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People in Kolkata welcome 2024

Jan 02, 2024, at 01:09 am

Kolkata joined the mood of merrymaking as people in the city welcomed 2024 on Monday January 1, 2024. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from Swara Samrat Festival of Indian classical music and dance

Jan 01, 2024, at 10:59 pm

One of India’s premiere festivals of Indian Classical Music and Dance, Swara Samrat Festival, popularly known as SSF, was held at Nazrul Manch, Kolkata, in December last year. IBNS brings glimpses from the three-day long classical music and dance extravaganza. (Photo courtesy: PR Team)

New Year celebration across the globe in pictures

Jan 01, 2024, at 06:58 pm

People across the globe welcomed New Year and bid adieu to 2023 on Sunday (December 31, 2023).

People enjoy last sunset of 2023 in Srinagar

Jan 01, 2024, at 01:47 am

SRINAGAR, DEC 31 (UNI):- A view of the last sunset of the Year-2023, in Srinagar on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy: UNI)

Kolkata celebrates Christmas as revellers throng dazzling Park Street

Dec 26, 2023, at 03:17 am

Kolkata, known for its passionate Christmas celebrations, came alive on Monday as enthusiastic crowds poured into the city's decked up sunset boulevard Park Street to soak in the spirit of Yuletide. Youngsters strummed guitars and jammed with each other as the daylong  revelry extended from the city's green urban park Maidan to the happening Park Street and beyond, to the iconic Anglo-Indian neighbourhood Bow Barracks, which is a cluster of red houses in central Kolkata originally built as a garrison mess for the American soldiers during the World War I.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Surinder Films launches romantic musical Mon

Dec 20, 2023, at 05:25 am

Surinder Films on Tuesday launched its romantic music Mon, which is composed by music director duo Shiladitya Som, featuring Jaan Kumar Sanu and Srijla Guha. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kolkata: CMRI celebrates 54th Foundation Day

Dec 20, 2023, at 05:19 am

The Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) celebrated the 54th Foundation Day in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Birla Fertility and IVF celebrates 2nd anniversary of Kolkata centre

Nov 30, 2023, at 07:34 pm

Birla Fertility & IVF celebrated the 2nd anniversary of their Kolkata centre on Wednesday. Dr. Souren Bhattacharjee and Dr. Swati Mishra addressed the media by sharing patient stories and milestones. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Grand opening of Glamour Institute of Fashion

Nov 30, 2023, at 07:22 pm

Filmmaker Arindam Sil, actress Sauraseni Maitra, popular fashion designer Abhisek Roy graced the grand opening of Glamour Institute of Fashion in Kolkata on Wednesday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Announcement press meet of 47th International Kolkata Book Fair

Nov 30, 2023, at 07:11 pm

The announcement press meet of the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair was held in Kolkata on Tuesday. Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner, East and North East India, Dr Debanjan Chakrabarti, Director, British Council, East and North East India, Tridib Kr Chatterjee, President, Guild, Sudhangshu Sekhar Dey, Hony. General Secretary, Guild were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Iconic buildings in Kolkata go blue to uphold children's rights as part of UNICEF programme

Nov 21, 2023, at 04:41 am

Iconic buildings and structures like Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building), Howrah Bridge, Metcalfe Hall, Birla Planetarium, Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata Press Club, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum and UNICEF office in Kolkata were lit up in blue light on Monday to espouse the rights of children for commemorating World Children's Day.

Bengali diaspora in UK celebrates Durga Puja in London

Nov 03, 2023, at 02:07 am

UK based Heritage Bengal Global, a not-for-profit organisation comprised of Bengali diaspora, celebrated the second edition of 'Thames Durga Parade' culminating in Vijaya Dashami (the last day of Durga Puja) with Durga idol display on the deck of the boat, along with bhatiali songs and dance. The parade was attended by the new British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata Andrew Fleming and his immediate predecessor Nick Low among other dignitaries. (Photo courtesy: Thames Durga Parade PR Team)

Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd conducted its first ever Naphtha Ship-to-ship transfer (STS)

Nov 01, 2023, at 10:02 pm

Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd conducted its first ever Naphtha Ship-to-ship transfer(STS) at sand heads, Haldia,  on Monday (October 30), which is around 70 nautical miles from the shore. About 23,000 MT of Naphtha was transferred from LR1 mother vessel to MR size daughter vessel.

Vidya Balan inaugurates Senco Gold & Diamonds' new showrooms in Kolkata

Oct 28, 2023, at 08:18 pm

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan inaugurated Senco Gold & Diamonds' two new showrooms- at Kankurgachi and Hatibagan- in Kolkata on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from Kolkata's mega Durga Puja Carnival 2023

Oct 28, 2023, at 06:25 am

Like every year, Kolkata bid adieu to some of the famous and revered Durga Puja idols across the city with much pomp and merry through the mega carnival organised by the Bengal government on Friday. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present at the event as several popular puja organisers displayed their tableau showcasing the idols and cultural performances at the Red Road in presence of hundreds of spectators. Several celebrities from the Tollywood film industry like Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev and Rituparna Sengupta were also in attendance at the grand carnival.

Bengal bids adieu to Goddess Durga

Oct 25, 2023, at 12:42 am

The five-day-long Durga Puja carnival in West Bengal came to a close on Tuesday with the immersion of idols on ‘Vijayadashami‘ at Babughat in the river Hooghly and other rivers across the state. The immersion was preceded by 'Sindur Khela' (smearing vermilion on each other's faces) by the women. (Photos by Avishek Mitra / IBNS)

Kolkata gears up for Dussehra

Oct 21, 2023, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata is gearing up for Dussehra, a major Hindu festival which is celebrated after Navratri. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Durga Darshan 2023: Kolkata's Best Pujos Walkthrough - Part 4

Oct 20, 2023, at 10:35 pm

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Durga Darshan 2023: Kolkata's Best Pujos Walkthrough - Part 2

Oct 20, 2023, at 10:09 pm

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Ronaldinho in Kolkata amid Durga Puja festivities

Oct 17, 2023, at 05:46 am

Amid Durga Puja festivities, Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho was in Kolkata for a full day on Monday. (Images by Avishek Mitra)

Amit Shah inaugurates Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

Oct 17, 2023, at 05:38 am

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Ayodhya's Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal at Santosh Mitra Square in Kolkata on Monday. (Images: IBNS)

Heritage homes in Kolkata gear up for Durga Puja

Oct 13, 2023, at 07:48 pm

Heritage homes or 'Bonedi Bari' in Bengali in Kolkata, is gearing up for Durga Puja festivities. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

French lady adds international fervour to Durga Puja as brand ambassador of The Greatest Show on Earth

Oct 13, 2023, at 05:16 am

'The Greatest Show on Earth' (GSOE) has introduced its new logo, featuring French Lady Alice Bonnafey as the Durga Puja Brand Ambassador on Thursday in Kolkata. The grand unveiling took place in the presence of Tollywood actress Ishaa Saha, actor Shantilal Mukherjee and GSOE founder Bodhisattwa Banerjee. This initiative is geared toward elevating the global recognition of Durga Puja and inviting foreign "culture explorers" to Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Ayodhya Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

Oct 12, 2023, at 07:47 pm

Kolkata’s Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja Committee came up with the idea of constructing Ayodhya Ram Temple-themed pandal this year. Foam and fibre are among the materials used to construct the pandal. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Actors Abir Chatterjee, Sohini Sarkar join Asian Paints’ tribute to Bengal's heritage ahead of Durga Puja

Oct 07, 2023, at 05:40 am

In a tribute to the vibrant culture and people of West Bengal, Asian Paints, which has been an inseparable part of Kolkata's vibrant Durga Puja celebrations through its initiative-Sharad Shamman, launched a special heritage-inspired festive pack for their luxury interior paint, Royale Glitz in presence of actors Abir Chatterjee and Sohini Sarkar. Additionally, the company has orchestrated a magnificent transformation of Kolkata's iconic tram from Tollygunge to Ballygunge into a living canvas, celebrating Kolkata tram’s 150th year.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

World of Sukumar Ray’s ‘Abol Tabol’ in Kolkata’s Durga Puja marquee

Oct 02, 2023, at 09:08 pm

Kolkata’s Hatibagan Nabin Pally is set to bring alive the world of eminent Bengali writer and poet Sukumar Ray’s ‘Abol Tabol’, which completes 100 years in 2023, in this Durga Puja.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Babul Supriyo's music video 'Na Na Bhulini' launched

Sep 26, 2023, at 04:44 am

Singer-actor-politician Babul Supriyo's music video 'Na Na Bhulini' featuring himself, Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, Anindya Chatterjee, Lahoma Bhattacharya was launched at a city mall in Kolkata on Monday. Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji graced the launch. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Firhad Hakim, Indranil Sen inaugurate The Legacy Lounge in Kolkata's The Lalit Great Eastern

Sep 23, 2023, at 06:45 pm

Kolkata's Mayor and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim, his colleague in the government, Indranil Sen, graced the launch of The Legacy Lounge in The Lalit Great Eastern recently here. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)