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'I have options if party doesn't need me': Shashi Tharoor's message for Congress amid row over praises for Modi, LDF | Kolkata: Elderly woman's gold chain snatched by bike-borne miscreants in Dhakuria | 'Slave mentality': PM Modi slams opposition for criticising govt over Maha Kumbh | Tunnel collapses in Telangana, 30 workers feared trapped | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls on PM Modi | 'Isn't this cheating..?': Shivraj Singh Chouhan blasts Air India for allotting broken seat; airline apologises | AAP's Punjab minister ran non-existent department for 20 months, BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal | Trump's fourth iteration of USAID funding to India gives BJP an edge in '$21 million' grant row | Indian-origin Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as new FBI chief | PM Modi praises Vicky Kaushal's period drama, says 'Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai'

Meta expands in Bengaluru, hiring AI engineers for new office

Feb 23, 2025, at 06:42 pm

Bengaluru: Tech giant Meta is expanding its footprint in India with a new office in Bengaluru and plans to recruit engineers and product specialists focused on artificial intelligence (AI), The Economic Times reported.

Sarojesh Mukerjee’s The Ascent: An Occasional Diary releases

Feb 22, 2025, at 02:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Acclaimed writer Sarojesh Mukerjee’s latest book, The Ascent: An Occasional Diary, is now available, offering readers an exploration of ambition, love, and the murky depths of politics and privilege.

Language is not just tool for communication but a passport to understanding humanity: UNESCO South Asia director

Feb 22, 2025, at 12:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) commemorated International Mother Language Day with a two-day celebration on Friday.

India is no longer a poor country, must take bold steps in AI: Google DeepMind’s Dr. Manish Gupta

Feb 21, 2025, at 11:37 pm

Mumbai: India is no longer a poor country and must take decisive steps in advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, said Dr. Manish Gupta, Senior Director at Google DeepMind.

Actress Nussrat Jahan, fashion designer Abhisek Roy launch Saini Mahindra's new car showroom in Kolkata

Feb 21, 2025, at 06:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actress Nussrat Jahan and fashion designer Abhisek Roy launched Saini Mahindra's new car showroom in Kolkata earlier this week.

Apple launches iPhone 16e, check out the price

Feb 21, 2025, at 10:35 am

Tech major Apple has announced the launch of its new addition iPhone 16e, an addition to its iPhone 16 lineup.

Musical concert 'Ami Bhalobashi Bangla Ke' to be held in Kolkata on April 19

Feb 20, 2025, at 06:19 pm

Making Bengal the best once more with Ami Bhalobashi Bangla Ke, concept of India’s Music Man Supratiek Ghosh is first-of-its-kind musical movement that unites legendary artists, emerging stars, and music lovers in an unforgettable sing-along experience at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata on April 19.

I am a lifelong Felu-da fan, says Arindam Basu unveiling truth-seeker Prithviraj's intriguing world in 'The Calcutta Covenant'

Feb 18, 2025, at 12:24 pm

Amidst the 48th International Kolkata Bookfair 2025's bibliomania, writer-journalist-academic Arindam Basu's thriller, “The Calcutta Covenant,” which compiles four novellas that depict fragments of historical timeline in a fictionalized manner, held its own.

South Korea bans downloading Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI-powered chatbot amid privacy issues

Feb 17, 2025, at 02:48 pm

South Korea has banned downloading of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence-powered chatbot amid a pending review of its privacy standards.

Kolkata's first-ever Comic Con to be held on Feb 22-23

Feb 15, 2025, at 02:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The first edition of pop culture celebration Comic Con India in Kolkata has been launched.

Meta-owned Instagram tests 'dislike' button for comments, certain social media users criticise

Feb 15, 2025, at 09:38 am

The meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has started testing a new feature that will allow users to dislike comments.

Classical Khon masked dance drama of Thailand mesmerises Kolkata

Feb 13, 2025, at 12:52 pm

Kolkata: Bathed in moonlight, the resplendent marble edifice stood like a mute witness to the passage of time, watching the scene unfolding around it, just as it has watched for well over a century.

Kolkata's Loreto College hosts TCS CSR Youth Employment Programme to equip students with industry insights

Feb 11, 2025, at 01:55 am

Kolkata/IBNS: To celebrate National Youth Day 2025, Tata Consultancy Services CSR Youth Employment Programme in collaboration with the Placement Cell of Loreto College conducted an extempore competition and sessions in Kolkata to equip students with relevant skills and industry insights on January 8.

