Kolkata, Dec 20: The fourth annual Lake Club Art Fair, showcasing fine works by more than 300 painters and craftsmen, was inaugurated at the club complex on Friday evening in the presence of hundreds of young artists and art lovers.
Bengaluru/IBNS: India has taken a significant step towards nurturing school-level talent in artificial intelligence with the launch of the Indian National AI Olympiad (INAIO) 2026.
IIT Kharagpur, India’s first and largest IIT, has announced a new research programme in partnership with Intuitive Foundation, a non-profit organisation funded by Intuitive Surgical, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery.
Mumbai/IBNS: Meher Castelino, India’s first Femina Miss India and a pioneer of fashion journalism, passed away on Wednesday, media reports said. She was 81.
Preparing for the GMAT Focus Edition can feel Overwhelming, especially with the new adaptive format. Also, more reasoning-heavy questions are introduced to increase the difficulty level. Many students struggle to understand how the examination system works and how timing errors affect students' final scores.
India’s technology workforce is entering a decisive new phase shaped by a surge in AI governance roles, an acceleration in cybersecurity hiring, and an unexpected rise of tier-2 cities as emerging digital talent engines, according to the Randstad Digital Technology Skills Insights Report: India, a data-rich study that maps the country’s fast-evolving digital skills landscape.
Tech major Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on Wednesday announced that in 2026, it will launch an expanded Micro RGB TV lineup, available in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, 100-, and 115-inch models.
The Sona College of Technology, known for its SonaSPEED motors powering ISRO’s Chandrayaan among other space missions since 2009, stepped up facilities to prepare talent for on-chip design and cybersecurity, in addition to launching a series of education initiatives to produce better student outcomes.
Mumbai/IBNS: Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest over $10 billion in OpenAI, in what could be a major development in the AI sector, Financial Times reported.
IIT Bombay’s Trust Lab successfully concluded the grand finale of its national-level cybersecurity competition Capture The Flag (CTF) on Tuesday at its Powai campus.
Android users can now watch Apple TV content on their TV with the help of Google Cast support.
Electronics major LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its first-ever flagship RGB TV at CES 2026 – the LG Micro RGB evo, a CES 2026 Innovation Awards winner. Employing Micro RGB Technology and LG TV’s smallest individual RGB LEDs, this display marks a significant step forward from MiniLED.
Motorola on Monday launched its thinnest smartphone yet, the motorola edge 70, positioning it as an ultra-slim device without compromises on performance, battery life, cameras, or durability.
Dehradun/IBNS: Celebrated Indian author Ruskin Bond’s health has stabilised following his hospital admission in Dehradun last Saturday due to a leg problem, media reports said.
Internet search giant Google has announced the rollout of a state-of-the-art text translation feature in Search and the Translate app, powered by its Gemini AI.
The Satyajit Ray Auditorium at Kolkata’s ICCR resonated with music and celebration as Robir Kiran marked its grand 10th anniversary.
Messaging app WhatsApp has rolled out a set of major updates ahead of the holiday season, introducing features like missed call messages, fun Status stickers, and enhanced Meta AI image generation.
Tech giant Google has unveiled its most powerful research-focused agent yet — Gemini Deep Research, now accessible through the Interactions API.
Emphasising the need for a framework that recognises the emotional and cultural commitment of Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs), a call was made for the Government of Rajasthan to introduce a dedicated Social Investment Policy - one that encourages contributions towards preserving ancestral havelis, supporting schools, hospitals, heritage assets and community initiatives, beyond the scope of industrial investment.
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has signed a landmark partnership with Maharashtra government leather development corporations—LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Vikas Mahamandal) and LIDCAR (Dr. Babu Jagjivanram Charmudyog Vikas Mahamandal)—to take India’s iconic Kolhapuri chappal to the global luxury market.
Google has launched Google AI Plus subscription in India, offering AI tools to users at an introductory price of Rs. 199 per month for the first six months.
New Delhi/IBNS: Xiaomi India on Wednesday launched the REDMI 15C 5G, a smartphone designed to deliver a sleek design, an immersive 17.53 cm HD+ display, and dependable all-day performance for users who seamlessly switch between work and entertainment.
India’s Diwali, the festival of lights, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a recognition that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said filled the country with pride.
Washington DC/New Delhi/IBNS: Tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced a massive US$17.5 billion investment in India over four years starting in 2026—its largest investment in Asia to date.
Electronic major Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced that Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Key access for select Porsche vehicles, starting with the Porsche Macan (MY26) and extending to additional models, including the Cayenne Electric next year.
The air at Baansera Park in New Delhi was thick with poetry and passion as the 10th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta set the stage for a remarkable literary unveiling.
Finnish technology company Jolla has officially returned to the Indian smartphone market with the launch of its latest Jolla Phone, marking its comeback after several years.
Google has confirmed plans to launch its next generation of AI-powered smart glasses in 2026, stepping up competition in the fast-growing wearable technology market dominated by players such as Meta.
Samsung Electronics on Monday announced the One UI 8.5 beta program, introducing new and easier ways to create, connect and stay safe. One UI 8.5 enables users to do more with less effort, featuring upgrades that enable more seamless actions, device management and enhanced security.
Tech major Apple on Monday announced Apple Fitness+, the award-winning fitness and wellness service, is launching in India on December 15, as part of the service’s largest expansion since its launch five years ago.
