Best Pujos of Kolkata 2024: A walkthrough
Best Pujos of Kolkata 2024: A walkthrough
Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial celebrates Durga Puja
Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial is celebrating Durgotsab: Life, Culture, and Livelihoods, jointly organized with the Bengal Business Council. This event is celebrating the cultural, social, and economic significance of Durga Puja, which has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from RG Kar-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
A Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Kankurgachi area was themed after the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the city's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja
The last-minute touches and preparations are underway in Kolkata's Kumortuli as a few more days are left for the festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Hatibagan Nabin Pally prepares for Durga Puja
The Hatibagan Nabin Pally in Kolkata is gearing up for the grand festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Bhowanipur 75 Palli celebrates diamond jubilee this Durga Puja
Bhowanipur 75 Palli is set to commemorate its diamond jubilee year with a grand celebration of Durga Puja, showcasing a vibrant theme titled "Tobuo Tomar Kache Aamar Hridoy". The theme, crafted by renowned artist Shivshankar Das, will feature a mandap that embodies a rustic aesthetic, utilizing eco-friendly materials such as iron and asbestos sheets. It will be complemented by the intricate idol design by world-renowned artist Sanatan Dinda, ensuring a blend of tradition and modernity.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mimi Chakraborty launches Tanishq's Durga Puja collection Aalo
Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty on Tuesday launched Tanishq's new jewellery collection, Aalo, for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Big FM announces third season of Big Green Durga with Aparajita Adhya
Big FM has announced the third season of Big Green Durga with actress Aparajita Adhya promoting sustainable celebrations. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Harshvadhan Rane, Darshana Banik attend Tasva's Durga Puja collection launch in Kolkata
Tasva, a brand by Tarun Tahiliani launched its new Durga Puja collection in presence of actors Harshvardhan Rane and Darshana Banik in Kolkata.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Tollywood actresses come together in new jewellery campaign video
A jewellery brand campaign video celebrating the cultural richness of Bengal ahead of Durga Puja featured four of its brand ambassadors- Ishaa Saha, Madhumita Sarcar, Sauraseni Maitra and Swastika Dutta, each representing the different types of women and their unique personalities.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
‘Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan’, a three-day theatre festival at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), began on Aug 30 to celebrate the works of theatre legend Habib Tanvir. From theatre and movie stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah to thespian MK Raina, actors Raghubir Yadav, Ratna Pathak Shah and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra along with writer-editor Anjum Katyal, who is on research and documentation, paid tribute to Tanvir on the inaugural day. The festival is an ode to one of the most influential playwrights and poets of post-independent India on his 100th birth anniversary. Tanvir's oeuvre at KCC is designed to include a diverse range of events, ranging from exhibition, masterclasses, panel discussions, film screenings and dramatic readings to dastangoi, musical and theatrical performances. The festival has been curated by MK Raina and Tausif Rahman.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Tota Roychowdhury, Dr Apurba Ghosh unveil book on Pediatric Dermatology in Kolkata
Actor Tota Roychowdhury, Dr. Apurba Ghosh and singer Rupankar Bagchi unveiled a book on Pediatric Dermatology in Kolkata's Rotary Sadan recently. The book, which is titled as Sishu Twak Ojana Katha, has been written by Dr. Sandipan Dhar. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Nusrat Jahan launches EEMAGINE 2024
Tollywood actress and former parliamentarian Nusrat Jahan has launched the EEMAGINE 2024, which is India's premiere event industry convention, which will be held in Kolkata from August 9 to 11, 2024. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
ISKCON Kolkata holds grand puja on Snan Yatra of Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra
Kolkata: ISKCON Kolkata celebrated in a grand ceremony the Snan Yatra of the holy trinity—Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra—on 22 June 2024 at Nazrul Mancha Kolkata.
Malaika Arora launches Reebok's new store in Kolkata
Bollywood actress Malaika Arora launched Reebok's new store at South City Mall in Kolkata on International Yoga Day on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS).