Loreto College hosts week-long faculty development programme on higher education excellence
Sep 23, 2025, at 02:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Loreto College, in collaboration with the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) of North Bengal University and the United Board for Christian Higher Education in India, hosted a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from Sept 15–20, 2025.
Ambuja Neotia hosts 2nd B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition in Kolkata
Sep 22, 2025, at 04:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ambuja Neotia recently hosted the 2nd B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition in Kolkata, spotlighting architect Girish Doshi, and launched the annual Prabir Mitra Memorial Award, with the first award conferred on SQUARE for culturally rooted, contemporary practice.
Kolkata: Ahiritola Yubak Brinda invites Auram to make jewellery for Ma Durga and her family
Sep 21, 2025, at 12:11 am
Auram, a boutique jewellery brand founded by Bhramar Mallick, which officially made its presence early this year, has been invited by one of the biggest Puja Associations of Kolkata, Ahiritola Yubak Brinda, to make the jewellery for Ma Durga and her family this year.
Top 5 Earbuds Worth Your Money This Festive Sale
Sep 19, 2025, at 11:06 pm
Festive season is around the corner, and you know what that means: endless sales, tempting discounts, and a perfect excuse to treat yourself (or your loved ones) to some tech upgrades. Whether it’s upgrading your daily commute experience or enjoying crystal-clear calls wherever you are, a pair of good earbuds is practically a must-have in today’s world.
Sep 19, 2025, at 05:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starbucks' first ever Durga Puja inspired menu offers a convenient and mess-free option for people enjoying the Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata, especially those who love pandal (pavilion) hopping and want a quick meal on the go.
Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee receives Governor’s Award of Excellence at Raj Bhavan Kolkata
Sep 19, 2025, at 02:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Percussionist and Grammy jury member Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee was presented the Governor’s Award of Excellence by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose at the Navyug@75 celebrations at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, on Wednesday.
Rosé All Day and Coastal Vibes: Dining at Chicago's The Hampton Social – River North
Sep 19, 2025, at 12:57 pm
If you’re looking for a spot in Chicago that captures the spirit of summer no matter the season, The Hampton Social – River North is a perfect escape.
AI assistance made easy: Microsoft 365 app now includes free Copilot
Sep 18, 2025, at 12:38 am
Microsoft's latest update highlights the rapid pace at which artificial intelligence is being integrated into the core of the workforce.
A taste of South India this Durga Puja at Garden Café in Kolkata
Sep 17, 2025, at 11:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja, Garden Café, one of the city’s longstanding vegetarian eateries, is inviting visitors to experience festive flavours with a South Indian touch.
Sep 17, 2025, at 06:58 pm
Samsung Electronics has announced the official rollout of One UI 8 — introducing advanced multimodal AI capabilities, a UX optimized for different device form factors and personalized, proactive suggestions to make everyday life smarter and more convenient.
iPhone users are claiming the newly-released iOS 26 update is fast draining battery life
Sep 17, 2025, at 04:54 pm
iPhone users are claiming that the newly-released iOS 26 update is fast draining the battery life.
Google lays off more than 200 AI contractors: Reports
Sep 16, 2025, at 04:59 pm
IT major Google has laid off more than 200 contract workers who were working on its Artificial Intelligence projects, including Gemini, according to media reports.
Sep 15, 2025, at 05:22 pm
Social media is all about AI trends these days and the latest being Indian women sharing their Benarasi-saree class images on Instagram, giving a close competition to the Nano Banana craze that is sweeping the online world.
Pt Tarun Bhattacharya joins eminent musicians in promoting young talents in Arizona
Sep 14, 2025, at 07:18 pm
SNA awardee Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya and other prominent musicians joined to promote local talents in the US state of Arizona recently.
Karim’s Entally launches heritage menu reviving old Calcutta flavours
Sep 12, 2025, at 11:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Karim’s Entally Restaurant, known for its Mughlai cuisine, launched a new heritage menu this week, aiming to revive traditional flavours associated with old Calcutta’s culinary culture.
After Ghibli, now Nano Banana trend is setting internet on fire
Sep 12, 2025, at 05:53 pm
Months after Ghibli left netizens busy, a new trend has now caught the attention of internet users, which allows them to create an AI-powered hyper-realistic 3D figurines of themselves, celebrities, or even pets.
