Glimpses from Gangasagar Mela in Kolkata
Jan 15, 2024, at 08:20 pm
IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from Gangasagar Mela in Kolkata on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Kolkata pays rich tributes to music maestro Rashid Khan
Jan 10, 2024, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata paid rich tributes to singing maestro Rashid Khan on Wednesday (January 10, 2024). He died on Tuesday. He was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer at a hospital in Kolkata for several days. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
People in Kolkata welcome 2024
Jan 02, 2024, at 01:09 am
Kolkata joined the mood of merrymaking as people in the city welcomed 2024 on Monday January 1, 2024. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from Swara Samrat Festival of Indian classical music and dance
Jan 01, 2024, at 10:59 pm
One of India’s premiere festivals of Indian Classical Music and Dance, Swara Samrat Festival, popularly known as SSF, was held at Nazrul Manch, Kolkata, in December last year. IBNS brings glimpses from the three-day long classical music and dance extravaganza. (Photo courtesy: PR Team)
New Year celebration across the globe in pictures
Jan 01, 2024, at 06:58 pm
People across the globe welcomed New Year and bid adieu to 2023 on Sunday (December 31, 2023).
People enjoy last sunset of 2023 in Srinagar
Jan 01, 2024, at 01:47 am
SRINAGAR, DEC 31 (UNI):- A view of the last sunset of the Year-2023, in Srinagar on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy: UNI)
Kolkata celebrates Christmas as revellers throng dazzling Park Street
Dec 26, 2023, at 03:17 am
Kolkata, known for its passionate Christmas celebrations, came alive on Monday as enthusiastic crowds poured into the city's decked up sunset boulevard Park Street to soak in the spirit of Yuletide. Youngsters strummed guitars and jammed with each other as the daylong revelry extended from the city's green urban park Maidan to the happening Park Street and beyond, to the iconic Anglo-Indian neighbourhood Bow Barracks, which is a cluster of red houses in central Kolkata originally built as a garrison mess for the American soldiers during the World War I.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Surinder Films launches romantic musical Mon
Dec 20, 2023, at 05:25 am
Surinder Films on Tuesday launched its romantic music Mon, which is composed by music director duo Shiladitya Som, featuring Jaan Kumar Sanu and Srijla Guha. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata: CMRI celebrates 54th Foundation Day
Dec 20, 2023, at 05:19 am
The Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) celebrated the 54th Foundation Day in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Birla Fertility and IVF celebrates 2nd anniversary of Kolkata centre
Nov 30, 2023, at 07:34 pm
Birla Fertility & IVF celebrated the 2nd anniversary of their Kolkata centre on Wednesday. Dr. Souren Bhattacharjee and Dr. Swati Mishra addressed the media by sharing patient stories and milestones. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Grand opening of Glamour Institute of Fashion
Nov 30, 2023, at 07:22 pm
Filmmaker Arindam Sil, actress Sauraseni Maitra, popular fashion designer Abhisek Roy graced the grand opening of Glamour Institute of Fashion in Kolkata on Wednesday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Announcement press meet of 47th International Kolkata Book Fair
Nov 30, 2023, at 07:11 pm
The announcement press meet of the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair was held in Kolkata on Tuesday. Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner, East and North East India, Dr Debanjan Chakrabarti, Director, British Council, East and North East India, Tridib Kr Chatterjee, President, Guild, Sudhangshu Sekhar Dey, Hony. General Secretary, Guild were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Iconic buildings in Kolkata go blue to uphold children's rights as part of UNICEF programme
Nov 21, 2023, at 04:41 am
Iconic buildings and structures like Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building), Howrah Bridge, Metcalfe Hall, Birla Planetarium, Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata Press Club, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum and UNICEF office in Kolkata were lit up in blue light on Monday to espouse the rights of children for commemorating World Children's Day.
Bengali diaspora in UK celebrates Durga Puja in London
Nov 03, 2023, at 02:07 am
UK based Heritage Bengal Global, a not-for-profit organisation comprised of Bengali diaspora, celebrated the second edition of 'Thames Durga Parade' culminating in Vijaya Dashami (the last day of Durga Puja) with Durga idol display on the deck of the boat, along with bhatiali songs and dance. The parade was attended by the new British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata Andrew Fleming and his immediate predecessor Nick Low among other dignitaries. (Photo courtesy: Thames Durga Parade PR Team)
Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd conducted its first ever Naphtha Ship-to-ship transfer (STS)
Nov 01, 2023, at 10:02 pm
Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd conducted its first ever Naphtha Ship-to-ship transfer(STS) at sand heads, Haldia, on Monday (October 30), which is around 70 nautical miles from the shore. About 23,000 MT of Naphtha was transferred from LR1 mother vessel to MR size daughter vessel.
