Manipal Academy Of Higher Education Hosts ETAP-2026, Showcasing Innovations In Applied Physics

Manipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP), a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, organised the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Applied Physics (ETAP-2026) from March 16 to 18, 2026, at Manipal. The conference was organised to mark MIAP’s first anniversary and saw the participation of leading scientists, academicians, industry experts, and researchers across the country. The inaugural session was presided over by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Prof. Indranil Manna, Vice Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, attended as the Chief Guest. In his address, Dr Venkatesh highlighted the importance of applied physics in driving innovation and addressing real-world challenges. Delivering the keynote address on Laser Additive Manufacturing, Prof. Manna emphasised the growing role of advanced manufacturing technologies and the need for stronger collaboration between science, engineering, and industry.

The conference saw an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers from leading institutions. Plenary lectures were delivered by eminent scientists, including Prof. Umesh Waghmare, Prof. A. C. Bhasikuttan, Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana, Prof. Amit Agrawal, Prof. Vijayamohanan K. Pillai, and Dr Nirmal K. Viswanathan. Invited talks by experts such as Dr Saptarshi Basu, Dr Rabibrata Mukherjee, Dr Sangeeta Kale, Dr Renu John, Dr Kanchana V., Dr Bhoje Gowd, and Dr Soumyadip Sett further enriched the programme. The sessions covered a wide range of emerging and significant areas, including quantum materials, nanoscience, photonics, spectroscopy, biomedical diagnostics, energy materials, and thermal management. The conference also included industry talks, highlighting the translation of scientific research into practical applications.

The event witnessed participation from more than 250 delegates, with over 90 poster presentations. These provided an excellent platform for students and young researchers to present their work and engage with experts, promoting meaningful academic exchange and collaboration.

Dr Sajan D. George, Director, Manipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP), expressed satisfaction over the successful conduct of the conference and noted that ETAP-2026 reflects MIAP’s commitment to promoting interdisciplinary research and advancing the practical applications of science.

The valedictory session was graced by the Pro Vice Chancellor, Technology & Science, MAHE, Dr Narayana Sabhahit, who appreciated the organisers for hosting a high-impact scientific event. In his address, Prof. Vijayamohanan K. Pillai underscored the importance of collaboration and sustained scientific inquiry in advancing research and innovation.

The conference was coordinated by Dr Unnikrishnan V. K, Convener, and Dr Suresh D. Kulkarni, Organising Secretary, along with the dedicated efforts of Team MIAP. The event concluded with the distribution of Best Poster Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from the participants.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education:

The 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 (IoE) status. Currently ranked 3rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and enriching campus life, as well as for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent.

Dhan Announces Launch Of The All-New Trading Terminal - DEXT T3, Designed For Super Traders In India

● Built on top of Dhan’s proprietary & ultra-fast trading engine DEXT, the all-new DEXT T3 delivers a native performance with low latency, real-time updates and seamless experience without browser limitations.

● With DEXT T3, users can fully customise the trading terminal, allowing them to add, arrange, resize, and add widgets across single or multiple screens to suit their trading style.

● Seamlessly integrated into the Dhan ecosystem, DEXT T3 enables traders to access all orders, positions, and portfolios in sync across Dhan Web, App, Options Trader, and the terminal itself.

Dhan (www.dhan.co) - one of India’s fastest-growing stock trading & investing platform, has today announced the launch of its highly anticipated trading terminal - DEXT T3, the trading terminal that allows traders to build their own trading experience via built-in modes or customised trading modes.

DEXT T3 is a state-of-the-art trader terminal, built on top of Dhan’s proprietary trading engine DEXT that has been recognised by Amazon AWS as one of the fastest trading engines for retail traders in India, which executes more than 90% of its trades under 20 milliseconds. DEXT T3 terminal brings the same execution capabilities to its trading terminal and allows super traders to design their terminal exactly the way they trade.

