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India’s growth outlook dims after US tariffs; deeper rate cuts likely, say analysts: Report | K Annamalai says he is not in a race to become Tamil Nadu BJP's next president | PM Modi meets Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok amid bilateral tension in first since Hasina's fall | Calcutta HC blasts TMC leader-headed film federation over infringement of directors' fundamental rights | BJP demands Mamata Banerjee's resignation over Supreme Court verdict quashing Bengal govt jobs | Rajya Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after marathon debate, 128 voted in favour | West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP, CPI (M) for SC verdict on SSC recruitment, vows to support affected teachers | Supreme Court stays deforestation in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli amid protests | Modi a great friend of mine but not treating US right: Donald Trump announcing reciprocal tariffs on India | Crushing defeat for Mamata Banerjee: BJP reacts to Supreme Court's SSC recruitment order

Buddhism regained its position of prominence in 19th-20th centuries India: New Book

Apr 04, 2025, at 10:53 pm

Buddhism, which went through a process of decline in the 13th century, regained the centre stage of Indian outlook, history, panorama and international relations especially in the 20th century through its role in diplomacy, identity politics, refugee issues, social emancipation and political movements, claims a newly launched book.

Bengali music industry icons participate in 'Bhalobashi Bangla Ke – Naboborsher Maha Jolsha'

Apr 04, 2025, at 05:19 pm

Popular names of the Bengali music industry will join to perform at the 'Bhalobashi Bangla Ke – Naboborsher Maha Jolsha' at the Science City Auditorium in Kolkata on April 19.

New releases from OpenAI to be delayed, writes Sam Altman on X amid Ghibli viral trend

Apr 02, 2025, at 06:16 pm

Open AI boss Sam Altman has said his company is limiting the feature since the immense popularity across the globe to use ChatGPT to generate images in Studio Ghibli style has put additional pressure on server load.

Rituparna Sengupta, Indraneil Sengupta, Alokananda Roy talk on forest land depletion and urban wildlife encounters

Apr 01, 2025, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film superstar Rituparna Sengupta, actor Indraneil Sengupta and danseuse Alonananda Roy graced a talk show on forest land depletion and urban wildlife encounters recently in Kolkata.

Oppo unveils new F29 series in Kolkata

Apr 01, 2025, at 06:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Chinese electronics manufacturer Oppo has unveiled its F29 series recently in Kolkata.

ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli image generation now available with free users

Apr 01, 2025, at 06:07 pm

Open AI chief Sam Altman on Tuesday announced ChatGPT's latest image creator, which can generate recreations of Studio Ghibli art, is now available to every user for free, days after the trend went viral.

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, Galaxy A26 5G now available across the globe

Mar 31, 2025, at 07:30 pm

Tech major Samsung Electronics recently announced the global availability of the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, marking a significant step toward opening up new possibilities for even more users through advanced mobile AI technology.

Boost Your Experience with the Best Gambling Games in India

Mar 31, 2025, at 04:56 pm

If you want to improve your gaming skills, it is essential not just to choose exclusive titles in the market but also to understand the mechanics behind them. In this guide, we will take a closer look at what must-have solutions to test at your trusted online casino. Here we go!  

IIM Ahmedabad to launch first international campus in Dubai

Mar 30, 2025, at 08:03 pm

Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is set to establish its first international campus in Dubai, marking a significant milestone.

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk sells X to his own AI firm xAI for USD 33 billion

Mar 29, 2025, at 06:26 pm

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Friday announced he has sold his micro-blogging website X to his own AI firm xAI.

Kolkata's Loreto College hosts talk on women's health by lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Vanita Rahaman

Mar 21, 2025, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Loreto College Wellness Cell in collaboration with IQAC, Loreto College, Kolkata, and the Food Committee organised a talk on Women’s Health on March 17 at the college auditorium. 

Aakash Invictus launched for top JEE aspirants

Mar 21, 2025, at 05:39 pm

Kolkata: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) has launched Aakash Invictus, a specialised coaching programme aimed at students targeting top ranks in JEE Advanced.

Bhajan icon Anup Jalota and Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee pay musical tribute to womanhood in Hyderabad concert

Mar 18, 2025, at 03:08 pm

Paying their tribute to womanhood, Bhajan Samrat Padmasree Anup Jalota and  GiMA award-winning percussionist Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee regaled the audience in a Hyderabad concert on the International Women's Day on March 8.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation celebrates 'Vasant Utsav' at Indian Museum Kolkata

Mar 15, 2025, at 05:37 pm

The central courtyard of the historic Indian Museum in Kolkata witnessed an ensemble of beautiful pulsating dance performances marking the 'Vasant Utsav' celebrations on the eve of Holi by members of Dona Ganguly’s dance troupe, Diksha Manjari, along with a free-flowing lucid narrative by culturist, Sundeep Bhutoria, evoking vivid imagery of the interplay of colours and expressions.

