Vijaya Dashami: Revellers bid adieu to Goddess Durga

Oct 20, 2018, at 06:41 pm

This is the day that Kolkatans lament the most as it is time again to bid adieu to the Hindu Goddess Durga and her four children (Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh) with Maha Dashami celebrations coming to an end on Friday (Oct 19, 2018), starting yet another one-year wait for the deity to arrive on Earth. Images by IBNS

New Alipur Sarbojonin Durgotsav Samiti: A destination for pandal hoppers

Oct 18, 2018, at 08:17 pm

New Alipur Sarbojonin Durgotsav Samiti is one of the main attractions for the pandal hoppers in south Kolkata. Durgo Puja is on its last leg as people are celebrating Mahanavmi on Thursday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)  

Hindustan Park: An attraction for pandal hoppers

Oct 18, 2018, at 08:08 pm

Hindustan Park, a prominent south Kolkata Durga puja pandal, is an attraction for the pandal hoppers. Bengalis are celebrating Mahanavami on Thursday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)  

Durgapur Sarbojonin Samity: Take a look at Durga idols

Oct 18, 2018, at 07:00 pm

A mesmerising Durga idol could be seen in Durgapur Sarbojonin Samity. The Bengalis are celebrating Mahanvami of Durga puja on Thursday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)  

Chalta Bagan puja pandal recreates Bengali culture

Oct 18, 2018, at 06:33 pm

Chalta Bagan, one of the people's favourite puja pandals in north Kolkata, has recreared the Bengali culture. Several references to poet Rabindranath Tagore have also been made in the pandal. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)  

Durga Puja: Take a look at Ballygunge Cultural pandal

Oct 18, 2018, at 06:11 pm

Ballygunge Cultural puja pandal continued to mesmerise people even on Navami, the last day before the end of the festival. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)  

People visit Suruchi Sangha pandal on the occasion of Durga Puja

Oct 18, 2018, at 05:56 pm

A huge number of people are gathering at Suruchi Sangha, one of the popular puja pandals in south Kolkata, on the occasion of Hindu festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja

Oct 16, 2018, at 07:46 pm

As Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja, IBNS brings to you the best of the city’s idols and pandals. Images by Avishek Mitra.

Anjali Jewellers unveils metallic jewellery of Devi

Sep 29, 2018, at 10:56 pm

Anjali Jewellers and Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durgotsav Samity have formally announced Durga Puja 2018 by unveiling an eloquent metallic jewellery of Devi. A first of its kind auction of the jewellery will be organized during Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Fanetta launches puja collection in presence of Sudipa Chatterjee

Sep 29, 2018, at 10:41 pm

Fanetta 'Crowned with laurels', a unique multi label designer store by budding designer Abhishruti Dutta, has recently launched their puja collection in presence of television personality and screenplay writer Sudipa Chatterjee. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Toronto's India Day Parade pays tribute to Indian multiculturalism

Aug 21, 2018, at 01:35 pm

Toronto's downtown turned into a celebration square on Sunday (Aug 19, 2018) for India's 72nd Independence Day as Panorama India, with the support of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, hosted the 19th India Day Grand Parade at Nathan Phillips Square. Bollywood actor Jimmy Sheirgill marshalled the 20-float parade that began at the square before moving down Dundas and Yonge Street, and back along Queen. Dinesh Bhatia, Consul General of India in Toronto, inaugurated the festival.

Amit Shah attacks Mamata in Kolkata Rally

Aug 11, 2018, at 05:39 pm

Attacking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the illegal immigrants and vote bank politics, BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday (Aug 11, 2018) addressed a rally of its youth wing in Kolkata, thundering that the huge gathering proved that there is going to be a change in West Bengal. He attacked the TMC chief over NRC as expected. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Soccer for a Cause

Aug 04, 2018, at 06:34 pm

CRY – Child Rights and You, one of India’s leading NGOs working for child rights, organised a tournament called Aon-CRY Soccer for Child Rights in Bangalore, where teams from 23 Corporate Bigwigs locked horns all day on Aug 4t to grab the Champion’s trophy and yet championing child right.  

Mamata Banerjee joins Rath Yatra celebration in Kolkata

Jul 14, 2018, at 06:45 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee graced the inauguration of the ISKCON Rath Yatra celebration in Kolkata on Saturday (July 14, 2018). Celebrities like actress-turned Trinamool Congress MP Moonmoon Sen, Bhagyashree and Tollywood actress Srabanti also attended the event among thousands of others. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Music of Chhandasi Creation's Abar Basanta Bilap launched

Jul 09, 2018, at 10:54 am

The music of Chhandasi Creation's Bengali film Abar Basanta Bilap, which has been directed by Rajesh Dutta and Ipsita Roy Sarkar, has been launched recently in the city. The launching event was graced by West Bengal Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, veteran actress Moon Moon Sen, actors Bihu Mukherjee and Anubhav Kanjilal.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Aqua Social Sundowrner fashion show presents luxury collection feel couture

