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Kolkata celebrates Swamiji's birthday

Jan 13, 2016, at 06:40 pm

Kolkata celebrated Swami Vivekananda's birthday on Tuesday (Jan 12, 2016).

Team Chorabali inaugurates digital art gallery in Kolkata

Jan 09, 2016, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): When art plays the central role, the vision thoughtlessly draws attention of the mass- be it celluloid or real canvas of an artist. So it was in the fitness of things when on Wednesday last, the cast of the upcoming Tollywood movie Chorabali and painters got together to inaugurate Gallery Green at Parvati Bhawan in south Kolkata's Rajdanga. Images by Suchismita Roy

The Astor in Kolkata hosts The Great Kebab Theatre

Jan 09, 2016, at 06:13 pm

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS) Kebab-e-Que, a restaurant at The Astor hotel in Kolkata popular for its mouth-watering Kebabs, is hosting a Kebab festival from Thursday.

Sachin Tendulkar attends Wazir's special screening

Jan 09, 2016, at 06:11 pm

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IBNS) Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra hosted a special screening of his film Wazir on Wednesday at a Mumbai suburban theatre, which was attended by cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar among others.

Emami Chisel Art brings to Kolkata ‘Crossing 60’, by distinguished artist Arpana Caur

Jan 06, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS) Emami Chisel Art sets off ‘Crossing 60’, the very first solo paperwork of eminent Indian artist Arpana Caur in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Arundati Ghosh inaugurating Mechanized Delivery System at GPO

Jan 06, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Chief Post Master General Arundati Ghosh addressing the gathering before inaugurating Mechanized Delivery System at GPO, Kolkata on January 5, 2015.

Kolkata gears up to celebrate 2016

Jan 01, 2016, at 08:08 pm

Kolkata is celebrating New Year eve as the city is gearing up to welcome 2016 on Thursday (Dec 31, 2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

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

Kolkata celebrates Christmas

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.

Christmas in Kolkata

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 25, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata's "Bagicha" restaurantis hosting a Kebab Festival on the occasion of Christmas and New Year. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Taj Vivanta opens in Guwahati

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).

Kolkata celebrates Navy Day

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