Department of Atomic Energy, Rotary District 3291 host collaboration seminar

Mar 12, 2025, at 02:01 pm

A collaboration seminar was held recently between the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, and Rotary District 3291 with the aim of effective transfer of technology and exploring innovative scientific advancements for societal benefit.

Kolkata: Ethnic Boutique presents 'Elegance in Empowerment' to celebrate women achievers

Mar 11, 2025, at 10:04 pm

Ethnic Boutique recently held a Women’s Day Award Ceremony event named "Elegance in Empowerment" in Kolkata to celebrate the achievements of outstanding women across various industries.

Kolkata's Loreto College inks MoU with Alteus Biogenics to facilitate career opportunities for students

Mar 11, 2025, at 09:52 am

In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, Kolkata's Loreto College and Alteus Biogenics Pvt. Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to foster skill development, research collaboration, and career opportunities for students.

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges top Indian IT companies to develop indigenous mobile OS, vows full government support

Mar 08, 2025, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has challenged India’s leading IT companies, including Infosys, TCS, and Wipro, to develop an indigenous mobile operating system (OS), asserting that the government would extend full support to such initiatives, Moneycontrol reported.

Over 200 women to participate in All Ladies Car Rally in Kolkata to celebrate International Women's Day

Mar 08, 2025, at 01:08 am

Kolkata/IBNS: More than 200 women from various clubs in the city will join on Saturday afternoon the All Ladies Car Rally known as  “Aparajita”  being organized by the Ladies Circle of Dakshin Kolikata Sangsad (DKS) to celebrate the International Women's Day on March 8.

Acclaimed Author Soma Bose continues to inspire with her powerful storytelling

Mar 07, 2025, at 06:20 pm

Award-winning author and visual storyteller Soma Bose unveiled the cover design of her much-anticipated third book, Garden of White Roses, at a city café in the presence of her team members and publisher.

Ashwini Vaishnaw launches AI Compute Portal, unveils plans for 27 AI labs and indigenous GPU development

Mar 06, 2025, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the AI Compute Portal in New Delhi on Thursday, media reports said.

Apple introduces iPad Air with M3 chip

Mar 05, 2025, at 05:18 pm

Tech major Apple on Tuesday introduced the faster, more powerful iPad Air with the M3 chip and built for Apple Intelligence. iPad Air with M3 brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time — taking its incredible combination of power-efficient performance and portability to a new level.

Samsung India launches Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G phones

Mar 04, 2025, at 05:00 pm

Electronic giant Samsung on Monday announced the launch of Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G with Awesome Intelligence feature.

Kolkata: Rotary Club of Calcutta Sun City hosts international cultural exchange with Russia at ICCR

Feb 28, 2025, at 04:32 pm

The Rotary Club of Calcutta Sun City, in collaboration with RICE (Russia India Culture Exchange) and Gandhar Pancham, successfully hosted a mesmerizing Classical Cultural Programme at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

Second edition of India's first and only witch festival held in Kolkata

Feb 28, 2025, at 02:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Organized by the Wiccan Brigade headed by its chairperson Ipsita Roy Chakraverti, the second edition of India’s first and only festival of witches was held at a city hotel in Kolkata on Feb 23.

Working for social development in India is a way of giving back, says RYTHM Foundation Head Santhi Periasamy

Feb 28, 2025, at 02:28 pm

There is an adage: “Do not let your left hand know what the right hand is doing.” Thought to have its origin in faith, this tells us not to speak of our good deeds, so as not to appear boastful. However, there are times when good deeds are publicly rewarded, and they should be, not in order to inflate one’s importance but in order to inspire the rest of society. That is the recognition won recently by RYTHM Foundation, the social impact initiative of the global conglomerate QI Group of Companies.

IIT Madras, ISRO develop indigenous IRIS chip to boost India’s space program: Report

Feb 27, 2025, at 11:38 pm

Chennai: Days after unveiling new technologies for extraterrestrial habitation, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced a state-of-the-art microprocessor chip to strengthen India’s space program, India Today reported.

Ashwini Vaishnaw tests truly made-in-India laptop, shares video

Feb 27, 2025, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi: Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday shared a video of himself testing a fully made-in-India laptop developed by VVDN Technologies.

Terrorists behind Nagrota attack had a jihadi sentiment: 'Nagrota Under Siege' author Bhaavna Arora

Feb 27, 2025, at 11:35 am

Author Bhaavna Arora documented the 2016 Nagrota Army base attack with an in-depth research and interviews in her latest book, Nagrota Under Siege, which was launched in presence of Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari at the literary event Kitaab hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Ehsaas Women of Kolkata at Vijay Durg (formerly Fort William) in Kolkata on February 24. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Bhaavna's conversation with journalist Srinjoy Chowdhury and the audience...

Anand Mahindra reacts to data revealing AI already dominates internet traffic

Feb 26, 2025, at 07:29 pm

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, known for his sharp humour and dynamic social media presence, often shares thought-provoking and amusing insights that quickly gain traction online.

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