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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
India to Host Inaugural World Technology Summit in 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- World Technology, the leading platform celebrating human ingenuity across science, technology, and innovation, announces the inaugural World Technology Summit (WT Summit), set for November 5-7, 2025 in Pune and Mumbai, India. 'India offers the energy, scale, and ingenuity that the future demands." Share 'India offers the energy, scale, and ingenuity that the future demands,' said Paul J. Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of World Technology. 'The WT Summit is a platform for bold ideas, leading voices and new alliances — and we are proud to be together at MIT World Peace University, Pune.' Developed in collaboration with MIT World Peace University, one of India's leading universities, the WT Summit will convene global experts in science, technology, and public leadership to explore innovation across Data and Life Sciences. Programming will highlight frontier advances in AI, biotechnology, education, and digital infrastructure. 'At MIT-WPU, we believe that technology must serve humanity not just through invention but through intention. Hosting the World Technology Summit in Bharat is a clarion call to the world, that the future of global innovation must be inclusive, ethical and anchored in peace for societal transformation,' remarked Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Executive President, MIT World Peace University, Pune, Bharat. 'We are proud to host the inaugural World Technology Summit,' said Dr. Prasad D. Khandekar, Chief Academic Officer at MIT-WPU. 'This moment reflects both Bharat's ambition and our institution's commitment to advancing technology with purpose.' Professor Ganesh Kakandikar, Associate Dean of External Relations, will coordinate between both teams to ensure a successful summit. The summit in India will be a momentous occasion reflecting harmony between the global north and global south at the crossroads of technology. 'This summit puts ingenuity on center stage,' said Deborah Pandit-Sawaf, Chair of the WT Summit 2025 India Coordination Commission. 'We're convening the people and platforms shaping the future — and India is where it starts.' The WT Summit will feature high-level keynotes, immersive demonstrations, and youth-led programming designed to inspire collaboration and tangible progress. About World Technology World Technology (WT) is a global organization that convenes the worlds of technology, science and innovation. The World Technology Games is the annual flagship competition celebrating human ingenuity across Life, Earth, Data and Industrial sciences. Set to debut in 2026, the annual five-day event will convene scientists, engineers, technologists and innovators from around the world. The World Technology Summit is staged in key world cities and focuses on humanity's greatest challenges. WT is helmed by an accomplished Leadership team and a Global Advisory Group of leading experts with a mission to elevate great human ingenuity behind the world's greatest advancements of today and tomorrow. Learn more at
United News of India
08-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Maha: Dr Rahul Karad honoured with Global Business & Interfaith Peace Gold Medal in US
West Pune, June 8 (UNI) Dr Rahul Vishwanath Karad, executive director of city-based MIT World Peace University, was conferred the prestigious 2025 'Global Business and Interfaith Peace Gold Medal award at the IRF Builders Forum and Roger Williams IRF Awards in Washington DC, US for his support for interfaith communities, religious freedom and peace. Dr Karad was honoured by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a programme organised in the US by the Religious Liberty and Business Foundation in the US. Brian J Grimm, president of the Religious Liberty and Business Foundation, was present on the occasion, said a press release here on Sunday. UNI SP SS Tags: #Maha: Dr Rahul Karad honoured with Global Business & Interfaith Peace Gold Medal in US
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
MIT-WPU School of Economics and Commerce launches B.Com Financial Analysis Program
The MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched its new Financial Analysis program, with the CFA Institute delegation in attendance. The ceremony highlighted collaborative plans to integrate financial curriculum into the university's academic programs. This aims to equip students with the skills required for successful careers in the global finance sector. Under the newly launched Financial Analysis program, MIT-WPU will offer on-campus training for the CFA Level I and II examinations, integrating them directly into the curriculum. In the first year, students will also have the opportunity to pursue the Investment Foundations Certificate from CFA Institute. This certificate will provide them with an understanding of the investment industry, including its structure, core concepts, and ethical considerations. Dr. R. M. Chitnis, Vice Chancellor, MIT-WPU, said, 'CA, CS, and CMA are professional courses in India, focused on auditing, taxation, and legal compliance, authorised under Acts of Parliament. In contrast, the CFA is a global qualification that supports companies in finance and investment banking, representing a distinct domain. Students who pursue these professional degrees alongside the CFA qualification will gain a significant competitive advantage in the fast-evolving world of finance.' Dr. Anjali Sane, Dean of the School of Economics and Commerce at MIT-WPU, said, ' With the launch of the Financial Analysis program, we had the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions on emerging trends in the investment industry. Our focus has been on building a curriculum that meets global industry standards and empowers students with the skills needed to thrive in the world of finance.'
