Trailer of Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Hoichoi web series Nikosh Chhaya unveiled
Oct 22, 2024, at 04:31 pm
The trailer of actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay's upcoming Hoichoi web series, Nikosh Chhaya, was unveiled by the makers at Basu Bati in Kolkata on Monday. Along with Parambrata, three members from the lead cast- namely Gaurav Chakrabarty, Anindita Bose and Surangana Bandyopadhyay- were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Snapshots of Bohurupi success bash: Mimi Chakraborty, Gargee Roy Chowdhury join the celebrations
Oct 18, 2024, at 05:59 pm
Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty, senior actress Gargee Roy Chowdhury were among the guests who joined the celebrations of the success of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Durga Puja release, Bohurupi, which starred Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee alongside Shiboprosad in the lead cast of the action chase drama. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Oct 16, 2024, at 03:30 am
In a rare instance, Kolkata Tuesday stood witness to a massive protest rally in demand of justice for the RG Kar victim on a day when the magnanimous Durga Puja carnival was being held on Red Road. The rally was organised by the Joint Platform of Doctors as a counter to Mamata Banerjee's Durga Puja Carnival and was named 'Droher Carnival' (a carnival to rebel).(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Best Pujos of Kolkata 2024: A walkthrough
Oct 08, 2024, at 05:48 pm
Best Pujos of Kolkata 2024: A walkthrough
Glimpses from Bohurupi's grand music launch
Oct 08, 2024, at 03:22 am
Music enthusiasts gathered for the music launch event celebrating the unveiling of Windows Production's complete album of Bohurupi that brings together previously successful singles. The evening highlights the hits like Shimul Polash, Dakatiya Banshi, and Aaj Sara Bela, which have captured the hearts of listeners. Renowned artists AR Rahman and Shantanu Moitra extend their best wishes to the team, underscoring the significance of this celebration in the music community.
Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial celebrates Durga Puja
Oct 05, 2024, at 05:42 am
Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial is celebrating Durgotsab: Life, Culture, and Livelihoods, jointly organized with the Bengal Business Council. This event is celebrating the cultural, social, and economic significance of Durga Puja, which has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from RG Kar-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
Oct 04, 2024, at 10:02 pm
A Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Kankurgachi area was themed after the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the city's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
West Bengal junior doctors ramp up protests over RG Kar case
Oct 03, 2024, at 06:26 pm
The West Bengal junior doctors on Wednesday held a rally from College Square in North Kolkata to downtown Dharmatala scaling up their protests over the RG Kar rape-murder case, demanding justice for the victim and adequate security for medical fraternity from the government. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja
Oct 02, 2024, at 09:37 pm
The last-minute touches and preparations are underway in Kolkata's Kumortuli as a few more days are left for the festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Hatibagan Nabin Pally prepares for Durga Puja
Oct 02, 2024, at 09:31 pm
The Hatibagan Nabin Pally in Kolkata is gearing up for the grand festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Protest rally demanding justice for RG Kar victim continues on eve of Mahalaya
Oct 02, 2024, at 05:00 am
Even as the festive season of Durga Puja is knocking the doors, the cry for justice for the junior doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Hospital, is far from dying down. Kolkata stood witness to another round of protest in demand for justice on Tuesday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Premiere of Bengali film Bhargo in Kolkata
Sep 29, 2024, at 06:29 am
The premiere of Bengali film Bhargo starring Saurav Das, Prantika Das, Kharaj Mukherjee was held at a mall in Kolkata on Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from trailer launch event of Dev, Swastika Mukherjee, Rukmini Maitra's Tekka
Sep 29, 2024, at 06:23 am
The trailer of Srijit Mukherji's Tekka starring Dev, Swastika Mukherjee,Rukmini Maitra, Paran Bandyopadhyay was launched at a mall in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Bhowanipur 75 Palli celebrates diamond jubilee this Durga Puja
Sep 27, 2024, at 04:03 am
Bhowanipur 75 Palli is set to commemorate its diamond jubilee year with a grand celebration of Durga Puja, showcasing a vibrant theme titled "Tobuo Tomar Kache Aamar Hridoy". The theme, crafted by renowned artist Shivshankar Das, will feature a mandap that embodies a rustic aesthetic, utilizing eco-friendly materials such as iron and asbestos sheets. It will be complemented by the intricate idol design by world-renowned artist Sanatan Dinda, ensuring a blend of tradition and modernity.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Protest held in Kolkata against Bengal govt's decision to discontinue tram services
Sep 27, 2024, at 04:00 am
