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Kolkata: Loreto College marked International Women’s Day with a series of events this month, including the conferment of a lifetime achievement award and a weeklong programme on women’s health and well-being.
Amazon is working with NVIDIA on a solution that could enable car manufacturers to combine Amazon's Alexa Custom Assistant (ACA) with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX automotive computing platform and a broad portfolio of AI models to process requests directly in the vehicle.
Electronics brand Samsung on Wednesday announced the launch of Galaxy M17e 5G.
Electronic major Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AMD to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies.
Tech major Nvidia is expecting to generate $1 trillion in revenue through 2027 from its Blackwell and Vera Rubin platforms, said company's CEO Jensen Huang.
Tech giant Apple has announced AirPods Max 2, bringing even better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), elevated sound quality, and intelligent features to the iconic over-ear design.
Tech giant Google has dropped a major AI feature that allowed users to access crowdsourced health advice from people around the world, according to media reports.
Is sharing a bed at night the ultimate proof of love between a couple? What about getting ‘divorced’ for the night yet remaining committed? Anju Munshi explores this new trend
In Odisha’s Parikuda village, devotees wade through the waters of Chilika Lake carrying idols of gods and goddesses during the centuries-old Panchu Dola Melana, a vibrant celebration of faith, community and Radha-Krishna devotion. IBNS-TWF photojournalist Rupak De Chaudhuri captures the moments
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled board examinations in several Middle Eastern countries amid the ongoing Iran–Israel–US War.
Helios Luxe by Titan Company Ltd. continues to consolidate its leadership in India’s accessible luxury watch segment, riding on the wave of a 46% growth in the category.
Tinder took the stage at its inaugural product keynote, Tinder Sparks 2026: Start Something New, unveiling a wide range of updates across product design, safety and artificial intelligence aimed at expanding how people build real connections on the platform.
Anthropic has announced the launch of the Claude Partner Network, a new programme designed to help partner organisations support enterprises in adopting its AI model, Claude.
Tech major Apple has announced it will mark its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of thinking different and the innovations that have helped shape the way people connect, create, learn, and experience the world.
San Jose (California)/IBNS: Adobe's CEO Shantanu Narayen will step down after serving the post for 18 years.
Lucknow/IBNS: TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a global leader in the two and three-wheeler segments, on Thursday strengthened its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of TVS Orbiter V1 with 1.8 kWh — the most accessible electric scooter in the company’s lineup.
IT giant Google has announced the integration of built-in artificial intelligence (AI) features into its Chrome browser in several nations, including India.
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced the global availability of the Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy Buds4 series.
Meta, the owner of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has acquired the social media network Moltbook.
Samsung Electronics on Monday shared its plan to expand support for glasses-free 3D gameplay on the Samsung Odyssey 3D gaming monitor. At GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 in San Francisco, Samsung will spotlight Hell Is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn as part of its expanding 3D gaming ecosystem, demonstrating how leading titles are embracing immersive display without the need for special glasses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Misplaced luggage is a common travel frustration, often leaving passengers waiting days for updates on where their bags might be.
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.
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