Durga Puja sustainability: One of the oldest awards goes flex-free
Oct 17, 2025, at 07:00 pm
Every year, Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata generate enough non-biodegradable plastic waste to blanket the entire Vatican City.
From Stunning Design to Pro-Level Cameras – Experience the Samsung S Series Magic on Dhanteras
Oct 17, 2025, at 06:40 pm
Dhanteras 2025 brings dazzling deals on Samsung Galaxy S smartphones! Enjoy festive discounts, Easy EMIs, and exclusive offers on Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Ultra and other phones. Upgrade your Diwali with flagship features and unbeatable prices—only from Bajaj Finserv partner stores. Shop smart, celebrate big!
KaratKrafter opens flagship store in Kolkata
Oct 17, 2025, at 06:40 pm
The flagship store of KaratKrafter, a boutique redefining fine jewellery, was recently unveiled in Kolkata.
Annapurna Swadisht names Sourav Ganguly as national brand ambassador
Oct 17, 2025, at 06:34 pm
Annapurna Swadisht Limited, an FMCG company, recently announced former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly as its Brand Ambassador.
CKK Eduveda and Fur Ball Story unveil world’s first Ayurvedic veterinary course series
Oct 16, 2025, at 12:54 am
New Delhi: In a global first, CKK Eduveda and Fur Ball Story have launched a structured series of courses on Ayurveda for animals, marking a milestone in integrating ancient wisdom with modern veterinary science.
Now you can directly shop from ChatGPT: Walmart partners with OpenAI
Oct 15, 2025, at 09:40 am
ChatGPT might be helping you perform your day-to-day activities with ease, and now you can shop directly from the AI bot that became a global phenomenon since its arrival.
Kolkata’s iconic Kathi Roll among world’s top 10 wraps: TasteAtlas
Oct 12, 2025, at 10:05 pm
Kolkata’s beloved Kathi Roll has made India proud by securing the 6th spot in the latest list of the 'Top 38 Wraps in the World', unveiled by popular global food and travel guide TasteAtlas.
Oct 12, 2025, at 05:36 pm
The Dandelions Have It is the coming-of-age story of Quillo, the hedgehog, uniquely illustrated with over 40 mixed-media collages. Author Sohini Sen talks to Sujoy Dhar about the story's themes of love for our Blue Planet, friendship, self-acceptance, and 'growth' that inevitably comes with misadventures and dollops of humour.
AI firm Anthropic to open Bengaluru office in 2026; CEO Amodei meets PM Modi
Oct 12, 2025, at 03:43 pm
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss the company’s plans to expand operations in India, including the opening of a new office in Bengaluru.
Narendra Modi discusses AI, innovation with Qualcomm CEO Amon
Oct 11, 2025, at 03:21 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi met Cristiano R. Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, and discussed India’s advancements in artificial intelligence, innovation and skilling.
László Krasznahorkai: Meet the Hungarian author who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
Oct 10, 2025, at 12:54 pm
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for “his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art,” the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday.
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
Oct 09, 2025, at 11:30 pm
Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, known for his darkly poetic, labyrinthine prose and haunting depictions of a collapsing world, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday.
Oct 09, 2025, at 03:08 pm
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts has partnered with India Development Service to present “6-A Akash Ganga,” an award-winning film about legendary musician Annapurna Devi, the widow of renowned sitarist Ravi Shankar.
Google launches Gemini 2.5 Computer Use AI that can browse the web like humans
Oct 08, 2025, at 10:35 am
Google has unveiled Gemini 2.5 Computer Use, a new version of its AI model capable of navigating the web through a browser, allowing it to perform tasks much like a human user.
AMD and OpenAI join forces to roll out 6 GW of GPUs for AI
Oct 07, 2025, at 07:12 pm
AMD and OpenAI on Monday announced a 6 gigawatt agreement to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs.
Booker winner Kiran Desai’s new novel delves into the many shades of loneliness
Oct 07, 2025, at 01:20 pm
The Oxford English Dictionary defines loneliness as a feeling of unhappiness caused by having no friends or people to talk to.
