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After 25 years, Pakistan Army admits its involvement in Kargil War | 'I am truly delighted': Rahul Gandhi gets warm welcome in US's Texas | Directors' body suspends Bengali filmmaker Arindam Sil over sexual harassment allegations | Ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh's aide Prasoon Chatterjee, who was seen at crime scene, detained by ED in money laundering case | Former Delhi minister and AAP MLA Rajendra Gautam joins Congress | Kangana Ranaut announces her film Emergency postponed, says 'still waiting for CBFC certification' | ED raids ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh and others' residences in money laundering case | Supreme Court likely to hear RG rape-murder case on Sept 9 | 'A portion of the police is criminalised, corrupt and politicised': Bengal Guv on RG Kar case | Sandip Ghosh ordered renovation work at RG Kar Hospital a day after junior doctor's rape-murder: Report

Workers celebrate Vishwakarma Puja in India

Sep 18, 2015, at 05:09 pm

Kolkata, Sept 18 (IBNS) Workers in India on Friday celebrated Vishwakarma Day, dedicating it to Lord Vishwakarma, the Divine Architect. According to the Vedas, Lord Vishwakarma is believed to be one of the fourteen precious things that emerged during the ‘Samudra Manthan’ (Churning of the Ocean) and served as a master architect, building several important palaces and halls for the Gods.Images By Subhodeep Sardar/ IBNS.

Parambrata graces marine cosmetology launch

Sep 17, 2015, at 06:34 pm

Tollywood actor Parambrata Chatterjee at the event of Solace which introduced for the first time in Kolkata Thalgo (from France), the world leader in marine cosmetology. Mrs. Yashodhara Khaitan, Director, Solace, was present at the function on Wednesday (Sept 16, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Lenovo announces Start Up With Lenovo

Sep 17, 2015, at 06:31 pm

Computer manufacturer Lenovo on Wednesday (Sept 16, 2015) announced the launch of its new initiative-'Start-up With Lenovo' in West Bengal to increase computer penetration in the state which is below the national level. The Director (Marketing) of Lenovo India Bhaskar Choudhuri and the General Manager (East) of the company Niraj Pancholi were present at the announcement event here in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Rituparna glams up Shyam Sundar Co launch

Sep 17, 2015, at 06:28 pm

Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers launched their latest designer gold jewellery collection and the new diamond collection ‘Troyee’ in Kolkata recently (Sept 15, 2015). The collection was inaugurated by the star cast of Bengali film ‘Aro Ekbar’- Rituparna Sengupta and Sayani Ghosh. ‘Troyee’ is a contemporary and light weight collection of diamond studded gold jewellery which is inspired by the forms of Goddess Durga, Saraswati and Lakshmi. Images by Avishek Mitra

Tanishq launches second Farah Khan Ali collection in Kolkata

Sep 17, 2015, at 06:21 pm

Kolkata, Sept 17 (IBNS): Tanishq, India’s largest jewellery brand, on Tuesday launched the second edition of the Farah Khan collection, in Kolkata, unveiling exclusively designed jewellery by celebrity jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali. Images by Avishek Mitra

Shahid, Alia attends Mithibai college fest

Sep 17, 2015, at 06:17 pm

Actors Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt recently attended Mithibai college fest. 'Shaandaar' stars Shahid and Alia in lead and is directed by Vikas Bahl. 'Shaandaar' is all set to release on Oct 22.

Rohan Bopanna prepares for Davis Cup clash

Sep 17, 2015, at 06:07 pm

Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna was busy practicing for the Davis Cup at the RK Khanna Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday (Sept 16, 2o15).

'Rajbhasha Pakhwada' organized by Press Information Bureau

Sep 16, 2015, at 10:49 pm

The Addl. Director General (M&C), PIB, Kolkata Debajan Chakrabarti addressing at the ‘Rajbhasha Pakhwada’ organized by Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Kolkata on September 16, 2015. The Director (M&C), Dr. H.R. Keshavamurthy, Dy. Director, Shri S.K. Mohapatra and noted Hindi journalist Shri Raj Mithalia are also on the dias. (DSC_2650_01 & DSC_2658_01)

Kolkata: Left's youth and students wings hold protest march

Sep 16, 2015, at 10:46 pm

Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS): Agitating several issues and demanding transparency in upcoming Primary Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), the Left youth and student wings including the Student Federation of India (SFI) and Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) hosted a protest rally in Kolkata on Tuesday.Image by Deepayan Sinha/IBNS

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addresses Air veterans during Air Force Association annual day

Sep 16, 2015, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) addressed the Air Force Association at their annual day at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park in New Delhi on Tuesday.

PM Narendra Modi meets Sri Lankan PM

Sep 15, 2015, at 08:50 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on September 15, 2015.

Glitz and glamour galore in the second edition of Stagecraft Awards in Kolkata

Sep 15, 2015, at 06:58 pm

Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS) Often we go gaga over a movie star, admiring him for his larger-than-life character or her perfectly delivered lines in an emotional sequence but seldom do we realize the hard work they put in that makes a movie worthwhile for us, the viewers. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

Sanjana Jon's collection sizzles ramp at Kingfisher Ultra Bengal Fashion Week

Sep 14, 2015, at 07:36 pm

Designer Sanjana Jon's collection sizzled the ramp at Kingfisher Ultra Bengal Fashion Week on Saturday (Sept 12, 2015) at Hotel Novotel in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Jattinn Kocchhar showcases collection at Kingfisher Ultra Bengal Fashion Week

Sep 14, 2015, at 07:33 pm

Designer Jattinn Kocchhar showcased his collection at Kingfisher Ultra Bengal Fashion Week on Saturday (Sept 12, 2015) at Hotel Novotel, in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Hari Anand showcases collection at Kingfisher Ultra Bengal Fashion Week

Sep 14, 2015, at 07:30 pm

Models donning designer Hari Anand's collection scorched the ramp of Kingfisher Ultra Bengal Fashion Week on Saturday (Sept 12, 2015) at Hotel Novotel in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Cycle Heritage Quiz enthralls audience in Kolkata

Sep 14, 2015, at 07:24 pm

Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS) : 'Cycle Heritage Quiz', presented by Cycle Pure Agarbathies, the world's largest incense stick brand on Saturday returned to Kolkata with its 5th edition at the Kalamandir Hall. Cycle Heritage Quiz is the only quiz in the country focusing solely on the Heritage of India.

Gallery Sanskriti organizes 'Disappearing Dialogues' exhibition in Kolkata

Sep 13, 2015, at 02:45 am

Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS): Kolkata's popular art gallery Gallery Sanskriti is currently hosting ‘Disappearing Dialogues’, a two day solo art exhibition by artist Nobina Gupta. The theme ‘Disappearing Dialogues’ will display a series of interactive artwork about nature, people and objects enticing the viewers to wake up to the call of disappearing bio-diversities, cultural tradition, ethnic lifestyle and antiques.

Kolkata: Sharbari Datta showcases her collections at Kingfisher Ultrla Bengal Fashion Week

Sep 12, 2015, at 07:33 pm

Fashion designer Sharbari Datta showcased her collections at the Kingfisher Ultrla Bengal Fashion Week in Kolkata on Friday (Sept 11, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitr/IBNS

Kolkata hosts Kingfisher Ultrla Bengal Fashion Week

Sep 12, 2015, at 07:30 pm

Models walked the ramp at Kingfisher Ultrla Bengal Fashion Week in Kolkata on Friday (Sept 11, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Models walk the ramp at Kingfisher Ultrla Bengal Fashion Week

Sep 12, 2015, at 07:06 pm

Models sizzled the ramp at the Kingfisher Ultrla Bengal Fashion Week which started from Friday (Sept 11, 2015) at Hotel Novotel. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

"The G T Route" opens in Kolkata

Sep 12, 2015, at 06:57 pm

The G T Route opened its door for foodies of Kolkata recently. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

Starmark, Stagecraft host short plays based on Roald Dahl's stories in Kolkata

Sep 12, 2015, at 06:53 pm

To celebrate the 99th birth anniversary of master storyteller Roald Dahl on Sept 13, popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Stagecraft,presented Taste, Lamb to the Slaughter and Mrs. Bixby's Coat the dramatized versions of three of Roald Dahl's most popular and acclaimed stories in Kolkata on Friday (Sept 11. 2015). Images by Subhodeep Sardar

Madhur Bhandarkar promotes 'Calendar Girls' in Kolkata

Sep 12, 2015, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata, Sept 11 (IBNS): Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has said the lives of calendar girls inspired him to make his upcoming film 'Calendar Girls'.

Xiaomi India Head Manu Jain interacts with media in Kolkata

Sep 11, 2015, at 11:19 pm

Manu Jain- India Head, Xiaomi, spoke to the media as he interacted on the company’s success and future plans in India during a press meet on Wednesday (Sept 9, 2015) in Kolkata Images by IBNS

Samsung hosts 'Witness the next gen smartphone experience' session in Kolkata

Sep 11, 2015, at 11:15 pm

Manu Sharma, Director- Mobile Business, Samsung India, interacted with the media on Thursday (Sept 10, 2015) during the ‘Witness the next gen smartphone experience’ in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Ashutosh Sharma addresses at Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organization (NATMO)

Sep 10, 2015, at 10:56 pm

The Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India Prof. Ashutosh Sharma addressing at Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organization (NATMO), DST, Government of India in Kolkata on September 10, 2015. Other dignitaries are also seen.

Aditi Rao Hydari features on Smart Life Magazine cover

Sep 10, 2015, at 10:54 pm

Aditi Rao Hydari has appeared in the cover of Smart Life Magazine for this month.

Richard Hay, George BakeR meet PM Narendra Modi

Sep 09, 2015, at 07:42 pm

The Anglo Indian MPs Richard Hay and George Baker call on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on September 08, 2015.

Congress hosts rally in Kolkata

Sep 09, 2015, at 07:38 pm

Kolkata, Sep 8 (IBNS): The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee held a protest rally to state's main administrative building Nabanna on Tuesday in Kolkata.

Raveena celebrates Janmasthami

Sep 09, 2015, at 07:35 pm

Tehseen Poonawalla and actress Raveena Tandon celebrated Janmasthami in Kothrud Pune recently. The event saw a huge crowd of more than 10,000 fans assembling at the venue.