Exhibition showcases ways to revitalize Kolkata’s declining urban heritage
Sep 12, 2025, at 04:38 pm
Should we deliberately demolish vintage urban structures to accommodate modern aspirations? Or can cities balance heritage conservation with the need for modernization? A recent exhibition in Kolkata attempted to showcase how preservation of built heritage may be aligned with urban development.
Three-Day exhibition pays tribute to literary legends Sunil Gangopadhyay and Shakti Chattopadhyay
Sep 10, 2025, at 07:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A three-day exhibition celebrating the life and works of eminent author Sunil Gangopadhyay, on the occasion of his 92nd birth anniversary, and renowned poet Shakti Chattopadhyay, was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Gaganendra Pradarshan Shala.
Apple Watch Series 11 introduced, check out the price
Sep 10, 2025, at 01:38 am
Tech major Apple on Tuesday introduced Apple Watch Series 11, offering the most comprehensive set of health features yet, longer battery life, an even more durable cover glass, and 5G cellular capabilities, all in its thinnest and most comfortable design.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 at 'Awe Dropping' event; presents bigger display, smarter AI
Sep 10, 2025, at 12:27 am
Apple kicked off its much-anticipated “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday at Apple Park with the launch of the iPhone 17, the company’s latest standard iPhone model.
Zigzag to clarity: Sonal Mansingh’s dance of life captivates Delhi
Sep 08, 2025, at 01:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) was abuzz with intellectual and cultural energy as it hosted a special discussion on the revised edition of danseuse Sonal Mansingh’s autobiography, A Zigzag Mind.
Asian Paints gives Kolkata’s Yellow Taxis a pujo makeover for 40 years of Sharad Shamman
Sep 06, 2025, at 05:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Asian Paints Sharad Shamman, the city's iconic Durga Puja celebration, marked its 40th anniversary in 2025 with the "Cholte Cholte 40" project, which transforms the city's yellow taxis into moving time capsules.
Facebook to bring back 'poke' feature
Sep 05, 2025, at 02:19 pm
Social media giant Facebook is bringing back 'poke', a trend which was once a regular affair with internet users.
Funding cuts could push 6 million more children out of school, alerts UNICEF
Sep 03, 2025, at 06:35 pm
Global education funding is facing sharp reductions that could leave an extra six million children out of school by 2026, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Wednesday.
BIBS with NHRDN Kolkata Chapter hosts HR Leadership Summit on AI-driven future on work
Sep 03, 2025, at 03:59 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: BIBS, in collaboration with the NHRDN Kolkata Chapter, has hosted the HR Leadership Summit on the AI-Driven Future of Work in Kolkata.
OpenAI introduces parental control in ChatGPT amid US teens' suicide
Sep 03, 2025, at 01:40 pm
Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI on Tuesday announced it will launch parental controls to its chatbot ChatGPT, amid an American couple's claim that the system encouraged their son to take his own life.
India unveils first indigenous 32-bit processor Vikram-32 at Semicon India 2025
Sep 02, 2025, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi: India unveiled its first indigenously developed 32-bit processor, Vikram-32, at the Semicon India 2025 conference, marking a milestone in the nation’s semiconductor self-reliance drive.
One World Fusion 2025 celebrates music, culture and a noble cause in Hyderabad
Sep 02, 2025, at 06:36 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: One World Fusion 2025, a grand music festival held at Rabindra Bharati as part of Independence Day celebrations, brought together legendary artists and music lovers for an evening of rhythm, melody, and purpose.
'Change is imminent, embrace the reality': Education sector stares at transformation in age of AI
Aug 31, 2025, at 04:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: “Just like the invention of electricity saved us from studying under lamps, AI is only a tool that will help us in our education—we must adopt it,” said Mumbai-based Epiq Capital Director Navjot Mallika Kaur. She joined other panelists in stressing the importance of Artificial Intelligence in the education system at a seminar in Kolkata on Saturday.
Samsung launches most affordable Galaxy Book5, check out the price
Aug 30, 2025, at 07:07 pm
Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, recently launched the new Galaxy Book5, an AI-powered laptop designed to enhance productivity and creativity.