Centre approves setting up of 'NaMo semiconductor Laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar, check all details
Oct 05, 2025, at 06:01 pm
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has recently approved the setting up of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar.
Dhak, Dhunuchi, and Defence Bonds: Durga Puja in Mhow
Oct 05, 2025, at 11:44 am
From Kolkata’s grand pandals to a small cantonment town in Madhya Pradesh, Durga Puja remains a living tradition. Jayalakshmi Sengupta reports how in Mhow, retired and serving soldiers and their families recreate this spirit — through art, adda, food, theatre, and dance.
German envoy warns Indian students against overreliance on agents amid rise in visa rejections
Oct 03, 2025, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi: Germany has become a leading destination for Indian students, with enrolments crossing 60,000, but the country’s envoy in New Delhi has cautioned against overreliance on private education consultants.
Classical singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Chhannulal Mishra dies at 89
Oct 02, 2025, at 10:43 am
Varanasi/IBNS: Legendary Indian classical singer Chhannulal Mishra died of age-related ailments at the age of 89 on Thursday.
Accenture lays off 11,000 employees in AI-driven restructuring
Sep 30, 2025, at 10:32 am
IT giant Accenture has announced it has removed 11,000 employees in the last three months, and more layoffs could be expected in the upcoming months as part of its AI restructuring.
Google marks 27th birthday with doodle of original 1998 logo
Sep 27, 2025, at 04:50 pm
Google marked its 27th anniversary on Saturday with a doodle featuring its original 1998 logo, evoking nostalgia for its early days.
Yellow Taxis and the Colours of Puja
Sep 27, 2025, at 02:08 pm
Art and Kolkata are like a close-knit couple, thriving in a space not clearly defined, yet always with ample room to grow.
Education for All reaches out to support marginalized children during Durga Puja
Sep 27, 2025, at 01:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Education For All (EFA), a Kolkata-based NGO dedicated to making education accessible to every child, reached out to more than 100 children from economically vulnerable backgrounds by distributing books, stationery, and educational toolkits at the 81-year-old iconic Chaltabagan Durga Puja pandal. Members of the Swasamman Welfare Foundation also joined the initiative.
A Defiant Voice Remembered: Jyotsna Mohan at The Write Circle, Dubai
Sep 27, 2025, at 01:24 pm
Dubai witnessed a stirring afternoon of literature and remembrance as The Write Circle, an initiative of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, unfolded at Anantara Downtown Dubai. Hosted by the Ehsaas Women of Dubai, the session celebrated stories of courage, sacrifice, and journalism that dared to defy colonial power.
Durga Puja: Bengal’s festival of faith, art and communion
Sep 26, 2025, at 02:06 pm
As Bengal prepares for Durga Puja, the streets of Siliguri, Kolkata and Krishnanagar begin to hum with a familiar rhythm—clay being molded, pandals rising, communities gathering. But this is no ordinary festival. Durga Puja is Bengal’s civilizational heartbeat: a sacred season where devotion meets artistry, and community becomes communion.
CBSE releases tentative date sheets for 2026 Class 10 and 12 board exams. Check details
Sep 24, 2025, at 10:28 pm
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the tentative date sheets for the 2026 Class 10 and 12 board examinations.
Rotary International District 3291 joins hands with JU, others to celebrate sustainable Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025, at 07:34 pm
Recognizing the scale and influence of the festival, Rotary International District 3291, in association with Variable Energy Cyclotrone Centre ( DOE, GOI), Jadavpur University and Central Pollution Control Board (under Ministry of Environment, GOI), is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative to promote a sustainable Durga Puja.
Kartik Aaryan launches new Skechers store in Kolkata
Sep 24, 2025, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan recently launched a new store of Skechers in Kolkata' South City Mall.
Saptak Music School of Pittsburgh hosts spellbinding evening of Indian classical music
Sep 23, 2025, at 10:31 pm
Pittsburgh/IBNS: The Saptak Music School of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the Music Department of Chatham University, staged a captivating evening of Indian classical music that drew students, connoisseurs, and the wider community into a celebration of India’s cultural heritage.