Best Pujos of Kolkata 2024: A walkthrough
Best Pujos of Kolkata 2024: A walkthrough
Glimpses from Bohurupi's grand music launch
Music enthusiasts gathered for the music launch event celebrating the unveiling of Windows Production's complete album of Bohurupi that brings together previously successful singles. The evening highlights the hits like Shimul Polash, Dakatiya Banshi, and Aaj Sara Bela, which have captured the hearts of listeners. Renowned artists AR Rahman and Shantanu Moitra extend their best wishes to the team, underscoring the significance of this celebration in the music community.
Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial celebrates Durga Puja
Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial is celebrating Durgotsab: Life, Culture, and Livelihoods, jointly organized with the Bengal Business Council. This event is celebrating the cultural, social, and economic significance of Durga Puja, which has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from RG Kar-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
A Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Kankurgachi area was themed after the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the city's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
West Bengal junior doctors ramp up protests over RG Kar case
The West Bengal junior doctors on Wednesday held a rally from College Square in North Kolkata to downtown Dharmatala scaling up their protests over the RG Kar rape-murder case, demanding justice for the victim and adequate security for medical fraternity from the government. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja
The last-minute touches and preparations are underway in Kolkata's Kumortuli as a few more days are left for the festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Hatibagan Nabin Pally prepares for Durga Puja
The Hatibagan Nabin Pally in Kolkata is gearing up for the grand festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Protest rally demanding justice for RG Kar victim continues on eve of Mahalaya
Even as the festive season of Durga Puja is knocking the doors, the cry for justice for the junior doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Hospital, is far from dying down. Kolkata stood witness to another round of protest in demand for justice on Tuesday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Premiere of Bengali film Bhargo in Kolkata
The premiere of Bengali film Bhargo starring Saurav Das, Prantika Das, Kharaj Mukherjee was held at a mall in Kolkata on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from trailer launch event of Dev, Swastika Mukherjee, Rukmini Maitra's Tekka
The trailer of Srijit Mukherji's Tekka starring Dev, Swastika Mukherjee,Rukmini Maitra, Paran Bandyopadhyay was launched at a mall in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Bhowanipur 75 Palli celebrates diamond jubilee this Durga Puja
Bhowanipur 75 Palli is set to commemorate its diamond jubilee year with a grand celebration of Durga Puja, showcasing a vibrant theme titled "Tobuo Tomar Kache Aamar Hridoy". The theme, crafted by renowned artist Shivshankar Das, will feature a mandap that embodies a rustic aesthetic, utilizing eco-friendly materials such as iron and asbestos sheets. It will be complemented by the intricate idol design by world-renowned artist Sanatan Dinda, ensuring a blend of tradition and modernity.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Protest held in Kolkata against Bengal govt's decision to discontinue tram services
A protest was organised in Kolkata on Thursday against the Bengal government's decision to discontinue the iconic tram services due to challenges posed by the city's traffic. Trams have been a part of Kolkata's landscape and heritage ever since 1873. Kolkata, the last city in India with a functioning tram system, will now only maintain the only route between Esplanade and Maidan.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mimi Chakraborty launches Tanishq's Durga Puja collection Aalo
Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty on Tuesday launched Tanishq's new jewellery collection, Aalo, for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Srijit Mukherji, Swastika Mukherjee, Dev grace song launch of Tekka
Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi, the first song from Bengali director Srijit Mukherji's upcoming film Tekka starring Dev, Swastika Mukherjee, Sreeja Dutta, was launched at a mega event in Kolkata on Monday. The song was launched on the occasion of Srijit's birthday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from trailer launch of Mithun Chakraborty, Debasree Roy starrer Shastri
The trailer of Mithun Chakraborty and Debasree Roy starrer upcoming Bengali film Shastri was launched by the makers at a grand event on Monday. Debasree Roy, other cast members including Saswata Chatterjee, Soham Chakraborty, Sauraseni Maitra were present at the event. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)