Vidya Balan inaugurates Senco Gold & Diamonds' new showrooms in Kolkata
Oct 28, 2023, at 08:18 pm
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan inaugurated Senco Gold & Diamonds' two new showrooms- at Kankurgachi and Hatibagan- in Kolkata on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from Kolkata's mega Durga Puja Carnival 2023
Oct 28, 2023, at 06:25 am
Like every year, Kolkata bid adieu to some of the famous and revered Durga Puja idols across the city with much pomp and merry through the mega carnival organised by the Bengal government on Friday. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present at the event as several popular puja organisers displayed their tableau showcasing the idols and cultural performances at the Red Road in presence of hundreds of spectators. Several celebrities from the Tollywood film industry like Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev and Rituparna Sengupta were also in attendance at the grand carnival.
Bengal bids adieu to Goddess Durga
Oct 25, 2023, at 12:42 am
The five-day-long Durga Puja carnival in West Bengal came to a close on Tuesday with the immersion of idols on ‘Vijayadashami‘ at Babughat in the river Hooghly and other rivers across the state. The immersion was preceded by 'Sindur Khela' (smearing vermilion on each other's faces) by the women. (Photos by Avishek Mitra / IBNS)
Oct 21, 2023, at 06:20 pm
Kolkata is gearing up for Dussehra, a major Hindu festival which is celebrated after Navratri. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Durga Darshan 2023: Kolkata's Best Pujos Walkthrough - Part 4
Oct 20, 2023, at 10:35 pm
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Oct 20, 2023, at 10:23 pm
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Oct 20, 2023, at 10:09 pm
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Ronaldinho in Kolkata amid Durga Puja festivities
Oct 17, 2023, at 05:46 am
Amid Durga Puja festivities, Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho was in Kolkata for a full day on Monday. (Images by Avishek Mitra)
Amit Shah inaugurates Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
Oct 17, 2023, at 05:38 am
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Ayodhya's Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal at Santosh Mitra Square in Kolkata on Monday. (Images: IBNS)
Heritage homes in Kolkata gear up for Durga Puja
Oct 13, 2023, at 07:48 pm
Heritage homes or 'Bonedi Bari' in Bengali in Kolkata, is gearing up for Durga Puja festivities. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Oct 13, 2023, at 05:16 am
'The Greatest Show on Earth' (GSOE) has introduced its new logo, featuring French Lady Alice Bonnafey as the Durga Puja Brand Ambassador on Thursday in Kolkata. The grand unveiling took place in the presence of Tollywood actress Ishaa Saha, actor Shantilal Mukherjee and GSOE founder Bodhisattwa Banerjee. This initiative is geared toward elevating the global recognition of Durga Puja and inviting foreign "culture explorers" to Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Ayodhya Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
Oct 12, 2023, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata’s Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja Committee came up with the idea of constructing Ayodhya Ram Temple-themed pandal this year. Foam and fibre are among the materials used to construct the pandal. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Oct 07, 2023, at 05:40 am
In a tribute to the vibrant culture and people of West Bengal, Asian Paints, which has been an inseparable part of Kolkata's vibrant Durga Puja celebrations through its initiative-Sharad Shamman, launched a special heritage-inspired festive pack for their luxury interior paint, Royale Glitz in presence of actors Abir Chatterjee and Sohini Sarkar. Additionally, the company has orchestrated a magnificent transformation of Kolkata's iconic tram from Tollygunge to Ballygunge into a living canvas, celebrating Kolkata tram’s 150th year.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
World of Sukumar Ray’s ‘Abol Tabol’ in Kolkata’s Durga Puja marquee
Oct 02, 2023, at 09:08 pm
Kolkata’s Hatibagan Nabin Pally is set to bring alive the world of eminent Bengali writer and poet Sukumar Ray’s ‘Abol Tabol’, which completes 100 years in 2023, in this Durga Puja.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS