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Govt launches national blockchain framework Vishvasya to enhance security and transparency for various citizen-centric apps

Sep 05, 2024, at 06:17 am

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday launched Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack, which offers Blockchain-as-a-Service with a geographically distributed infrastructure designed to support various permissioned Blockchain-based applications.

Shashi Tharoor releases his latest work in Kolkata; unveils Prabha Khaitan Foundation's book rack at Taj City Centre

Sep 02, 2024, at 07:48 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The mellifluous flow of words he is known for held the audience at a hotel in Kolkata on Sunday in thrall when Congress MP Shashi Tharoor juggled his wit and wisdom while reading out from his latest book "A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays".

U.S. Consulate Kolkata, Uddami India Foundation jointly host ‘Power to Empower’ project finale

Sep 02, 2024, at 02:58 pm

U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in collaboration with Uddami India Foundation, hosted finale of ‘Power to Empower’ project where young women were taught ‘Strengthening leadership’ and ‘entrepreneurship skills’ towards social and economic empowerment.

Bengaluru-based Param Foundation unveils plan for centre to promote science, art and culture

Aug 31, 2024, at 11:30 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Param Foundation, a not-for-profit community-driven social organisation based in Bengaluru, has unveiled plans for a multi-experience, trans-disciplinary centre aimed at promoting experiential learning, history, art, culture, and collaboration.

Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, percussionist Prodyut Mukherjee perform at One World Fusion 2024 in Hyderabad

Aug 28, 2024, at 08:38 pm

Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt on slide guitar (Mohan Veena) and percussionist Prodyut Mukherjee on tabla along with Bollywood singers had the audience in thrall at the One World Fusion 2024 live concert in Hyderabad recently.

14,000 Indian tribal children set Guinness record by lending voice to national anthem's epic version

Aug 28, 2024, at 07:23 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: An epic version of the Indian National Anthem conceptualized by Grammy winner Ricky Kej with Kolkata-based cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria as the associate producer has set a new landmark by entering the Guinness Book of World records as the "Largest Singing Lesson". 

X users facing global outrages, Downdetector data shows

Aug 28, 2024, at 03:23 pm

Microblogging site X, which was previously known as Twitter, is facing outages in several countries, as per data released by Downdetector.

Uzbekistan's historic city of Samarkand will host the UNESCO General Assembly 2025

Aug 26, 2024, at 05:58 pm

In 2025, the unique historic city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan will host the UNESCO General Assembly.

IBC, VIF to co-host 2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave

Aug 22, 2024, at 09:07 pm

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) are planning to co-host the 2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave.

Google brings Gemini-powered 'Polish' feature to Gmail to transform rough notes into professional emails

Aug 22, 2024, at 08:54 pm

California/IBNS:  American tech giant Google has unveiled two new updates in its ‘Help me write’ feature for Gmail, which include a new ‘Polish’ option and ‘Refine my draft’ shortcuts on Android, iOS, and web versions.

Magic Myna adopts Dassault Systèmes’ technology platform to enhance drone design and development

Aug 22, 2024, at 05:29 am

Bengaluru: Indian drone manufacturer Magic Myna has adopted Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud to optimize design and development processes, the French software company said Wednesday at Cloud Summit India 2024 in Bengaluru.

Mumtaz M Kazi: The Woman Behind Asia's First Diesel Engine Train

Aug 22, 2024, at 12:04 am

“With Grace And Determination, No Barrier Is Too Great And No Dream Is Too Distant”

Kolkata: American Consulate organises ‘Study in the U.S.’ fair, 26 colleges, universities participate

Aug 21, 2024, at 11:32 pm

Representatives of nearly 26 US colleges and universities shared information about studying in the United States at a free higher education fair at The Oberoi Grand in Kolkata on Monday.

Kolkata: From wearables to art, women entrepreneur trio to exhibit their creations at Cafe Darjeeling from Aug 23

Aug 21, 2024, at 04:48 pm

Two's company, three's a crowd. Well, not quite right always. For when three Kolkata friends  with diverse creative talents bring together their passion, they aim to pull crowds instead.

Toronto hosts first ever Bengali food festival and foodies are craving for more

Aug 21, 2024, at 01:53 am

Sandesh. Alur Dom. Morog Polao. Rosogolla. These are just some of the iconic foods that reflect the rich Bengali culture and cuisine.

Sona College of Technology among top 50 ‘Innovation Institutes’ listed by NIRF 2024

Aug 14, 2024, at 11:33 pm

The Salem-based Sona College of Technology has earned an impressive position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 results announced on August 12, 2024, making it the only engineering college in the city—home to two dozen government and private engineering colleges—to achieve this distinction.

All my characters are imperfect and crazy: Sudeshna Chakravarty on debut romcom novel Oddly Perfect

Aug 13, 2024, at 06:23 pm

Journalist-turned-writer Sudeshna Chakravarty's first outing with a full-fledged novel- Oddly Perfect- is billed as seriously hilarious to catch the funny bones of readers. Published by Alcove Publishers in association with the literary agent The Book Bakers, the author brings out a lively piece of work which is "creatively poised and brilliantly played with the help of words." The writer in conversation with IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra

Kolkata to remember singer KK on Aug 25 with musical night by Alive India Music Foundation

Aug 12, 2024, at 06:20 pm

Alive India Music Foundation will host a heartfelt musical night tribute to late singer KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath) on Aug 25 at the Science City Main Auditorium. 

UN Member States finalise new treaty that targets cybercrime

Aug 11, 2024, at 09:08 pm

UN Member States have finalised a new treaty targeting cybercrime, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported on Friday.

United States Air Force Band of the Pacific performs in Kolkata

Aug 05, 2024, at 05:13 am

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata presented the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific’s brass quintet in a historic first-time performance in Kolkata on Saturday.

AI eroding classical Guru-Shishya Parampara of Indian classical music: Tarun Bhattacharya

Aug 04, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Indian Santoor icon Tarun Bhattacharya recently said he feels the traditional Guru-Shishya Parampara in Indian classical music is getting eroded due to the recent implementation of Artificial Intelligence by the next generation of musicians.

Nvidia's new AI chip delayed due to design flaws, could affect Microsoft, Google, Meta: Report

Aug 03, 2024, at 08:07 pm

California/IBNS: American chip maker Nvidia Corporation’s upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) chips will be delayed by at least three months due to design flaws, The Information reported, citing two people who help produce the chip and its server hardware.

There is immense potential for collaboration in edtech sector between India, UK: British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming

Aug 03, 2024, at 03:37 pm

British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India Andrew Fleming said on Friday that there is immense scope for collaboration in education technology sector between India and the UK.

Kolkata's Acropolis Mall reopens tomorrow: Here's list of retail shops that are ready to operate

Aug 02, 2024, at 09:23 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Forty-nine days after it was shut due to a fire incident, Acropolis Mall in Kolkata is set to reopen on Saturday.

'Not a couture show, I stand by our design': Tarun Tahiliani responds to flak over Team India's Olympics costume

Aug 02, 2024, at 07:41 pm

Celebrated fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani, who is showered with reproval on the Internet for going wrong with the Indian Team's outfits in the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris, was roped in to design the costumes by the Indian authorities.

Apple releases first preview of iPhone Apple Intelligence

Aug 01, 2024, at 12:37 am

In a highly anticipated move, tech major Apple has unveiled the iPhone Apple Intelligence integration.

Seventh Corporate Car Treasure Hunt 2024 held in Kolkata

Jul 29, 2024, at 08:51 pm

The Indian Oil Kolkata on WHEELS 7th Corporate Car Treasure Hunt 2024 was a resounding success, captivating Kolkata with an exciting motoring chase that saw 50 corporate houses competing fiercely for top honors.

Kolkata: Bengali actor Tota Roychowdhury, Dr Apurba Ghosh launch book on Pediatric Dermatology

Jul 27, 2024, at 12:23 am

Actor Tota Roy Chowdhury joined Dr. Apurba Ghosh and singer Rupankar Bagchi for the launch of a book titled 'Sishu Twak Ojana Katha' during an event in Kolkata's Rotary Sadan recently.

Open AI to challenge Google with its new AI-powered search engine named SearchGPT. Here is how to try it

Jul 26, 2024, at 03:45 pm

Giving a challenge to Google, Open AI has launched an artificial-intelligence-powered search engine named SearchGPT which will provide users real-time access to users from the internet.

Bangla bands should focus on original composition: Bhoomi's Soumitra Ray

Jul 25, 2024, at 08:38 pm

Premier Bangla band Bhoomi, which was formed way back in 2000, is completing 25 years of its journey amid occasional turbulence. In an interview with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Bhoomi's lead singer Soumitra Ray speaks on the band's journey, future and more in the 25th year of the group...

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