Author: Sai Krishna

Bybit Supports Stocks Trading, Giving Eligible Global Users Access to 1,000+ U.S. Stocks and ETFs

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, announced that stocks are now available for trading through Bybit, giving eligible users access to more than 1,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, including Apple (AAPL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Micron Technology (MU) and the Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ).

The development expands Bybit’s multi-asset platform, bringing access to U.S. equities alongside its existing digital asset and traditional market offerings. Eligible users in permitted jurisdictions who have completed the required KYC verification can trade supported U.S. stocks and ETFs using USDC.

“Stocks are an important part of our evolution into The New Financial Platform. Financial markets have long been separated across different products and platforms, but users increasingly expect a more connected experience,” said Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “With stocks now available through Bybit, we are doing more than adding another asset class. We are giving people broader access to financial markets and greater freedom to pursue opportunities.”

Access to the U.S. Stocks and ETFs

Stocks trading enables eligible users to buy and sell supported U.S. stocks and ETFs using USDC, bringing equity exposure into the same environment used for digital assets. Unlike price derivatives or synthetic instruments, Stocks trading gives eligible users an economic interest in the underlying securities they purchase.

Orders are routed through Bybit’s regulated brokerage infrastructure and executed through Alpaca, a U.S. self-clearing broker-dealer and a global leader in agent-first infrastructure. Additionally, the underlying securities are held in custody by Alpaca.

“Bybit’s expansion into U.S. stocks and ETFs is a major step forward in offering its global users a more complete, multi-asset trading experience,” said Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Alpaca. “We’re thrilled to partner with Bybit and help power this next wave of global market access.”

Key features at launch include:

• 1,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs, including widely traded companies with fractional shares available for eligible securities
• Trade with USDC, allowing eligible users to fund stock purchases directly from their Bybit account
• Direct economic exposure to underlying stocks, rather than derivatives or synthetic price exposure
• Allowing users to manage eligible crypto and equity positions within the Bybit ecosystem
• Corporate-action support, including cash and stock dividends and stock splits
• 24/5 trading, providing access during U.S. pre-market, regular and after-hours sessions, subject to product availability
• Zero commission, with no trading commissions charged on eligible stock purchases and sales

Eligible holders of supported U.S. stocks and ETFs can receive the economic benefits associated with their holdings, including cash and stock dividends, subject to applicable security and corporate-action terms. Cash dividends are converted from USD into USDC and credited to the user’s Unified Trading Account (UTA), while stock dividends are reflected directly in the user’s position.

Stock splits are also reflected in users’ holdings in accordance with the applicable corporate action. Voting rights are planned for launch in a future phase.

Building a Broader Multi-Asset Platform

The addition of stock services adds to the exchange’s growing range of products across traditional and digital markets. Alongside crypto spot and derivatives trading, Bybit offers access to traditional markets through its MT5 platform, tokenized equities and TradFi perpetuals.

“We believe the next chapter of finance is one where the walls between crypto and traditional markets no longer exist. Bybit is built to operate in both worlds and proves that tokenizing real-world assets at scale is not a future ambition. It is something we are delivering today,” added Ben.

Disclaimer

Bybit Stocks: Bybit Stocks service is provided by Infra Capital Limited (introducing broker), regulated by the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (GB23202169). US securities clearing,settlement and custody services are provided by Alpaca Securities LLC((dba “Alpaca Clearing”),a FINRA/SIPC member. Some corporate actions may be restricted at this time. Access and ownership subject to the Bybit Stocks Terms & Conditions. Capital at risk – you may get back less than you invested. Please read the Risk Disclosures before investing.

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About Bybit

Bybit is The New Financial Platform.

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Trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, Bybit brings together investing, trading, payments, and wealth-building in a single secure and intelligent ecosystem. Through the combination of AI-powered technology, deep global liquidity, robust security, and transparent operations, Bybit makes global finance more accessible, efficient, and empowering for everyone.

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Mark Your Calendars: Abu Dhabi Unveils Its Spectacular Events Season

From the inaugural Frieze Abu Dhabi and the vibrant NOMAD Abu Dhabi to the thrill of the Formula 1 ® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the iconic Liwa International Festival, Abu Dhabi unveils an electrifying and diverse events calendar.  

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abu Dhabi’s events season is officially underway showcasing more than 40 world-class spectacles that will captivate audiences across the emirate through early 2027. 

Experience Abu Dhabi presents one of its most dynamic and exhilarating entertainment and cultural line up to date. Headline events include the Yasalam After-Race Concerts featuring acts like Lewis Capaldi and Alex Warren alongside performances throughout 2026 by Anyma, Tamer Hosny and Tamer Ashour. These experiences complement major global highlights, including Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Frieze Abu Dhabi. 

Expect a range of events across culture, sport, music, family entertainment and lifestyle experiences, promising unforgettable moments for all. This season also highlights renowned global events, including Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week and UFC alongside major new cultural experiences, including the opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, marking an exciting new chapter for the emirate’s cultural landscape.

Here’s a look at what’s on:

Culture: Art, Heritage and Immersive Experiences

Abu Dhabi’s cultural programme brings together the emirate’s rich heritage and world-class cultural institutions, with landmark exhibitions, immersive experiences, and programmes that invite audiences to discover, engage and connect with culture in new ways.

