Author: Faisal Mahmood

In a move that could redefine the trajectory of India’s higher education and technology ecosystem, Galgotias University has invested and deployed more than INR 350 crore toward artificial intelligence, marking the largest AI investment ever made by a private university in India. The scale, speed, and intent behind this initiative signal a clear shift in how private institutions can contribute to national technological leadership.   Built for scale, research, and impact—Galgotias University’s Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Block driving the next wave of AI talent At the center of this landmark investment is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art AI complex designed to…

The Union Budget 2026-27 has given infrastructure a pivotal role in economic growth, and this has created a conducive environment for the growth of the real estate sector. The increased government spending on infrastructure, the renewed focus on future-ready infrastructure, and the efforts to develop Tier II and Tier III cities while setting aside a corpus of Rs. 5000 crores under City Economic Region plan for each city including temple towns, are an indication of the government’s intentions to develop growth hubs beyond the metros. For developers, this has created greater clarity on connectivity, urban development, and planned development, and…

SRM University-AP inks a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JK Srivastava Hynfra P.S.A. Ltd to strengthen green hydrogen research and innovation, aligned with Andhra Pradesh’s goal to become India’s Green Hydrogen Hub by 2030. The university, in collaboration with JK Srivastava Group, will establish a Centre of Excellence in Hydrogen Technologies for research, academic, and scientific knowledge exchange in the field of Green Hydrogen Technologies.   JK Srivastava, Founder & Chairman, JK Srivastava Hynfra P.S.A. Ltd and Dr R Premkumar, Registrar, SRM University-AP Signing the MoU   This initiative falls under the Andhra Pradesh state’s 2030 goal of producing 1.5…

Aqylon Nexus Limited (BSE: 530943) (NSE: SABTNL) (formerly known as Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited), a publicly listed Indian company focused on next-generation digital infrastructure, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MBuzz Technologies, Middle East, a global technology solutions provider and an NVIDIA AI Factory Partner, to explore opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI-ready hyperscale data centres, and AI cloud infrastructure.   Tapping into India’s Rapidly Growing AI & Data Centre Market India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for AI adoption, hyperscale data centres, and cloud-based computing, driven by enterprise digital transformation, data localisation…

Delhi Public School, Visakhapatnam, recently conducted a professional development session for its teaching faculty, focusing on Assessment for Learning (AfL) and data-driven teaching strategies for K–12 education. The session was led by Mourya Viswanadha, an education professional working at the intersection of teaching, learning, and educational technology, reinforcing the school’s continued emphasis on reflective teaching practices and future-ready education.   Teachers at DPS Visakhapatnam participate in a reflective professional learning session focused on Assessment for Learning The interactive session brought together teachers from DPS Anandapuram and DPS Lawsons Bay Colony, creating a collaborative platform to examine how assessment can move…

Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet has successfully performed a highly complex and rare TAVR-in-TAVR-in-SAVR procedure with bioprosthetic valve fracture on a 78-year-old patient, marking one of the first such procedures in the world. The advanced transcatheter intervention was undertaken to treat a repeatedly failing heart valve in a patient with a long and challenging history of aortic valve disease.   Dr R Ananthraman, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, and Dr Aravindan Sevaraj, Co-Founder & Executive Director, with cardiology and radiology teams at Kauvery Hospital The patient was first diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart’s main valve narrows and restricts…

BJP National Spokesperson Tuhin A. Sinha recently visited Haryana-based Parashar Future Defence Technologies and Parashar Industries, engaging with the company’s indigenous drone manufacturing capabilities and its growing role in India’s defence manufacturing and high-technology MSME ecosystem.   BJP National Spokesperson Tuhin A. Sinha interacting with Nagender Parashar, Director, Parashar Industries The visit assumes particular significance in the backdrop of the Union Budget presented post Operation Sindoor, which has accorded Defence Services an unprecedented allocation of INR 7.85 lakh crore for FY 2026–27. This represents 2% of the estimated GDP for the coming financial year and reflects a 15.19% increase over…

Jamnabai Narsee School, GIFT City was transformed into a vibrant epicentre of sporting & cultural excellence as it proudly hosted Quintessence 4.0   Trustee Mr. Sujay Jairaj, Trustee Ms. Minal Thacker , Mr. Maniesh Paul & Ms.Isha Koppikar at the opening of Quintessence 4.0 at Jamnabai Narsee School, Gift City   Quintessence @quintessence_intraschoolfest is an intra-school festival, thoughtfully envisioned by Trustee Mr. Sujay Jairaj. It serves as a distinguished collaborative platform that unites students from five eminent institutions: Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai and GIFT City, Jamnabai Narsee International School Mumbai;and Chatrabhuj Narsee School Mumbai and Pune, fostering excellence and shared purpose.…

BPTP Capital City, developed by BPTP, one of North India’s leading real estate developers, has been awarded the WELL Core Platinum Certification, the highest level under the globally recognised WELL Building Standard. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the project’s sustainability roadmap and reinforces its commitment to people-first, wellness-driven design. BPTP Capital City Achieves WELL Core Platinum Certification   Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), USA, the WELL Building Standard is a leading global framework that prioritises human health, comfort, and well-being within built environments. The certification evaluates buildings across critical parameters including air quality, water, lighting, thermal…

Student-built innovations addressing everyday challenges in health, safety, sustainability, and clean energy were recognised at SPARC 2026, a national-level student innovation finale curated by Tan90 Education and held in Bengaluru on Sunday, February 1, 2026.   Winners of the SPARC 2026 national-level competition along with Chief Guest Kumari Shibulal at the grand finale held in Bengaluru on February 1st   Top honours at the event were awarded to Siri MS from Vagdevi Vilas School, Bidadi, Mysore Road, Karnataka, who showcased an eco-friendly sanitary pad made from natural absorbent materials; and Shardul Prakash Deshinge from VK Mate High School, Chinchwad, Pune,…