance in Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Feb 25, 2015, at 06:50 pm
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): Aditya Chopra's company has one more Cinderella story. After Parineeti, it's Bhumi Pednekar , who is the new heroine. Weighing 85 kgs, she is obviously here to change the way we look at heroines. Rani Mukherji was at YRF recently where she saw portions of the film starring Bhumi. Rani was amazed to see the confidence and screen presence Bhumi had and asked the team to inform her whenever she is around as she personally wanted to meet Bhumi.
Stars have fun while shooting for Piku poster
Feb 25, 2015, at 06:46 pm
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): The shoot for the much-awaited poster for Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku' took place at Mehboob Studios, Bandra on Monday. The day was seemingly just as crazy and quirky as the film, with some bananas, a bicycle a host of other crazy props in the mix. Needless to say the actors had a great time shooting that also revealed the camaraderie of the cast.
Afghanistan likely to open consular office in Kolkata
Feb 25, 2015, at 04:49 pm
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IBNS): Afghanistan is considering to open a consular office in east Indian city of Kolkata, its envoy to India said on Monday.
Kolkata hosts mega-servicemen rally
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:26 pm
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IBNS) Around 1800 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) participated in a rally at 51 Engineer, Kanchrapara organized by the Army here on Sunday.
Kunal, Soha Ali Khan indulge in Belgian chocolate
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:23 pm
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IBNS): Chef Kunal Kapoor hosted the Magnum Masterclass on Saturday, along with Bollywood Actress Soha Ali Khan, to launch three new flavours of Magnum, an ice cream brand, in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
WB observes longest human chain against open defecation
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:21 pm
The Nadia district administration organised the longest human chain against open defecation in jubilant and enthusiastic manner at Nadia district in West Bengal on Friday (Feb 20, 2015). Systematic microplanning was done to cover the entire stretch of 122.3km from Jaguli to Plassey. Cultural programs at 93 venues were organized and local folk singers participated to woo the participants. At the main venue of Krishnagar, dignitaries like MIC, MoS of State Govt, Ashadur Rahman, Chief of Kolkata Office, UNICEF, Dibyendu Sarkar, Commissioner, P& RD dept, S.N.Dave, UNICEF, Savadhiati, NZP,Chairman, State Khadi Board ,MP and MLA were present. District Magistrate presided over the meeting.
I-League: Pune FC held to 1-1 draw by Sporting Goa
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:16 pm
Pune, Feb 21 (IBNS) Pune FC were held to 1-1 draw by Sporting Clube de Goa in an I-League Round-7 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.
Parliament on beginning of Budget Session of Parliament
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:09 pm
The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Speaker, Lok Sabha, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan, the Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and other dignitaries arrives, at Parliament on beginning of Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on February 23, 2015.
Vidya Balan joins Mirchi Music Awards for Tollywood
Feb 21, 2015, at 08:34 pm
The 4th Mirchi Music Awards Bangla 2015 was a starry affair. Tollywood’s biggest music awards show is meant to recognise the real talents of Bangla Music Industry Special Award was given to legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila while Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Jatileshwar Mukherjee. The evening was also be graced by Bollywood actress Vidya Balan while the Tollywood stars and people from the Bengali music world were all there. Images by IBNS
US Consulate Kolkata celebrates Black History Month
Feb 21, 2015, at 08:29 pm
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): The US Consulate in Kolkata arranged a special programme on Thursday to mark the Black History Month in Kolkata's American Center.
Hyundai launches all new Verna
Feb 21, 2015, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): South Korean car maker Hyundai Motor India Ltd. on Friday launched their all-new world class sedan car 4S Fluidic Verna through an event at Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Alipore Zoo shifts trio-chimps to enclosure
Feb 21, 2015, at 08:25 pm
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): The Alipore Zoological Gardens authority in Kolkata on Friday shifted three baby chimpanzees of two and half years of age to the enclosure on zoo premises. Images by Avishek Mitra
Jacqueline Fernandez heads to Vietnam with family
Feb 21, 2015, at 08:23 pm
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez recently wrapped up her first Hollywood project, 'Definition of Fear', and is off to Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, on Saturday for a five-day family trip.
Bollywood's top personalities touched by Qissa
Feb 21, 2015, at 08:20 pm
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): NFDC's internationally acclaimed film, 'Qissa', was screened for friends from the film fraternity on Thursday evening.
Modi flagging off the AC express between Naharlagun and New Delhi, at Itanagar, in Arunachal Pradesh
Feb 20, 2015, at 10:41 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagging off the AC express between Naharlagun and New Delhi, at Itanagar, in Arunachal Pradesh on February 20, 2015.
The Union Minister for Railways
Feb 19, 2015, at 10:57 pm
The Defence Minister of Israel, Mr. Moshe Ya'alon calling on the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on February 19, 2015.
The Union Minister for Railways
Feb 19, 2015, at 10:57 pm
The Defence Minister of Israel, Mr. Moshe Ya'alon calling on the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on February 19, 2015.
Defence Minister of Israel calls on PM
Feb 19, 2015, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Defence Minister of Israel, Mr Moshe Ya`alon, who is visiting India to participate in the Aero India 2015, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Mobile internet is the primary source of info for youth : Tata Docomo
Feb 19, 2015, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Mobile internet is the primary source of information ranging from news to entertainment for the young people and mobile is going to be the new age television, said Tata Docomo's Digital Business Head Praveen Gupta on Wednesda, analyzing the report titled "Mobile Millennial Decoded" based on a survey conducted by the company. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Silver Screen Asia: Where the Food Blends with Cinema
Feb 19, 2015, at 07:06 pm
On Tuesday (Feb 17, 2015) Silver Screen Asia opened its doors on the first floor of Charnock City, Salt Lake to let the foodies of Kolkata dine and wine with varied aromas and flavors from places all over Asia to the never ending food and foodies moments in cinema of the world and beyond. Images by Soumyadeep Pal/IBNS