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PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat can rightly be termed as Jan Jan Ki Baat and Bharat Ke Kann Kann Ki Baat, says NID Chief Patron Satnam Singh Sandhu
NID Foundation and the Indian High Commission hosts the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat in New Zealand
“Every episode of Mann Ki Baat is a tribute to India and its people and celebrates the spirit of the common man,” says Indian High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan
CHANDIGARH, India and AUCKLAND, New Zealand , May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Indian diaspora in New Zealand, while giving an overwhelming response to the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’, participated in huge numbers in the special broadcast of the program organized by the NID Foundation and the Indian High Commission at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Auckland, New Zealand on April 30.
Along with the members of the Indian diaspora from different communities, the parliamentarians and political figures of New Zealand also took part in the event to witness the historic moment. While the Prime Minister addressed the nation during the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Mahatma Gandhi Centre echoed with the chants of ‘Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’. The High Commissioner of India to New Zealand Neeta Bhushan, and Honorary Consul of India in Auckland, Bhav Dhillon graced the occasion with their presence. The attendees also included the chief patron of the NID foundation Satnam Singh Sandhu and its founder Prof. Himani Sood. The special broadcast of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was organized to mark the historic achievement of the monthly radio program started by PM Modi in October 2014.
While addressing the gathering on the occasion, Neeta Bhushan said, “Prime Minister Modi has a huge fan following not just in India but all over the world. The Italian Prime Minister who visited India has described PM Modi as the ‘most loved Prime Minister of any nation’. He is one of the most visionary and dynamic leaders that India has ever seen because he gives guidance on different issues. People wait to listen to him through the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program.” She added that every episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is a tribute to India and its people. It celebrates the spirit of the common man. “Prime Minister Modi connects the Indian diaspora to the roots and the nation through his stories and experiences. The world knows India now with a new image such as Fastest Growing Economy in the World, Nation with the Highest Youth Population, and so on,” she said.
Terming it a historic moment, the Chief patron of the NID foundation, Satnam Singh Sandhu, said that this is not just ‘Mann Ki Baat’ but the program talks about ‘Jan Ki Baat’ and covers every corner of India, which is ‘Kann Kann Ki Baat’. “It is being broadcasted in 150 countries around the world. It is also a proud moment for the nation that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is being broadcasted at UN headquarters. During the last 9 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken India to new heights. And today every nation of the world is looking at India with hope and pride,” said Satnam Singh Sandhu.
Sandhu also said, “It is a mammoth task to unite 140 Crore Indians in a single thread, ignite the spirit of nationalism and patriotism, and motivate them. Through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi has motivated the people of India to dream big. Not only this, but he has also given them the mantra of realizing those dreams. It is a great privilege for us that Ramiben from Gujarat who has completed 100 years of her life is today with us to witness the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. She has witnessed the real transformation of India during her 100 years.”
Hailing the ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Former deputy prime minister of New Zealand and president of New Zealand First, Winston Peters, who is also New Zealand’s former minister of foreign affairs congratulated PM Modi for completing the 100 episodes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. “I am proud to be a part of this event. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is an important concept to connect with the common people and serves as a platform to share ideas for nation-building. It is a unique concept where a leader of the country shares ideas and initiatives with the citizens directly,” said Peters.
While the special broadcast event saw the participation of over 1000 people, a group of hundred Indian-origin women also participated in the event led by Ramiben, a 100-year-old Gujarati Indian-origin woman living in New Zealand. Ramiben who hails from Gujarat and currently lives in New Zealand with her family is a regular listener of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat and said Narendra Modi is a true son of the soil. While getting emotional seeing the picture of PM Modi on-screen, Ramiben said, “Sada Shukhi Raho” and blessed Prime Minister Modi for continuing the efforts to lead India to new heights.
Siva Kilari, who is the National Party candidate from the Manurewa electorate highlighted that Narendra Modi has brought unity and prosperity to India after becoming the Prime Minister. “Our party’s ideology is completely in sync with PM Modi’s ideology which is based on equality. After becoming PM, he ensured equality in the country and he is trying to take the essence of equality to the whole world,” he said.
Father Joseph from the Serbian Orthodox Church in Auckland on the occasion said that ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come into power, he has been working to take India on the path of development and lifting the global image of the country. “He is a secular Prime Minister and has been focusing on the welfare and progress of each community and connecting them to achieve harmony in India,” he said.
Shabbir Rajkotwala, a representative of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community in New Zealand, said, “Through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Modi has connected with the countrymen belonging to different communities and has ensured equality among all due to which Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community in India feels safe and recognized.”
Taznim, a representative of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community and Secretary of Burhani Women’s Association in Auckland said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi through his monthly radio show has emphasized women empowerment and paid tribute to the achievements of Indian women in various fields.” Meanwhile, Taznim a representative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in New Zealand said that through Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi has interacted with the citizens of India about themes and issues that matter to the nation and inspired each one to contribute to the progress of the nation.
Devi Shobhna of the Malayali Community on this occasion said, “In the era of PM Modi, the Indian women are empowered, and the ordinary is celebrated. By interacting with all sections of the society in India through his radio program, he has proved that a good leader alone can make a significant change and lead the nation towards growth.”
About NIDF
NID Foundation, founded by Satnam Singh Sandhu, is a social, economic, and political outreach & engagement organization that works with the community, government, industry, and civil society stakeholders to generate reform-oriented intelligence in areas of domestic and international issues, governance, education, and environmental reforms, thereby supporting leaders and policymakers in making informed decisions. Our vision uses global challenges as props and set cutting-edge experiential learning tools to trigger this adaptive capacity.
With active participation of thought leaders like Satnam Singh Sandhu, the NID Foundation is conceptualized and developed at the intersection of issues that are critical to building a New India and focuses on shared global responsibilities, ecological conservation, education, sustainability, and universal wellness. NID Foundation builds partnerships that bring together resources, expertise, and vision while working with the core actors of nation-building to identify issues, find solutions and drive change. For more information: www.nidf.in
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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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