Unmissable Art and Culture

• Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Returning with new commissions, the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial opens on 23 October in Al Ain Region followed by Abu Dhabi from 15 November, with works remaining on display into 2027. The Biennial brings contemporary art into public spaces across the emirate, creating opportunities for audiences to experience art as part of everyday life.
• Culture Summit Abu Dhabi: Taking place from 8-10 December at Manarat Al Saadiyat and across Saadiyat Cultural District, Culture Summit Abu Dhabi brings together cultural leaders, artists, policymakers and thinkers from around the world. Under the theme Towards a Reimagined Commons, this year’s programme explores the role of culture in shaping shared memories, spaces and futures.
• Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: One of the defining moments of 2026 is the opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on 11 December. Designed by the late Frank Gehry, the new museum on Saadiyat Island will be dedicated to modern and contemporary art, adding another major institution to Saadiyat Cultural District and further strengthening its position as a global destination for culture and the arts.  

Vibrant Cultural Festivals and World-class Fairs

• Traditional Handicrafts Festival: Celebrating the skills and traditions that have shaped Emirati cultural identity, the Traditional Handicrafts Festival brings together master artisans, live craft demonstrations and a vibrant cultural market from 23 October – 11 November. The festival offers audiences an opportunity to discover and engage with these living traditions, while supporting their transmission to new generations.
• NOMAD Abu Dhabi: An immersive international art and design fair, NOMAD Abu Dhabi will take place from 18 – 22 November at Terminal 1 of the Old Abu Dhabi Airport. Bringing together collectors, curators and cultural leaders, the fair showcases collectible design, contemporary art and architecture inside a unique historic setting.
• Frieze Abu Dhabi: Making its debut from 19 – 22 November, Frieze Abu Dhabi marks a new chapter for the emirate’s international art scene. Building on nearly two decades of Abu Dhabi Art, the inaugural fair at Manarat Al Saadiyat will connect Abu Dhabi with Frieze’s global network of galleries, artists and collectors.
• Al Hosn Festival: A renewed celebration of Abu Dhabi’s culture, Al Hosn Festival brings generations together through experiences that reflect the authenticity of Emirati traditions, crafts and local flavours. Taking place from 15 – 30 January 2027, the festival celebrates culture, community and shares experiences at Al Hosn Cultural Site

Compelling Milestones and Celebrations on the Calendar

• Maritime Heritage Festival: The Maritime Heritage Festival celebrates Abu Dhabi’s rich coastal heritage, bringing the traditions of fishing, pearl diving, seafaring, and coastal life to new generations. Now in its fifth year, the festival returns to the Corniche from 20-29 November for 10 days of live performances, artisan demonstrations, traditional storytelling and coastal cuisine.
• Al Ain Museum One-Year Anniversary: Marking one year since reopening following extensive redevelopment in October, Al Ain Museum continues to serve as a centre of knowledge on the history and heritage of Al Ain Region. Originally founded in 1969 by the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the museum was the nation’s first and now spans more than 8,000 square metres. It features newly discovered archaeological sites and exhibits exploring the ancient falaj irrigation system that made settlement in the region possible.
• Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi One-Year Anniversary: Celebrating its first year, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi continues to take people on a journey spanning 13.8 billion years of history. Visitors can discover rare fossils and marvel at Stan the T. rex, one of the world’s most complete dinosaur skeletons, alongside the museum’s unique treasures and captivating stories from our planet’s past.
• Zayed National Museum One-Year Anniversary: Marking its first anniversary, Zayed National Museum remains a landmark institution in Saadiyat Cultural District, tracing 300,000 years of human history on the land and honouring the life and vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, through six galleries exploring the nation’s history and heritage.

Entertainment: Music, Sport & Big-ticket Experiences

From chart-topping performances to world-class sporting action, Abu Dhabi’s entertainment line-up brings major names and events to the emirate, creating memorable experiences across some of its iconic venues.

Thrilling Headline Events

• Abu Dhabi Showdown Week (UFC): UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, returns to Abu Dhabi this October for a week of action-packed events. At Etihad Arena, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will defend his title against Movsar Evloev, while champion Petr Yan faces Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy fight on 24 October. Beyond the main events, fans can catch open workouts, weigh-ins and fan zones across the city.
• Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Since 2009, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has welcomed fans from around the world to Yas Island each year. This year’s edition takes place from 3–6 December, combining high-speed racing with one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest weeks of live entertainment. The Yasalam After-Race Concerts will feature Lewis Capaldi, Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers and The Script, while Anyma will headline the Official After-Party on 4 December, with more artists to be announced.
• Liwa International Festival: Taking place every December in Al Dhafra desert, Liwa International Festival brings together, adventure, motorsports, music and family entertainment around the iconic Tal Moreeb, the UAE’s tallest dune at 300 metres. Previous editions have featured hot air balloon rides, farm-to-table dining, Monster Jam shows and freestyle drifting. As part of the festival, Liwa Village returns with its own mix of Emirati heritage and entertainment, from a lively marketplace and traditional performances to family-friendly activities set against the backdrop of the dunes.

Events for the Super Fans

• Saadiyat Nights: Saadiyat Nights returns for its fourth season, bringing a line-up of legendary musicians and live performances to Abu Dhabi’s iconic open-air amphitheatre on Saadiyat Island. Set against the island’s coastal backdrop, this concert series welcomes internationally acclaimed artists for memorable evenings of live entertainment under the stars.

Fun, Fashion and Laughter

• Abu Dhabi Comedy Season: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season returns to Etihad Arena on Yas Island, starting from October, bringing together a series of international comedy performances. This year’s line-up features Russell Peters, Morgan Jay, Mo Amer and Maz Jobrani, with more acts to be announced.
• Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival: Named in honour of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation Festival returns with a programme of family activities, global cuisine, live entertainment and art installations across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region. Previous editions have included interactive workshops, outdoor cinema and inflatables zone, alongside more than 40 food concepts from regional and international vendors.

