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Glimpses of a star-studded premiere of Dev's Byomkesh O Durgo Rohosyo

Aug 12, 2023, at 05:50 am

It was a star-studded night as the premiere of Dev-Rukmini starrer film 'Byomkesh O Durgo Rohosyo' was hosted with glitz and grandeur. The premiere was attended by the who's who of the industry. Directed by Birsa Dasgupta, 'Byomkesh O Durgo Rohosyo' also featuring Ambarish Bhattacharya as 'Ajit Bandopadhyay' released in theatres Friday.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In images: Eye centre Visionopolis launches new store

Aug 11, 2023, at 05:31 am

Visionopolis, an eye center dedicated to addressing the challenges of myopia and presbyopia, launched its new store in Kolkata in presence of popular Bengali actor Anirban Chakraborti, child artist Swarnav Ghosal and  MLA Debasish Kumar. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Techno India University hosts Convocation Ceremony '23

Aug 11, 2023, at 05:27 am

In the presence of the Chancellor Prof. Dr Gautam Roychowdhury who opened the Convocation Ceremony 2023, Techno India University awarded 4,500 students their undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees, including students who completed their degrees during the Covid pandemic time. Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy was the chief guest at the ceremony and delivered the Convocation Speech. Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly and eminent author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay were honoured with Doctor of Letters degrees for contributions in their respective fields. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

In images: Trailer launch of Hoichoi series 'Kumudini Bhavan'

Aug 10, 2023, at 06:09 am

The trailer launch of Hoichoi's upcoming web series 'Kumudini Bhavan' was held in Kolkata in the presence of its cast-Ushasi Ray, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Rishav Basu and others. The series has been directed by Arkadeep Mallika Nath.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Bengali cuisine restaurant Khanti Damodaar Seth hosts hilsa festival ‘Mile MisheIilishe'

Aug 09, 2023, at 06:08 am

Traditional Bengali authentic food restaurant Khanti Damodaar Seth organized a mouthwatering Iilish Utsav, ‘MileMisheIilishe’ at their outlet in Lake Market, Kalighat. The Iilish festival will go on every weekend for one month.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Premiere of Afran Nisho, Tama Mirza starrer Bangladeshi film 'Surongo' in Kolkata

Jul 22, 2023, at 05:23 am

Bangladeshi film 'Surongo' hosted a grand premiere in Kolkata in the presence of its cast Afran Nisho, Tama Mirza along with director Raihan Rafi. The film, which was released in Bangladesh on June 29, is now in theatres in West Bengal. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In images: Surongo cast come together for press meet

Jul 20, 2023, at 06:23 am

Bangladesh superstars Afran Nisho and Tama Mirza with director Raihan Rafi came together for a press meet to chat about their upcoming film 'Surongo', which is all set to mark its India release on July 21.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Premiere of Bengali film 'Niharika'

Jul 19, 2023, at 06:12 am

The premiere of Bengali film 'Niharika' starring actors Anuradha Mukherjee, Shilajit Mazumdar and Anindya Sengupta in pivotal roles was held in Kolkata on Monday.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Shilpa Shetty Kundra inaugurates jewellery shop

Jul 08, 2023, at 08:47 pm

PATNA, JUL 7 (UNI):- Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra during jewellery shop inauguration function, in Patna on Friday.(Image credit:UNI)

In images: Premiere of Bengali film 'Mayaa'

Jul 08, 2023, at 05:31 am

It was a star studded premiere for Bengali film 'Mayaa' starring Bangladeshi actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila along with Gaurav Chakraborty, Kamleshwar Mukherjee and Tanushree Chakraborty among others. Directed by Raajorshee De, the film released in theatres on Friday.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Bengali film 'Fatafati' celebrates 50-day run at the box office

Jul 06, 2023, at 05:32 am

Abir Chatterjee and Ritabhari Chakraborty starrer Bengali film 'Fatafati' is celebrating 50-day successful run at the box-office. Produced by Windows and presented by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Fatafati is Aritra Mukherjee's third film. The story revolves around Phullora Bhaduri, a tailor from the suburbs with a gifted sense of designing, who is ridiculed for being on the heavier side.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In images: Premiere of Vikram Chatterjee-Solanki Roy starrer film 'Sohorer Ushnotomo Dine

Jul 01, 2023, at 05:24 am

The grand premiere of Vikram Chatterjee and Solanki Roy starrer film 'Sohorer Ushnotomo Dine' was attended by the who's who of the Tollywood film industry. The film has been directed by Aritra Sen.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from star-studded premiere of Swastika-Parambrata starrer film 'Shibpur'

Jul 01, 2023, at 05:16 am

It was a star-studded premiere for Swastika Mukherjee and Parambrata Chatterjee starrer film 'Shibpur' held in a Kolkata cinema even as the leading actress gave it a miss. The film has been directed by Arindam Bhattacharya.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Afghani kids enjoy a day out on Eid-Ul-Azha in Kolkata's Maidan

Jun 30, 2023, at 02:39 am

As India celebrates Eid-Ul-Azha, some Afghani kids were spotted enjoying a day out on the occasion in Kolkata's Maidan area.Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Cast and crew of upcoming Bengali film 'Mayaa' comes together for media interaction

Jun 28, 2023, at 06:00 am

The cast and crew of upcoming Bengali film 'Mayaa' came together for a press conference on Tuesday. Directed by Raajorshee De, the film stars Bangladeshi actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila along with Gaurav Chakraborty, Kamleshwar Mukherjee and Tanushree Chakraborty among others.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from official poster launch of Hoichoi's upcoming webseries 'Nikhoj'

Jun 28, 2023, at 05:49 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The official poster of Hoichoi's upcoming web series starring Swastika Mukherjee and Tota Roy Choudhury 'Nikhoj' was launched in Kolkata on Tuesday. The series has been directed  by Ayan Chakraborti.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses of a star-studded premiere of Bengali film 'Aador'

Jun 24, 2023, at 03:34 am

It was a star-studded premiere night for Bengali film 'Aador' featuring Rajatava Dutta, Basabdatta Chattopadhay, Tulika Basu, Manashi Sinha and Sabyasachi Chakrabarty in a special appearance. The film has been directed by Debdut Ghosh.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

C V Anand Bose inaugurates Odisha Festival in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2023, at 10:09 pm

West Bengal Governor C V Anand Bose inaugurated the Odisha Festival in Kolkata recently.

Kolkata: Devotees celebrate Rath Yatra

Jun 21, 2023, at 08:42 pm

Utkala the cultural association of Shri Jagannath Seba Samiti organised Rath Yatra from Khidirpore to Northern Park, Bhawanipur Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Hundreds of devotees attend annual Rath Yatra at Delhi's Hauz Khas

Jun 21, 2023, at 02:28 am

NEW DELHI, JUN 20 (UNI):- Hundred of devotees attend the annual Rath Yatra (chariot procession) of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra at Hauz Khas, New Delhi on Tuesday.(Image credit : UNI)

Jagannath snan yatra at ISKCON in Kolkata

Jun 05, 2023, at 04:59 pm

IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from Lord Jagannath's snan yatra at ISKCON in Kolkata.

Australian High Commissioner pays tribute to Tagore at Jorasanko Thakurbari

May 18, 2023, at 09:22 pm

Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell AO, and Australian Consul-General in Kolkata, Ms Rowan Ainsworth, on Thursday (May 18, 2023) visited Jorasanko Thakurbari, the birthplace of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, and paid their tribute. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Top stars attend ICC's Pride of Bengal Awards

Apr 22, 2023, at 08:50 pm

Top stars including Bollywood actor Abhishek Banerjee, veteran Rupa Ganguly, actor-MP Mimi Chakraborty, music composer Jeet Ganguli were among the attendees at the ICC's Pride of Bengal Awards held at a city hotel in Kolkata on Friday. (Photography: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Ishaa Saha becomes Senco Gold & Diamonds' brand ambassador

Apr 21, 2023, at 08:17 pm

Tollywood Ishaa Saha has been roped by Senco Gold & Diamonds' to become its brand ambassador. (Photography: IBNS)

Ridhima Ghosh launches Infinix's HOT 30i

Apr 21, 2023, at 08:15 pm

Tollywood actor Ridhima Ghosh recently launched Infinix's HOT 30i in Kolkata. (Photography: IBNS)

CEO Tim Cook officially opens India's 2nd Apple store in Delhi's Saket

Apr 20, 2023, at 11:23 pm

New Delhi: Apple opened India's second retail store called 'Apple Saket' in New Delhi on Thursady, amid loud cheers and applause. CEO Tim Cook welcomed customers to Apple retail store in Saket at the famous Select Citywalk Mall.Image Credit: tweeted by @tim_cook

Lopamudra Mitra inaugurates jewellery, saree exhibition in Kolkata

Mar 25, 2023, at 05:15 pm

Popular Bengali singer Lopamudra Mitra has recently inaugurated Senco Gold & Diamond's four-day exhibition showcasing a new range of  handcrafted ‘Padaboli’ jewellery collection along with a range of handwoven sarees. (Photography: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Nusrat Jahan attends ORDI's World Rare Disease event

Mar 07, 2023, at 08:44 pm

Tollywood actor-MP Nusrat Jahan along with singer Anupam Roy, cricketer-politician Manoj Tiwari and others recently attended a press conference held by the Organisation for Rare Diseases India or ORDI on World Rare Disease. Besides Bengaluru, the event is being held in 13 other cities nationally including Davangere, Mysore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Pune, Kolkata, New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kolkata's iconic trams mark 150th anniversary of service

Feb 25, 2023, at 02:02 am

KOLKATA, FEB 24 (UNI):- Trams, which started rolling in Kolkata streets in 1873 and intertwined with city life for so long, is celebrating its 150 years of journey in Kolkata on Friday.(Image credit:UNI)

Arjun Chakrabarty, Bonny Sengupta, Saurav Das launch Ethnix by Raymond in Kolkata

Feb 17, 2023, at 01:46 am

Bengali actors Arjun Chakrabarty, Bonny Sengupta and Saurav Das have recently launched Ethnix by Raymond's first flagship store in Kolkata. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)