President confers National Sports Awards
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday (Aug 29, 2014) conferred the DronacharyaAwards, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards,Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Tenzing Norgay Awards 2013 and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2013-14 at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
President confers National Sports Awards
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday (Aug 29, 2014) conferred the DronacharyaAwards, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards,Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Tenzing Norgay Awards 2013 and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2013-14 at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
Mamata meets High Commissioner of Malaysia to India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Finance Minister Amit Mitra and Chief Secretary Sanjay Mitra has met Datuk Naimun Ashakli Mohammad, High Commissioner of Malaysia to India with his high level team and the Honorary Consul of Malaysia Sanjay Budhia at state secretariat Nabanna in West Bengal
Mama Mia! adds flavours, new address in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS) The pioneer of gelato, Mama Mia! announced the launch of its third gelateria and introduced its two new enthusiastic owners, and of course a whole new range of products and flavours. Present at the occasion on Wednesday at its new standalone store on Loudon Street to support the brand was Italian consulate Cesare Bieller.
American Centre Kolkata hosts environment awareness programme
The American Center Kolkata, Earth Day Network and Banglanatak dot com hosted ‘Stakeholders Youth Networking Meet’ in association with ITC Sonar Hotel on Tuesday (Aug 26, 2014) . The event was part of a U.S. Department of State funded project ‘Engaging the Youth for Building Green Cities’ which focusses on empowering young people to take on the role of change makers. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
IAF all women cycle expedition team flagged in today
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Air Marshal HB Rajaram, Air Officer-in-charge Administration, Air HQs on Monday flagged in the 'all women cycle expedition' team on their successful completion of the mission 'Kshitij-Se-Pare'.
Cookery workshop by chef Kunal
Kolkata, Aug 25 (IBNS) Ladies Circle India organised an interactive Cookery Workshop by chef Kunal Kapur for the first time ever in Kolkata recently.
People of Kolkata, along with Tele Cine Society and Kolkata Today, have geared up to celebrate the city's birthday at Desopriya Park on Saturday (Aug 23, 2014). Major guests and celebrities, who were present on the occasion were actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay, singer Bonoshree Sengupta, sports personality Chuni Ghoswami, filmmakers Raja Sen, Aniruddha Roy Choudhury among others. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Kolkata Illish-Chingri Judha festival
The cold war of 'Ghoti' and 'Bangal' continues from the football field to the kitchen. While the Hilsa fetish dominates the Opar or Eastern part of Bengal border, the obsession with Chingri continues in Epar or Western part of Bengal. But the fate of the two delicacies seems to be inextricable intertwined. To bank on this age old rivalry, De Sovrani Hotel in Kolkata is celebrating Prawn and traditional Hilsa festival called Illish-Chingri Judha. The festival will continue till the first week of September. Images by IBNS
Someplace Else completes 20 years
Considered as one of Kolkata's popular hangout point, Someplace Else recently marked its 20th year celebration at The Park Hotel. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Bahar Dutt's book 'Green Wars' launched in Kolkata
Author Bahar Dutt's latest book 'Green Wars' was launched at the British Council in Kolkata on Wednesday (August 20, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Mamata meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong
In a bid to attract more investments and partnerships, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee commenced her first foreign trip as she left for Singapore on Sunday last. She met Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on Aug 19, 2014. She said the meeting was constructive and positive.
Harley owners salute the spirit of freedom on India's Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Commemorating the 68th year of Indian Independence, Harley-Davidson owners across India united by their shared passion for freedom, self-expression and adventure took to the open roads to express their patriotism for their country. Yesterday Indian cities woke up to the rumble of hundreds of motorcycles, as every chapter organized unique rides in different regions, honoring the length and breadth of India’s diversity.
Independence Day celebrated in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unfurled the tricolour on Red Road (Indira Gandhi Sarani) in Kolkata on Friday (Aug 15, 20140 to celebrate the Independence Day. She received a guard of honour from the Kolkata police.The Chief Minister's Police Medal for Outstanding Service were given away during the day to Kolkata Police Commissioner Surojit Kar Purokayastha, Bidhannagar Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar and IGP Western Zone Siddhi Nath Gupta. Cultural shows by school children were also held. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kathleen Stephens visits Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS) During her first visit to Kolkata, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens highlighted several key elements of the U.S. – India strategic relationship, including the economic partnership, development agenda, and educational opportunities.