Satya Nadella finally breaks silence on 6000 job cuts in Microsoft
Jun 03, 2025, at 06:08 pm
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has finally broken his silence on laying off 6000 employees and said it was more related to organisational restructuring than poor performance of employees.
'Feels like a tonic in my musical pursuits': Flute virtuoso Pandit Ronu Majumdar receives Padma Shri
Jun 03, 2025, at 03:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Renowned flute virtuoso Pandit Ronu Majumdar was conferred with the Padma Shri, the third-highest civilian award in India, by President Draupadi Murmu Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi at a Civil Investiture Ceremony recently.
Loreto College Kolkata launches online multidisciplinary e-journals to foster academic research
Jun 02, 2025, at 11:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Students and teachers of Loreto College attended the joint inauguration of the first volumes of two multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed e-journals published by the college via an online programme last Wednesday.
Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025; India’s Nandini Gupta reaches top 20
May 31, 2025, at 11:23 pm
Hyderabad: Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned the 72nd Miss World at a glittering finale held on 31 May at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.
British-Indian twins Krish and Keira top score in prestigious IQ test, join Mensa
May 25, 2025, at 03:14 pm
A pair of British-Indian twins, whose parents studied in India before moving to the UK, scored remarkably in a tough IQ test that made them join the prestigious Mensa society.
X suffers second outage in two days; Musk had earlier warned of cyberattacks
May 24, 2025, at 08:49 pm
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter) experienced widespread disruptions on Saturday evening, marking the second day in a row of technical troubles for the site.
May 24, 2025, at 01:18 pm
From a banker turning into a renowned numismatist, Shankar Kumar Bose’s journey is a fascinating one, as Ranjita Biswas finds out
Marking 200 years of Assam tea, book calls tea ‘a beverage of well-being’
May 23, 2025, at 02:51 pm
Guwahati, May 20 : Even as the world celebrated the International Tea Day on May 21, a recently published book marking two hundred years of tea as an industry in Assam, has brought to the fore several scientific aspects and called it “a beverage of well-being.”
Mizoram becomes first Indian state to achieve full literacy
May 22, 2025, at 05:46 pm
Aizawl/IBNS: Mizoram has become the first Indian state to achieve full literacy, media reports said.
Indian author Banu Mushtaq scripts history by winning the 2025 International Booker Prize
May 22, 2025, at 12:04 am
London/IBNS: Banu Mushtaq has become the first Indian author writing in Kannada to win the prestigious International Booker Prize, taking regional Indian literature to the global stage
UN-led study reveals AI threatens one in four jobs
May 21, 2025, at 10:35 am
One in four jobs worldwide is potentially exposed to what’s known as generative artificial intelligence – or Generative AI – according to a new joint study from the UN labour agency (ILO) and Poland’s National Research Institute. The study finds that transforming job descriptions, not widespread job loss, is the more likely result.
Sona Fashion Tech achieves 17 years of unbroken 100 pct placement success
May 19, 2025, at 05:23 pm
Sona College of Technology’s Fashion Technology department, has emerged as a front-runner in preparing technically skilled, design-savvy, and creative fashion technologists.
Planet Word museum: Washington DC's ode to power of language
May 19, 2025, at 11:52 am
Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum in downtown Washington DC dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Sujoy Dhar is blown away by the wordsmith of a museum
May 18, 2025, at 11:26 am
A new premises of the Management Centre for Human Development (MCHD), a unit of Prof. Shitangshu Kumar Chakraborty Memorial Trust, was inaugurated recently in south Kolkata to carry forward the legacy of the pioneering institution dedicated to promoting value-based management, leadership, sustainable development, and spiritual-material harmony.
Rukmini Maitra dazzles as showstopper at a hair fashion show in Kolkata
May 17, 2025, at 11:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Godrej Professional unveiled its latest Surreal Hair Colour Collection along with a hair fashion show presenting Bengali film star Rukmini Maitra as the showstopper on Thursday.
Tech giant Apple assures India of commitment despite Trump's 'little problem'
May 16, 2025, at 10:43 am
Tech giant Apple has 'assured' India of its continued commitment to using India as a major base to manufacture its products, media reports said.
Arunima Ghosh launches Chowman's The Great Asian Food Festival
May 13, 2025, at 06:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actress Arunima Ghosh has recently launched Chowman's The Great Asian Food Festival offering delicacies from five other countries other than China.
