Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Kolkata
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Spiritual leader,humanitarian and founder of The Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visited Kolkata on Tuesday as citizens attended two events hosted by him in the city.
Polls 'merchandise' floods Kolkata markets
With Lok Sabha elections fever gripping the nation, T-shirts, umbrellas and other goods having different party symbols, faces of party leaders painted on them, are flooding markets. IBNS camera caught sellers busy selling such merchandise across the 'City of Joy' (Kolkata) on Monday (April 7, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Graphic novel version of 'Chakrapurer Chakkare' launched
Popular Bengali writer Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay launched the english graphic novel version of his literary work 'Chakrapurer Chakkare' at Kolkata's South Point High School on Monday (April 7, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
LS: Political leaders campaign in Kolkata
Political leaders from different political parties, including Somen Mitra of the Congress, Sudip Bandyopadhyay of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Rahul Sinha of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), campaigned for the Lok Sabha polls in Kolkata on Monday (April 7, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Devendra Kumar Pathak takes over as BSF chief
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS); Devendra Kumar Pathak on Monday took charge as the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF).
Smartur to make children aware regarding politics
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Smartur (www.smartur.com), start-up in the space of digital content solutions for schools and students, recently launched the online initiative ‘ABC of 2014 Elections’, in an attempt to create basic awareness about Indian politics and elections of our country amongst children.
Idea Rocks India Season 6 winner announced
Indian singer, composer, performer and songwriter Mika Singh on Sunday (Apr 6, 2014) announced the winner of musical dhamaka ‘Idea Rocks India – Season 6’, here in Kolkata. Present at the event was Anish Roy, Chief Operating Officer, East, Idea Cellular
IIM Calcutta celebrates 49th Annual Convocation
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) hosted its 49th Annual Convocation on Saturday (April 5, 2014) with the vision of accelerating its journey towards internationalization. The event was attended by Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson, State Bank of India as the Chief Guest, Ajit Balakrishnan, CEO – Rediff.com and the Chairman of IIM Calcutta’s Board of Governors and Professor Saibal Chattopadhyay, Director, IIM Calcutta. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Soha launches Zink London in Kolkata
Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan launched high-end fashion brand Zink London in Kolkata on Friday (April 4, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
'Cocktail' shooting in Kolkata
The shooting of upcoming Bengali film “Cocktail†is currently going on in Kolkata. The film's shooting was held at Parimal Kunja on Friday (April 4, 2014). The film is directed by Swapan Saha.Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Splash Salon & Spa opens in Kolkata
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Bengali actress Arunima Ghosh on Friday inaugurated the Splash Salon & Spa, for beauty and wellness treatment, in Kolkata. Image by Shubham Dasgupta
Manekshaw's statue unveiled in New Delhi
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): Marking the birth centenary of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw, MC, who is considered as one of the most illustrious Generals of the Indian Army, his statue was unveiled at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Thursday.
Maheshwari Sabha hosts Gangaur festival
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): The Purva Kolkata Maheshwari Sabha recently celebrated the festival of 'Gangaur' with much fervour and devotion for the fifth year in a row at the Phoolbagan Gangaur Park, here. 'Gangaur', the festival of Rajasthan is observed with great fervour and devotion by women folk who worship 'Gauri', the consort of Lord Shiva.