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Supreme Court denies bail to Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault cases | Kashmir: Security forces ramp up search operation against militants in Kishtwar after para commando dies in encounter | Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India | Congress wants to return to power dividing castes: PM Modi in Maharashtra | Pakistan: 24 killed, over 30 injured in blast at Quetta railway station in Balochistan | Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derail at Nalpur in West Bengal's Howrah | Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk briefly joins telephonic conversation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy | K'taka yoga teacher escapes death, outsmarts kidnappers using breathing control skill after being molested, stripped | EC warns of stern action over derogatory comments against women after Shaina NC remark sparked row | Aligarh Muslim University is entitled to minority status, rules Supreme Court overruling 1967 judgement

Open AI gives good news as user no more needs to sign-up to access ChatGPT

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

You can now access ChatGPT without signing up to the platform, makers Open AI said.

IIT Guwahati partners with Samagra Shiksha Assam to host Mega Science and Maths Olympiad with over 1 lakh students

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

With the aim of fostering scientific curiosity and mathematical proficiency among students in the state, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha Assam, organized a massive Science and Maths Olympiad, one of the largest in the country.

Centre urges citizens to be careful while using public phone charging stations

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

The Indian government on Friday cautioned people against "USB charger scam" and warned them against using charging portals at public places such as airports, cafes, hotels, and bus stands.

Rejuvenate with naturopathy in Kolkata's luxury Vedic Village Spa Resort

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Nestled in the natural beauty of West Bengal on the outskirts of Kolkata, the  Vedic Village Spa Resort  offers a serene and tranquil environment, ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation. The authentic architecture and sprawling landscape further enhance the experience, making it a haven for guests seeking wellness.

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to begin June 10

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Apple recently announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 10 through 14, 2024.

IIT Madras partners with French firm Starburst Accelerator SARL to set up Start-up Hub

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

French aerospace and defence firm Starburst Accelerator SARLis partnering withIndian Institute of Technology Madras(IIT Madras)to set up an innovative hub for start-upswith a funding support of €100 million (100 Million Euros).

Recently released books by IGNCA uphold the age-old Indo-Japanese connection

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  Taking the Indo-Japanese bond a step further, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) released two books, ‘Siddham Calligraphy of Sanskrit Hieronyms’ and ‘Sanskrit Manuscripts from Japan, Vol I’, at a function recently held in New Delhi.

BSF hosts Holi Mela in Srinagar ahead of festival of colours

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Border Security Force (BSF) hosted ‘Holi Mela’ on the eve of the Holi festival at BSF campus Humhama in Srinagar on Sunday.

Apple releases iOS 17.4.1, check out how to update it

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Tech major Apple on Thursday (March 21, 2024) released iOS 17.4.1 update, just two weeks after the company had unveiled its iOS 17.4.

NCERT to introduce new syllabi and textbooks for classes 3 and 6

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will introduce new syllabi and textbooks for classes 3 and 6 starting from April 1, 2024, for the academic year 2024-25.

Bollywood beauty Sushmita Sen inaugurates SSBeauty store in Kolkata's Quest Mall

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen visited Kolkata on Thursday to inaugurate a 9000 sq feet beauty verse at Quest Mall.

US files civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple over smartphone monopoly

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

The US Justice Department, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolisation or attempted monopolisation of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

Over 100 students participate in Kolkata's US Consulate-hosted Poem Project

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

One hundred and twenty high school students of Kolkata participated in the US-India Poem Project hosted by the US Consulate on Thursday.

Amitabh Bachchan grew with time and technology: Prosenjit Chatterjee unveiling journalist Shoma A. Chatterji's book on Big B

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Amitabh Bachchan is a perfect example of how actors need to grow with "time and technology", said Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee while unveiling a book on the 81-year-old movie legend by film scholar-journalist-author Shoma A. Chatterji in Kolkata recently.

Bengali rock band Fossils to release their new album 'Fossils 7' this year

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Bengali rock band Fossils talked about their new album release 'Fossils 7' at Mirchi Fanfest here on Saturday.

Deptt of Science and Technology funded Incubator at Sona College to spur entrepreneurship in Salem

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

As the entrepreneurship movement spreads beyond the top 6 metropolitan cities the steel and textiles city Salem could soon stake its claim to be home to new age innovative start-ups with a Department of Science and Technology (DST) funded Inclusive-Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) coming up in the city.

Nokia's report shows 5G data usage nearly 4 times higher than 4G

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

The launch of high-speed mobile data, or 5G mobile services, about 18 months ago has emerged as a significant catalyst for the growth in data usage, contributing to 15 percent of all data traffic in 2023.

IGNCA hosts panel discussion, poster exhibition and other activities to focus on ‘Women in Cinema’

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: As part of International Women’s Day, the Media Centre of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) organized a panel discussion on ‘Women in Cinema’ along with a display of posters of old and new films and other activities.

Walmart to begin selling MacBook Air with M1 chip for USD 699

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

Mega retailer Walmart has said it will soon begin selling Apple's MacBook Air with the M1 chip.

Sohag Sen directs Atonko, a play depicting migrant workers' plight, at theatrical event in Kolkata

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Atonko, a play directed by veteran thespian Sohag Sen, was staged at a theatrical event of TOT School of Drama in Kolkata earlier this month.

Ganesh Haloi's large-scale exhibition held in Kolkata

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent visual artist Ganesh Haloi's large-scale exhibition was held in Kolkata by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in collaboration with the Birla Academy of Art and Culture.

Kolkata's American Center hosts two-day Investor Conclave to observe 'Women History Month'

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

A two-day Investor Conclave entitled ‘Rising Women: A Women First Founder” was hosted with women leaders and stakeholders at the American Center in Kolkata on March 14-15, 2024, to celebrate 'Women History Month'. 

U.S. Consulate Kolkata, Change Initiatives host workshop to train female students on tackling cyber-threats

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

The U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with NGO Change Initiatives hosted a two-day workshop “Be Cybersmart” to train female students of vernacular medium schools and colleges of Kolkata and its suburbs on how to safely navigate the cyberspace, and mitigate cyber-threats such as cyber bullying, fake emails, fake text messages, hacking of photos, and social media profiles.

Kolkata's British Deputy High Commission hosts photography exhibition on the role of voluntary work in meeting challenges of climate change in Indian Sundarbans

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

The British Deputy High Commission hosted a photography exhibition and the launch of a bilingual photobook showcasing the findings of research on the role of voluntary work in meeting the challenges of climate change in the Indian Sundarbans at the British Club on March 6.

Aaranyaks wildlife filmmaking workshop to encourage visual storytelling for conservation

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, prominent wildlife conservation organisation Aaranyak organised a 3-day workshop on nature and wildlife filmmaking, which emphasised on the power of visual storytelling through the medium of films.

IG Drones and IIM Sambalpur join hands to inaugurate Drone Center of Excellence

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

IG Drones and IIM Sambalpur have joined hands to inaugurate the first-ever Drone Center of Excellence at an IIM institute.

Kolkata's British Council hosts panel discussion celebrating International Women's Day

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

The British Council in Kolkata on Friday celebrated International Women's Day by hosting a panel discussion titled 'Women's Voices'.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission collaborates with Prasar Bharti on styling DD News and DD India anchors

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

New Delhi: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Manoj Kumar launched the collaboration on the styling of DD News and DD India anchors on Saturday in New Delhi as part of an MoU with Prasar Bharti on September 18.

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova crowned Miss World 2024 in Mumbai

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

Mumbai: Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World 2024 in an extravagant ceremony in Mumbai.

Akira Toriyama, who created Dragon Ball series, dies at 68 due to acute subdural hematoma

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, who created the popular Dragon Ball series, has died due to acute subdural hematoma, his team said on Friday (March 8, 2024).