With more than 40 events spanning culture and entertainment from now through early 2027, Abu Dhabi’s calendar offers a diverse programme experiences for residents and visitors to discover and enjoy.



For more information on events, dates, and tickets: visitabudhabi.ae/en/events

About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. 

By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.

DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.

For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit: dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae.

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JK Tech Names Mahesh Ramakrishnan as New Chief Technology Officer

BENGALURU, India and NOIDA, India, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JK Tech, a specialist AI and data solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Mahesh Ramakrishnan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment reinforces JK Tech’s commitment to building a future-ready technology organization and accelerating innovation as enterprises move from digital and AI experimentation toward scaled, business-led transformation.

Mahesh brings 26 years of experience across software, product engineering, technology strategy, and emerging technologies. He founded Tataatsu Idealabs and led it for 13+ years, building the natural language processing products CollabLayer and Seer, years before large language models went mainstream. Earlier, he was Global Head of Sell-Side Research Products at Thomson Reuters. At Capco, as Principal Consultant, he headed the Compose product business through its sale to Thomson Reuters. At JK Tech, he is leading JIVA’s move from retrieval to reasoning: agents that work across an enterprise’s structured and unstructured knowledge to solve multi-step business problems.

As CTO, Mahesh will lead the development and execution of JK Tech’s technology vision for its next phase of growth, with a central focus on integrating and scaling JK Tech’s three flagship platforms- JIVA, Ontologos, and Orbiee, into a single, connected technology fabric. His mandate will span strengthening technology foundations, advancing the company’s platforms and solutions, fostering engineering excellence, and building differentiated capabilities that address evolving enterprise needs. Under his leadership, JIVA’s Gen AI orchestration, Ontologos’ semantic and ontology-driven intelligence, and engineering capabilities will converge with Orbiee to create a unified, hyper-personalized ecosystem, bringing intelligence, orchestration, and engineering together to deliver differentiated, outcome-driven experiences for clients.

Sameer Nagpal, President & CEO, JK Tech, said, “Technology is central to JK Tech’s ambition and to the value we create for our clients. Mahesh brings the experience, product mindset, and breadth of technology perspective needed to shape our next phase of innovation. His leadership will help us strengthen our technology foundations, accelerate our capabilities, and translate our vision into solutions that create meaningful business impact.”

Talking about his new role, Mahesh Ramakrishnan said, “I see an opportunity to build on JK Tech’s strong technology and domain capabilities and create a clear, cohesive technology vision, one that delivers lasting, measurable ROI for our clients. Most enterprises already hold the answers to their own questions. Those answers sit across databases, documents, mail and decades of code, and getting at one still means waiting for an analyst to build a report. We want to shorten that path, so that people in the business can ask a question and get an answer drawn from both structured and unstructured data. That depends on doing the groundwork on the data properly, and it is where much of our effort is going. JIVA is the platform for it. The knowledge graphs we extract give our agents the meaning behind the data, and with that they can reason through a problem across many sources. We will build it with domain-specific agentic workflows and small language models that run inside a client’s own environment, so their data stays with them and each answer costs less. The same capability lets us read legacy enterprise code and recover the business rules buried in it, often the slowest and riskiest part of any modernization.”

As part of this vision, JK Tech will embed AI into everyday operations across every department, becoming an AI-first organization.

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HireNudge Emerges as Fastest-Growing AI Job Platform for Jobs Abroad

BANGALORE, India, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — India’s aspiration to go abroad is increasing day by day, whether in the form of studying abroad or working abroad. In 2025, over 18.8 lakh Indian students were studying in 153 countries. India also has around 3.54 crore Indians living abroad. According to India’s Economic Survey 2025-26, Indians living abroad sent $135.4 billion back to India in the financial year 2024-25, making India the country that receives the most money from people living abroad.

Despite these global opportunities, finding the right job abroad can be challenging. Candidates often navigate multiple job portals, company career pages, and professional networks while managing resumes and applications.

HireNudge brings essential job-search tools together in one AI-powered platform. With more than 1,00,000 users having searched for job opportunities through the platform, it helps candidates discover international jobs, build ATS-friendly resumes, track applications, and connect with hiring teams.

Making International Job Search Simpler

Finding suitable overseas roles requires more than submitting applications. Candidates need to identify relevant opportunities, present their experience effectively, and connect with the right hiring teams. Managing these steps across different platforms can be time-consuming and make the job search hard to organise.

HireNudge brings these activities together to help candidates manage their international job search more efficiently.

AI-Powered Tools to Simplify the International Job Search

Searching for jobs abroad can be time-consuming, as candidates often struggle to find relevant openings, tailor resumes, manage applications, and reach the right recruiters across multiple platforms.

HireNudge addresses these challenges by bringing essential job-search tools together in one AI-powered platform. Its AI Job Matcher helps candidates discover opportunities aligned with their skills and career goals, while the Resume Builder helps them create ATS-friendly resumes tailored to relevant roles. Candidates can then use the AI Job Tracker to organise applications and monitor their progress, and Employer Outreach to connect with recruiters and hiring teams. By connecting these steps in one place, HireNudge aims to make the international job search more organised and help candidates focus on pursuing relevant career opportunities abroad.

What HireNudge Users Say

“I had been looking for a tool to simplify my international job search, and HireNudge has been helpful in discovering opportunities abroad. Through the platform, I have been able to get international interview opportunities and explore roles beyond my local job market.”

— Khyati Sharma, A HireNudge User from Jaipur

“I have been using HireNudge for the past six months, and it has helped me explore international career opportunities. During this time, I have received six interview opportunities, including opportunities with organisations such as Bosch.”

— Jai Gupta, A HireNudge User from Bengaluru

Conclusion

For millions of Indians, working abroad represents a chance to explore new possibilities, grow professionally, and build a brighter future. Every global career journey begins with finding the right opportunity and having the confidence to pursue it.

HireNudge helps candidates discover international jobs, improve their resumes, and connect with hiring teams. While HireNudge cannot guarantee a job abroad, it can help serious job seekers navigate their search and pursue opportunities with greater confidence. With users sharing positive feedback, HireNudge has been highly rated by its users and aims to support more candidates as they take steps towards their career goals. By making the job search more organised and helping candidates explore opportunities beyond borders, HireNudge hopes to bring more global career dreams within reach. For every aspiring professional, the right opportunity could be the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

Website: https://hirenudge.ai/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hirenudge

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hirenudge

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirenudge.ai

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@hirenudge 

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Think41 Earns Claude Select Partner Status With Company-Wide Learning and Proven Customer Delivery

A few Thinkers started learning to build with Claude. Then the whole company followed.

BENGALURU, India, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Think41 today announced that it has achieved Select Partner status in the Claude Partner Network Services Track, the program Anthropic runs for firms that build and deliver with Claude. Think41 identifies itself as the world’s first full-stack GenAI company to achieve this status with 100% of its workforce completing the Anthropic-recommended Claude Partner Network (CPN) learning path. The recognition brings together the team’s technical expertise, deployed customer solutions and a published customer success story.

A few people at Think41 began learning to build with Claude. They shared what they learned and helped colleagues get started. The effort spread across engineering and delivery, then into Design, HR, Finance and Recruitment. Eventually, it reached the whole organisation. Think41 calls its employees ‘Thinkers’. This time, every Thinker took part.

Fast facts

• Think41 is a Select Partner in Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network Services Track
• 100% of Think41’s workforce completed the Anthropic-recommended CPN learning path, including HR, Finance and Recruitment, according to Think41
• Think41 now has 15+ Claude Certified professionals across Associate and Professional credentials
• Think41 built a Claude-powered intelligence layer that runs nine AI-powered workflows in production for Fireside Ventures, according to Think41’s published case study

Why Did Think41 Train Its Whole Company on Claude?

For Think41, being AI-native means everyone can ask how AI could improve their work, from hiring and onboarding to financial analysis, design and IT support. Anthropic’s initial guidance asked Think41 to nominate ten people to complete the CPN learning path, focusing on those who would anchor its Claude practice. Think41 extended that learning across the organisation, including HR, Finance and Recruitment. The CPN learning path gave teams a shared foundation for exploring those possibilities and taking responsibility for how they put AI to use.

Some Thinkers went further, pursuing Claude Certified Architect – Foundations (CCAF) certification. Their roles and starting points differed, but the opportunity to deepen their understanding extended beyond engineering.

“Coming from a product background, I wanted to understand how Claude could shape what we build and how people use it. Earning CCAF certification helped me deepen that understanding. Seeing colleagues from HR, Finance, Recruitment, Design and IT learn alongside engineers made it clear that this was something the whole company could contribute to.” – Anusha Aravapalli, Manager, Growth & Partnerships, Think41

Ownership Is the Culture

Ownership showed up in what people did with their learning. Think41’s first few CCAF certifications became an opportunity to help colleagues build confidence and understand the practical value of the programme. Sharing that knowledge brought the learning back into the team, giving others a clearer starting point for their own study.

“The learning gave me a practical foundation for using AI effectively. After completing the certification, I held an Ask Me Anything session so colleagues could ask questions and understand what to expect. I wanted them to feel confident taking it on, and to see how the learning could help in the work they do.” – Rahul Raj, Senior Engineering Manager, Think41

Within engineering, that same commitment extends to deeper technical study: 20% of the engineering team now holds a Claude certification.

Across functions, the ambition is to carry that ownership into everyday work: questioning how a process could improve, where Claude could help and what greater autonomy would require. Learning gives people the foundation to explore those questions; ownership means following through on the work and taking responsibility for the outcome.

Ownership in Customer Delivery

That ownership also extends to customer delivery. Think41’s teams are deploying Claude-powered solutions within enterprise business processes.

At Fireside Ventures, that work took the form of a Claude-powered intelligence layer for investment and portfolio operations. Think41 connected information across documents, data and business tools through nine AI-powered workflows. The solution is deployed in production and actively used by Fireside’s investment and portfolio teams.

According to Think41’s published case study, cohort-level analysis that previously took up to two days now takes around 10 minutes. Portfolio information can be refreshed weekly instead of monthly, giving teams more frequent access to updated insights.

Read the Fireside Ventures case study: https://www.think41.com/blog/38

The Fireside engagement shows how learning translates into deployed work. Think41’s teams take responsibility from design and testing through deployment, with the business outcome guiding the solution.

Sharing the Learning With Enterprise Leaders

Think41 has also conducted Claude workshops with leadership teams at large enterprises. Clients have appreciated these sessions for making AI’s possibilities tangible, with many leaders finding the breadth and maturity of current capabilities eye-opening. The workshops extend the team’s learning into conversations about where AI can improve business processes and what it takes to put those ideas into practice.

“Being AI-native should shape how every Thinker approaches work. Our role is to give people the foundation and confidence to ask better questions, improve how work gets done and take responsibility for the result. That is the culture we want to keep building, inside Think41 and in our work with customers.” – Himanshu Varshney, Co-Founder, Think41

What Claude Select Partner Status Means for Clients

Enterprises are asking how to move from AI experiments to AI that works at scale. Think41’s answer starts with its own team: people who learned Claude together and now deliver with it.

