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Big B attends launch of Open Tee Bioscope's first look

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:34 pm

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was present at the first look launch of Chandrabindoo’s front man Anindya Chattopadhyay debut film “Open Tee Bioscope” in Kolkata on Monday (Nov 17, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

International education week celebrated in Kolkata

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:24 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education jointly celebrate the International Education Week every year in November to promote international education and cultural exchange worldwide.

Kolkata Calling is inspired by Mrinal Sen's 'Calcutta 71': Mainak

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:18 pm

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Bengali filmmaker Mainak Bhaumik on Saturday said the inspiration to make his upcoming movie 'Kolkata Calling' originated from legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen’s 'Calcutta 71'.

Veena Malik, Khattak launches a charitable organization in UK

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:11 pm

Islamabad, Nov 16 (IBNS) Actress Veena Malik and Asad Bashir Khan Khattak had one of the best outing in the recent months.

Mumbai score a hard fought victory against Indian Navy

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:06 pm

Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS) Kali Alaudeen and Josimar Da Silva’s goals were enough to help Mumbai FC extend their lead at the top of the table to five points.

Mumbai: Aamir, Kiran hosts screening of documentary 'After My Garden Grows'

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:02 pm

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao hosted the screening of the documentary 'After My Garden Grows', made by Oscar winner Megan Mylan, on Friday at Light Box here for their industry friends.

Fortis observes Diabetes Day

Nov 19, 2014, at 07:56 pm

On the eve of World Diabetes Day, Fortis Hospitals and Kidney Institute observed World Diabetes Day, to create awareness among patients, their families and doctors to manage and control the disease in Kolkata recently.

Narendra Modi being warmly received by the Prime Minister of Australia

Nov 18, 2014, at 10:26 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Tony Abbott witnessing the signing of agreements, at Parliament House, in Canberra, Australia on November 18, 2014.

Narendra Modi being warmly received by the Prime Minister of Australia

Nov 18, 2014, at 10:21 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Tony Abbott witnessing the signing of agreements, at Parliament House, in Canberra, Australia on November 18, 2014.

Narendra Modi being warmly received by the Prime Minister of Australia

Nov 18, 2014, at 10:16 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being warmly received by the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Tony Abbott, at the Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, Australia on November 18, 2014.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sydney

Nov 18, 2014, at 06:19 am

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the gathering in the Community Reception, at Allphones Arena, in Sydney, Australia on November 17, 2014.

PM Modi in Sydney

Nov 18, 2014, at 06:15 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets a warm traditional welcome by Australian tribal dancers, in Sydney, Australia on November 17, 2014.

MTS powers the launch of Gamegod

Nov 15, 2014, at 07:26 pm

Bengaluru, Nov 14 (IBNS): Gamegod- India’s first online, multiplayer, video gaming platform was on Friday launched at CEBIT Plugged IN.

Rani keeps her promise to visit Yerwada Central prison

Nov 15, 2014, at 07:25 pm

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji was invited by the Yerwada Central Prison officers and staff to launch 'Radio YCP' and 'Maka'.

Groupon India partners with UNICEF, Kareena in India

Nov 15, 2014, at 07:23 pm

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): UNICEF on Friday announced its partnership with Groupon, a daily deals site, to raise funds for promoting quality education for children in India.

J P Nadda inaugurates health pavilion at trade fair

Nov 15, 2014, at 07:11 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the pavilion of the Health Ministry at the India International Trade Fair 2014, here on Friday.

Rado showcases High Jewellery Wedding Collection in Kolkata

Nov 15, 2014, at 06:45 pm

Luxury Swiss watch brand maker Rado showcased their “High Jewellery Wedding Collection” at the Rado Store in Forum Mall on Thursday (Nov 13, 2014). City model Rukmini Maitra was present at the venue. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

KIFF fever continues to grip Kolkatans

Nov 15, 2014, at 06:32 pm

The fever of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) continued to grip Kolkata as thousands of film lovers visited Nandan complex and other venues across Kolkata to watch internationally acclaimed movies and be a part of the celebration. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Modi with the other BRICS leaders ahead of G-20 Summit, in Brisbane

Nov 15, 2014, at 05:53 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the other BRICS leaders ahead of G-20 Summit, in Brisbane, Australia on November 15, 2014.

Ganesh Hegde to direct movie

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:15 pm

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): The multi-talented Ganesh Hegde has enthralled the audience with his versatile dancing. He has made almost all the Bollywood A-Listers to dance to his moves. He`s also famous for singing the party anthem 'Main Deewana' for which he was praised by none other than Asha Bhosale.

Tanishaa Mukerji looks stunning on Day 2 of KIFF

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:13 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Actress Tanishaa Mukerji looked gorgeous in a blue dress as she made an appearance at one of the oldest multiplexes in the country, Nandan Cinema alongside her mother and yesteryears actress Tanuja. The duo was there to attend the screening of Tanuja’s Marathi film Pirturoon, which marks her comeback to Marathi cinema after three decades.

Anushka Sharma launches Season 3 of Support My School campaign

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:11 pm

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Coca-Cola India, NDTV and UN-Habitat's multi partner program for Happy, Healthy and Active schools-Support My School will now scale up its effort to touch 1000 schools and 3,50,000 students in next two years.

Jacqueline visits Kolkata

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:05 pm

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez launched the Youth-Enhancing Addition's skincare range in Kolkata on Thursday (Nov 13, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Jawaharlal Nehru on his 125th birth anniversary

Nov 14, 2014, at 06:48 pm

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 125th birth anniversary, at Shantivan, in Delhi on November 14, 2014.

Modi arrives at Brisbane

Nov 14, 2014, at 06:38 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Brisbane, Australia for G20 summit on November 14, 2014.

Modi, Li Keqiang meet in Myanmar

Nov 14, 2014, at 06:37 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Premier of People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang at Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar on Thursday (Nov 13, 2014).

JU: Engineering students also vote against VC

Nov 13, 2014, at 07:15 pm

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): The result of the referendum of the engineering faculty in Kolkata's Jadavpur University was declared on Wednesday where maximum number of students voted against Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty.

Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Russian Federation

Nov 13, 2014, at 06:58 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Russian Federation, Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 13, 2014.

Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Malaysia

Nov 12, 2014, at 06:45 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mr. Najib Razak, at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 12, 2014.

Mary Kom, other athletes felicitated

Nov 12, 2014, at 06:32 pm

Olympic medallist M C Mary Kom, who also won Gold in the Asian Games this year in South Korea, was in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 11, 2014) at the invitation of Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd which chose to honour the Asian Games athletes who won medals. Ajay Khanna, Vice President & Country Head, Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd felicitated the medal winning sponsored athletes of Asian Games, 2014 on the occasion of Herbalife’s 15th year Anniversary celebration. Besides Mary Kom, other athletes were Dipika Pallikal (bronze in Women’s Singles), Heena Sidhu (bronze in 25 m air pistol Women’s team event) and H.N Girisha (bronze in Men’s High Jump) Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS