Kolkata is a living character in my latest novel: Kunal Basu
Dec 30, 2015, at 06:05 pm
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS) For a Calcuttan living in Kolkata, a lot remains undiscovered and unspoken about, some of which were brought up in a discussion headed by Kunal Basu in a literary 'adda' in South City's Starmark outlet on Monday, where his new novel was released. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS
Dec 26, 2015, at 05:18 pm
People celebrated Christmas in Kolkata on Friday (Dec 25, 2015). The centre of attraction in the city was Park Street. The street is decked up with lights and it will remain till the 31st of December. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Dec 25, 2015, at 07:14 pm
While Christmas is the last of the big festivities that the people of Kolkata experiences since it comes at the fag end of the year, the tide of merry-making crashes abundantly against the Yule in a city known for its Christmas celebrations and the presence of an Anglo-Indian community still. Many things have changed over the years and many traditions remained the same. IBNS lensman Subhodeep Sardar captures glimpses of Park Street, New Market and other Christmas celebration hubs of Kolkata
Dec 24, 2015, at 07:32 pm
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi addresses the inaugural function to mark the opening of Vivanta by Taj in Guwahati on December 23, 2015.
Bappi Lahiri rocks Barbeque Nation
Dec 23, 2015, at 09:13 pm
Popular musician Bappi Lahiri brought back the Golden Era of discos at Barbeque Nation in Kolkata's Park Street area with 'Bollywood Disco Carnival'. Lahiri will groove with customers and guests at the popular food joint to kick-start the event. Images by IBNS
Soumitra Chatterjee launches Priyonkar Dasgupta's book on ghost
Dec 21, 2015, at 06:17 pm
Oxford Book Store, Kolkata on Saturday (Dec 19, 2015) hosted the book launch of ''The Speaking Ghost of Rajpur', a coming of age-tale of adventure and romance and a strange case of a speaking ghost by Priyonkar Dasgupta. The book was released by legendary award winning actor Soumitra Chatterjee and national award winning lyricist and director Anindya Chatterjee. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sand Art created on the Goa beach for ISL 2 Grand Finale
Dec 21, 2015, at 06:15 pm
Goa is ready for the Football Carnival on Dec 20, when FC Goa take on Chennaiyin FC for the coveted Hero Indian Super League trophy and a massive structure 20ft (W) and 4 ft (H), made of Sand has been created at the entrance of Candolim Beach Portraying the two teams battling out in the final.
Casa Kitchen to host a Mexo-Italiana Food Festival
Dec 20, 2015, at 09:32 pm
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS): Keeping in mind the upcoming festive season, Kolkata based restaurants are gearing up to offer some unique delicacies to the food lovers of the city. Casa Kitchen is all set to organise a twelve day long Mexo-Italiana Food Festival, a food festival that will merge Italian and Mexican delicacies.
British Council Kolkata hosts discussion on literature
Dec 10, 2015, at 06:25 pm
The British Council in Kolkata hosted a panel discussion on literature- "Neither Fish nor Fowl: The Poet-Novelist or Novelist-Poet"- on Tuesday (Dec 8, 2015). The programme was a part of the 6th University of East Anglia Creative Writing Workshop, supported by the British Council and Kolkata Literary Meet. Eminent authors Adam Foulds, Anjum Hasan and Amit Chaudhuri took part in the conversation with British Council East India's Director Sujata Sen. Images by IBNS
Abir Chatterjee pledges support towards 'IDroppedMyClothes' campaign
Dec 09, 2015, at 09:22 pm
Actor Abir Chatterjee and Director Arindam Sil on Dec 3, came forward in support of cloth manufacturer Turtle's latest humanitarian campaign in association with Concern India Foundation, 'IDroppedMyClothes', where the old clothes were donated to the poor. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.
Novotel set to entice food lovers this Christmas
Dec 09, 2015, at 09:12 pm
December brings in the joy of Yuletide, and to captivate the food lover's attention, Novotel launched their new Christmas menu, here on Tuesday (Dec 8). The price starts at Rs. 2200 (plus taxes) for a couple. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS.
Arup Raha attends Indian Air Force Leadership Seminar
Dec 04, 2015, at 06:58 pm
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha (sitting in centre) during Indian Air Force Leadership Seminar held at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi on Thursday (Dec 3, 2015).
Dec 03, 2015, at 10:25 pm
Naval Officer-in-Charge (WBG) Commodore Ravi Ahluwalia interacting with press as a part of ‘Navy Day’ celebration in Kolkata on Thursday (December 3, 2015).
Royal Shakespeare captivates audience with 'Twelfth Night' in Kolkata
Dec 03, 2015, at 06:17 pm
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS) English playwright William Shakespeare once wrote, "All the world's a stage" and it certainly was on Wednesday at the GD Birla Sabhaghar in Kolkata, where almost 4 centuries later the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) staged a production of one of the playwright's most cherished comedies, 'Twelfth Night' and enthralled the audience with a power-packed performance. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS.
Arrival of e-commerce websites has widen the scope in photography, feels Sanat Ghosh dean IIPK
Dec 03, 2015, at 03:03 am
Kolkata, Dec 2 (IBNS): International Institute of Photography Kolkata (IIPK) dean Sanat Ghosh said that he feels with the advent of e-commerce websites the passion for photography has now got transformed into a new career option.
“Ekta Chithi†- a Shruti Natak album launched in Kolkata
Dec 02, 2015, at 09:14 pm
Pandit Tanmoy Bose attended the launch of “Ekta Chithi†- a Shruti Natak album in Kolkata on Nov 29.
Karigar Haat brings nature into urban homes
Nov 28, 2015, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Karigar Haat 2015 - Art & Cultural Folk Festival has got off to a colourful start at the Central Park in Salt Lake.
Kolkata supports Aamir Khan remark on intolerance
Nov 28, 2015, at 09:15 pm
Bhasha O Chetana Samiti (Language and Awareness Forum), a Kolkata-based NGO held an event near Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata on Friday afternoon (Nov 27, 2015), to support Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's intolerance remark. Noted lawyer and CPI-M leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya was present at the event here. Images by IBNS.
Tata Motors showcases two Smart City Transport Ssolutions during the FAME India Eco Drive
Nov 27, 2015, at 10:13 pm
Tata Motors on Thursday (Nov 26, 2015) showcased two Smart City Transport Ssolutions during the FAME India Eco Drive, namely the Tata IRIS Electric & a Tata Motors Hybrid bus. Anant G Geete , Minister, HI&PE, Government of India, flagged off these vehicles at an event held in New Delhi.
IAF women pilots, vintage flight crew interact with Curtis
Nov 25, 2015, at 08:08 pm
A Boeing Stearman vintage air craft flown by ace aviator Tracey Curtis Taylor prior to a flight along with Indian Air Force vintage aircraft Tiger Moth at Air Force Station Hindan in Ghaziabad today. Ms Tracey Curtis Taylor is flying a Boeing Stearman from UK to Australia and had interacted with Vintage Flight Crew and IAF women pilots during her short stay at at Hindan today.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurates Def Com
Nov 24, 2015, at 05:48 pm
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurated Def Com 2015 on Monday.
Academy of Fine Arts hosts Black & White art exhibition by artist Saumi Nandy
Nov 23, 2015, at 08:57 pm
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS) Black & White, an art exhibition by artist Saumi Nandy, was inaugurated at the South art gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts on Sunday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Books make an individual : Bickram Ghosh
Nov 21, 2015, at 05:54 pm
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS) For Bickram Ghosh reading books is just not a therapeutic experience but also propels self-growth, the tabla exponent said on Wednesday.
Gallery K2 hosts Indo-Norwegian art exhibition in Kolkata
Nov 21, 2015, at 05:26 pm
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS) Kolkata's Gallery K2 played the perfect host for an Indo-Norwegian art exhibition by Norwegian artist Hanne Haukom and Avijit Mukherjee from Kolkata here on Friday.Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS
Vidya Balan unveils Jayasri Burman's book 'Antaryatra'
Nov 21, 2015, at 05:05 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Bollywood's national award winning actress Vidya Balan unveiled 'Antaryatra', a book written by Jayasri Burman and published by Gallery Sanskriti on Thursday in Kolkata.
Tavolozza art boutique unveils art show in association with ALL
Nov 20, 2015, at 09:38 pm
Tavolozza art boutique of Kolkata unveiled an art show in association with ALL Ladies League (ALL). Founded by three friends, Sanjeeta Ahmed, Surabhi Agarwal and Richa Dalmia, this contemporary art gallery exhibited their paintings about womanhood. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS.
New eatery 'What's Up!' launched in Kolkata
Nov 20, 2015, at 09:16 pm
'What's Up!', a new hangout zone was launched in Kolkata recently. What's Up! is set to entice customers with it's peppy ambiance and delectable dishes. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS.
Nov 20, 2015, at 08:14 pm
Funeral of Col Santosh Mahadik was held on Thursday with military honours. .
India-Rusia Joint Military exercise culminates
Nov 19, 2015, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS) A Joint Indo-Russian Military Exercise INDRA-2015 culminated in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges of Rajasthan on Wednesday.