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34 years later, ‘Holud Pakhi’ gets a Gen Z twist as 40 students recreate Cactus’ cult anthem

Kolkata/IBNS: A musical journey that begins with a song can sometimes continue across generations, finding new listeners and new voices along the way. For Cactus, that journey reached another milestone as the iconic Bengali rock band celebrated its 34th anniversary, marking the occasion with a special recreation of its cult song ‘Holud Pakhi’ featuring 40 students of PB Academic School.

Former Amazon employee turns layoff setback into chicken farm, starts own poultry business

Maria Harshitha, a former Amazon employee, has shared her journey from working in the technology sector to building a poultry business after being laid off.

From Ramnami tattoos to a global app: Chaltabagan's 'Nishan' takes Durga Puja beyond Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: They came from Chhattisgarh with the name of Ram tattooed across every inch of their bodies—elders of the Ramnami Samaj, a devotional community who began inscribing themselves in the 1890s as a quiet act of protest against temple exclusion.

Delhi astrologer's Rs. 2.5 crore income claim goes viral; internet debates astrology business

An X user's claim that a Delhi astrologer could be earning around Rs 2.5 crore annually has sparked an online debate over the profession, its business model and the growing demand for personalised astrological consultations.

LG teams up with New York’s Met to turn TVs into digital art galleries. All details here

Electronics major LG Electronics has announced a collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to transform its televisions into digital art displays, allowing users to showcase works from the museum's collection at home.

MSI’s new AI supercomputer is here—And it packs NVIDIA’s most powerful chip

Tech major MSI has announced that its XpertStation WS300, based on the NVIDIA DGX Station architecture, is now shipping.

NVIDIA GeForce now gets huge upgrade: DLSS 4.5, new devices and major games revealed

NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements have revealed several upcoming additions to GeForce NOW, including new ways to play, expanded device and platform support, and a major lineup of PC games coming to the cloud.

Grandma thinks AI bot is a real person; her innocent conversation goes viral

A viral video has captured the attention of social media users, showing an Indian grandmother having an adorable conversation with an artificial intelligence chatbot, seemingly mistaking it for a real person.

What is Expert Intelligence? Google unveils new AI-powered feature for users

Google has rolled out its new Expert Intelligence feature, which allows users to leverage artificial intelligence to gain personalised insights from e-books purchased through Google Play Books.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with One UI 9: Here’s everything you need to know

Samsung Electronics has announced the Galaxy S26 FE, the latest addition to the Galaxy S26 family and the first device in the lineup to launch with One UI 9.

‘Berlin will not be blackmailed’: German capital hit by major cyberattack

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner has confirmed that the German capital is being blackmailed by hackers who compromised the city's computer systems and stole data in a recent cyberattack.

Samsung introduces New Odyssey lineup for fast-paced gaming at Gamescom 2026

Samsung Electronics has announced its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom 2026, the world’s largest gaming event, being held in Cologne, Germany from Aug. 26-30.

Apple event confirmed for September 9—Here’s what iPhone fans can expect

Tech major Apple has revealed that its latest launch event will be held on September 9 when iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max devices are expected to be unveiled.

66th Graduation Day: Thiagarajar Polytechnic records 100% placement for graduating batch of 692 across 11 disciplines

Salem: Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrated its 66th Graduation Day last week with 100% of its graduating batch of 692 students securing placements across 11 disciplines.

31 years of fashion, one grand showcase: Sanskriti’s Bunon brings Kolkata’s fashion scene alive

Kolkata/IBNS: Sanskriti, a 31-year-old fashion house with two branches in Kolkata, brought its latest collection, Bunon, to the city through a solo exhibition-cum-sale on Friday, combining its long association with boutique culture with an exhibition and sale.

BRICS Summit venues under scanner: FSSAI flags food safety violations at 2 Delhi five-star hotels

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to two five-star hotels in New Delhi’s Aerocity after inspections uncovered a series of food safety and hygiene violations, including expired sweets, pest infestations and improper food storage.

Apple’s new M6 and M5 ultra chips could change Mac performance forever

Apple has unveiled its next-generation M6 and M5 Ultra chips, bringing major gains in performance and AI capabilities to the new Mac mini and Mac Studio.

Google Cloud unveils Gemini Enterprise for finance: What it can do

Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, a purpose-built agentic AI solution engineered for financial professionals.

Want to break into film and storytelling? IICT, Netflix announce scholarships across 6 programs. How to apply?

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and Netflix have announced scholarships for 100 students, offering up to 80% financial support across six professional programmes comprising two one-year diploma programmes and four six-month certificate programmes.

‘Wow… I really didn’t expect this’: French woman amazed by India’s UPI culture

A French woman has expressed surprise at the widespread use of UPI payments in India, saying the digital payment system is used for everything from buying tea to making purchases at tiny roadside businesses.