DEXT T3 brings a highly customisable trading environment where traders can design their terminal based on their individual workflows. Users can select and arrange widgets such as Charts, Order Book, Option Chain, Watchlist, Positions, and News, and configure them across single or multiple screens to build a setup that mirrors their real trading desk. The terminal also introduces advanced capabilities, including Price Ladder for precision order placement, Time & Sales for real-time trade flow tracking, Volatility Skew for deeper options analysis, Heatmaps directly on charts for faster market context, custom formula creation on watchlists and positions, and colour synchronisation across widgets to maintain visual continuity while navigating multiple instruments.

“For a long time, trading terminals have been built with only a few traders in mind, making them complex by design, heavy on features, and hard to adapt. We built DEXT T3 from scratch with a different belief - Super Traders should be able to build their terminal around how they trade. That’s why DEXT T3 is designed to adapt naturally to real trading setups, including complex, multi-screen workflows, letting traders navigate, organise, and evolve their workspace seamlessly as their needs change” said Pravin Jadhav, Founder and CEO of Dhan.

With a strong focus on high-performance systems, distraction-free workspaces, fast keyboard shortcuts, flexible layouts, and deep customisation, DEXT T3 is designed for traders who demand speed, control, and precision from their trading setup. DEXT T3 will be offered as a fully downloadable terminal for Windows(.exe) and MAC(.dmg), while traders who prefer browser access can use the terminal through dext.dhan.co.

“DEXT is our in-house trading engine built from scratch at Dhan, giving us the freedom to innovate, iterate, and scale without depending on third-party systems. Moving to our own technology stack and infrastructure has dramatically reduced order response times and helped us build one of the fastest trading experiences in the industry. We've always believed that our continued innovation has taken the industry benchmark of technology infrastructure a few notches up. This is the foundation on which we keep reimagining trading experience for Indian traders” said Alok Pandey, CTO and Co-Founder of Dhan.

The DEXT T3 terminal will be offered for free, at no extra cost to users of Dhan. Traders can expect the same fast performance with ultra-low latency and real-time updates, powered by a single Dhan login and seamless syncing of orders, positions, and portfolios across all Dhan platforms, including the DEXT T3.

About Dhan

Dhan (www.dhan.co) is a technology and product-led investment platform built for Long-Term Investors and Super Traders in India. The platform ranks among the Top 10 stock trading platforms by active clients as per NSE and is known for its innovation-first approach to building transparent, high-performance investing experiences and exceptionally fast speeds for trade execution.

Dhan is headquartered in Mumbai and operated by Raise Securities; Dhan is part of Raise Financial Services, a technology-led financial services company that was founded in January 2021 by Startup Leader and Serial Entrepreneur- Pravin Jadhav, along with Alok Pandey, Jay Prakash Gupta, and Raunak Rathi.

Raise Financial Services was recently valued at $1.2 Bn and is backed by Hornbill Capital, MUFG, BEENEXT and 3one4 Capital, along with the best technology entrepreneurs and leaders from the Indian startup ecosystem.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Launches GLIPIQⓇ (Semaglutide) In India, Setting A New Benchmark In Affordability For GLP-1 Therapy

* GLP-1 therapy with weekly treatment starting at ₹325

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Glenmark), a research-led, global pharmaceutical company, today announced the launch of GLIPIQⓇ (semaglutide) in India for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), setting a new benchmark in affordability for GLP-1 therapy and expanding access to advanced diabetes treatment for patients.GLIPIQⓇ is available in both vial and pre-filled pen formulations. The product has been approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) following a multicentre, randomised, comparative, active-controlled, open-label Phase III clinical study conducted in India, demonstrating favourable efficacy and safety outcomes in Indian patients with Type 2 diabetes.

The expected weekly cost of treatment with GLIPIQⓇ vials range from ₹325 to ₹440, significantly lowering the cost barrier to initiate GLP-1 therapy in India and establishing a more affordable entry point into this class of treatment. In addition to vials, GLIPIQⓇ is also available in pre-filled pen format, offering convenience of self-dosing for long-term therapy. Together, the two formats – vial and pen – enable a structured treatment pathway. This approach supports continuity of care, improved adherence, and sustained treatment outcomes. Both presentations are available in strengths of 2 mg/1.5 mL, 4 mg/3 mL, and 8 mg/3 mL.

Glenmark is also introducing ‘Sankalp’, a patient support program (PSP) designed to support therapy initiations, improve comfort with injectable treatment, and enable long-term adherence. This reflects Glenmark’s commitment to not just improving affordability but enabling patients to stay on therapy and achieve better health outcomes.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Alok Malik, President and Business Head, India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., said, “Affordability is one of the biggest barriers to initiating advanced diabetes therapy in India. With GLIPIQⓇ, we are setting a new benchmark in affordability for GLP-1 therapy, with weekly treatment starting at ₹325. The vial-based format enables us to offer a more affordable option while supporting clinically guided initiation and flexible dosing. Building on our experience in the GLP-1 category, including Lirafit™ (Liraglutide), and supported by our ‘Sankalp’ program, we aim to help more patients access, initiate, and continue therapy over time.”

MAHE Introduces ‘MAGIC’ To Power AI-Driven Academic And Administrative Transformation

* Initiative aims to deploy 50+ AI agents across academic and administrative systems over the next two years

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, today announced the launch of MAGIC (MAHE Agentic Intelligent Console), a major step in its digital transformation journey designed to introduce AI-powered agentic systems across both academic and administrative ecosystems of the university. The launch of MAHE MAGIC marks a significant milestone in MAHE’s technology-driven evolution. The MAGIC platform represents the university’s transition from traditional reactive digital systems to proactive AI-enabled systems, enabling automation, intelligent insights, and improved decision-making for faculty, students, and administrators. The initiative builds on MAHE’s digital transformation program initiated in 2023 to modernise institutional processes and services.

The initiative is being implemented by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in collaboration with leading global technology partners, including Microsoft, Salesforce, Deloitte, PwC, and Hitachi.

Senior leadership from MAHE, technology partners, faculty representatives, and administrative teams participated in the initiative rollout and strategic discussions around the adoption of AI-driven platforms in higher education.

MAGIC is designed to introduce intelligent AI agents across critical university functions. The system will initially deploy five AI agents within the Student Life Cycle Management (SLCM) platform, enabling automated support for routine academic processes such as timetable creation, attendance management, exam planning, and performance insights. Beyond academics, AI agents will also transform operational workflows across admissions, procurement, finance, HR, and support services, helping reduce processing time, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience.

The platform will also introduce research-support agents capable of scanning academic databases, summarising literature, and suggesting citations, enabling researchers to focus on innovation rather than administrative tasks.

"In addition, AI-driven systems will support prospective students by streamlining admissions and application processing, and offering selective candidate issuance within minutes." AI-powered support agents will also provide 24/7 assistance, reducing wait times and improving response efficiency.

MAHE plans to deploy more than 50 AI agents across academic and administrative functions over the next two years, creating an integrated AI ecosystem within the university.

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said, “MAGIC represents a transformative step in our digital evolution. By integrating agentic AI across our academic and administrative ecosystems, we aim to create a proactive and intelligent university environment where technology supports both educators and learners in achieving excellence.”

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, South Asia at Salesforce, said, “The integration of AI agents within higher education institutions like MAHE showcases the potential of intelligent digital platforms to transform learning, research, and institutional operations. We are proud to support MAHE in building an AI-driven ecosystem that empowers students, faculty, and administrators.”

Ashwin Ballal, Leader, Deloitte India, said, “MAHE’s MAGIC initiative represents a forward-looking step in the digital evolution of higher education institutions. By integrating agentic AI into core academic and administrative systems, MAHE is building a scalable, intelligent ecosystem that enhances efficiency, decision-making, and the user experience for students, faculty, and administrators. We are proud to support MAHE in this transformative journey.”

With the launch of MAGIC, MAHE is strengthening its position as a technology-driven global university, advancing towards a future where AI, automation, and emerging technologies such as quantum computing will play a central role in higher education.

The initiative reinforces MAHE’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and enhanced academic experiences, enabling students and faculty to collaborate with intelligent systems and shaping a new model for digitally empowered universities.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education:

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University, offering over 400 specialisations across Health Sciences, Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Technology & Science. MAHE operates through its constituent institutions across campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai.

Renowned for its academic excellence, world-class infrastructure, and impactful research contributions, MAHE has earned strong national and international recognition. In 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, conferred MAHE with the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 3rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE continues to be a preferred destination for students seeking a transformative learning experience and vibrant campus life, as well as for national and multinational organisations seeking top talent.  

Wipro Launches Wipro AI-DC Solution To Accelerate Enterprise‑Scale AI Adoption And Transform Customer Experience

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced the launch of its Wipro AI-Data Center (DC) solution, a standardized and secure stack designed to accelerate enterprise‑scale AI adoption, while modernizing core data center environments and transforming customer experience operations.

The Wipro AI-DC solution integrates NVIDIA’s AI Enterprise within Wipro Intelligence™ to deliver a unified suite of AI-enabled solutions and transformative offerings. This collaboration enables organizations to move beyond isolated AI pilots to production‑grade, enterprise‑wide AI deployment.

“Customer experience transformation requires AI solutions that are scalable, secure, and infrastructure‑ready,” said Satish Yadavalli, Global Business Head – Cloud, Infrastructure and Security Services, Wipro Limited. “With the launch of our NVIDIA-powered AI-DC solution, we will be able to support organizations in modernizing their data centers while preparing for AI‑native workloads and helping them securely deploy and manage AI solutions across business functions. At the core of the AI-DC solution is Wipro Intelligence™ integrated with NVIDIA AI Enterprise, which will further enable us to orchestrate, govern, and scale NVIDIA‑powered AI across real‑world environments.”

John Fanelli, Vice President, Enterprise Software, NVIDIA, said, “Enterprises face the challenge of securely moving AI from proof-of-concept to a production reality that is fully integrated into their core data center operations. The Wipro AI-DC solution delivers the operational model, governance and secure scaling capabilities required for businesses to industrialize intelligence across their entire organization.”

The Wipro AI-DC solution will also be leveraged to power a next‑generation, AI‑driven contact center agent assist solution. Powered by NVIDIA NeMo™ and GPU‑accelerated inference, the solution will ensure low‑latency, high‑performance AI across distributed enterprise environments, enabling consistent and scalable customer experience outcomes. The solution will deliver real‑time transcription and contextual summarization, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)‑based knowledge assistance, next‑best‑action recommendations, sentiment‑aware engagement insights, and automated post‑call documentation with compliance tracking.

Wipro Partner Labs, an integral part of the Wipro Innovation Network, forms the core of Wipro’s AI-powered offerings. This supports an ecosystem, developed by Wipro on NVIDIA, that extends AI enablement and scaling across enterprises. This collaborative model empowers rapid co‑creation and deployment of enterprise and edge AI use cases, enabling organizations to move innovations seamlessly from concept to production at scale. Powered by Wipro Intelligence™ and NVIDIA-accelerated AI, Partner Labs support enterprises in operationalizing and deploying secure, high‑performance AI solutions across both core and edge environments, ensuring robust and scalable outcomes for diverse business needs.

The Wipro AI-DC solution is available globally across industries including telecommunications, banking and financial services, retail, and healthcare, reinforcing Wipro’s leadership in AI‑led infrastructure and data center transformation services.

