The Kabuliwala of Kolkata

The Kabuliwala of Kolkata

The Kabuliwala of Kolkata, a photo exhibition about a community in Indias eastern city longing for Afghanistan that once was home, is travelling from Kabul to Kolkata, evoking strong emotional response from viewers. Inspired by Indian historic literature about the community, Moska Najib and Nazes Afroz, two photo-journalists, documented their lives in images over the course of two years and here share their experience in first person accounts.

by IBNS May 28, 2015

Bombay Velvet's second trailer launched

Bombay Velvet's second trailer launched

Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS) The team of Bombay Velvet came together recently to launch the second trailer of the film.

by IBNS April 28, 2015

Anamika Khanna's collection showcased in LFW

Anamika Khanna's collection showcased in LFW

Designer Anamika Khanna's collection was showcased on the fifth day of the LFW Summer Resort on Sunday (Mar 22, 2015). Image by Sandip Das/IBNS

by IBNS March 23, 2015

LFW: Sabyasachi unleashes bonanza of resort wear

LFW: Sabyasachi unleashes bonanza of resort wear

Mumbai, Mar 18 (IBNS) : The venue was unconventional the fabulous rustic grounds of Richardson and Cruddas Mills in the heart of Mumbai. The ramp was a never ending 200 x 20 feet, with high-tech multi laser lights, roving drone and camera mounted on gantry. It was the backdrop for a high octane event with the crme de la crme of the city in attendance as one of the best designers in India opened the celebrations of 15 years of fashion in India pioneered by Lakm, with a spectacular show.

by Trans World Features March 19, 2015

Kolkata treated to Sufi Sutra

Kolkata treated to Sufi Sutra

Sufi Sutra is an annual three day peace music festival held in Kolkata that brings about convergence of ideas on truth, harmony, peace and divinity. The cultural dialogues have developed mutual knowledge on world Sufi and traditional music and created scopes for performances to the visiting countries augmenting livelihood for the rural artists from India. Presented by Banglanatak dot com from Feb 6 to 8 at Mohar Kunj in Kolkata, it was participated by groups like Projeto Sarava from Brazil, Seranas from Denmark, Mawlawiyah from Egypt, Hadarrattes Souiriyattes from Morocco,Sidi Goma from Gujarat, the Langas from Rajasthan, besides Folks of Bengal from West Bengal.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

Models walk the ramp at the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour in Kolkata

Models walk the ramp at the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour in Kolkata

The 10th edition of Seagrams Blenders Pride Fashion Tour comes back to Kolkata.The first day of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour in Kolkata on Friday (Dec 12, 2014) was breathtaking with designers Varun Bahl and Abraham & Thakore showcasing their collections. Actor Irrfan Khan being the ambassador of style and substance set the stage by decoding what is style to him. Images by Avishek Mitra /IBNS

by IBNS December 13, 2014

Payal Pratap showcases her collection at WLIFW

Payal Pratap showcases her collection at WLIFW

Designer Payal Pratap showcased her collection on the second day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week on Thursday (Oct 9, 2014). Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by IBNS October 10, 2014

Hemant and Nandita showcase their collection at  WLIFW

Hemant and Nandita showcase their collection at WLIFW

Designers Hemant and Nandita showcased their collections on the first day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week on Wednesday (Oct 8 , 204). Images by Sandip Das

by IBNS October 09, 2014

Mahalaya ushers in Durga Puja countdown

Mahalaya ushers in Durga Puja countdown

The dawn of Tuesday (September 23,2014) morning commenced with the enchanting voice of late spiritual poet Birendra Krishna Bhadra narrating the Mahisasur Mardini on All India Radio and thus marking the ocassion of Mahalaya,which also heralds the Durga Puja countdown.Mahalaya marks the start of devipaksha (Fortnight of the Goddess)amid rituals by the pious Hindus in the Ganges.Hundreds of Hindus in Kolkata went to PrincepGhat and Babughat, on the banks of the Ganges to perform Tarpon,which the ritual of praying for their departed ancestors. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

by IBNS September 23, 2014

LFW Grand Finale: Kareena, Varun walk ramp for Manish Malhotra

LFW Grand Finale: Kareena, Varun walk ramp for Manish Malhotra

Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor and new age heartthrob Varun Dhawan scorched the ramp in the Grand Finale of the Lakme Fashion Week (Winter/Festive) 2014 on Day 5 on Aug 23, 2014 for designer Manish Malhotra. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by IBNS August 26, 2014

Nargis Fakhri walks for Anushree Reddy at Lakme Fashion Week

Nargis Fakhri walks for Anushree Reddy at Lakme Fashion Week

Actress Nargis Fakhri blazed the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week (Winter/Festive) 2014 on Day 5 on Aug 23, 2014 for designer Anushree Reddy. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by TWF August 25, 2014

Designer Ekru showcases collection at Lakme Fashion Week

Designer Ekru showcases collection at Lakme Fashion Week

Designer Ekru showcased her collection at the Lakme Fashion Week (Winter/Festive) on Day 4 (Aug 22, 2014). Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by twf August 23, 2014

Designer Rizwan Beyg showcases collection at LFW

Designer Rizwan Beyg showcases collection at LFW

Designer Rizwan Beyg showcased his collection on Day 2 (Aug 20, 2014) at the Lakme Fashion Week (Winter/Festive). Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by twf August 21, 2014

Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary showcased at LFW

Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary showcased at LFW

Surendri by designer Yogesh Chaudhary was showcased on Day 2 (Aug 20, 2014) at the Lakme Fashion Week (Winter/Festive). Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by twf August 21, 2014

Sushmita Sen walks ramp in Lakme Week

Sushmita Sen walks ramp in Lakme Week

Actress Susmita Sen scorched the ramp in the Lakme Fashion Week (Winter/Festive) 2014 on Day 1 on Aug 19, 2014 for designer Amit Aggarwal. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by TWF August 20, 2014

Rani Mukerji promotes Mardaani in Kolkata

Rani Mukerji promotes Mardaani in Kolkata

Ahead of the release of her film Mardaani, where she plays a cop chasing the girl traffickers, Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji visited Kolkata on Tuesday to promote the film. She visited St. Xavier's College and interacted with the students, besides seeking the blessings of the goddess Kali at the famous Kalighat temple. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

by TWF August 20, 2014

68th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort

68th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 68th Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2014.

by TWF August 15, 2014

Kangana walks for Suneet Varma at IBFW

Kangana walks for Suneet Varma at IBFW

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut walks in India Bridal Fashion Week 2014 Day 3 ( Aug 9, 2014) for designer Suneet Varma. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by TWF August 11, 2014

Falguni-Shane showcase collection at India Bridal Fashion Week

Falguni-Shane showcase collection at India Bridal Fashion Week

Models walk the ramp for designers Falguni and Shane Peacock at the India Bridal Fashion Week 2014 Day 3 (Aug 9, 2014). Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by TWF August 11, 2014

Nargis Fakhri walks for AZVA jewellery

Nargis Fakhri walks for AZVA jewellery

Actress Nargis Fakhri sizzled the ramp at the India Bridal Fashion Week 2014 Day 3 (Aug 9, 2014) walking for AZVA Gold Jewellery Show. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by TWF August 11, 2014

Freud Museum: Cave of Memories

Freud Museum: Cave of Memories

Viennas Sigmund Freud Museum highlights the prolific travels of the founding father of psychoanalysis in an exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of Sigmund Freuds death in 1939 from relocating to Vienna as a three year old to his escape and exile in London as the Nazis advanced. Sujoy Dhar visits the museum in the Austrian capital

by TWF August 06, 2014

Freud Museum: Cave of Memories

Freud Museum: Cave of Memories

Viennas Sigmund Freud Museum highlights the prolific travels of the founding father of psychoanalysis in an exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of Sigmund Freuds death in 1939 from relocating to Vienna as a three year old to his escape and exile in London as the Nazis advanced. Sujoy Dhar visits the museum in the Austrian capital

by TWF August 06, 2014

Kolkata celebrate Eid ul Fitr

Kolkata celebrate Eid ul Fitr

With the holy month of Ramzan coming to an end, the Muslim community across the world, with India posing no exception, is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday amid mass prayers at mosques and with warm exchange of greetings. The occasion is auspicious for the community, who follows strict rules of Ramzan for a whole month until Eid, when the Muslims can go feasting and soaking in merriment. Images of the celebrations and gaiety from India's eastern city Kolkata on Tuesday (July 29, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

by IBNS July 31, 2014

Vienna architectural marvel

Vienna architectural marvel

Magnificent historical buildings take your breath away in Vienna. A walk through Vienna reveals a huge variety of architectural highlights. The Historicism on the Ringstrasse and the buildings by Jugendstil architect Otto Wagnerare are prominent architectural styles of the city. As you take a walk tour of Vienna and catch glimpses of these magnificent buildings, you are truly marvelled. Vienna's Ringstrasse (a ring road) is 5.3 kilometers long. Long enough to provide space for numerous monumental buildings, which were built during the period of Historicism in the 1860s to 1890s. Today, the buildings that stand there from the Vienna State Opera to the Museum of Fine Arts are among the most important sights in the city of Vienna. Not in Town captures some of the buildings, palaces and streets for the viewers. Images: Sujoy Dhar

by TWF April 25, 2014

Vienna architectural marvel

Vienna architectural marvel

Magnificent historical buildings take your breath away in Vienna. A walk through Vienna reveals a huge variety of architectural highlights. The Historicism on the Ringstrasse and the buildings by Jugendstil architect Otto Wagnerare are prominent architectural styles of the city. As you take a walk tour of Vienna and catch glimpses of these magnificent buildings, you are truly marvelled. Vienna's Ringstrasse (a ring road) is 5.3 kilometers long. Long enough to provide space for numerous monumental buildings, which were built during the period of Historicism in the 1860s to 1890s. Today, the buildings that stand there from the Vienna State Opera to the Museum of Fine Arts are among the most important sights in the city of Vienna. Not in Town captures some of the buildings, palaces and streets for the viewers. Images: Sujoy Dhar

by TWF April 25, 2014

Vienna architectural marvel

Vienna architectural marvel

Magnificent historical buildings take your breath away in Vienna. A walk through Vienna reveals a huge variety of architectural highlights. The Historicism on the Ringstrasse and the buildings by Jugendstil architect Otto Wagnerare are prominent architectural styles of the city. As you take a walk tour of Vienna and catch glimpses of these magnificent buildings, you are truly marvelled. Vienna's Ringstrasse (a ring road) is 5.3 kilometers long. Long enough to provide space for numerous monumental buildings, which were built during the period of Historicism in the 1860s to 1890s. Today, the buildings that stand there from the Vienna State Opera to the Museum of Fine Arts are among the most important sights in the city of Vienna. Not in Town captures some of the buildings, palaces and streets for the viewers. Images: Sujoy Dhar

by TWF April 25, 2014

Vienna architectural marvel

Vienna architectural marvel

Magnificent historical buildings take your breath away in Vienna. A walk through Vienna reveals a huge variety of architectural highlights. The Historicism on the Ringstrasse and the buildings by Jugendstil architect Otto Wagnerare are prominent architectural styles of the city. As you take a walk tour of Vienna and catch glimpses of these magnificent buildings, you are truly marvelled. Vienna's Ringstrasse (a ring road) is 5.3 kilometers long. Long enough to provide space for numerous monumental buildings, which were built during the period of Historicism in the 1860s to 1890s. Today, the buildings that stand there from the Vienna State Opera to the Museum of Fine Arts are among the most important sights in the city of Vienna. Not in Town captures some of the buildings, palaces and streets for the viewers. Images: Sujoy Dhar

by TWF April 25, 2014

Vienna architectural marvel

Vienna architectural marvel

Magnificent historical buildings take your breath away in Vienna. A walk through Vienna reveals a huge variety of architectural highlights. The Historicism on the Ringstrasse and the buildings by Jugendstil architect Otto Wagnerare are prominent architectural styles of the city. As you take a walk tour of Vienna and catch glimpses of these magnificent buildings, you are truly marvelled. Vienna's Ringstrasse (a ring road) is 5.3 kilometers long. Long enough to provide space for numerous monumental buildings, which were built during the period of Historicism in the 1860s to 1890s. Today, the buildings that stand there from the Vienna State Opera to the Museum of Fine Arts are among the most important sights in the city of Vienna. Not in Town captures some of the buildings, palaces and streets for the viewers. Images: Sujoy Dhar

by TWF April 25, 2014

Cherry Blossoms time in Taiwan

Cherry Blossoms time in Taiwan

Every year from February till April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Flowers through Taiwan flourish successively with a rich and diverse range of species. From north to south, major events integrate the cherry blossom season with the local cultural characteristics. The cherry blossoms found in Taiwan generally originate from other countries, with the majority from Japan, as Taiwan was once a colony of Japan. Due to the high status of cherry blossoms in Japan, traces of the flower were evident in areas throughout Taiwan. In recent years, the cherry blossom season has become an important festivity in Taiwan. Glimpses of the cherry blossom bloom in Feb 2014 at Formosa Aboriginal Culture Villaget in Yuchi, Nantou County, near Sun Moon Lake. Images by Sujoy Dhar

by TWF April 21, 2014

Sonaakshi Raaj showcases collection at LFW

Sonaakshi Raaj showcases collection at LFW

Designer Sonaakshi Raaj showcased her collection at Lakme Fashion Week (Summer Resort) 2014 on Mar 15, 2014. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

by TWF April 21, 2014

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