16-year-old becomes world's youngest male chartered accountant, sets Guinness record
Aug 17, 2026, at 09:43 pm
At an age when most teenagers are still deciding what they want to do in the future, Lakshmanan Meyyappan had already earned a professional accounting qualification and made his mark in the world of finance.
BenQ launches PD2732U Creative Pro Monitor. What are the key features?
Aug 17, 2026, at 04:43 pm
Tech major BenQ on Monday announced the launch of thePD2732U Creative Pro Monitor, a 27-inch 4K professional display designed to bring digital and print creation into one trusted workspace.
Aug 17, 2026, at 04:12 pm
Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with Activision as the official TV, monitor, soundbar, and Wi-Fi speaker of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the latest title in one of the world’s largest first-person shooter (FPS) franchises.
Aug 17, 2026, at 03:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actor Nusrat Jahan last week inaugurated the third edition of the RTC & STC Garments Fair at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
BGMI Lite coming to India by 2026-end: KRAFTON drops big announcement
Aug 17, 2026, at 03:11 pm
KRAFTON India has announced the launch of BGMI Lite in India by the end of 2026.
TCS launches AI ‘AgentHub’ to transform drug development, promises up to 40% efficiency gains
Aug 17, 2026, at 02:58 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has launched TCS ADD AgentHub, a role-based, enterprise-ready, and trusted AI platform that enables the use of agentic AI in drug development at scale.
Aug 17, 2026, at 01:43 pm
Diplomacy and formal language seem to be becoming a thing of the past in the corporate world, which, like other walks of life, is increasingly embracing a more informal and straightforward mode of communication, particularly among Gen Z.
SafePal data breach hits nearly 40,000 crypto users: Is your personal data exposed?
Aug 16, 2026, at 11:01 pm
Cryptocurrency wallet provider SafePal on Sunday reported a security incident involving unauthorised access to customer order information.
What is Cyber Kushti? India launches national cybersecurity and AI hackathon
Aug 16, 2026, at 10:42 pm
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, launched Cyber Kushti 2026 on August 15, a national cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) hackathon designed to test and recognise human judgment in cybersecurity assessment.
Why this Indian woman quit her 9-to-5 after 4.5 years has struck a chord online
Aug 16, 2026, at 10:03 pm
An Indian woman has left the internet stunned after deciding to quit her 9-to-5 job and devote more time to herself while exploring the true purpose of her life.
An AI boss just fired its first human employee—and the reason will surprise you
Aug 16, 2026, at 09:08 pm
Ever wondered what it would be like to have an AI boss that could give you instructions—and even fire you for making mistakes?
India’s chip dream gets a big boost: Aheesa’s indigenous VIHAAN SoC clears first major test
Aug 16, 2026, at 06:30 pm
Aheesa, an Indian fabless semiconductor startup specialising in chips for broadband networking and security, has achieved first-pass silicon success for its indigenous broadband networking System-on-Chip (SoC), VIHAAN.
IBM and OpenAI team up for massive enterprise AI push: Here’s what changes
Aug 15, 2026, at 05:45 pm
Tech major IBM has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to help enterprises deploy artificial intelligence at scale across core business operations and complex workflows, while strengthening cybersecurity and resilience through initiatives such as OpenAI Daybreak.
Party anywhere! LG unveils powerful xboom Blast speaker for outdoor fun
Aug 15, 2026, at 04:51 pm
Electronics major LG Electronics (LG) has announced the global launch of LG xboom Blast, a premium portable Bluetooth party speaker designed to bring the energy of a great party wherever people gather.
ROG turns 20! ASUS unveils big gaming surprises at Gamescom 2026. All details here
Aug 15, 2026, at 04:32 pm
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) celebrates its 20th anniversary at Gamescom 2026 with an arsenal of new products including the ROG Edition 20 lineup, sneak peeks of new gaming hardware, a full schedule of events and fan activities, and hands-on game time with some of the year’s most anticipated games.
Chaltabagan Durga Puja 2026: Khuti Puja marks new beginning amid Bengal’s political change
Aug 15, 2026, at 11:51 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Khuti Puja of the 84th edition of Kolkata's popular Chaltabagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja was held on Friday, on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, marking the beginning of the countdown to one of the world's biggest festivals.
1,500 pre-bookings before launch: iTech’s new Apple Premium Partner store opens in Kolkata
Aug 14, 2026, at 05:58 pm
iTech, East India’s largest Apple Authorised Reseller, on Friday launched its Apple Premium Partner (APP) store at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, with 1,500 pre-bookings registered and more than 2,000 units expected to be sold during the first three days following the inauguration.
Gemini 3.7 Flash arrives just weeks after 3.6 Flash: Google reveals big upgrades
Aug 14, 2026, at 04:36 pm
Alphabet's Google has launched Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new AI model that the company claims is its most intelligent tool yet for coding and agentic workflows.
Sunny Deol urges young minds to understand history at Narula Institute induction in Kolkata
Aug 13, 2026, at 08:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor Sunny Deol on Wednesday urged around 2,000 freshers at Narula Institute of Technology (NiT) to deepen their understanding of critical issues facing the country, while highlighting his upcoming film Batwara 1947, ahead of its August 14 release.
Domino’s outlets in Mumbai, Satara lose licences over food safety violations
Aug 12, 2026, at 11:48 pm
Maharashtra FDA suspends license of four Domino’s outlets and one Sapphire Foods outlet after inspections flag lapses in food storage, hygiene, pest control and safety records
Samsung to showcase latest Gaming Innovations at Gamescom 2026. All details here
Aug 12, 2026, at 06:42 pm
Samsung Electronics has announced its participation in Gamescom 2026, taking place at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, from August 26-30.
Minister reveals India’s data centre capacity exploded from 375 MW to 1,575 MW in just six years
Aug 12, 2026, at 06:25 pm
The Indian government on Wednesday said the country's data centre capacity has increased from 375 MW in 2020 to a current capacity of about 1575 MW.
Love Spanish food? Taj Taal Kutir’s ‘Spanish Merienda’ is coming to Kolkata
Aug 12, 2026, at 06:16 pm
Taj Taal Kutir is inviting guests to experience the flavours and traditions of Spain with ‘The Spanish Merienda’, an exclusive high-tea experience at its Lake View Lounge from August 14 to August 23, priced at INR 1,399 plus taxes per person.
Samsung Galaxy Buds just got a major upgrade: They can now work as hearing aids
Aug 12, 2026, at 05:11 pm
Samsung Electronics has announced that its Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), allowing compatible Galaxy Buds to function as over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for eligible users.
From folk art to portraits: Manikana Upadhyay unveils 29-work solo exhibition in Kolkata
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Artist Manikana Upadhyay on Tuesday opened her latest solo exhibition in Kolkata, showcasing 29 artworks that reflect her evolution from folk-inspired art to a more diverse artistic style.
Aug 12, 2026, at 02:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based pianist and composer Avik Ganguly has released his fifth independent instrumental album, My Black and White Affair.
AI adoption gets boost: TCS, Google Cloud launch Gemini Experience Center in Mexico
Aug 11, 2026, at 05:20 pm
Tech leader Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google Cloud have set up a new Gemini Experience Center (GEC) in Mexico City, TCS’ second in Latin America and the ninth worldwide.
‘AI will create jobs, not kill them’: Mark Zuckerberg makes bold prediction
Aug 11, 2026, at 02:45 pm
AI fever is gripping the world like never before, with companies increasingly turning to the technology to boost productivity.
Who is Deepti Gaur Mukerjee? The IAS officer taking charge of India's Higher Education
Aug 11, 2026, at 02:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Higher Education under the Union Ministry of Education, media reports said.
‘They want to drug addict us’: Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s explosive warning about AI firms
Aug 10, 2026, at 02:28 pm
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has taken aim at AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI, accusing them of trying to “drug addict” humanity into a future that they believe will be controlled by them.