Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films hosts panel discussion on short films, Indian cinema
Nov 10, 2019, at 11:09 am
Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films an influential and celebrated platform for short films, on Saturday hosted an engaging panel discussion on short films, Indian cinema and ‘what makes films powerful’. The illustrious panelists moderated by Anupama Chopra included Anil Kapoor, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Vinay Pathak, Sheetal Menon, Bejoy Nambiar and Niranjan Iyengar. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata: People bid final farewell to Nabaneeta Dev Sen
Nov 08, 2019, at 03:11 pm
Noted Bengali litterateur and academician Nabaneeta Dev Sen, who was a Padma Shri and winner of Sahitya Akademi, passed away on Thursday. She was 81. Several eminent personalities joined her last journey in Kolkata on Friday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers felicitates living legends
Nov 07, 2019, at 01:51 pm
Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers on Tuesday felicitated twelve living legends from different walks of life in contemporary Bengal while its own Diamond Jubilee year. The recipients of the honour included Soumitra Chatterjee, Rudraprasad Sengupta, Buddhadeb Guha, Sabitri Chatterjee, Pabitra Sarkar, Arati Mukherji, Jogen Chowdhury, Thankumani Kutty, Jaidip Mukerjia, Kishore Bhimani, Goutam Ghosh and Joy Goswami. The ceremony was graced by the chief guest Swami Suvirananda Ji Maharaj, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
India celebrates Chhath festival
Nov 03, 2019, at 01:37 pm
PATNA, NOV 2 (UNI):- Devotees during Chhath Puja prayers of Sun God, on the occasion of Chhath Puja festival, in Patna on Saturday.
Bollywood King Khan waves at fans on his birthday
Nov 03, 2019, at 12:29 pm
MUMBAI, NOV 02 (UNI) - Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan with his son waving his fans on the occasion of his birthday at his residence Mannat in Mumbai on Saturday.
Ayodhya brightens up on Deepotsav
Oct 26, 2019, at 09:17 pm
AYODHYA, OCT 26 (UNI):-People light earthen lamps on the banks of River Saryu during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday.
Oct 24, 2019, at 02:26 pm
MUMBAI, OCT 24 (UNI):- Captain of Indian Crickt team Virat Kohli, at the launch of New Audi A6 , in Mumbai on Thursday. The new Audi A6 is priced at INR 54,20,000.
Hindu devotees immerse Durga Goddess into a river in Dhaka
Oct 09, 2019, at 06:37 pm
Hindu devotees prepare to immerse an idol of Durga Goddess into a river in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Oct. 8, 2019. Security arrangements across Bangladesh were beefed up for the peaceful celebrations of Durga Puja festival, the festival of Hindus which ended on Oct. 8.
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:43 pm
ULTODANGA YUBO BINDO: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:40 pm
TELENGA BAGAN: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:36 pm
TARUN SPORTING CLUB: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:34 pm
SHIMLA BYAAM SAMITY: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:31 pm
PULIN BHAVAN: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:28 pm
PALLYSREE: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:25 pm
NALIN SARKAR STREET: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:19 pm
NAME OF PUJA: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:16 pm
KUMORTULI SARBOJONIN: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:12 pm
KUMORTULI PARK: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:09 pm
KOR BAGAN: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 05:03 pm
HATI BAGAN SARBOJONIN: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 04:51 pm
CHALTA BAGAN: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 04:47 pm
BENIATOLA: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 04:45 pm
BAGHBAZAR SARBOJONIN: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children.Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 04:42 pm
B K PAUL PARK: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Durga Puja: The Best of Kolkata idols and pandals
Oct 04, 2019, at 04:27 pm
AHIRITOLA SARBOJONIN: Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata is now almost an unparalleled ten-day street festival celebrating life and arts. A sea of humanity hop from one pandal (marquee) to another round the clock to catch the best of Bengal's craftsmanship and artisanry as Bengalis worship the ten-armed demon slaying mother goddess Durga during her annual visit with children. Images by Avishek Mitra
Mahalaya: Hindus pay tribute to their ancestors at the Hooghly river
Sep 30, 2019, at 06:31 pm
Gearing up for the Durga Puja celebration, the Bengali community, like many others, on Saturday observed the final day of Pitru-paksha through Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion when one pays tribute to ancestors through prayers, rituals and a dip in the river Ganga. The day marks the commencement of Devipaksha (Fortnight of the Goddess). In West Bengal, day breaks at 4 am on Mahalaya by listening to the famous radio broadcast Mahishasur-Mardini, a recital conceptualised by the late Birendrakrishna Bhadra. Throngs of people were on the banks of Hooghly river as they took a dip and offered prayer (tarpan) for their forefathers. Images by Soumo Das/IBNS
Tejashwi Yadav visits hospital in Muzaffarpur to see children suffering from Encephalitis
Sep 21, 2019, at 06:36 pm
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav visited a hospital to see the children suffering from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Muzaffarpur on Saturday. (Images: UNI)
Protest rally as part of global climate action day in Belgium
Sep 21, 2019, at 06:35 pm
People shouting slogans during a protest rally as part of a global climate action day, in Brussels, Belgium, September 21, 2019. (Image Credit: UNI)
Hina Khan unveils Wavelength Unisex salon
Sep 17, 2019, at 12:13 pm
Television and film actress Hina Khan unveiled Wavelength Unisex Salon here on Monday (September 16, 2019). Wavelength will offer services including facials, make-up, hair styling and hair colouring. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Muslim community observes Muharram today
Sep 11, 2019, at 12:25 am
The Muslim community in Kolkata on Tuesday (Sept 10, 2019) observed Muharram which is a 'day of grief' amid mourning and remembrance. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is held to be the most sacred of all the months, excluding Ramadan.Images by Soumo Das/IBNS