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Pune to host first chapter of AI Alliance by CNBC TV18 and Moneycontrol on March 27
Mumbai: Pune is home to diverse sectors – from auto to SaaS to e-commerce to fintech to engineering services. The city is also becoming a crucial hub for AI adoption, given its growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs. With an aim to foster this growth, CNBC-TV18 in collaboration with Moneycontrol, has announced the first edition of the ‘AI Alliance’ in Pune, scheduled to be held on 27 March 2024, from 3 p.m. onwards at Hyatt Regency. The ‘AI Alliance’ platform aims to bring experts and enthusiasts under one roof and serve as a platform to connect knowledge seekers with leading minds in the AI domain.
Building upon the success of the ‘Global AI Conclave’ held in December 2023 in Bengaluru, this initiative seeks to explore the transformative potential of AI across sectors. The event will feature engaging panel discussions and topics focusing on the evolution and future of AI and the crucial role individuals and organisations can play in this revolution.
The themes will focus on how AI is impacting IT services, governance, manufacturing, software as a service, fintech, e-commerce and public transportation. ~Founders of Five of Pune’s unicorns (Druva, Icertis, Mindtickle, OneCard and ElasticRun) will be speaking at the AI event, cutting across SaaS, financial services and B2B e-commerce. Other top speakers include Shrikant Shinde, MP, Lok Sabha, Mumbai metro chief Ashwini Bhide, Bharat Forge’s Amit Kalyani and Kishor Patil of KPIT. Apart from talking about the impact of AI on their respective sectors, they will also shine a light on why Pune is poised to emerge as India’s AI hub
Speaking on the first chapter of AI Alliance, Moneycontrol Deputy Executive Editor Chandra R Srikanth said, “The AI Alliance marks an important chapter in our commitment to create platforms that will enhance understanding of AI and its transformative impact across industries. Responsible AI, in particular, is a vital pillar of the AI alliance. Pune stands as one of the largest technology hubs in India, and this AI Alliance initiative will help shine a light on the innovation and AI adoption in the city. The AI alliance will help in assembling and building a strong AI community in Pune”
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
