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IIHM Leads India’s Push for AI Literacy With AI-LEAP Launch

IIHM & Indismart Digital Kickstart National Movement for AI-Ready Students

KOLKATA, India, Nov. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark moment for India’s education and technology landscape, the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), in association with Indismart Digital Pvt. Ltd., unveiled AI-LEAP — the National AI Literacy Education Acceleration Programme, alongside the country’s first comprehensive AI-LEAP Manifesto on AI in Education. The launch marked a decisive step in India’s journey to make Artificial Intelligence literacy accessible, ethical, and universal for school students across the country.

Dr Suborno Bose Chairman IIHM releases AI-LEAP wth Sanjoy Chatterjee Founder Entiovi Technologies & Maitreyee Chaudhuri Group Director IAM Hotel School

The event, held at the IIHM Global Campus, brought together leaders from government technology bodies, global AI experts, industry visionaries, academics, media and students from multiple institutions. A specially curated video featuring global voices on the future of AI and education opened the ceremony, signalling the start of what many described as a “historic national movement.”

A National Blueprint for the AI Age

The AI-LEAP Manifesto is India’s first integrated framework that unites ethics, innovation, student empowerment, teacher readiness, and national digital capabilities into a single, actionable roadmap. It is built on the philosophy that technology must make us more human, not less — a principle woven through every chapter of the document.

In his keynote address, Dr Suborno Bose, Chairman IIHM & Indismart Digital, Worldwide, declared that India stands at a defining moment:

“AI is not the next chapter of human progress; it is the next alphabet. The country that teaches its children this alphabet early will write the future.”

Dr Suborno Bose

Drawing from India’s rapid technological advancement, Dr Bose emphasised the need for AI education that is guided by responsibility, compassion, imagination, and integrity. He explained that AI-LEAP is not merely a publication, but a national movement — one that must transition India from being a consumer of technology to a creator of intelligent, human-centred solutions.

WEBEL Chairman Commends IIHM’s Leadership

A key highlight was the special address by Shri Sutirtha Bhattacharya, IAS (Retd.), Chairman of the West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation (WEBEL). His remarks added gravitas and state-level endorsement to the national narrative.

He praised Dr Bose’s personal leadership and IIHM’s initiative:

“Dr Suborno Bose has taken the lead in the spread of AI. He was not required to — but this is what differentiates a leader from the pack.”

He positioned ethics as a central pillar of global AI readiness:

“IIHM’s focus on ethics is crucial for any international learning model, especially when India steps onto the global platform.”

He called the AI-LEAP Manifesto a foundational guide for young learners:

“This manifesto will be the guardrail for students as they step into adulthood. Ensure they have access to all AI literature and trends, because when students become adults, the real adulthood of the nation will arrive.”

Most significantly, he reaffirmed government support:

“WEBEL will help and partner IIHM whenever it needs. It will be our great pleasure.”

He concluded with a powerful call for inclusivity:

“Make R.K. Laxman’s Common Man the ultimate beneficiary of this progress.”

Industry Insights: Human Stories, Not Keywords

Adding a global industry lens, Tanumoy Ghosh, Head of GenAI at Hyatt International, Chicago, delivered a masterful perspective on the future of hospitality and AI. He spoke about how major industries must rethink the way they understand customers:

“For a long time, the hospitality industry treated guests as data points — asking them to fill forms and provide keywords. But guests dream in stories, not in keywords.”

He described Hyatt’s breakthroughs in enabling guests to search and view properties in regional languages, demonstrating how AI can create deeply humanised digital experiences.

His remarks aligned powerfully with AI-LEAP’s focus on blending empathy and technology.

IIHM’s Journey to AI Leadership

The event showcased IIHM’s pioneering contributions to AI in India. Over the past few years, IIHM and Indismart Digital have built a technology ecosystem that places students at the centre:

  • NamAIste — IIHM HospitalityGPT: the world’s first generative AI model designed specifically for hospitality learning
  • 25+ customised GPTs enriching training across functions
  • AI-driven curriculum support tools
  • Real-world AI workshops for students
  • India’s first school-oriented LLM demonstration

Live Launch of Competitive Prep GPT

One of the major spotlights of the event was the unveiling of Competitive Prep GPT, India’s first AI-driven model designed exclusively to support students preparing for competitive examinations. Built by Indismart Digital, this GPT delivers India-specific, syllabus-aligned assistance, making high-quality preparation accessible for a wider range of learners.

