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Glimpses of Ilish Utsav in Kolkata

Aug 22, 2022, at 04:46 pm

Indian and Continental food suppliers Spices and Sauces organised a fun-filled Ilish Utsav at PC Chandra Gardens in Kolkata Sunday afternoon. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Awareness on plastic through Raksha Bandhan

Aug 11, 2022, at 09:50 pm

A colourful Raksha Bandhan program was held at Jorabagan Traffic Guard in north Kolkata Thursday. The celebration also created awareness on plastic usage. Tapan Dey A. C, Suman Mukherjee O. C and Sandip Gan Addl. O. C and other police personnel along with Medical Bank secretary D. Ashish secretary had attended the event. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Actor Swastika Dutta inaugurates RENEE's new store in Kolkata

Jul 30, 2022, at 09:15 pm

Bengali actor Swastika Dutta inaugurated RENEE's new store in Kolkata's South City Mall earlier this week. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Tollywood stars grace launch of Aboli's flagship store in Kolkata

Jul 30, 2022, at 07:44 pm

Tollywood stars Paayel Sarkar, Arjun Chakrabarty, Anirban Bhattacharyaa, Trina Saha, Dhrubo Banerjee, Sanjana Banerjee, Swastika Dutta and others graced the launch of Aboli's flagship store showcasing handworks of artisans in Kolkata's Alipore Road Friday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Taliban administrators seen in viral image greeting Afghan cadets returning from India

Jul 29, 2022, at 11:05 pm

 Afghanistan staff officer of the Ministry of Defence greeted Afghan cadets who returned from India, an episode hinting at a probable change in stance in dealing with New Delhi by the Taliban-led administration of the war-torn country.

Debnath Chattopadhyay, Maadhurima Chakraborty grace Four Coins Cafe's anniversary weekend celebration

Jul 23, 2022, at 06:46 pm

Actors Debnath Chattopadhyay and Maadhurima Chakraborty graced the anniversary weekend celebration of Four Coins Cafe, which is located at Lake Gardens in Kolkata. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Rahul Dev Bose, Angana Roy at The Irish Brewery in Kolkata

Jul 23, 2022, at 06:25 pm

Actors Rahul Dev Bose and Angana Roy tasted some European cuisines, pizzas and desserts at The Irish Brewery cafe in Kolkata earlier this week. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Indian restaurateur Zorawar Kalra in Kolkata

Jul 02, 2022, at 06:10 pm

Indian restaurateur Zorawar Kalra attends NRAI Kolkata Chapter at Ozora Banquets in Kolkata. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Iman Chakraborty inaugurates Taneira's first two Kolkata stores

Jun 23, 2022, at 10:47 pm

Bengali singer Iman Chakraborty inaugurated TATA's ethnic-wear brand Taneira's first two stores in Kolkata Wednesday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

World Music Day Concert 2022 in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2022, at 04:18 am

Sourendro-Soumyojit's World Music Day Concert featuring Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Ustad Rashid Khan, Pandit Hariharan, Usha Uthup, Shubha Mudgal, Papon, Shubhomita, Anwesshaa was held at Science City Auditorium in Kolkata Tuesday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Tollywood stars gather for Literature Festival on Mishti announcement in Kolkata

Jun 01, 2022, at 05:04 am

Tollywood stars including superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, veteran Moon Moon Sen, singer Anupam Roy, actor Raima Sen, filmmaker Anik Dutta and others gathered at the announcement of the World's first Literature Festival on Mishti in Kolkata Tuesday. 

Kolkata raises awareness on World No Tobacco Day

Jun 01, 2022, at 02:40 am

Awareness was raised across Kolkata over the ill effects of smoking or consuming tobacco on the World No Tobacco Day Tuesday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra)

West Bengal's Sundarban celebrates World Turtle Day

May 24, 2022, at 06:29 pm

A technical workshop was held at the Mangrove Interpretation Centre in Sajnekhali, Sunderban Tiger Reserve of West Bengal on the occasion of World Turtle Day Monday. Efforts are being made to increase the number of endangered turtles. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Rituparna Sengupta launches Senco Gold’s new collection

May 22, 2022, at 02:58 am

Tollywood superstar Rituparna Sengupta launched Senco Gold’s Milan collection Saturday. The cast of recently released Bengali film Belashuru including Sengupta were present at the launching event. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Jeep India launches Jeep Meridian at Rs 29.90 lakhs

May 20, 2022, at 03:08 am

Kolkata: Jeep Meridian was launched at an introductory price of Rs 29.90 lakhs (Ex-showroom India) on Thursday. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that generates 125 kW (170 HP) at 3,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 350 Nm available between 1,750-2,500 rpm. Among the most fuel-efficient SUVs in the D-segment, the Jeep Meridian delivers a fuel economy of up to 16.2 km/l (ARAI certified)

Rituparna Sengupta unveils New Town Sarbojanin logo

May 19, 2022, at 09:10 pm

Tollywood superstar Rituparna Sengupta unveiled the logo of New Town Sarbojanin Durgotsav Samithi, which is planning to organise its first Durga Puja, at the Kolkata Press Club Wednesday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Belashuru collection launched by popular saree manufacturing chain

May 19, 2022, at 09:02 pm

Popular saree manufacturing chain Priya Gopal Bishoyi Monday launched the new collection of sarees from upcoming Bengali film Belashuru (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS) 

Court-mandated survey and videography of Gyanvapi Mosque ends amid heavy security

May 16, 2022, at 09:22 pm

Court-mandated survey and videography of Gyanvapi Mosque ends amid heavy security

Anik Dutta's much-awaited film 'Aparajito' premiered in Kolkata

May 14, 2022, at 04:50 am

The star-studded premiere of Anik Dutta's much-awaited film 'Aparajito' was held in Kolkata on Friday (May 13, 2022).  Besides the cast comprising Jeetu Kamal, Saayoni Ghosh, Anusha Vishwanathan,Mahul Brahma and Anashua Majumdar, renowned filmmaker Aparna Sen was present among others. Filmmaker  Srijit Mukherji was present with his wife Rafiath Rashid Mithila. The film attempts to capture legendary filmmaker late Satyajit Ray's struggle to make his first film Pather Panchali, which later turned out to be a cult movie.

Barkha Dutt signs her latest book To Hell And Back in Starmark Kolkata

May 11, 2022, at 08:54 pm

Award winning senior journalist and author Barkha Dutt was in Kolkata to sign a few copies of her latest book To Hell And Back at a Starmark store.

Senco Gold & Diamonds pays tribute to Satyajit Ray on 101st birth anniversary

May 03, 2022, at 05:22 pm

Senco Gold & Diamonds announced an exclusive 3-day exhibition to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Christened as ‘HeeRay Manik’ (which literally means Diamond Gemstone), Senco Gold & Diamonds is showcasing 28 exclusive pieces of handcrafted jewellery inspired by Ray’s 28 iconic films from Apr 29-May 1 at Gallery Gold Art Centre, Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Darshana Banik launches new menu at Biryani by Kilo Gariahat outlet

May 03, 2022, at 05:16 pm

Actress-model Darshana Banik tastes Biryani at Biryani by Kilo at Gariahat outlet (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Mimi Chakraborty unveils Tanishq's Poila Boishakh collection

Apr 12, 2022, at 05:07 pm

Tollywood actress-MP Mimi Chakraborty unveiled jewellery brand Tanishq's new collection, named Uttama, for the upcoming Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year last Sunday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Mother Dairy launches new TVC for Mishti Doi, features Abir Chattrejee

Apr 12, 2022, at 05:05 pm

Sanjay Sharma, Business Head – Dairy Products, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd, was present in Kolkata on Monday (Apr 11, 2022) when a new TVC for their Misti Doi (sweet curd), featuring actor Abir Chatterjee, was launched. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS 

West Bengal: Vel Vel festival in Bandel

Apr 07, 2022, at 06:30 pm

Glimpses of Vel Vel festival in West Bengal's Bandel. The festival is an annual celebration by a Tamil population in the region. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Miss Universe Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu arrives in New Delhi

Mar 31, 2022, at 06:25 pm

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu arrives in New Delhi for the first time since winning the crown.

SVF hosts 'Shubho Mahurat' of Arindam Sil's Byomkesh and Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon

Mar 24, 2022, at 05:21 am

SVF Entertainment hosted the 'Shubho Mahurat' of their two upcoming projects-Arindam Sil's Byomkesh and Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon. Sil's Byomkesh stars Abir Chatterjee, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, Sohini and others. Dhrubo Banerjee's Karnasubarna Guptodhon stars Abir Chatterjee, Arjun Chakraborty, Ishaa Saha, Saurav Das and others. Karnasubarna Guptodhan goes to the floor from March 27.

India celebrates Holi

Mar 18, 2022, at 06:55 pm

NEW DELHI MAR 18 (UNI) : Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi celebrates Holi at his residence, in New Delhi on Friday 

Flower Holi at Yamuna ghat in Vrindavan

Mar 18, 2022, at 05:07 am

Flower Holi at Yamuna ghat in Vrindavan.Images by Suryodoy Mandal

Vrindavan all set to celebrate Holi

Mar 14, 2022, at 07:35 pm

The mood in Lord Krishna's birthplace Vrindavan (actual birthplace is 10 km away in Mathura, all part of Braj Bhumi in Uttar Pradesh) is all set for its famous annual Holi (the festival of colours) celebration after a gap of almost two years owing to the pandemic. Photographer Suryodoy Mandal captures the scenes at the temples of Vrindavan, including the famous Banke Bihari and ISKCON temples. Devotees are seen hustling to have a glance of the deity of Krishna at the Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan.