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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey leaves board of X competitor Bluesky

May 07, 2024, at 12:48 am

Washington/IBNS: The co-founder of Twitter (now known as X), Jack Dorsey, has left the board of Bluesky, the decentralised social media platform he initiated and funded in 2019, reports said.

Ahead of launch, Google Pixel 8a specs leaks showcase an AI-powered smartphone with durable design

May 07, 2024, at 12:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Google is expected to launch Pixel 8a smartphone in India and globally at the upcoming Google I/O conference on May 14 and the leaks keep rolling in for the upcoming midrange device.

Delhi-based 35-year-old woman thanks Tim Cook after her Apple Watch saved her life

May 06, 2024, at 03:48 pm

A 35-year-old Delhi-based policy researcher wrote an email to Apple chief Tim Cook to thank him after her smart watch detected her abnormally high heart rate and alerted her.

CERT-In alerts users about numerous bugs found in Google Chrome and GitLab

May 06, 2024, at 02:23 am

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (commonly known by CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has alerted users about multiple vulnerabilities present in Google Chrome and  GitLab (an open-core company).

ICSE, ISC results to be announced tomorrow, how to check your result?

May 06, 2024, at 01:26 am

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Sunday announced the results of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE or Class 10) and Indian School Certificate (ISC or Class 12) final examinations will be declared on Monday.

Instagram adds new features 'Reveal', 'Frames', 'Cutout' and 'Add Yours Music Stickers'. Here’s how you can use them

May 05, 2024, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi: Instagram has recently rolled out an innovative 'Reveal' sticker, empowering users to share concealed Stories. Meta clarified that this content can only be accessed by sending a direct message (DM) to the account that posted it.

Samsung, Google, Vivo and other top brands gear up to launch new smartphones in May 2024

May 05, 2024, at 02:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Top smartphone brands such as Samsung, Vivo, Google, OnePlus and Motorola have lined up to unveil their latest innovative devices in May, 2024, in a wide range of price bands in India.

Why WhatsApp banned 80 lakh accounts in March 2024?

May 04, 2024, at 05:58 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: About 7.9 million accounts have been banned in India from March 1 to 31, 2024, messaging app giant WhatsApp revealed, media reports said.

Hamida Banu: Google doodle pays tribute to India's first professional woman wrestler

May 04, 2024, at 03:59 pm

Search engine Google on Saturday paid tributes to India's first professional woman wrestler Hamida Banu.

Sandip Ray launches actor Siddhartha Chatterjee's book Feludar Prothom Topse in Kolkata

May 03, 2024, at 08:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Sandip Ray graced the launch of actor Siddhartha Chatterjee's book titled Feludar Prothom Topse book at Starmark in Kolkata recently.

Affordable vs. Luxury Rentals for Indian Expats in Dubai: Navigating Different Options

Apr 30, 2024, at 08:29 pm

In recent years, Dubai has been a magnet for Indian expats, who now constitute the city's biggest expat group. This lively generation is lured to Dubai's robust employment market, tax-free earnings, and high quality of life. When coming to Dubai, one of the most important issues Indian expats confront is where to reside. The city provides a varied choice of rental lodgings to suit a variety of budgets and lifestyles. There is something for everyone, from low-cost flats in vibrant neighbourhoods to opulent penthouses with five-star facilities. This article will offer an overview of Dubai's rental market, focusing on the fundamental distinctions between economical and luxurious alternatives.

The ‘other’: An author examines

Apr 30, 2024, at 07:35 pm

Award-winning film critic and author Shoma A. Chatterji examines the ‘other’ in her two recent books with an insightful look at the world of Indian cinema. In a tete-a-tete with Ranjita Biswas

Sony launches wearable AC that you can wear under your shirt

Apr 30, 2024, at 06:35 pm

With the mercury level touching record highs in several parts of India, people are always striving to beat the heat and fight the tough weather condition they are facing.

Tech major Google lays off staff from Flutter, Dart and Python teams

Apr 30, 2024, at 03:15 pm

IT giant Google has laid off employees across several segments including teams from Flutter, Dart, Python and others, media reports said.

Physics Wallah's Alakh Pandey invited to US universities as speaker, urges Indians to return home and contribute to nation's development

Apr 29, 2024, at 10:04 pm

Alakh Pandey, founder of edtech startup firm Physics Wallah, has urged Indians currently studying in the US to return home and contribute to the development of India.

Jammu and Kashmir's Shri Pratap Singh Museum connects UT with rest of the country with its collection of artifacts

Apr 29, 2024, at 09:46 pm

The Shri Pratap Singh Museum (SPS) is playing its part in connecting Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India.

Loreto College, Kolkata celebrates Earth Day

Apr 29, 2024, at 08:58 pm

As part of the Earth Day celebrations, the W.E.Nature Society in collaboration with the NSS unit of Loreto College, Kolkata and Tarumitra “ Friends of Trees” jointly celebrated Earth Day on April 18 and19, April 2024.

JD Birla Institute partners with Indo-British Scholars’ Association to host sustainable fashion-themed show in Kolkata

Apr 29, 2024, at 07:58 pm

Sustainable fashion was the key theme of the graduating fashion show of the students of JD Birla Institute organised in partnership with Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA).

US regulator says Elon Musk's Tesla autopilot was involved in 13 fatal crashes

Apr 27, 2024, at 09:52 pm

American auto-safety regulators have said their probe into Tesla's Autopilot feature found that it was involved in at least 13 fatal crashes.

Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez, 60-year-old Argentine, shatters stereotypes to clinch Miss Universe Buenos Aires Beauty Pageant

Apr 27, 2024, at 05:48 pm

60-year-old Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez shattered the stereotypes to win the Miss Universe Buenos Aires Beauty Pageant on Wednesday, media reports said.

Miss Universe Buenos Aires: 60-year-old lawyer Alejandra Rodríguez scripts history, clinches crown

Apr 27, 2024, at 04:04 pm

A 60-year-old woman in Argentina has shattered stereotypes to win the  Miss Universe Buenos Aires title.

UN report highlights how social media affects mental health, well-being of young girls

Apr 26, 2024, at 10:04 pm

Digital technologies and algorithm-driven software - especially social media - present high risks of privacy invasion, cyberbullying and distraction from learning to young girls, according to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) latest Global Education Monitor (GEM) report released on Thursday.

Mimi Chakraborty unveils Joy Personal Care's 4D anamorphic display 'JOY KKR 4D Fan-tasy' in Kolkata

Apr 23, 2024, at 03:38 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Leading Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty unveiled Joy Personal Care's 4D anamorphic display 'JOY KKR 4D Fan-tasy' at South City Mall in Kolkata last week.

Ritabhari Chakraborty launches Kalyan Jewellers' new collection in Kolkata

Apr 23, 2024, at 03:11 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian actress Ritabhari Chakraborty has launched a new collection of Kalyan Jewellers to mark the kickstarting of Akshaya Tritiya in Kolkata.

The Kerala Story famed actress Adah Sharma launches Limelight Diamonds' store in Kolkata

Apr 23, 2024, at 03:03 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actress Adah Sharma, who is known for her role in the controversial film 'The Kerala Story', launched Limelight Diamonds' store in Kolkata last week.

Tinder now allows users to share information about date plans with friends and loved ones

Apr 22, 2024, at 10:54 pm

Dating app Tinder on Monday said it is launching Share My Date, a new feature that lets users share their date plans directly with friends and loved ones from the app.

Vattikuti Foundation announces KS International Innovation Awards for Robotic Surgery

Apr 22, 2024, at 10:26 pm

The robotic surgery champion, Vattikuti Foundation, has announced the 2024 edition of its KS International Innovation Awards in Robotic Surgery.

WhatsApp to allow users rejigging their favourite contact list

Apr 22, 2024, at 07:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is planning to launch more Android-specific features to make the app useful and feature-rich for its users.

International workshop on mobile journalism held in Kolkata's Loreto College

Apr 22, 2024, at 07:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: An international workshop on MOJO (Mobile Journalism) was organised by the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication of Loreto College, Kolkata in collaboration with Indo Bangla Media Educators Network.

Mona Lisa is rapping in a new viral video, check out how Microsoft made it possible with AI

Apr 21, 2024, at 07:35 pm

The iconic Mona Lisa is no longer only smiling, she also prefers to sing and even rap, thanks to the new artificial intelligence technology unveiled by Microsoft.

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