Guests experienced a live demonstration on stage. A QR code allowed immediate download of the full AI-LEAP Manifesto.

Why India Needs the AI-LEAP Manifesto:

  1. AI is accelerating faster than traditional education systems.
  2. Students are using AI tools without formal guidance or ethical frameworks.
  3. Future jobs, governance, and daily life will demand AI fluency.
  4. Ethical guardrails must be created before misuse becomes widespread.
  5. India must shift from being a user to becoming a global leader in AI innovation.

AI Student Oath — A New Social Contract

Students were invited to recite the AI Student Oath, a pledge that establishes a national culture of responsible AI use:

  • wisdom
  • creativity
  • fairness
  • respect for privacy
  • compassion
  • truth

This Oath, derived from the AI-LEAP Manifesto, represents a generational shift in the nation’s relationship with technology.

A National Movement Begins

In closing, Dr Bose urged India to seize the moment:

“With AI-LEAP, we are not responding to the AI age. We are defining it. AI must be for all. AI must be with values. AI must be led by India.”

Dr Suborno Bose

AI-LEAP now enters its national expansion phase, with IIHM and Indismart Digital preparing to collaborate with state governments, schools, industry bodies, CSR partners and global technology platforms.

The programme aims to reach a minimum of 2.5 lakh students by 2027, making AI literacy a foundational capability for every Indian child.

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Reliance Digital Introduces High-Performance iQOO 15R to its Nationwide Store Network

MUMBAI, India, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital announces the offline retail availability of iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand built for today’s youth and tech-forward consumers. Following strong traction in online channels, iQOO is now extending its presence into physical retail, allowing customers to experience and purchase its devices first-hand at Reliance Digital stores across India.

Known for pushing the boundaries of speed, and power, the iQOO 15R is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, delivering exceptional speed, responsiveness, and sustained performance throughout the day. It packs iQOO’s biggest battery yet in an ultra-slim 7.90mm design, making it India’s slimmest smartphone with a 7600 mAh battery.

The device features a 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber for stable performance and runs on OriginOS 6.0 based on Android 16 out of the box, supported by 4 years of software updates and 6 years of security updates. It is also equipped with a Sony LYT-700V OIS camera, a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED EyeCare display, and IP68 & IP69 dust and water resistance, making it a dependable daily partner for professionals on the go.

The brand’s offline expansion marks an important step in deepening consumer engagement by offering hands-on access to its devices, enabling customers to explore iQOO’s powerful performance, advanced display technology, and flagship-grade camera capabilities in a real-world retail environment.

The availability of iQOO at Reliance Digital brings together two brands driven by innovation and consumer experience. While iQOO continues to build its reputation as a performance-led smartphone brand, Reliance Digital strengthens its portfolio by offering customers access to cutting-edge technology brands through its extensive nationwide retail network.

Through engaging in-store experiences, knowledgeable staff, and immersive product demonstrations, Reliance Digital aims to help consumers better understand iQOO’s performance-first DNA. This move further reinforces Reliance Digital’s commitment to staying ahead of evolving consumer preferences and serving as a preferred destination for discovering new-age technology.

With this expansion, Reliance Digital continues to play a key role in shaping India’s consumer electronics landscape by bringing future-ready brands closer to customers, while enabling smartphone brands like iQOO to build stronger connections with a growing, performance-driven audience.

The all new iQOO 15R is now available at Reliance Digital stores nationwide.

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Kotak Alts announces winner of the inaugural Katalyst Awards

Ms Himani Choudhary named Katalyst for the year – India’s Best Financial Content Creator; wins Rs. 25 Lakhs

MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kotak Katalyst Awards, a national initiative instituted to recognise excellence and responsibility in financial content creation has announced the winner of its first Katalyst edition. Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (“Kotak Alts”) today announced Himani Choudhary as the winner. The winner was awarded a prize of INR 25 Lakhs, positioning Katalyst among the most meaningful recognitions for financial content creators in India.

