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MET Institute of Management, Bhujbal Knowledge City Sensitizing Businesses about Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future
MUMBAI, India, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MET Institute of Management, Bhujbal Knowledge City, in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy, launched India’s 1st ever Circular Lab during the International Research Conference on Transitioning Towards A Circular Economy — Opportunities & Challenges.
The conference aims to create a platform of new innovative strategies that will help businesses smoothly transition from a linear to a circular economy, following the apt theme many research papers not only from India, but from other countries were presented, finding and insights of which were very relevant to the current business and societal context.
In congruence with the theme, Dr. Ramesh Unnikrishnan, Adviser AICTE inaugurated 1st Circular Lab of India. Further, he added, “We are so accustomed to the use and throw culture and it is very easy to speak about sustainability. Sustainability is our responsibility. It is important how we hand over planet Earth to the next generation.”
The lab has been created with the objective of sensitizing individuals, institutes, and society toward the circular economy.
At the event, Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee – MET, said, “This circular lab is a living reference, which would help us transfer knowledge to various recyclability and replicability. The lab will help us give innovative solutions to the current problems we are facing today. The circular economy has also been part of our Indian culture and it is this culture we are showcasing with a twist at our circular lab.”
Mr. Atul Bagai, Country Head, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), said, “What we need to do is how can we assimilate the concept of circular economy in our daily life and this is something that is so very important from the perspective of lifestyle changes. Research has established that transitioning to the circular economy could certainly generate huge economic benefits and that’s where I think businesses need to understand and realise that it may create some issues right in the beginning, but ultimately businesses will have huge economic benefits.”
Mr. Anirban Ghosh, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra & Mahindra, briefed the audience on various sustainability initiatives taken by Mahindra & Mahindra and said, “When you recycle material, the amount of carbon emissions that happen in the process is much lesser than when you are processing the material in raw form. So a circular economy actually adds an incremental value to the GDP of our country and in the future, it presents a trillion-dollar opportunity in our country.”
At the conference, national and international researchers exhibited their novel research on topics related to sustainability and circularity.
The objective of this conference was to encourage leading corporates, researchers from government and public organizations, non-profit organizations, industry practitioners, academicians, scholars, masters and, undergraduate students to examine managerial implications and interdisciplinary approaches.
Philosophy of Circular Economy
A circular economy is an industrial system that is intended to be restorative or regenerative. It replaces the concept of end-of-life with restoration, shifts toward the use of renewable energy, eliminates the use of toxic chemicals that impair reuse and return to the biosphere, and strives for waste elimination through the superior design of materials, products, systems, and business models.
MET Institute of Management, a leading B-school in Mumbai has also signed an MoU with Consortium for Global Education to help provide opportunities for international connections and excellence.
About MET Institute of Management
MET Institute of Management is a three decades old institute and ranked 4th Best B-School in Mumbai, 28th Best B- School All India, and 15th amongst Top West B-School by the Times B-School Survey 2022. MET IOM’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) aims at creating a system for taking deliberate, consistent, and catalytic action to improve academic and administrative performance. Academic and scholastic rigor are finely woven into application-oriented skill sets, developing industry-ready management professionals, which position MBA students to hit the ground running as they face the challenges of the marketplace and society.
About International Council for Circular Economy
ICCE is a thought leader and a pioneer in India with a global outlook to build regenerative and restorative systems. As the first international body in India, ICCE is a global platform for public and private sector companies, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and business associations. It helps align stakeholders’ practices towards the Circular economy’s basic tenets in material efficiency, system design, resource recovery, and reducing negative externalities across sectors. A partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the council has a footprint in 32 countries through its collaborations.
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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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