Think41 plans to build on this effort through further certification and enterprise delivery. As more Thinkers deepen their expertise, sharing what they learn will remain part of the work.

About Think41 

Think41 is a full-stack AI engineering and consulting firm founded by the team behind HashedIn, which was acquired by Deloitte in 2021. Based in Bengaluru, Think41 helps enterprises build AI agents, intelligent automation and applications for production use. Its teams combine engineering, product, design, quality assurance and cloud operations. Learn more at think41.com.

Media Contact 

Shubham Sachdeva

+91-7087424488

shubham.sachdeva@think41.com 

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Arirang TV, Teams Up with Shindong, Kwon Hyuk-soo and Yujeong to Showcase Gyeongbuk’s “Flavors and Charms” to the World!

– A single journey through the food, travel and culture of Mungyeong, Pohang, Gyeongju and Andong…showcasing Gyeongbuk’s appeal to global audiences

「K-FOOD: Gyeongbuk Edition」

Premieres on Arirang TV on October 14 at 9:00 a.m. (KST)

Airs every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. (KST) for four weeks.

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arirang TV (CEO Kim Tae-jeong) will air “K-FOOD: Gyeongbuk Edition,” a global promotional program that showcases the diverse culinary and tourism offerings of Gyeongsangbuk-do to audiences around the world, every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. (KST) for four weeks starting October 14.

Set in Mungyeong, Pohang, Gyeongju and Andong, the series is a “taste road variety” show that weaves regional signature dishes, tourist attractions, history and culture, and hands-on experiences into a single travel story. The cast members form a “Taste Crew,” sampling local food for themselves and enjoying a range of tours and activities, while turning photos and videos shot on their travels into social media content to share Gyeongbuk’s appeal with global viewers.

Kwon Hyuk-soo, Yujeong and Harin make up Team A, while Shindong, Lim Do-hwa and Seungwoo form Team B.

Episode 1: Mungyeong edition spotlights the Mungyeong Coal Museum, Jinnamgyoban, rail bike and Mungyeong Saejae, presenting the region’s industrial heritage and natural scenery alongside signature local foods such as spicy freshwater fish stew and Yakdol pork.

Episode 2: Pohang edition visits Yeongildae Beach, Jukdo Market, SpaceWalk and Homigot, introducing Pohang’s signature dishes — snow crab and mulhoe (chilled raw fish soup) — together with the scenery of the East Sea and hands-on tourism.

Episode 3: Gyeongju edition explores the Gyeongju National Museum, Gyochon Village, House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan, Luge World and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, shedding light on Silla’s history and traditional culture as well as a new side of Gyeongju that younger visitors can enjoy.

Episode 4: Andong edition takes place in Hahoe Folk Village, Sinse-dong Mural Village and Andong Old Market, capturing local dishes such as heotjesatbap, gan-godeungeo (salted mackerel) and Andong jjimdak, together with traditional culture and contemporary travel content.

A distinguishing feature of the program is that it does not focus on the food alone: it also showcases the history, people, nature, tourism and experiences of the regions where that food was born. The series is further designed so that global viewers can experience Gyeongbuk in a more approachable way, by showing the cast creating their own social media content and taking on a dance challenge.

Through this program, Arirang TV plans to extend the world’s growing interest in K-FOOD to regional tourism in Gyeongbuk and — by promoting the food, history, nature and cultural appeal of Mungyeong, Pohang, Gyeongju and Andong overseas — to contribute to enhancing Gyeongsangbuk-do’s global tourism brand value and revitalizing regional tourism.

Broadcast Information

• Arirang TV: K-FOOD: Gyeongbuk Edition
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeMyKorea

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Strategic Collaboration between a Global School Operator GEMS Education and a Mumbai-Based School Operator Cresmonde Schools

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GEMS Education, one of the world’s largest operators of private schools, has entered into a strategic collaboration with a Mumbai-based school operator Cresmonde Schools for its existing schools in Vikhroli and Kalyan, and two new schools planned in Malwani and Kalyan. Cresmonde Schools have a tie-up with a Finnish curriculum partner and are developed with a vision to provide international exposure for their students. This collaboration between two school operators – one global and one local – has been shaped with the future of education in mind. GEMS Education believes India holds immense potential for such collaborations in school education.

As part of this collaboration, GEMS Education will leverage its global GEMS brand, academic and global operational expertise to enhance teaching and learning at these four Cresmonde Schools in line with its global standards, while aligning educational opportunities with the aspirations of parents and students. This unique relationship is GEMS Education’s first collaboration with a local school operator in the MMR. These two private school operators, have chosen to come together for the betterment of education. This is consolidation of the right intent, driven by a shared belief that together we can add more value and strength to what we deliver to our learners and their families. Education is no longer only national; it is international. A collaboration between a city-based operator and a global operator will set a trend, and in time it will be seen as a historic milestone for Indian education.

The organisation hopes to build on this foundation by collaborating with many more quality driven school operators to create future-ready learning opportunities for learners across the region. Presently, the GEMS network is one of the fastest-growing school operators across the nation, bringing together like-minded school operators for a shared mission.

At the heart of GEMS Education’s philosophy is a teacher-first, child-first approach. The organisation believes that the true strength of a school lies in the quality of its teaching and learning, rather than in its infrastructure alone. Teachers are empowered as leaders, and every decision prioritises meaningful learning experiences and the holistic development of every child.

