Pramila Rani Brahma calling on the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment

Jul 31, 2017, at 11:18 pm

Minister of Welfare of Plain Tribes and BCs of Assam, Pramila Rani Brahma calling on the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawar Chand Gehlot, in New Delhi on July 31, 2017.

Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Minister of State for Home Affairs

Jul 31, 2017, at 11:15 pm

Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge), Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju witnessing the signing ceremony of an MoU between BSF (Border Security Force) and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation), in New Delhi on July 31, 2017. The DG, BSF, K.K. Sharma and the MD & CEO, NSDC, Manish Kumar are also seen.

Conrad Sangma meeting the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C)

Jul 31, 2017, at 11:12 pm

A delegation from Meghalaya led by the Member of Parliament,Conrad Sangma meeting the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on July 28, 2017.

Chaudhary Birender Singh addressing at the flag-off ceremony of the 12th Slum Yuva Daud

Jul 31, 2017, at 11:10 pm

Union Minister for Steel, Chaudhary Birender Singh addressing at the flag-off ceremony of the 12th Slum Yuva Daud, from M.M. Road, Jhandenwalan Devi Mandir to Ajmal Khan Park Gate No 3, Karol Bagh, in New Delhi on July 30, 2017.

Cast of Billu Rakkhosh launches trailer

Jul 31, 2017, at 08:57 pm

Star cast of upcoming Tollywood film Bilu Rakkhosh, directed by Indrasis Acharya was launched on Monday (July 24, 2017) in Kolkata. Present at the launch were lead cast Koneenica Banerjee, Joy Sengupta, Kanchana Moitra, composer Joy Sarkar and singer Jayati Chaakraborty.

Rakshak Foundation to promote sale of jute products made by West Bengal correctional home inmates

Jul 29, 2017, at 07:23 pm

Kolkata, Jul 29 (IBNS): Rakshak Foundation, in association with the Directorate Of Correctional Services, West Bengal, recently launched jute products made by the inmates of Correctional Services under the theme 'Jute Story Beyond Bars" . Pics by Subhodeep Sardar

Union Minister releases ASSOCHAM report

Jul 26, 2017, at 10:50 pm

The Union Minister of State for HRD (Higher Education) Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey releasing a report by ASSOCHAM India on "Transforming Lives Through Education and Innovation cum Education Excellence Awards 2017" in Kolkata on July 25, 2017.

Sonam Kapoor walks down ramp for Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla

Jul 23, 2017, at 12:06 am

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor walked down the ramp for designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla in New Delhi on Friday (July 21, 2017).

Ilish Festival at 6 Ballygunge Place

Jul 19, 2017, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata, Jul 19 (IBNS): Rush to Kolkata's popular restaurant 6 Ballygunge Place for a date with Bengal's famous fish, the Hilsa or Ilish. Some of the not-to-be-missed dishes at the 'Ilish Festival' are 'Kancha aam diye Ilish macher Roll', 'Ilish Amrar Tok', and 'Ilish Beguner Dolma'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Celebrity style and beauty professionals coach guests about fashion and trends

Jul 13, 2017, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata, Jul 13 (IBNS): Celebrities Aginimitra Paul, Ushoshi Sengupta and Saachi Bhasin spoke on various aspects of skin care, sports fashion and trending styles for the youth at a programme organised by Kolkata's sports themed salon, Head Turners, on Wednesday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport introduces Wedding Vows

Jul 09, 2017, at 05:39 am

Kenneth Scott, General Manager, Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport introduced 'Wedding Vows' with real life couple-actors Debolina Dutta and Tathagatha Mukherjee- in Kolkata on Friday (July 7 , 2017). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Celebrating the king of fruits at Orko's Mango Festival

Jul 06, 2017, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata, Jul 6 (IBNS): Orko's, a popular Kolkata restaurant, located in the City Centre 1 Mall, is holding a Mango Festival until July 14.

Kolkata: Human rights bodies hold protest march against ban on rallies at College Square

Jun 27, 2017, at 10:27 pm

Several human rights organizations, led by Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR), held march in Kolkata on Tuesday (Jun 27, 2017 ) protesting state government's ban on mass meetings and rallies in city's famous protest and agitation hub College Square. Starting from Kolkata's downtown area Esplanade, the rally ended at College Square. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

U.S. Consulate Kolkata celebrates Students Visa Day

Jun 14, 2017, at 07:23 pm

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata hosted Student Visa Day on Thursday (June 8, 2016), a day to give only student visas. U.S. Consul General Craig Hall congratulated the students who are now becoming members of the U.S. higher education community. Applicants were treated to a festive atmosphere resembling a college fair with activities, networking, and refreshments. The venue was decorated with banners, maps of the United States where students pinned their destination.

Infosys Jaipur Development Center conducts fourth edition of Spark Catch Them Young

May 26, 2017, at 02:22 am

Infosys Jaipur Development Center (DC) is conducting the fourth edition of Spark Catch Them Young (CTY), a two-week program aimed at exposing bright high-school students to the world of Information Technology in the city. This decade long initiative by Infosys is designed to train Government and Private high school students through a summer vacation program at the Infosys’ campuses across the country. In order to ensure that students from high schools benefit from the program, the Spark Catch Them Young agenda is designed to focus on concepts relating to ICT and hands-on lab work. The courseware is aligned with World Skills IT competencies and the program focuses on opening a world of knowledge about computers to enhance the basic skill sets of these bright kids.

BJP rally to Kolkata Police headquarters lead to violence

May 25, 2017, at 11:11 pm

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): The March to Lalbazar by the West Bengal BJP on Thursday turn violent as police and BJP protesters clash. Images by Subhodeep Sardar

BJP takes out Lalbazar march

May 25, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) West Bengal BJP on Wednesday took out a 'March to Lalbazar' towards the Kolkata police headquarters to protest municipal polls atrocities of TMC. Images by Subhodeep Sardar

Kolkata Police lathicharge protesters, many injured

May 22, 2017, at 11:19 pm

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Protesters of the Left parties who took part in a march to state secretariat Nabanna, were injured when policemen and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel lathicharged them in Kolkata's downtown Esplanade and Maidan area on Monday afternoon. Glimpses of the police action during the day that did not spare the mediapersons and led to serious injuries of many. Images by Subhodeep Sardar

Deck 88: Chill out with friends at this new alfresco bar and cafe in Kolkata

Apr 26, 2017, at 10:26 pm

Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): Heritage luxury property, The Astor Kolkata, recently inaugurated its brand new alfresco Café and Bistro, Deck 88. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata: Shiraz Golden Restaurant launches Lucky Draw Of The Consumer Scheme

Apr 24, 2017, at 07:48 pm

Ishtiaque Ahmed, Partner, Shiraz Golden Restaurant, recently unveiled the “Lucky Draw Of The Consumer Scheme” as a part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Shiraz Golden Restaurant. Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul attended the event. Images by IBNS

KKR beat RC Bangalore at Eden Gardens

Apr 24, 2017, at 07:22 am

KKR beat RC Bangalore at Eden Gardens

Gauhar Khan visits Kolkata to attend Indian Fashion League press con

Apr 23, 2017, at 01:34 am

Actress Gauhar Khan recently attended the press conference of the Indian Fashion League in Kolkata recently.

Hamdard introduces RoohAfza Fusion

Apr 22, 2017, at 09:12 pm

Hamdard Laboratories India enters the ready-to-serve beverage segment with the extension of their 100-year old iconic brand RoohAfza. At an event held in Kolkata recently, Hamdard launched “RoohAfza Fusion” for its consumers, after a phenomenal test market exercise. RoohAfza Fusion is a combination of RoohAfza with pure fruit juice. In addition to the product concept the product formulation too is quite unique & comes from the Herbal/ Unani roots of RoohAfza. Images by IBNS

Jewellery brand unveils collection inspired by Indian classical music gharanas

Apr 22, 2017, at 08:58 pm

Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers unveiled Latest Line of Jewellery Collection “Bandish Aur Raagdari”. The specially crafted traditional and contemporary designer gold and diamond jewellery are inspired by the classical tradition, signature style and the cultural legacy of the Indian music Gharanas. Along with the city models, the newly curated collection was showcased by the Brand Ambassador, Indian Classical Vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty at the The Lake Club in Kolkata Images by IBNS

Aditi Rao Hydari features on Femina's May 2017 issue cover

Apr 21, 2017, at 12:51 am

Aditi Rao Hydari is on the cover of Femina's May 2017 issue. She has been styled by Akshita, with make up by Sandhya Shekar and hairstyle by Richard Wilkinson.

Babul Supriyo attends inaugural function of Digidhan Mela in Kolkata

Mar 31, 2017, at 07:32 pm

Babul Supriyo, the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, was present at the inaugural function of Digidhan Mela at Kolkata on Tuesday )March 28, 2017). He also delivered an address at the event.

Kolkata Pinkathon completes its first edition run with 3500 women participants

Mar 27, 2017, at 09:24 pm

Kolkata Pinkathon, empowering Indian women, an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for women and issues like breast cancer, successfully concluded first edition in Kolkata on Sunday (Mar 26.107) at Rangers Club, Maidan. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Transitional gastro brew pub 'Afra Tafri' launched in Kolkata

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:28 pm

Kolkata on Thursday (March 16, 2017) witnessed the launch of the transitional Gastro Brew Pub 'Afra Tafri' at Camac street. The owners have claimed to provide a mix of global cuisine, brewery and a vintage interior. Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, India’s first women bar tender Sathbi Basu and celebrity master brewer Ishan Grover were present to share their experience and talk about the new venture. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata: Classical music concert 'Basant Utsav' hosted at Jorasanko Thakurbari

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:13 pm

The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts Rabindra Bharati University on Friday (March 17, 2017) hosted Basant Utsav, a classical music concert in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata. Eminent artists like Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar (vocal), Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (mohanveena) and Hassan Haider Khan (shehnai) performed at the event. Images by IBNS

India celebrates the festival of colour

Mar 12, 2017, at 11:38 pm

India celebrates the festival of colour