Srini Sriniwasan, Managing Director, Kotak Alts, said, “The Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards were instituted to recognize content creators who are contributing meaningfully to financial literacy in India. As investor participation deepens, audiences are seeking clarity, context, and credibility. The response from creators was overwhelming and points to the new generation of financial educators.  As the inaugural winner Ms. Himani Chaudhary, exemplifies the standard of financial communication that Katalyst seeks to encourage.”

The first edition of the Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards received over six hundred entries from across 19 states and in 8 languages, reflecting the growing role of digital creators in shaping financial awareness. Conceived in response to increasing clutter and misinformation in the financial ecosystem, Katalyst is designed to recognize creators who place accuracy, transparency, and investor interest at the core of their work.

The winning content, ‘Personal Finance & Major Finance Updates’ by Himani Choudhary, was recognised for its clarity, originality, and credibility. The jury noted the content’s ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and measured manner, supported by strong research and a consistent focus on investor education over virality.

To ensure a robust and transparent evaluation process, the awards framework was designed and audited by EY. The top thirty entries were assessed by an academic jury.

The top 10 finalists were subsequently evaluated by a grand jury comprising Kunal Shah, Founder and CEO of CRED; Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund; and Alpesh Shah, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, and chaired by Ananth Narayan, former Whole–Time Member of SEBI with extensive capital markets and regulatory experience.

The Katalyst Awards recognise financial content creators who priorities financial literacy, substance, and long–term investor interest. Through this initiative, Kotak Alts aims to encourage responsible financial communication and support the development of informed and confident investors across India.

About Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd: Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (‘Kotak Alts’), a part of Kotak Mahindra Group (‘Kotak’), focuses on Alternate Asset Management and Investment Advisory businesses. Kotak Alts was set up in early 2005 and has raised, managed, and advised over USD 22 billion across different asset classes, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Special Situations, Private Credit, and Investment Advisory. The asset management business and investment advisory vertical are managed by independent specialist teams. For more information, visit https://www.kotakalternateasset.com/

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Paperpal for Life Sciences Establishes HIPAA Readiness, Strengthening Enterprise Adoption of AI in Regulated Medical and Scientific Writing Workflows

MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Paperpal for Life Sciences, an enterprise-grade Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform by Cactus Communications, purpose-built for Medical Affairs and Life Sciences organizations, announced the completion of an assessment evaluating its operational and technical safeguards to support Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. This milestone reinforces Paperpal’s commitment to meeting the rigorous standards of security, data protection, and regulatory readiness required for regulated scientific workflows.

Growing AI use in medical affairs writing and publication workflows is intensifying scrutiny on data privacy, governance, and regulatory accountability. To support these evolving needs, Paperpal for Life Sciences has undertaken an assessment of its systems and processes to evaluate readiness to support HIPAA compliance, where applicable, and now proudly offers the option to execute a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This offering gives customers the confidence that PHI or PII, if received, is handled securely and responsibly, in line with regulatory expectations and enterprise risk management practices.

Paperpal for Life Sciences provides AI writing, literature search, source-grounded summarization with citation support, and critical publication checks, powering medical affairs content creation under stringent data privacy and governance controls. The platform accelerates research-to-publication timelines by upto 25%, supporting faster dissemination of clinical evidence and earlier commercialization of new drugs and therapies.

Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products and AI at Cactus Communications, said, “As AI becomes foundational to regulated scientific and medical workflows, compliance and trust are no longer optional. Paperpal for Life Sciences’ HIPAA readiness measures reflect our secure-by-design approach to AI, strong data governance framework, and alignment with real-world enterprise and regulatory requirements. This milestone enables organizations to adopt AI at scale with confidence that their data, processes, and compliance obligations are protected .”

Elvira Dsouza, President, Cactus Life Sciences, added, “Medical Affairs and Life Sciences teams operate in highly regulated environments where scientific rigor, data privacy, and compliance are non-negotiable. HIPAA readiness positions Paperpal for Life Sciences as a trusted AI partner, one that enables organizations to accelerate evidence generation and scientific communication without compromising regulatory integrity .”

With this announcement, Paperpal for Life Sciences reinforces its position as a purpose-built, enterprise-ready AI platform for medical affairs content generation that supports innovation while meeting the highest standards of privacy, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

Media Contact:

Nidhi Amin

nidhi.amin@cactusglobal.com 

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