“We see tremendous potential in collaborating with existing school operators in India. Such a global – local collaboration brings the best of both worlds, with education that is rooted locally and connected globally. Through our collaboration with Cresmonde Schools, we aim to offer diverse curriculum choices, strengthen teaching and learning practices, and create a future focused learning environment that meets the aspirations of families.” – Francis Joseph, India CEO, GEMS Education 

“We are proud to partner with GEMS Education, a global school operator with a strong legacy of more than 65 years in delivering high-quality education. This collaboration will significantly enhance the academic and learning environment for our students in Vikhroli, Kalyan and Malwani. By combining our local commitment with GEMS’ global expertise and our tie-up for the Finnish curriculum, we aim to create future-ready schools that prepare learners for success in an increasingly interconnected world.” – Anita Dewoolkar, Founder Trustee, Cresmonde Schools

About GEMS Education

GEMS Education is one of the world’s leading, oldest and largest private K-12 education providers, with a legacy spanning more than 65 years. GEMS was founded in 1959 in Dubai by two passionate Indian teachers.

Today, GEMS educates more than 200,000 students from over 176 nationalities through its global network of owned and managed schools, supported by more than 20,000 employees, including over 10,000 educators and school leaders representing 112 nationalities. Having educated more than 500,000 students over the decades, GEMS offers a wide range of curricula – including IB, British, Indian (CBSE/ICSE/State), Cambridge and American programmes – preparing young people with the knowledge, character and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Guided by its enduring mission to put a quality education within the reach of every learner, everywhere, GEMS combines academic rigour with character development, wellbeing, innovation and strong partnerships with families and communities. Over the past five years, GEMS students have been accepted into more than 2,000 universities across 71 countries, including all eight Ivy League universities in the US and all 24 Russell Group universities in the UK. In the last four years alone, more than 3,500 GEMS graduates have attended the world’s top 100 universities, over 2,200 have progressed to Russell Group universities, almost 2,000 have enrolled at the world’s top 50 universities, and more than 60 have gone on to Ivy League institutions.

Through its expanding network and philanthropic initiatives, GEMS continues to create opportunities for young people to become leaders, innovators and positive changemakers in their communities and beyond.

For more details, please visit www.gemseducation.com and www.gemseducationindia.com.

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THE LEGO GROUP INVITES FANS TO MASH-UP STAR WARS™ AND MARVEL UNIVERSES FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN LEGO IDEAS® CHALLENGE

• New LEGO Ideas® challenge invites fans to create a first-of-its-kind cross-universe moment in LEGO bricks to celebrate iconic storytelling worlds of Star Wars™ and Marvel.
• The announcement was made at New York Comic Con during a panel featuring Kevin Smith; actor, director and Marvel Comics writer.
• Now open, fans can choose from three building themes – vehicles, characters, or scenes – to inspire the Star Wars and Marvel mash-up and submit via the LEGO Ideas platform.

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today at New York Comic Con (NYCC), the LEGO Group announced a first-of-its-kind LEGO® Ideas challenge. For the first time ever, fans are invited to mash-up Star Wars™ and Marvel by reimagining characters, vehicles and scenes from the two universes in LEGO form.

What’s more, the LEGO Ideas platform means that once the build has been submitted and fans have voted on the design, the favourite submissions will then become immortalised as an official LEGO product.

Fede Begher, Senior Vice President and Head of Product Group at the LEGO Group, said: “This challenge is a milestone for LEGO Ideas and our fan community. For the first time ever, fans can build with both Marvel and Star Wars in a single LEGO Ideas challenge, unlocking entirely new possibilities for creativity and storytelling. We know our fans never stop imagining new ways to bring their favourite worlds together, and we’re excited to see the originality, passion and innovation they bring to this unique crossover.”

As a tribute to the landmark 50^th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise in 2027, the Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles comic series was unveiled this past summer. Launching in January, it’s the first-ever crossover between the Star Wars and Marvel Comics universes. The LEGO Ideas challenge celebrates that crossover and honours the 50^th anniversary.

Open from today, fans simply need to visit ideas.lego.com, choose from three challenge themes of mashing up Star Wars and Marvel vehicles, characters or scenes, review all challenge rules and guidelines, and then get building with LEGO elements. Voting for the submissions begins December 15, 2026, with the Grand Prize Selections being announced next year.

For more information, please visit ideas.lego.com/campaigns/hope-assembles.

About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well”.

Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.

For more information: www.LEGO.com

About the LEGO Ideas platform

LEGO Ideas offers fans the opportunity to submit their own brick creations with the chance to have their concept brought to life with the help of LEGO master designers and a share of the profits. Find out more at www.ideas.LEGO.com.

STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

© 2026 MARVEL

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Zoomlion Expands Mining Machinery Business as International Revenue Grows

CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”) is expanding its mining machinery business and strengthening international operations. In the first half of 2026, its mining machinery business grew by more than 57.20% year on year, while company-wide international revenue rose 12.45% to RMB 15.535 billion, accounting for 57.25% of total revenue.

Zoomlion is developing its construction, agricultural and mining machinery businesses across three major global equipment markets. Its mining portfolio covers excavation, loading, haulage, crushing and screening.

Flagship models include the ZE4000G, a 400-tonne mining excavator, and the ZTE520 hybrid electric-drive mining truck, with a rated payload of 300 tonnes.

Zoomlion’s mining engineering roots stretch back decades. In 1987, its predecessor, the Changsha Construction Machinery Research Institute, received a State Council award for developing a complete open-pit mining system capable of handling 10 million tonnes a year.

Zoomlion attributes the recent growth of its mining business to its focus on lowering equipment operating costs through continual product development, real-world testing and new technologies.

The company develops its equipment based on conditions in operating mines. In a previously reported six-month period, Zoomlion’s research teams visited around 150 mines worldwide, identifying and addressing more than 50 technical challenges and incorporating field findings into product development.

