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Beyond the typical: Kolkata’s Sarbojanin Nabadurga Durgotsab

In a city where Durga Puja ‘apparently’ means worshipping a grand idol of Goddess Durga along with her children, Garia Mitali Sangha stands apart. Every year, in a distinctive tradition spanning nearly seven decades, nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped under the same roof.

‘AI is the biggest game changer in the world’

In an interview with The Statesman’s Subhendu Maiti, she throws light on how transformative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are emerging as prime catalysts for the advancement of the human race.

Interesting times

I’m starting to understand the legendary curse that sounds superficially like a blessing: “may you live in interesting times.”

A super spoon for patients of dementia

A spoon, designed to enhance the flavour of food for dementia patients experiencing a loss of taste, could help combat high levels of malnutrition.

Grassroots green

India, which is the third largest producer of greenhouse gases, has pledged to participate in the global endeavour of achieving “Net Zero” by the year 2070 and union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indeed earmarked a share of the national expenditure for this cause.

Spice of life

Meet Arjun Biren Nair, founder of ABAN Spices, who deals in an exquisite selection of 16 spices that would make any food enthusiast’s heart race.