Mainland China in Kolkata celebrates Chinese New Year
Feb 19, 2015, at 07:03 pm
Mainland China in Kolkata celebrated Chinese New Year of the Goat/Sheep with a colourful Dragon Dance on Tuesday (February 17, 2015) at their flagship restaurant at Gurusaday Road. The fortnight long festival incorporates several wholesome elements symbolic of health and prosperity. The festival offers tastefully prepared dishes to look forward to including Crisp Fried Garlic Mushrooms, Steamed Cottage Cheese Dumplings with Celery, Sliced Chicken with Kaffir Lime, Hunan Style Pickled Ginger Noodles, which promises to be a delectable experience. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Narendra Modi at the Aero India-2015 Air Show
Feb 18, 2015, at 10:42 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Governor of Karnataka, Shri Vajubhai Rudabhai on his arrival, at Bangalore airport on February 18, 2015.
LFC International Football Academy hosts its trials in Goa
Feb 18, 2015, at 10:24 pm
Liverpool Football Club (LFC) International Football Academy – DSK Shivajians held its trials to form the 2015-16 squad in Goa on 12th, 13th and 15th February 2015.
My govt gives equal respect to all religions: PM Modi
Feb 18, 2015, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday finally broke his silence on the recent attacks on churches and a convent school in the national capital region and rows over conversions and said his government will not allow any religious group, belonging to the majority or the minority, to incite hatred against others
Commander - in - Chief of Russian Land Forces visits India
Feb 17, 2015, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) Seeking to enhance bilateral military ties between India and Russia the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of Russian Land Forces, Col Gen Salukov Oleg Leonidovich is visiting India from Feb 16 to Feb 19 on an official visit.
PM, Michael Bloomberg announce partnership to advance the Smart Cities Initiative
Feb 17, 2015, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg, on Monday announced a partnership between Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Indian Ministry of Urban Development to advance the "Smart Cities Initiative."
Young Bollywood stars invest in fancy cars, bikes
Feb 17, 2015, at 09:37 pm
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS) We are seeing a trend with the young actors investing their income in high end moving assets before anything else. All these actors, with hits behind them and interesting projects in their kitty have taken a fancy to luxury cars and bikes. We saw them all passionately splurging on these vehicles.
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena visits India, holds talks with PM Modi
Feb 16, 2015, at 10:48 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mr. Maithripala Sirisena giving media statement, during the Joint Press Interaction, in New Delhi on February 16, 2015.
Neha Dhupia glams up opening of Ravish Kapoor store
Feb 16, 2015, at 07:01 pm
Ravish Kapoor is a brand synonymous with high end invitations cards and stationery. After Mumbai and Delhi, the innovation brand unveiled its new store in Minto Park, Kolkata on Sunday (15 Feb, 2015) in the presence of Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia. Ravish Kapoor is a New Delhi based designer of Invitations. His clients come from all over the globe knowing that Ravish Kapoor's name is synonymous with 'elegance' and 'style'. From weddings to anniversaries, baby showers to birthdays, and inaugurations to parties, his innovative-designed, personalised cards can add a touch of warmth and style to any and every occasion. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Grand finale of fbb Femina Miss India Kolkata '15 hosted
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:58 pm
The Grand Finale of one of the most awaited beauty pageants-fbb Femina Miss India Kolkata 2015-was hosted here at the Swissotel on Tuesday (February 10, 2015). Images by IBNS
P. C. Chandra hosts Goltlites Diva contest
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:55 pm
Jewellery group P. C. Chandra Jewellers on Saturday (February 14, 2015) hosted the grand finale of the Goltlites Diva contest in Kolkata, where it crowned the Goldlites Diva amid much glamour and glitterati. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Whirlpool's built-in store unveiled in Kolkata
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:50 pm
Whirlpool of India launched its built-in store in Kolkata on Saturday (Feb 14, 2015). Images by IBNS
Idea Jalsa "Music For The Soul" unveiled in Kolkata
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:48 pm
Television personality Durga Jasraj, Anish Roy, Chief Operating Officer, Eastern Service Area, Idea Cellular and Neeraj Jaitly, Director, Art And Artistes were present at the unveiling of the 9th Edition of the Idea Jalsa-"Music For The Soul" in Kolkata on Saturday (Feb 14, 2015). Images by IBNS
I-League: Pune FC held to a goalless draw by Dempo SC
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:44 pm
Balewadi, Feb 14 (IBNS) Pune FC fought hard but were held to a goalless draw by Dempo SC in an I-League Round-6 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.
