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Pratham USA’s New York Gala United Global Icons and U.S. Leaders to Shape India’s Philanthropic Future

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2 years ago

September 23, 2024

Pratham’s programs have impacted 650,000 children, 50,000 skilled young people, and 11,300 girls and women across India in the 2023-24 year.With a projected spend of $9.2 billion by UHNIs, Pratham is leading a transformative shift in Indian giving, particularly in the field of learning.Priyanka Chopra, Governor Wes Moore, and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller headlined the event, drawing major media attention.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pratham USA, a revolutionary nonprofit focused on learning, hosted its highly anticipated gala in New York City on September 20, 2024, bringing together influential voices in philanthropy, politics, and entertainment. The star-studded evening featured Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller. A special video message from global superstar Priyanka Chopra, who expressed her deep support for Pratham’s impactful work, was also showcased. Acclaimed artist Jeffrey Iqbal performed, contributing to a memorable and inspiring night.

Themed “Changing Lives; Transforming Futures,” the gala highlighted Pratham’s efforts to close the learning equity gap for millions of underserved children and young people in India through the power of learning. As one of the largest nonprofits globally focused on learning, Pratham has directly impacted over 650,000 children across 20,000+ communities in the 2023-24 year.

Keynote speaker Governor Wes Moore, the first Black governor in Maryland’s history, spoke on the vital role learning plays in empowering marginalized communities. Their participation reinforced the global significance of Pratham’s mission, bridging the U.S. and Indian American communities in a shared commitment to social change.

The Boston Consulting Group has projected that Indian ultra-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) could contribute $9.2 billion annually to philanthropy by channeling just 5% of their wealth. As a frontrunner in addressing India’s learning challenges, Pratham stands out as a key recipient of this philanthropic investment. Despite the alarming fact that 50% of India’s children cannot read simple text by age 10, Pratham’s evidence-based programs are making significant strides in bridging this critical learning gap. Their impactful and scalable approach is not only transforming lives across India but also drawing global recognition for its effectiveness.

A heartfelt video message from Priyanka Chopra, a global icon resonated deeply with both U.S. and Indian audiences, emphasizing Pratham’s importance in shaping the future of learning. Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO of Pratham Education Foundation and a Yidan Prize laureate, also addressed the gala, sharing the organization’s vision of long-lasting change through learning.

Pratham’s work is centered around large-scale, evidence-based programs that address the root causes of learning inequality. Key achievements celebrated at the gala include:

Partnerships (2023-24): Reached 8.3 million children through collaborations with 14 state governments in India.Skilling (2023-24): Over 50,000 young people were trained at 140 centers, with an 85% job placement rate.Supporting Women (2023-34): Enrolled over 11,300 girls and women for grade 10th certification through Pratham’s Second Chance program.

As Indian philanthropists increasingly focus on long-term, systemic change, the Pratham Gala served as a platform to discuss the critical role of strategic philanthropy in addressing India’s most pressing learning challenges. Pratham’s model, which combines innovative learning programs with rigorous impact assessments, showcases how philanthropy can drive transformative social change.

“Pratham USA is showing the world what it looks like to invest in the ambitions of our children and youth, no matter their background or family lineage,” said Governor Wes Moore. “By bringing together leaders from all corners of society, we can help ensure everyone receives the education and training they need to thrive — both in Maryland and around the world. And together, we will build new pathways to prosperity for all.”

Manisha Bharti, CEO of Pratham USA and Global Executive, said, “We were thrilled to host this gala again in New York City, a hub for global philanthropy. This event demonstrated the power of learning to change lives, and we are grateful to all those who support our mission to ensure that millions of children, young people, girls, and women regardless of their background, can learn and thrive.”

Pratham continues to lead the way as philanthropy evolves, demonstrating how targeted investment in learning can generate significant social impact. The Pratham New York City Gala 2024 proved to be an inspiring evening, celebrating both the achievements and future potential of one of India’s most influential nonprofits.

About Pratham
Founded in 1995, Pratham is one of the largest and most impactful nonprofits focused on learning in the world. Its mission is to ensure that children and young people have access to quality learning, regardless of their background. Pratham’s programs focus on high-quality, low-cost interventions to improve learning outcomes, reaching millions of children and young people annually. For more information, visit: https://prathamusa.org/

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RIVANNA nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year at MedTech World Awards 2026 | North America

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May 5, 2026

Nomination places the Charlottesville-based company among growth-stage medtech leaders recognized for commercial momentum in AI-powered clinical decision support; public voting is open through May 8

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RIVANNA®, developer of AI-powered clinical decision-support solutions, today announced that it has been nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year at the MedTech World Awards 2026 | North America. Public voting is open through Friday, May 8, 2026, with category winners to be announced at the inaugural North American Awards Gala on May 11, 2026, at the Hilton West Palm Beach in Florida.

The MedTech Scale-Up of the Year category honors a growth-stage company successfully scaling revenues, partnerships, and adoption across the global medical technology ecosystem. Nominees across the program’s 22 categories were selected through a structured process led by the MedTech World Steering Committee, with category winners determined by a combination of expert evaluation and public voting from the global MedTech community.

“We have built RIVANNA on validation earned from the most rigorous technical buyers in healthcare: competitive federal awards translated into FDA-cleared products, each paired with a commercial program that meets clinicians where they work,” said Will Mauldin, PhD, Co-founder and CEO of RIVANNA. “Being nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year is a meaningful affirmation of that approach and the team executing it.”

Public voting closes Friday, May 8, 2026. Members of the MedTech community are invited to support RIVANNA’s nomination at the official voting page: vote here.

The award nomination follows a year of measurable scaling for RIVANNA:

In October 2025, RIVANNA reported on being named a finalist in MedTech Innovator’s 2025 Early-Stage Grand Prize competition, selected from nearly 1,500 global applicants to represent the top 4% of medtech innovations worldwide.In December 2025, RIVANNA reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) clearance of its Accuro® 3S Needle Guide Kit consumables, building on existing Accuro 3S device clearance.In April 2026, RIVANNA reported on peer-reviewed findings, published in 2025 in the Journal of Emergency Medicine (DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.11.011), showing that the Accuro® XV musculoskeletal imaging system enables non-physician operators to acquire diagnostic-quality scans after just one hour of hands-on training.In May 2026, RIVANNA reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) clearance of the Accuro® XV Diagnostic Ultrasound System for musculoskeletal imaging, authorizing commercial use across hospital and clinic settings.The company’s clinical program now spans eight sites nationwide with more than 1,500 patients enrolled.

The 2026 MedTech World Awards | North America, powered by Blue Goat Cyber, will be presented Monday, May 11, 2026, at the inaugural North American Awards Gala at the Hilton West Palm Beach, marking the first time the MedTech World Awards have been hosted in the United States.

About the MedTech Scale-Up of the Year Award
Presented by MedTech World, the MedTech Scale-Up of the Year category recognizes growth-stage medical technology companies demonstrating strong commercial momentum, expanding partnerships, and accelerating real-world adoption. The award is one of 22 categories spanning innovation, clinical excellence, regulatory strategy, investment, and leadership across the global MedTech ecosystem.

About RIVANNA
RIVANNA® is a medical technology company developing clinical decision-support solutions powered by proprietary clinical datasets, AI models, and purpose-built imaging hardware. The company’s platform automates complex anatomical analysis at the point of care, enabling faster, more confident clinical decisions while reducing variability and expanding access to advanced capabilities. The first applications target significant market opportunities in regional anesthesia and fracture care. RIVANNA has built a proven FDA regulatory track record across its Accuro® platform, with device clearances for Accuro® 3S (spinal needle guidance) and Accuro® XV (musculoskeletal imaging), a portfolio of supporting cleared consumables, and AI software modules advancing through regulatory review. The company is backed by 100+ patents and validated through clinical partnerships with leading academic medical centers. RIVANNA is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, and operates an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016-certified manufacturing facility. Learn more at rivannamedical.com.

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D2L Launch Week Highlights Latest Product Releases

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41 minutes ago

May 5, 2026

Latest innovations are designed to save time, simplify workflows, and help drive better learning outcomes

TORONTO, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, hosted its first-ever D2L Launch Week, a four-day virtual webinar series spotlighting the company’s latest product innovations across D2L Brightspace in 2026.

