Oct 02, 2026, at 07:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starbucks Kolkata has launched its all-new Pujo special menu at its flagship Starbucks Reserve Store at Quest Mall, Kolkata.
WhatsApp’s big new parental control for teens: Parents can now set these limits
Oct 01, 2026, at 01:14 am
WhatsApp has introduced new parental controls for teenagers, offering families additional tools to manage age-appropriate usage and privacy settings on the messaging platform.
IRTH by House of Titan expands East India footprint,opens first store in Kolkata
Sep 30, 2026, at 05:45 pm
IRTH, the premium handbag brand from the House of Titan, announces the opening of its new exclusive brand store at South City Mall, Kolkata, marking another significant milestone in the brand’s retail expansion across India.
‘This guy is a monster’: Trump’s hilarious praise for Sundar Pichai, Google CEO’s witty reply
Sep 30, 2026, at 12:36 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday jokingly called Google CEO Sundar Pichai a "monster" while hosting leading artificial intelligence (AI) executives at the White House.
Rs 1 lakh salary, but only Rs 20,000 left: 25-year-old’s money struggle goes viral
Sep 30, 2026, at 12:50 am
A 25-year-old professional earning Rs 1 lakh a month has shared his financial struggles on Reddit, saying rising living costs, loan repayments and other expenses leave him with just around Rs 20,000 in savings each month.
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol at a fraction of cost — Here’s what it can do
Sep 29, 2026, at 11:25 pm
OpenAI has launched a cheaper AI model, GPT-6.1 Sol, saying it offers performance close to its more advanced GPT-6 Astra at a fraction of the cost.
Bluetooth-free earbuds are back! Bose launches $99 noise-cancelling model
Sep 29, 2026, at 05:58 pm
Bose has announced its return to the wired-earbud market with the launch of the all-new Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds.
Rupankar Bagchi’s unveils ‘Double Rupankar’ songs marking International Tourism Day
Sep 29, 2026, at 03:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Singer Rupankar Bagchi's two travel songs were unveiled on Friday as part of the ‘Double Rupankar’ release, bringing together music and the spirit of travel ahead of International Tourism Day.
Rs. 45,000 for a tiny room in Dubai! Indian-origin woman’s post sparks debate
Sep 29, 2026, at 12:38 am
An Indian-origin woman has shared her experience of paying around ₹45,000 a month for a small room in Dubai, prompting a range of reactions from social media users.
Got cash gifts at your wedding? This Rs. 10 lakh case has social media talking
Sep 28, 2026, at 11:49 pm
An X post has sparked a debate over the tax treatment of wedding gifts after a user sought clarification on whether a large amount of cash received as a wedding gift could attract the scrutiny of the Income Tax Department.
Samsung unveils South Korea’s first financial-sector smart office powered by private 5G
Sep 28, 2026, at 05:29 pm
Tech major Samsung Electronics on Monday announced that it is the sole vendor providing private 5G network solutions for a smart office at Hana Financial Group’s new headquarters in Incheon, South Korea.
‘One of my favourite watches’: Abir Chatterjee talks Citizen as brand marks 50 years of Eco-Drive
Sep 28, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Citizen Watches celebrated its golden jubilee anniversary of its Eco-Drive innovation on Thursday, with Bengali actor Abir Chatterjee joining the senior management of Citizen Watches India, to inaugurate a new flagship store at South City Mall.
Vishwa Shanti Yatra 2026 brings together 7,000 people across 12 states for peace
Sep 28, 2026, at 02:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Akhil Bharatiya Adhyatmik Samiti (ABAS) organised the Vishwa Shanti Yatra 2026, bringing together more than 7,000 people across 12 states and over 30 cities in a nationwide campaign centred on peace, unity and harmony.
Sep 27, 2026, at 08:08 pm
Bengaluru has remained a traffic nightmare for commuters for several years.
Laid off after 16 years, man lands job after 6 months—Shares 6 lessons he wishes he knew earlier
Sep 27, 2026, at 06:02 pm
A young market research analyst with 16 years of work experience, who was unexpectedly laid off six months ago, has attracted attention on social media after sharing how he eventually landed a new job and the lessons he learned during his period of unemployment.
