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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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Fulfilling PM Modi’s Dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat: India’s AI Writing Startup Kreativespace Incubated at IIT Kharagpur

  1. Kreativespace, an Indian AI-powered writing platform founded by Vinet Kakadea, has been incubated at IIT Kharagpur and recognized by SVNIT University, Ministry of Education under Bodhan AI Conclave also through the NVIDIA Inception Program, AWS Startup Program, and DPIIT under Startup India.
  2. The platform unifies 8 AI-powered writing tools, along with AI Humanizer and Message AI feature being the latest addition into a single ecosystem, so you can generate and refine content all in one place.
  3. The company reports more than 50,000+ signed-up users, 75,000+ anonymous users, and roughly 100,000 monthly website visitors, positioning itself as the only Indian company operating at scale in the global AI writing market.

SURAT, India, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kreativespace, an AI-powered writing platform, is building out its position as the only homegrown alternative in a market long dominated by international tools such as Grammarly and QuillBot. Founded by Vinet Kakadea and incubated at IIT Kharagpur, the company has aligned its growth with the broader push behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative, which encourages indigenous technology development capable of competing on a global scale.

Kreativespace Incubated at IIT Kharagpur

As AI adoption accelerates across India’s education, research, and enterprise sectors, Kreativespace is among a small group of Indian startups building writing technology designed to compete directly with established international platforms.

Kreativespace’s progress has been recognized by several institutions central to India’s startup and technology ecosystem. The company has been incubated at IIT Kharagpur, selected under SSIP 2.0 through SVNIT University, and chosen by the Ministry of Education to present its work at the Bodhan AI Conclave. It has also been accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program and the AWS Startup Program, and holds DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative.

Where many writing-tool users rely on separate subscriptions for content generation to refinement for grammar correction, paraphrasing, plagiarism checking, citation generation, and editing, Kreativespace brings these functions into a single platform as a super-app for AI writing tools. The company says its approach centers on affordability and accessibility alongside performance, aiming to make advanced AI writing assistance available to a wider range of users regardless of geography or budget.

The idea for Kreativespace took shape while founder Vinet Kakadea was studying at New York University and Marymount University in the United States, where he experienced firsthand how students, researchers, and professionals often need multiple paid subscriptions to cover writing-related tasks. That fragmented experience led him to build a super-app offering each of these capabilities together, at a more accessible price point.

Kreativespace combines 8 AI-powered writing tools with AI Humanizer and Message AI feature being the latest addition, allowing users to generate, rewrite, refine, and humanize content without moving between separate platforms. The product is available via web platform, mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play, browser extensions for Chrome, Mozilla, and Edge, and a Google Docs add-on.

Vinet Kakadea, Founder of Kreativespace, said, “Kreativespace’s vision is to digitalize the entire Indian education ecosystem to support PM Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme.”

About Kreativespace

Kreativespace with the Motto of Making Writing Accessible for Everyone: Kreativespace is an AI-powered writing platform built to make AI writing tools accessible, affordable, and effective for students, researchers, educators, professionals, content creators, startups, and enterprises. Founded by Vinet Kakadea, the company is incubated at IIT Kharagpur and has been recognized by AWS Startup Program, the NVIDIA Inception Program, and DPIIT under Startup India. For more information, visit kreativespace.com.

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Santokbaa Humanitarian Award 2026 Marks 20 Years of Compassion and Service

SURAT, India, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Santokbaa Humanitarian Award 2026, instituted by Shree Ramkrishna Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF), the philanthropic arm of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), marked 20 years of honouring individuals who have made a lasting difference through compassion, service and leadership. The awards were presented recently in Surat.

This year’s Santokbaa Humanitarian Award was conferred on Padma Shri Dr. Gullapalli N. Rao, renowned Indian ophthalmologist and Founder-Chair of the LV Prasad Eye Institute, and Padma Shri Smt. Reema Nanavaty, development worker and Director of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA). Their work has touched millions of lives through healthcare, empowerment and community development.

In a significant addition this year, SRKKF introduced the Social Entrepreneur Award to recognise leaders who combine business excellence with measurable social impact. The inaugural award was presented to Shri Srikanth Bolla, Founder of Bollant Industries, a sustainable manufacturing company known for disability-inclusive employment and environmentally responsible practices.

The event was graced by Chief Guest Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and Guests of Honour Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat; along with several other distinguished personalities.

Established in 2006 by Shri Govind Dholakia, Founder & Chairman Emeritus of Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. and SRKKF, the award reflects the legacy of compassion and selfless values embodied by his mother, Santokbaa. Over the past two decades, it has become a platform to honour individuals whose lives and work continue to inspire society.

The awardees are selected through a rigorous and transparent process led by an independent jury comprising leaders from diverse fields. The 2026 jury included Shri Govindan Rangarajan, Director, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru; Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman, ISRO; Admiral R. Hari Kumar (Retd.), Former Chief of the Indian Navy; Shri Rishabh Shroff, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas; and Shri Shreyans Dholakia, Entrepreneur and Brand Custodian, SRK.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh said that the SRK Foundation is carrying forward Santokbaa’s legacy to the next generation by celebrating service, sacrifice and compassion over wealth or fame. He added that the family’s effort to connect this legacy with social entrepreneurship reflects the values of nation-building.

Shri Harsh Sanghavi said the Santokbaa Award reminds us that true achievement lies not only in personal success, but in bringing light and happiness to others. Shri Govind Dholakia said his mother Santokbaa spent her life guided by truth, love and compassion, and that her values continue to inspire the family’s work. He added that the award’s 20-year journey is a tribute to changemakers whose efforts have strengthened communities across the country.

Speaking on the honour, Dr. Gullapalli N. Rao said it was a privilege to receive the recognition on behalf of all those working to expand access to quality eye care. He said restoring sight restores dignity and opportunity, and praised SRK’s world-class operational systems. Smt. Reema Nanavaty said the award belonged to the millions of women whose resilience and entrepreneurial spirit continue to inspire SEWA’s mission. She noted that when women are empowered, they become agents of change for their families and communities. Shri Srikanth Bolla said his journey has shown that limitations often exist more in perception than reality, and that the award is a reminder that with the right support, every individual can contribute meaningfully to society.

Over the past 20 years, the Santokbaa Humanitarian Award has honoured 20 of India’s most distinguished humanitarian and social leaders, including Shri Ratan Tata, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Dr. Sudha Murty, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Shri Shiv Nadar, Dr. Abhay Bang and Dr. Rani Bang, Dr. Verghese Kurien, Shri Kailash Satyarthi and Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar. With the introduction of the Social Entrepreneurship Award in 2026, the milestone celebration reaffirmed the importance of empathy, service and purposeful leadership in building a better future.

About Santokbaa Humanitarian Award:

Over the past 20 years, the Santokbaa Humanitarian Award has honoured 19 of India’s most distinguished humanitarian and social leaders, including Shri Ratan Tata, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Dr. Sudha Murty, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Shri Shiv Nadar, Dr. Abhay Bang and Dr. Rani Bang, Dr. Verghese Kurien, Shri Kailash Satyarthi and Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, among other eminent personalities. In 2026, SRKKF also instituted the Santokbaa Social Entrepreneurship Award, with Shri Srikanth Bolla becoming its inaugural recipient.

As the Santokbaa Humanitarian Award completed a remarkable 20-year journey, the milestone celebration reaffirmed the enduring importance of empathy, service and purposeful leadership in shaping a better future. The journey endures, contributing to nation-building through compassion, innovation and service to humanity.

For more information, visit: https://srk.foundation/honours

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Osstem Implant Accelerates Innovation in India with ‘Denall TV’, a Digital Dental Education Hub

  • Over the past two years since its launch in April 2024, Denall TV has become a core platform for digital dental education in India.
  • Opened a dedicated Denall Studio in India in July 2025, strengthening live hands-on and professional training programs.
  • Supporting the professional growth of clinicians through practical content, including ‘Master Courses’ and ‘Product Reviews’.

NEW DELHI and MUMBAI, India, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Osstem Implant announced that its specialized dental education platform for the Indian market, ‘Denall TV’ (https://in.denall.com), is gaining significant traction among local practitioners, establishing itself as a vital hub for digital dental education in India.

The thumbnail for the ‘Implant System Introduction’ lecture, the most-watched content on Denall TV India
  •  Building a Comprehensive Digital Clinical Education Environment

Since launching its first content in April 2024, Denall TV has continuously evolved to meet the needs of Indian clinicians. To provide more immersive and high-quality education, Osstem Implant established a dedicated Denall Studio in India in July 2025. This facility has enabled the creation of a systematic digital clinical education environment, overcoming geographical limitations for dentists across the country.

  • Providing High-Quality, Practice-Oriented Clinical Content

The platform focuses on promoting ‘Digital Dentistry’ through specialized ‘Digital Surgery’ education and providing accurate product information. Denall TV consistently uploads essential clinical content, including: Live Hands-on sessions, Practical Master Courses, Expert product reviews featuring items such as the T2 Plus and 122 Taper KIT, helping clinicians make informed decisions for their practices.

  • Strengthening Trust as a Strategic Education Partner

Professional clinical courses have become a major topic of interest among local medical professionals. Notably, the ‘Implant System Introduction’ lecture has surpassed 25,000 views, proving the platform’s high influence. This achievement signifies that Osstem Implant has successfully established itself as a trusted education partner in the Indian market, going beyond its role as a manufacturer.

  • Bridging Global Trends and Improving Educational Accessibility

Osstem Implant connects local practitioners with global academic networks. The platform provides timely content from global academic events such as the ‘2026 Osstem World Meeting in Bangkok’, sharing the latest implant trends and technological advancements with the Indian dental community. By offering online access, Denall TV effectively bridges the educational gap for dentists in regions where offline seminars are difficult to attend.

An official from Osstem Implant India stated, “Denall TV serves as a key bridge, delivering world-class clinical knowledge to local dentists. We will continue to strengthen our real-time interactive webinars to provide deeper clinical insights.” The official added, “We are committed to driving both the quantitative and qualitative growth of the Indian dental implant market through the continued provision of high-quality educational content.”

Moving forward, Osstem Implant plans to enhance its B2C PR strategies centered around the Denall TV platform and lead the popularization of digital dental treatment in India through close communication with local practitioners.

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