West Bengal Dance Group Federation felicitates Mamata Shankar on World Dance Day
May 13, 2025, at 05:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Dance Group Federation celebrated the World Dance Day with a felicitation ceremony of the Padma Shri winner Mamata Shankar, along with a Bihu dance from Assam and eleven other dance performances as well last month.
After years of rivalry, Sam Altman says he wants to be friends with Elon Musk
May 10, 2025, at 11:27 pm
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has waived white flags, urging Elon Musk to be friends with him after years of rivalry and heated exchanges on social media.
May 09, 2025, at 04:47 pm
Salem: The Sona College of Technology has achieved a major milestone in the first phase of campus placements for its BTech graduating class of 2025, with 82 per cent students securing job offers in core engineering disciplines—including Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil—as well as new-age specialisations such as Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Analytics and Data Science.
India at the Met Gala 2025: SRK, Kiara among others lead a dazzling cultural showcase
May 06, 2025, at 03:19 pm
It’s that time of the year again—and this time, India made its mark. At the Met Gala 2025, Indian stars didn’t just walk the red carpet, they made bold cultural statements through their fashion.
IIT Guwahati hosts Japanese delegation, deeper cooperation in education, research discussed
May 05, 2025, at 07:43 pm
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati hosted the Japanese delegation led by House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga, when collaboration in research and other sectors was discussed.
Microsoft's Skype to end its journey today
May 05, 2025, at 02:33 pm
Microsoft-owned communication platform Skype will end its journey on Monday, ending its two-decade run when people used the medium to connect across the globe.
May 05, 2025, at 11:20 am
Debashish Das is a mindfulness-based emotional wellness practitioner with a distinctive perspective shaped by his multifaceted background. Born in Shillong, Debashish's professional journey has traversed the fields of medicine and information technology, equipping him with deep insights into the complexities of the human mind. These experiences inspired him to co-found the Sound N Mind Foundation with Sourish Choudhury, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing its mission. He is currently fully devoted to the foundation’s Elderly Care Emotional Companionship Program, where he combines his expertise and compassion to offer meaningful emotional support to senior citizens. Communication expert Subhojit Roy caught up with him for a quick chat. Excerpts:
Elon Musk's Starbase will soon become the new city in Texas
May 04, 2025, at 07:48 pm
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Saturday won a major vote when people in South Texas gave him the mandate to establish Starbase as a city.
Understanding the Online-to-Door Car Delivery Model with ACKO Drive
May 01, 2025, at 01:22 pm
Over the years, buying a car has seen a significant change. Gone are the days when a car buyer visited several dealerships to negotiate the price for hours. Nowadays, an increasing number of buyers look to an online-to-door car delivery model, which lets buyers conveniently and efficiently purchase a car from the comfort of their home.
Young Leaders Forum organises the 6th edition of the Pride of Bengal awards
Apr 30, 2025, at 04:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Young Leaders Forum of Indian Chamber of Commerce organised the sixth edition of the YLF Pride of Bengal Awards last week, to honour personalities of Bengal from the fields of music, film, fashion, business and sports.
Home Office to Guest Room - Creating a Perfect Harmony
Apr 30, 2025, at 01:33 pm
In today's fast-paced world, our homes have become multi-functional spaces. From being a place of work to a sanctuary for relaxation, our living spaces need to adapt to our ever-changing needs. One of the most challenging yet smart transformations is turning your home office into a guest room, creating a perfect harmony between functionality and comfort. If you are someone who likes to use your space intelligently yet not lose the chic vibe, We are here to help you with some Home Office ideas to achieve this transformation seamlessly. Let's explore how you can create the ideal blend of a home office and a welcoming guest room.
India AI push: Infosys launches Topaz AI suite to accelerate SAP S/4HANA Cloud transformation
Apr 29, 2025, at 10:21 pm
Bengaluru: IT services giant Infosys on Tuesday announced the rollout of Infosys Topaz, a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at accelerating business transformation journeys to SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
Tata Group-owned Tanishq relaunches grand store in Kolkata's Camac Street
Apr 29, 2025, at 07:09 pm
Tanishq, a jewellery retail brand from the house of Tata, has expanded its retail footprint with the relaunch of its grand store on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya in Camac Street, Kolkata.