Kolkata pianist Avik Ganguly unveils new album ‘My Black and White Affair’; Here’s what makes it special
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based pianist and composer Avik Ganguly has released his fifth independent instrumental album, My Black and White Affair.
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AI adoption gets boost: TCS, Google Cloud launch Gemini Experience Center in Mexico
Tech leader Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google Cloud have set up a new Gemini Experience Center (GEC) in Mexico City, TCS’ second in Latin America and the ninth worldwide.
‘AI will create jobs, not kill them’: Mark Zuckerberg makes bold prediction
AI fever is gripping the world like never before, with companies increasingly turning to the technology to boost productivity.
Who is Deepti Gaur Mukerjee? The IAS officer taking charge of India's Higher Education
New Delhi/IBNS: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Higher Education under the Union Ministry of Education, media reports said.
‘They want to drug addict us’: Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s explosive warning about AI firms
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has taken aim at AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI, accusing them of trying to “drug addict” humanity into a future that they believe will be controlled by them.
Built for AI agents: Cloudflare launches Kitesurf
Cloudflare has joined the race to create a web browser, and recently the tech giant announced developing Kitesurf, which runs entirely on top of Workers and is built specifically for agents, available for free while in beta in Browser Run.
Photoshop Inside ChatGPT? Adobe’s new plugin changes how you create
Adobe has introduced a new plugin for ChatGPT, bringing its professional-grade creative and productivity tools together in a single unified experience across ChatGPT Work and Codex.
OpenAI drops ChatGPT text limits for free users—Here’s what’s changing
OpenAI has removed limits on text-based chats for ChatGPT users, in a major update that will particularly benefit those accessing the AI platform without a paid subscription.
What is AAERI Verify? How will it benefit Indian students aspiring to study in Australia
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has partnered with the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) to launch 'AAERI Verify' that will help students aiming to study in Australian universities.
Kolkata: Vedic Village Spa Resort, Foundation to Summit sign DEI partnership to promote inclusion
Foundation to Summit and Vedic Village Spa Resort, Rajarhat New Town, Kolkata, have signed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) partnership aimed at promoting inclusive workplaces and creating meaningful opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Expired meat, rotten vegetables found at Bengaluru's luxury hotels, legal action begins
What was expected to be a routine food safety inspection has exposed serious hygiene lapses at some of Bengaluru's most prominent luxury hotels.
BLUE unveils AI-first video analytics infrastructure, targets 10X revenue growth by FY30
Bengaluru-headquartered AI startup BLUE (KGraph AI Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) on Friday unveiled its AI-native enterprise video infrastructure platform, built on the world's first semantic codec for videos.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series, Watch9 globally as pre-orders jump 30%
Technology major Samsung Electronics has announced the global rollout of its latest Galaxy Z foldable smartphone series and Galaxy Watch lineup, with sales beginning on August 7 in select markets and expanding worldwide.
EPR Iyer returns to Kolkata, says Bengali hip-hop will go mainstream in 5 years
Kolkata/IBNS: Ahead of the premiere of the fifth season of MTV Hustle, rapper and mentor EPR Iyer returned to Kolkata, a city he says shaped his identity as an artist, where he interacted with students, explored iconic cultural landmarks and shared his vision for the future of Bengali hip-hop.
Locket Chatterjee unveils heritage-themed jewellery showroom in Kolkata's Gariahat
Kolkata/IBNS: Jewellery has long been woven into Kolkata's cultural identity. Beyond ornamentation, it reflects craftsmanship, tradition and a city's enduring appreciation for timeless design.
Explained: What are 'Dark Patterns' that landed Zepto, BookMyShow, IndiGo in trouble?
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties on nine digital platforms, including Zepto, BookMyShow and IndiGo, for using "dark patterns"—deceptive design techniques that manipulate users into making choices they might not otherwise make.
Google brings Gemini Spark to Chrome. How will it benefit you?
Tech giant Google has announced the integration of Gemini Spark's web browsing capabilities into its Chrome browser, enabling users to automate a range of online tasks with the help of its AI assistant.
Sony launches flagship BRAVIA 9II TV in India with next-gen true RGB display
Sony India has announced the launch of BRAVIA 9II, the newest addition to its premium BRAVIA television lineup and the Sony’s flagship True RGB television for 2026.
What's special about MMTC-PAMP's 'Virasat' gold coin? Mirabai Chanu unveils it
Marking the 80th year of India's Independence, MMTC-PAMP, India's only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery gold and silver refiner, on Tuesday officially launched 'Virasat.
Samsung unveils top 100 young innovators—Can their AI ideas change India?
Samsung India has announced the Top 100 teams shortlisted for the fifth edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, its flagship innovation programme aimed at empowering young people to develop technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges.