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‘Unsubstantial allegations’: Calcutta HC dismisses plea on ECI’s officer transfers in Bengal | Tennis icon Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls | 8 killed, several injured in crowd crush at Bihar temple in Nalanda | Trump signals exit from Iran war even as Strait of Hormuz remains shut: Report | Mystery death in Pakistan: JeM chief Masood Azhar’s brother found dead | Trump shares Iran blasts video after fresh ‘blow up’ threat | Sensex plunges 1,600 pts, Nifty below 22,400 as oil price spike rattles markets | Nitish Kumar quits as Bihar CM after Rajya Sabha entry | Modi says govt taking steps to shield Indians from impact of Middle East crisis | Bengal polls a ‘fight for liberation from fear’, says Amit Shah as he unveils TMC chargesheet

Google Maps gets smarter! AI now tells you exactly when to charge your EV

Mar 31, 2026, at 06:28 pm

Google has announced that it will bring Maps’ AI-powered EV charging features to over 350 car models with Android Auto.

Claimed by Water: Old timers remember losing Bengali theatre's brightest star Keya Chakraborty like Rahul in 1977

Mar 30, 2026, at 07:52 pm

The death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee at Talsari last Sunday has stirred a painful memory in Bengal's cultural conscience — of another brilliant performer- Keya Chakraborty- mysteriously lost to water during a film shoot, nearly five decades ago

Sona College’s Fashion Technology Dept. opens admissions to its 4-year B Tech program

Mar 30, 2026, at 03:47 pm

Salem: The Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology has announced admissions to its 4-year BTech program for the forthcoming academic year.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands in West Bengal: Where are the 3 new showrooms located?

Mar 29, 2026, at 06:25 pm

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has expanded its footprint in West Bengal with the inauguration of three new showrooms located at VIP Road, Serampore, and Kanchrapara, further strengthening its presence in the state and enhancing accessibility to its jewellery collections for customers.

Samsung just supercharged BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ with Galaxy tech

Mar 29, 2026, at 05:02 pm

Electronics major Samsung Electronics has announced a global partnership with BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’, unveiling a new concert experience powered by Galaxy mobile technology.

273 million kids out of school! Shocking UN report reveals global education crisis

Mar 28, 2026, at 06:27 pm

The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed for the seventh consecutive year, reaching 273 million, according to a new report from the UN education agency, UNESCO.

Music streaming just got a massive upgrade! Dolby, QQ Music unleash next-gen audio tech

Mar 28, 2026, at 06:20 pm

Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and QQ Music, Tencent Music Entertainment’s (TME) leading music streaming platform,  announced the next evolution of Dolby Atmos technology will arrive on QQ Music’s mobile app soon – enabled by Dolby AC-4, Dolby’s flagship audio codec.

Dolby Laboratories unveils stunning ‘Dolby House’ in Shanghai — You won’t believe what’s inside!

Mar 28, 2026, at 06:16 pm

Dolby Laboratories , a global leader in immersive entertainment experiences, today announced the official opening of Dolby House Shanghai, its first global flagship experience center and a new platform to showcase the full power of Dolby across entertainment, technology and culture. 

Miss Grand Thailand contestant’s Teeth fall off mid-stage — What she does next stuns everyone!

Mar 27, 2026, at 05:49 pm

A contestant from Thailand turned an awkward onstage moment into a powerful display of confidence and grace.

Samsung drops Galaxy A57, A37 5G with Pro Camera, AI—Midrange just got powerful!

Mar 27, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, the latest Galaxy A series devices that bring Samsung’s newest mobile innovations — including enriched Awesome Intelligence — to more users worldwide.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Book6 Series in India with AI power, check out battery life

Mar 27, 2026, at 05:31 pm

Consumer electronics major Samsung on Friday launched its Galaxy Book6 series in India, with prices starting at ₹1,27,990.

Food, travel and untold stories: Shipra Khanna’s new show promises a delicious global ride

Mar 27, 2026, at 04:14 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of its new travel and food series, World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, set to premiere at 7:00 pm on TLC on March 29.

Apple’s latest move could reshape American manufacturing—Here’s how

Mar 27, 2026, at 08:23 am

Tech major Apple on Thursday announced new members of its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), expanding the company’s long-standing commitment to bring even more advanced manufacturing and critical component production to the United States.

