Bihar Museum has secured a place among the world’s top 10 museums, ranking ahead of Paris’ Louvre and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on the 2026 World’s 100 Best Museums list compiled by Germany-based independent travel guide Worth a Journey.
Menlo Park/IBNS: In an apparent move to compete with YouTube, Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow creators to post horizontal videos of up to 90 minutes, signalling a major expansion beyond its short-form video format, Reels.
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India supporter Prantika Das staged a protest outside Victoria Memorial on Tuesday against the illegal trade and captivity of birds, following a Calcutta High Court directive extending restrictions on unauthorised animal trade across West Bengal.
Washington DC/IBNS: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that business incentives to replace human workers with artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to widespread job losses, raising concerns about the future of employment in an increasingly automated world.
Washington DC/IBNS: Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to eligible employees as the technology giant seeks to cut costs and redirect investments towards artificial intelligence (AI), media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: The U.S. Navy band The Orient Express performed in Kolkata earlier this month, brought by the U.S. Consulate General to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Eminent Indian artist Jogen Chowdhury, one of the most influential figures in modern Indian art, has died at the age of 87, according to ABP Ananda.
Bengaluru/IBNS: Renowned Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has been awarded the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal for his outstanding contributions to theoretical physics.
Kolkata/IBNS: Loreto College (Autonomous), in collaboration with Scottish Church College, held Historia 2026, an annual academic conference on nationalism and globalization, in Kolkata on Oct. 7 and 8.
Kolkata/IBNS: The 84th Durga Puja of the Maniktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee, one of North Kolkata’s most renowned Durga Puja committees, drew special attention this year for its unique theme, ‘Nishan’ (The Mark).
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi on Thursday inaugurated the 84th Durga Puja of the Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee, opening its 2026 pandal, ‘Nishan — The Mark’, to devotees and visitors in North Kolkata.
Tesla has unveiled its redesigned Roadster, featuring rocket-style thrusters that were demonstrated in a video showing the vehicle leaping over a truck and other vehicles while twisting in mid-air.
Apple has announced that customers can pre-order the iPhone Duo through its official website and Apple Store app starting Friday, October 16.
In central Kolkata, the Wellington Nagarik Kalyan Samity’s Durga Puja has turned the humble mishti into a theme. “Mishtanna Puran” traces a thousand-odd years of milk, sugar and ingenuity—from temple offerings to the rosogolla—and reminds the city that no other cuisine has made sweetness so central to its identity. Reporting and writing by Sujoy Dhar and Aaheli Chakraborty; photos by Avishek Mitra
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty unveiled a 7.5-foot Durga idol made of pure chocolate, mixing Bengali craftsmanship with culinary excellence at Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport in Kolkata.
Kolkata/IBNS: On the occasion of Mahalaya, cultural enthusiast Sundeep Bhutoria has lent his voice to the narration of Mahishasura Mardini Ki Gatha, the saga of Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura, presented for the first time in Hindi. Released as Mahalaya:
Apple has unveiled the next-generation Apple TV 4K, featuring an upgraded Siri AI experience powered by Apple Intelligence, the A19 chip and enhanced home theatre capabilities.
Apple today announced HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI, gorgeous new colours, and enhanced audio experiences.
Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi recently participated in a Garba event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, celebrating the spirit of Navratri and experiencing the state's vibrant cultural traditions.
A new three-year research and innovation partnership has been announced today between the Royal Academy of Engineering and Tata Steel, bringing together industry and universities in the UK and India to increase the use of sustainable and recycled materials and bring economic growth and strategic value in both countries.
