In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in collaboration with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), unveiled “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World” at the 61st Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar.
Taj City Centre New Town, Kolkata, is set to transport the city’s food lovers to the heart of Rajasthan with its upcoming festival, “Flavours of Rajasthan.”
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government has decided not to pursue its proposal that would require Apple, Samsung and others to pre-install the Aadhaar app on smartphones, following opposition from the manufacturers, Reuters reported.
Google has announced the rollout of personalised image generation in its Gemini app, aiming to make AI-powered creativity more tailored and intuitive for users.
Tech major Apple on Thursday announced that a record 30 percent of material across all of its products shipped in 2025 came from recycled content.
Looking for electronics and gadgets that do more than just process faster? Amazon.in’s AI store brings together AI-powered devices that deliver real benefits in your daily life.
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna says being called a “curry boy” — once used as a slur — has now become a badge of honour after his inclusion in the TIME 100.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT service major, consulting, and business solutions, has unveiled its new TCS My First AI Job skills training program in partnership with the University of Cincinnati and Salesforce.
Tech major Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced a new 14-meter standard size for its Onyx (ICD model) cinema LED lineup at CinemaCon 2026, expanding the platform into larger premium auditoriums.
Tech major ASUS on Tuesday announced ZenMouse MD202, a refined wireless mouse that features a Ceraluminum top cover that provides a unique tactile surface offering exceptional aesthetics and durability.
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty and actor Trina Saha last week graced the launch of Azorte store in Kolkata.
Kolkata is set to host a grand spiritual gathering as the “Shri Jagannath Vishwashanti Mahayagya” will be held from April 17 to 19, 2026, at FD Block Ground in Salt Lake.
The 2026 edition of Kolkata Comic Con 2026, presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Crunchyroll, kicked off on Sunday at the Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre.
The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI – the first global body of its kind – is gearing up for its inaugural in-person summit.
AI major OpenAI has disclosed a recent security issue involving a third-party developer library, Axios, as part of a broader industry-wide software supply chain attack.
Widely used social media platform Instagram has introduced a long-awaited feature allowing users to edit their comments after posting.
In a surprise move, tech major Samsung has announced the return of its premium Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone, offering consumers what could be their final opportunity to purchase the device.
Samsung is expanding the One UI 8.5 beta program to additional Galaxy devices.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal, one of Kolkata's most distinguished socio-cultural organisations, hosted a special felicitation ceremony at Taj Bengal in honour of its Working President and celebrated filmmaker Goutam Ghose on his appointment as Sheriff of Kolkata — and the new Sheriff used the occasion to announce an ambitious plan to recover and restore the city's long-forgotten colonial history.
Tata-owned fashion brand Taneira ushers in Poila Baisakh with the launch of a specially curated collection inspired by Bengal’s iconic Lal-Paar Shada saree, available across select Taneira stores in West Bengal.
Amazon plans to discontinue Kindle Store functions on older devices released in 2012 and earlier, according to media reports.
India Vision Institute CEO and veteran museum expert Vinod Daniel speaks to IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra on the Indian Conservation Fellowship Program, gaps in conservation, and the future of museums in India. Excerpts:
Indians are known for celebrating weddings in grand and unique ways, and a viral video is now showcasing one such extraordinary celebration. A Marwari family reportedly booked an entire train coach, turning it into a “moving baraat” for their wedding festivities.
India is witnessing a notable shift in relationship dynamics, reflected in the rising popularity of apps catering to extramarital connections. In a society where marriage has traditionally been viewed as a social institution rather than a purely personal arrangement, this trend signals evolving perceptions of emotional companionship and fulfilment.
There is good news for Gmail users. The widely used email platform is now allowing account holders to change their email addresses — a feature being introduced for the first time in over two decades.
CaratLane, a Tata product and an omnichannel fine jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its second retail store in the United States, located in Frisco, Dallas, Texas.
Electronics major Samsung Electronics has announced the official launch of Samsung Browser for Windows, extending its popular mobile browser experience to PC with seamless cross-device continuity and new agentic AI capabilities designed to make the browsing experience easier and more intuitive.
Artificial intelligence leader OpenAI has announced that its latest funding round has secured $122 billion in committed capital, pushing its post-money valuation to an impressive $852 billion.
Annapurna Devi Foundation has released a special cover from the India Post dedicated to Indian classical musician Annapurna Devi at the Kolkata GPO.
Google has announced that it will bring Maps’ AI-powered EV charging features to over 350 car models with Android Auto.
