Amid paper leak row, CSIR-UGC-NET exam scheduled for next week postponed
The joint CSIR-UGC-NET examination, scheduled between Tuesday and Thursday has been postponed amid a huge paper leak row, the National Testing Agency announced this evening.
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'Holy and holistic': Indian Muslims warming up to Yoga
Maintaining a healthy and fit body is a requirement in Islam, which teaches a Muslim that his or her body is a gift from Allah. Yoga happens to be a common ground between Hindus and Muslims.
Amazon.in launches Creator University & Creator Connect programmes in India
Kolkata: E-commerce platform Amazon.in has launched Creator University, an education programme designed to equip content creators with the tools and knowledge necessary to prosper within the dynamic creator economy.
2024 UGC NET row: Initial probe finds corruption racket; officials to be probed
New Delhi: Initial enquiry into the allegation that the 2024 UGC NET examination may have been compromised indicates involvement of a large corruption racket, media reported.
NEET paper leak: Accused got question paper night before exam, memorised answers
Patna: The controversy surrounding irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has escalated as four arrested people admitted that the exam's question paper was leaked the night before the test, media reported.
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.