Crafted in India, Framed in the West
India has one of the richest traditions of handicrafts in the world, yet we often look to the West for validation before appreciating their true worth, writes Anju Munshi.
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Bharat Innovates 2026: Modi, Macron set to launch mega global tech event in France. All details inside
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, is scheduled to jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 on June 14 at the Palais des Expositions de Nice, France.
Malabar Gold unveils NUWA: A stunning new diamond collection inspired by nature
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled NUWA, a new natural diamond jewellery collection inspired by the intricate patterns, textures, and subtle details found in nature.
India AI Mission launches indigenous Varya. What is it?
Avataar, an AI-native transformation company, on Friday unveiled Varya, a distilled video generation model designed to make frontier AI video technology more affordable, accessible, and contextually relevant for India’s next generation of users.
India takes Quantum leap: New advanced computing lab announced at MNIT Jaipur
Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the establishment of an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur.
From medical representative to street artist: Kolkata man honours football icons ahead of World Cup
Kolkata/IBNS: As football fever builds ahead of the FIFA World Cup, a quiet lane in Baranagar has been transformed into an open-air gallery celebrating some of the sport's greatest icons.
TCS goes all-in on AI! Partners with Anthropic, gives Claude access to 50,000 employees
San Francisco/Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced a global strategic partnership with Anthropic, the frontier AI company behind Claude, to help customers scale enterprise AI adoption.
Kolkata: UK inaugurates exhibition on climate action to mark World Environment Day
An exhibition titled “Contours of Climate Action: Our Planet, Our Lens” was inaugurated in Kolkata on Tuesday, showcasing a powerful collection of photographs that highlight themes of conservation, biodiversity, and climate action.
Amazon brings game-changing Claude Fable 5 to AWS—And it’s unlike any AI before
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of Anthropic’s latest frontier AI model, Claude Fable 5, on Amazon Bedrock and the Claude Platform on AWS.
No more secret browsing? Apple’s new child safety tools give parents full digital control
Tech giant Apple has announced a major overhaul of its parental control system, introducing new tools designed to help parents better manage what their children can access on iPhones and iPads.
AI boom incoming: HCLTech, Google Cloud unveil high-tech innovation zone
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of an AI Innovation Zone in collaboration with Google Cloud.
Apple Unveils 'Siri AI' Powered by Apple Intelligence. Who can use it?
Tech giant Apple on Monday introduced Siri AI, a completely redesigned version of Siri powered by its new Apple Intelligence system, marking a major leap in conversational AI capabilities across its ecosystem.
The Beat of Inclusion: Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee and Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee’s Music Therapy Initiative for Autistic Children
Hyderabad/IBNS: Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee, renowned Grammy Jury member , Governor's National Awardee & GIMA awardee, recently conducted a transformative music workshop at Autism Ashram, Hyderabad, in collaboration with Sangitanjaly Foundation.
Apple just unveiled major app store changes—Developers won't want to miss this
Apple continuously invests in new features and services to help developers succeed and users discover their next favourite app.
NVIDIA, SK Telecom unveil giant AI cloud plan — First “AI Factory” coming up in 2027
NVIDIA and SK Telecom have announced that SK Telecom plans to build a gigawatt-scale AI cloud in South Korea using the NVIDIA DSX platform, with its first AI factory expected to go live in 2027.
Google drops Gemma 4 12B: A game-changing AI that runs on your laptop
Google has announced the launch of Gemma 4 12B, a dense multimodal model featuring a unified, encoder-free architecture.
Bengal dish beats global competition — Chingri Malai curry ranked among world’s best shrimp foods
Shrimp remains one of the most popular seafood delicacies worldwide, featuring prominently on dining tables across cultures in both traditional and contemporary preparations.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch could completely change how you track your health. Check out now
Samsung Electronics has announced a major upgrade to its Samsung Health app, positioning the upcoming Galaxy Watch as a proactive, intelligent health companion powered by AI-driven insights.
ChatGPT gets a major brain upgrade: OpenAI rolls out next-gen memory system
OpenAI has begun rolling out a significantly more capable and scalable system for synthesising memory in ChatGPT, designed to address long-standing challenges around staleness, correctness, and scalability across hundreds of millions of users and multi-year interaction horizons.
Chrome 149 rolls out — Google patches 429 security issues in major update
Tech giant Google has announced the rollout of Chrome 149, addressing 429 security vulnerabilities in what marks a significant step toward enhancing the browser's security.
I use my brain more now”: Man’s flip phone experiment goes viral, quits using smartphone
A man has stopped using a smartphone and switched to an old flip phone, claiming the change has helped him “use his brain more.”
HP teams up with Ferrari to launch ultra-luxury AI PC – Only 4,999 units available
Tech major HP Inc. has unveiled the HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC, ahead of the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, bringing together Ferrari’s iconic racing heritage and HP’s innovation in personal computing.
Are we losing control? Anthropic flags dangerous AI self-evolution risk
Anthropic has warned that one of humanity’s long-debated fears may soon move closer to reality as advances in artificial intelligence accelerate the possibility of systems that can improve themselves and generate even more capable successors without human intervention.
Sony India introduces the WH-1000XM6 in sandstone finish. Check out the price
Tech major Sony India has announced the launch of a new Sandstone colour variant of its flagship wireless noise-cancelling headphones, the WH-1000XM6.
University of Liverpool set to open campus in India. Know the city where it will be established
The Ministry of Education today handed over the Letter of Approval (LoA) to the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, paving the way for the establishment of its branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
HMD Vibe2 5G back on sale on Flipkart from June 3. Check out the offer price
India’s first smartphone with Indus by Sarvam AI, the all-new HMD Vibe2 5G, is back on sale starting June 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM onwards on Flipkart at INR 12,499 for a 4/128GB variant,.
Sony unveils ‘True RGB’ TV that could change home viewing forever
Sony India has announced the launch of its BRAVIA 7II television series, introducing True RGB technology powered by RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro to enhance home entertainment with richer colours, deeper contrast and improved visual realism.
Scammers using AI voices? Google’s new feature could stop them instantly
Scam calls powered by artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly common, with fraudsters impersonating victims’ close family members to extract money and sensitive information. Using AI-driven voice cloning, scammers are now able to convincingly replicate trusted contacts, making such fraud harder to detect.
Hisense unveils U7SE 144Hz ULED Mini-LED TV lineup, promises AI-powered picture performance
Consumer electronics brand Hisense has announced the launch of its latest ULED Mini-LED TV lineup – the U7SE 144Hz Mini-LED series in India.
Big fashion moment: Manish Malhotra set for historic Paris Haute Couture week debut
Ace Indian designer Manish Malhotra on Tuesday announced that he will make his debut at the Paris Haute Couture Week on July 8, 2026.