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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.

Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter shoot at Victoria Memorial for Dhadak

Mar 27, 2018, at 07:08 pm

Late Bollywood icon Sridevi's daughter Janhvi Kapoor and actor Ishaan Khatter were shooting for their upcoming Hindi film Dhadak at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on Monday (Mar 26, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Jhanvi Kapoor shoots in Kolkata for her debut film Dhadak

Mar 24, 2018, at 05:39 am

Late Bollywood icon Sridevi's daughter Jhanvi Kapoor is all set to make her debut in the Hindi film industry with Dhadak. The debutant actress was in the city to shoot for her upcoming film on Friday (Mar 23, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Starbucks opens its stores in Kolkata

Mar 22, 2018, at 02:29 am

American coffee house chain Starbucks has finally opened its stores in Kolkata in a star-studded gathering on Tuesday. Starbucks, which has kept its feet in Kolkata for the first time, opened three stores on the same day in a city which eagerly waited for the chain to open shops here. Tata Starbucks Private Limited which opened the coffee shops is a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Global Beverages and Starbucks Coffee of the US. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Kerala Tourism holds interactive session in Kolkata

Mar 19, 2018, at 06:57 pm

The Kerala Tourism has recently held an interactive session to share the plans for the year along with the new initiatives in God's own country.

Yami Gautam visits Kolkata, promotes new range of Samsung phones

Mar 18, 2018, at 06:26 am

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam visited Kolkata to promote the new range of Samsung phones, S9 and S9+, on Friday (Mar 16, 2018). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Motorola brings shopping experience to Kolkata with store Moto Hub

Mar 15, 2018, at 03:51 am

Motorola has brought all its products in one store Moto Hub in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Jaguar Land Rover India inaugurates new showroom in Kolkata

Mar 15, 2018, at 03:44 am

Jaguar Land Rover India has announced the opening of Lexus Motors’ new showroom facility in the Rajarhat area of Kolkata recently. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sanmarg holds Aparajita 2018 in Kolkata

Mar 15, 2018, at 03:30 am

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji and other personalities in diverse fields were awarded by Aparajita 2018, which was organised by leading Hindi daily Sanmarg, in Kolkata on Tuesday (Mar 13, 2018). Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Bhamla Group announces launch of first retail store of Beauty Palace in Kolkata

Mar 09, 2018, at 02:57 am

Bhamla Group has announced the launch of their first retail store of India’s largest professional and consumer cosmetics product enterprise Beauty Palace in Kolkata. Images by IBNS  

TVS Motor Company launches its first 125cc scooter in Kolkata

Mar 08, 2018, at 02:14 pm

TVS Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, today, unveiled its first 125cc scooter, TVS NTORQ 125 in Kolkata recently. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

ILPA organises fashion show in Kolkata

Mar 05, 2018, at 08:27 pm

Indian Leather Product Association (ILPA) has organised a fashion show in Kolkata recently. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata women drivers throng Mahindra Extreme U

Mar 05, 2018, at 08:00 pm

Kolkata, March 3 (IBNS): Kolkata experienced Xtreme U- a one of its kind off- road event for women drivers of the city between March 3 and 4. Images by IBNS  

Sambhavana: Celebrating new directions in Indian dance

Mar 05, 2018, at 07:44 pm

Sapphire Creations Dance Company, Kolkata has marked the completion of its 25th anniversary year with a two day meet in March, 2018, “Samabhavana”. Images by IBNS

Pickle on the streets: Dancing interventions in public spaces

Mar 02, 2018, at 03:02 am

Award-winning choreographer from Edinburgh, Janis Claxton, has carried out dancing interventions on Chitpur Road in Kolkata on Saturday (February 24, 2018). Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata celebrates festival of colours

Mar 01, 2018, at 11:37 pm

People of Kolkata, better known as city of joy, have hit the streets to bathe themselves in colours to participate in the Dol Utsav.