US Consulate Kolkata celebrates Black History Month

Feb 21, 2015, at 08:29 pm

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): The US Consulate in Kolkata arranged a special programme on Thursday to mark the Black History Month in Kolkata's American Center.

Hyundai launches all new Verna

Feb 21, 2015, at 08:27 pm

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): South Korean car maker Hyundai Motor India Ltd. on Friday launched their all-new world class sedan car 4S Fluidic Verna through an event at Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Alipore Zoo shifts trio-chimps to enclosure

Feb 21, 2015, at 08:25 pm

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): The Alipore Zoological Gardens authority in Kolkata on Friday shifted three baby chimpanzees of two and half years of age to the enclosure on zoo premises. Images by Avishek Mitra

Jacqueline Fernandez heads to Vietnam with family

Feb 21, 2015, at 08:23 pm

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez recently wrapped up her first Hollywood project, 'Definition of Fear', and is off to Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, on Saturday for a five-day family trip.

Bollywood's top personalities touched by Qissa

Feb 21, 2015, at 08:20 pm

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): NFDC's internationally acclaimed film, 'Qissa', was screened for friends from the film fraternity on Thursday evening.

Modi flagging off the AC express between Naharlagun and New Delhi, at Itanagar, in Arunachal Pradesh

Feb 20, 2015, at 10:41 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagging off the AC express between Naharlagun and New Delhi, at Itanagar, in Arunachal Pradesh on February 20, 2015.

The Union Minister for Railways

Feb 19, 2015, at 10:57 pm

The Defence Minister of Israel, Mr. Moshe Ya'alon calling on the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on February 19, 2015.

The Union Minister for Railways

Feb 19, 2015, at 10:57 pm

The Defence Minister of Israel, Mr. Moshe Ya'alon calling on the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on February 19, 2015.

Defence Minister of Israel calls on PM

Feb 19, 2015, at 07:11 pm

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Defence Minister of Israel, Mr Moshe Ya`alon, who is visiting India to participate in the Aero India 2015, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

Mobile internet is the primary source of info for youth : Tata Docomo

Feb 19, 2015, at 07:09 pm

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Mobile internet is the primary source of information ranging from news to entertainment for the young people and mobile is going to be the new age television, said Tata Docomo's Digital Business Head Praveen Gupta on Wednesda, analyzing the report titled "Mobile Millennial Decoded" based on a survey conducted by the company. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS

Silver Screen Asia: Where the Food Blends with Cinema

Feb 19, 2015, at 07:06 pm

On Tuesday (Feb 17, 2015) Silver Screen Asia opened its doors on the first floor of Charnock City, Salt Lake to let the foodies of Kolkata dine and wine with varied aromas and flavors from places all over Asia to the never ending food and foodies moments in cinema of the world and beyond. Images by Soumyadeep Pal/IBNS

Mainland China in Kolkata celebrates Chinese New Year

Feb 19, 2015, at 07:03 pm

Mainland China in Kolkata celebrated Chinese New Year of the Goat/Sheep with a colourful Dragon Dance on Tuesday (February 17, 2015) at their flagship restaurant at Gurusaday Road. The fortnight long festival incorporates several wholesome elements symbolic of health and prosperity. The festival offers tastefully prepared dishes to look forward to including Crisp Fried Garlic Mushrooms, Steamed Cottage Cheese Dumplings with Celery, Sliced Chicken with Kaffir Lime, Hunan Style Pickled Ginger Noodles, which promises to be a delectable experience. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Narendra Modi at the Aero India-2015 Air Show

Feb 18, 2015, at 10:42 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Governor of Karnataka, Shri Vajubhai Rudabhai on his arrival, at Bangalore airport on February 18, 2015.

LFC International Football Academy hosts its trials in Goa

Feb 18, 2015, at 10:24 pm

Liverpool Football Club (LFC) International Football Academy – DSK Shivajians held its trials to form the 2015-16 squad in Goa on 12th, 13th and 15th February 2015.

My govt gives equal respect to all religions: PM Modi

Feb 18, 2015, at 10:22 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday finally broke his silence on the recent attacks on churches and a convent school in the national capital region and rows over conversions and said his government will not allow any religious group, belonging to the majority or the minority, to incite hatred against others

Commander - in - Chief of Russian Land Forces visits India

Feb 17, 2015, at 09:41 pm

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) Seeking to enhance bilateral military ties between India and Russia the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of Russian Land Forces, Col Gen Salukov Oleg Leonidovich is visiting India from Feb 16 to Feb 19 on an official visit.