“We calculate operating costs across the full equipment lifecycle so customers can see the economic benefit,” said Wu Yuanfeng, deputy general manager of Zoomlion Mining Machinery. “Our pure-electric products can cut costs by more than 50%, and hybrid models can improve profitability by 15% or more, helping mines move toward more efficient, higher-quality operations.”

Electrified mining equipment is also a growing focus for Zoomlion. Its hybrid mining trucks can cut fuel consumption by up to 40%, while its 100-tonne-class battery-electric mining trucks have logged more than 8,000 hours of stable operation. Its ZT160HEV hybrid mining truck can support up to 18 hours of continuous autonomous operation.

Zoomlion is also using automation and digital technology to improve mine productivity. The company has deployed autonomous trucks, remotely operated excavators and a system to coordinate mining fleets. At a large open-pit metal mine in northern China, the system increased average daily trips per truck by over 10%, according to Zoomlion.

The business has also gained traction across several international markets, with electrified equipment delivered to coal mines in Indonesia, open-pit mines in Argentina and projects in Ecuador and several African countries.

In the first half of 2026, Zoomlion’s international revenue reached RMB 15.535 billion, up 12.45% year on year. International business accounted for 57.25% of total revenue, an increase of 1.67 percentage points from a year earlier. The company said growth in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and East Asia outpaced its overall international growth rate.

To support its international business, Zoomlion is strengthening localized manufacturing, sales and service capabilities. As of June 30, 2026, it operated more than 30 primary business hubs, over 530 secondary and tertiary outlets, and more than 300 spare parts warehouses worldwide. Its Hungarian aerial work platform factory began production, while its German facility was expanded and upgraded into a multipurpose hub.

“Our overseas front-line operations and back-office teams are now digitally connected, enabling seamless 24-hour coordination,” said Liu Jianqiang, Zoomlion’s marketing director and deputy general manager of its overseas business.

The expansion of mining machinery and the continued growth of international operations are broadening Zoomlion’s sources of revenue. In the first half of 2026, its mining machinery business grew by more than 57.20% year on year, while the company continued to build localized capabilities in overseas markets.

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Chandigarh University Launches Campus Tank Season 2 with US $15-Million Funding Pool to Help Young Innovators Take Ideas to Market; Accelerate India’s Start-up Growth

Chandigarh University Launches CU-IRP in Collaboration with IIT Madras as a Plug-and-Play R&D Hub to Connect Industry with Academic Research and Startups

CHANDIGARH, India, Oct. 10, 2026/PRNewswire/ — Chandigarh: Expanding funding opportunities for India’s next generation of entrepreneurs, Chandigarh University has launched Season 2 of Campus Tank – ‘India’s Next Unicorn’, India’s first university-led startup launchpad with a US$15-million funding pool up from US$6 million in Season 1, providing young innovators opportunity to pitch their ideas and access investors, mentorship and support to take their ideas to market and strengthen India’s start-up growth and build capacity to develop market-ready products and technology-driven enterprises.

The announcements was made on the second day of the national-level Incubator & Capital Summit 2026 and ISBACON 2026, organised by Chandigarh University Technology Business Incubator (CU-TBI) in association with the Indian Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Parks and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) at Chandigarh University that brought together 400 incubators institutions from over 20 States and Union Territories, 100 curated startups, 80 investors and more than 60 government, policy and industry delegates on a common platform to strengthen India’s startup and deep-tech capabilities. The launch builds on the overwhelming response to Season 1 that recorded 21,789 registrations from more than 1,200 cities including over 10,800 registrations from universities and colleges. The new season brings together eight investment partners including APNA, Venture Catalysts, Aeravti Ventures, PedalStart, Eaglewings, Faad, Be an Angel and Cube Founders Space.

Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament and Chairman, Jindal Steel attended as Chief Guest alongside Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu. The prominent among other dignitaries who participated in the summit were Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder, Infosys, Nirmit Parikh, Group CEO, Apna, Hemant Malhotra, COO, Venture Catalysts (VCats), Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Dr. Gaurav Raina, Professor, IIT Madras, Dr Preet Deep Singh, Public Policy, Amazon, Umesh V. Waghmare, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India among others.

Speaking on the occasion, Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament and Chairman of Jindal Steel said, “India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 will be driven by youth of the nation pursuing their own ideas, passions and aspirations. Unlike 10 or 20 years ago, young people today have access to far greater opportunities, knowledge, funding and platforms to turn their ideas into reality. India does not lack talent or imagination what young innovators need is the right opportunity, an encouraging environment and support to realise their potential. Initiatives such as Chandigarh University Innovation and Research Park, in collaboration with IIT Madras, and Campus Tank Season 2 can help bridge this gap by connecting promising founders with investors, mentors and resources.”

“I would leave young entrepreneurs with three thoughts, start before you feel completely ready, test your ideas, fail early and learn fast, think big, but build solutions that address real problems and genuine needs and stay rooted because success without service to society is incomplete. Pursue your ideas with passion but remain open to criticism and learn from setbacks. Success takes time and requires conviction, teamwork and perseverance as I experienced during my decade-long effort to secure the right to fly the national flag. Enjoy the journey, not just the outcome. And when you succeed, take others along with you. In a country as large and diverse as India, our progress must also create opportunities for those who are less fortunate.”

Rajya Sabha MP and Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “Campus Tank is an initiative by Chandigarh University aimed at providing young people from small towns and villages with a platform, mentorship and investment opportunities to turn their startup ideas into reality. A nation progresses by drawing inspiration from the vision of its national leadership. After Independence, people spent much of their time striving to meet basic needs. However, in 2014, the country witnessed a new ray of hope with the vision of Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Today, the world’s perception of India and Indians has changed and every Indian is filled with confidence and believes that India will become a developed nation by 2047. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Chandigarh University recognized its responsibility in nation-building and launched initiatives such as Campus Tank. He believes that the contribution an educational institution can make to nation-building is difficult for any other institution to replicate. It is essential to transform the potential of young people into opportunities and contribute to building a self-reliant and developed India.”

Nirmit Parikh, Group CEO, Apna said, “The first season of Campus Tank was a huge success and the second season of Campus Tank will be even better with three key themes. First, with the advent of AI, jobs in India and across the world need a lot of reskilling and upskilling. So lots of startups will come up inside that space. Secondly, AI models need pre-training and post-training, so I’ll be excited to see startups coming inside that space. And the third thing is applied AI. So I’m excited about startups in these three areas.  I strongly believe that India will not only build applied AI solutions for India but also for the world,”.

Hemant Malhotra, COO, Venture Catalysts (VCats) said, “The real opportunity lies in discovering promising founders beyond metro cities and supporting them at the right time. India’s next unicorn could emerge from anywhere, and what matters is identifying founders solving real problems, demonstrating customer traction and understanding their markets. At Venture Catalysts, our commitment goes beyond funding to mentoring startups, strengthening their go-to-market strategies and connecting them with the right mentors and incubation support to scale their businesses. Our participation in Campus Tank Season 2 reflects a long-term commitment to Chandigarh University and its startups. Together, we aim to help promising founders access the capital, guidance and support they need to build scalable businesses and take their ventures to the next level.”

India Needs Partnerships for Innovation, IIT Madras-Chandigarh University MoU to Drive innovation at Scale, says Dr Gaurav Raina, Professor, IIT Madras

Dr Gaurav Raina, Professor, IIT Madras said, “IIT Madras Research Park which has incubated 575 startups valued at over 8.5 billion US dollars, generated more than 10,000 jobs, in past 15 years. Our next vision is to have a startup a day and our 2030 vision is to have an IPO a month. Given the size of our country and the problems we have, there’s an opportunity over the next 20-25 years to have 10,000 unicorns. For this, just building platforms for innovation is not going to be enough. For innovation at scale, we don’t need just platform but partnerships also. And it is in that context that we have actually an MOU between Chandigarh University and the IIT Madras Innovation and Research ecosystem to actually build innovation at scale,’

Chandigarh University Launches CU-IRP in Collaboration with IIT Madras as a Plug-and-Play R&D Hub to Connect Industry with Academic Research and Startups

Complementing the Campus Tank Season 2 announcement, Chandigarh University launched the Chandigarh University Innovation & Research Park (CU-IRP) in collaboration with IIT Madras which will serve as a plug-and-play R&D hub for industry, bringing corporate research centres closer to university researchers, faculty, students and startups to facilitate industry-linked research, product development and the translation of innovations into market-ready solutions. The CU-IRP launch was attended by MP Satnam Singh Sandhu and MP Naveen Jindal, along with representatives of IIT Madras. The launch also included the announcement of a ₹50-crore innovation and startup fund to provide financial support to promising ventures and strengthen the commercialisation of research and the development of startups.

Modelled on the IIT Madras Research Park, CU-IRP’s Phase 1 pilot is planned across 30,000–40,000 square feet, providing dedicated space for research, incubation and R&D to bring industry, academic expertise and startups together to develop market-ready solutions. It will bring together Centres of Excellence and advanced laboratories, C-Hub’s incubation and venture infrastructure, and industry consultancy and sponsored research. Planned facilities include MakerSpace; Frontier Labs focused on Artificial Intelligence, Bose-Einstein Quantum and Robotics; and industry anchor laboratories in GeoAI, Automation & Exoskeleton, Biotech and Agritech. A Product Studio and an Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office will further support product development and the transfer of research innovations towards commercial applications. CU-IRP will also serve as a platform for credit-based participation by faculty and students in industry projects, enabling companies to work directly with academic teams on research, technology development and product innovation.

Campus Tank Season 1 Winners Announced; Krvvy, Offlyn and Medoc Health Emerge as Winners

The programme on the second day included the announcement of the winners of the Campus Tank Season 1. The Campus Tank Season 1 recognized three startups for their innovation and business potential.

Krvvy was adjudged as the winner which was co-founded by Thapar University engineering graduates Yash Goyal and Anant Bhardwaj. The women’s innerwear and shapewear brand focuses on comfort, fit and products designed around Indian body types. It received a proposed ₹4-crore investment commitment from Venture Catalysts against a ₹12-crore funding round and a ₹60-crore valuation.

Offlyn, founded by Kumar Ayush Sinha, a postgraduate in Technology and Business Management from Masters’ Union and R. V. College of Engineering alumnus Arpit Arora is a platform for discovering, booking and hosting offline experiences including workshops, supper clubs and social gatherings. It received a proposed funding allocation of ₹3.85 crore at a ₹25-crore post-money valuation.

Medoc Health, founded by Chandigarh University alumnus Utkarsh Luthra, develops hospital management and healthcare technology. With a proposed ₹1-crore funding allocation, it serves 98 hospitals across five states and reported ₹1.26-crore revenue in FY2025–26, with an estimated valuation of ₹24 crore. Together, the three winners span consumer products, offline experiences and healthcare technology.

ICS26 Demo Day featured startup pitches across four tracks, followed by recognition of four track winners and an Investor’s Choice award. The summit also included an industry roundtable on “The Future of R&D on Indian Campuses”, examining the role of industry partnerships in university research and innovation.

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/

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