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Sona College of Technology powers ISRO rocket that launched Insat-3DS weather satellite

Salem: The Tamil Nadu city of Salem, famous for its textiles and steel production, is gradually becoming one of the key suppliers of components for ISRO’s space missions.

Open AI fixes 'bug' after ChatGPT spouts gibberish for hours

For nearly a day ChatGPT, the generative AI platform created by San Francisco-based tech major Open AI, went haywire with users finding it generating illogical sentences and responses that even failed to make any sense.

Vee Technologies named to Global Outsourcing 100 list by IAOP for 9th consecutive year

Vee Technologies, a leading professional services organization specializing in technology-driven solutions, has been awarded a spot on the 2023 Global Outsourcing 100 List by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

Legendary Indian radio presenter Ameen Sayani dies at 91 after suffering heart attack 

Legendary Indian radio presenter Ameen Sayani, whose baritone voice and unique conversational style of hosting shows had left listeners enticed for generations, died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.

Open AI is working to provide better memory to ChatGPT but how will it work?

Open AI is working on introducing a 'memory' feature on AI-powered Chat GPT which will save people from repeating information and make future conversations more helpful.

US FDA authorises Samsung's sleep apnea feature on Galaxy watch

Samsung Electronics announced that the sleep apnea feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app has received De Novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Jnanpith Award to be conferred on Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Ramabhadracharya

New Delhi: Renowned Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya and acclaimed Urdu literary figure Gulzar will be conferred with the 58th Jnanpith Award.

Abir Chatterjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, other Tollywood celebs grace Iswar Sankalpa's 16th annual programme

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film celebrities Abir Chatterjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, Koel Mallick and others were in attendance at the 16th annual programme of Iswar Sankalpa, which works towards rehabilitating and reintegrating homeless people with psychological disabilities living in the streets and low-resource communities in Kolkata.

Peace & Harmony: A tribute to the unifying power of music

Kolkata/IBNS: A musical programme on the theme of ‘Peace & Harmony’ was recently organised in the city under the aegis of Rhythm Express, Global Art Presenter (Kolkata) and Kalyani Roy Memorial Trust.

Legendary Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, master of Dum Pukht, dies at 93

Padma Shri recipient Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, who is hailed as the master of Dum Pukht, a slow cooking technique, died on Friday at the age of 93.

Elon Musk will only use his X platform for audio calls and texts

Tech mogul and businessman Elon Musk on Friday announced he will discontinue using his regular phone number.

SVF Music and SVF Cinemas present musical extravaganza curated by Anirban Bhattacharya in Bengal's Bolpur

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF Music and SVF Cinemas are set to organise a musical extravaganza, curated by actor-director-singer Anirban Bhattacharya, in West Bengal's Bolpur on Saturday.

Beyond Three Generations: An entrepreneur's guide to sustained success of family business

Kolkata/IBNS: Three authors, Navas Meeran, Feroz Meeran and M.S.A. Kumar, and a senior journalist have encapsulated a proper guide for an entrepreneur, a book titled Beyond Three Generations.

Goodbye Peachtree Road: Christie's curates iconic sale of objects from Sir Elton John's former Atlanta home

New York/IBNS: This February, Christie's, the well-known art and luxury business, presents the iconic property from music legend Sir Elton John’s former Atlanta (Georgia, United States) home in a series of landmark sales at the Christie's Rockefeller Center.

Prominent Kashmiri poet Farooq Nazki dies at 83

Farooq Nazki, a prominent poet, broadcaster, and a Sahitya Akademi awardee died on Tuesday at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Specialty Hospital in Katra on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness, family sources said.

Kolkata's Vivekananda Mission School gears up to celebrate Saraswati Puja

Kolkata's Vivekananda Mission School and school's alumni association are all set to celebrate the 6th edition of Bani Bandana in their school campus on February 14.

One Plus 12 R go on open sale in India today

Smartphone giant One Plus on Tuesday unveiled its OnePlus 12R set for sale in India.

How To Prefer the Right Moissanite Earrings?

Moissanite stud earrings have been popular as a less expensive alternative to classic diamond earrings. It's no surprise that moissanite is so popular, given its glitter and durability. When choosing the most popular Moissanite stud earrings, there are various variables to consider. The first consideration is the size of the earrings themselves. Moissanite studs come in sizes, from small and delicate to huge and eye-catching.

Company loses USD 25.6 million after employees connect with deepfake 'CFO' over video call

The dark side of deepfake technology once again emerged after a multinational company lost US$25.6 million after its employees in the Hong Kong branch were scammed recently.

Ricky Kej lauds Zakir Hussain, Shakti's win at Grammys, says India is shinning in every direction

Musician Ricky Kej on Monday appreciated India's glory at the Grammys after singer Shankar Mahadevan and Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's band Shakti clinched the prestigious title in the Global Music Album category.

Mark Zuckerberg says best is yet to come as his Facebook turns 20

Facebook, perhaps one of the most powerful social media platforms connecting people and organizations across the globe, turned 20 on Sunday with its founder Mark Zuckerberg celebrating the moment by sharing a collage video showcasing the path he walked in developing it over the years.

IIT-Madras to introduce sports quota in UG programmes from 2024-25

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, will be introducing a sports quota for admissions in its Undergraduate Programme from the coming academic year 2024-24.

'U.S.-India Arts to Fight Climate Change' event marks closing session at American Pavilion of Kolkata International Book Fair 2024

The closing session of the U.S. pavilion at the International Kolkata Book Fair 2024 was marked with the event titled ‘U.S.-India Arts to Fight Climate Change’.

Smart India Hackathon 2023: Sona College of Technology student teams emerge winners

Salem: The student team from Sona College of Technology in Salem secured first place in the Union Ministry of Education’s Smart India Hackathon 2023 national competition.

Jammu to host Dogri Kavi Sammelan for first time

Jammu to host first ever Dogri Kavi Sammelan on January 30 here at Abhinav Theatre.

A classical performance by Shubha Mudgal brings the curtain down on the 12th Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet

Kolkata/IBNS: The 12th Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet drew to a close on January 27 with a soulful classical musical performance by Shubha Mudgal at the main Steps of Victoria Memorial Hall.

Ghulam Nabi says Padma Shri award will surely encourage Kashmir’s craftsmen

The prestigious Padma Shri award would go a long way to encourage Kashmir’s craftsmen, said 72-year-old master woodcarver Ghulam Nabi Dar.

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launched in Mint colour

IT major Google has confirmed it is launching Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in a new Mint colour.

Aminia presents Tiranga Festival 2024 to celebrate the 75th Republic Day

Kolkata: Aminia, a popular restaurant in Kolkata, is offering a special spread to commemorate the 75th Republic Day.

Muskaan and co-scholastic interactive workshop highlights wisdom of dohas and poetry to school students in New Delhi

In a harmonious blend of artistic expression and literary enrichment, Muskaan, in collaboration with Co-Scholastic, recently organised a captivating event featuring guest artist and author Namrata Jain at the Bal Bharati Public School, New Delhi.