Japan foreign minister Taro Kono calls on PM Modi
Jan 08, 2019, at 03:39 pm
The Foreign Minister of Japan, Taro Kono calling on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on January 07, 2019.
Jhulan Goswami and her team return home
Jan 01, 2019, at 06:55 pm
The Cricket Association of Bengal's Jt. Secretary Avishek Dalmiya, on behalf of the Association, welcomed Bengal women’s cricket team on their return on Tuesday (1.1.2019) at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The team returned after making history by winning BCCI Senior Women’s One Day League for the first time. Images by IBNS
The last journey of Mrinal Sen
Jan 01, 2019, at 06:17 pm
Leaving generations of movie lovers teary-eyed, legendary Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away in Kolkata on Sunday (Dec 30, 2018). He was 95. Here are the glimpses of his last journey from Peace World mortuary in Topsia for his cremation. Several actors of Bengali film industry like Prosenjit Chatterjee, Nandita Das,Aparna Sen and Anjan Dutt participated in the last journey of the icon. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Last journey of Indian filmmaking legend Mrinal Sen
Dec 31, 2018, at 12:55 pm
Legendary Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away in Kolkata on Sunday (Dec 30, 2018). He was 95. Glimpses of his last journey from his house in south Kolkata's Padmapukur Beltala region to Peace World mortuary in Topsia before his cremation after the arrival of his son Kunal from USA. He had wished not to be taken to film complex and cultural hub Nandan in Kolkata. Some of the actors of Bengali film industry like Mamata Shankar, Srila Majumdar and Biplab Chatterjee among others visited his residence. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Makers release Mukhomukhi trailer
Dec 29, 2018, at 07:32 pm
Trailer of Bengali movie Mukhomukhi has been released by its makers in Kolkata. The movie is directed by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr. Lotay Tshering
Dec 29, 2018, at 01:29 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr. Lotay Tshering, at the Joint Press Statement, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on December 28, 2018.
BS Dhanoa interacts with IAF and RSAF contingents of Ex AVIAINDRA-18 at Air Force Station Jodhpur
Dec 19, 2018, at 06:38 pm
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff along with Lt Gen Yuri Sushkov, Commander 4th State Testing and Training Centre, RFASF interacting with IAF and RSAF contingents of Ex AVIAINDRA-18 at Air Force Station Jodhpur today
VP M. Venkaiah Naidu in Hyderabad
Dec 16, 2018, at 10:53 am
The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the gathering after inaugurating the 32nd Hyderabad National Book Fair 2018, in Hyderabad on December 15, 2018.
Hublot unveils ICC CWC 2019 England & Wales Trophy to cricket fans in Kolkata
Dec 14, 2018, at 10:18 pm
Hublot with its partner Exclusive Lines, Kolkata on Friday (Dec 14, 2019) unveiled the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 England & Wales Trophy to select audiences.The trophy was unveiled by Ashok Goel, India Representative Hublot and Manish Dalmia of Exclusive Lines.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa meets officials in Japan
Dec 11, 2018, at 06:30 pm
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff presenting a memento to His Excellency Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Defence, Japan during his visit to Japan on 11 Dec 18
16th Kalpanirjhar International Short Fiction Film Festival inaugurated in Kolkata
Dec 04, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Goutam Ghose, renowned film director and chairman of Kalpanirjhar Foundation, Sanjay Budhia, MD, Patton, Damiano Francovigh, Consul General of Italy in Kolkata, Virginie Corteval, Consul General of France in Kolkata, Michael Feiner, Consul General of Germany in Kolkata and Friso Maecker, Director of Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan at the inauguration of 16th Kalpanirjhar International Short Fiction Film Festival in Kolkata.
16th Kalpanirjhar International Short Fiction Film Festival inaugurated in Kolkata
Dec 04, 2018, at 07:08 pm
Goutam Ghose, renowned film director and chairman of Kalpanirjhar Foundation, Sanjay Budhia, MD, Patton, Damiano Francovigh, Consul General of Italy in Kolkata, Virginie Corteval, Consul General of France in Kolkata, Michael Feiner, Consul General of Germany in Kolkata and Friso Maecker, Director of Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan at the inauguration of 16th Kalpanirjhar International Short Fiction Film Festival in Kolkata.
Max Fashion Winter Collection launch
Nov 26, 2018, at 10:55 pm
Director Mainak Bhaumik and his team from the upcoming film 'Generation Ami' were present at Max Fashion's Winter collection launch in Kolkata where the leading pair also participated in a fashion show.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim celebrated its 70th Raising Day in Kolkata
Nov 26, 2018, at 09:24 am
Cadets participated during National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim celebrated its 70th Raising Day at Fort William Sports Stadium in Kolkata on Nov 25, 2018.Images by IBNS
Singer Sonu Nigam visits Kolkata
Nov 25, 2018, at 02:55 pm
Singer Sonu Nigam was present in the city on Saturday. He was caught by IBNS outside a five-star hotel at the eastern metropolitan bypass in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Masaba Gupta premieres her first ever bridal collection in Kolkata
Nov 25, 2018, at 02:24 pm
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta premiered her first ever bridal collection at Shaadi by Marriott, an event which was hosted at the JW Marriott Kolkata in the city on Saturday (Nov 24, 2018). A fashion presentation by the House of Masaba was organised in the city. Masaba's collection, which is ode to the modern bride, was presented in the format of a wedding that began with a Marwari Sangeet and culminated in a Bengali marriage. The fashion show was graced by model and Bengali actress Rukmini Maitra, who walked the ramp wearing Masaba's latest bridal collection. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
L’Oréal Professionnel presents Indian Hairdressing Awards 2018-19
Nov 23, 2018, at 05:45 pm
L’Oréal Professionnel has created a platform in India to recognize hairdressers for their art and creative talent at a national level – the Indian Hairdressing Awards. This competition has been designed to handpick the best of hairdressing talent across four categories. The competition includes four regional rounds and a national finale. The East Region Final, which was held in Kolkata, gathered under one roof, the best of hairdressing talent from across the East. L’Oréal Professionnel had invited hairdressers from across the country to showcase their hair artistry in a creative category of their choice: Colour Trophy, Cut; Style, Young Colourist and Men’s Image. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Artists perform at 49th IFFI in Goa
Nov 21, 2018, at 01:48 pm
Artists performing at the inauguration of the 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2018), in Panaji, Goa on November 20, 2018.
PM Modi addresses gathering at Sultanpur, Gurugram
Nov 20, 2018, at 02:13 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressing the gathering, at Sultanpur, Gurugram, Haryana on November 19, 2018.
Nov 18, 2018, at 12:22 am
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi departs for Delhi after attending the inauguration ceremony of President, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, in Male, Maldives on November 17, 2018.
Nov 15, 2018, at 01:19 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in a group photograph with the winning teams, at the India-Singapore Hackathon 2018, in Singapore on November 15, 2018.
Nov 14, 2018, at 11:42 am
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, on the sidelines of East Asia Summit, in Singapore on November 14, 2018.
Nov 12, 2018, at 03:56 pm
As the annual film carnival- the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF)- got underway in the eastern city, IBNS captures the celebrities up close and personal from various events and venues of the festival. From Jaya Bachchan and Nandita Das to Alia Bhatt and the legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, the festival is a star-studded affair. This year (2018) well known Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi was also present with his film Muhammad : The Messenger of God. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Huge crowd joins Diwali celebration in Canada's Brampton
Nov 07, 2018, at 09:17 pm
More than 500 guests enjoyed the tune of Bollywood music with gourmet food of Bombay Palace in Canada's Brampton. Several guests including MP (Liberal) from Brampton West, Patrick Brown (Mayor elect of Brampton) and Consul General of India represented by D.P. Singh witnessed and joined to celebrate Diwali Kamal Khera.
Narendra Modi visits Uttarakhand on Diwali
Nov 07, 2018, at 06:00 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi interacting with the people on Diwali, at Harsil, in Uttarakhand on November 07, 2018.
PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers
Nov 07, 2018, at 01:10 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi celebrating Diwali with the jawans of the Indian Army and ITBP, at Harsil, in Uttarakhand on November 07, 2018.
Kolkata enjoys two-day NH7 Weekender Express
Nov 06, 2018, at 08:16 pm
Huge crowd gathered at Kolkata's Nicco Park to enjoy music festival NH7 Weekender Express on last Saturday and Sunday (Nov 3 and 4, 2018). On the first day, Poets of the Fall, Tiny Fingers, Lakkhichhara and Mahesh Raghunandan had performed while Switchfoot, Pentagram, aswekeepsearching and Ape Echoes featured in the festival on Sunday. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)
PM Modi meets the First Lady of the Republic of Korea, Kim Jung-Sook, in New Delhi
Nov 05, 2018, at 08:46 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi meeting the First Lady of the Republic of Korea, Kim Jung-Sook, in New Delhi on November 05, 2018.
Oct 29, 2018, at 02:02 pm
The Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture, Yuji Kuroiwa calling on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in Tokyo, Japan on October 29, 2018.
Oct 28, 2018, at 03:05 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe visiting the FANUC Corporation, at Yamanashi, Japan on October 28, 2018.
