In Images: Kolkata's Tala Barowari Durga Puja 2025 brings theme ‘Madhusudan’ by artist Prashanta Pal
Sep 16, 2025, at 01:50 pm
Artisans decorate a pandal under construction for Tala Barowari Durga Puja in Kolkata. This year’s theme is Madhusudan, conceptualized by artist Prashanta Pal. The annual festival, running from September 28 to October 2, celebrates goddess Durga’s triumph of good over evil. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi attends Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata
Sep 16, 2025, at 12:32 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Kolkata on Monday, hosted by Headquarters Eastern Command. Based on the theme ‘Year of Reforms – Transformation for the Future’, it focused on driving transformative reforms across the Indian Armed Forces. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s Simla Sporting Club celebrates 50 years of Sholay
Sep 16, 2025, at 12:11 am
The Simla Sporting Club Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata showcases scenes, characters, and music from the 1975 Bollywood classic Sholay, marking the film’s 50th anniversary. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sep 15, 2025, at 12:52 am
The Shimla Byayam Samiti marks 100 years of Sarbajonin Durga Utsav with the theme “Revolutionary Shrine of Swadeshiyana,” saluting Bengal’s freedom spirit and the nationalist flame carried from Netaji to countless unsung heroes. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Sanatan Dinda gives finishing touches to Durga idol in Kolkata
Sep 14, 2025, at 08:12 pm
Artist Sanatan Dinda is giving finishing touches to an idol of Hindu goddess Durga in Purbachal Udayan Sangha, Kasba, Kolkata on Sunday (September 14, 2025). Durga Puja celebration begins across India from September 28 and will continue till October 2. It is one of the most popular festivals of the Hindu community. Kolkata remained the epicentre of the celebration. (Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
In Images: PM Modi inaugurates developmental projects during Manipur visit
Sep 13, 2025, at 09:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed gatherings Sunday during his Manipur visit, where he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated a series of developmental projects across Churachandpur and Imphal. Photo: PIB
In Images: Kolkata artisan crafts Durga Puja pandal highlighting acid attack survivors’ rights
Sep 13, 2025, at 01:03 pm
An artisan works on a Durga Puja pandal of Dakshindari Youth puja themed on acid attack victims and their rights, in Kolkata. The festival, beginning this year on Sept 28, celebrates goddess Durga as a symbol of power and the triumph of good over evil. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: French artist collaborates with Kolkata Durga Puja
Sep 13, 2025, at 12:23 pm
French artist Thomas Henriot joins hands with Hatibagan Sarbojanin to bring Kolkata’s ghats alive in Durga Puja artistry. Thomas Henriot’s global strokes merge with Kolkata’s tradition in one of north Kolkata’s most popular pujas. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: C. P. Radhakrishnan takes oath as 15th Vice-President of India
Sep 12, 2025, at 10:03 pm
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, administered the Oath of Office of Vice President of India to C. P. Radhakrishnan at the swearing-in ceremony held at Ganatantra Mandap, in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on September 12, 2025. Photo: PIB
In Images: Kolkata celebs dazzle Secret Temptation’s Secret Party 2.0
Sep 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm
Koushani Mukherjee, Avneet Kaur, Puja Banerjee, Barkha Bisht, Srabanti Chatterjee, and other stars lit up JW Marriott Kolkata earlier this week as Secret Temptation hosted Secret Party 2.0, an exclusive all-women celebration of music, dance, and glamour. Photo: Aviskek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata’s Lalabagan Nabankur crafts Durga Puja Pandal with 3 lakh plastic bottles
Sep 11, 2025, at 11:05 pm
Artisans in Kolkata are building a Durga Puja pandal for Lalabagan Nabankur themed “Karagar” using three lakh discarded plastic bottles to highlight the menace of ocean pollution. The eco-themed installation, ahead of the September 28–October 2 festival, sends a strong message on sustainability while celebrating the triumph of good over evil.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Modi meets Mauritian counterpart Ramgoolam in Varanasi
Sep 11, 2025, at 05:50 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting Thursday with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi. Photo: PIB
Celestial spectacle in images: The blood moon lunar eclipse seen from India
Sep 08, 2025, at 01:44 am
Skywatchers in India witness the stunning blood moon lunar eclipse. The moon turns crimson during today’s rare lunar eclipse. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
TVS marks 20 Years of Apache with limited-edition launches in Bengaluru
Sep 06, 2025, at 03:21 pm
TVS Motor Company celebrated two decades of its flagship Apache motorcycle by unveiling limited-edition variants of the RTR 160, 180, 200, RR310 and RTR310 models in Bengaluru, along with new top trims of the RTR 160 4V and RTR 200 4V. A gallery showcasing different Apache editions was also inaugurated at the event on Saturday (Sept 6, 2025). Photo: TVS Motors