PM, Michael Bloomberg announce partnership to advance the Smart Cities Initiative

Feb 17, 2015, at 09:39 pm

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg, on Monday announced a partnership between Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Indian Ministry of Urban Development to advance the "Smart Cities Initiative."

Young Bollywood stars invest in fancy cars, bikes

Feb 17, 2015, at 09:37 pm

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS) We are seeing a trend with the young actors investing their income in high end moving assets before anything else. All these actors, with hits behind them and interesting projects in their kitty have taken a fancy to luxury cars and bikes. We saw them all passionately splurging on these vehicles.

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena visits India, holds talks with PM Modi

Feb 16, 2015, at 10:48 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mr. Maithripala Sirisena giving media statement, during the Joint Press Interaction, in New Delhi on February 16, 2015.

Neha Dhupia glams up opening of Ravish Kapoor store

Feb 16, 2015, at 07:01 pm

Ravish Kapoor is a brand synonymous with high end invitations cards and stationery. After Mumbai and Delhi, the innovation brand unveiled its new store in Minto Park, Kolkata on Sunday (15 Feb, 2015) in the presence of Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia. Ravish Kapoor is a New Delhi based designer of Invitations. His clients come from all over the globe knowing that Ravish Kapoor's name is synonymous with 'elegance' and 'style'. From weddings to anniversaries, baby showers to birthdays, and inaugurations to parties, his innovative-designed, personalised cards can add a touch of warmth and style to any and every occasion. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Grand finale of fbb Femina Miss India Kolkata '15 hosted

Feb 16, 2015, at 06:58 pm

The Grand Finale of one of the most awaited beauty pageants-fbb Femina Miss India Kolkata 2015-was hosted here at the Swissotel on Tuesday (February 10, 2015). Images by IBNS

P. C. Chandra hosts Goltlites Diva contest

Feb 16, 2015, at 06:55 pm

Jewellery group P. C. Chandra Jewellers on Saturday (February 14, 2015) hosted the grand finale of the Goltlites Diva contest in Kolkata, where it crowned the Goldlites Diva amid much glamour and glitterati. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Whirlpool's built-in store unveiled in Kolkata

Feb 16, 2015, at 06:50 pm

Whirlpool of India launched its built-in store in Kolkata on Saturday (Feb 14, 2015). Images by IBNS

Idea Jalsa "Music For The Soul" unveiled in Kolkata

Feb 16, 2015, at 06:48 pm

Television personality Durga Jasraj, Anish Roy, Chief Operating Officer, Eastern Service Area, Idea Cellular and Neeraj Jaitly, Director, Art And Artistes were present at the unveiling of the 9th Edition of the Idea Jalsa-"Music For The Soul" in Kolkata on Saturday (Feb 14, 2015). Images by IBNS

I-League: Pune FC held to a goalless draw by Dempo SC

Feb 16, 2015, at 06:44 pm

Balewadi, Feb 14 (IBNS) Pune FC fought hard but were held to a goalless draw by Dempo SC in an I-League Round-6 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.

Government to work towards repeal of approximately 1700 obsolete laws: PM

Feb 16, 2015, at 06:42 pm

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Government had identified about 1700 obsolete laws, and is working towards their repeal.

Agriculture sector is key to poverty eradication: PM

Feb 16, 2015, at 06:39 pm

Baramati, Feb 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the agriculture sector is key to eradication of poverty in India.

Kolkata celebrates Valentines Day

Feb 14, 2015, at 09:06 pm

Kolkata joined the world in celebrating Valentines Day on Saturday (Feb 14, 2015) as love birds were seen spending some cosy moments time with each other. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

CBT enabled Force Traveller school bus launched in Kolkata

Feb 14, 2015, at 08:33 pm

Force Motors Limited on Friday (Feb 13, 2015) launched India’s first “Child Bus Tracker” (CBT) enabled Force Traveller school bus in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

President opens Rashtrapati Bhavan’s "Udyanotsav"

Feb 14, 2015, at 08:30 pm

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday opened the annual “Udyanotsav” of the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.