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'X' reaches new high as monthly users cross 540 million mark: Elon Musk

Jul 29, 2023, at 02:46 pm

Elon Musk on Friday shared a graph that showed the monthly users of his micro-blogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, reached a new 'high' with over 540 million users.

Oppo plans to touch new growth records in West Bengal with launch of Reno 10 series smartphones

Jul 29, 2023, at 05:13 am

Smartphone manufacturer Oppo on Friday said the company plans to shatter previous growth records in West Bengal with the launch of Reno 10 series  smartphones.

UNESCO education report advises ban on smartphones in school

Jul 28, 2023, at 10:03 pm

New York: A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them to be banned in schools worldwide. According to the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO, the over-use of mobile phones impacts learning.

Prof. Badri Narayan delivers Namvar Singh Memorial Special Lecture, talks about democratic spirit and literature

Jul 28, 2023, at 04:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A democratic inclination is essential for the literary sphere to prevent shrinking values from inducing fanaticism, said Prof. Badri Narayan, poet and social scientist, while delivering a special lecture at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Kala Nidhi Division, New Delhi.

Assam: Five day workshop by Ministry of Culture held in Guwahati

Jul 26, 2023, at 08:15 am

Guwahati/Assam: Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), under the Ministry of Culture, India launched a five-day summer workshop named 'Amrit Camp- Kadam Badhaye Ja', which was organized on July 17, in collaboration with Guwahati Artists' Guild, which ended on Friday.

Air India’s new inflight magazine ‘namaste.ai’ takes off

Jul 25, 2023, at 11:26 pm

Gurugram: Airlines major Air India has launched its all-new inflight magazine, namaste.ai, taking another step towards enhancing customer experience along its ongoing transformation journey.

BenQ launches 4LED 4K Smart Projector W4000i

Jul 25, 2023, at 11:09 pm

Mumbai: Display technology solution BenQ is launching the W4000i 4LED 4K Home Cinema Projector, which promises to be an innovation in home entertainment.

Elon Musk rebrands Twitter as 'X', new logo replaces iconic bird

Jul 25, 2023, at 03:12 pm

Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday changed the name of the popular micro-blogging site, Twitter which he bought last year, to 'X'

Twitter's bird logo will be replaced by an 'X', says owner Elon Musk

Jul 24, 2023, at 07:17 pm

Elon Musk on Sunday announced Twitter's iconic bird logo will be replaced with 'X', marking yet another significant change to the platform ever since he bought it.

Shuruaat: An upcoming exhibition to showcase handcrafted Indian textiles

Jul 24, 2023, at 05:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a bid to bridge the gap between textile artisans and consumers, Indian crafts brand Inkriti is hosting a special show this July in Kolkata.

Arunachal Pradesh: Grazing Festival celebrated at Chachin as locals flock to traditional grazing grounds in Tawang

Jul 24, 2023, at 02:34 am

Itanagar: Chachin Grazing Festival was celebrated with great fervour by the local graziers of Tawang region near Bumla Pass in Arunachal Pradesh on July 14 and 15.

The Punjab of the Romantics: Love and longing in Indian Punjab’s literature

Jul 24, 2023, at 02:01 am

Set against the vibrant kaleidoscope of mustard fields, the palpable rhythm of dhol beats, and the fragrant air that carries the aroma of sumptuous Punjabi cuisine, unfolds the complex, profound and rich tapestry of Punjabi literature.

Study reveals ChatGPT can match top 1pct of creative human thinkers

Jul 23, 2023, at 11:52 pm

New research from the University of Montana and its partners suggests artificial intelligence can match the top 1% of human thinkers on a standard test for creativity.

J&K: Ten-day calligraphy workshop in Srinagar revives interest in traditional art

Jul 22, 2023, at 10:05 am

The Department of Culture and Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages organized a transformative ten-day calligraphy workshop in Srinagar, in an effort to revive the fading art of calligraphy in Kashmir.

Cotton University : A legacy of excellence and inspiration in the heart of Assam

Jul 22, 2023, at 08:34 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Cotton University, Guwahati has been a beacon of excellence and inspiration for countless ambitious students, nurturing dreams of a brighter future. 

Nagaland: 9th annual cosfest commences in Northeast India, attracting thousands of cosplay enthusiasts

Jul 21, 2023, at 05:51 am

Kohima is currently abuzz with excitement as the Nagaland Anime Junkies (NAJ) kick-started the two-day event of the 9th annual Cosfest today. Regarded as one of Northeast India's biggest Cosplay festivals, the event brings together enthusiasts from all over the country to celebrate their love for pop-culture.

Nyibu Kumnam Alo Celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh with cultural enthusiasm

Jul 20, 2023, at 06:10 am

Arunachal Pradesh/IBNS: The foundation day of Donyi Polo Namlo Nyibu Kumnam Alo was commemorated at the cultural hall in Upper Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday.  

Graduates inspired to persevere and pursue passions at Patkai Christian College's 2023 graduation ceremony

Jul 19, 2023, at 05:37 am

Nagaland: Imkongnukla Ao, an accomplished UPSC Civil Service Examination qualifier and Patkai Christian College alumna, delivered a motivational speech at the college's graduation ceremony, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and following one's passions for achieving success.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar hosted carving exhibition to provide strong platform for young artists

Jul 16, 2023, at 10:37 pm

Jammu and Kashmir hosted a two-day carving exhibition at Art Emporium in Srinagar which provided a strong platform for young artists of the Valley to showcase their talents.

Google honours Indian-American artist Zarina Hashmi on her 86th birthday

Jul 16, 2023, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi: Google honoured Indian-American artist Zarina Hashmi on her 86th birth anniversary by featuring a doodle depicting her creative persona and work.

209th Bhanu Jayanti celebrated in Sikkim, honoring Nepal's first poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya

Jul 16, 2023, at 06:17 am

The 209th Bhanu Jayanti was celebrated in memory of the prominent Nepali literati, Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, who was responsible for translating Ramayana from Sanskrit to Nepali, in Sikkim on Thursday. Considered as ‘Adi Kavi’ or the first poet of Nepali language, the birth anniversary is celebrated as a festival in Sikkim.

Electronic Arts sets out vision for EA SPORTS FC

Jul 15, 2023, at 08:11 pm

Electronic Arts Inc. recently unveiled its first product under the new EA SPORTS FC brand, EA SPORTS FC24, launching worldwide on September 29th, 2023.

Samsung starts mass production of automotive UFS 3.1 memory solution with industry’s lowest power consumption

Jul 15, 2023, at 08:07 pm

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced that it has initiated mass production of its new automotive Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.1 memory solution optimized for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems.

Milan Kundera, author of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', dies at 94

Jul 13, 2023, at 08:22 pm

Czech-born author Milan Kundera, who wrote 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', died in Paris at the age of 94, media reports said.

Elon Musk announces new AI startup xAI with former Google, OpenAI engineers

Jul 13, 2023, at 04:57 am

Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced a new AI startup, xAI, with the launch of its website.

Nagaland: Women trained on jacquard handloom weaving

Jul 12, 2023, at 10:32 pm

Wokha district administration, in collaboration with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC), Guwahati and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Task Force, recently flagged off a batch of women for  specialized residential skill training on Jacquard Handloom at Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall.

New Delhi hosts Ashadha Purnima, key Buddhist delegation members attend

Jul 12, 2023, at 09:43 pm

New Delhi: New Delhi recently hosted the global delegation for the celebration of Ashadha Purnima, an event organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in conjunction with India’s Ministry of Culture, media reports said.

Assam: Wokha District launches skill training for Jacquard Handloom Weaving

Jul 12, 2023, at 08:22 am

The Wokha district administration, in partnership with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC), Guwahati, and the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Task Force, commenced a group of women for a specialized residential skill training on Jacquard Handloom at the Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Wokha on July 7th.  

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates 66th Freshers’ Day

Jul 11, 2023, at 03:47 am

Salem: The Thiagarajar Polytechnic (TPT) College observed their 66th Freshers’ Day here to usher in a fresh batch of 760 young and bright students to its 3-year diploma programs in 12 disciplines.

Indian diaspora hosts the fifth annual IFA Shield UK, highest number of teams participate

Jul 10, 2023, at 06:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The fifth edition of the IFA Shield UK - Indian Fans Alliance tournament, a football tournament led by Heritage Bengal Global (HBG), was held on July 9 at the Arbour Park Stadium in Slough, England.