Beloved Timekeepers: From Kolkata’s New Market Clock to Icons Around the World

Mar 26, 2026, at 03:58 pm

Recently, the famous clock of New Market of Kolkata chimed again after an eleven-year hiatus and launched a celebratory mood among the city folk. Why has this restoration sparked such enthusiasm? Or, for that matter, why do clocks in public squares around the world evoke such interest? Ranjita Biswas explores

Som Tales: Soma Bose’s podcast celebrates the power of storytelling and conversation

Mar 25, 2026, at 06:35 pm

In the rapidly evolving world of digital content, Som Tales—the podcast and storytelling platform created by acclaimed author and columnist Soma Bose—is emerging as a compelling creative space that celebrates the art of storytelling, thoughtful conversation, and cultural reflection.

What is Apple Business? Everything to know about the new platform

Mar 25, 2026, at 06:23 pm

Tech major Apple on Tuesday announced Apple Business, a new all-in-one platform that includes key services companies need to effortlessly manage devices, reach more customers, equip team members with essential apps and tools, and get support from experts to run and grow efficiently and securely.

OpenAI shuts down Sora app in a sudden announcement

Mar 25, 2026, at 06:02 pm

Tech firm OpenAI on Tuesday announced it is shutting down AI video generation app, Sora, without stating any reason behind taking such an action.

Beyond celebration, Women’s Day at Loreto College centers on empowerment

Mar 24, 2026, at 03:58 am

Kolkata: Loreto College marked International Women’s Day with a series of events this month, including the conferment of a lifetime achievement award and a weeklong programme on women’s health and well-being.

AI in your car? Amazon-NVIDIA deal could change driving forever

Mar 20, 2026, at 10:11 am

Amazon is working with NVIDIA on a solution that could enable car manufacturers to combine Amazon's Alexa Custom Assistant (ACA) with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX automotive computing platform and a broad portfolio of AI models to process requests directly in the vehicle.

Under Rs 14K? Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G brings flagship-like features to budget buyers

Mar 18, 2026, at 11:23 pm

Electronics brand Samsung on Wednesday announced the launch of Galaxy M17e 5G.

Big tech power move! Samsung, AMD join forces for next-gen AI memory breakthrough

Mar 18, 2026, at 10:47 pm

Electronic major Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AMD to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies.

Nvidia sees USD 1 trillion revenue opportunity from AI platforms by 2027, says CEO Jensen Huang

Mar 17, 2026, at 03:53 pm

Tech major Nvidia is expecting to generate $1 trillion in revenue through 2027 from its Blackwell and Vera Rubin platforms, said company's CEO Jensen Huang.

New AirPods Max 2 announced: Ultimate headphones for music, gaming, and creators!

Mar 17, 2026, at 03:30 pm

Tech giant Apple has announced AirPods Max 2, bringing even better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), elevated sound quality, and intelligent features to the iconic over-ear design.

Google scraps AI feature that crowdsourced amateur medical advice. Find the reason behind the decision

Mar 16, 2026, at 06:02 pm

Tech giant Google has dropped a major AI feature that allowed users to access crowdsourced health advice from people around the world, according to media reports.

Sleep Divorce: Why Couples Are Choosing Separate Beds

Mar 16, 2026, at 02:37 pm

Is sharing a bed at night the ultimate proof of love between a couple? What about getting ‘divorced’ for the night yet remaining committed? Anju Munshi explores this new trend 

Sacred Waters, Shared Faith: Panchu Dola Melana Lights Up Odisha’s Chilika Lake

Mar 15, 2026, at 04:56 pm

In Odisha’s Parikuda village, devotees wade through the waters of Chilika Lake carrying idols of gods and goddesses during the centuries-old Panchu Dola Melana, a vibrant celebration of faith, community and Radha-Krishna devotion. IBNS-TWF photojournalist Rupak De Chaudhuri captures the moments

CBSE cancels board exams in several Middle East countries amid Iran-Israel-US war

Mar 15, 2026, at 12:00 pm

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled board examinations in several Middle Eastern countries amid the ongoing Iran–Israel–US War.

Helios Luxe brings German watchmaker Alexander Shorokhoff into an exclusive strategic partnership

Mar 13, 2026, at 07:23 pm

Helios Luxe by Titan Company Ltd. continues to consolidate its leadership in India’s accessible luxury watch segment, riding on the wave of a 46% growth in the category.

Tinder’s biggest update yet: AI matchmaking, astrology dating and video speed chats unveiled

Mar 13, 2026, at 07:12 pm

Tinder took the stage at its inaugural product keynote, Tinder Sparks 2026: Start Something New, unveiling a wide range of updates across product design, safety and artificial intelligence aimed at expanding how people build real connections on the platform.

Anthropic launches $100m Claude Partner Network to accelerate enterprise AI adoption

Mar 13, 2026, at 05:39 pm

Anthropic has announced the launch of the Claude Partner Network, a new programme designed to help partner organisations support enterprises in adopting its AI model, Claude.