Jun 28, 2018, at 06:43 pm

Aqua Social Sundowrner fashion show presented luxury collection feel couture by Souvick S on Sunday. The fashion show was curated by Kaushik and Rajat. Images by Avishek Mitra

ISKON Kolkata hosts Jagannath Snana Yatra 2018

Jun 28, 2018, at 06:37 pm

ISKON Kolkata on Thursday (June 28, 2018) organised the Jagannath Snana Yatra 2018 in the city of joy

Urvashi Rautela launches electronics store Tech adda in Kolkata

Jun 16, 2018, at 12:04 pm

Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela launched electronics store Tech adda in Kolkata on Friday (Jun 15, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Bhaijaan Elo Re star-cast launches Ramadan special menu with underprivileged children

May 25, 2018, at 05:32 am

The star-cast of upcoming Bengali film Bhaijaan Elo Re, Srabanti Chatterjee and Payel Sarkar, along with director Joydip Mukherjee launched a special menu for Ramadan with underprivileged children of Hope Foundation at The GT Route, a multi-cuisine restaurant of Jameson Inn Shiraz, Kolkata on Saturday (May 19, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Title track of Uma launched in Kolkata

May 21, 2018, at 08:11 pm

The title track of upcoming Bengali film Uma was launched in presence of several actors and singers on Saturday (May 19, 2018). Tollywood actors Srabanti Chatterjee, Rudranil Ghosh, Sayantika Banerjee, director Srijit Mukherji, singer Rupankar Bagchi were present at the launch. Uma is slated to release on Jun 8 under the banner of SVF Entertainments . Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sourav Ganguly named Kraft Heinz Complan’s West Bengal brand ambassador

May 11, 2018, at 11:54 pm

Kraft Heinz Complan’s new brand campaign focuses on protein and its deficiency amongst kids. Ex-Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has been brought on board as the brand ambassador for West Bengal.  Sankalp Potbhare, MD kraft Heinz, addressed the media and talked about the hidden hunger and protein deficit amongst Indian kids and how Complan is trying to bridge the gap by providing better nutrition through their health drink. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Mahindra & Mahindra launches new range of tractors

May 05, 2018, at 11:04 pm

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has launched the technologically advanced range of tractors in Kolkata on Friday (May 4, 2018). Shubhabrata Saha Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing,Farm Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., was present at the launching event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Kartik Aaryan launches Skechers' next generation transition running shoes Go Run 6

May 05, 2018, at 10:51 pm

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has launched American footwear company Sketchers' next generation transition running shoes, GO RUN 6, in the city on Friday (May 4, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Kolkatans pay tribute to Satyajit Ray on his birth anniversary

May 03, 2018, at 05:27 am

With Wednesday (May 2, 2018) marking the birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray, several people from different walks of life paid tribute to the legendary filmmaker at his house in Kolkata in the presence of his son Sandip Ray. On this occasion, a book on his film 'Chiriyakhana' was also launched.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata metro harassment: Protesters indulge in hugging at Tollygunge station

May 03, 2018, at 05:23 am

Kolkata youth in huge number came out to protest against the moral policing that the city witnessed on Monday night where a couple was allegedly harassed and beaten up by mob for hugging each other in a Kolkata metro train. In an act to protest against the moral policing, protesters were seen hugging each other at Tollygunge metro station holding placards raised in support of public display of affection. Some were also seen hugging inside the train compartments.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Fashion brand Max launches new summer collection

Apr 18, 2018, at 09:02 pm

With the onset of summer, fashion brand Max launched its new collection for the season last week. Anjan Dutt and Anindya Chatterjee, the lead actors of Bengali film Aami Ashbo Phirey, were present to grace the occasion. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Voylla unveils new line of jewellery, recreates Bengali art form Kantha

Apr 17, 2018, at 08:05 pm

Indian jewellery brand Voylla unveiled its new line of jewellery by recreating Bengali art form Kantha on Friday (Apr 13, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

West Bengal: Lalgarh forest tiger found dead

Apr 13, 2018, at 11:00 pm

A matured Royal Bengal Tiger, which was captured by a camera-trap in Lalgarh forest in West Bengal's West Medinipur district in March, was found dead at Baghghora forest in Lalgarh on Friday (Apr 13, 2018) morning. Images by IBNS.  

Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly interact, share moments in Kolkata

Apr 08, 2018, at 03:17 pm

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his predecessor Sourav Ganguly have interacted and shared several lights moments in Kolkata on Saturday (Apr 7, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Agrimitra Paul launch refurbished boutique Bunkaari India

Mar 28, 2018, at 02:00 am

Award winning poet-novelist Nabaneeta Dev Sen and fashion designer Agnimitra Paul launched the refurbished boutique Bunkaari India in Kolkata on Friday (Mar 23, 2018). The refurbished Bunkaari India has been launched with attire collections of both men and women.