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India’s chip dream gets a big boost: Aheesa’s indigenous VIHAAN SoC clears first major test
Aheesa, an Indian fabless semiconductor startup specialising in chips for broadband networking and security, has achieved first-pass silicon success for its indigenous broadband networking System-on-Chip (SoC), VIHAAN.
IBM and OpenAI team up for massive enterprise AI push: Here’s what changes
Tech major IBM has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to help enterprises deploy artificial intelligence at scale across core business operations and complex workflows, while strengthening cybersecurity and resilience through initiatives such as OpenAI Daybreak.
Party anywhere! LG unveils powerful xboom Blast speaker for outdoor fun
Electronics major LG Electronics (LG) has announced the global launch of LG xboom Blast, a premium portable Bluetooth party speaker designed to bring the energy of a great party wherever people gather.
ROG turns 20! ASUS unveils big gaming surprises at Gamescom 2026. All details here
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) celebrates its 20th anniversary at Gamescom 2026 with an arsenal of new products including the ROG Edition 20 lineup, sneak peeks of new gaming hardware, a full schedule of events and fan activities, and hands-on game time with some of the year’s most anticipated games.
Chaltabagan Durga Puja 2026: Khuti Puja marks new beginning amid Bengal’s political change
Kolkata/IBNS: The Khuti Puja of the 84th edition of Kolkata's popular Chaltabagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja was held on Friday, on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, marking the beginning of the countdown to one of the world's biggest festivals.
1,500 pre-bookings before launch: iTech’s new Apple Premium Partner store opens in Kolkata
iTech, East India’s largest Apple Authorised Reseller, on Friday launched its Apple Premium Partner (APP) store at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, with 1,500 pre-bookings registered and more than 2,000 units expected to be sold during the first three days following the inauguration.
Gemini 3.7 Flash arrives just weeks after 3.6 Flash: Google reveals big upgrades
Alphabet's Google has launched Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new AI model that the company claims is its most intelligent tool yet for coding and agentic workflows.
Sunny Deol urges young minds to understand history at Narula Institute induction in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor Sunny Deol on Wednesday urged around 2,000 freshers at Narula Institute of Technology (NiT) to deepen their understanding of critical issues facing the country, while highlighting his upcoming film Batwara 1947, ahead of its August 14 release.
Domino’s outlets in Mumbai, Satara lose licences over food safety violations
Maharashtra FDA suspends license of four Domino’s outlets and one Sapphire Foods outlet after inspections flag lapses in food storage, hygiene, pest control and safety records
Love Spanish food? Taj Taal Kutir’s ‘Spanish Merienda’ is coming to Kolkata
Taj Taal Kutir is inviting guests to experience the flavours and traditions of Spain with ‘The Spanish Merienda’, an exclusive high-tea experience at its Lake View Lounge from August 14 to August 23, priced at INR 1,399 plus taxes per person.
Minister reveals India’s data centre capacity exploded from 375 MW to 1,575 MW in just six years
The Indian government on Wednesday said the country's data centre capacity has increased from 375 MW in 2020 to a current capacity of about 1575 MW.
Samsung to showcase latest Gaming Innovations at Gamescom 2026. All details here
Samsung Electronics has announced its participation in Gamescom 2026, taking place at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, from August 26-30.
Samsung Galaxy Buds just got a major upgrade: They can now work as hearing aids
Samsung Electronics has announced that its Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), allowing compatible Galaxy Buds to function as over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for eligible users.
From folk art to portraits: Manikana Upadhyay unveils 29-work solo exhibition in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Artist Manikana Upadhyay on Tuesday opened her latest solo exhibition in Kolkata, showcasing 29 artworks that reflect her evolution from folk-inspired art to a more diverse artistic style.
Kolkata pianist Avik Ganguly unveils new album ‘My Black and White Affair’; Here’s what makes it special
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based pianist and composer Avik Ganguly has released his fifth independent instrumental album, My Black and White Affair.
AI adoption gets boost: TCS, Google Cloud launch Gemini Experience Center in Mexico
Tech leader Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google Cloud have set up a new Gemini Experience Center (GEC) in Mexico City, TCS’ second in Latin America and the ninth worldwide.
‘AI will create jobs, not kill them’: Mark Zuckerberg makes bold prediction
AI fever is gripping the world like never before, with companies increasingly turning to the technology to boost productivity.
Who is Deepti Gaur Mukerjee? The IAS officer taking charge of India's Higher Education
New Delhi/IBNS: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Higher Education under the Union Ministry of Education, media reports said.
‘They want to drug addict us’: Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s explosive warning about AI firms
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has taken aim at AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI, accusing them of trying to “drug addict” humanity into a future that they believe will be controlled by them.
Built for AI agents: Cloudflare launches Kitesurf
Cloudflare has joined the race to create a web browser, and recently the tech giant announced developing Kitesurf, which runs entirely on top of Workers and is built specifically for agents, available for free while in beta in Browser Run.
Photoshop Inside ChatGPT? Adobe’s new plugin changes how you create
Adobe has introduced a new plugin for ChatGPT, bringing its professional-grade creative and productivity tools together in a single unified experience across ChatGPT Work and Codex.
OpenAI drops ChatGPT text limits for free users—Here’s what’s changing
OpenAI has removed limits on text-based chats for ChatGPT users, in a major update that will particularly benefit those accessing the AI platform without a paid subscription.
What is AAERI Verify? How will it benefit Indian students aspiring to study in Australia
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has partnered with the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) to launch 'AAERI Verify' that will help students aiming to study in Australian universities.
Kolkata: Vedic Village Spa Resort, Foundation to Summit sign DEI partnership to promote inclusion
Foundation to Summit and Vedic Village Spa Resort, Rajarhat New Town, Kolkata, have signed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) partnership aimed at promoting inclusive workplaces and creating meaningful opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Expired meat, rotten vegetables found at Bengaluru's luxury hotels, legal action begins
What was expected to be a routine food safety inspection has exposed serious hygiene lapses at some of Bengaluru's most prominent luxury hotels.
BLUE unveils AI-first video analytics infrastructure, targets 10X revenue growth by FY30
Bengaluru-headquartered AI startup BLUE (KGraph AI Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) on Friday unveiled its AI-native enterprise video infrastructure platform, built on the world's first semantic codec for videos.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series, Watch9 globally as pre-orders jump 30%
Technology major Samsung Electronics has announced the global rollout of its latest Galaxy Z foldable smartphone series and Galaxy Watch lineup, with sales beginning on August 7 in select markets and expanding worldwide.
EPR Iyer returns to Kolkata, says Bengali hip-hop will go mainstream in 5 years
Kolkata/IBNS: Ahead of the premiere of the fifth season of MTV Hustle, rapper and mentor EPR Iyer returned to Kolkata, a city he says shaped his identity as an artist, where he interacted with students, explored iconic cultural landmarks and shared his vision for the future of Bengali hip-hop.
Locket Chatterjee unveils heritage-themed jewellery showroom in Kolkata's Gariahat
Kolkata/IBNS: Jewellery has long been woven into Kolkata's cultural identity. Beyond ornamentation, it reflects craftsmanship, tradition and a city's enduring appreciation for timeless design.