About Wipro Limited

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our consulting-led approach and the Wipro Intelligence™ unified suite of AI-powered platforms, solutions and transformative offerings, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions to build intelligent and sustainable businesses. The Wipro Innovation Network–part of the Wipro Intelligence™ suite–underpins our commitment to client-centric co-innovation and co-creation by bringing together capabilities from the innovation labs and partner labs, academia, and global tech communities. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery Strengthens Presence In Karnataka With Fourth Store In Bangalore

* Expanding its footprint in Bangalore with a new destination on Dickenson Road

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, continues its steady national growth with the launch of its new store in Bangalore, located on Dickenson Road. Marking the brand’s fourth store in the city, the opening further strengthens Indriya’s presence in Karnataka and reflects the brand’s ongoing expansion across key metropolitan markets in India.

Bangalore is recognised for its vibrant retail landscape and strong demand for contemporary as well as traditional jewellery. Dickenson Road, located in a prominent retail district of the city, is known for its bustling commercial activity and accessibility, making it an ideal setting for Indriya to bring its signature jewellery experience closer to customers seeking distinctive and thoughtfully designed pieces.

The store showcases more than 32,000 thoughtfully curated designs in gold, polki, and diamond across bridal, festive, contemporary, and everyday jewellery collections. Enhancing the in-store experience are dedicated spaces such as an exclusive bridal lounge and a specialised kaarigari room, offering customers a closer look at the craftsmanship and artistry behind each creation. Designed to reflect Indriya’s design-led philosophy, the store brings together refined interiors with a seamless and immersive jewellery retail experience.

With this launch, Indriya continues to strengthen its presence across India. The brand operates stores across major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Patna, Indore, and Lucknow, alongside a steadily expanding footprint in emerging urban markets—further reinforcing its position as a fast-growing national jewellery brand backed by the Aditya Birla Group.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sandeep Kohli, CEO, Indriya, said, “Bangalore has been an important market for us, with customers who value craftsmanship and design in fine jewellery. With our fourth store in the city, we are excited to deepen our engagement with customers and offer them a jewellery destination that celebrates artistry and thoughtful design. As we continue expanding across India, our focus remains on delivering exceptional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and a memorable jewellery-buying experience.”

With the Aditya Birla Group’s legacy of trust and excellence, Indriya continues to strengthen its presence across India, including South India, delivering design-led jewellery collections and immersive retail experiences to customers.

Joyalukkas Unveils Its Second Showroom In Mangaluru With A Grand Opening Celebration

The world's favourite jeweller expands its footprint in coastal Karnataka, offering a world-class retail experience and an exclusive Flat 40% off on making charges until 5th April.

The world's favourite jeweller, Joyalukkas, is all set to unveil its second showroom in the coastal city of Mangaluru with a grand opening celebration. This brand-new, state-of-the-art store showcases the signature elegance of Joyalukkas and is thoughtfully designed with premium facilities to offer an immersive and world-class jewellery shopping experience. The much-awaited launch will take place on Friday, 20 March, at 11 AM.

Designed with customer comfort in mind, the new showroom features contemporary interiorsand spacious layouts, with dedicated sections across multiple floors showcasing a diverse range of jewellery categories. Combined with personalised service and international retail standards, Joyalukkas aims to redefine the jewellery shopping experience for patrons in Mangaluru. Joyalukkas has announced an exciting flat 40% Off on all making charges to celebrate the opening up to 5th April

“At Joyalukkas, our mission has always been to bring the finest jewellery designs to every home. We are truly delighted to open our second showroom in Mangaluru, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions. This new store reflects the elegance and sophistication our customers have come to expect from us, offering not just a wide range of premium collections but also a shopping experience that is truly world-class.

Photo Caption: The World’s Favourite Jeweller, Joyalukkas inaugurated the grand new Second showroom in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The Showroom has been Inaugurated by Mr. U. T. Khader (Speaker- Karnataka Legislative Assembly) in the presence of Nithya Ram (Celebrity Actress), Smt. Poornima (Corporator-Central Ward), Mr.Thomas Mathew (Executive Director, Joyalukkas), Anish Varghese (Head-Marketing, Joyalukkas), Rajesh Krishnan (Head-Retail, Joyalukkas) and other dignitaries.