With AI reshaping classrooms, assessments, and school leadership worldwide, Oakridge International School, Gachibowli, recently hosted “Leading with AI: Shaping the Future of Education,” a first-of-its-kind conference for educators across Hyderabad. The conference brought together senior leadership from leading schools across Hyderabad to explore how Artificial Intelligence can be used meaningfully and responsibly to transform teaching, learning and leadership.

Participants collaborate on innovative, AI-powered approaches to teaching at Oakridge Gachibowli’s leadership conference

The conference featured a high-impact keynote and workshop by international leadership coach Ann Palmer, who guided delegates through practical frameworks on AI-enabled leadership, change management, and preparing students for an AI-powered future.

“We explored leadership in the context of our school, with staff diving deeper into their roles, reflecting, setting intentions and actions to make leadership more visible across school. We focused on AI in education the myths, realities, anxieties, and how to use AI sustainably while keeping data protection, organic thinking, and student safety in mind,” Dipika Rao, Principal, Oakridge International School, Gachibowli.

Designed as a working forum rather than a conventional seminar, the conference gave delegates the opportunity to understand global trends in AI in education and their implications for Indian schools, explore real classroom use cases spanning personalised learning, assessment, and data-informed decision-making, reflect on ethics, wellbeing and safeguarding considerations around use of AI in schools, network and collaborate with peers on shared challenges and opportunities. 

“In this changing framework of AI, leaders need to develop skills to steer the community safely while incorporating AI practices in school. Collaboration between industry and schools can replace fear with enthusiasm and positivity as we walk into the future together,” Added Dipika Rao.

A highlight of the conference was Ann Palmer’s session on meaningful AI leadership, where she urged school leaders to move beyond viewing AI as a “tool” and instead treat it as a catalyst for rethinking pedagogy, leadership culture and school operations. Delegates explored how AI can support differentiated instruction, reduce teacher workload in planning and assessments, and help schools design more intentional student wellbeing strategies.

“The key is recognising the potential that AI brings along. As lead learners, we have to understand its capabilities and embrace technology now. I hope Oakridge will adapt and evolve its leadership within AI framework to be the leaders in education fraternity. I’ve chosen to come to Oakridge because they have fabulous staff and considerable potential, and I look forward to seeing how leadership training transforms practice and impacts children, leaders, parents, and everyone in the school,” said Ann Palmer, international leadership coach and keynote speaker for the conference.

The conference also highlighted Oakridge Gachibowli’s journey toward AI readiness, with purposeful use of digital tools to personalise learning and support student growth. Platforms such as Raz-Plus, ManageBac, Turnitin, Revision Village, New Scientist, CPOMS, JSTOR and JCS Online are integrated across year levels to build literacy, track progress, encourage academic honesty, support wellbeing, and connect learners to global resources.

With Leading with AI: Shaping the Future of Education, Oakridge Gachibowli has taken a significant step in convening Hyderabad’s education leaders around a shared agenda, ensuring that AI serves as a force for deeper learning, greater inclusion, and future-ready skills for every child.

About Nord Anglia Education
As a leading international schools organisation, we’re shaping a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who graduate from our schools with everything they need for success, whatever they choose to be or do in life.

Our strong academic foundations combine world-class teaching and curricula with cutting-edge technology and facilities, creating learning experiences like no other. Inside and outside of the classroom, we inspire our students to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

No two children learn the same way, which is why our schools around the world personalise learning to what works best for every student. Inspired by our high-quality teachers, our students achieve outstanding academic results and go on to study at the world’s top universities.

Our Nord Anglia global family includes 89 day and boarding schools in 37 countries, teaching over 100,000 students from ages 3 to 18.

To learn more or apply for a place for your child at one of our schools, go to www.nordangliaeducation.com. 

Today, Shreyas Shibulal (son of Infosys Limited Co-founder and Former CEO, SD Shibulal) announced that he and his wife, Bhairavi Madhusudhan Shibulal, have sold a portion of their holding in Infosys Limited on the stock exchanges over the last two days (December 10-11, 2025).

The sale was executed by Cholamandalam Securities Limited as the Sole Broker.

The Co-founders of Infosys Limited have nurtured the company for over three decades, transforming it into one of the most professionally-run companies in India with a global presence. Proceeds from the partial stake monetization will be utilized for a combination of personal and philanthropic activities.

This press release is for information purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the shares described herein. The shares have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “US Securities Act”), or in any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the US Securities Act. There has not been and there will not be any public offering of the shares in the United States. 

