As India’s employers race to keep pace with an AI-driven transformation of work and as industry studies warn of a widening gap between the skills the economy needs and the talent available. MIT India (Maharashtra Institute of Technology) today brought its flagship Industry–Institute Future Summit (IFS) 2026 to Mumbai, convening over 500 delegates to turn that conversation into collaboration, deal-flow and future-ready talent.

Mahesh Goudar, Digvijay Karad – Group Director, MIT SDE & VGWS; Mangal Prabhat Lodha – Hon. Cabinet Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra; Sheetal Kumar Jain – Corp. Relations, MIT Engg

Addressing the gathering, Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Government of Maharashtra, said, “There is no shortage of jobs in Maharashtra; the real challenge before us is the skill gap. Education and a degree are important, but their value is limited unless they are matched with the skills industry needs. I commend MIT India for its dedication to learning and for the seriousness of its efforts in skill development, and I laud its initiatives in bringing together industry and academia. Government cannot achieve this alone, it is when institutions like MIT work alongside government that real change is driven.”

His remarks came against the backdrop of Maharashtra’s expanding skilling agenda from the modernisation of ITIs into industry-linked skill hubs to large-scale, investment-led job creation across the state.

Mr. Digvijay Karad, Group Director, MIT School of Distance Learning and VGWS, said, “MIT India has spent four decades building an ecosystem, not merely institutions and IFS 2026 is where that ecosystem meets industry, investors and government in one room. We are committed to building the next generation of skilled professionals who will power India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. We will continue to work with industry, with government and with partner institutions to advance our mission of creating the workforce, the entrepreneurs and the value creators of the future. Mumbai was always the right room for this conversation.”

Held at The Taj Lands End, Bandra, MIT INDIA’s IFS 2026, the day-long summit drew CHROs, CXOs, startup founders, investors, academic and technical leaders and student innovators for a structured event spanning panel discussions, round table, hackathon, investor arena, strategic partnership signings and the Mumbai HR Leadership Awards. The inaugural session was graced by Chief Guest Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Government of Maharashtra, with Padma Shri Manoj Joshi, veteran actor, and Shri Yogesh Suresh Patil, Director, Maharashtra State Board of Skill, Vocational Education and Training, as special guests.

The timing is pointed. SHRM’s India Skill Intelligence Report 2026, released in Mumbai earlier this year, found that 45% of organisations now cite AI skills as their single biggest workforce constraint, while the India Skills Report 2026 has flagged a decisive shift in employer preference from degrees towards skills-based hiring with stronger industry–academia linkages identified as central to closing the mismatch. IFS 2026 is built precisely around that linkage.

MIT India’s Mumbai debut extends a convergence model the institution has taken to cities across India. The summit is structured across five verticals; the MIT India Hackathon,Investor Arena, Panel Discussions, Round Tables and the Mumbai HR Leadership Awards. Each of them designed to produce tangible outcomes rather than stage time. 

The Investor Arena delivered stage-aligned matchmaking for ventures from ideation and seed through Series A/B and late-stage growth, supported by curated pitches, private post-pitch meetings and lounge networking. Two cornerstone panels “The Foundation for a Future-Ready Organisation” and “Building Culture in an AI-Driven Workplace” brought together voices from industry, academia and the founder community, while three private round tables enabled senior leaders to hold candid, off-the-record strategy conversations. The summit also featured a dedicated MoU ceremony, marking strategic partnerships between MIT India and leading organisations aimed at building employment pipelines, advancing joint research and establishing co-creation platforms.

The summit concluded with the Mumbai HR Leadership Awards, where a jury of 10–15 leading CHROs recognised excellence across nearly 30 HR and people-strategy categories, underscoring the summit’s premise that the future of work is, first and foremost, a talent question.
 

About MIT India
MIT India is one of India’s leading multi-disciplinary academic ecosystems, encompassing Engineering, Design (Avantika), Law, Management, Health Sciences, and Arts & Commerce. With four decades of institution-building, MIT India operates an incubation and entrepreneurship network that connects student innovation to industry and investor communities. The Industry–Institute Future Summit is MIT India’s flagship annual convergence platform, previously held in Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad.

