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If Mir comes, can laughter be far behind?

Aug 18, 2016, at 05:07 am

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS): While a sharp shower dampened Kolkata, laughter and warmth embraced the Elgin Road outlet of lifestyle store STORY as author Satarupa Bose Roy introduced the gathering to her Bengali book, Mir Ei Porjonto, on Tuesday.

Kolkata: Bengali movie Saheb Bibi Golaam's music album launched

Aug 16, 2016, at 01:45 am

The team of Tollywood movie 'Saheb Bibi Golaam' recently lunched the music album of the upcoming Bengali thriller film at a shopping mall in Kolkata. The movie is directed by Pratim D. Gupta and starring Anjan Dutt, Swastika Mukherjee, Ritwick Chakraborty, Parno Mittra, Vikram Chatterjee in lead roles.

70th Independence Day

Aug 15, 2016, at 07:34 pm

The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 70th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2016.

70th Independence Day

Aug 15, 2016, at 07:32 pm

The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 70th Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2016.

Ishtiaque Ahmed of Shiraz,Sudiptaa Chakraborty celebrate first anniversary of GT Route

Aug 15, 2016, at 04:38 pm

Ishtiaque Ahmed, Director, Shiraz Hotels Pvt Ltd and actress Sudiptaa Chakraborty joined to celebrate first anniversary of The GT Route in Kolkata recently Images by IBNS

Bodh – The Store re-launches as one- stop wedding store in Kolkata

Aug 15, 2016, at 04:36 pm

Bodh – The Store reopened in Kolkata recently as one-stop wedding store. Images by IBNS

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya ,Master Chef Pradeep Rozario presenteducation

Aug 15, 2016, at 04:27 pm

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): One is credited with taking Indian classical music to the world stage and the other has satiated thousands of taste buds, concocting global gastronomical delights with Indian delicacies.

Shree Venkatesh Films hosts mahurat for Arindam Sil's 'Byomkesh Pawrbo'

Aug 13, 2016, at 07:14 pm

Shree Venkatesh Films has announced Arindam Sil's next Bengali film, titled 'Byomkesh Pawrbo'. The mahurat was held at Shree Venkatesh Films' office in Kolkata on Friday (Aug 12, 2016).

Mr. Wang Yi, Mr. Wang Yi calling on the Prime Minister,Narendra Modi

Aug 13, 2016, at 06:51 pm

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yi, Mr. Wang Yi calling on the Prime Minister,Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on August 13, 2016.

Shree Venkatesh Films hosts mahurat for Arindam Sil's 'Byomkesh Pawrbo'

Aug 13, 2016, at 05:22 am

Shree Venkatesh Films has announced Arindam Sil's next Bengali film, titled 'Byomkesh Pawrbo'. The mahurat was held at Shree Venkatesh Films' office in Kolkata on Friday (Aug 12, 2016).

TriBeCa inaugurates new clinic in Kolkata

Aug 12, 2016, at 08:20 pm

Elder care company TriBeCa Care on Tuesday ( Aug 9, 2016) inaugurated a geriatric & rehabitation focused clinic in Saltlake, Kolkata.The launch also witnessed felicitation of nine dignitaries with the TriBeCa Care Naba Ratna award for excellence in their respective fields. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

First Flush cafe opens in Kolkata

Aug 12, 2016, at 04:45 pm

First Flush, a brand new cafe, opened in Kolkata where food lovers can visit to taste different varieties of tea and snacks. Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

Narendra Modi flagging off the Tiranga Yatra

Aug 11, 2016, at 04:59 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the Tiranga Yatra to mark the launch of 70th Freedom Year Celebrations, in Bhabra village, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh on August 09, 2016. The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other dignitaries are also seen.

PRIME MINISTER ON TUESDAY

Aug 10, 2016, at 04:19 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the Tiranga Yatra to mark the launch of 70th Freedom Year Celebrations, in Bhabra village, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh on August 09, 2016. The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other dignitaries are also seen.

Mir attends press conference in Columbus costume

Aug 08, 2016, at 10:13 pm

Mir in the costume of Columbus along with director Sourabh and actor Gourab Chakraborty at press conference.

Kolkata hosts "Borsha Sundori 2016"

Aug 08, 2016, at 10:11 pm

Kolkata audition for "Borsha Sundori 2016", an unique Indo – Bangladesh beauty pageant, was held recently in the city.

Rajeev Khandelwal promotes Fever in Kolkata

Aug 05, 2016, at 06:10 pm

Bollywood actors Rajeev Khandelwal and Gauhar Khan were in Kolkata on Thursday (Aug 4, 2016) to promote their upcoming film Fever. A suspense thriller, the film also stars Gemma Atkinson, Caterina Murino and Ankita Makwana. Directed by Rajeev Jhaveri the film is slated to be released on Aug 5. Images By Souvik Das/IBNS

Rustom is a fresh film, says Akshay Kumar in Kolkata

Aug 05, 2016, at 06:03 pm

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): While promoting his upcoming film Rustom in Kolkata on Thursday, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar said that his movie has no resemblance with the past films based on the life of Naval Officer K M Nanavati. Images by Avishek Mitra

Arun Jaitley holding a Press Conference on the Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Aug 04, 2016, at 09:33 pm

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs,Arun Jaitley holding a Press Conference on the Goods and Services Tax (GST), in New Delhi on August 04, 2016. The Minister of State for Finance,Santosh Kumar Gangwar and the Secretary, Revenue, Dr. Hasmukh Adhia are also seen.

Shyam Sundar Jewellers launches diamond collection, Rituparna promotes brand

Aug 04, 2016, at 09:27 pm

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): Kolkata-based jewellery house Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers on Wednesday launched some new collection of diamond jewellery with Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta endorsing them as their brand ambassador here. Images by Avishek Mitra

Kolkata: Palm Restaurant celebrates Friendship Day with underprivileged children

Aug 04, 2016, at 03:53 am

The Palm Restaurant on Monday (August 1,2016) celebrated the upcoming 'Friendship Day' in a different way by hosting a lunch for underprivileged children of the city. The event was graced by Tollywood actress Mumtaz Sorcar. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

IAYP, India organises Award Leader training (YES) workshop at Award Training Center

Aug 02, 2016, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The International Award for Young People, India, organised an Award Leader training workshop at the Award Training Center, New Delhi recently. The objective of the workshop was to make the potential Award Leaders belonging to different schools or Open Award Centres thorough with The Award Programme and its functions.

P.C. Chandra Group organises the Prerna Scholarship Program in Kolkata

Jul 30, 2016, at 05:45 pm

To provide financial support to under privileged students, P.C. Chandra group on Friday (July 29, 2016) organised the Prerna Scholarship Program at P.C. Chandra Garden, Kolkata. Thespian Deb Shankar Halder and actress Aparajita Adhya graced the event along with B.K. Chandra, the chairman of the Group. The scholarship includes a token of Rs. 1,20,000 each, which will reach the students on a monthly basis of Rs. 5000 for two years. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

Kolkata: Political heavyweights pay last tribute to Mahasweta Devi

Jul 30, 2016, at 05:43 pm

Political leaders across Kolkata paid their last tribute to activist and litterateur Mahasweta Devi on Friday (July 29, 2016). Mahasweta Devi breathed her last in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Eminent politicians like Firhad Hakim, Partha Chatterjee, Biman Bose and Suryakanta Mishra among others visited Kolkata's Rabindra Sadan where Mahasweta Devi's body was kept. The cremation was done at Keoratola Burning Ghat. Images by Sandip Roy

Kolkata: Sanjha Chulha to host Quirky Kebab Festival

Jul 28, 2016, at 07:19 pm

Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): Kolkata-based restaurant Sanjha Chulhanis all set to host the Quirky Kebab festival at its new outlet in southern part of the city. The festival will start from Aug 5 and will be celebrated throughout the month.Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

The Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,E.S.L. Narasimhan calling on the Union Home Minister

Jul 25, 2016, at 10:14 pm

The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu calling on the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on July 25, 2016.

Buiding Apps for a better future: Hackathon

Jul 25, 2016, at 06:09 pm

The U.S Consulate general hosted its first ever 24 hour Hackathon event named ‘Building Apps for a Better Future’ at the American Center from July 23-24 with the collaboration with NASSCOM 10,000 Start Ups and Microsoft. On the closing day on July 24, Ravi Ranjan, deputy manager, 10, 000 Start-ups was present along with Greg Pardo, assistant public affairs officer, US Consulate in Kolkata and U.S. Consul General Craig Hall reward the winning team after the two days competition. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

Bengali film Sesh Sangbad's music launched in Kolkata

Jul 25, 2016, at 06:06 pm

Sky View Entertainment on Friday (July 22, 2016) hosted the music launch of their maiden Bengali production 'Sesh Sangbad' in Kolkata. Actors Srabanti Chatterjee, Partha Sarathi, singer Ujjaini, music composer Amit Sur (Dohar) along with director Pallav Gupta were presentat the occasion. Sesh Sangbad is a women centric film revolving around the life of a journalist working in Bengal. It is about the challenges she faces in a field where she is constantly scrutinised for bringing out the truth to the people. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Soumitra Chatterjee inaugurates P. C. Chandra's new showroom in north Kolkata

Jul 25, 2016, at 05:34 pm

Popular jewellery brand P. C. Chandra opened its 39th showroom at Hatibagan in north Kolkata on Friday (July 22, 2016) in the presence of veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee as and Suvro Chandra, Jt. Managing Director, P.C. Chandra Jewellers. Images by IBNS

Aditya Group's new initiative Noodle Oodle to indulge taste-buds

Jul 23, 2016, at 09:34 pm

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): Aditya Group opened its first Authentic Chinese restaurant Noodle Oodle, under its hospitality division named “Homelicious”, at Nagerbazar, Dum Dum area on the northern fringe of Kolkata.