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Bengali film 'Fatafati' celebrates 50-day run at the box office

Jul 06, 2023, at 05:32 am

Abir Chatterjee and Ritabhari Chakraborty starrer Bengali film 'Fatafati' is celebrating 50-day successful run at the box-office. Produced by Windows and presented by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Fatafati is Aritra Mukherjee's third film. The story revolves around Phullora Bhaduri, a tailor from the suburbs with a gifted sense of designing, who is ridiculed for being on the heavier side.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In images: Premiere of Vikram Chatterjee-Solanki Roy starrer film 'Sohorer Ushnotomo Dine

Jul 01, 2023, at 05:24 am

The grand premiere of Vikram Chatterjee and Solanki Roy starrer film 'Sohorer Ushnotomo Dine' was attended by the who's who of the Tollywood film industry. The film has been directed by Aritra Sen.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from star-studded premiere of Swastika-Parambrata starrer film 'Shibpur'

Jul 01, 2023, at 05:16 am

It was a star-studded premiere for Swastika Mukherjee and Parambrata Chatterjee starrer film 'Shibpur' held in a Kolkata cinema even as the leading actress gave it a miss. The film has been directed by Arindam Bhattacharya.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Afghani kids enjoy a day out on Eid-Ul-Azha in Kolkata's Maidan

Jun 30, 2023, at 02:39 am

As India celebrates Eid-Ul-Azha, some Afghani kids were spotted enjoying a day out on the occasion in Kolkata's Maidan area.Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Cast and crew of upcoming Bengali film 'Mayaa' comes together for media interaction

Jun 28, 2023, at 06:00 am

The cast and crew of upcoming Bengali film 'Mayaa' came together for a press conference on Tuesday. Directed by Raajorshee De, the film stars Bangladeshi actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila along with Gaurav Chakraborty, Kamleshwar Mukherjee and Tanushree Chakraborty among others.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from official poster launch of Hoichoi's upcoming webseries 'Nikhoj'

Jun 28, 2023, at 05:49 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The official poster of Hoichoi's upcoming web series starring Swastika Mukherjee and Tota Roy Choudhury 'Nikhoj' was launched in Kolkata on Tuesday. The series has been directed  by Ayan Chakraborti.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses of a star-studded premiere of Bengali film 'Aador'

Jun 24, 2023, at 03:34 am

It was a star-studded premiere night for Bengali film 'Aador' featuring Rajatava Dutta, Basabdatta Chattopadhay, Tulika Basu, Manashi Sinha and Sabyasachi Chakrabarty in a special appearance. The film has been directed by Debdut Ghosh.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

C V Anand Bose inaugurates Odisha Festival in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2023, at 10:09 pm

West Bengal Governor C V Anand Bose inaugurated the Odisha Festival in Kolkata recently.

Kolkata: Devotees celebrate Rath Yatra

Jun 21, 2023, at 08:42 pm

Utkala the cultural association of Shri Jagannath Seba Samiti organised Rath Yatra from Khidirpore to Northern Park, Bhawanipur Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Hundreds of devotees attend annual Rath Yatra at Delhi's Hauz Khas

Jun 21, 2023, at 02:28 am

NEW DELHI, JUN 20 (UNI):- Hundred of devotees attend the annual Rath Yatra (chariot procession) of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra at Hauz Khas, New Delhi on Tuesday.(Image credit : UNI)

Jagannath snan yatra at ISKCON in Kolkata

Jun 05, 2023, at 04:59 pm

IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from Lord Jagannath's snan yatra at ISKCON in Kolkata.

Australian High Commissioner pays tribute to Tagore at Jorasanko Thakurbari

May 18, 2023, at 09:22 pm

Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell AO, and Australian Consul-General in Kolkata, Ms Rowan Ainsworth, on Thursday (May 18, 2023) visited Jorasanko Thakurbari, the birthplace of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, and paid their tribute. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Top stars attend ICC's Pride of Bengal Awards

Apr 22, 2023, at 08:50 pm

Top stars including Bollywood actor Abhishek Banerjee, veteran Rupa Ganguly, actor-MP Mimi Chakraborty, music composer Jeet Ganguli were among the attendees at the ICC's Pride of Bengal Awards held at a city hotel in Kolkata on Friday. (Photography: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Ishaa Saha becomes Senco Gold & Diamonds' brand ambassador

Apr 21, 2023, at 08:17 pm

Tollywood Ishaa Saha has been roped by Senco Gold & Diamonds' to become its brand ambassador. (Photography: IBNS)

Ridhima Ghosh launches Infinix's HOT 30i

Apr 21, 2023, at 08:15 pm

Tollywood actor Ridhima Ghosh recently launched Infinix's HOT 30i in Kolkata. (Photography: IBNS)

CEO Tim Cook officially opens India's 2nd Apple store in Delhi's Saket

Apr 20, 2023, at 11:23 pm

New Delhi: Apple opened India's second retail store called 'Apple Saket' in New Delhi on Thursady, amid loud cheers and applause. CEO Tim Cook welcomed customers to Apple retail store in Saket at the famous Select Citywalk Mall.Image Credit: tweeted by @tim_cook

Lopamudra Mitra inaugurates jewellery, saree exhibition in Kolkata

Mar 25, 2023, at 05:15 pm

Popular Bengali singer Lopamudra Mitra has recently inaugurated Senco Gold & Diamond's four-day exhibition showcasing a new range of  handcrafted ‘Padaboli’ jewellery collection along with a range of handwoven sarees. (Photography: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Nusrat Jahan attends ORDI's World Rare Disease event

Mar 07, 2023, at 08:44 pm

Tollywood actor-MP Nusrat Jahan along with singer Anupam Roy, cricketer-politician Manoj Tiwari and others recently attended a press conference held by the Organisation for Rare Diseases India or ORDI on World Rare Disease. Besides Bengaluru, the event is being held in 13 other cities nationally including Davangere, Mysore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Pune, Kolkata, New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kolkata's iconic trams mark 150th anniversary of service

Feb 25, 2023, at 02:02 am

KOLKATA, FEB 24 (UNI):- Trams, which started rolling in Kolkata streets in 1873 and intertwined with city life for so long, is celebrating its 150 years of journey in Kolkata on Friday.(Image credit:UNI)

Arjun Chakrabarty, Bonny Sengupta, Saurav Das launch Ethnix by Raymond in Kolkata

Feb 17, 2023, at 01:46 am

Bengali actors Arjun Chakrabarty, Bonny Sengupta and Saurav Das have recently launched Ethnix by Raymond's first flagship store in Kolkata. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Jugal's hosts Literature Festival on Mishti

Feb 14, 2023, at 05:28 am

US Consul General to Kolkata Melinda Pavek last week inaugurated Jugal's Literature Festival on Mishti (sweetmeats), which went on for two days from Feb 11, at the Town Hall in Kolkata. The event was hosted by Lahana Ghosh, the grandchild of popular sweetmeat-making shop Jugal's owner on the occasion of the shop's completion of its 100th year. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses of International Kolkata Book Fair 2023

Feb 06, 2023, at 08:17 pm

IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses of the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair which is being held at Boi Mela Prangan at Central Park in Salt Lake, Kolkata.

Kolkata: Vivekananda Mission School Alumni Association, VMS celebrate Saraswati Puja

Jan 30, 2023, at 10:35 pm

Vivekananda Mission School Alumni Association, in association with south Kolkata's Vivekananda Mission School, organized the fifth edition of Bani Bandana on Thursday (January 26, 2023).  Teachers and students joined the celebration this year without COVID-19 fears as the school conducted its first Saraswati Puja event after the pandemic.

Kolkata celebrates New Year 2023

Jan 02, 2023, at 03:14 am

People in Kolkata are in the mood of celebration as they embrace the New Year 2023. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kolkata: Shashi Tharoor at Oxford Bookstore's celebration of 100 years

Dec 31, 2022, at 03:18 am

Congress MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor was present at an interactive session held at Kolkata's Oxford Bookstore, which has completed its 100 years. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Kolkata soaks in Christmas spirit

Dec 25, 2022, at 03:57 pm

Kolkata is on a high as Christmas spirit sweeps the city. While churches hold midnight mass, the brightly illuminated Park Street is the centre of attraction for the young. The city’s Anglo-Indian hub Bow Barracks in central part is also celebrating Christmas like every year. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the moods.

In Images: Christmas in Srinagar

Dec 25, 2022, at 03:33 pm

The churches of Srinagar are all decked up on the occasion of Christmas festival.  Photos: Basit Zargar

West Bengal minister Shashi Panja, actor Trina Saha inaugurate Christmas Tree in Kolkata

Dec 24, 2022, at 07:00 pm

West Bengal minister Shashi Panja and Bengali actor Trina Saha inaugurated a 30-foot Christmas Tree at Apeejay House in Kolkata's epicentre for Christmas celebration, Park Street on Friday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Koel Mallick launches new salon in Kolkata

Dec 12, 2022, at 11:07 pm

Tollywood actor Koel Mallick has recently launched Femina Flaunt Studio Salon at Gariahat in Kolkata. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kolkata roots for Brazil as FIFA World Cup fever grips the city

Nov 25, 2022, at 02:56 am

Streets and lanes of Kolkata bleed yellow and green as the city roots for Brazil in the FIFA World Cup. Instead of political graffiti for a change the football crazy city walls are painted in yellow and green by various local clubs and groups. Brazil is an eternal favourite of Kolkata and Bengal with Argentina following as close second. IBNS Images by Avishek Mitra.