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Bliss Sampler 3.3 drops analog ZDF DSP filters, new 3D look
The Bliss Sampler developers have released version 3.3, featuring significant enhancements across multiple areas. The update introduces next-generation analog modeling for filters and adds new pitch shifting capabilities within the sample editor. Users gain access to four additional automation parameters for sample destinations while experiencing improved reverb quality. Sample management receives substantial upgrades through batch crossfade rendering and enhanced loop controls. The system supports expanded file formats and provides better error recovery for damaged samples. Developers resolved clicking issues by improving boundary calculations and loop preservation methods. Interface improvements feature new MIDI CC displays and...
Shuvosangho unveils new team at Global International School branch
Bashundhara Shuvosangho established fresh leadership at Global International School and College through a recently approved convening committee. Jakaria Zaman, director of the organization and senior assistant editor at Kaler Kantho, authorized the new structure via official documentation. The committee adopts the principle of supporting community members through positive actions and charitable works. Al Mumin Hossain Sojib and Khairul Hasan Murad received advisory positions within the reformed group. Atiqul Islam leads as convenor, while Kamruzzaman serves as joint convenor, and Shakil Mahmud Pavel handles secretarial duties. Convenor Atiqul Islam expressed the team's dedication to community service and social progress through...
INS Kadmatt docks in Fiji as India pushes maritime ties
The Indian naval vessel Kadmatt docked at Suva Port for diplomatic engagement with Fiji officials. Commander Kutuhal Limaye met Mason Smith from Fiji's Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. Captain Rohit Raymond Kattoju accompanied the commander during discussions about maritime security cooperation and disaster relief assistance. The warship welcomed local visitors during an open day event that showcased naval capabilities. Defense collaboration talks emphasized capacity building between the two nations. Before reaching Fiji, the corvette completed operations at Surabaya port with Indonesian naval forces. Personnel from both countries participated in joint exercises and cultural activities during the Indonesian stopover. Volleyball...
Tata Motors hits 25000 charging stations as Ace Pro EV surges
Tata Motors has revealed that customers of its electric small commercial vehicle can access more than 25,000 public charging stations. These facilities span across 150 cities, ranging from major metropolitan areas like Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The automaker aims to enhance range confidence and operational efficiency for last-mile delivery businesses. Tata Motors established partnerships with 13 Charging Point Operators through memorandums of understanding to deploy an additional 25,000 public chargers within twelve months. The Fleet Edge connected vehicle platform will integrate all current and future charging locations for real-time navigation assistance. Pinaki Haldar from Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles...
Central Zone edges past South Zone to lift Duleep Trophy
Central Zone claimed the 2025/26 Duleep Trophy championship with a six-wicket triumph over South Zone at BCCI CoE Excellence Ground 1. The victors required 65 runs on the final day and achieved their target despite losing four wickets during the chase. Akshay Wadkar anchored the innings with an unbeaten 19 while Yash Rathod provided support to secure the title. Ankit Sharma and Gurjapneet Singh each captured two wickets for South Zone but lacked sufficient runs to mount a serious defense. The match reached its fifth day after South Zone staged a remarkable recovery through a seventh-wicket partnership worth 192 runs between Ankit Sharma and Andre Siddarth. Central Zone appeared poised for an innings victory when they reduced their...
Kajol and Twinkle bring Govinda fever to the new talk show
Bollywood stars Kajol and Twinkle Khanna will co-host their debut talk show titled Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle. Mumbai hosted the trailer launch event where both actresses discussed their preferred program guests. Kajol identified Govinda as her top choice after initially mentioning Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. She described Govinda as exceptionally entertaining and called him an iconic trendsetter. Twinkle Khanna supported her co-host's assessment while the audience agreed. Banijay Asia produces the program which premieres September 25 across India and more than 240 international territories. Episodes will air weekly on Thursdays featuring unscripted conversations with prominent film industry personalities. The show promises...
Dhaka court delays Sagar Runi murder report for 121st time
A Dhaka magistrate postponed the submission deadline for the journalist murder investigation until November 30. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Minhajul Islam rescheduled the hearing after investigators failed to present their findings on the planned Sunday date. Police Sub-Inspector Rafiqul Islam Russell from Mirpur Model Police Station's general registration branch verified this development to BSS. The case has experienced 121 postponements since proceedings began. This represents another setback in the prolonged legal process. Attackers killed journalists Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi on February 11, 2012, at their West Rajabazar apartment while their four-year-old son Mahir witnessed the crime. Runi's brother, Nawser Alam, initiated...
New York Declaration vote splits the UN as Israel and the US say no
France and Saudi Arabia hosted a July conference at United Nations headquarters that produced the New York Declaration. The General Assembly voted on this document with 142 member states supporting the resolution. Ten countries opposed the measure while twelve nations chose not to participate in the voting process. Israel joined the United States and eight other nations in rejecting the proposal. The remaining countries that voted against were Argentina, Hungary, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, and Tonga. French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont described the declaration as a pathway toward establishing two separate states for Israelis and Palestinians. The document demands an immediate end to fighting in Gaza and the...
Meherpur students swap phones for poetry at Shuvosangho event
Students gathered at Meherpur Government College's green courtyard for a literary gathering organized by Bashundhara Shuvosangho's district chapter. The event aimed to foster a stronger reading culture among local college students. Yadul Momin, who serves as both adviser and Kaler Kantho correspondent, joined organizing secretary Anik Hasan in presenting verses from Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali collection. District president Rafiqul Alam Bakul presided over the session while general secretary Nafiul Islam managed proceedings. Multiple students participated by reciting selected poetry pieces from the celebrated work. Momin addressed participants about the impact of social media on study time and emphasized the lasting advantages of...
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