34 years later, ‘Holud Pakhi’ gets a Gen Z twist as 40 students recreate Cactus’ cult anthem
Sep 01, 2026, at 10:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A musical journey that begins with a song can sometimes continue across generations, finding new listeners and new voices along the way. For Cactus, that journey reached another milestone as the iconic Bengali rock band celebrated its 34th anniversary, marking the occasion with a special recreation of its cult song ‘Holud Pakhi’ featuring 40 students of PB Academic School.
Diet Changes That May Help Support Hair Health
Aug 31, 2026, at 11:51 pm
Most people dealing with hair thinning or shedding jump straight to oils, shampoos, or supplements. That's understandable. But what you eat every day quietly shapes how your hair follicles behave, how fast your hair grows, and whether it stays on your head at all. The connection between diet and hair health is real, and it starts at the root — quite literally.
From Ramnami tattoos to a global app: Chaltabagan's 'Nishan' takes Durga Puja beyond Kolkata
Aug 31, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: They came from Chhattisgarh with the name of Ram tattooed across every inch of their bodies—elders of the Ramnami Samaj, a devotional community who began inscribing themselves in the 1890s as a quiet act of protest against temple exclusion.
Former Amazon employee turns layoff setback into chicken farm, starts own poultry business
Aug 31, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Maria Harshitha, a former Amazon employee, has shared her journey from working in the technology sector to building a poultry business after being laid off.
Delhi astrologer's Rs. 2.5 crore income claim goes viral; internet debates astrology business
Aug 31, 2026, at 12:59 am
An X user's claim that a Delhi astrologer could be earning around Rs 2.5 crore annually has sparked an online debate over the profession, its business model and the growing demand for personalised astrological consultations.
LG teams up with New York’s Met to turn TVs into digital art galleries. All details here
Aug 31, 2026, at 12:03 am
Electronics major LG Electronics has announced a collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to transform its televisions into digital art displays, allowing users to showcase works from the museum's collection at home.
Grandma thinks AI bot is a real person; her innocent conversation goes viral
Aug 29, 2026, at 06:06 pm
A viral video has captured the attention of social media users, showing an Indian grandmother having an adorable conversation with an artificial intelligence chatbot, seemingly mistaking it for a real person.
NVIDIA GeForce now gets huge upgrade: DLSS 4.5, new devices and major games revealed
Aug 29, 2026, at 05:58 pm
NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements have revealed several upcoming additions to GeForce NOW, including new ways to play, expanded device and platform support, and a major lineup of PC games coming to the cloud.
MSI’s new AI supercomputer is here—And it packs NVIDIA’s most powerful chip
Aug 29, 2026, at 05:46 pm
Tech major MSI has announced that its XpertStation WS300, based on the NVIDIA DGX Station architecture, is now shipping.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with One UI 9: Here’s everything you need to know
Aug 29, 2026, at 05:40 pm
Samsung Electronics has announced the Galaxy S26 FE, the latest addition to the Galaxy S26 family and the first device in the lineup to launch with One UI 9.
What is Expert Intelligence? Google unveils new AI-powered feature for users
Aug 29, 2026, at 05:29 pm
Google has rolled out its new Expert Intelligence feature, which allows users to leverage artificial intelligence to gain personalised insights from e-books purchased through Google Play Books.
‘Berlin will not be blackmailed’: German capital hit by major cyberattack
Aug 29, 2026, at 10:49 am
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner has confirmed that the German capital is being blackmailed by hackers who compromised the city's computer systems and stole data in a recent cyberattack.
Samsung introduces New Odyssey lineup for fast-paced gaming at Gamescom 2026
Aug 28, 2026, at 06:26 pm
Samsung Electronics has announced its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom 2026, the world’s largest gaming event, being held in Cologne, Germany from Aug. 26-30.
Apple event confirmed for September 9—Here’s what iPhone fans can expect
Aug 28, 2026, at 06:14 pm
Tech major Apple has revealed that its latest launch event will be held on September 9 when iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max devices are expected to be unveiled.
Aug 28, 2026, at 04:22 pm
Salem: Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrated its 66th Graduation Day last week with 100% of its graduating batch of 692 students securing placements across 11 disciplines.
31 years of fashion, one grand showcase: Sanskriti’s Bunon brings Kolkata’s fashion scene alive
Aug 27, 2026, at 04:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Sanskriti, a 31-year-old fashion house with two branches in Kolkata, brought its latest collection, Bunon, to the city through a solo exhibition-cum-sale on Friday, combining its long association with boutique culture with an exhibition and sale.
BRICS Summit venues under scanner: FSSAI flags food safety violations at 2 Delhi five-star hotels
Aug 27, 2026, at 12:39 am
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to two five-star hotels in New Delhi’s Aerocity after inspections uncovered a series of food safety and hygiene violations, including expired sweets, pest infestations and improper food storage.
Apple’s new M6 and M5 ultra chips could change Mac performance forever
Aug 26, 2026, at 07:58 pm
Apple has unveiled its next-generation M6 and M5 Ultra chips, bringing major gains in performance and AI capabilities to the new Mac mini and Mac Studio.
Google Cloud unveils Gemini Enterprise for finance: What it can do
Aug 26, 2026, at 07:39 pm
Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, a purpose-built agentic AI solution engineered for financial professionals.
Aug 26, 2026, at 05:30 pm
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and Netflix have announced scholarships for 100 students, offering up to 80% financial support across six professional programmes comprising two one-year diploma programmes and four six-month certificate programmes.
‘Wow… I really didn’t expect this’: French woman amazed by India’s UPI culture
Aug 25, 2026, at 07:16 pm
A French woman has expressed surprise at the widespread use of UPI payments in India, saying the digital payment system is used for everything from buying tea to making purchases at tiny roadside businesses.
Garmin’s new fēnix 9 Pro is a beast: Titanium build, LTE and 57-day battery
Aug 25, 2026, at 06:33 pm
Garmin has introduced the fēnix 9 and fēnix 9 Pro, new multisport GPS smartwatches designed to help athletes and adventurers improve performance, train smarter and explore farther.
Samsung’s epic gaming showcase is coming to Gamescom 2026—Gamers won’t want to miss this
Aug 25, 2026, at 04:26 pm
Samsung Electronics will showcase its comprehensive gaming ecosystem spanning PC, console and mobile gaming at Gamescom 2026, one of the world’s largest gaming events, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from August 26 to 30.
Padma Shri Mukesh Batra launches ‘TOXIC’, explores overlooked forms of modern-day toxicity
Aug 25, 2026, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Padma Shri awardee Dr. Mukesh Batra launched his latest book, TOXIC, at Oxford Bookshop in Kolkata on August 21. The book examines forms of toxicity beyond conventional physical exposure, including mental, emotional, spiritual and digital influences on everyday life.
Padma Shri Mukesh Batra launches ‘TOXIC’, explores overlooked forms of modern-day toxicity
Aug 25, 2026, at 12:06 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Padma Shri awardee Dr. Mukesh Batra launched his latest book, TOXIC, at Oxford Bookshop in Kolkata on August 21. The book examines forms of toxicity beyond conventional physical exposure, including mental, emotional, spiritual and digital influences on everyday life.
From handwoven sarees to corporate wear, Sanskriti showcases its latest collections in Kolkata
Aug 24, 2026, at 02:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Sanskriti, a 31-year-old fashion house with two branches in Kolkata, brought its latest collection, Bunon, to the city through a solo exhibition-cum-sale on Friday (August 21), combining its long association with boutique culture with an exhibition and sale.
India's Rs 62,500 crore mobile manufacturing plan: What does the new scheme mean
Aug 24, 2026, at 01:52 pm
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of Rs 62,500 crore to strengthen India's mobile phone manufacturing ecosystem and boost the country's competitiveness in global markets.
New Zealand's bold move against social media: Under-16s to face access ban
Aug 24, 2026, at 01:13 pm
New Zealand is set to join the growing list of countries seeking to restrict social media access for children under 16, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announcing plans to introduce legislation aimed at protecting young users online.
He had an ₹85 lakh package. Then he quit to travel: ‘I chose time over money’
Aug 23, 2026, at 07:37 pm
Travelling and the desire to enjoy life have prompted many people to rethink their priorities and career goals.
PepsiCo, Nestle India among firms issued notices over misleading ads, labelling violations
Aug 23, 2026, at 01:20 pm
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over alleged misleading advertisements, false claims and violations of labelling regulations, the food regulator said on Saturday.