Aakash Invictus launched for top JEE aspirants
Kolkata: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) has launched Aakash Invictus, a specialised coaching programme aimed at students targeting top ranks in JEE Advanced.
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Bhajan icon Anup Jalota and Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee pay musical tribute to womanhood in Hyderabad concert
Paying their tribute to womanhood, Bhajan Samrat Padmasree Anup Jalota and GiMA award-winning percussionist Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee regaled the audience in a Hyderabad concert on the International Women's Day on March 8.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation celebrates 'Vasant Utsav' at Indian Museum Kolkata
The central courtyard of the historic Indian Museum in Kolkata witnessed an ensemble of beautiful pulsating dance performances marking the 'Vasant Utsav' celebrations on the eve of Holi by members of Dona Ganguly’s dance troupe, Diksha Manjari, along with a free-flowing lucid narrative by culturist, Sundeep Bhutoria, evoking vivid imagery of the interplay of colours and expressions.
Department of Atomic Energy, Rotary District 3291 host collaboration seminar
A collaboration seminar was held recently between the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, and Rotary District 3291 with the aim of effective transfer of technology and exploring innovative scientific advancements for societal benefit.
Kolkata: Ethnic Boutique presents 'Elegance in Empowerment' to celebrate women achievers
Ethnic Boutique recently held a Women’s Day Award Ceremony event named "Elegance in Empowerment" in Kolkata to celebrate the achievements of outstanding women across various industries.
Kolkata's Loreto College inks MoU with Alteus Biogenics to facilitate career opportunities for students
In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, Kolkata's Loreto College and Alteus Biogenics Pvt. Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to foster skill development, research collaboration, and career opportunities for students.
Ashwini Vaishnaw urges top Indian IT companies to develop indigenous mobile OS, vows full government support
New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has challenged India’s leading IT companies, including Infosys, TCS, and Wipro, to develop an indigenous mobile operating system (OS), asserting that the government would extend full support to such initiatives, Moneycontrol reported.
Over 200 women to participate in All Ladies Car Rally in Kolkata to celebrate International Women's Day
Kolkata/IBNS: More than 200 women from various clubs in the city will join on Saturday afternoon the All Ladies Car Rally known as “Aparajita” being organized by the Ladies Circle of Dakshin Kolikata Sangsad (DKS) to celebrate the International Women's Day on March 8.
Acclaimed Author Soma Bose continues to inspire with her powerful storytelling
Award-winning author and visual storyteller Soma Bose unveiled the cover design of her much-anticipated third book, Garden of White Roses, at a city café in the presence of her team members and publisher.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches AI Compute Portal, unveils plans for 27 AI labs and indigenous GPU development
New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the AI Compute Portal in New Delhi on Thursday, media reports said.
Apple introduces iPad Air with M3 chip
Tech major Apple on Tuesday introduced the faster, more powerful iPad Air with the M3 chip and built for Apple Intelligence. iPad Air with M3 brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time — taking its incredible combination of power-efficient performance and portability to a new level.
Samsung India launches Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G phones
Electronic giant Samsung on Monday announced the launch of Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G with Awesome Intelligence feature.
Kolkata: Rotary Club of Calcutta Sun City hosts international cultural exchange with Russia at ICCR
The Rotary Club of Calcutta Sun City, in collaboration with RICE (Russia India Culture Exchange) and Gandhar Pancham, successfully hosted a mesmerizing Classical Cultural Programme at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Second edition of India's first and only witch festival held in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Organized by the Wiccan Brigade headed by its chairperson Ipsita Roy Chakraverti, the second edition of India’s first and only festival of witches was held at a city hotel in Kolkata on Feb 23.
Working for social development in India is a way of giving back, says RYTHM Foundation Head Santhi Periasamy
There is an adage: “Do not let your left hand know what the right hand is doing.” Thought to have its origin in faith, this tells us not to speak of our good deeds, so as not to appear boastful. However, there are times when good deeds are publicly rewarded, and they should be, not in order to inflate one’s importance but in order to inspire the rest of society. That is the recognition won recently by RYTHM Foundation, the social impact initiative of the global conglomerate QI Group of Companies.
IIT Madras, ISRO develop indigenous IRIS chip to boost India’s space program: Report
Chennai: Days after unveiling new technologies for extraterrestrial habitation, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced a state-of-the-art microprocessor chip to strengthen India’s space program, India Today reported.
Ashwini Vaishnaw tests truly made-in-India laptop, shares video
New Delhi: Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday shared a video of himself testing a fully made-in-India laptop developed by VVDN Technologies.
Terrorists behind Nagrota attack had a jihadi sentiment: 'Nagrota Under Siege' author Bhaavna Arora
Author Bhaavna Arora documented the 2016 Nagrota Army base attack with an in-depth research and interviews in her latest book, Nagrota Under Siege, which was launched in presence of Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari at the literary event Kitaab hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Ehsaas Women of Kolkata at Vijay Durg (formerly Fort William) in Kolkata on February 24. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Bhaavna's conversation with journalist Srinjoy Chowdhury and the audience...
Anand Mahindra reacts to data revealing AI already dominates internet traffic
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, known for his sharp humour and dynamic social media presence, often shares thought-provoking and amusing insights that quickly gain traction online.
Singapore's largest bank DBS to reduce 4,000 jobs amid AI implementation
DBS, Singapore's biggest bank, is expected to reduce about 4,000 roles in the next three years.
CBSE plans to hold Class 10 board exams twice a year: Reports
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from the 2026 academic year, media reports said.
Sarojesh Mukerjee’s The Ascent: An Occasional Diary releases
Kolkata/IBNS: Acclaimed writer Sarojesh Mukerjee’s latest book, The Ascent: An Occasional Diary, is now available, offering readers an exploration of ambition, love, and the murky depths of politics and privilege.
Apple launches iPhone 16e, check out the price
Tech major Apple has announced the launch of its new addition iPhone 16e, an addition to its iPhone 16 lineup.
Actress Nussrat Jahan, fashion designer Abhisek Roy launch Saini Mahindra's new car showroom in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actress Nussrat Jahan and fashion designer Abhisek Roy launched Saini Mahindra's new car showroom in Kolkata earlier this week.
I am a lifelong Felu-da fan, says Arindam Basu unveiling truth-seeker Prithviraj's intriguing world in 'The Calcutta Covenant'
Amidst the 48th International Kolkata Bookfair 2025's bibliomania, writer-journalist-academic Arindam Basu's thriller, “The Calcutta Covenant,” which compiles four novellas that depict fragments of historical timeline in a fictionalized manner, held its own.
I am a lifelong Felu-da fanboy, says Arindam Basu unveiling truth-seeker Prithviraj's intriguing world in 'The Calcutta Covenant'
Amidst the 48th International Kolkata Bookfair 2025's bibliomania, writer-journalist-academic Arindam Basu's thriller, “The Calcutta Covenant,” which compiles four novellas that depict fragments of historical timeline in a fictionalized manner, held its own.
South Korea bans downloading Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI-powered chatbot amid privacy issues
South Korea has banned downloading of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence-powered chatbot amid a pending review of its privacy standards.
Kolkata's first-ever Comic Con to be held on Feb 22-23
Kolkata/IBNS: The first edition of pop culture celebration Comic Con India in Kolkata has been launched.
Meta-owned Instagram tests 'dislike' button for comments, certain social media users criticise
The meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has started testing a new feature that will allow users to dislike comments.
Classical Khon masked dance drama of Thailand mesmerises Kolkata
Kolkata: Bathed in moonlight, the resplendent marble edifice stood like a mute witness to the passage of time, watching the scene unfolding around it, just as it has watched for well over a century.