Google turns 28: The nostalgic doodle that took the internet back to its early days
Sep 27, 2026, at 01:43 pm
Search engine giant Google on Sunday celebrated its 28th anniversary with a colourful doodle on its homepage, taking internet users on a nostalgic trip down memory lane by featuring an early version of its iconic logo.
Sony AATH adapts ‘Worst Cooks in America’ for new Bengali unscripted reality series
Sep 27, 2026, at 11:42 am
Kolkata: Bengali entertainment channel Sony AATH has announced 'Raandhuni Na Kaanduni', an unscripted celebrity cooking competition adapted from the American format 'Worst Cooks in America', premiering October 3.
‘We can only do it together’: Albanese calls for global action on climate, AI
Sep 25, 2026, at 11:20 pm
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday called for greater international cooperation to tackle the climate crisis, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the erosion of international rules, saying countries must work together to address challenges confronting the world.
National Award-winning ‘Ramnami’ puts spotlight on community behind Chaltabagan’s ‘Nishan’ theme
Sep 24, 2026, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata: The Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee has welcomed the National Film Award for Ramnami, which was named Best Hindi Documentary at the 72nd National Film Awards.
Man saves Rs. 15 lakh, but one thing his parents do leaves him ‘guilty’
Sep 24, 2026, at 12:16 am
A Reddit user recently shared an emotional account of his personal life on the platform, revealing that he felt guilty after reaching a major financial milestone while watching his parents continue to cut back on everyday expenses.
Sep 23, 2026, at 03:02 pm
Earning enough to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in the United States can be challenging for families, particularly amid changes and uncertainty surrounding H-1B visa rules.
Apple drops a huge surprise for iCloud+ users in India: Free Apple TV and over 200 games
Sep 22, 2026, at 05:40 pm
iCloud+ subscribers in India will gain access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade as part of their subscription at no additional cost, Apple has announced.
Human vs Robot! Influencer enters ring with 6-foot humanoid in wild fight
Sep 21, 2026, at 06:28 pm
A bizarre and futuristic spectacle unfolded in the US as an American influencer stepped into an arena to take on a six-foot humanoid robot, creating scenes reminiscent of The Terminator and blurring the line between science fiction and reality.
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College receives Education Excellence Award for the fifth time
Sep 21, 2026, at 05:18 pm
Salem: As the boundaries between engineering disciplines disappear, young engineers must prepare to work across disciplines, experiment, prototype and solve real-world problems, Mizoram Governor General V. K. Singh (Retd.) said at the 5th IE(I) Engineering Education Excellence Summit & Awards 2026 in New Delhi on September 19.
Ramayana tales lesson to Gen Z, professionals, modern families & world: New Book
Sep 21, 2026, at 03:45 pm
Can the Ramayana be more than the epic clash between good and evil and the narratives of duty, devotion, love, and destiny? Yes, the sacred text is a journey through ideals of righteousness that help people navigate their personal and professional lives with wisdom and integrity, according to a new book.
British woman dumps legal career for dog walking, claims she now makes $530 a day
Sep 21, 2026, at 09:27 am
A British woman has quit her high-flying legal career to become a full-time dog walker, an unconventional career move that she says has helped her earn more while working fewer hours.
Sep 20, 2026, at 10:53 pm
A top management degree from a prestigious institute is often considered a ticket to a successful career.
Mentos, Coca-Cola and a flying man: Bizarre AI video goes viral online
Sep 20, 2026, at 09:37 pm
A bizarre video has gone viral on social media showing a man seemingly being launched high into the sky after dropping a crate full of Mentos candies into a large pool of Coca-Cola that had spilled onto a road from a broken-down truck.
‘I feel obsolete’: Bengaluru techie reveals how AI has changed his career
Sep 20, 2026, at 08:27 pm
Artificial Intelligence has led to a large number of layoffs in recent times, causing tension among techies.
Sep 20, 2026, at 08:18 pm
Kolkata: Citizen Watches inaugurated a relocated flagship store at South City Mall on Thursday, marking the 50th anniversary of its Eco-Drive technology, with actor Abir Chatterjee joining the company's senior management for the opening.