Throughout the week, D2L showcased a range of product releases through live demos and practical customer use cases, highlighting how institutions, school districts and organizations can help to drive engagement and improve learning outcomes. The featured updates include enhancements to D2L Lumi for idea generation, intervention suggestions, quiz creation and summarization; tools to strengthen parent and guardian outreach; and administrative capabilities designed to help large organizations delegate course and configuration management more effectively.

“We’re proud to showcase the ways D2L continues to innovate to help make learning more personalized, efficient, and scalable,” said Christian Pantel, Chief Product Officer at D2L. “From new D2L Lumi features to enhanced communication tools and more flexible distributed administration capabilities, these updates are designed to help our customers save time, improve usability, and deliver better learning experiences at scale.”

Enhancements to D2L Lumi

Among the new capabilities were several updates to D2L’s AI-native tool, D2L Lumi, designed to improve usability, transparency, and alignment across workflows, including:

D2L Lumi Ideas: Generates assignment and discussion ideas directly within Brightspace, making it easier to generate high quality content aligned to learning outcomes.D2L Lumi Insights: Gives educators access to learning intervention suggestions, designed to provide recommended next steps based on learner data.D2L Lumi Quiz: Helps educators generate questions from multiple course content topics and includes a more streamlined question-generation workflow.D2L Lumi Summary: Supports summarization from more content sources, including nested submodules, and can give educators the ability to preview and adjust source text before summarization.

Updates to Parent and Guardian Communications

D2L also introduced new parent and guardian communication enhancements to help K-12 educators strengthen engagement beyond the classroom. Teachers can now send bulk emails to all parents and guardians associated with students in their class. For individual student outreach, teachers can also email parents and guardians of a specific learner, making it easier to share timely updates on student progress and classroom activity.

Manage Distributed Administration at Scale

Distributed Administration gives organizations more flexibility to delegate administrative responsibilities across organization levels. With Distributed Administration, administrators can manage specific areas, enabling them to oversee courses while helping to reduce bottlenecks and free up time.

Learn more about the latest product releases showcased at D2L Launch Week.

About D2L
D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and businesses.

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Ultima Markets Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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May 5, 2026

10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow.

EBENE CYBERCITY, Mauritius, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ultima Markets Ltd (“UM”), authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, marks its 10th anniversary under the theme, “10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow.” Since 2016, UM has transformed into a leading global brokerage.

Milestones

UM built a world-class trading space through ultra-fast tech and strict compliance, launching the UM Terminal, AI-driven MT5, and Mobile App. Key milestones include FSC Mauritius Authorisation (2023), a Willis Towers Watson partnership providing $1M fund protection, joining the UN Global Compact (2024), and securing 50+ awards by 2026.

Celebrating Lasting Partnerships

Exclusive initiatives include:

Ultimate Trader Cup: An epic trading competition to prove your edge.Ultima Loyalty Programme: A tiered system turning loyalty into long-term rewards.Ultima Partnership Programme: Leverage 10 years of market trust into lasting revenue.Inter Partnership Perks: VIP events and match access via its Inter partnership.

The Five ‘U’s

Core values guiding UM’s next decade:

User: Designing around trader needs and removing friction.United: Fostering community growth through learning.Upright: Acting transparently and ethically.Upward: Pursuing continuous product and performance growth.Upgrade: Elevating trader skills, tools, and outcomes.

Focused on Tomorrow

Guided by The Five ‘U’s, UM remains focused on tomorrow, investing in innovation, transparency, and global expansion. Building on recent advancements like Copy Trading Pro and UM Academy, its commitment is providing the ultimate trading edge and elite support worldwide.

About Ultima Markets

Ultima Markets Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, offering a secure, regulated CFD trading experience. As the Official Regional Partner of FC Internazionale Milano, UM unites football passion with trading knowledge. Serving 170+ countries with 1,000+ instruments, the broker is a 50+ award winner and proud UN Global Compact supporter, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals for responsible growth. The products, services and initiatives described in this press release are offered exclusively by Ultima Markets Ltd. This communication is not directed at, nor are the products and services described herein available to, residents of the United Kingdom.

Ultima Markets (UK) Limited (“UM UK”) is a distinct legal entity authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) in the United Kingdom. UM UK secured its FCA authorisation in 2025. UM UK is not the subject of this press release.

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