In Images: Kolkata's celebrated Dover Lane Music Conference debuts at Shovabazar Rajbari
Sep 06, 2025, at 01:30 am
The iconic Dover Lane Music Conference was inaugurated in North Kolkata for the first time at the historic Shovabazar Rajbari, with West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress minister Shashi Panja formally opening the event on Sept 5, 2025. The inauguration was marked by a classical dance performance and music. Danseuse Mehul Bhattacharya performed at the opening. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Asian Paints Marks 40 Years of Sharad Shamman with Yellow Taxi Project in Kolkata
Sep 04, 2025, at 09:02 pm
Asian Paints Sharad Shamman, Kolkata’s iconic celebration of Durga Puja creativity, completes 40 years in 2025 with a landmark project called “Cholte Cholte 40” that transforms Kolkata’s yellow taxis into moving time capsules. Present at the launch was Amit Syngle, CEO of Asian Paints, and Bengali actors Abir Chatterjee and Sauraseni Maitra. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s Ballygunge 71 Pally Durgapuja marks 50 years of Ray’s Sonar Kella
Sep 03, 2025, at 01:03 am
Kolkata’s Ballygunge 71 Pally Durgapuja pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of Satyajit Ray’s classic film Sonar Kella with art installations and decorations. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi addresses gathering at SEMICON 2025
Sep 02, 2025, at 07:22 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the gathering, boasted of "Viksit Bharat" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" at the 'SEMICON India 2025' at Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Photo: PIB
In Images: Citizens, Left outfits hold protest in Kolkata demanding end to Gaza violence
Sep 01, 2025, at 08:54 pm
Members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) stage a protest march in Kolkata on Monday demanding an immediate cease-fire and peace in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Protesters carried placards condemning Israel’s military actions and criticizing U.S. support, with slogans calling for sanctions against Israel and an end to “imperialism." Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Putin on sidelines of SCO Summit
Sep 01, 2025, at 05:08 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of SCO Summit at Tianjin in China at a time the US' sanctions on India are effective. Photo: PIB
In Images: Volvo Car India introduces the all-electric EX30 SUV in Kolkata
Sep 01, 2025, at 05:03 pm
Volvo Car India introduced its latest all-electric SUV, the EX30, at SPL Volvo dealership in Kolkata. Photo: Arpita Das
In Images: PM Modi joins Jinping, Putin and others at SCO Summit in China
Sep 01, 2025, at 05:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with global leaders- most strikingly with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin- at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit at Tianjin in China. Photo: PIB
Modi departs for India after China visit
Sep 01, 2025, at 04:50 pm
PM Modi departs from China for India on September 01, 2025.
In Images: Modi alongside Xi, Putin, other world leaders at SCO summit in China
Aug 31, 2025, at 09:42 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands in the front row alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as world leaders posed for the customary family photograph at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, on Sunday. Photo: PIB
In Images: PM Modi meets Xi Jinping in China
Aug 31, 2025, at 09:33 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian PM Narendra Modi ahead of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, on Sunday. Photo: PIB
In Images: Anupam Kher, Rituparna Sengupta promote each other’s films in Kolkata
Aug 31, 2025, at 06:35 pm
At the special screening of Tanvi the Great at South City INOX, Anupam Kher promoted his latest film, while Rituparna Sengupta appeared in support of her film Bela. They also supported each other’s films. The two actors exchanged warm praise as Sourav Ganguly joined the event. Actress Shubhangi Dutt, who plays Tanvi, was also present. Photo : Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi addresses business leaders in Japan
Aug 29, 2025, at 03:50 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the business leaders on the first of his two-day visit to Japan. In his address to the business community in Tokyo, the Prime Minister gave a strong push for the 'Make in India' drive. Photo: PIB
In Images: The Night Club song from Joto Kando Kolkatatei launched
Aug 29, 2025, at 03:40 pm
The Night Club song from upcoming Bengali film Joto Kando Kolkatatei was launched at Trincas, Park Street in Kolkata. Roja Paromita Dey and Rik Chatterjee danced to the song. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Aug 28, 2025, at 07:25 pm
Activists from the Mercy For Animals India Foundation staged a striking protest outside the Marriott hotel in Kolkata on Thursday, condemning the company’s failure to meet its global pledge of sourcing 100% cage-free eggs by the end of 2025. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Aug 26, 2025, at 03:21 pm
Kolkata's popular sweet shop chain Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick prepared a 1100 kg Madok and a 500kg Laddu (both traditional Indian sweets) for Ganesh Chaturthi Festival.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS