Sitar virtuoso Ustad Shujaat Khan enthralls Sydney’s Indian classical music aficionados
Sydney’s connoisseurs of Indian classical music gathered for a rare and memorable recital by the celebrated sitar virtuoso Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan on March 6.
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Tata Consultancy Services unveils Gemini Experience Center in US to accelerate AI in manufacturing
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, launched its seventh Gemini Experience Center (GEC) at its Innovation Hub in Troy, Michigan. Established in partnership with Google Cloud, the newest TCS GEC focuses on developing cutting-edge Physical AI solutions tailored for the manufacturing sector.
Unstoppable! Samsung Electronics tops global TV market for 20th straight year
Electronics major Samsung Electronics on Sunday announced that it ranks as the world’s No.1 TV brand for the 20th consecutive year — marking two decades as the global leader in the television industry.
Loreto College signs MoUs with Women’s Christian College and St. Xavier’s College expanding academic collaboration
Kolkata: Loreto College, Kolkata, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Women’s Christian College, Kolkata, and St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, to strengthen academic collaboration and institutional partnerships.
Big boost to India’s chip dream: 315 colleges now designing semiconductors
The Government of India’s initiative to prioritise talent development through training, upskilling and workforce development under the Chips to Startups (C2S) initiative of the India Semiconductor Mission has made significant progress in the past four years, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max prices leak months before launch; Apple’s next flagship may start at Rs 1.34 lakh
Anticipation is already sky-high over Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 series months ahead of its expected launch in September, in line with the company’s traditional release timeline.
Aparajita All-Women Car Rally in Kolkata to celebrate International Women’s Day
Kolkata/IBNS: Around 200 women drivers and navigators in 50 cars will showcase their driving skills at “Aparajita”, an all-women car rally organised by the Ladies Circle of Dakshin Kolikata Sangsad (DKS) to celebrate International Women’s Day in Kolkata on Sunday (the International Women's Day).
‘Learn AI tools, coding won’t guarantee jobs’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells Gen Z
Coding alone may no longer guarantee a job in the future, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has warned while advising young people to focus on learning Artificial Intelligence skills, media reports said.
Google launches ‘Find Hub’ tool to help airlines track missing luggage
Misplaced luggage is a common travel frustration, often leaving passengers waiting days for updates on where their bags might be.
City Heroines – Women’s Day special heritage walk through Dalhousie’s stories of reform and resistance
International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, marks a global moment to recognise the social, political, and cultural contributions of women. In Kolkata, many of these histories are closely tied to Dalhousie Square — now known as B.B.D. Bagh — the administrative and political heart of colonial-era Calcutta.
Samsung starts early delivery of Galaxy S26 Series in India — Prices, AI features and more revealed
Tech giant Samsung on Friday announced early deliveries of its most advanced AI-driven smartphone lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, for customers who pre-booked the devices in India.
Meet GPT-5.4: OpenAI’s powerful new AI can operate your computer
OpenAI has launched GPT‑5.4, its latest AI model, brings together the best of the company's recent advances in reasoning, coding, and agentic workflows into a single frontier model.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo — Its most affordable laptop ever at Rs. 69,900
Tech giant Apple has unveiled MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop designed to bring the Mac experience to more users at a significantly lower price point.
Mental Health Support Sees Sharp Rise in 2025 as Youth Participation Skyrockets
Bengaluru/IBNS: A new report released by 1to1help has revealed a sharp rise in the use of professional mental health support in 2025, driven largely by a surge in participation from younger employees.
Apple unveils stunning new studio display XDR with 2000 Nits brightness and thunderbolt 5, check out the price
Apple has announced a new family of displays engineered to pair beautifully with Mac and meet the needs of everyone, from everyday users to the world’s top pros.
Carl Pei unveils Nothing Phone (4a) colours ahead of global debut
Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, has unveiled the four colour options for the upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) ahead of its global debut.
Apple unleashes M4-powered iPad Air: Faster, smarter — same. Check out the price
Apple on Tuesday announced the new iPad Air featuring M4 and more memory, giving users a big jump in performance at the same starting price.
Apple’s iPhone 17e brings big upgrades at a mid-range price. Check out the price
Apple on Monday announced iPhone 17e, a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup.
Next-gen connectivity: Samsung and Vodafone unlock AI-driven networks
Samsung Electronics and Vodafone on Tuesday announced that the companies have successfully completed the first call utilizing Samsung’s virtualized RAN (vRAN) solution and Intel1 Xeon 6 SoC (system-on-chip), marking a first milestone in Europe.
Kolkata’s design scene gets a glam makeover! Inside the stunning design cultures 2026 showcase at KCC
Kolkata’s design landscape gets a major boost as Design Cultures 2026 – The Art of Contemporary Living opens at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, bringing together some of India’s most celebrated design brands, studios and creative minds under one roof.
Anthropic launches free ‘Anthropic Academy’ to train users on Claude AI
Anthropic has launched Anthropic Academy, a new online learning platform offering free courses designed to teach users how to work with the company’s Claude AI models, media reports said.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform for next-gen AI wearables
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform, a personal AI platform designed to unlock the next generation of truly personal, always-on, intelligent wearable computing devices.
TCS and Zscaler revolutionize digital workspaces with AI-powered Experience Studio — boost productivity by up to 30%!
Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced the launch of TCS Workspace Experience Studio engineered with Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX).
Honor pushes AI boundaries: Robot phone, humanoid robot, and magic V6 take center stage!
At MWC 2026, HONOR advanced its Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) vision and accelerated ALPHA PLAN through three connected pillars: Alpha Phone, Alpha Store and Alpha Lab. Building on its long-term commitment to human-centric AI, Honor offered a preview of Robot Phone, a bold exploration of embodied intelligence and a new species of smartphone that reimagines how future AI devices could integrate motion and spatial awareness.
You won’t believe the ARRI magic coming to Honor’s next-gen devices!
Leading AI device ecosystem company Honor has entered into a strategic technical collaboration with ARRI, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of professional camera technology for cinematic storytelling. This landmark partnership marks a significant step in extending established cinematic standards into the rapidly evolving world of mobile imaging.
“Highest usage ever”: Elon Musk reveals massive traffic surge on X amid Iran-Israel tensions
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Sunday announced that social mediaplatform X recorded its highest-ever usage amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, marking a historic milestone for the company.
Tech titans unite! OpenAI, Amazon join forces in game-changing strategic partnership
OpenAI and Amazon has announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate AI innovation for enterprises, startups, and end consumers around the world.
Smart rings just got smarter: Ultrahuman launches Ring PRO and ‘Jade’ biointelligence AI
Ultrahuman on Friday announced two major advancements to its ecosystem: the launch of Ring PRO, its third-generation smart ring engineered for performance, and Jade by Ultrahuman, described as the world’s first real-time biointelligence AI.
Loreto College hosts job fair and signs MoU to strengthen academic collaboration
Kolkata: Loreto College hosted its job fair, "Recruitment Rendezvous 2026", on February 18, bringing together employers and students in an initiative aimed at strengthening industry-academia engagement and promoting women’s empowerment.
Type ‘Punch the monkey’ on Google and watch what happens next
Search engine Google has joined the global Punch fever, delighting users with a special interactive surprise. Anyone who types “Punch the monkey” into the search bar is welcomed by animated baby monkey faces surrounded by hearts, celebrating the internet’s newest viral sensation.