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School of Architecture, Woxsen University hosts a conference on Architecture and Design of Built Environment (ADoBE ’23)

ADoBE’23, first in the series, initiated a comprehensive dialogue on the intricacies of integrating development with the preservation of heritage and culture, emphasizing the pivotal role that institutions can play in this endeavour.

HYDERABAD, India, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The School of Architecture & Planning at Woxsen University has recently organised Architecture and Design of Built Environment (ADoBE ’23) conference. The conference centered around the theme of ‘Urban Heritage,’ with five key objectives of Knowledge Dissemination, Networking and Collaboration, Professional Development, Academic and Institutional Growth, and Global Branding among the stakeholders.

Prof. Peter Bishop from The Bartlett School of Architecture, London has delivered a key note address on ‘Branding of Cities.’ He emphasized, “Cultural strategies are extremely important in establishing city identity for a global economy but they need to be grounded in reality, with clear ownership and room for flexibility, all within the pro-active capability of competent agency for implementation.”

The high-impact International Colloquiums and Panel Discussions held as part of the conference, unravelled invaluable insights on Built Environment, Urban Heritage, and Culture as a potent catalyst for advancing economic & social well-being of communities. It served as a platform for brainstorming, deliberation and concerted action involving all stakeholders who contribute to the preservation of our precious built environment. The two-day event was convened by Prof. Piyush Pandya, co-convened by Prof. Shweta Prasad and supported by the faculty members of School of Architecture and Planning, Woxsen University.

The inaugural session held at Woxsen University campus witnessed an International Colloquium on ‘Defining Regional Strategies for Confluence of Culture and Development.’

Prof. Kailasa Rao, Director of SPA Bhopal and Member of National Monument Authority, India discussed the means of documenting Indian tangible heritage, particularly ancient Indian temples, which represent microcosms of civilization.

Prof. Neel Kamal Chapagain, Professor and Former Director of Centre for Heritage Management Ahmedabad, delved into various issues and guidelines for integrating culture into development, including the Mondiacult declaration, Historic Urban Landscape, UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and Memory of the World Program.

Ar. Nishant Upadhyay, Heritage Management Professional and Founder Architect Dharatal (India, Belgium) elaborated on his project experience of working for the Historic Urban Landscape of Gwalior and Orchha as two cities with differing aspirations for recognition. He also mentioned Dharatal’s contribution to nomination of Gwalior City for UNESCO Creative City Network and their collaboration with UNESCO Bangladesh on a project related to climate change, culture and heritage.

A Panel Discussion on ‘Role of Institutions in Defining Regional Strategies for Confluence of Culture and Development,’ was moderated by Prof. Mohammad Toyon, Assistant Professor – School of Business, Woxsen University. The panel included Dr. Rajini Devarajan, Head of Financial Research & Heritage, NIUM, Hyderabad; Kamalika Bose, Founder-Principal of Heritage Synergies India; Ar Nishant Upadhyay, Founder Architect, Dharatal International Heritage expert, UNESCO. The panel concluded that the urban patina and palimpsest must be respected and nurtured for our future generations.

Day two of the conference witnessed a Public Lecture on ‘Urban Design in Historic cores’ and a Round Table Discussion on ‘Prospects and Challenges for the Inscription of Hyderabad’s Heritage as UNESCO World Heritage’ at T-HUB, Hyderabad.

The Round Table Discussion on ‘Prospects, Preparation and Challenges for the Inscription of Hyderabad as UNESCO World Heritage Site’ was moderated by Ar. Nishant Upadhyay and co-moderated by Nithya Khendry, Conservation Architect, NIUM. Eminent experts on Hyderabad’s history and heritage conservation, Vedakumar Manikonda, GSV Surya Narayana, ICOMOS India and Prashant K Lahoti of Kalakriti Art Gallery, Shirish Nanisetti from The Hindu, Ar, SP. Shorey, retired planning officer, HMDA were among the panellists for the round table discussion. The session concluded that geographical limits of the city would need to be identified and a willing and appropriate governmental role would be necessary to formalise such inscription of Hyderabad as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A public lecture by Prof. Peter Bishop on ‘Urban Design in Historic Cores’ was overwhelmed with 200+ attendees and 200+ views on live streaming. Prof. Bishop emphasized on the keys to successful public spaces, including valuing existing assets, nurturing potential, defining needs, and optimizing resource management. He showcased the effective selection process of King’s Cross London’s developer, underscoring the importance of visionary politicians and supportive mayoral offices in projects like ‘Design for London.’

Speaking about the conference, Prof. Abhijit Shirodkar, Dean-School of Architecture & Planning at Woxsen University stated, “Adobe (also known as clay) – from the old mudbrick or earthen construction to the present-day digital experience. Figuratively speaking, we are trying to connect yesterday to today and aim to take it forward to tomorrow. Going a step ahead, ADoBE’24 scheduled in June 2024 will dig into the theme ‘Cities and Inclusivity’, trying to chart out a path for inclusion-centric development of our cities.”

About Woxsen University:

Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities of 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, Sciences and Liberal Arts & Humanities. With 120+ Global Partner Universities and Strong Industry Connect, Woxsen is reckoned as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen is Ranked #101+ Masters in Business Analytics Program, #151+ Masters in Finance Program, #151 Masters in Management Program by QS Business Masters World Ranking, 2024, #12, All India Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2023, Rank #15, All India Top Pvt. B-School, BusinessWorld 2022, and features in India’s Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2023.

Visit woxsen.edu.in for more information.

