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Dr. Divya Shrivastava of NMIMS School of Performing Arts conferred with prestigious Glory of India Award 2020

MUMBAI, India, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Divya Shrivastava, Associate Dean & Associate Professor, NMIMS School of Performing Arts, has been conferred with the prestigious Glory of India Award by India International Friendship Society (IIFS), in recognition of her exemplary performance and outstanding services in the field of music in India and abroad. The award was presented by Mrs. Sasikalapushpa Ramaswamy, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, in the presence of eminent educationists and members of the media fraternity, at a seminar on Economic Growth & National Integration. The ceremony was held at India International Centre, New Delhi.
Speaking about the recognition, Dr Divya Shrivastava said, “I am thrilled as well as humbled by this honor, and to join this club of eminent personalities who have contributed immensely towards the welfare of society at global level, and who continue to glorify the name of our country. I am grateful to all my colleagues and associates who have been helped me in my professional journey.”
“This award has further strengthened my resolve and motivation to continue furthering the cause of quality music education in the right direction. I have also strived to inculcate this same ideology at NMIMS School of Performing Arts, and we are committed to creating world-class musicians through an individualized approach that focuses on both, the passion of our students and the unique needs of the music industry,” she added.
The Glory of India Awards (also known as the ‘Bharat Jyoti Awards’) are presented annually to professionals from diverse fields, to recognize their extraordinary contribution in their respective fields. Past recipients of the award include eminent personalities like Late Mother Theresa, former Vice President B.D. Jatti, South African politician Amichand Rajbansi, scientist Prem Chand Pandey, ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, spiritual leader and author Kamlesh Patel, classical vocalist Dr. Bharati Vaishampayan, legends like Dev Anand, Sunil Dutt and Rajesh Khanna, and many other leading personalities from around the world.
NMIMS School of Performing Arts, offers India’s first bachelor degree program in Western Contemporary Music. It also offers a degree course in Indian Music for aspirants to explore the Indian music Industry. While BA Music (Western Contemporary Music) offers specializations in drums, guitar, piano and vocals, BA Music (Indian Music) offers specializations in vocals and sitar. The school is equipped with the finest musical instruments and multiple jam rooms, an audio-visual library and production labs. The highly-qualified faculty from across the globe includes veteran experts like Gino Banks, Clement Rooney, Chandresh Kudwa and Sheldon D’silva, among others. The courses prepare students to transform their passion into careers as performers, choral singers, composers, arrangers, and music educators, as well as arts administrators and music librarians.
About NMIMS’ School of Performing Arts, Mumbai
The School of Performing Arts is structured so as to serve as a perfect launch pad for anyone who wants to build a career in music and make a mark in the music industry. The studies include vocal and musical instruments as major subjects along with music production, composition, arranging, music business and many more career -oriented subjects. Faculty at SOPA are the eminent musicians and scholars from across the music world along with guest lectures from top of the industry to offer the best exposure to the students.
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Established in 1981, NMIMS is today recognized as a globally reputed university with strong industry linkages. It offers multiple disciplines across eight campuses that consist of 17 specialized schools, more than 17000 students, and about 750 full-time faculty members, 10 faculty members with Fulbright Scholarship and Humboldt International Scholarship for post-doctoral researchers. It is known for its consistent academic quality and research-focused approach towards holistic education. SVKM’s NMIMS has been granted Category-I Deemed University status by Graded Autonomy Regulation 2018 by MHRD/UGC and NMIMS Mumbai Campus is NAAC accredited with a CGPA of 3.59.
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Woxsen University to Confer Honorary Doctorate on Dr. Roy F. Baumeister

HYDERABAD, India, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Woxsen University, Hyderabad, will confer an Honorary Doctorate upon Dr. Roy Frederick Baumeister, social psychologist and Professor Emeritus at The University of Queensland, during its Annual Convocation in July 2026. Dr. Baumeister will also grace the ceremony as the Chief Guest.

With an academic output comprising over 700 publications, more than 40 books, over 300,000 citations, and an h-index of 216, Dr. Baumeister is among the most cited scholars globally. His research spans areas such as self-control, decision-making, motivation, belongingness, human sexuality, free will, and social behaviour.Dr. Baumeister is best known for his work on ego depletion and self-control, including the strength model of willpower, which examines self-control as a limited but developable resource. His paper, ‘The Need to Belong,’ co-authored with Mark Leary, has received over 41,000 citations and continues to shape thinking on human connection and social behaviour.Dr. Baumeister’s work has influenced leadership, organisational behaviour, and public policy, offering research-backed perspectives on human decision-making and performance. His book, Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength, brought many of these ideas to a broader audience.Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University added, “We are deeply honoured to recognise Dr. Roy F. Baumeister with Woxsen University’s Honorary Doctorate. His remarkable scholarship has shaped global understanding of human behaviour, willpower, belonging, and decision-making, leaving a lasting legacy in psychology and beyond. It is with great pride that we welcome him as the Chief Guest for our Annual Convocation 2026.”Dr. Roy F. Baumeister said, “I am deeply honoured by this opportunity, and I am excited to travel to Hyderabad and meet with scientists and intellectuals there. Sharing ideas with thinkers from different backgrounds has always been a passion of mine.”Dr. Baumeister earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University and has held senior positions at leading institutions, including Francis Eppes Eminent Scholar at Florida State University, and the Elsie Smith Professorship at Case Western Reserve University. He is also a Fellow of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology and the Association for Psychological Science.The Annual Convocation 2026 of Woxsen University will bring together graduating students, PhD scholars, faculty, and distinguished guests to mark the completion of academic programmes across disciplines.About Woxsen University, HyderabadWoxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities. Woxsen also houses Asia’s largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 175+ Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #9 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank #6, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India’s Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 B.Tech Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 B. Arch Private Institutes.Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2967568/Woxsen_University_Dr_Roy.jpgLogo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1771070/5365059/Woxsen_University_Logo.jpg

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AiPPT.com Expands Its Approach to Turning Information into Ready-to-Use Presentations in India

NEW DELHI, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AiPPT.com has refined its platform as demand continues to grow in India for faster ways to turn everyday information into structured presentations.
Across universities, coaching centers, startups, and corporate teams, presentation work often begins with scattered material from notes, documents, and online sources. The platform focuses on converting this workflow into a single process that produces usable slides from raw input. The aim is to reduce preparation time while keeping presentations clear and ready for use.A Workflow Built Around ContentAiPPT.com allows users to start in familiar ways. A topic can be entered directly, or files such as Word and PDF documents can be uploaded. Web content can also be converted into slides via the URL-to-PPT feature, which turns online information into structured presentations.The system analyzes the input and builds a presentation with clear sections and logical flow. Slides are generated with formatting applied automatically, reducing manual effort.For users looking for inspiration, AiPPT.com also provides resources such as easy presentation topics to help them get started more quickly.From Scattered Information to Clear CommunicationIn academic and workplace settings, information is often spread across multiple formats. Turning this into a structured presentation can take time.AiPPT.com simplifies this process. A report can become a meeting deck. A research paper can be turned into a seminar presentation. Startups can quickly build investor materials using the AI pitch deck generator. Educators can create structured lessons with support from tools designed for teaching, such as AI for teachers.A Flexible System for Editing and ConversionAiPPT.com supports full editing after generation. Users can adjust text, change slide order, or refine structure. Presentations can also be edited directly through its online PPT editor.Users can also choose from a range of presentation templates to match different use cases. This flexibility helps users adapt presentations for classrooms, meetings, and digital sharing without rebuilding them.About AiPPT.comAiPPT.com is an AI-powered PPT generator focused on turning information into structured presentations. The company builds tools that connect content creation, organization, and presentation in one workflow. Its goal is to support clearer communication by helping users transform ideas and materials into ready to use slides efficiently.Contact InformationCompany Name: PIXELBLOOM PTE. LTD.Email: support@aippt.comWebsite: https://www.aippt.com/

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Reliance Digital’s ‘All About Apple’ Campaign Brings Best Apple Deals and Price Drops on iPhone 17, MacBook & More

MUMBAI, India, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital announces limited-period offers on the latest Apple products with significant price drops and consumer finance offers.

The All About Apple campaign by Reliance Digital is bringing high-quality products to consumers at affordable prices. The initiative aims to make premium Apple products more accessible to a broader segment of buyers during the ongoing promotional window. From the mighty iPhone 17 to the ultra-light MacBook Air (M5), upgrading is more accessible than ever.Customers can experience the best technology without straining their budgets with attractive exchange bonuses, instant in-store discounts and flexible EMI options. These combined benefits substantially lower the effective acquisition cost, especially for buyers trading in older smartphones or laptops.One of the spotlight offers includes the iPhone 17 256GB (Magichromatic finish), listed at an MRP of Rs. 82,900. With applicable cashback, combined with exchange benefits of up to Rs. 15,000 and an additional exchange bonus of Rs. 6,000, the effective price can go as low as Rs. 59,990.Apple’s MacBook lineup has also become more affordable in the ongoing sale, particularly with the introduction of newer-generation processors and pricing benefits. The latest models, powered by the next-generation M5 chip, aim to deliver faster processing, improved battery efficiency, and seamless multitasking. The MacBook Air (M5) can be owned with EMIs starting at just ₹2,803*, inclusive of student and teacher discounts, exchange benefits, and financing schemes. Exchange bonus of 10,000 rupees is also available to MacBook Neo buyers.This promotional campaign is time-bound, with all major offers scheduled to conclude on 23rd May. Customers are advised to hurry and verify eligibility for cashback, exchange benefits, and coupon discounts before completing their purchase, as terms may vary across models and store locations.About Reliance DigitalReliance Digital is one of India’s leading consumer electronics retail chains, offering a wide selection of smartphones, laptops, home appliances, and digital products. With a strong omnichannel presence, it provides customers access to competitive pricing, authorised products, and after-sales support through services such as Reliance resQ.*Terms and Conditions AppliedPhoto: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2964925/Reliance_Digital_All_About_Apple.jpg 

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