• Content creators worldwide are encouraged to submit their acts-of-kindness videos before 15 December 2025 to join the global 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign, organised in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and MrBeast 

• The top 10 creators will be announced at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering of digital creators, taking place in Dubai from 9-11 January 2026 

• They will then travel to Ghana with MrBeast to help build an entire village, transforming lives for generations to come – with the journey shared on MrBeast’s YouTube channel 

Education pioneer Sunny Varkey, Founder of GEMS Education and the Varkey Foundation, has today called on content creators to submit their entries for the ‘1 Billion Acts of Kindness’ campaign, ahead of the 15 December deadline. The groundbreaking movement, launched in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, philanthropist and creator MrBeast, and the 1 Billion Followers Summit, aims to inspire one billion acts of kindness worldwide and amplify social impact through education, empowerment, and community development.

The campaign encourages content creators across the globe to mobilise their audiences and spotlight real stories of compassion – such as volunteering at a local shelter, visiting a care home, donating blood, or raising awareness for a local charity. 

Creators can participate by posting videos of their acts of kindness and social impact work on their platforms, using the hashtags #1BillionSummit #1BKindness and tagging @1billionsummit @varkeyfdn @mrbeast @mbrinitiatives. They must then submit their posts through the official campaign page before 15 December 2025. Submissions will be evaluated by the 1 Billion Followers Summit, MBRGI, the Varkey Foundation, and Beast Industries.  

At the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai – taking place 9-11 January 2026 – MrBeast will announce the top 10 content creators chosen to join him on the ground in Ghana. There, they will help build a village – which will include schools, clean water, and access to life-saving healthcare – to transform the lives of future generations to come. Their journey will be shared on MrBeast’s YouTube channel – which counts over 450 million subscribers – to inspire others around the world to take action in their communities and beyond. 

The 1 Billion Followers Summit is the world’s largest gathering of digital creators. In 2025, it welcomed creators representing over 2.3 billion followers, making it the ideal platform to mobilise a movement of this scale. Organised by the UAE Government Media Office, the summit explores how new media can drive positive societal change and fuel sustainable economic growth for nations. It is a key component of the Emirates’ drive to foster a vibrant content creator community. 

Sunny Varkey – Founder of the Varkey Foundation

Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation, said, “Education is the greatest gift we can give – it transforms lives, families, and entire communities. Through this campaign, we want to celebrate stories of kindness and compassion, and showcase the many imaginative ways education can open doors, create hope, and expand opportunity. That’s why I’m calling on content creators everywhere to step forward, share their acts of kindness, and use their platforms to help ignite a global movement for good. 

 “By uplifting inspiring creators and their stories, we aim to remind the world that even small acts of compassion can spark extraordinary change. We’re proud to share our expertise and support the projects that will grow from this global movement for good.” 

At the heart of this initiative is the Varkey Foundation’s decades-long expertise in delivering quality education to underserved communities. Through global programmes such as the Global Teacher Prize, Global Student Prize, and Global Schools Prize, the Foundation has helped elevate the transformative power of education and amplify the voices of those driving change in classrooms and communities. This campaign builds on that legacy – championing compassion, community action, and the belief that every individual has the power to make a difference. 

Notes for editors 

About the Varkey Foundation 

The Varkey Foundation, founded by education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey, believes every child deserves a vibrant, stimulating learning environment that awakens and supports their full potential. The foundation believes nothing is more important to achieving this than the passion and quality of teachers. They support global teaching capacity and seed excellence and innovation in the next generation of educators. They founded the Global Teacher Prize to celebrate the incredible work of educators worldwide—now joined by the Global Student Prize and Global Schools Prize, completing a powerful trilogy honouring teachers, learners, and schools as forces of innovation and change.

For further details: www.varkeyfoundation.org   

About GEMS Education 

GEMS Education is one of the world’s leading private K-12 education providers, educating more than 200,000 students from 176+ nationalities across its global network of owned and managed schools. With nearly half a million alumni, GEMS has built a legacy of impact that spans generations and continents. 

Established in Dubai in 1959, GEMS remains a family-founded and family-led organisation, guided by its visionary founder and chairman Sunny Varkey, and his sons Dino Varkey (Group CEO) and Jay Varkey (Deputy Group CEO). 

With a focus on delivering high-quality education to students from all walks of life, GEMS offers a wide range of curricula and learning pathways. Each year, GEMS students graduate into the world’s top universities, including all eight Ivy League institutions and every UK Russell Group university, and go on to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers in every sector. 

Through its expanding school network and philanthropic initiatives, GEMS is committed to its mission: to put a quality education within reach of every learner, everywhere. 

Learn more at www.gemseducation.com 

About Beast Industries 

Founded by YouTube creator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast), Beast Industries is a global entertainment powerhouse known for its groundbreaking content, viral challenges, and large-scale philanthropic initiatives. With over 450 million subscribers, MrBeast became the most-subscribed YouTube channel in the world in June 2024 and now generates more than 2 billion views each month. The Prime Video series Beast Games became the streamer’s most-watched unscripted series ever and broke 44 Guinness World Records, further cementing MrBeast’s impact beyond digital platforms. Season 2 of Beast Games is out on January 7, 2026. Donaldson was named the #1 creator on Forbes’ 2025 Top Creators List and has been featured on both the TIME 100 and the inaugural TIME 100 Climate list. In 2022, he launched Feastables, a snack brand that quickly became one of the fastest-growing CPG companies in history. A leader in digital-first philanthropy, Donaldson has spearheaded major global campaigns, including #TeamTrees, which raised over $23 million to plant 23 million trees, #TeamSeas, which removed 30 million pounds of waste from oceans, rivers, and beaches, and #TeamWater, which raised over $40 million to provide clean water to people around the world. In 2020, he founded Beast Philanthropy, a 501(c)(3).

About the 1 Billion Followers Summit 

With a goal of reaching over a billion people worldwide, the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creator economy, organised by the UAE Government Media Office, brings together top global social media influencers across all online platforms. The summit explores how new media can drive positive societal change and fuel sustainable economic growth for nations. It is a key component of the Emirates’ drive to foster a vibrant content creator community. Alongside business support services, and a globally connected, secure multinational environment, the UAE has committed resources and facilities specifically to fostering content creation, including a million-dollar content creator award being announced at the summit, which takes place from 9 to 11 January 2026.

For more information, please visit www.1billionsummit.com  

Glow by Kirtilals concluded its nationwide ‘Nature & Dreams’ Drawing Competition, inviting children aged 5 to 14 to illustrate their vision of nature and the world they dream of. Submissions from across south reflected vibrant imagination and fresh perspectives.

Glow by Kirtilals “Dazzle and Draw” contest Winners

After a detailed review, three young artists were selected across each Glow stores and Online:

• First Award: The winning child received a one-of-a-kind diamond jewellery piece crafted by the Glow design studio.

• Second & Third Awards: The finalists received premium Piano Players to encourage their creative pursuits.

The contest was conducted under Lil Dazzle, the brand’s kids-focused initiative, reinforcing Glow by Kirtilals’ commitment to nurturing young creativity and building meaningful engagements with families.

In parallel, the brand unveiled The Necklace Edit, a contemporary collection of diamond necklaces featuring refined silhouettes and modern craftsmanship. To mark the launch, Glow by Kirtilals announced a special 30% offer on Diamonds, giving customers exceptional value on thoughtfully designed pieces.

As a brand shaped for Gen Z, Glow by Kirtilals continues to blend expressive design, youthful modernity, and fine craftsmanship—creating jewellery and experiences that resonate with today’s generation.

For more information or to explore the collection, visit the Glow by Kirtilals showroom and also shop online at www.glowjewels.com.

SecureAuth, a leader in AI-driven identity security, today announced the appointment of Geoffrey Mattson as Chief Executive Officer. Mattson’s appointment marks the beginning of the company’s next phase of growth as enterprises confront a rapid rise in AI agents with real authority, a shift that is increasing the complexity of business relationships and driving urgent demand for modern identity security.
 

Geoffrey Mattson, Chief Executive Officer, SecureAuth
 

The Board of Directors thanks outgoing CEO Joseph Dhanapal, who will remain as a strategic advisor. During his tenure, SecureAuth invested heavily in creating a next generation security platform, featuring our market leading, AI-driven risk engine. With this platform in place, SecureAuth is positioned to capture accelerating demand for identity and access management as agentic AI transforms identity from a static access check into a dynamic control plane for managing complex human, machine, and AI-driven relationships.
 

Mattson is a globally recognized cybersecurity and AI engineer and executive with a track record of scaling high-growth security companies and delivering advanced identity and threat-detection technologies to global enterprises. He previously served as CEO of Xage Security, co-founded and led MistNet.ai (acquired by LogRhythm), and held product and engineering leadership roles at organizations ranging from high-growth startups to Juniper Networks, Huawei, Nortel, and Bell Labs across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. He holds a master’s degree in computer science and is the inventor of multiple patents in AI, cybersecurity, and networking.
 

