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Haryana CM, Shri M L Khattar releases the book ‘Modern India’ by Poonam Dalal Dahiya, ASP, Haryana Police (Ex-IRS)

‘The book was published by McGraw Hill’
CHANDIGARH, India, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Shri M L Khattar, Haryana Chief Minister released the book ‘Modern India’ – a book authored by Poonam Dalal Dahiya; an author popular among the UPSC community for her subject-matter expertise. The first copy of the book launched by McGraw Hill, was gifted by the author Ms. Poonam Dalal Dahiya to the honourable Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal Khattar during the book launch event. The book provides comprehensive information on the history of modern India.

The book gives an in-depth coverage and thorough analysis of all the crucial events helping the students to gain conceptual understanding of the subject and is equally beneficial for both preliminary and mains examination. The quick reckoner four colour detachable charts, along with the extensive insertion of quotations from the historical events, not only make the book more interesting but also help the students to understand the multi-dimensional perspective related to various historical events. The relevant information regarding all the topics is also presented in a student-friendly Poonam Dalal Dahiya signature style i.e., through flowcharts, info boxes, point wise bullet form, tables, diagrams, maps, etc. The important keywords are highlighted and to help the students assess their performance, previous year questions are provided at the end of every chapter. In a nutshell, the book provides comprehensive information on history of modern India in a student-friendly way to help students excel in UPSC Civil Services Examination and other competitive exams.
The author of the book, Ms. Poonam Dalal Dahiya is one of the finest authors who has been helping and mentoring students develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence for different public service examinations. An alumnus of University of Delhi, she holds a postgraduate in Humanities and is also a certified teacher who possesses rich and varied administrative experience of different professions. She has cleared different competitive examinations ranging from SBI P.O., SSC Graduate Level, State Civil Services and UPSC. After working in Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) for about 4 years, she has now switched to policing and is presently working as the ASP, Gurugram.
Speaking on the event, Ms. Poonam Dalal Dahiya said, “I am excited to present my second title ‘Modern India’ which will help the students to understand history in an interesting way. Almost all aspects pertaining to Modern India, starting from the British conquest of India to the attainment of freedom by India are aptly covered in the book which is based on extensive research from various authentic sources to provide an extra edge to the students to excel at UPSC Civil Services Examination and other competitive exams.”
Mr. Tanweer Ahmad, Product Director at McGraw Hill further added, “I express my gratitude to Ms. Poonam Dalal Dahiya for writing a book based on thorough research to help students succeed in the exam. Just as Ancient and Medieval India, a bestseller in the field, has helped students understand history better, Modern India will do the same and definitely make Modern India more interesting. It is a student-friendly book with chapters written and arranged in an extremely organised and structured manner. ”
About the Author:
Poonam Dalal Dahiya is one of the finest authors who has been helping and mentoring students develop their knowledge, skills and confidence for different public service examinations. An alumnus of University of Delhi, she holds a postgraduate in Humanities and is also a certified teacher who possesses rich and varied administrative experience of different professions. To her credit, she has cleared different competitive examinations ranging from SBI P.O., SSC Graduate Level, State Civil Services and UPSC. After working in Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) for about 4 years, she has now switched to policing and is presently working as the ASP in Gurugram.
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Cactus Technology Solutions Private Limited has been Empanelled by National e-Governance Division to Support AI Capacity Building for Government Initiatives

MUMBAI, India, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cactus Technology Solutions Private Limited (CACTUS),formerly known as Cactus Communications, has announced that it has been empanelled by National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, as a partner agency to provide specialized AI/ML talent for government-led digital initiatives. Through this engagement, CACTUS will provide specialized AI/ ML expertise to design and deploy scalable, real-world AI solutions to support ministries and departments in operationalizing these systems.

This empanelment comes at a pivotal moment in India’s digital transformation journey, as the government accelerates progress toward its Viksit Bharat vision. It highlights a growing emphasis on strengthening AI capacity within government through structured access to specialized expertise and deployment-ready capabilities. As AI adoption expands across ministries and government departments, the focus is on building systems that are secure, scalable and grounded in real-world needs. CACTUS’ inclusion showcases its experience in supporting mission-critical initiatives through both high-quality specialized talent and deployable solution frameworks.With a long-standing focus on AI-led innovation, CACTUS combines deep technical capabilities with proven real-world execution across both the government and industries including life sciences, academia, scholarly publishing, and financial services. The company is trusted for delivering technology-driven, turnkey AI solutions in complex environments, supporting use cases from problem identification and solution prototyping to full-scale deployment and operationalization. As part of this engagement, CACTUS will work closely with NeGD to enable end-to-end AI implementations, spanning data science, model development, and deployment through the provision of specialized talent.Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Technology Solutions Private Limited, said, “India is at a defining moment in its AI journey, where the focus is shifting from adoption to building robust, governed systems. Our recent conversation with the leadership at the National e-Governance Division has deepened our understanding of the government’s focus on building long-term institutional AI capabilities aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat. It is an honour for CACTUS to support the government by deploying specialized talent to build secure, responsible and scalable AI initiatives.”CACTUS is also seeing growing adoption of its AI tools globally across industries including leading institutions in the country, such as the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Indian Institute of Management Nagpur, and National Institute of Technology Calicut, among others. This momentum reflects its ability to design and deploy purpose-built AI solutions at scale, powered by specialized in-house talent, and reinforces its leadership in building real-world AI capabilities for various sectors.For more information, visit:Cactus Technology Solutions (earlier known as Cactus Communications): https://cactusglobal.com/NeGD: https://negd.gov.in/For more details, contact: Nidhi Amin | Cactus Technology Solutions: nidhi.amin@cactusglobal.com newsroom@cactusglobal.comPhoto: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2967534/CACTUS_empanelled_by_NeGD.jpg

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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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