'Change is imminent, embrace the reality': Education sector stares at transformation in age of AI
Aug 31, 2025, at 04:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: “Just like the invention of electricity saved us from studying under lamps, AI is only a tool that will help us in our education—we must adopt it,” said Mumbai-based Epiq Capital Director Navjot Mallika Kaur. She joined other panelists in stressing the importance of Artificial Intelligence in the education system at a seminar in Kolkata on Saturday.
Samsung launches most affordable Galaxy Book5, check out the price
Aug 30, 2025, at 07:07 pm
Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, recently launched the new Galaxy Book5, an AI-powered laptop designed to enhance productivity and creativity.
Aug 30, 2025, at 05:48 pm
Indian-American machine learning engineer Manoj Tumu, 23, recently left his high-paying job at Amazon to join Meta.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 launch date
Aug 30, 2025, at 05:44 pm
Tech major Apple on Saturday announced its new iPhone 17 handset will be released during a 'awe-dropping' event on September 9.
USA: Santoor Ashram Kolkata mesmerises Los Angeles with a celebration of Indian classical music
Aug 27, 2025, at 07:03 pm
The Santoor Ashram, Kolkata, carried the fragrance of India’s rich cultural heritage to the United States with a spellbinding evening of Indian classical music at the Mandir, Arvine.
‘We said goodbye to those people’: CEO fires 80% staff resisting AI adoption
Aug 26, 2025, at 05:51 pm
The narrative around AI has largely revolved around machines taking over routine roles at major tech firms. But in some cases, it’s not AI replacing humans—it’s humans losing jobs for refusing to work alongside AI, The Financial Express reported.
Aug 26, 2025, at 02:25 pm
Author Saptarshi Mallick, an Assistant Professor at the Department of American Studies (Research Area for American Literary and Cultural History with a Focus on (Trans-) Nationality and Space), University of Graz, Austria, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation at Taj Bengal, Kolkata on August 22. The author of Connecting Spaces - The Travelogues and Letters of Lady Abala Bose, Prof. Mallick spoke on the pioneering social reformer, educationist, and philanthropist in colonial Bengal in conversation with Kaberi Chatterjee. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation...
India Humanity Foundation launches “Padho Bharat 2025” literacy campaign
Aug 25, 2025, at 05:43 pm
India Humanity Foundation (IHF) has officially launched its flagship literacy campaign, Padho Bharat 2025, with an ambitious and heart-warming goal: to inspire every Indian to donate books, building thousands of libraries across underserved communities by the end of 2025.
Me-Time becomes a lifestyle for India’s modern women
Aug 23, 2025, at 07:28 pm
Many women today prefer enjoying their own company at times to unwind and enjoy a me-time, finds Anju Munshi
OpenAI to open first office in India, begins hiring
Aug 22, 2025, at 10:04 am
AI major OpenAI on Friday confirmed it will open its first office in India this year.
Meraki 2.0: iLEAD Kolkata celebrates art of photography
Aug 20, 2025, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: iLEAD Kolkata, along with Fujifilm India, organised a fun and creative event called Meraki 2.0 from August 18 to 20.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go service in India, check out subscription price
Aug 19, 2025, at 10:37 am
Tech firm OpenAI on Monday launched ChatGPT Go, a new subscription plan targeting only the Indian market.
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab Active5 in India
Aug 18, 2025, at 06:48 pm
Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, recently announced the launch of the Galaxy Tab Active5 Enterprise Edition in India.
Review: The Dearborn- An urban Chicago tavern rooted in legacy
Aug 18, 2025, at 04:38 pm
Situated at 145 North Dearborn Street in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Loop, The Dearborn occupies a commanding corner space where theaters, shops, and museums converge. Since opening its doors in 2016, the restaurant has offered both locals and visitors a stylish sanctuary for working lunches, pre-theater drinks, or dinner any night of the week.
'Delulu', 'broligarchy', among 6000 new entries in Cambridge dictionary
Aug 18, 2025, at 10:14 am
The publisher of the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary on Monday said it has added nearly 6000 words, including some of them popularly used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal launches new AI startup
Aug 17, 2025, at 09:24 pm
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, who was once removed by Elon Musk after taking over the micro-blogging website, has founded a cloud platform named Parallel Web Systems Inc.
Aug 16, 2025, at 11:34 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Loreto College, to commemorate Baishe Srabon and Vriksharopana Utsav, organised a programme with cultural, environmental, and interactive events exploring Rabindranath Tagore’s vision of rural enterprise, sustainability, and community empowerment.
OpenAI’s Nick Turley on ChatGPT’s explosive growth, loyal users and the next phase of AI
Aug 15, 2025, at 08:10 pm
Nick Turley, the head of ChatGPT at OpenAI, has offered a rare look into the AI’s meteoric rise, revealing how deep user loyalty is shaping its future. Speaking to The Verge, Turley said ChatGPT has now reached 700 million weekly users, making it the fastest-growing software product in history.
Accenture to acquire cyber security service CyberCX
Aug 15, 2025, at 04:33 pm
Accenture has agreed to acquire CyberCX, a leading privately-owned cybersecurity services provider serving both private and public sector organizations across Australia, New Zealand and internationally.
AWL Agri Business launches Fortune Hilsa Campaign featuring Sourav Ganguly, Abir Chatterjee
Aug 15, 2025, at 08:21 am
AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly known as Adani Wilmar Ltd.) recently celebrated the second edition of its iconic Fortune Hilsa Campaign for Fortune Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil (KGMO) in the presence of the company's brand ambassador, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly.
EducationUSA hosts U.S. study fair in Kolkata
Aug 15, 2025, at 02:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS: EducationUSA, an official U.S. government organisation, is hosting eight “Study in the U.S.” education fairs across India to guide students on opportunities to study in America.
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts commemorates Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Kolkata
Aug 14, 2025, at 04:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous trust under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has been observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Kolkata with a series of academic, cultural, and public engagement activities from 12th August onwards.
IndiSetu will build India-UK cultural bridge, offer meeting ground for changemakers: Dr Amit Ghose
Aug 14, 2025, at 02:27 pm
A new cultural and intellectual bridge between India and the United Kingdom is set to rise this October with IndiSetu, an ambitious thought leadership summit in London. Designed to spark dialogue, foster collaboration, and connect professionals across borders, the two-day event promises a vibrant mix of ideas, networking, and cultural exchange. Behind this initiative is Dr Amit Ghose — consultant urologist, global health advocate, and founding director of the Global Collaboration Forum — who envisions IndiSetu as more than just a conference: “It’s a meeting ground for changemakers, innovators, and dreamers,” he tells IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta.
UK grooming school LSB teams up with U Academy to launch training centre in Kolkata
Aug 13, 2025, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: London School of Barbering (LSB) has teamed up with U Academy to launch a flagship training centre in Kolkata.
Woman gets engaged to her AI chatbot boy friend after 'dating' for five months
Aug 12, 2025, at 04:36 pm
A woman has moved a step further in her life and got engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend after 'dating' for five months, a real-life incident that can even challenge the most popular Bollywood romantic tales.
Sam Altman addresses GPT-5 backlash, assures warmer tone, fixes, and more user control
Aug 10, 2025, at 05:20 pm
Facing a wave of criticism and mixed feedback, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has used social media to respond to concerns about the new GPT-5 model, according to a Financial Express report.
Open AI is going to eat Microsoft alive: Elon Musk to Satya Nadella
Aug 08, 2025, at 02:39 pm
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has warned Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella that AI company OpenAI will eat his company alive.
From Commutes to Couch Binges: boAt Nirvana Zenith Pro Is Built for Every Moment
Aug 08, 2025, at 11:09 am
There’s something sacred about putting on your earbuds and tuning out the world, whether it’s your chaotic morning commute, a late-night Netflix binge or those moments when your playlist knows you better than your best friend. And let’s be honest, we all want that one pair of earbuds that can keep up with every mood, every move, and every distraction around us.
New Delhi hosts first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival
Aug 06, 2025, at 06:40 pm
The first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival was organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Monday.
Monsoon Charity Fair in Kolkata highlights efforts of social changemakers
Aug 05, 2025, at 10:11 pm
The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, in partnership with the Supreme Knowledge Foundation (SKF) and the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), organised the second edition of the Monsoon Charity Fair on August 2 2025.