Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils journalist Shoma A. Chatterji's book on Amitabh Bachchan
Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee on Tuesday unveiled film scholar-journalist-author Shoma A. Chatterji's book on acting legend Amitabh Bachchan, titled 'Amitabh Bachchan As The Other', at a bookstore in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Meet the members of SVF Music's music band Paridhi
SVF Music has launched a new Bengali Indie band- named Paridhi- in a bid to reignite the essence of Bengali Band culture. Comprising five individuals from Kolkata, Paridhi brings together drummer Achin, guitarist Rick, bassist Sumit, vocalist Sutirtha and multi-instrumentalist Souptik. (Photo courtesy: SVF PR Team)
DCCI unveils Physical Disability Triangular T20 Trophy 2024
Kolkata: The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) on Thursday uncovered the Physical Disability Triangular T20 Trophy 2024, which will be played between three teams — Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal — from March 15 to 17 at Aditya Academy in Barasat near Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Celebration of International Mother Language Day in Kolkata
The celebration of International Mother Language Day was held near West Bengal film centre Nandan in Kolkata. It is celebrated on this day every year to promote cultural diversity and multilingualism. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Sonu Sood, Sourav Ganguly grace celebration of Emami Group's 50 years
Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood, former India captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly graced the celebration of Emami Group's 50 years in Kolkata on Thursday with actress Neha Dhupia as the moderator of the show. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata's Lake Club hosts vintage car exhibition
Lake Club in Kolkata on Sunday (Jan 28) held a vintage car exhibition where a number of vintage imported cars as well as Made-in-India cars were showcased. The oldest car in the exhibition was a 1913's Stoewer C1. A 1937's Rolls-Royce 25/30, which was once used by India's first President Rajendra Prasad, was spotted in the show. (Images by Deepayan Sinha/IBNS)
Paralympian Deepa Malik receives CSJC lifetime achievement award
Rio 2016 Paralympics silver medalist Deepa Malik and former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari received lifetime achievement awards at Calcutta Sports Journalist Club (CSJC) awards on Jan 24. (Images by Deepayan Sinha/IBNS)
The US Consulate in Kolkata on Friday (Jan 19) inaugurated its pavilion at the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) and hosted a panel disussion on "Women Leaders Investing in our Planet". The theme of US pavilion at IKBF this year is "#PlanetUS" which focuses on the environment, sustainability, and climate action. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
The British Council in Kolkata on Friday (Jan 19) opened the UK Theme Country Pavilion in the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) which brings the best of UK literature, education, art and culture to the City of Joy. Director India of British Council, Alison Barrett, and Debanjan Chakrabarti, Director British Council, East and Northeast India, were present in the opening press conference at the UK pavilion. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates 47th Kolkata Book Fair
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday inaugurated the 47th Kolkata Book Fair at Central Park in Salt Lake. British High Commission to India Alex Ellis was the Guest of Honour along with Alison Barrett, Director of British Council India, and renowned author Bani Basu.(Images by Avishek MItra/IBNS)
Glimpses from Gangasagar Mela in Kolkata
IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from Gangasagar Mela in Kolkata on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Kolkata pays rich tributes to music maestro Rashid Khan
Kolkata paid rich tributes to singing maestro Rashid Khan on Wednesday (January 10, 2024). He died on Tuesday. He was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer at a hospital in Kolkata for several days. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
People in Kolkata welcome 2024
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
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
People across the globe welcomed New Year and bid adieu to 2023 on Sunday (December 31, 2023).