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Reliance Digital Launches ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day Campaign Celebrating the Many Expressions of Fatherhood

MUMBAI, India, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital has launched ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day campaign to celebrate the many expressions of fatherhood. Built around a simple cultural observation, while “Maa ki Mamta” has long been a part of India’s collective vocabulary, there has never been a word that captures the distinct ways fathers express love, the campaign introduces ‘Baaptaa’ as a tribute to the many shades of fatherhood.

Conceptualised as an original music-led campaign, Baaptaa celebrates fathers not as idealised figures, but as they are experienced in everyday life, protective, dependable, emotional, quirky, practical, occasionally embarrassing, and always present. Through a relatable narrative, the campaign acknowledges the countless ways fathers care for their families, often through actions rather than words.

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At the heart of the campaign is an original music video told from a father’s perspective, capturing the different roles he plays across life’s moments and milestones. The film brings to life the humour, warmth and unspoken affection that characterise father-child relationships, while giving a name to a form of love that many recognise but few have articulated.

The campaign stems from a simple insight: while motherhood has often found expression through familiar phrases and popular references, the unique language of fatherhood has remained largely undefined. Baaptaa seeks to fill that gap by creating a term that reflects the everyday gestures, practical wisdom and quiet sacrifices that fathers make.

Father’s Day communication often leans into familiar emotional territory, but Reliance Digital’s campaign celebrates fathers in a way that feels more culturally authentic and relatable. The idea for ‘Baaptaa’ came from a simple observation — mother’s love has been immortalised in a number of heartfelt, emotional songs, there needed to be an anthem dedicated to dad’s love. And thus was born Baaptaa – a love language that is often awkward, practical, protective, humorous and deeply felt, even if rarely verbalised. It’s a celebration of fatherhood in all its wonderfully imperfect forms immortalized by a song that you won’t be able to stop humming.

Shop for the widest range of electronics at Reliance Digital and thank your father for his Baaptaa.

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Harper Collins Publishers India is Delighted to Announce the Recent Publication of ‘People We Love’ by Preeti Shenoy

NEW DELHI, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HarperCollins Publishers India is delighted to share the recent publication of People We Love by bestselling author Preeti Shenoy. At once tender and sharp, this collection of stories offers intimate, truthful and relatable portraits of the people we cherish, the ones we lose, and the people we become.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The people we love never truly leave our story…

In these tender yet piercing stories, Preeti Shenoy returns to some of her most beloved characters to reveal who they were before they appeared in her bestselling novels It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have.

Aniket, a coder, carries the weight of a longing for Trisha that he cannot bring himself to act on. Nidhi abandons her corporate life to teach pottery, only to discover that clay is far more forgiving than the people she loves. A quiz competition sparks an unlikely romance between Aman and Shruti, one that must withstand parental disapproval and class divides. And Anjali, a journalist, is so busy chasing stories that she almost misses the one unfolding in her own life.

Set against the pulse of contemporary India, People We Love explores the tug-of-war between duty and desire, family and freedom, who we are and who we dare to be. Intimate and deeply felt, these are stories about love that stays, leaves and almost slips away … love that quietly and irrevocably shapes the people we become.

Preeti Shenoy, author, says, “People We Love is a collection of three long stories, prequels to my bestsellers It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have. If you have read those books, you already know how these characters’ stories unfold. But what you don’t know yet is where it all began, the loves they carried, the choices they made, and the people they were before life shaped them into who you met on those pages. Writing these prequels felt like returning to a home I hadn’t realised I missed, and discovering rooms I had never been in before.”

Rashmi Menon, Associate Publisher – HarperCollins India, adds, “Preeti Shenoy has an extraordinary gift for finding the heartbeat of ordinary lives. People We Love is a warm, wise and deeply humane collection of short stories that reunites readers with favourite characters from her bestselling novels It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have, weaving them into fresh, deeply satisfying narratives. These characters feel like people you know, and their journeys will move, comfort and surprise you. This uplifting, thought–provoking collection reminds us why we turn to stories in the first place. We couldn’t be more excited to share it with our readers.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Preeti Shenoy is among the highest-selling authors in India. She was featured on the Forbes longlist of the most influential celebrities in India. Her books include When Love Came Calling, Wake Up Life, Is Calling, Life Is What You Make It, The Rule Breakers, A Hundred Little Flames, It’s All in the Planets, Why We Love the Way We Do, The Secret Wish List, The One You Cannot Have and many others. Her work has been translated into many Indian languages. Preeti is also a motivational speaker, an avid fitness enthusiast, and an artist specializing in portraiture and illustrated journalling. Preeti lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS INDIA

At HarperCollins Publishers India, we believe in telling the best stories and ensuring they reach the widest readership. We publish around 250 new books every year across 10 imprints, adding to a diverse catalogue of more than 3,000 titles in print and digital formats, with an array of genres and voices that ensure there is a book for every reader. Our authors have won some of the most prestigious literary awards, and we are proud to publish many acclaimed writers, alongside new and emerging voices shaping contemporary literature. We are also the publishers of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, winner of the Booker Prize 2008, and Girl in White Cotton by Avni Doshi, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020, and HarperCollins India itself has been awarded “Publisher of the Year” several times. In addition, we represent some of the finest global publishers such as Harvard University Press, Lonely Planet, Oneworld, Nosy Crow, Usborne, and National Geographic Children, bringing Indian readers access to world-class books and ideas. We are also proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, a recognition of our culture, people, and values that make HarperCollins India a truly inspiring workplace. 

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Nandini Tripathi, Manager – Marketing (Commercial)

Email: nandini.tripathi@harpercollins.co.in | Mobile: +91 9718928839

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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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