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Asha Audio launches Bengali rock band Alienz’s new album ‘Jorimana’

May 23, 2016, at 04:48 pm

Asha Audio Company on Saturday (May 21, 2016) launched Bengali rock band Alienz’s new album ‘Jorimana’ in the presence of band members, along with Bengali singer Jojo, in Kolkata. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS

Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, a dance recital program staged in Kolkata

May 23, 2016, at 04:21 pm

Kolkata May 21 (IBNS):Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, a dance recital program by Satabdi Acharyya dance production company was staged at a city auditorium on Friday.

Varanasi: Aurora over the Ganges

May 21, 2016, at 08:55 pm

One of the oldest cities of the planet, Varanasi, is situated between the confluences of Ganges with Varuna river and that of Assi river. Regarded as one of holiest places in the country, the city is filled with different hues. The dawn, for an instance, brings along itself an aurora, which is a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky. During dawn, the city witnesses some stunning colours over the Ganges. Morning prayers by the pilgrims are common along the ghats where they welcome the sun over the mystic river. Images by Soumyadev Sarkar

The Apple CEO, Mr. Tim Cook calls on the Prime Minister

May 21, 2016, at 07:47 pm

The Apple CEO, Mr. Tim Cook calls on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on May 21, 2016.

Kolkata: The Astor hosts Summer Trummer, a summer food festival

May 21, 2016, at 06:06 pm

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS):The Astor in Kolkata is all set to host Summer Trummer, a summer festival for the foodies of the city. The festival will run from May 20 to June 12 for lunch and dinner. Images by Parantap Banerjee

Kolkata:The Shack Lounge launches new menu

May 21, 2016, at 06:03 pm

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Kolkata's 65 seater rooftop cafe The Shack Lounge, which earlier served Mexican and Lebanese cuisine, on Friday launched an American section to its menu.

Was fascinated with the Bombay underworld: Ram Gopal Verma

May 21, 2016, at 06:01 pm

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS) Film director Ram Gopal Verma, who was in Kolkata on Friday to promote his latest movie Veerappan on the life of the late sandalwood smuggler of the same name, said he was earlier fascinated with the Bombay underworld. Images by Sandip Roy

TMC wins in West Bengal

May 19, 2016, at 11:52 pm

The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal returned to power with a big victory on Thursday (May 19, 2016), triggering celebrations by party workers and winning leaders. Glimpses of the day with party chief Mamata Banerjee along with leaders like Partha Chatterjee, Firhad Hakim, Nayana Bandopadhyay and others. Images by Sandip Roy

TMC wins in West Bengal

May 19, 2016, at 11:51 pm

The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal returned to power with a big victory on Thursday (May 19, 2016), triggering celebrations by party workers and winning leaders. Glimpses of the day with party chief Mamata Banerjee along with leaders like Partha Chakraborty, Firhad Hakim, Nayana Bandopadhyay and others. Imaages by Sandip Roy

Mamata addresses media after win

May 19, 2016, at 06:46 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the media after her party won hugely in West Bengal. Trinamool Congress supporters erupted in joy and celebrated in West Bengal with the winning of the party in the polls on Thursday (May 19, 2016). The main celebrations were outside the Harish Chatterjee Street house of Mamata Banerjee. As counting of votes progressed, in West Bengal, TMC is ahead in 217 seats while the Left-Congress alliance led in 70 seats. BJP led in three.

TMC returns to power in Bengal

May 19, 2016, at 06:12 pm

Trinamool Congress supporters erupted in joy and celebrated in West Bengal with the winning of the party in the polls on Thursday (May 19, 2016). The main celebrations were outside the Harish Chatterjee Street house of Mamata Banerjee. As counting of votes progressed, in West Bengal, TMC is ahead in 217 seats while the Left-Congress alliance led in 70 seats. BJP led in three. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

KKR players felicitated best sellers at Lux Cozi meet

May 17, 2016, at 07:57 pm

Lux Cozi had organised a Meet & Greet event with the distributors and channel partners of Lux Cozi at The Spring Club recently, where marquee players of Kolkata Knight Riders felicitated the best sellers of 2015-16 for their outstanding performance. Gautam Gambhir, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Umesh Yadav, Shakib Al Hasan and Ankit Rajput. Images by IBNS.

RCB beat KKR in Kolkata

May 17, 2016, at 05:45 pm

RCB beat KKR by nine wickets in an IPL match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (May 16, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Harshaali Malhotra attends P C Chandra Jewellers event in Kolkata

May 17, 2016, at 03:35 am

Bajrangi Bhaijaan famed actress Harshaali Malhotra attended an event organized by leading jewellery brand P C Chandra Jewellers in Kolkata on Sunday (Mar 15, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Starmark organises a workshop on cocktails and mocktails

May 17, 2016, at 03:27 am

Mixology 101, a workshop on cocktails and mocktails, was organised by Starmark in association with t2 at Studio by Starmark at Emami Market on Saturday, Kolkata (May 14 , 2016). Ace mixologist Irfan Ahmed was present at the event, interacting and sharing his views and the style of making different cocktails and mocktails. (Images by Sandipan Kar/IBNS)

Modi being received by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan

May 14, 2016, at 09:19 pm

The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi being received by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on his arrival at Indore Airport on May 14, 2016.

Randeep Hooda inaugurates Indian Terrain store in Kolkata

May 14, 2016, at 08:54 pm

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, who was in Kolkata on Friday, (May 13, 2016) inaugurated a new Indian Terrain store in the city. Randeep also sat down for an interactive session following the inauguration. Images by IBNS

Kolkata: Actress Mahima Chaudhury inaugurates Golden Tulip hotel

May 14, 2016, at 05:22 pm

Bollywood actress Mahima Chaudhury along with Tollywood stars like Swastika Mukherjee, Saheb Bhattacherjee, Ridhima Ghosh inaugurated the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kolkata recently. The business class hotel opens its door at Salt Lake City this May (2016). (Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS)

June Maliah glams up selfie contest of cosmetics brand

May 12, 2016, at 10:30 pm

Joy Cosmetics with its wide range of products made with natural ingredients initiated a month long contest to support and bring forth the real self of a woman and her innate natural beauty. With an overwhelming participation from 2,000 college students across the cities of Kolkata & Siliguri, the contest is based on the theme “Asli Chehre Ko Chamakne Do”. The 10 winners of this contest from various colleges across Kolkata and Siliguri got the opportunity for a tete-a-tete with June Maliah and selfie with the gorgeous lady at The Park Hotel recently.

Oriental Sea Food Festival kick starts at Chowman in Kolkata

May 12, 2016, at 10:28 pm

Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS): Chowman, Kolkata’s favorite fine dining restaurant for authentic Chinese cuisine, kick started its Oriental Sea food Festival on Thursday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Ayushmann Khurrana shoots for Meri Pyaari Bindu in Kolkata

May 12, 2016, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is shooting in Kolkata these days for his upcoming Yash Raj Films' movie "Meri Pyaari Bindu". Ayushmann Khurrana is paired opposite Parineeti Chopra in the film. He plays a Bengali writer in the film and Parineeti a Tamil girl. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sonali Bendre graces the cover of Harper's Bazaar

May 12, 2016, at 06:57 pm

Actress Sonali Bendre Behl was recently featured in Harper’s Bazaar Bride India’s May issue. The charming actress was dressed in Anavila Misra’s collection based on neutral and earthy tones that brought out Sonali’s natural beauty.

Indian Air Force

May 11, 2016, at 10:23 pm

Indian Air Force IL -78 (Refueler) landing after completion of its refueling task during Ex Red Flag 16-1 at Eielson Air Force Base Alaska, USA.

Narendra Modi meeting the Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri K. Chandrashekar Rao to discuss drought situation

May 10, 2016, at 09:51 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi meeting the Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri K. Chandrashekar Rao to discuss drought situation, in New Delhi on May 10, 2016.

Shaina NC , Alka Yagnik visits Kolkata to attend FLO event

May 10, 2016, at 09:13 pm

BJP Spokesperson Shaina NC and singer Alka Yagnik visited Kolkata on Monday (May 9, 2016) to attend an event hosted by FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO). Images by IBNS

Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Scholastic, holds The Great Geronimo Tour

May 10, 2016, at 04:38 pm

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Scholastic, held The Great Geronimo Tour with Geronimo Stilton at its South City Mall outlet here on Saturday.

Amitabh Bachchan , Jaya Bachchan visit Kolkata to inaugurate KalyanJewellers showrooms

May 09, 2016, at 05:01 pm

Crowds thronged Kalyan Jewellers' much-anticipated launch in Kolkata as India’s celebrated film icons and Kalyan Jewellers Brand Ambassadors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan regaled the huge crowds and inaugurated the 3 showrooms of KalyanJewellers in Salt Lake, Gariahat and Camac Street on Sunday (May 8 ,2016) . Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Torero Corporation Pvt. Ltd announces global partnership with Police

May 09, 2016, at 04:59 pm

Torero Corporation Pvt. Ltd. on Friday (May 6, 2016) announced their exclusive global partnership with Police and launched the 2016 leather accessories collection in Kolkata. Images by IBNS

The Inter School Shakespeare Festival inaugurated in Kolkata

May 09, 2016, at 04:57 pm

Starmark, in association with Enigma, Ahava Communications and John Bagul, Principal, South City International School hosted the inauguration of 'The Inter School Shakespeare Festival' at South City Mall outlet of the popular lifestyle store in Kolkata on Friday (May 6, 2016). Ms Universe India 2010 Ushoshi Sengupta was present at the event. Following the inauguration of the festival, Ananda Lal, Professor of English, Jadavpur University, and theatre critic, Barun Chanda, actor and author, Nivedita Bhattacharjee, theatre personality and former journalist, Ramanjit Kaur, actor and Artistic Director at Creative Arts, and Vikram Lyengar, Artistic Director at Ranan participated in a panel discussion titled 'Is Shakespeare Contemporary?'. The panel discussion wass moderated by Anjum Katyal, author, editor and Co-Director of Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata:Theatre personality Rudraprasad Sengupta inaugurates the Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela at Jorasanko Thakurbari

May 07, 2016, at 10:02 pm

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University on Friday, started its 3-day Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela with 60 artists, craftsmen and weavers from 15 districts of West Bengal and a wide range of traditional art and craft items made by them. (Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS)