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Android users face security risk after malware found in over 100 apps in Google Play: Report
Cybersecurity never ceases to be a cause of worry as makers of spyware, malware, and other harmful modules keep inventing new ways to breach the safety net of our gadgets and steal users’ confidential information.
Bodh Gaya: Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre to host 7-day Vipassana course at Mahabodhi Mahavihara
The Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre in Bodh Gaya will host a seven-day Vipassana course at the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir to host ‘Vitasta’ Cultural Festival this month
Jammu and Kashmir will host the ‘Vitasta’ Cultural Festival in the last week of June as Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta took stock of the preparation of the event on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir hosts one-day seminar on short story
A day-long multilingual seminar titled “Short Story in J-K: Directions and the Way Ahead” was held in Srinagar city on Thursday where participants tried to understand the new realm of literature.
Regulation essential to curb AI for surveillance, disinformation: rights experts
New York: Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spyware and disinformation is on the rise, and regulation of the space has become urgent, according to UN-appointed independent rights experts.
A New Era in Residential Power Backup: Inverter and Battery Combo
In the present era, an unceasing and uninterrupted electricity supply is vital for seamless operation of our everyday existence. Due to frequent electricity failures and escalating dependency on electronic gadgets, the requirement for a proficient power alternative becomes imperative. Inverter and battery combos have surfaced as a favored option in this context. And one of the leading brands offering energy storage solutions is Livguard. The company’s inverter battery combo is known for its superior performance and durability.
Oppo plans to shatter all previous records with the launch of F23 5G
Kolkata: Smartphone maker Oppo on Friday said the company is expecting to break all past records and set new benchmarks in the market with the launch of F23 5G.
Nagaland's 'Solar Sakhis' empowered by AIDA and EPM Bindi international graduate, paving the way for rural women's prosperity
ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), in collaboration with EPM Bindi International, proudly celebrated the graduation ceremony of the second batch of "Solar Sakhis" on May 31. The program, which lasted three months, equipped 23 women with comprehensive training in solar technology.
Kashmiri Musical instrument 'Tumbaknari' is gaining demand this wedding season
Srinagar: With the marriage season gaining momentum, the demand for an age-old backed clay musical instrument called 'Tumbaknari' is at the climax keeping the potters busy day and night to meet the order.
ATL Tinkerpreneur 2023: Atal Innovation Mission calls for registration from students aspiring to be entrepreneurs
New Delhi: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has opened registration for ‘ATL Tinkerpreneur 2023’- a flagship summer boot camp under AIM’s Atal Tinkering Labs program.
Pride Month: English translation of the queer fiction of Krishnagopal Mallick to be launched in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Rooted in the 1968 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month, observed annually in June since 1999, began in the United States and gradually spread to the rest of the world.
Kashmiri man trying to promote Urdu literature in UT
Srinagar: Suhail Salim, a 30-year-old youth from downtown Srinagar, is trying hard to preserve and promote Urdu literature in Jammu and Kashmir.
Art can cohabit with bureaucracy, says famous art critic Achille Bonito Oliva as Delhi hosts Italy's Farnesina collection
New Delhi/IBNS: Art can cohabit with bureaucracy and be more political than cultural, said renowned Italian art critic Achille Bonito Oliva as New Delhi's Bikaner House threw open a grand show of contemporary Italian art from May 26.
Oxford University launches: Hotel Housekeeping Operations and Management Book
Bengaluru: The Oxford University Press India launched the fourth edition of its bestseller “Hotel Housekeeping: Operations and Management” during the 5th National Housekeepers Convention held at Taj Bangalore on Saturday.
Hotel Housekeeping - Operations and Management: A comprehensive guide for students
Kolkata/IBNS: Post pandemic, the stakes for the housekeeping department in any hotel has gone up many notches because travellers are now more cautious about hygienic aspects than ever before.
Project Digi-Kaksh launched to empower students in Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar: Authorities inaugurated Project Digi-Kaksha, an innovative educational initiative, at the Upper Primary School in NTC Deomali in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday.
Kolkata: US Consulate, Aroh Foundation conduct two-day bootcamp for West Bengal's women entrepreneurs
Kolkata: The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with New Delhi-based non-profit Aroh Foundation, conducted a two-day Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 3.0 bootcamp for a cohort of 30 entrepreneurs from West Bengal at the American Center in the city recently.
Budding Naga artists hosts three-day art exhibition near Kohima
Naga artists hosted a three-day art exhibition recently where they showcased the beautiful landscape of Nagaland and its rich culture and tradition.
Lawyer uses ChatGPT for case research, now faces court hearing for 'fake' citations
A New York lawyer is facing a court hearing of his own after his firm used ChatGPT for conducting legal research.
Empowering eco-tourist guides of Sunderbans with English Language Training
Sunderbans: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in partnership with Regional English Language Office of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, non-profit SHER, and Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, hosted 36 eco-tourist guides for a professional development workshop in Sundarbans from May 22-27.
UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms
New York: The UN convened the first ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world to explore risks and rewards of using chatbots in classrooms, announcing on Friday a new roadmap to chart a safer digital path for all.
Assam Royal Global University signs 30 MoUs for global education and NEP 2020 implementation
Assam Royal Global University has signed 30 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various institutions across the state to provide globally focused education while implementing the National Education Policy 2020 and fulfilling the university's social responsibilities.
Assamese home cook Nayanjyoti Saikia crowned champion of MasterChef India Season 7, inspiring culinary dreams nationwide
Nayanjyoti Saikia, a mechanical engineer from Tinsukia, Assam, has emerged as the winner of MasterChef India Season 7, captivating the hearts of 1.4 billion people.
Thekranyi festival in Khonoma village celebrates youth and promotes cultural heritage in Nagaland
Kohima/Nagaland: Khonoma village in Nagaland, known for its lush greenery, recently celebrated the 'Thekranyi Festival' with the theme of 'Excelling in the 21st century'.
Colossal Corporation: The band taking music back to the 80s
Guwahati/IBNS: Guwahati-based rock band, Colossal Corporation, has been making waves with their magical music that aims to transport listeners back to the vibrant era of the 80s.
UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2022: Eight candidates from Jammu and Kashmir put up brilliant show
Jammu and Kashmir experienced their own moment of pride and accomplishment when eight candidates from the UT made their mark in the highly competitive Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Mains Examination 2022.
Kolkata's new multi-level lounge Drunken Teddy offers chill and thrill to party lovers
Kolkata: Promising to give party lovers in Kolkata a new venue to experience thrill, the multi-level lounge Drunken Teddy opened in the city recently.
Panel discussion at International Museum Expo focuses on ‘De-museumisation of Indian Museums’
New Delhi/IBNS: Museums in India need to find a way to merge the tangible and the intangible heritages to make knowledge gathering more people friendly, according to Dr. Sachichidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
Novo Nordisk and IIIT Bangalore sign MoU to drive industry-academia research opportunities and skill development
Bengaluru: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) and the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT Bangalore) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly engage in initiatives including research and innovation projects.