A protest was organised in Kolkata on Thursday against the Bengal government's decision to discontinue the iconic tram services due to challenges posed by the city's traffic. Trams have been a part of Kolkata's landscape and heritage ever since 1873. Kolkata, the last city in India with a functioning tram system, will now only maintain the only route between Esplanade and Maidan.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mimi Chakraborty launches Tanishq's Durga Puja collection Aalo
Sep 25, 2024, at 03:31 am
Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty on Tuesday launched Tanishq's new jewellery collection, Aalo, for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Srijit Mukherji, Swastika Mukherjee, Dev grace song launch of Tekka
Sep 25, 2024, at 03:21 am
Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi, the first song from Bengali director Srijit Mukherji's upcoming film Tekka starring Dev, Swastika Mukherjee, Sreeja Dutta, was launched at a mega event in Kolkata on Monday. The song was launched on the occasion of Srijit's birthday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from trailer launch of Mithun Chakraborty, Debasree Roy starrer Shastri
Sep 25, 2024, at 03:11 am
The trailer of Mithun Chakraborty and Debasree Roy starrer upcoming Bengali film Shastri was launched by the makers at a grand event on Monday. Debasree Roy, other cast members including Saswata Chatterjee, Soham Chakraborty, Sauraseni Maitra were present at the event. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Narendra Modi arrives in New York
Sep 23, 2024, at 01:08 am
PM Modi receives a warm welcome from the Indian Community at Hotel Lotte Palace, in New York on September 22, 2024.
PM Modi arrives in US to warm Indian diaspora welcome; meets Joe Biden
Sep 22, 2024, at 06:36 am
PM in a bilateral meeting with the President of the USA, Mr. Joseph R. Biden Jr. at Greenville, Delaware, in USA on September 21, 2024.
Big FM announces third season of Big Green Durga with Aparajita Adhya
Sep 20, 2024, at 07:22 pm
Big FM has announced the third season of Big Green Durga with actress Aparajita Adhya promoting sustainable celebrations. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee grace song launch event of Bohurupi
Sep 20, 2024, at 07:12 pm
Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee graced the launch of 'Aj Shara Bela' song from upcoming Bengali film Bohurupi on Thursday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Bengal junior doctors celebrate Mamata Banerjee's administrative rejig in face of protests
Sep 17, 2024, at 11:29 pm
West Bengal junior doctors celebrated after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee bowed to their demands and removed top cop, other police and health officials amid massive protests against the RG Kar rape and murder case. (Images by IBNS)
Left protests against arrest of DYFI leader Kalatan Dasgupta
Sep 17, 2024, at 11:24 pm
SFI, DYFI and AIDWA hit the streets on Monday protesting against the arrest of Left leader Kalatan Dasgupta for allegedly planning an attack on junior doctors, who are camped outside Swasthya Bhavan in Kolkata's Salt Lake area demanding justice for RG Kar case. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: A street drama to demand justice for RG Kar
Sep 17, 2024, at 11:19 pm
A street drama was organised in the College Street area of Kolkata demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder victim. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Sep 17, 2024, at 05:06 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday late night announced the removal of Kolkata Commissioner of Police Vineet Goyal, DC North Abhishek Gupta, two health officials after a meeting with junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder case. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at junior doctors' dharna site amid RG Kar stalemate
Sep 14, 2024, at 08:21 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a surprise visit to the dharna site of junior doctors who are camped outside Swasthya Bhavan in Kolkata's Salt Lake area for five days. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Harshvadhan Rane, Darshana Banik attend Tasva's Durga Puja collection launch in Kolkata
Sep 13, 2024, at 05:21 am
Tasva, a brand by Tarun Tahiliani launched its new Durga Puja collection in presence of actors Harshvardhan Rane and Darshana Banik in Kolkata.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Tollywood actresses come together in new jewellery campaign video
Sep 13, 2024, at 05:07 am
A jewellery brand campaign video celebrating the cultural richness of Bengal ahead of Durga Puja featured four of its brand ambassadors- Ishaa Saha, Madhumita Sarcar, Sauraseni Maitra and Swastika Dutta, each representing the different types of women and their unique personalities.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mithun Chakraborty joins RG Kar protest in Kolkata
Sep 12, 2024, at 03:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty, who is nursing a painful injury in hand, on Wednesday (Sept 11) joined a protest rally in north Kolkata, demanding justice for the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month. “This is a mass movement we are witnessing after many, many years,” he told reporters.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)