Ai+ Smartphone today announced the reveal of the Nova 2 Neo 5G and Nova 2 Pro 5G, expanding its Nova Series portfolio and reinforcing their commitment to delivering trusted, accessible, and performance-driven smartphone experiences for Indian consumers.

Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G and Nova 2 Pro 5G 

Designed for different user needs while sharing a common philosophy of design, reliability, and transparency, the Nova2 Neo 5G and Nova2 Pro 5G bring the Nova experience to a broader audience from first-time smartphone users and value-conscious buyers to creators, professionals, and performance-focused upgraders.

In a departure from traditional smartphone launches, Ai+ Smartphones unveiled the devices through “India’s Got Nova”, an entertainment-led launch format hosted by comedian Samay Raina alongside Gadget Guru Rajiv Makhni. The launch combined audience interaction, product demonstrations, live debates, and real-world challenges to showcase the devices in a more authentic and consumer-centric manner.

The reveal also follows Ai+ Smartphones’ recently announced Open Review Program, under which reviewers, creators, journalists, and members of India’s technology community were invited to use, test, challenge, and review the devices before they become commercially available. With no embargoes, no talking points, and no review guidelines, the initiative reflects the company’s belief that trust is earned through transparency and that consumer feedback should help shape products before they reach the market.

Commenting on the reveal, Madhav Sheth, CEO, Ai+ Smartphone & Founder, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, said, “The smartphone market is becoming increasingly diverse, with consumers seeking devices that align with their individual lifestyles, aspirations, and expectations rather than a one-size-fits-all experience. The Nova Series was created to address this shift by bringing together thoughtful design, dependable performance, trusted software, and meaningful innovation within a single portfolio.”

“With the introduction of the Nova 2 Neo and Nova 2 Pro, we are expanding the reach of the Nova Series across a broader spectrum of users from first-time smartphone owners to performance-focused upgraders. At the same time, we wanted the launch itself to reflect the values we stand for. That’s why we chose to involve the community, invite honest feedback, and launch these devices through a format that prioritises real conversations over presentations.” he added.

The Open Review Program received an overwhelming response from the technology community, with hundreds of reviewers, creators, journalists, and technology enthusiasts registering to participate. Feedback from the program will continue to be incorporated as part of Ai+’s broader commitment to transparency, product improvement, and consumer trust.

NOVA 2 NEO: THE SMART ENTRY
The Nova 2 Neo is the most accessible device in the Nova Series, designed to bring the Nova experience of thoughtful design, dependable performance, and trusted software to first-time smartphone users and value-conscious buyers.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, the device features a 6.745-inch HD+ 120Hz display, a 48MP Sony IMX582 AI camera, and an 8MP front camera.

A 6000mAh battery with 18W charging support ensures all-day usage, while expandable storage of up to 2TB, dual SIM 5G, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, IP65 dust and water resistance, and a slim 8.5mm profile make it a highly practical everyday companion.

The Nova 2 Neo runs Android 16-based NxtQuantum OS and includes the NxtPrivacy Dashboard, AI Key support, and a clean software experience designed around user control and transparency.

Available Configurations:

• 4GB + 128GB

• 6GB + 128GB

NOVA 2 PRO: THE PERFORMANCE STATEMENT
Built for creators, professionals, and users seeking a more immersive smartphone experience, the Nova 2 Pro combines elevated design with stronger performance and richer multimedia capabilities.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, the device features a 6.9-inch FHD+ 144Hz punch-hole display with up to 800 nits HBM brightness and a multi-layer cooling system.
Its camera setup includes a 48MP Sony IMX582 AI main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 13MP front camera for content creation and video communication.

The Nova 2 Pro also introduces customisable lights in the back panel for calls, messages, notifications etc, a premium 2.5D glass finish, dual stereo speakers, dual microphones, UFS storage, expandable memory of 1TB, and a 6000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Like the Neo, it runs Android 16-based NxtQuantum OS with the NxtPrivacy Dashboard and advanced AI Key customisation.

Available Configurations:

• 6GB + 128GB

• 8GB + 128GB

Availability
The Nova 2 Neo and Nova 2 Pro will be available on Flipkart and select retail outlets.

*Including Rs1,000  Bank Offer On all Banks(Debit/Credit)

About Ai+ Smartphone
Ai+ Smartphone is a next-generation brand built in India, delivering reliable and high-performance mobile experiences. Powered by NxtQuantum OS, India’s first sovereign mobile operating system. The brand focuses on delivering a clean design, ensuring long battery life, and maintaining trusted software performance, all while keeping prices accessible without compromising the user experience.

From redefining smartphones to pioneering AIoT products as part of the company’s Connected Ecosystem, Ai+ Smartphone is creating a new standard for trust, immersive experience, and accessibility. Rooted in a privacy-first architecture and a commitment to equitable access, Ai+ Smartphone stands for more than specs — it stands for India’s next era of user-owned, future-ready technology.

About NxtQuantum Shift Technologies
NxtQuantum Shift Technologies is a deep-tech Indian company building secure, sovereign digital platforms for a digital-first world. Founded by Madhav Sheth, the company develops NxtQuantum OS, India’s first sovereign operating system, and is committed to building technology that is authored in India and globally competitive.

BPTP is proud to announce that Skynest, a premium residential development in Sector 80, Faridabad, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Landmark High-Rise Development of the Year’ award at the ET NOW Realty Conclave & Awards 2026.

BPTP’s Skynest Wins ‘Landmark High-Rise Development of the Year’ at ET NOW Realty Conclave & Awards 2026

The recognition underscores Skynest’s distinctive positioning within Faridabad’s evolving residential landscape, as the city continues to strengthen its stature as a key real estate destination in the NCR. The project comprises twin residential towers planned to incorporate green building practices along with lifestyle and community amenities, with designated Sky-Nest’s incorporated at multiple levels within the tower elevation to introduce landscaped elements within the built structure. The project rises to an approximate height of 150 metres.

Strategically located in Sector 80, Greater Faridabad, Skynest is accessible from Delhi via the Faridabad Bypass Road (NH-148NA, also known as the DND–Faridabad–KMP Expressway), a spur of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway connecting Delhi (DND & Kalindi Kunj) through Faridabad to the KMP Expressway.

The ET NOW Realty Conclave & Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across India’s real estate sector, recognizing projects that have set new benchmarks in design, quality, execution, and customer value.

Commenting on the achievement, Varun Juneja, Senior Vice President – Design, Execution & Sustainability, BPTP Limited, said, “We are honoured to receive the ‘Landmark High-Rise Development of the Year’ award for Skynest. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating future-ready developments that enhance the urban experience while delivering long-term value to customers and stakeholders. Skynest reflects our approach to residential development in emerging corridors such as Greater Faridabad. The project incorporates design, green features and community infrastructure within a single development framework based on current planning considerations.”

Skynest is supported by a multidisciplinary team of consultants, bringing together global and domestic expertise across design, engineering, and planning. WOW Consultants, a Singapore-based firm, leads the architecture, landscape, and interior design. Matrix supports vertical transportation, while Optimal serves as the structural consultant. Nulty+ leads lighting design, Currie & Brown serves as quantity surveyor, and GreenGineer advises on green building practices, collectively ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, sustainability benchmarks, and execution standards.

This accolade adds to BPTP’s growing portfolio of industry recognitions and reinforces the company’s position as one of North India’s leading real estate developers, focused on delivering high-quality residential and commercial developments across key markets.

About BPTP Limited

BPTP Limited is a real estate developer with over two decades of operations in the Delhi-NCR region. The company has delivered numerous residential and commercial projects across multiple locations in NCR, including group housing, plotted developments, commercial developments, and integrated townships.

VinFast India, the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shriram Finance Limited (SFL), one of India’s largest retail NBFCs, to enhance consumers’ access to financing solutions and support the wider adoption of electric mobility in the country.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Tapan Ghosh (left), CEO of VinFast India along with Mr. Nandagopal R., President & National Business Head – Shriram Green Finance in Gurugram 

Through this partnership, prospective VinFast customers will benefit from Shriram Finance’s tailored financing solutions, including up to 100% on-road funding, attractive interest rates, and flexible repayment options across VinFast’s product portfolio, designed to simplify EV ownership and accelerate adoption. The collaboration will also enable VinFast to leverage Shriram Finance’s extensive pan-India presence, deep expertise in vehicle financing, and strong customer reach across urban, rural, and semi-urban markets.

Shriram Finance is one of India’s largest retail-focused NBFCs, providing lending and other credit solutions alongside traditional banking channels to more than 9 million customers through a nationwide network of over 3,000 branches. Through its green finance initiatives, Shriram Finance shares VinFast’s vision of accelerating the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions across India.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Tapan Ghosh, CEO, VinFast India along with Mr. Nandagopal R., President & National Business Head – Shriram Green Finance.

Mr. Tapan Ghosh, CEO, VinFast India, shared, “India’s transition to electric mobility will be shaped not just by strong products, but by the strength of the ecosystem that supports them. Our partnership with Shriram Finance reflects VinFast’s continued focus on removing barriers to EV adoption by improving financing accessibility and enabling a smoother ownership experience for our customers across markets”

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Nandagopal R., President & National Business Head – Shriram Green Finance, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with VinFast through this strategic MOU, which marks an important step towards strengthening sustainable mobility solutions in India. This association reflects our shared vision to accelerate EV adoption and support the development of a stronger green mobility ecosystem across the country.”

As VinFast continues to strengthen its footprint in India, this partnership marks another important step in the company’s efforts to build a robust EV ecosystem that supports the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility. Following the recent launch of the VF MPV 7, marking VinFast’s entry into the electric MPV segment, the company continues to build strong momentum in the market through strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility and ownership convenience.

With collaborations focused on strengthening financing accessibility, a key enabler of EV adoption, alongside initiatives such as assured resale and structured buyback programmes, VinFast remains committed to making electric mobility more practical, accessible, and convenient for Indian consumers.

About VinFast
VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. 

VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Learn more at: vinfastauto.in
 

About Shriram Finance Limited (SFL)
Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) is one of India’s largest retail NBFCs with a strong nationwide presence and decades of experience in vehicle and MSME financing. The Company offers diversified financial solutions across commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, MSME lending, EV vehicle financing, EV eco system and solar financing segments.

SFL has been actively expanding its Green Finance portfolio with a focus on EV vehicle financing, EV eco system development, sustainable transportation and renewable energy solutions. With its extensive customer reach, strong distribution network and deep market understanding, SFL is well positioned to support India’s transition towards cleaner and greener mobility solutions.

Website: www.shriramfinance.in

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on 11 June in Mexico, the USA and Canada. Then the eyes of the world turned to one of the most famous venues in international football: the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This the is stadium where Pele made history, Diego Maradona scored a goal with the ‘Hand of God’ and millions of fans experienced unforgettable football moments.

At Munich’s Olympic Stadium, fischer fastening technology is used on the visitor platform within the roof structure 

fischer’s fastening technology was used in the modernisation of the historic Estadio Azteca. The stadium will host a total of five matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup – and is also a symbol of the unique blend of sport, emotion and architecture.

For the Estadio Azteca is regarded as a living monument to football history. It was here that Brazil, with Pelé, won the World Cup title in 1970, and here that Diego Maradona led Argentina to the World Cup in 1986. To this day, it remains the only stadium in the world to have hosted two World Cup finals. The legendary ‘Match of the Century’ between Germany and Italy in 1970 also took place there. In addition to football, the stadium has served as a stage for world-famous music stars as well as for Pope John Paul II’s pontifical mass in 1999.

Just as at the Estadio Azteca, fischer has been active worldwide for decades in the construction and modernisation of major stadiums and sports arenas. “Our fastening and system solutions are used where the highest demands are placed on safety, load-bearing capacity and durability – often invisible, but indispensable,” says Alexander Bässler, CEO of the fischer Group of Companies.

Among other projects, fischer was also involved in the famous Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the largest stadium of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The company’s solutions were also used at the Estádio Olímpico do Pará in Belém, Brazil, and at the world-famous River Plate Stadium in Argentina. In Europe, too, fischer is playing a key role in numerous stadium projects – including the stadiums of Tottenham Hotspur and Everton F.C. in England, the Allianz Arena and the Olympic Stadium in Munich.

The Olympic Stadium in Munich also demonstrates how modern fastening technology is becoming increasingly digital: there, intelligent fischer Sensor Bolts continuously monitor the safety-critical fastening points of the visitor platform in the roof structure in real time.

fischer was also involved in the stadiums for the recent FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The company is currently supporting the construction of new arenas for the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, fischer is involved in numerous architectural landmarks of sport worldwide – in the famous ‘Bird’s Nest’ Olympic Stadium in Beijing, among others. In modern stadium projects, numerous fischer solutions are often installed simultaneously: among other things, air-conditioning and ventilation systems, façades, technical infrastructure, reinforcement connections and stadium seats are secured. The company’s systems thus help to transform visionary architecture into safe spaces for millions of people.

“Large stadiums are far more than just buildings – they are places full of emotions, memories and shared experiences. We are proud that our solutions form part of many world-famous arenas,” says Alexander Bassler. With the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will once again become clear how closely technology, architecture and great sporting moments are intertwined with each other – and that innovative fastening solutions play a crucial role behind the scenes.

fischer Group of Companies

The fischer Group of Companies, headquartered in Waldachtal in Germany’s northern Black Forest, generated sales of 1.05 billion euros in 2025 with a worldwide staff of 4,800 employees. The family-owned company runs 51 operational companies worldwide and exports to about 120 countries. It includes the four divisions fischer fixing systems, fischertechnik, fischer Consulting and fischer Electronic Solutions.

fischer fixing systems is the technological market leader in key areas of fixing technology. fischer offers products that deliver technical perfection to a wide range of customers, from do-it-yourselfers to tradespeople to key account partners.

With its construction kits, fischertechnik operates across both the toy market and the education sector. As one of the few toy manufacturers, fischertechnik develops and manufactures its products primarily in Germany.

fischer Consulting evolved from the competence developed in the company itself, which includes the fischer ProcessSystem with its central aim of permanent improvement for the ultimate benefit of the customer. fischer Consulting advises small and medium-sized businesses, government agencies and major companies on their path towards lean and efficient processes.

fischer Electronic Solutions develops and manufactures custom electronic solutions for the industrial and medical sectors, with a focus on long-term partnerships and tailor-made, high-quality solutions. As a partner in innovation, fischer Electronic Solutions is breaking new ground together with its customers to build a successful future.

Online: www.fischer.group.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) through interdisciplinary research and innovation by successfully organizing a two-day National Workshop on “Sanskrit Studies and Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Humanities and Philosophy in India” on June 18–19, 2026. The workshop was organized by the Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) at MAHE Bengaluru Campus.
 

National Workshop on Sanskrit, AI and Digital Humanities
 

The workshop brought together scholars, researchers, technologists, and students from across India to explore the intersections of Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit studies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Humanities. It served as a platform to examine how India’s classical knowledge traditions can contribute to contemporary technological innovation and research.
 

Discussions highlighted the relevance of Sanskrit and Indian intellectual traditions in computational linguistics, natural language processing, knowledge representation, and AI-driven language technologies. Participants also explored how insights from the Indian grammatical tradition can address modern computational challenges.
 

Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Bengaluru, observed, “Sanskrit is far more than a classical language; it is one of humanity’s most sophisticated knowledge systems, encompassing traditions of grammar, logic, philosophy, poetics, mathematics, and scientific inquiry developed with remarkable precision and intellectual rigour. The challenge before us is not simply to connect the ancient with the modern, but to bring these knowledge traditions into meaningful dialogue with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Humanities. At MAHE Bengaluru, we believe innovation is most impactful when technological advancement is guided by cultural depth and scholarly rigour. This workshop reflects our commitment to advancing Indian Knowledge Systems as living traditions that continue to shape the future of research, learning, and knowledge creation.”
 

The programme featured lectures and interactive sessions by experts from leading academic and research institutions across India. Participants gained insights into Sanskrit computational linguistics, AI applications for Indian languages, digital knowledge systems, and the intersections of technology, philosophy, and the humanities. The sessions also fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.
 

A key highlight was the focus on collaborative problem-solving. Experts presented contemporary research challenges at the intersection of Sanskrit studies and AI, encouraging participants to explore innovative and solution-oriented approaches. These discussions strengthened academic networks and generated new ideas for future collaborations in computational linguistics, digital preservation, language technologies, and knowledge engineering.
 

The workshop was organized as part of the academic collaboration between MAHE and SCSVMV, Kanchipuram, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing Sanskrit studies and technology-enabled research. It was guided by the shared vision of the CDH, the Department of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (DLHS), the Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (MISHA), and SCSVMV to promote excellence in Sanskrit studies, Digital Humanities, and Indian Knowledge Systems through interdisciplinary research and academic collaboration.
 

Through initiatives such as this, MAHE Bengaluru Campus continues to strengthen its position as a centre for research and innovation in Digital Humanities and Indian Knowledge Systems, fostering collaborations that connect India’s intellectual heritage with contemporary research and technological advancements.
 

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University. MAHE offers over 400 specialisations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 3rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings, MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and enriching campus life, as well as for national and multinational corporations seeking top talent.

Melento, the AI-powered Contract Intelligence and Lifecycle Management platform transforming how enterprises manage contracts, today announced its inclusion in Forrester’s “The Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms Landscape, Q2 2026.”

The report provides an overview of the global Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) market and profiles notable vendors in the space. CLM vendors help organizations standardize and execute contracts at scale, manage terms and risks, automate obligations, and increase visibility into contract performance and outcomes. Melento was recognized as one of only 31 vendors from various geographies listed in the report.

According to Forrester, CLMs deliver measurable business value at all stages of the lifecycle, especially post signature governance and renewal management. With the adoption of AI, buyers increasingly use CLM platforms to operationalize enterprise risk, enforce accountability, and bridge business strategy with execution.

“We are honored to be recognized in Forrester’s Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms Landscape,” said Krupesh Bhat, CEO of Melento. “As enterprises face increasing pressure to manage risk, accelerate business transactions, and improve governance across their ecosystems, contracts are becoming more than legal documents—they are the foundation of how organizations engage with customers, suppliers, and partners. At Melento, we are helping businesses simplify vendor onboarding, strengthen vendor due diligence, and manage both buyer-side and supplier-side contracting processes through a unified platform. We believe this recognition reflects the growing demand for solutions that combine contract intelligence, governance, and operational execution.”

Melento’s platform enables organizations to streamline contract creation, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, and renewal management while integrating contract intelligence directly into business operations. Increasingly, enterprises are also leveraging the platform to accelerate vendor onboarding, conduct due diligence on third parties, and manage both buy-side and sell-side contractual relationships with greater visibility and control. 

By combining AI-powered contract analysis with workflow automation and enterprise-grade governance, Melento helps legal, procurement, finance, and business teams across 3000+ global brands to accelerate decision-making and reduce risk. 

The inclusion comes at a time when enterprises are increasingly seeking solutions that bridge the gap between contract management and business execution.

For more information about Melento and its AI-powered Contract Lifecycle Management solutions, visit www.melento.ai.

About Melento
Melento (formerly SignDesk) is the world’s first AI-powered collaborative intelligence platform that helps enterprises streamline contracting workflows, improve governance, reduce operational complexity, and unlock strategic insights through automation and AI. They serve 3000+ brands globally, processing over 75mn+ transactions annually. 

Parimatch Sports, a premium, high-quality sportswear brand inspired by the world’s top athletes, has unveiled an exclusive, limited-edition T-shirt titled “Where the Game Lives” inspired by cricketer legend David Warner. His remarkable career is remembered by players and fans for its unstoppable energy and will to win. This limited-edition vibrantly bridges the gap between his qualities as a phenomenal player and a true fan of India’s street cricket culture.

Parimatch Sports Drops Limited T-Shirt Inspired by David Warner

The limited T-Shirt celebrates India’s deep-rooted cricket culture. It shows that true passion wasn’t born under stadium floodlights, but on vibrant streets transformed into pitches by the fans. It captures a living culture where avid players gather from a young age in narrow city lanes, spectators cheer from balconies, and scores are proudly kept in chalk on walls. These everyday moments are brought to life in the custom illustration featured on the back of the T-shirt.

This limited-edition drop is not for sale. Only 20 pieces available
exclusively for the truest fans. Parimatch Sports is giving fans the ultimate chance to win this collectible item through an official Instagram giveaway until June 24. To enter, fans must visit the official Parimatch Sports Instagram page, like the main campaign video, tag their friends, and leave a comment sharing their favorite David Warner moment or their own unforgettable street cricket memory.

As India intensifies its efforts towards cervical cancer prevention through greater awareness and early intervention, creating informed communities has emerged as a national priority.

M3M Foundation facilitates HPV Vaccination for adolescent girls in Nuh, Haryana

Supporting the vision at the grassroots level, M3M Foundation, in collaboration with the Health Department, Haryana, has been driving an extensive HPV awareness campaign across Tauru Block in Nuh district to promote cervical cancer prevention and encourage HPV vaccination among 14-year-old girls.

Taking a pioneering approach towards health communication, M3M Foundation became one of the first CSR organisations in Haryana to design and deploy dedicated HPV awareness Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, developed by SYImpact Consulting. These innovative tools, including interactive Snake & Ladder and Ludo games, flip books, quiz cards, HPV awareness songs, informative reels and AI-powered storytelling modules, have helped make conversations around preventive healthcare more engaging and accessible.

What began as an awareness initiative has now translated into meaningful action. Through sustained mobilisation and community engagement, the campaign has facilitated the vaccination of more than 600 adolescent girls, surpassing its initial targets.

Spread across 84 villages and 54 Gram Panchayats of Tauru Block, including M.P. Ahir, Rathiwas, Khori Kalan, Charora, Padheni, Kalwari, Jaurasi, Shikarpur, Raheri, Chahalka and Jafrabad, among several others, the initiative has conducted over 90 awareness sessions and reached more than 60 government schools. More than 3,000 stakeholders, including school children, mothers, teachers, ASHA workers, health officials and community members, have been mobilised through the campaign.

At the beginning of the initiative, misinformation and social apprehensions posed significant challenges. Concerns regarding infertility, fears of adverse side effects, misleading narratives on social media and religious misconceptions often influenced community perceptions surrounding HPV vaccination.

However, continuous engagement and open dialogue gradually helped build trust among families. While some community members remained hesitant, many others responded positively after understanding the importance of cervical cancer prevention and early vaccination.

Dr. Nihal Singh Solanki, Senior Medical Officer, CHC Tauru, Haryana said, “Community awareness is key to the success of preventive healthcare initiatives. Our collaboration with M3M Foundation has helped strengthen acceptance of HPV vaccination and reach families more effectively at the grassroots level.“

Sharing the experience, one of the beneficiary said, “Initially, we had many doubts after hearing different things from people and social media. But after attending the awareness session, we understood why the vaccine is important. After getting vaccinated, I feel more confident and now encourage other girls to learn about it and make informed decisions for their health.”

Their stories reflect a larger shift taking place across communities, where awareness and dialogue are helping families move beyond fear and make informed healthcare decisions for their daughters.

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee, M3M Foundation, said, “Inspired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of preventive healthcare, we are committed to ensuring that girls in underserved communities receive the right information and access to timely healthcare. Awareness has the power to transform communities and secure a healthier future for the next generation.”

Through its continued partnership with the Health Department, Haryana, M3M Foundation remains committed to strengthening community health systems and ensuring that awareness translates into action, protecting the health and future of young girls across underserved communities.
 

About M3M Foundation
M3M Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group, working across education, health, livelihoods, sports, and environment. With a reach across 22 states and over 1,300 villages, the Foundation has positively impacted more than 5 million lives, driven by a vision of inclusive, sustainable, and transformative nation-building.

Chitkara University has concluded the first edition of the Amplify Leadership Series, a three-day residential faculty development programme for school and college educators. Held on the Chitkara University campus in Punjab and built around the theme “Empowering Educators for a Changing World,” the Amplify Leadership Series brought together close to 300 faculty members, principals and academic leaders for three days of structured learning, collaboration and exchange. Delegates travelled from across India, with several joining from as far as Kuwait, making it one of the first faculty development initiatives of its scale and ambition in the region.

Close to 300 educators from across India and overseas at the first edition of the Amplify Leadership Series, hosted by Chitkara University

“Educators spend their working lives developing others, and they rarely get a programme built entirely around their own growth,” said Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-Founder, Chitkara University. “Amplify was created to give them that space, to think, to question and to lead. The response from this first edition tells us how much such a platform was needed and we intend to keep building on it.“

The Amplify Leadership Series was inaugurated by Dr. Sandhir Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University, who spoke on the need for continuous learning and adaptive leadership in higher education. The opening ceremony featured a live performance by the Swastik Band, setting the tone for the days that followed.

At the heart of the programme were six masterclasses organised around three themes. The first, Leadership and Emerging Technologies, included a practical examination of artificial intelligence in education and the ethical questions it raises for teaching, research and administration. The second, Communication and Collaboration Excellence, focused on the skills that hold academic teams and departments together. The third, Life Skills and Student Career Readiness, addressed how educators can prepare students for employability, entrepreneurship and life beyond the classroom. The sessions were shaped around current trends in education, with an emphasis on leadership capability, self-awareness and practical strategies for team engagement.

As a residential programme, the Amplify Leadership Series also gave participants a shared experience beyond the sessions. A Campus Odyssey offered delegates an insight into life at Chitkara University, while an evening of Sports mania and a Heritage Fashion Show, with participants in ethnic wear, celebrated the colour and richness of India’s living traditions. An evening of entertainment featured stand-up comedian Rajiv Thakur, widely recognised from The Kapil Sharma Show. Throughout the three days, a team of student volunteers supported every delegate, drawing repeated appreciation for the care and professionalism that reflected the culture of the University.

The programme drew strong participation across all three days, with full sessions and consistently positive feedback. Many attendees were themselves school leaders, including chairpersons, principals, vice principals and heads of department, a number of whom noted that the campus, the hospitality and the academic standards at Chitkara University had left a lasting impression.

The first edition of the Amplify Leadership Series concluded with a valedictory session and the distribution of participation certificates. Chitkara University has confirmed that the next edition will take place from 26 to 28 June 2026, and is expected to welcome around 350 educators.

About Chitkara University

Chitkara University is a UGC-recognised and NAAC-accredited private university in North India, with campuses in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, offering career-oriented undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Engineering, Business, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Design, Architecture, Hospitality and emerging technology fields. For Class 11 and 12 students planning higher education, the University provides industry-aligned programs designed to combine academic excellence with practical exposure.

The curriculum emphasises experiential learning through internships, industry projects, research opportunities and global collaborations, supported by modern infrastructure, advanced laboratories, industry mentorship and skill-based training that strengthens student employability. Backed by 2,000+ campus recruiters and 300+ international academic and industry collaborations, students gain strong placement support, international exposure, academic exchange and collaborative research opportunities.

Consistently ranked among leading institutions by national and global frameworks such as NIRF, QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education, the University maintains high academic rigour and industry relevance. With strong corporate partnerships and a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary learning, it prepares students for emerging career opportunities in India and abroad.

For more information, please visit: www.chitkara.edu.in.