Time of India
23-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kothrud residents take on MIT-WPU over construction
1 2 Pune: Kothrud residents staged a protest on Monday to voice their protest against MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU)'s construction activities at Vetal tekdi, claiming it would damage the natural habitat of peacocks and burden the area's infrastructure. As many as 250 people came together and marched towards the university where they chanted slogans and demanded an immediate halt to all new construction work. Children, senior citizens and students were part of the demonstration near the university's gate. People expressed their concern about the ongoing development works which would lead to an increase in student population, further straining the burdened local infrastructure. They urged the university to stop all construction activities and consider relocating some students to reduce pressure on the area. MIT-WPU registrar Ganesh Pokale told TOI, "We refute all allegations. Claims about noise, dust, environmental damage and legal violations are untrue and misleading. The land under construction is designated as a residential plot, where new facilities for a studio are being developed. It will not pressure the infrastructure." The university also issued a statement saying, "We reserve the right to take legal action if such false claims continue to spread. We reject all false and baseless allegations." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The residents said construction work would increase the student population — worsening traffic congestion, pollution, water scarcity and general disturbance — conditions with which residents are already struggling. Construction behind Sigma One, a society near the university, is encroaching upon the Vetal tekdi slope, a natural habitat for at least 50 peacocks, they claimed. Moreover, excavation activities would disrupt natural water aquifers, increasing the risk of floods during monsoons, they added. Residents said alarm bells went off when the university began to clear out vegetation and trees on the hill slope over the last few months. "The approach road to the construction site violates biodiversity park reservations and hilltop-hillslope zone rules. The spot is where citizens come to feed peacocks. Ever since the project started on the hillslope, peacocks have been displaced. Legal or not, this is destruction of the natural green cover and disruption of the only few animal habitats. We oppose the activities. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) must take accountability for the problems too — they cannot say there is a staff crunch preventing them from carrying out anti-encroachment drives," said Sandeep Bhadkamkar, a member of Citizens' Forum for ward 11. Protesters said the student population had risen from 5,000 to over 22,000 in five years because of the university. With the increase had come problems of encroachments, lack of pedestrian spaces, illegal parking and accidents. "We want PMC to ensure no encroachments take up space reserved for pedestrians and local residents. We want them to look at permissions issued for construction activities. Meanwhile, the university must evaluate the parking situation. Vehicles should be accommodated within the campus and not on the streets, something that causes large-scale traffic congestions," said Ramachandra Nirmal, a resident of the area.
Khaleej Times
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
World leaders, nobel laureates, and peace advocates unite in UAE for Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit
In a historic moment that brought together the world's most inspiring changemakers, the Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit took center stage at Expo City, UAE, on April 12 and 13, 2025. With the powerful theme 'One Planet, One Voice: Global Justice, Love and Peace,' the summit witnessed an extraordinary gathering of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, international diplomats, human rights defenders, and peace advocates from across the globe. This year's summit was more than a series of speeches — it was a call to action, a platform for voices demanding justice, equality, and peace in a rapidly changing world. From war-torn regions to global classrooms, the summit's message resonated loud and clear: unity and justice are essential tools for building a better tomorrow. Among the distinguished Nobel Laureates in attendance were Lech Wałęsa (Poland), Kailash Satyarthi (India), Nadia Murad (Iraq), Shirin Ebadi (Iran), Leymah Gbowee (Liberia), Ouided Bouchamaoui, Prof. Mohan Munasinghe (Sri Lanka), Housine Abbasi, and Mohamed Fadhel Mahfoudh (Tunisia). Each brought powerful stories of courage, struggle, and transformation, united by a shared mission to foster a world grounded in peace, dialogue, and fairness. A key highlight of the summit was the launch of the Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity — a landmark document that encapsulates core values such as equality, education, freedom, and the power of togetherness. The Charter was passionately endorsed by all delegates, envisioned as a guiding light not just for governments, but for individuals and communities worldwide. The UAE, a nation recognised for its commitment to tolerance and unity, proudly hosted this global milestone. Dubai's Expo City transformed into a beacon of hope, where cultures and nations came together not as separate entities, but as one global family advocating for peace. The summit was honored by the presence of esteemed personalities including Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Parliamentarian and Chair of the Federal National Council's Defense, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee, who shared insights on the UAE's diplomatic vision for a peaceful world. Bringing deep intellect and heart to the event, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius, moderated insightful sessions. From India, a strong delegation made a meaningful impact: Chandra Kumar Bose (Socio-political activist and Convenor), Dr Vishwanath Karad (Founder, MIT World Peace University), and Dr Ahmed Haque, a renowned peace activist and delegate, all lent powerful voices to the cause of global harmony and justice.