“Geoff combines deep technical credibility with proven operator experience in exactly the markets where SecureAuth is poised to lead,” said Vik Verma, Chairman of SecureAuth’s Board of Directors. “Identity is no longer just about logging people in; it’s becoming the control plane for how humans, machines, and AI agents collaborate. Geoff has spent his career building and scaling platforms at that intersection of security, networking, and AI. He is the right leader to help customers safely harness the expanding mesh of AI agents, workflows, and services acting on their behalf; and to translate that need into explosive growth for SecureAuth.”
 

SecureAuth delivers AI-driven identity security that continuously evaluates risk and adapts authentication in real time, combining strong protection with a seamless user experience. Its platform spans workforce, customer, and agentic identity across cloud and hybrid environments and includes innovations such as Biometric Continuous Identity Assurance (BCIA) and the Microperimeter Authorizer, which extend Zero Trust controls from human users to AI agents, services, and automated workflows.
 

“SecureAuth is already tackling some of the hardest problems in identity and relationship security, helping organizations move faster, deepen digital relationships, and still know exactly who and what they can trust,” said Geoffrey Mattson, CEO of SecureAuth. “The rise of AI agents is turning identity into a live, continuously updated map of relationships and authority. As enterprises give agents real power to read sensitive data, move money, and change systems, they need a strong identity control plane that can define, delegate, and continuously verify who or what is acting, what they are allowed to do, and on whose behalf. That is exactly what SecureAuth is building. I’m excited to partner with our customers, our team, and our investors to scale that impact worldwide.”
 

For further information, please contact: Kristen Grossi at kristen@talktechcomm.com.
 

About SecureAuth
SecureAuth is an award-winning leader in AI-driven identity security, delivering intelligent, continuous, and frictionless authentication for workforce and customer access. Its platform combines an AI-driven risk engine with innovations such as Biometric Continuous Identity Assurance (BCIA), fine-grained authorization, and the Microperimeter Authorizer that extends Zero Trust protections across human and AI agents and workflows. SecureAuth serves some of the largest organizations in the world, including leading global banks, healthcare organizations and major retailers, authenticating millions of identities every day. The company is shaping the future of identity security for modern digital and AI-powered environments.

Learn more at www.secureauth.com.

Gifting holds its deepest meaning when each piece carries a story, one shaped by craftsmanship, purpose, and cultural richness. Lotus Arts de Vivre gifting edit embodies this sentiment, presenting creations that are as heartfelt as they are luxurious. Whether you’re commemorating a special milestone, honouring a bond, or simply wishing to delight someone you cherish, these unique pieces elevate every occasion. Perfect for celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, housewarmings, festivals, and more.
 

A Thoughtful Gifting Guide by Lotus Arts de Vivre: Curated Pieces to Treasure

Standout pieces include the Galuchat Leather Money Clip with Dragonfish, a bold sterling silver accessory accented with stingray leather perfect to gift your father, the Memory Wire Necklace featuring gold-leaf prayer beads, pearls, and turquoise for a grounded, everyday elegance, and the Bamboo Clutch, hand-painted with whimsical rabbits or dragons and accented with tourmaline to style your look with ease.
 

For the home, the Silver Dragon Tissue Box, Buffalo Horn Bowl, and Teak Wood Bowl with Silver Rabbit bring quiet luxury and symbolic charm, while the Canvas-Painted Bamboo Tray showcases Balinese artistry, perfect for both display and ritual.
 

Every piece reflects LAdV’s philosophy of “slow creation”, blending Eastern heritage with modern sophistication – making this a gifting edit to treasure.
 

With their rich symbolism and exceptional craftsmanship, these creations serve as unforgettable wedding or anniversary gifts.

Shop exclusives at: www.ladv.com and Instagram: www.instagram.com/lotusartsdevivre
 

Lotus Arts de Vivre (LAdV) is a beacon of eclectic luxury, deeply rooted in the timeless traditions of Asian craftsmanship. Established by German-born Rolf von Bueren in the 1960s, LAdV has become synonymous with exceptional artistry, seamlessly blending Eastern heritage with Western sophistication. Rolf, having made Thailand his home, has cultivated a deep appreciation for Thai and Indian cultures, infusing each creation with a unique sense of legacy and global refinement.
 

With flagship boutiques in Thailand, India, and Malaysia and an esteemed presence in Singapore, China, and the USA, Lotus Arts de Vivre remains at the forefront of global luxury. As a vanguard of eclectic artistry, the brand invites collectors and aficionados to explore its world of unparalleled elegance and sophistication.