54th foundation day of NCERT celebrated
Sep 02, 2014, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS) The Union Minister of Human Resource and Development Smriti Zubin Irani addressed the 54th NCERT Foundation Day celebrations at New Delhi on Monday and motivated the participating students to take up the challenge of Gender Inclusion to eradicate gender bias from its root.
Sep 02, 2014, at 07:50 pm
The Chairman of Nippon Foundations, Mr. Yohei Sasakawa calls on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in Tokyo, Japan on September 02, 2014.
Sep 02, 2014, at 07:42 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at the University of Sacred Heart, in Tokyo, Japan on September 02, 2014.
Fire in Kolkata's Chatterjee International
Sep 02, 2014, at 07:14 pm
A major fire broke out at a multi-storied building, Chatterjee International, in the heart of Kolkata’s Chowringhee area on Tuesday (Sept 2, 2014). There were no reports of any casualties in the incident. At least 17 fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames. The adjoining roads were partly closed as fire fighters were trying to enter the floors using hydraulic ladder. At least four persons trapped inside the building were rescued by the fire department. Very few people were inside the building as the fire broke out before the peak office hours. The area was also cordoned off to conduct the firefighting operations. The 24-floor-high Chatterjee International is the fifth tallest building in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Juhi Chawla , Sohail Khan launch Sirf Keval Sigma Clinic
Sep 01, 2014, at 11:07 pm
Mumbai, Sept 1 (IBNS) Actress Juhi Chawla, lastly seen in Gulaab Gang besides a cameo in Hollywood movie The Hundred-Foot Journey, unveiled Sirfkeval Purwave Machine (which fights back and joint pain) in a Mumbai hotel recently.
Juhi Chawla , Sohail Khan launch Sirf Keval Sigma Clinic
Sep 01, 2014, at 11:03 pm
Mumbai, Sept 1 (IBNS) Actress Juhi Chawla, lastly seen in Gulaab Gang besides a cameo in Hollywood movie The Hundred-Foot Journey, unveiled Sirfkeval Purwave Machine (which fights back and joint pain) in a Mumbai hotel recently.
Sep 01, 2014, at 10:39 pm
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Mr. Akihiro Ohta calls on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in Tokyo, Japan on September 01, 2014.
Sep 01, 2014, at 10:36 pm
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr. Fumio Kishida calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in Tokyo, Japan on September 01, 2014.
Rituparna launches designer boutique
Sep 01, 2014, at 10:29 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS) Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta on Sunday launched designer boutique "Women- Your Style Statement" outlet in north Kolkata's Baguiati on VIP Road here.
Actor Mohammad Nazim promotes his upcoming film in Kolkata
Sep 01, 2014, at 10:25 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): Television actor Mohammad Nazim on Saturday visited Kolkata for the promotion for his upcoming Bollywood film 'Plot No 666'.
80 years of Debaki Bose's Seeta celebrated
Sep 01, 2014, at 10:21 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS) Tapan Sinha Foundation and Debaki Bose Memorial committee celebrated 80 years of the Hindi film "Sita" (first Indian film to receive an international award), which was made by Debaki Bose, one of the doyens and pioneers of Indian cinema, recently at Nandan 2 auditorium. Images by Arijit Das Chowdhury/IBNS
Launch Of India's first innovative healthcare e store
Sep 01, 2014, at 10:11 pm
Kolkat, Aug 31 (IBNS) A healthcare e-commerce portal - euor.in- from EUOR Group was launched at Bengal Club here recently. Images by Arijit Das Chowdhury/IBNS
Manojit Datta launches platform for young Kolkata musicians
Sep 01, 2014, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS):A unique Latin music platform - Let The River Flow - for young musicians was initiated by the city's own Latin Music Maestro Monojit Datta at The Bikers Cafe on Saturday. Images by Arijit Das Chowdhury/IBNS
Kolkata marks Rituparno's birth anniversary
Sep 01, 2014, at 10:03 pm
Weaver Studio, in association with ICCR, are paying tribute to filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh on the occasion of his birth anniversary from Saturday (Aug 30, 2014) with a 12-day-long festival in Kolkata. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his Japan visit
Sep 01, 2014, at 09:55 pm
Tokyo, Aug 30 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his first visit to Japan from Saturday where an agreement was signed between the cities of Kyoto and Varanasi.
Sep 01, 2014, at 05:33 am
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe visiting the Toji temple, in Kyoto, Japan on August 31, 2014.
Sep 01, 2014, at 05:28 am
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe visiting the Toji temple, in Kyoto, Japan on August 31, 2014.
Malaysia High Commissioner attends CII function
Aug 30, 2014, at 10:45 pm
Datuk Naimun Ashakli Mohammad, High Commissioner of Malaysia to India, along with Ms Aida Safinaz Allias, Minister Counsellor (Economic Affairs) High Commission of Malaysia and the Honorary Consul of Malaysia and industrialist Sanjay Budhia at an exclusive interactive session organized by CII on Saturday (Aug 30, 2014)
Rituparna, Pallavi visits 'High Street Martket Via Moda'
Aug 30, 2014, at 07:29 pm
Actress Rituparna Sengupta and Pallavi Chatterjee were present at the art, fashion and lifestyle exhibition 'High Street Martket Via Moda' in Kolkata on Friday (Aug 29, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
President confers National Sports Awards
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:48 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday (Aug 29, 2014) conferred the DronacharyaAwards, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards,Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Tenzing Norgay Awards 2013 and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2013-14 at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
President confers National Sports Awards
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:47 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday (Aug 29, 2014) conferred the DronacharyaAwards, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards,Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Tenzing Norgay Awards 2013 and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2013-14 at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
Kolkata to host 'Festival of Music'
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:44 pm
The press conference for the 'Festival of Music' from Indian Idol academy was held in Kolkata on Friday (Aug 29, 2014). Singers like Sidhu, Upal Sengupta among others were present at the event. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Mamata meets High Commissioner of Malaysia to India
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:40 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Finance Minister Amit Mitra and Chief Secretary Sanjay Mitra has met Datuk Naimun Ashakli Mohammad, High Commissioner of Malaysia to India with his high level team and the Honorary Consul of Malaysia Sanjay Budhia at state secretariat Nabanna in West Bengal
Nilkamal unveils business plans
Aug 29, 2014, at 07:30 pm
Nilkamal Ltd, a Rs. 2000 Crore listed group, and billed as the world’s largest moulded furniture company, unveiled it future plans in Kolkata on Thursday (Aug 28, 2014). Hiten Parekh, Executive Director, Nilkamal Ltd discussed future investment planned in the Mattress division, new product launches and distribution network. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mama Mia! adds flavours, new address in Kolkata
Aug 29, 2014, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS) The pioneer of gelato, Mama Mia! announced the launch of its third gelateria and introduced its two new enthusiastic owners, and of course a whole new range of products and flavours. Present at the occasion on Wednesday at its new standalone store on Loudon Street to support the brand was Italian consulate Cesare Bieller.
Kolkata to host show for talented designers
Aug 29, 2014, at 07:02 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS) Who doesn’t want to look good ? As the festive season is approaching the Bengali environment, fashion becomes a statement for the Bongs. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
TV actress Ankita Bhargava hosts b'day party for buddies '
Aug 29, 2014, at 06:33 pm
Television actress Ankita Bhargava, who is currently seen in Sony Entertaintment's Ek Nayi Pehchan, kept a house party for her friends to celebrate her birthday. Her Ek Nayi Pehchan co-stars Poonam Dhillon, Karan Sharma, Sooraj Thapar and Namish Taneja and her best buddies Roopal Tyagi, Rishina Khandari and Dheeraj Dhoopar among others from the industry joined in.
TV actress Ankita Bhargava hosts b'day party for buddies
Aug 29, 2014, at 06:26 pm
Television actress Ankita Bhargava, who is currently seen in Sony Entertaintment's Ek Nayi Pehchan, kept a house party for her friends to celebrate her birthday. Her Ek Nayi Pehchan co-stars Poonam Dhillon, Karan Sharma, Sooraj Thapar and Namish Taneja and her best buddies Roopal Tyagi, Rishina Khandari and Dheeraj Dhoopar among others from the industry joined in.
Mumbai: Praful Patel chairs AIFF Executive Committee Meeting
Aug 29, 2014, at 06:11 pm
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IBNS) The President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Praful Patel Chaired All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee Meeting in Mumbai on Thursday.
End financial untouchability for freedom from poverty: PM
Aug 29, 2014, at 05:57 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared the beginning of the end of financial untouchability in India, with the opening of an estimated 1.5 crore bank accounts across the country, in an exercise unprecedented in scale in economic history.