Mahesh Kaul

A fire broke out in two chemical factories near the international airport in Kolkata on Monday, leading authorities to evacuate two Air India planes from the hangar.

Hema Malini said that coming from an orthodox family, she found it very difficult to perform a romantic scene with Raj Kapoor in her debut film Sapno Ka Saudagar. She had also noticed their age gap.

Hema Malini had once opened up on doing romantic scenes with Raj Kapoor who was in his 40s that time but she was 26 years younger to him. But the actress was so new at that time, she couldn't make any demands.

Noted filmmaker Mani Kaul, who was considered one of the pioneers of new Indian cinema, died here on Wednesday after prolonged illness.

The Airport Casual Workmen's Union (ACWU) has threatened to go on a strike at Kolkata airport on April 10.

More than 100 tonne of export goods - worth hundreds of crores of rupees - is lying in the cargo hold since the wee hours of Wednesday.

A paint factory near Kaikhali, just off Kolkata airport's boundary wall, was gutted in a fire.

Two separate incidents within a span of 10 minutes one with a JetLite aircraft and another with an Air India limousine bus triggered hectic activity at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday evening. Kolkata: Two separate incidents within a span of 10 minutes one with a JetLite aircraft and another with an...

Get to know Shammi Kapoor a little better… Below are some facts about the legend.

She was 15 years old when Hema Malini was considered for a Tamil film.

To ensure passengers check-in smoothly for their flights, Kolkata airport is all set to draw a new layout for the check-in and security hold areas.

Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini reflected on her debut film, 'Sapno Ka Saudagar' (1968), alongside the legendary Raj Kapoor. At just 16, she admitted she didn’t initially grasp his iconic stature but credited him for her early fame. Sharing heartfelt memories, she praised his visionary contributions to cinema and expressed gratitude for the enduring recognition her roles, including Marjina from 'Alibaba Aur 40 Chor', continue to bring her.

The airport manager of low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines - 40-year-old Bijoy Matta - has gone missing. Matta was last seen at the airport on Tuesday evening.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has started a multi-purpose terminal, especially for those bound for Haj, which will be used for low-cost carriers at other times.

Three of the eight woman staffers assigned for flight announcements have gone on maternity leave, making it difficult for the Airports Authority of India to run the service round the clock.

Every monsoon, jackals and dogs block this runway, giving airlines and airport officials a harrowing time.

A 90-minute power fault in a critical section of the domestic terminal during the morning rush sent airline schedules haywire on Friday.

The threat of a bird being sucked into the engine is very real for every one of the planes that takes off or lands at Kolkata airport, what with garbage piling up due to airport modernization work.

A number of flights - both incoming and outgoing - were delayed at the Kolkata airport of Friday after a key taxi-way was shut down, throwing flight schedules haywire.

Amitava Basu was booked on Jet Airways morning flight to Mumbai on December 2008. Bad weather forced authorities to suspend operation at the airport for three hours.

On Hema Malini's birthday, we reflect on her illustrious career in Indian cinema. Known as the 'Dream Girl', she debuted with 'Sapno Ka Saudagar' and gained fame with 'Sita Aur Geeta', 'Sholay', 'Dream Girl', and 'Baghban'. Her versatile performances, spanning from romantic comedies to emotional dramas, have left a lasting legacy.

The premiere of Sangam in July, 1964 was a grand affair at Lighthouse Cinema

Raj Kapoor's connection with Kolkata was beyond professional commitments. The relationship was built based on mutual respect, cultural admiration, and his passion for Indian cinema. His films, the stories, and his emotional connection with Kolkata strengthened Kapoor's legacy. The city's deep respect for genuine talent and the attachment to world cinema always fascinated Raj Kapoor.

Alert ATC official prevents accident as plane lands on runway shut for repairs.

After the recently-concluded 'Bachchanalia' where Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia went under the hammer, the auction house DeRivaz & Ives has announced a similar tribute to 'feminine icons' of Indian cinema.

Exactly 50 years ago, a section of brahmins in Raipur was outraged to know that Kahi Debe Sandesh, the first film in Chhattisgarhi dialect, was an inter-caste love story between a scheduled caste boy and a brahmin girl.