Government to work towards repeal of approximately 1700 obsolete laws: PM
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:42 pm
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Government had identified about 1700 obsolete laws, and is working towards their repeal.
Agriculture sector is key to poverty eradication: PM
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:39 pm
Baramati, Feb 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the agriculture sector is key to eradication of poverty in India.
Kolkata celebrates Valentines Day
Feb 14, 2015, at 09:06 pm
Kolkata joined the world in celebrating Valentines Day on Saturday (Feb 14, 2015) as love birds were seen spending some cosy moments time with each other. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
CBT enabled Force Traveller school bus launched in Kolkata
Feb 14, 2015, at 08:33 pm
Force Motors Limited on Friday (Feb 13, 2015) launched India’s first “Child Bus Tracker†(CBT) enabled Force Traveller school bus in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
President opens Rashtrapati Bhavan’s "Udyanotsav"
Feb 14, 2015, at 08:30 pm
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday opened the annual “Udyanotsav†of the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Feb 14, 2015, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Minister of, International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Wang Jiarui called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Emirates celebrates the spirit of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in India
Feb 14, 2015, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Continuing its association with International Cricket Council, Emirates airline, a global connector of people, places and sporting passions, is once again an official worldwide partner for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
Young champions of 'Raho Swachh, Jiyo Mast' Campaign felicitated in Kolkata
Feb 14, 2015, at 08:19 pm
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IBNS): Galli Galli Sim Sim (GGSS), the popular children's educational programme, on Friday felicitated over 100 children and community volunteers as part of its 'Raho Swachh, Jiyo Mast' campaign, which was undertaken in the Jorasankho and Narkaldenga areas of Kolkata.
Army pays tribute to helicopter crash martyr Rajesh Gulati
Feb 14, 2015, at 08:14 pm
The Indian Army on Friday (Feb 13, 2015) paid final homage to Lt Col Rajesh Gulati here in New Delhi, who passed away in helicopter crash on Feb 11.
Mohit Chauhan warms up for concert with Atif Aslam
Feb 14, 2015, at 08:01 pm
Singer Mohit Chauhan recently had a warming up for the upcoming RED LiVE concert with Atif Aslam in RED FM Studio. Atif and Mohit are performing together on the Indian soil for the first time ever.
Deepika gets her initails on the Burberry Poncho
Feb 14, 2015, at 07:59 pm
Actress Deepika Padukone gets her initials 'DP' on a new brand Burberry Poncho. The actress teamed it with black knee length boots and a black bag. The gorgeous actress looks perfect in the customised Burberry coat radiant as ever.
Lisa Haydon shows up at Ballerina show of sister
Feb 13, 2015, at 09:34 pm
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IBNS) Dessange Paris, the French luxury grooming spa and salon associated with Prima Ballerinas hosted a ‘Ballerina show’ put together by adorable young students of the school. Prima Ballerinas provides education in the art of classical ballet. The school is synonymous with creativity, artistry and joy in movement.
A Tribute to late Pandit Ravi Shankar
Feb 13, 2015, at 09:30 pm
'Sraddhanjali", a four-day long music festival as a tribute to the late Pandit Ravi Shankar was organized by Behala Sanskritik Sammilani at Behala Blind School ground on Thursday (Feb 12, 2015) in Kolkata. City mayor Sovan Chattopadhyay, classical dance exponent Thankamani Kutti, tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, and classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakrabarty were the special guests of the evening. The inauguration was marked by an enthralling performance by classical singer Shubha Mudgal. The grand finale witness the performances by internationally acclaimed table maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Images by Soumyadeep Pal/IBNS
Fresh talent takes center stage at Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort '15
Feb 13, 2015, at 09:18 pm
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IBNS): In its 15th year, Lakme Fashion Week once again opened doors to aspiring models who showcased their best at the model auditions held at the Palladium Hotel in Mumbai
Santragachi-Jhargram MEMU Passenger flagged off
Feb 12, 2015, at 10:32 pm
Goutam Banerjee, DRM, Kharagpur, SER, Jatu Lahiri, MLA and other after flagging off the Santragachi-Jhargram MEMU Passenger from Santragachi station in Howrah on February 12, 2015.
Amway India launches new protein powder
Feb 12, 2015, at 07:45 pm
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): Amway India, which is the country's largest direct selling FMCG company, launched their new product Nutrilite All Plant Protein Powder on Tuesday in Kolkata.