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
In Image: PM Narendra Modi launches green mobility initiatives in Gujarat
Aug 26, 2025, at 03:13 pm
PM Narendra Modi launches green mobility initiatives at Hansalpur, in Gujarat, on August 26, 2025. Photo: PIB
Remembering Mother Teresa on her 115th birth anniversary
Aug 26, 2025, at 12:03 pm
On August 26, 2025, the 115th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa is being observed worldwide through award ceremonies, cultural programs, community outreach, and educational initiatives. The day honors her legacy of compassion, humanitarian service, and selfless devotion. Scenes of the observance at Mother House in Kolkata, the global headquarters of Missionaries of Charity (MoC). Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Rajnath Singh felicitates Gaganyatris
Aug 24, 2025, at 11:41 pm
The Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh meets Gaganyatris - Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla, Gp Capt PB Nair, Gp Capt Ajit Krishnan and Gp Capt Angad Pratap, in New Delhi on August 24, 2025. (Photo : PIB)
In Image: Charnock’s Kolkata turns 335 as the city’s soul shines by the Hooghly
Aug 24, 2025, at 11:17 pm
On Kolkata’s disputed 335th birthday (August 24 is marked by the arrival of East India company’s Job Charnock) children splash in the Hooghly River under the iconic Howrah Bridge — a timeless image of the city where history, culture, and everyday life flow together. This date is linked to the arrival of Job Charnock, an agent of the English East India Company, in the area in 1690 but the Sabarna Roy Choudhury Paribar Parishad, representing a historic zamindar family, challenged the idea of celebrating August 24 as Kolkata’s birthday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Image: PM Modi addresses Ahmedabad girls’ hostel opening via video
Aug 24, 2025, at 11:15 pm
PM Modi addressed the inauguration of Sardardham Phase-2 Girls’ Hostel at Ahmedabad via video conferencing on August 24, 2025.PM Modi addressed the inauguration of Sardardham Phase-2 Girls’ Hostel at Ahmedabad via video conferencing on August 24, 2025.(Photo : PIB)
In images: PM Modi leads mega rally in Kolkata’s Dum Dum, flanked by top BJP leaders
Aug 22, 2025, at 11:19 pm
“Remove TMC, save Bengal,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a mega rally in Kolkata, calling for real change and a new ray of hope in West Bengal, on August 22, 2025.
In images: PM Modi visits exhibition during inauguration of new metro routes in Kolkata
Aug 22, 2025, at 09:32 pm
PM Modi visits an exhibition during the flagging-off ceremony of metro trains at Kolkata in West Bengal on August 22, 2025.
In images: PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates key infra projects in Kolkata
Aug 22, 2025, at 09:08 pm
PM Modi lays the foundation stone and inaugurates key infrastructure projects at Kolkata, in West Bengal on August 22, 2025.
In images: PM Modi flags off metro trains on 3 new routes in Kolkata
Aug 22, 2025, at 08:49 pm
PM Modi flags off metro to Jain Hind Biman Bunder & Noapara, inaugurates Sealdah–Beleghata and Beleghata–Hemanta Mukhopadhyay stations at Kolkata in West Bengal on Friday, August 22, 2025.
In images: PM Modi undertakes metro ride after inaugurating three new routes in Kolkata
Aug 22, 2025, at 08:29 pm
PM Modi taking a ride with school children & shramjivees in the Metro from Jessore Road Metro Station in West Bengal on August 22, 2025.
Kumartuli artisans shape Ganesha Idols ahead of Festivities
Aug 21, 2025, at 06:31 pm
In the narrow lanes of Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli, artisans are busy giving final touches to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. With deft strokes and traditional craftsmanship, the potters breathe life into the festive icons, blending age-old techniques with artistic innovation to meet the rising demand before Ganesh Chaturthi. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata’s Sukia Street pays tribute to Raja Rammohan Roy ahead of Durga Puja
Aug 20, 2025, at 09:47 pm
In North Kolkata’s aristocratic Sukia Street neighborhood, ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, a mural on a house wall paid tribute to Raja Rammohan Roy. The great struggle for the abolition of the practice of Sati came alive through brushstrokes of color. Photo : Avishek Mitra /IBNS
In Images: Teaser launch event of Raktabeej 2
Aug 20, 2025, at 08:41 pm
The teaser of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Raktabeej 2 was unveiled at a city hotel recent. Along with Roy-Mukherjee, the entire cast including Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty and Ankush Hazra were present. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Inside Kolkata Metro’s new Yellow Line stations
Aug 20, 2025, at 05:24 am
Metro Railway Kolkata is set to begin services on the Yellow Line corridor between Noapara and Jai Hind (Kolkata International Airport) stations. Photo: PR