In Images: Kolkata Pandal Honors Operation Sindoor
Sep 28, 2025, at 09:25 am
An idol of Goddess Durga awaits worship inside a pandal created by Young Boys Club in tribute to Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian armed forces after the Pahalgam attack, ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Drummers eye livelihood as Durga Puja festival set to begin
Sep 26, 2025, at 05:16 pm
Indian drummers, mostly farmers are from villages, perform to attract people waiting outside a railway station to be hired during Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, September 26, 2025. The five-day festival commemorates the slaying of a demon king by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri).
In Images: Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja in Kolkata
Sep 26, 2025, at 12:01 am
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Kolkata's Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja on Thursday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata's 236-Year-Old Shobhabazar Rajbari gears up for Durga Puja
Sep 25, 2025, at 11:46 pm
Goddess Durga is seen inside the 236-year-old Shobhabazar Rajbari in Kolkata ahead of the Durga Puja festival. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata's 260-Year-Old Baishnab Das Mullick Bari prepares for Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025, at 10:23 pm
Family members of Kolkata's Baishnab Das Mullick Bari decorate the chalchitra with traditional mythological paintings before adorning Goddess Durga, ahead of their 260-year-old Durga Puja festival on Wednesday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Artisan paints eye of Goddess Durga at Kolkata's 330-Year-Old Hara Kutir residence
Sep 24, 2025, at 09:57 pm
An artisan paints the eye of Goddess Durga inside Hara Kutir, a heritage house over 330 years old, ahead of the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: 3D Alpana Adorns Raj Krishna Mitra’s Dorjipara Home for Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025, at 01:01 pm
A vibrant 3D Alpana painted at the residence of Raj Krishna Mitra in Dorjipara, North Kolkata, adds a festive charm ahead of Durga Puja. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: 71st National Film Awards
Sep 24, 2025, at 12:16 am
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 71st National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday. South cinema icon Mohanlal received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award while Shah Rukh Khan, Vikram Massey and Rani Mukerji won their maiden National Awards at the ceremony. Photos: PIB.
In Images: 66 Palli Club brings Kerala’s sacred Theyyam to Durga Puja for the first time
Sep 23, 2025, at 07:42 pm
The 66 Palli Club in Kolkata will showcase Theyyam — the divine ritual dance of gods from North Malabar, Kerala — for the very first time in the history of Durga Puja on September 21, 2025. The centuries-old tradition, known for its elaborate chants, rituals, and vibrant performances lasting 8–10 hours, will mark the curtain-raiser of the club’s 75th Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: "Srotoswini": A Timeless Voyage at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja
Sep 22, 2025, at 11:19 pm
A stunning blend of past and present, Chorbagan Sarbojanin's 2025 Durga Puja theme, "Srotoswini", masterfully captures the eternal flow of time. Artist Subrata Mridha's creation showcases Maa Durga floating on a boat, a powerful symbol of enduring tradition and strength amidst the currents of change. The pandal, adorned with both ancient and modern clocks, invites you on a journey through epochs, reminding us that while time moves on, the essence of our heritage remains. This is more than just a festival; it's a profound artistic and philosophical statement—a must-see for a unique blend of creativity and tradition. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Dev, Idhika, others join Raghu Dakat's pre-puja celebrations
Sep 22, 2025, at 04:22 pm
Bengali film superstar Dev, other lead actors from upcoming Bengali film Raghu Dakat including Idhika Paul, Sohini Sarkar joined the pre-Durga Puja celebrations at The Nautilus by the Ganges in Kolkata. Photo: SVF
In Images: Kolkata's heritage palace Shobhabazar Rajbari hosts grand Durga vandana festival
Sep 22, 2025, at 12:47 pm
An artiste, Sumali Das, performs a dance at the International Durga Vandana Festival 2025, held at the historic 236-year-old Shobhabazar Rajbari (Royal Palace) in Kolkata on September 21, 2025. Over a hundred dancers participated in the event, celebrating the spirit of the upcoming Durga Puja festival. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
In Images: Kolkata Marks Mahalaya with Hooghly Tarpan and Durga's Chokkhudan
Sep 21, 2025, at 03:32 pm
Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja with traditional Mahalaya tarpan and the symbolic 'Chokkhudan' (painting of the eyes of the goddess) ceremony. The Hooghly river tarpan and Chokkhudan marks the start of Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata. Artisan Sanatan Rudra Pal is seen painting the eyes of Ma Durga. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: AI Meets Tradition: Kolkata Pandal Blends Technology with Durga Puja Spirit
Sep 21, 2025, at 12:20 pm
An artisan works on an artificial intelligence (AI)-themed pandal under construction ahead of the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, on September 20, 2025. The innovative fusion of tradition and technology showcases the evolving face of one of India’s grandest cultural celebrations. Photo/Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata Durga Puja pandal decks up in National Integration theme
Sep 20, 2025, at 03:58 pm
An artisan decorates a temporary pandal under construction in Kolkata on the theme of National Integration, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual celebration, beginning September 28 and concluding October 2, is among the most popular Hindu festivals, honoring goddess Durga as the symbol of power and the triumph of good over evil. Photo — Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In images: King Charles III hosts President Trump and First Lady Melania at State Banquet in Windsor
Sep 19, 2025, at 12:49 am
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the State Banquet with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, concluding his three-day UK state visit. Photo: X/British Embassy Washington
In images: Kolkata’s Kumortuli Sarbojonin Durga Puja 2025 pays tribute to cartoonist Narayan Debnath
Sep 19, 2025, at 12:12 am
Kolkata’s Kumortuli Sarbojonin Durga Puja pays tribute to Padma Shree Awardee Bengali cartoonist Narayan Debnath with the theme ‘Narayani Namastute’. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Nirmala Sitharaman addresses gathering on next-generation GST reforms in Kolkata
Sep 18, 2025, at 11:19 pm
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a gathering on next-generation GST reforms at the National Library, Kolkata, on Thursday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Trailer launch event of Victor Banerjee, Abir, Mimi, Ankush starrer Raktabeej 2
Sep 18, 2025, at 06:35 pm
The trailer of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's upcoming Bengali film Raktabeej 2 starring Victor Banerjee, Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty, Ankush Hazra was launched at Alipore Bodyguard Lines Auditorium in Kolkata on Tuesday. Along with the director duo, several lead actors including Abir and Mimi were present at the event. (Photo: Arpita Das)
In Images: Arjunpur Amra Sabai Club presents ‘Mukhamukhi’ theme this Durga Puja
Sep 18, 2025, at 12:09 am
Temporary under construction, Kolkata’s Arjunpur Amra Sabai Club gears up for Durga Puja with this year’s theme, “Mukhamukhi” (face to face), a stream of thought where no invisible wall stands between art and its audience. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Priest offers prayers to taxi during Vishwakarma Puja in Kolkata
Sep 17, 2025, at 04:14 pm
A priest performs rituals for a taxi as part of Vishwakarma Puja, the festival honoring the Hindu deity of architecture and machinery, in Kolkata on Sept 17, 2025. The festival, widely observed in eastern India, sees people worship their machines, vehicles, and computers, decorating them and offering prayers for smooth functioning and prosperity through the year. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata's Hazra Park Durgotsab celebrates 83rd year under the theme 'Drishtikon'
Sep 16, 2025, at 11:08 pm
Kolkata's Hazra Park Durgotsab steps into its 83rd year with the theme 'Dristikone' (Perspective). Established in 1942 under the vision of Subhas Chandra Bose, then Mayor of Kolkata Corporation, the Puja was conceived to embrace the marginalised who had long been excluded from mainstream celebrations. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Sourav Ganguly partners with Myntra to launch ethnic brand 'Souragya'
Sep 16, 2025, at 04:58 pm
Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly has launched his ethnic brand 'Souragya' in partnership with fashion e-commerce company, Myntra. The former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief walked the ramp unveiling the brand at a hotel in Kolkata on Monday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata's Tala Barowari Durga Puja 2025 brings theme ‘Madhusudan’ by artist Prashanta Pal
Sep 16, 2025, at 01:50 pm
Artisans decorate a pandal under construction for Tala Barowari Durga Puja in Kolkata. This year’s theme is Madhusudan, conceptualized by artist Prashanta Pal. The annual festival, running from September 28 to October 2, celebrates goddess Durga’s triumph of good over evil. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi attends Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata
Sep 16, 2025, at 12:32 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Kolkata on Monday, hosted by Headquarters Eastern Command. Based on the theme ‘Year of Reforms – Transformation for the Future’, it focused on driving transformative reforms across the Indian Armed Forces. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s Simla Sporting Club celebrates 50 years of Sholay
Sep 16, 2025, at 12:11 am
The Simla Sporting Club Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata showcases scenes, characters, and music from the 1975 Bollywood classic Sholay, marking the film’s 50th anniversary. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sep 15, 2025, at 12:52 am
The Shimla Byayam Samiti marks 100 years of Sarbajonin Durga Utsav with the theme “Revolutionary Shrine of Swadeshiyana,” saluting Bengal’s freedom spirit and the nationalist flame carried from Netaji to countless unsung heroes. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Sanatan Dinda gives finishing touches to Durga idol in Kolkata
Sep 14, 2025, at 08:12 pm
Artist Sanatan Dinda is giving finishing touches to an idol of Hindu goddess Durga in Purbachal Udayan Sangha, Kasba, Kolkata on Sunday (September 14, 2025). Durga Puja celebration begins across India from September 28 and will continue till October 2. It is one of the most popular festivals of the Hindu community. Kolkata remained the epicentre of the celebration. (Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
In Images: PM Modi inaugurates developmental projects during Manipur visit
Sep 13, 2025, at 09:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed gatherings Sunday during his Manipur visit, where he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated a series of developmental projects across Churachandpur and Imphal. Photo: PIB
In Images: Kolkata artisan crafts Durga Puja pandal highlighting acid attack survivors’ rights
Sep 13, 2025, at 01:03 pm
An artisan works on a Durga Puja pandal of Dakshindari Youth puja themed on acid attack victims and their rights, in Kolkata. The festival, beginning this year on Sept 28, celebrates goddess Durga as a symbol of power and the triumph of good over evil. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS