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Project Prayas: Taj Hotels, Prabha Khaitan Foundation turn hospitality floors into learning spaces for young adults with special needs

At most hotels, the welcome is where hospitality begins. At Taj Bengal this week, it was also where something bigger began — a partnership that puts young adults with special needs at the very front of the house, greeting guests, serving welcome beverages and discovering, often for the first time, what they are capable of in a professional workplace. It is like a classroom at the front desk with a concierge.

Origin Energy confirms customer data leak; hacker says 'I've dumped over 2 million records'

Australian power producer Origin Energy Limited (Origin) has confirmed that a cybersecurity incident led to the unauthorised access and disclosure of customer data, although the total number of affected customers remains unclear.

He rejected a TCS job—now his rice business earns ₹25 lakh a year

A recent post on X has caught widespread attention after revealing the story of a man who reportedly turned down a job offer from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to start a rice distribution business that now earns him around ₹25 lakh annually.

Raima Sen reveals why every girl needs a diamond as Forevermark opens first Kolkata store

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actor Raima Sen has inaugurated Forevermark Diamond Jewellery's first dedicated showroom in the city as the brand marks its entry here.

AI race heats up as SK Group and NVIDIA expand strategic collaboration. Is it a game changer?

SK Group and NVIDIA have announced plans for a $500-billion-plus comprehensive partnership to establish AI infrastructure serving the surging demand.

Samsung, Broadcom strike massive $200 billion AI chip deal through 2030

Samsung Electronics and Broadcom on Saturday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to significantly expand their strategic collaboration across memory and foundry technologies, aiming to accelerate the development of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 with enhanced AI, slimmer design and upgraded cameras

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. The company said the new range is designed to bring foldable smartphones to a wider audience by offering three distinct devices tailored to different user needs.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Health is here, promising smarter answers to your questions

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health for users across the United States, introducing a dedicated health workspace designed to help people better understand and manage their health information.

For the first time, South City Mall steps from spectator to participant in Kolkata's Durga Puja tradition

Kolkata/IBNS: Every Durga Puja begins long before the first drumbeat echoes through the city. It begins with a ritual that quietly marks the arrival of Bengal's biggest festival, turning anticipation into celebration.

Meet CIRQA Smart Band: Garmin introduces screen-free health and fitness tracker

Tech brand Garmin on Wednesday announced CIRQA Smart Band, its first screen-free smart band that tracks advanced fitness and wellness features—all without the need for a subscription.

OpenAI confirms AI model went rogue, targeted Hugging Face

OpenAI on Tuesday said that last week AI platform Hugging Face disclosed a new kind of security incident⁠ after they detected and contained an AI agent that compromised their infrastructure.

'Why go to protest when I could study and improve my score?': NEET re-test topper on ignoring the negativity

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid sweeping protests over the NEET-UG paper leak, one of the toppers in the re-examination has narrated his approach, which was focused on returning to the study desk.

Sona College of Technology Fashion Technology students win Ministry of Textiles' Design Innovation Hackathon

New Delhi: Three BTech Fashion Technology students from Sona College of Technology, Salem—Nandheeswar M., G. Saran and Sushmitha K. S.—won First Prize at Sanrachna, the Product Development and Design Innovation Hackathon organised by the Ministry of Textiles during BharatTex 2026 in New Delhi from July 14 to 17, 2026.

Samsung brings Mona Lisa to your living room with major Louvre Art store expansion

Samsung Electronics has expanded its Samsung Art Store by adding 34 new artworks from the Louvre Museum, taking the total number of masterpieces from the iconic French institution available on the platform to 51.

'High salary is a trap': Career expert's viral take divides the internet

A career counsellor has sparked a debate on social media after claiming that earning more than Rs 2 lakh a month often becomes a trap rather than a pathway to greater freedom in India.

He checked his work email on vacation—What he discovered left him shocked

A 31-year-old Reddit user has claimed he discovered he had been laid off while on vacation after an automated reply to an email unexpectedly revealed that he was no longer employed.

'It's Not in Our Hands': How This NEET Topper Stayed Focused Through Uncertainty

Kolkata/IBNS: Every NEET aspirant faces moments of self-doubt, disappointing scores and the pressure of one of the world's toughest entrance examinations. For Aritra Kr Chakraborty, who secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 284 in NEET-UG 2026, the key was learning from setbacks and demotivation, such as a paper leak, rather than avoiding them.

Apple Music just got more expensive—Here's how much you'll pay now

Apple Music has increased its subscription prices across several markets worldwide, marking its first price hike since 2022.

One woman's healthy snack idea for office colleagues leaves samosa lovers furious online

Replacing the traditional evening snack of samosas and tea with a healthier alternative may sound like a good idea, but one office's decision has sparked a lively debate on social media.

Love music? Samsung's new Wi-Fi speakers bring immersive 3D sound home. Check out the price

Samsung India on Friday launched the Music Studio Series, a new range of Wi-Fi speakers designed to deliver an immersive audio experience while complementing modern home interiors.