Internet user's interaction with ChatGPT leaves netizens surprised

Feb 10, 2025, at 04:33 pm

Valentine's Day is around the corner and one netizen was surely left surprised with ChatGPT's response after he confessed his love for the chatbot.

Lucknow University delegation visits Tajik National University to sign MoU on academic collaboration

Feb 10, 2025, at 02:53 pm

A high-level delegation from Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh, India, visited Tajik National University (TNU) to formalize academic collaboration through a Memorandum of Cooperation.

A kiss in front of The Kiss? Vienna museum's V-Day offer is ode to Klimt's artistic masterpiece

Feb 10, 2025, at 01:17 pm

As Valentine's Day approaches, journalist Arnab Nandy shares his most recent encounter with the world's most famous kiss on canvas. Gustav Klimt's The Kiss at the Belvedere museum in Vienna, depicting a kissing couple in passionate embrace against a gold, flat background at the edge of a flowery meadow, holds your gaze.

Sam Altman visits India, calls it the second-biggest market for OpenAI

Feb 05, 2025, at 05:41 pm

OpenAI chief Sam Altman has said India is the second-largest market for his Artificial Intelligence firm which created ChatGPT.

OpenAI's Sam Altman announces new 'deep research' tool amid global buzz over DeepSeek

Feb 03, 2025, at 09:25 am

OpenAI's Sam Altman on Monday announced the launch of ChatGPT tool named 'deep research' amid the strong presence felt in the Artificial Intelligence world by Chinese bot DeepSeek which was launched recently.

India to host Chinese AI model DeepSeek on local servers, plans its own foundational model

Jan 30, 2025, at 05:13 pm

New Delhi: Union Minister of Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Thursday that DeepSeek, a widely used Chinese open-source AI model, will soon be hosted on Indian servers to address privacy concerns.

Jaynagarer Moya: Bengal winter's gift to epicureans

Jan 30, 2025, at 03:46 pm

While winter in Bengal means the availability of season-special delicacy Nolen gur (the date palm jaggery), it is also time to relish its delectable spin-off Jaynagarer moya in this part of India.

Hair Transplant Turkey: A Comprehensive Guide by Fue Hair Transplant

Jan 30, 2025, at 02:38 pm

Istanbul, Turkey – Turkey has rapidly emerged as a premier destination for individuals seeking high-quality, affordable hair transplant procedures. With its experienced surgeons, state-of-the-art facilities, and competitive pricing, Turkey attracts patients from around the world who are looking to restore their hair and confidence. This press release delves into the factors that have contributed to Turkey's rise as a global leader in hair transplantation and what patients can expect when embarking on their hair restoration journey in this vibrant country.

Next phase of Microsoft, OpenAI partnership will be much better: Sam Altman 

Jan 29, 2025, at 06:45 pm

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared an image with his Microsoft counterpart Satya Nadella on X and announced that the next phase of partnership between the two firms is going to be 'much better' than ever before.

Tarun Bhattacharya, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt leave music lovers mesmerised with their electrifying performance

Jan 28, 2025, at 12:45 pm

The two music icons of India got together on Mohan Veena and Santoor and mesmerized the audience on the banks of the Dhakuria Lakes in South Kolkata recently.

DeepSeek: Chinese AI chatbot pushes American stock market into chaos

Jan 28, 2025, at 10:20 am

The American technological companies received a jolt and US stocks dropped sharply on Monday following a major advancement made by Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek.

Android 16 Beta 1 rolled out for Google Pixel phones

Jan 25, 2025, at 05:09 pm

Google recently rolled out the first public beta of android 16 that will provide dynamic lock screen notifications and enhanced app resizing features tailored for foldable and tablets to the users.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra

Jan 24, 2025, at 06:35 pm

Tech major Samsung has launched the latest Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 smartphones which the company promises to set new standard as a true AI companion.

UN chief Antonio Guterres wants global education to integrate AI centred on humanity

Jan 24, 2025, at 04:31 pm

Marking the International Day of Education, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized learning as a basic human right and foundation for individual and societal growth.

Ministry of Culture’s Republic Day tableau celebrates ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi’

Jan 22, 2025, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture’s Republic Day tableau will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and the vast possibilities of sustainable development.

Samsung brings AI power to interactive display at Bett 2025

Jan 22, 2025, at 05:21 pm

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new AI-powered Interactive Display (WAFX-P model) at Bett 2025, Europe’s largest education technology exhibition.

Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City to support patients at the Thalassaemia Society of India

Jan 21, 2025, at 11:40 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City has taken the initiative to provide and facilitate monetary support for medicines and blood kit testing reagents for patients at the Thalassaemia Society of India, treatment centre.

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