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Sona Institutions to open a College of Nursing at Salem

Salem: The Sona Institutions marked yet another significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Sona Valliappa College of Nursing on the outskirts of Salem at Gajjalnaickenpatty village on Salem–Madurai National Highway 44.

Meta and Amazon join forces for explosive agentic AI push with Graviton chips

Tech major Meta has signed an agreement to deploy AWS Graviton processors at scale, marking a major expansion of its long-standing partnership with Amazon Web Services as the company accelerates its next generation of AI development.

TCS, Google Cloud join forces for AI revolution

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises adopt AI-native, autonomous operating models.

Biryani as butter? This chef’s viral recipe has left foodies happy

A young chef is trying to redefine the way people enjoy biryani by creating a unique dish he calls “Biryani Butter.”

Runaway AI warning! Tech pioneer urges world to slow down now

If AI is “a very fast car with no steering wheel” then regulation must provide one, insists Nobel laureate and Artificial Intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, the visionary scientist widely known as the “godfather” of the self-learning tech.

AI is writing 75% of Google’s code now — engineers just approve it, reveals Sundar Pichai

Google has revealed that artificial intelligence is now responsible for generating the majority of its new code, signalling a significant transformation in how software is built inside one of the world’s largest tech companies.

Shocking shift: 44 pct of tracks on Deezer are AI-generated

Deezer, the global music experiences platform, is now receiving almost 75,000 AI-generated tracks per day, representing roughly 44% of the daily uploads.

300 AI agents in 9 months: Tata Steel and Google Cloud’s bold bet on an autonomous future

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Steel and Google Cloud have announced a major expansion of their strategic partnership to architect the future of steel and advance Tata Steel’s unified, enterprise-wide agentic AI strategy.

Nursery or luxury? Viral fee slip of Rs. 2.72 lakh leaves internet stunned

The rising cost of school education is sparking fresh concern among parents, with a recent social media post igniting debate over whether quality schooling is slipping out of reach for the average family.

Who is John Ternus, the man set to become Apple’s next CEO?

Cupertino (California)/IBNS: In a major leadership change, Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down and he will be replaced by John Ternus, who is currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO; John Ternus named successor

Cupertino (California)/IBNS: A major leadership overhaul is underway at Apple, with Tim Cook stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the tech giant.

Samsung unveils 'Design is an Act of Love' exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026

Samsung Electronics on Monday announced the opening of its “Design is an Act of Love” exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026.

Tecno Pop X 5G launched in India with massive 6500mAh battery — Price will surprise you

Tecno Pop X 5G was launched in India on Monday, introducing a budget smartphone featuring fast charging support and a 6,500mAh “Big Battery”.

Fashion with a purpose! ‘Vishwa Sutra’ puts Indian Handlooms on world map

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in collaboration with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), unveiled “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World” at the 61st Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar.

Kolkata gets a taste of royalty: Taj City Centre launches ‘Flavours of Rajasthan’

Taj City Centre New Town, Kolkata, is set to transport the city’s food lovers to the heart of Rajasthan with its upcoming festival, “Flavours of Rajasthan.”

Pushback from smartphone makers: Centre drops Aadhaar app pre-install plan — report

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government has decided not to pursue its proposal that would require Apple, Samsung and others to pre-install the Aadhaar app on smartphones, following opposition from the manufacturers, Reuters reported.

Google just made AI images personal—And it knows you better than ever

Google has announced the rollout of personalised image generation in its Gemini app, aiming to make AI-powered creativity more tailored and intuitive for users.

Apple sets record—Massive surge in recycled materials inside its products

Tech major Apple on Thursday announced that a record 30 percent of material across all of its products shipped in 2025 came from recycled content.

Amazon’s new AI store is here—These smart gadgets could change your life

Looking for electronics and gadgets that do more than just process faster? Amazon.in’s AI store brings together AI-powered devices that deliver real benefits in your daily life.

Chef Vikas Khanna makes it to TIME 100, marks big moment for Indian cuisine

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna says being called a “curry boy” — once used as a slur — has now become a badge of honour after his inclusion in the TIME 100.

Land your first AI job faster! TCS, University of Cincinnati launch new program

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT service major, consulting, and business solutions, has unveiled its new TCS My First AI Job skills training program in partnership with the University of Cincinnati and Salesforce.

Big reveal: Samsung debuts 14-meter Onyx Cinema LED display at CinemaCon 2026

Tech major Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced a new 14-meter standard size for its Onyx (ICD model) cinema LED lineup at CinemaCon 2026, expanding the platform into larger premium auditoriums.

ASUS drops ZenMouse MD202 and it’s turning heads already

Tech major ASUS on Tuesday announced ZenMouse MD202, a refined wireless mouse that features a Ceraluminum top cover that provides a unique tactile surface offering exceptional aesthetics and durability.

Mimi Chakraborty and Trina Saha grace launch of 'Azorte' store in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty and actor Trina Saha last week graced the launch of Azorte store in Kolkata.

Jagannath comes to Kolkata: Up to 10 lakh devotees expected at Vishwashanti Mahayagya from April 17

Kolkata is set to host a grand spiritual gathering as the “Shri Jagannath Vishwashanti Mahayagya” will be held from April 17 to 19, 2026, at FD Block Ground in Salt Lake.

From Superman to Anime Icons: Fans turn up in stunning cosplay at Kolkata Comic Con 2026

The 2026 edition of Kolkata Comic Con 2026, presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Crunchyroll, kicked off on Sunday at the Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre.

Putting humans at the centre: UN AI panel begins work on global impact study

The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI – the first global body of its kind – is gearing up for its inaugural in-person summit.

OpenAI identified security issue. Know all details

AI major OpenAI has disclosed a recent security issue involving a third-party developer library, Axios, as part of a broader industry-wide software supply chain attack.

Instagram’s new feature will save you from embarrassing typos

Widely used social media platform Instagram has introduced a long-awaited feature allowing users to edit their comments after posting.

Last chance alert! Samsung brings back ultra-rare Galaxy Z TriFold

In a surprise move, tech major Samsung has announced the return of its premium Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone, offering consumers what could be their final opportunity to purchase the device.