This new Apple watch band is more than an accessory — Here’s why
Tech major Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop, a special-edition band created to honour Black History Month and celebrate the power of connection.
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Apple just upgraded AirTag — And finding lost items is now way easier
Apple on Monday unveiled the new AirTag, a powerful accessory designed to help users keep track of and find the items that matter most using the Find My app. The updated AirTag features an expanded finding range, a louder built-in speaker, and improved Precision Finding capabilities.
Samsung closes in on Nvidia’s AI goldmine as HBM4 certification nears
Samsung Electronics Co. has moved closer to securing certification from Nvidia Corp. for the latest version of its AI memory chip, HBM4, Mint reported.
Meet ‘ASC ARJUN’: Indian Railways deploys humanoid robot at busy Railway Station
In a significant move to enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery, Indian Railways has deployed a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
Mahindra turns up style quotient with Thar ROXX STAR EDN—all-black, bold and award-winning
Mumbai/IBNS: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has announced the launch of the new Thar ROXX STAR EDN – an aesthetically elevated addition to the Thar ROXX range.
No booze, no DJ, just bhajans: How Gen Z is redefining clubbing
In a marked shift from blaring Hindi chartbusters and alcohol-fuelled nights, a new kind of clubbing is quietly gaining ground among stress-weary urban youth. Driven largely by the Gen Z mindset, revellers are swapping nightclubs for bhajan clubs—spaces where peppy dance numbers give way to devotional songs, and cocktails are replaced with cups of steaming tea.
India puts its agri-food might on global display at Gulfood 2026
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is participating in Gulfood 2026 with a strong, expanded and high-impact presence, reinforcing India’s growing stature in the global agri-food trade. India is the Partner Country at Gulfood 2026, underscoring its strategic importance as a reliable sourcing destination and a key contributor to global food security and resilient supply chains.
No gym obsession, no crash diets: Shahid Kapoor’s fitness mantra will surprise you
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has opened up about the diet and fitness routine that keeps him fit and energetic in his 40s, stressing the importance of consistency over intensity.
From ancient sea routes to your plate: Taj Bengal’s Jatraa is Kolkata’s must-taste food voyage
Long before borders were drawn and cuisines were categorised, Odisha’s intrepid sailors embarked on daring maritime journeys that connected India’s eastern coast with Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.
Japanese Ambassador tries Biryani the Indian way — His reaction goes viral
Japanese Ambassador to India ONO Keiichi, recently shared a video on his X handle, offering a glimpse into his experience of enjoying biryani the Indian way—by eating with his hands—and praising the cultural practice.
Haute couture loses a legend: Fashion icon Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passed away on Monday at the age of 93, his foundation announced.
Bollywood's Aamir Khan drops 18 kgs! Anti-inflammatory diet 'worked like magic'
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who will turn 61 in a couple of months, has opened up about his recent weight loss journey.
Is AI about to spark a new nuclear energy boom?
The rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence worldwide is putting electrical grids under huge pressure and many believe that, to meet that need without contributing to the climate crisis, a full-scale expansion of nuclear energy is essential.
Religion without servility: Journalist Anshul Chaturvedi on why Vivekananda speaks to believers and atheists alike
What does Vivekananda mean in an age obsessed with networking and validation? Journalist Anshul Chaturvedi decodes the monk’s radical emphasis on self-reliance, questioning faith, and living without fear—showing why his ideas continue to resonate with both believers and sceptics in reference to his book The Vivekananda Handbook for Everyday Living. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Chaturvedi's conversation with classical tabla player Bikram Ghosh at An Author&...
Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria unveils anthology When Gods Don't Matter at Jaipur LitFest 2026
Jaipur: A deeply reflective and intellectually stimulating session titled “When Gods Don’t Matter” captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 at the AAF Bagaan venue.
NCERT, Delhi Police seize 32,000 fake textbooks in anti-piracy raid in Ghaziabad
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in coordination with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, has seized around 32,000 pirated textbooks during a major anti-piracy operation in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Future of mobility is here: TCS reveals AI Blueprint at CES 2026
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday launched the TCS Digital Twindex Report for Future-Ready Mobility 2026 at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, outlining how artificial intelligence, software-defined architectures and digital twins are converging to reshape the global mobility ecosystem.
Kolkata Vistiwalas: The Last Bearers of Water
A special annual calendar by photographer Bijoy Chowdhury, gifted to friends and associates, captures Kolkata’s last remaining vistiwalas through his lens—preserving a vanishing profession and an essential fragment of the city’s living heritage for generations to come.
Big push: India and Germany sign a Joint Declaration of Intent on Telecommunications Cooperation
India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during the official visit of German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India from January 12 to 13, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties in the digital domain.
Motorola Solutions enhances AI-driven security platform to tackle complex safety and operational needs
At Intersec Dubai from January 12 to 14, Motorola Solutions showcased its latest advances in artificial intelligence, demonstrating how critical enterprises and security providers can move from reactive incident detection to proactive response, enhancing safety and operational awareness across large and complex environments.
AI giant Anthropic taps former Microsoft India head to lead its first Indian office
Mumbai/IBNS: American Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has named Irina Ghose as its Managing Director of India as the company gears up to open its first office in the country.
Abandoned carts no more? Unicommerce unleashes AI voice agent ‘Catalyst’ to call shoppers and seal the deal instantly
New Delhi/IBNS: Convertway by Unicommerce, a marketing automation platform for e-commerce and D2C brands, has launched a bilingual AI Voice Agent ‘Catalyst’- an automated voice-calling solution aimed at recovering abandoned checkouts and improving conversions through real-time, human-like conversations.
Game changer! TCS–AMD mega alliance to supercharge AI adoption worldwide
Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) to help enterprises scale AI adoption from pilots to production, modernise legacy environments, and build secure, high performance digital workplaces.
Why Lucknow is becoming India’s next AI hotspot: Inside the IndiaAI–MeitY Mega meet
IndiaAI and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, will host the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on January 12–13, 2026.
Study, work, play: ASUS launches powerful 2-in-1 Chromebook
Tech major ASUS recently announced the launch of the ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable — the perfect portable companion for study, work and play, with a versatile 2-in-1 design that allows it to transform seamlessly between laptop and tablet.
Instagram users on alert! 17.5 million accounts exposed in major data leak
Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has claimed that as many as 17.5 million Instagram accounts have been affected by a major data breach, with sensitive user information allegedly being stolen and circulated on the dark web.
From 10 cents to $15 million: The Superman comic with a wild Nicolas Cage twist
A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 — the comic book that introduced Superman to the world — has been sold to a private collector for a record-breaking $15 million, more than two decades after it was stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage.
Amazon’s Alexa Plus hits the web — Is ChatGPT about to lose the crown?
Tech major and online marketplace Amazon has launched the Alexa+ website, allowing users to interact with its virtual assistant directly through a web browser — a move that places the company in more direct competition with ChatGPT and other AI chat platforms.
Forget candlelight dinners—choremance is the new way to date
Imagine quietly noticing your date’s choice of soap or detergent, or striking up a conversation over a shared workout routine at the gym. Choremance, a new dating trend, is slowly making its way into modern relationships.
Google unleashes Gemini AI on Gmail — Your inbox will never be the same
Tech major Google has rolled out new generative artificial intelligence features for Gmail users, promising smarter and more user-friendly assistance within email inboxes.