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Amid NEET row, Centre now cancels UGC-NET examination after examination integrity compromised

Even as the controversy over NEET threatens to reach a boiling point, the Ministry of Education has now cancelled the UGC-NET exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency, just a day after it was held.

MoU Signed between IGNCA, Deepak Gore to preserve Shivaji Maharaj's legacy

New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant development, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deepak Gore.

UK's Graduate Route Visa is playing a crucial role in attracting international talent: Expert

An expert feels that the UK's Graduate Route Visa is playing a crucial role in attracting international talent to the country.

Urdu medium girl tops NEET, Muslims figure among successful By Tauseef Reza

Google brings major privacy update to Maps, it will no longer save users' locations on its servers

California/IBNS: Sundar Pichai-led Google is rolling out important privacy updates to the Maps app as the American tech giant is altering the way it handles users’ location data.

Google makes 'technical improvements' to AI-generated search summaries after outlandish answers went viral

California/IBNS: American tech giant Google on Friday said that it had made "more than a dozen technical improvements" to its artificial intelligence (AI) systems after its retooled search engine was found spitting out erroneous information, reports said.

Qatar hosts Indian Mango Festival in Doha's Souq Waqif marketplace

A significant number of enthusiasts visited the Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar's capital city Doha recently.

The Best Free Online Word to PDF Converters

In today’s digital era, where information flows through digital documents, we often need to convert documents to different formats. Transforming a Word document to PDF is one common task that often fulfils the need for sharing, archiving, and ensuring consistent formatting.

Reviving one of India’s oldest instruments Shatatantri Veena my priority, says santoor exponent Tarun Bhattacharya in NY

In a recent musical fusion at TNC, Huntington, New York, audiences were treated to a mesmerizing collaboration featuring young musicians from the Indian Diaspora and Latin America and leading them was India’s global music ambassador Tarun Bhattacharya. 

US Consulate General Kolkata celebrates English Access Scholarship Program Graduation

Kolkata/IBNS: In partnership with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, and the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) Kolkata, hosted the graduation ceremony of the English Access Scholarship Program today at the American Center in Kolkata.

The American Dream: Indian students immigrate, make their mark in science

Meera Chandrasekhar left India in 1975 to study in the United States, driven by her passion for experimental physics. Dr. Kattesh Katti arrived in 1990 and eventually became a pioneer in nanotechnology and nano-medicine. Vineet Singh arrived 27 years ago to expand his research in microbiology.

Now WhatsApp allows users to share one-minute voice notes on status updates

Instant messaging app WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing people to share one-minute voice notes on status updates.

Sona College of Technology is now assessed at NAAC A++, the highest level

The Sona College of Technology has been assessed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and awarded the NAAC A++ ranking with a score of 3.65.

Australian High Commission collaborates with KNMA to host ‘Walking through a Songline’ exhibition in New Delhi

The Australian High Commission in India together with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is bringing a unique showcase of the immersive multimedia installation 'Walking Through a Songline' (WTAS) to New Delhi.

Australian High Commission collaborates with KNMA to host ‘Walking through a Songline’ exhibition in New Delhi

The Australian High Commission in India together with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is bringing a unique showcase of the immersive multimedia installation 'Walking Through a Songline' (WTAS) to New Delhi.

DD Bharati to telecast IGNCA's vibrant cultural programs every Sunday

New Delhi: DD Bharati will telecast the vibrant cultural programs of the country's leading art institution, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), every Sunday.

Vegan leather makes a compassionate fashion statement

The concept of vegan leather as a cruelty-free alternative to regular animal skin leather is emerging as fast fashion is being replaced by sustainability and compassion in both India and the US. Leather however is a dominant textile in both countries, so their technique for creating vegan fabric looks very different. Wura Layiwola, Nikki Baerson, Isabelle Marak, Jocelyn Peshia, Jamie Maron from the US and Supriyo Hazra and Yogesh Tyagi from India report on the trend  

Tech giant Google to manufacture Pixel phones and drones in India

Tech major Google has said it will soon be manufacturing Pixel smartphones and drones in India.

Samsung’s next-gen AI PC expands Galaxy AI ecosystem

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled the Galaxy Book4 Edge, the next-generation of AI PCs.

IT major Microsoft introduces Copilot Plus PCs designed for AI

IT major Microsoft has introduced a new category of Windows PCs designed for Copilot+ PCs.

OpenAI dissolves team overseeing security of future AI models after chief scientist Ilya Sutskever leaves

OpenAI has disbanded a team overseeing the safety of future highly advanced AI systems following the departure of the team's two leaders, including OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, media reported.

Trina Saha unveils Secret Temptation's new range of body mists

Kolkata/IBNS: Personal care brand Secret Temptation has introduced its latest line of Body Mists featuring four new exciting fragrances crafted for modern women.

Tech giants Apple, Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android

Tech major Apple and Google have worked together to create an industry specification — Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers — for Bluetooth tracking devices that makes it possible to alert users across both iOS and Android if such a device is unknowingly being used to track them. 

Kolkata: Chapter 2 hosting Goan Food Festival

Dining restaurant Chapter 2 is currently hosting Goan Food Festival, giving food lovers of the city a chance to relish delicacies from the region.

CC Saha Ltd hosts storytelling workshop with thespian Dolly Basu for hearing-impaired children

Kolkata/IBNS: CC Saha Ltd, a leading provider of premier hearing impairment solutions, undertook an initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and creativity among hearing-impaired children.

Rabindranath Tagore meets Gulzar, AI unites both the poets

Legendary poet-lyricist Gulzar recently engaged in an artistic presentation to have a conversation with world bard Rabindra Tagore, an initiative executed by the musical duo Sourendra-Soumyajit.

Personal data at risk: CERT-In issues warning to Android users

Hyderabad/IBNS: The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Indian government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has recently issued a high-severity warning regarding critical vulnerabilities affecting various Android components, reports said.

Google unveils latest innovations to its AI model series Gemini

Tech giant Google unveiled on Tuesday unveiled its latest innovations to its AI model series Gemini at the company's annual developer conference Google I/O 2024.

Canadian Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro dies at 92

Ottawa/IBNS: Nobel Prize-winning Canadian writer Alice Munro, who became one of the world’s most esteemed contemporary authors and one of history's most honored short story writers, has died at age 92.

Open AI introduces GPT-4o model, check out latest features

Tech giant Open AI announced a major update on Monday when the tech firm introduced its latest model named GPT-4o.