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Constitution stood test of time: Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha | PM Museum requests Rahul Gandhi to return Pandit Nehru's historical letters | Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco, confirms family | Kolkata woman strangled, beheaded and chopped into pieces for refusing brother-in-law's advances | Arvind Kejriwal, CM Atishi to contest Delhi polls from current constituencies | Atul Subhash suicide case: Wife Nikita, her mother and brother arrested | Pushpa 2 stampede: Allu Arjun walks out of jail, actor's lawyer slams delay in release | Donald Trump intends to end 'inconvenient' and 'very costly' Daylight Saving Time | Suchir Balaji: Indian-origin former OpenAI researcher found dead at US apartment | Bengaluru techie suicide: Karnataka Police issues summons to wife Nikita, her family members

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...

Religion of Humanity: Kidney swap saves lives of Hindu, Muslim patients in Uttar Pradesh

Jul 23, 2024, at 02:34 am

Both kidney donated patients are from different religions, but their families have set a big example by following the tenets of one faith- the religion of humanity.

I can see the Indian museum sector making great strides over the next decade: Vinod Daniel

Jul 20, 2024, at 07:06 pm

India Vision Institute's CEO and veteran museum expert Vinod Daniel hopes to see the Indian museum sector make great strides in the coming decades. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra discussed the future of museums and how he plans to continue his philanthropic works with IVI in future. Excerpts

Asam Sahitya Sabha branch opened in Kolkata

Jul 17, 2024, at 07:35 pm

Kolkata: A branch of the century-old Asam Sahitya Sabha was inaugurated in Kolkata on Monday in the presence of its president Dr Surya Kanta Hazarika at the Assam Bhavan.

Dr. Probal Roy: A mountaineer and a good samaritan

Jul 16, 2024, at 09:21 pm

A pall of gloom descended in Kolkata's contiguous South 24 Pargana District of West Bengal as well as among the mountaineering fraternity in the state when the demise of one of the noted  ENT specialists and a keen mountain lover  Dr. Probal Roy was received. 

Kolkata: First ever outlet of Oudh 1590 at Deshapriya Park gets brand new look

Jul 15, 2024, at 11:41 pm

Kolkata's Mughlai restaurant chain Oudh 1590 recently unveiled the refreshed look of its maiden outlet at Deshapriya Park.

Radhika Merchant's bridal look is every bit ethereal. Check pics here

Jul 13, 2024, at 06:19 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The bridal look of Radhika Merchant was shared by stylist Rhea Kapoor as she geared up for her wedding with Anant Ambani on Friday and oh boy, she nailed it in a stunning lehenga designed by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.

CREDO Centre of Excellence hosts panel discussion on 'Proud to take pride in ourselves'

Jul 12, 2024, at 08:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: CREDO Centre Of Excellence hosted a panel discussion titled "Proud To Take Pride In Ourselves," emphasizing the ongoing importance of self-identity and pride beyond the confines of a single month.

Jinia's Pizzario opens first pizza outlet in Kolkata's Behala promising foodies scrumptious bites

Jul 12, 2024, at 08:14 pm

Food entrepreneur Jinia Bhattacharya has teamed up with Delhi based chef Shiv Shankar Ghosh to open their first pizza outlet at Behala recently.

Technology major Motorola Solutions acquires Noggin

Jul 08, 2024, at 01:39 am

Technology major Motorola Solutions has acquired Noggin, a global provider of cloud-based business continuity planning, operational resilience and critical event management (CEM) software.

Hussain Tekri in Madhya Pradesh: A sanctuary of serenity amidst Muharram's reverence

Jul 07, 2024, at 07:21 pm

Deep in the heartland of Madhya Pradesh, nestled among the undulating hills and verdant landscapes, lies a small village whose name resonates with reverence and devotion: Hussain Tekri.

I am interested in Urdu, not obsessed with it: Writer Rakshanda Jalil

Jul 07, 2024, at 03:10 am

Indian writer-translator Rakshanda Jalil was the guest at An Author's Afternoon, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation, at Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Friday. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh pens down Jalil's words on her education, teaching profession, Urdu and her PhD. topic. Excerpts...

North India’s first integrated B.Tech program in AI and data engineering

Jul 05, 2024, at 11:31 pm

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has marked a significant milestone in educational innovation with the launch of the northern region’s inaugural work-integrated Bachelor of Technology program in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Engineering.

Microsoft layoffs: Satya Nadella company terminates employees across verticals in fresh job cuts for 'future growth'

Jul 05, 2024, at 09:52 pm

Washington/IBNS: American tech company Microsoft said that it held another round of layoffs this week as part of its ongoing effort to streamline its workforce after reports claimed that the new job cuts will impact various teams and locations across the Satya Nadella company.

NEET-PG exam to be held this month, question paper to be prepped 2 hours prior: Reports

Jul 03, 2024, at 01:57 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The NEET-PG exam, conducted for admission to postgraduate medical courses, will be held this month, media reports said after the Home Ministry met officials from the government's anti-cybercrime body.

HireMee joins hands with Global Mentorship Initiative to bridge the gap between graduation and jobs

Jul 02, 2024, at 11:28 pm

In a first of its kind, HireMee, an AI-enabled Talent Assessment and Hiring platform, has signed a MoU with Rockefeller Foundation’s Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) to bridge the gap between graduation and first career jobs for young graduates from diverse communities.

Kriti Sanon graces launch of Fujifilm's instaxmini SE in India

Jul 02, 2024, at 08:24 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Kriti Sanon graced the launch of Fujifilm's latest addition, instaxmini SE, in Mumbai on Monday.

Samsung teases next frontier of Galaxy AI in different cities

Jul 02, 2024, at 03:56 pm

Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked July 2024, ‘Galaxy AI is Here’, Samsung Electronics launched a global billboard campaign in anticipation of the next chapter of Galaxy AI.

Australia hikes visa fees for international students

Jul 01, 2024, at 08:43 pm

The Australian government has hiked the fees for international students, officials said on Monday.

TISS withdraws mass termination notice to faculty, non-teaching staff

Jul 01, 2024, at 05:06 am

Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has withdrawn the non-renewal notices previously issued to 55 teaching and 60 non-teaching staff members, media reported, citing a circular released on Sunday.