The Battle for Buddha's Relics: Why the Piprahwa Treasures Sparked a Global Row
Jun 24, 2026, at 11:21 pm
The Piprahwa relics, associated with Lord Buddha, has evinced a lot of public interest in India and the Buddhist-majority countries recently, especially after a purported auction was blocked at the last moment. Ranjita Biswas delves into the controversy with help of the publication Crystal & Ash: The Buddha of Piprahwa
Samsung partners Alcedis to turn wearable data into clinical trial evidence
Jun 24, 2026, at 05:00 pm
Tech major Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Alcedis, a digital-first clinical research organization (CRO), to convert biometric data collected from wearable devices into clinically meaningful evidence for use in pharmaceutical and medical research.
Meta unveils affordable AI glasses starting at $299 — Here’s what they can do
Jun 24, 2026, at 04:39 pm
Tech giant Meta has unveiled a new line of AI-powered smart glasses developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, marking the company's latest push into the rapidly growing wearable technology market.
Huge GTA 6 surprise! Wolverine star may be voicing character “Ellis”
Jun 24, 2026, at 01:27 pm
There is excitement all around about the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 or GTA 6, and now there is a buzz that Brett Gipson, the actor behind Sabertooth in the upcoming Wolverine, would be playing a character in it.
World Music Day 2026 Concert Writes a New Chapter in Kolkata's Cultural Soul
Jun 23, 2026, at 07:27 pm
When Gulzar, Shankar Mahadevan, Vishal Bhardwaj and a constellation of India's finest gathered at Netaji Indoor Stadium, the city remembered why it has always been music's most faithful home
Best Packers and Movers in Chennai: A Complete Review of NoBroker's Home Shifting Services
Jun 22, 2026, at 06:31 pm
Relocating my home was one of the most demanding things I've had to manage. From carefully packing fragile belongings to coordinating timely delivery, every step demanded precision and reliability.
Scammers are using GTA 6 hype to target gamers — Don't fall for this trap
Jun 22, 2026, at 02:46 pm
With anticipation building ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), cybersecurity experts are warning gamers to watch out for a growing wave of scams promising early access to the highly anticipated title.
Reviving memories: A retrospective on G.C. Chakravarty, an artist the world forgot
Jun 21, 2026, at 10:07 pm
Former Indian President Dr S. Radhakrishnan was impressed ‘by the originality of his conceptions and the neatness of execution', yet few remember this Bengali artist who once exhibited alongside Jamini Roy, Gopal Ghose, and D. P. Roy Chowdhury.
Viral video reveals stunning interiors of Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat sleeper
Jun 20, 2026, at 06:35 pm
A video showing the luxurious interiors of the upcoming Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper has gone viral on social media, offering a first glimpse of the new-generation train.
Google Health App 5.02 update: New features for sleep, fitness and nutrition tracking
Jun 19, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Tech major Google has begun rolling out the 5.02 version of the Google Health app, providing fresh features to users.
Plumber beats MBA in the age of AI, says India’s Chief Economic Adviser
Jun 17, 2026, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's Chief Economic Adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran, said traditional credentials such as MBAs and computer science degrees are losing their employment edge, urging young people to develop trade and practical skills that are less vulnerable to artificial intelligence disruption.
Sony to launch LOFIC CMOS Sensor with 100 dB Dynamic Range for mobile devices
Jun 17, 2026, at 05:58 pm
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) on Wednesday announced the launch of the L910, an approximately 50-effective megapixel image sensor for mobile applications that delivers 100 dB high dynamic range imaging with low power consumption.
AI video race heats up as xAI unveils stunning Grok Imagine 1.5
Jun 17, 2026, at 05:20 pm
The AI race to deliver more capable generative platforms is intensifying every month.
Minecraft Chaos Cubed update is here—And it changes everything
Jun 17, 2026, at 04:08 pm
Chaos Cubed has officially landed in Minecraft: Java Edition, promising one of the most dynamic and unpredictable gameplay experiences yet.
Bharat Innovates 2026:IIT Madras, IITM Global Exchange nine MOUs worth USD 100 million
Jun 16, 2026, at 06:52 pm
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Global concluded day one of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, by exchanging seven commercial and two institutional Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
IUST hits major milestone at Bharat Innovates 2026—113 patents, counting
Jun 16, 2026, at 06:39 pm
As the nation observed Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) marked a significant milestone by surpassing 113 patents, reflecting its steadily growing culture of innovation, creativity, and translational research.
Viral Video: Ex-Amazon employee quits job to become Uber driver, internet praises his passion
Jun 16, 2026, at 04:43 pm
The story of a former Amazon employee who left his corporate job to pursue his passion for driving—and later joined Uber as a driver—is going viral after a young techie shared his video on Instagram.
Telegram suspended ahead of NEET-UG re-test as govt targets paper leak networks and fraud channels
Jun 16, 2026, at 02:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The government has temporarily suspended access to Telegram in India as a precautionary measure ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination, according to media reports.
Jun 16, 2026, at 01:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government is unlikely to permit billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink to use a key satellite technology that allows its spacecraft to beam data directly to one another in space, citing surveillance and national security concerns, according to an Economic Times report.
OnePlus N6 launch confirmed — Here’s everything we know so far
Jun 15, 2026, at 05:01 pm
Chinese tech major OnePlus has announced that its N6 model will be launched later this month, generating significant buzz among smartphone enthusiasts eager for the next entry in the brand’s lineup.
EA announces Star Wars Zero Company launch for August 27. Details here
Jun 15, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has announced that Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 27, 2026.
Jun 14, 2026, at 07:16 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ at the Palais des Expositions in Nice alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting that the ongoing technological revolution in the digital age presents new opportunities for humanity.
Anthropic halts new AI tools after US security concerns
Jun 13, 2026, at 06:28 pm
AI giant Anthropic has suspended access to its newly launched advanced models following an export control directive issued by US authorities over national security concerns.
Son lands Rs. 15 LPA MNC job, father says 'get a government job instead'—Internet divided
Jun 13, 2026, at 02:53 pm
An X post by an entrepreneur has triggered a heated online debate over the long-standing preference among many Indian parents for government jobs over private-sector careers.
Crafted in India, Framed in the West
Jun 13, 2026, at 12:20 pm
India has one of the richest traditions of handicrafts in the world, yet we often look to the West for validation before appreciating their true worth, writes Anju Munshi.
Jun 13, 2026, at 10:31 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, is scheduled to jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 on June 14 at the Palais des Expositions de Nice, France.
Malabar Gold unveils NUWA: A stunning new diamond collection inspired by nature
Jun 12, 2026, at 05:37 pm
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled NUWA, a new natural diamond jewellery collection inspired by the intricate patterns, textures, and subtle details found in nature.
India AI Mission launches indigenous Varya. What is it?
Jun 12, 2026, at 04:56 pm
Avataar, an AI-native transformation company, on Friday unveiled Varya, a distilled video generation model designed to make frontier AI video technology more affordable, accessible, and contextually relevant for India’s next generation of users.
India takes Quantum leap: New advanced computing lab announced at MNIT Jaipur
Jun 12, 2026, at 03:13 pm
Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the establishment of an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur.
From medical representative to street artist: Kolkata man honours football icons ahead of World Cup
Jun 11, 2026, at 06:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As football fever builds ahead of the FIFA World Cup, a quiet lane in Baranagar has been transformed into an open-air gallery celebrating some of the sport's greatest icons.