Kolkata: Shiraz Golden Restaurant launches Lucky Draw Of The Consumer Scheme

Apr 24, 2017, at 07:48 pm

Ishtiaque Ahmed, Partner, Shiraz Golden Restaurant, recently unveiled the “Lucky Draw Of The Consumer Scheme” as a part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Shiraz Golden Restaurant. Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul attended the event. Images by IBNS

KKR beat RC Bangalore at Eden Gardens

Apr 24, 2017, at 07:22 am

KKR beat RC Bangalore at Eden Gardens

Gauhar Khan visits Kolkata to attend Indian Fashion League press con

Apr 23, 2017, at 01:34 am

Actress Gauhar Khan recently attended the press conference of the Indian Fashion League in Kolkata recently.

Hamdard introduces RoohAfza Fusion

Apr 22, 2017, at 09:12 pm

Hamdard Laboratories India enters the ready-to-serve beverage segment with the extension of their 100-year old iconic brand RoohAfza. At an event held in Kolkata recently, Hamdard launched “RoohAfza Fusion” for its consumers, after a phenomenal test market exercise. RoohAfza Fusion is a combination of RoohAfza with pure fruit juice. In addition to the product concept the product formulation too is quite unique & comes from the Herbal/ Unani roots of RoohAfza. Images by IBNS

Jewellery brand unveils collection inspired by Indian classical music gharanas

Apr 22, 2017, at 08:58 pm

Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers unveiled Latest Line of Jewellery Collection “Bandish Aur Raagdari”. The specially crafted traditional and contemporary designer gold and diamond jewellery are inspired by the classical tradition, signature style and the cultural legacy of the Indian music Gharanas. Along with the city models, the newly curated collection was showcased by the Brand Ambassador, Indian Classical Vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty at the The Lake Club in Kolkata Images by IBNS

Aditi Rao Hydari features on Femina's May 2017 issue cover

Apr 21, 2017, at 12:51 am

Aditi Rao Hydari is on the cover of Femina's May 2017 issue. She has been styled by Akshita, with make up by Sandhya Shekar and hairstyle by Richard Wilkinson.

Babul Supriyo attends inaugural function of Digidhan Mela in Kolkata

Mar 31, 2017, at 07:32 pm

Babul Supriyo, the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, was present at the inaugural function of Digidhan Mela at Kolkata on Tuesday )March 28, 2017). He also delivered an address at the event.

Kolkata Pinkathon completes its first edition run with 3500 women participants

Mar 27, 2017, at 09:24 pm

Kolkata Pinkathon, empowering Indian women, an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for women and issues like breast cancer, successfully concluded first edition in Kolkata on Sunday (Mar 26.107) at Rangers Club, Maidan. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Transitional gastro brew pub 'Afra Tafri' launched in Kolkata

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:28 pm

Kolkata on Thursday (March 16, 2017) witnessed the launch of the transitional Gastro Brew Pub 'Afra Tafri' at Camac street. The owners have claimed to provide a mix of global cuisine, brewery and a vintage interior. Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, India’s first women bar tender Sathbi Basu and celebrity master brewer Ishan Grover were present to share their experience and talk about the new venture. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata: Classical music concert 'Basant Utsav' hosted at Jorasanko Thakurbari

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:13 pm

The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts Rabindra Bharati University on Friday (March 17, 2017) hosted Basant Utsav, a classical music concert in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata. Eminent artists like Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar (vocal), Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (mohanveena) and Hassan Haider Khan (shehnai) performed at the event. Images by IBNS

India celebrates the festival of colour

Mar 12, 2017, at 11:38 pm

India celebrates the festival of colour

Celebrating the rhythms of Holi at the Indian Museum

Mar 11, 2017, at 06:13 pm

Before the grand celebration of colours on Sunday and Monday, Kolkata's Indian Museum organised a special dance recital by Dona Ganguly and members of her dance troupe Diksha Manjari. Images by Subhodeep Sardar

Foreigners soak in Holi spirit in India

Mar 11, 2017, at 05:21 pm

Holi, the festival of colours, is one occasion which people in India celebrate passionately. Visitors to India also soak in that spirit. On Friday in Kolkata, several foreigners were seen revelling in the Holi spirit on the premises of Indian Museum in Kolkata ahead of big celebrations in India on Sunday and Monday. Images by Subhodeep Sardar

Bengali folk singer Kalika Prasad Bhattacharjee passes away

Mar 07, 2017, at 10:08 pm

Popular Bengali folk singer Kalika Prasad Bhattacharjee, the front man of popular band 'Dohar,' died in a car accident in West Bengal's Hoogly district on Tuesday (Mar 7, 2017) morning. (Images: IBNS)

Major fire breaks out in Kolkata's Burrabazar

Feb 28, 2017, at 06:26 am

A major fire broke out at a residential-cum-commercial building at Amratala Lane area under Burrabazar Police Station limits in Kolkata on Monday night.

Kolkata: ILPA Show 2017 curtain raiser

Feb 23, 2017, at 09:31 pm

The Curtain Raiser for The ILPA Show 2017, Leather On The Ramp was held on Wednesay at Guchhi, Hyatt Regency Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

India Republic Day: Images from the borders

Jan 27, 2017, at 12:51 am

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): The 68th Republic Day of India was celebrated with due honour in various parts of the world, including embassies and high commissions abroad. Security personnel at the country's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh also exchanged greetings and sweets with their counterparts

BS Dhanoa interacts with children

Jan 27, 2017, at 12:32 am

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC interacting with children who are awardees of the National Bravery Award for year 2016 at New Delhi on Tuesday (jan 24, 2017).

Mohan Bhagwat in Kolkata,addresses rally

Jan 14, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Mohan Bhagwat addressed RSS rally in Kolkata on Saturday (Jan 14, 2017). Images by Deepayan Sinha/IBNS

P.C. Chandra hosts the second edition of Gyandhara

Jan 11, 2017, at 11:39 pm

P. C. Chandra Group on Friday (Jan 6, 2017) hosted the Gyandhara initiative which aims at helping colleges to set up Knowledge Centres in their premises., Minister of Women Development & Social Welfare, Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, West Bengal Dr. Shashi Panja was present along with other members of P C Chandra group. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Banking on festive season, Casa Fortuna launches special offering for revellers

Dec 23, 2016, at 08:40 pm

Air Chief Marshal

Dec 20, 2016, at 11:22 pm

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chairman Chief of Staffs Committee and the Chief of the Air Staff inspecting the guard of honour during his farewell visit to HQ Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi, today.

Boris Becker wins hearts in Kolkata

Dec 18, 2016, at 06:46 pm

Tennis legend Boris Becker visited Kolkata on Saturday (Sept 17, 2016) and won hearts of millions of his fans who have seen him play in his golden days and others who have heard fascinating stories about his action on the court from their parents. The tennis star is all se to flag off the Tata Steel Kolkata 25k on Sunday in the city.

Ananya Birla, Neerja Birla enjoy jamming session with Stomp

Dec 15, 2016, at 11:02 pm

Ananya Birla and Neerja Birla met with Stomp recently to learn the tricks of their trade and exchange her singing skill with their stomping skills.

KIBF2017: Focal country Costa Rica

Dec 15, 2016, at 10:59 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): The logo for the focal country, Costa Rica, for the Kolkata International Book Fair to be held from Jan 25 to Feb 5, 2017 was unveiled by the Publishers and Bookseller Guild on Tuesday in Kolkata.

Shiraz Restaurants launches Lazeez Express outlet in Salt Lake in Kolkata

Dec 08, 2016, at 11:35 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Kolkata's Shiraz Restaurants Pvt Ltd launched their 17th Lazeez Express outlet in Salt Lake (CD 22, Sector 1) in the eastern part of the city recently.

Fire breaks out at Kolkata's SSKM hospital

Nov 21, 2016, at 06:52 pm

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Five fire tenders were rushed to douse the fire that broke out at the state-run SSKM hospital in Kolkata on Monday morning. According to reports, the fire broke out in the Ronald Ross building. Patients were evacuated, according to local sources.

Baluchari: An exhibition showcasing the revival of the textile

Nov 18, 2016, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Preview of the exhibition titled Baluchari -- organised by Weavers Studio Resource Centre and Tantuja -- was held on Thursday in Kolkata in the presence of noted film director and actor Aparna Sen and Darshan Mekani, Director, Weavers Studio.Image captions:

Aditi Rao Hydari slays at Femina Hair Hero Awards

Nov 18, 2016, at 03:46 am

Aditi Rao Hydari recently attended the Femina Hair Hero Awards wearing Natalie Chapman styled by Sanam Ratansi. The crimped hair and choker detail was a definite show stealer. Hair & Makeup was done by Elton Fernandez. Aditi will be next seen in Mani Ratnam’s Kaatru Veliyidai slated to release in March 2017.

Mani Square hosts cake mixing ceremony in Kolkata

Nov 15, 2016, at 05:15 am

A shopping mall in Kolkata on Monday (Nov 14, 2016) hosted a cake mixing ceremony to mark children's day and celebrate the on set of the Christmas season. Noted dancer Tanushree Shankar, artist Eleena Banik, film maker Anindita Sarbadhicari along with Sanjay Jhunjhunwala, CEO, Mani Group were present to grace the occasion.