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
In Images: Pancha Kali worshipped in a pandal in Jadavpur, Kolkata
Oct 21, 2025, at 11:31 pm
A pandal in Jadavpur, Kolkata, worships the five forms of the Hindu goddess Kali, collectively known as Pancha Kali, as part of Kali Puja celebrations. Photo: Sujoy Dhar/IBNS
In Images: Girls showcase self-defence skills during Kali Puja celebrations in Kolkata
Oct 21, 2025, at 11:00 pm
Girls perform a self-defence demonstration with bamboo sticks during celebrations for the Hindu festival of Kali Puja outside a pandal in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Navy personnel at INS Vikrant
Oct 20, 2025, at 03:15 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka). Photo: PIB
In Images: Fire breaks out at Dhaka Airport's cargo section
Oct 19, 2025, at 12:04 am
A major fire broke out in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, on Saturday. Photo: Kamal Das
In Images: Artists craft Kali’s fierce attendants, Dakinis and Yoginis, ahead of the festival
Oct 18, 2025, at 11:18 pm
An artist decorates clay idols of Hindu mythological characters Dakinis and Yoginis, who are worshipped alongside the goddess Kali during the Kali Puja festival, at a roadside workshop in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s Kumartuli sends out Kali idols ahead of the festival
Oct 18, 2025, at 11:02 pm
Idols of the Hindu goddess Kali make their way from the workshops of Kumartuli to various pandals across the city ahead of Kali Puja in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata jewellers see festive rush on Dhanteras
Oct 18, 2025, at 10:47 pm
Shoppers crowd jewellery showrooms in Kolkata to buy gold ornaments during Dhanteras, the festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS