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Mumbai Climate Week Launches the People’s Climate Dictionary to Make Climate Language More Accessible

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Mumbai Climate Week, a new public resource — the People’s Climate Dictionary — was formally launched to address one of the most persistent barriers to climate action: inaccessible language.

The dictionary was unveiled at the conclusion of a session on Storytelling and Climate Action, moderated by award-winning writer and filmmaker Sumit Roy (known for Homebound and Rocky and Rani). The session explored how narratives shape public understanding of climate change and the role of language in determining who gets to participate in these conversations.The launch included an introduction to the People’s Climate Dictionary by Jhoomar Mehta and Sudipti Saxena, Founders of Prod, who spoke about the need to simplify climate vocabulary so that people from different walks of life can better understand climate concepts, recognise how these impacts show up in their daily lives, and respond with informed action.The People’s Climate Dictionary is an initiative of Mumbai Climate Week, curated by Prod in collaboration with Project Mumbai. It has been created to translate complex climate terminology into accessible, citizen-friendly language, grounded in lived realities rather than technical jargon. The definitions have been developed through consultations with citizens and young people, reflecting how climate change is experienced on the ground.Speaking at the launch, the founders highlighted that while climate impacts are widely felt, climate language often remains limited to experts and institutions — creating gaps in participation, understanding, and decision-making. The dictionary aims to bridge this divide by making climate conversations more inclusive and relatable.The People’s Climate Dictionary is available online at: https://the-prod.com/peoplesclimatedictionary/The initiative forms part of Mumbai Climate Week’s broader effort to build a citizen-first, inclusive climate movement, rooted in the realities of the Global South.About Mumbai Climate WeekMumbai Climate Week 2026 (17–19 February 2026) is India’s first dedicated climate action platform focused on metropolitan-scale implementation, finance mobilisation, resilience planning, and citizen engagement. Led by Project Mumbai in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra and supported by BMC, it seeks to position Mumbai as a global climate solutions hub and a climate finance gateway for the Global South.Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2918018/Mumbai_Climate_Week_Dictionary.jpgLogo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2831726/5737009/MCW_Logo.jpg   

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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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