In Images: Kolkata gears up for winter as street markets bustle with warm wear
Nov 17, 2025, at 09:56 pm
As temperature plummets in Kolkata, retailers set up temporary roadside stalls to sell winter wear as people browse for warm clothing. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: India ride on spin bowling to corner South Africa on day 2 of Kolkata Test
Nov 15, 2025, at 08:33 pm
Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel wreaked havoc on South Africa reducing the visitors to 95-7 at stumps on day two of the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Earlier in the day, South African spin bowler Simon Harmer helped Proteas to bowl out India for 189. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: India dominate day 1 of first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens
Nov 15, 2025, at 12:42 am
India bowled out South Africa for 159 and finished at 37-1 at stumps on day one of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. (Photo by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: PM Modi celebrates NDA’s historic Bihar win with party cadres in Delhi HQ
Nov 14, 2025, at 11:35 pm
After historic NDA win in Bihar, PM Narendra Modi addressed triumphant karyakartas at party HQ in Delhi on Friday, linking success to the party’s ‘Mission Bengal’ ahead of 2026 elections.
In Images: Mamata Banerjee, Dev, Shantanu Moitra grace KIFF 2025 closing ceremony
Nov 14, 2025, at 06:25 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bengali film superstar Dev, music composer Shantanu Moitra and several others graced the closing ceremony of the 31st edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at Rabindra Sadan in Nandan area of Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: 31st KIFF closing ceremony in Kolkata
Nov 13, 2025, at 11:26 pm
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with director Srijit Mukherji, actor Dev and musician Shantanu Moitra, attended the closing ceremony of the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival at Nandan. Photo: CM House
In Images: Animal-lovers march in Kolkata after top court’s stray-dog directive
Nov 13, 2025, at 10:50 pm
Animal-welfare activists and supporters marched through Kolkata on Thursday, protesting Supreme Court of India directives that order stray dogs be removed from public spaces and relocated to shelters. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Gautam Gambhir seeks blessings at Kalighat Temple ahead of India-South Africa test
Nov 11, 2025, at 11:34 pm
India head coach Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at Kolkata’s iconic Kalighat Temple on Tuesday, seeking divine blessings for Team India ahead of the first Test against South Africa.
In Images: Glimpses from 31st KIFF at West Bengal film centre Nandan
Nov 11, 2025, at 03:05 pm
From a seminar on 'AI and the future of cinema' to press conferences on multiple films including Bengali flick Haloom to Cine Adda, the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is in full swing at West Bengal film centre Nandan. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
New Delhi blast: Security beefed up across Kolkata
Nov 11, 2025, at 12:49 am
In Images: Prosenjit, Parambrata at 31st KIFF; Nachiketa performs
Nov 10, 2025, at 04:01 pm
Bengali film veteran Prosenjit Chatterjee and actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay on Sunday visited West Bengal film centre Nandan on the occasion of the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) while singer Nachiketa performed at Cina Adda in the evening. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: ‘Fragment from the East’ director at 31st KIFF
Nov 09, 2025, at 07:23 pm
‘Fragment from the East’ director Erkan Yazıcı engaged audiences with insights and stories at the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival press conference held at West Bengal film centre Nandan in Kolkata on Sunday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: From cheers to honours — Kolkata hails World Cup hero Richa Ghosh at Eden Gardens
Nov 08, 2025, at 11:10 pm
Indian Women's World Cup winner Richa Ghosh was on Saturday felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Helmed by cricket icon Sourav Ganguly, CAB rewarded Richa with a golden bat and a cheque of Rs. 34 lakh while CM Mamata Banerjee honoured her with Banga Bhushan and the honorary DSP rank. Ex-cricketer Jhulan Goswami, state Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, Kolkata CP Manoj Verma, actress Mimi Chakraborty and other CAB officials were also present. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
KIFF 2025: Ritwick Chakraborty addresses media on Nadharer Bhela
Nov 07, 2025, at 05:13 pm
Bengali actor Ritwick Chakraborty addressed the media on his film Nadharer Bhela at the 31st KIFF at Nandan, Kolkata on Friday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Nov 07, 2025, at 05:07 pm
Veteran actress Madhabi Mukherjee inaugurated the centenary tribute exhibition on filmmaking legend Ritwick Ghatak at the 31st KIFF. Beena Banerjee, the daughter of actor Pradeep Kumar, and Ghatak’s son Ritaban were also present. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Polish diplomat Piotr Świtalski inaugurates exhibition at 31st KIFF
Nov 07, 2025, at 03:33 pm
Polish diplomat Piotr Świtalski inaugurated an exhibition paying tribute to Polish Centenarian Wojciech Has & Polish Cinematography in Posters at the 31st KIFF at Gaganendra Pradarshashala in Kolkata's Nandan on Friday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Devotees light-up the Ganges on Dev Deepawali in Kolkata
Nov 06, 2025, at 12:13 am
Devotees light oil lamps along the banks of the Ganges in Kolkata on the occasion of Dev Deepawali. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata glows in celebration of Dev Deepawali
Nov 05, 2025, at 08:25 pm
Devotees light lamps along the ghats and streets of Kolkata as the city celebrates Dev Deepawali. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Mamata Banerjee Leads Protest March Against SIR and NRC in Kolkata
Nov 04, 2025, at 07:21 pm
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee lead a protest rally against Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and NRC exercise, coinciding with the launch of the first phase of voter verification in West Bengal. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: SIR drive begins in Kolkata, BLOs tour localities
Nov 04, 2025, at 06:30 pm
Amid massive uproar, the BLOs started touring various localities in Kolkata as SIR started in 12 states including West Bengal on Tuesday (November 4). Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s christian community Observes All Souls’ Day
Nov 02, 2025, at 11:46 pm
The Christian community in Kolkata observes All Souls’ Day on Sunday with prayers and remembrance at cemeteries such as the Lower Circular Cemetery and the Bhawanipur Cemetery. Families decorate graves with flowers, light candles, and offer prayers that continue into the night, creating a solemn and reflective atmosphere. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Unity Concert 2025 brings iconic bands together in Kolkata
Nov 02, 2025, at 11:40 pm
The Unity Concert 2025 saw electrifying performances by legendary bands Fossils, Euphoria, Lakkhichhara, and Chandrabindoo, captivating the audience at Gitanjali Stadium in Kolkata.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: People honour the departed on All Souls’ Day in Kolkata
Nov 02, 2025, at 09:44 pm
People light candles and lay flowers on the graves of their relatives at a cemetery during All Souls’ Day in Kolkata on Sunday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Chandannagar Celebrates Jagadhatri Puja
Nov 01, 2025, at 12:15 am
Devotees gather at decorated pandals across Chandannagar to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata celebrates Halloween with themed costumes
Oct 31, 2025, at 12:53 am
People dressed in themed costumes take part in the Halloween Festival organised by Spandan, in Kolkata, India, on Thursday.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata Celebrates Jagadhatri Puja
Oct 31, 2025, at 12:43 am
Devotees gather at decorated pandals across Kolkata to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Darjipara Mitra Bari Gears Up for Its Centuries-Old Jagadhatri Puja in Kolkata
Oct 30, 2025, at 01:16 am
Legacy and devotion shine at Darjipara Mitra Bari preparing to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja. At Mitra Bari, Kolkata’s ninth-generation family readies for the puja. IBNS photos by Avishek Mitra.
In Images: Devotees gather for sandhya arghya on Chhath Puja in Kolkata
Oct 28, 2025, at 12:09 am
Hindu devotees hold offerings as they perform sandhya arghya on the banks of the river Ganges during the religious festival of Chhat Puja in Kolkata on Monday.
In Images: Devotees Gear Up for Chhath Puja in Kolkata
Oct 26, 2025, at 05:01 pm
Devotees collect free prayer materials ahead of Chhath Puja, a Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Dancers perform before Goddess Kali at a pandal in Kolkata
Oct 22, 2025, at 12:04 am
Dancers perform in front of a large clay idol of the Hindu goddess Kali inside the Amherst Street Sammilita Kali Puja pandal. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS