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IIIT Hyderabad’s Smart City Living Lab Wins ‘Best Education Institute Exhibit Of The Year’ Award at India Mobile Congress 2024

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HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IIIT Hyderabad’s Smart City Living Lab was awarded Best Education Institute Exhibit of the Year at the India Mobile Congress Exhibition happening at Pragati Maidan, Delhi.

The eighth edition of India Mobile Congress took place from 15-18 October 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in concurrence with WTSA’24, the governing conference of the ITU Standardization Sector (ITU-T). The event featured global attendance, including international delegates from diverse sectors such as member states, standardization bodies, industries, academia, and start-ups. It also acts as an essential platform for enhancing the standardisation ecosystem across various telecom and ICT technologies.

Based On the invitation from DOT the team, led by Dr. Aftab Hussain participated in IMC 2024 this year. This year Smart City Living Lab showcased live demos of three key solutions addressing the present smart city problems. They are:

Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Ubiquitous/ Utility Network) based RF-Mesh NetworkCity IoT operating Platform(ctOP)Digital Twin for Water Utility Networks (DTWN)

“We are delighted to receive this award, which reflects our efforts to transform the educational landscape through technology, kudos to the Smart City Living Lab team and faculty members for their essential role in making this success possible,” said Anuradha Vattem, Chief Technology Architect at Smart City Living Lab-IIITH.

Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Ubiquitous/ Utility Network) based RF-Mesh Network:

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently included Wi-SUN as one of the wireless communication protocols for smart city applications. Wi-SUN provides secure, reliable, and low-power communication, enabling efficient management and control of large-scale IoT deployments. At IIIT Hyderabad, India’s first large scale Wi-SUN network has been successfully deployed in collaboration with Silicon Labs, to control the streetlights on campus. This mesh network can be used as a backbone to connect any Wi-SUN based device/sensors within the range of one of the streetlights. At IMC 2024 a complete Wi-SUN network with a border router, two light controllers and a sensor node has been deployed and the functionality demonstrated with interconnectivity through oneM2M. This simple demonstration showcased the ease with which Wi-SUN can be adopted for various smart city applications.

Vaibhav Naware, key contributor for the deployment of Wi-SUN Network in the campus expressed his excitement about the award, “This recognition shows our commitment to excellence in education and our dedication to incorporating technology in learning. The Indian Mobile Congress is a premier platform that showcases advancements in technology and education, and we are honoured to be recognised among such esteemed peers.”

The City IoT Operating Platform (ctOP) is a lightweight platform built based on oneM2M standards designed to enhance interoperability and simplify multiple vendor integration for smart city deployments, aiming to streamline the IoT ecosystem for smarter, more efficient cities. The whole functionality has been practically demonstrated with two sensors from different vendors getting seamlessly integrated with ctOP as per standards and the data being visualized through interactive dashboards. Anuradha Vattem confidently states, “ctOP would be the future solution for flawless integration of multiple vendors to the integrated command control centres/analytics/applications without compromising on the standards.”

Digital Twin: A collaboration between the Living Lab and ZF India Pvt. Ltd marked a significant advancement in smart city infrastructure management using a Digital Twin for Water Networks. A custom software stack was built for leg of water network comprising of Water quality, Quantity, level and motor nodes. tailored to this project. The same functionality in a miniature form was showcased in the exhibition. One of the engineers Likhith Kanigolla, who contributed to the project said that this implementation is just a beginning of a revolution in the infra management world.

“We have been coming to IMC 2024 for the past three years and we have seen its spectacular growth first hand. It has now become the flagship event in the Indian technology space, with large companies, startups, investors, academic institutes, all showcasing India’s technological capabilities. It is a moment of great pride for us that IIIT Hyderabad has been chosen as the Best Educational Institute Exhibit of the year,” commented Dr. Aftab Hussain.

The recognition at the Indian Mobile Congress comes at a time when educational institutions are increasingly leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes. IIITH remains committed to leading this transformation in education. Special thanks to the DOT for supporting IIITH’s Smart City Living Lab to present in the exhibition for the past three years.

About Smart City Living Lab:

Smart City Living Lab- an open-innovation ecosystem, an initiative from Smart City research centre has been operational since May’2020. It was funded by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and received support from the Smart City mission and the Government of Telangana. The campus is being transformed into a micro representation of a smart city for learning, research, experimentation and for showcasing new ideas and approaches through the concept of Smart City Living Lab. It is a one stop platform to share, connect, and discover smart solutions.

About IIIT-Hyderabad:

The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH) is an autonomous research university founded in 1998 that focuses on the core areas of Information Technology, such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, and their applications in other domains through interdisciplinary research that has a greater social impact. Some of its research domains include Visual Information Technologies, Human Language Technologies, Data Engineering, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Wireless Communications, Algorithms and Information Security, Robotics, Building Science, Earthquake Engineering, Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics, Education Technologies, Power Systems, IT in Agriculture and e-Governance.

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Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and Positioning Company for Expansion in Renewable and Nutritional Energy Markets

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Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) A fully reporting company. Accelerates Growth Across Energy, Hospitality, and Sustainable Ventures, Driving Scalable Opportunities Worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL), an emerging diversified energy company focused on renewable energy and nutritional energy initiatives, today announced that the Company is now a fully reporting company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), marking a major turning point in the Company’s long term growth strategy and public market development.

Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and positioning for Expansion.

“Our transition to becoming a fully reporting SEC company represents a significant milestone for Barrel Energy and an important step toward increasing the overall marketability and visibility of our stock,” said Jarmin Kaltsas. “We believe today’s market increasingly rewards transparency and compliance, and becoming fully reporting positions us to engage a wider audience of investors, strategic partners, and acquisition opportunities as we continue executing our long term growth strategy under the BRLL trading symbol.”

Management further stated that the Company plans to aggressively pursue growth initiatives intended to expand revenues, strengthen market presence, and enhance shareholder value through strategic business combinations, operational expansion, and scalable energy focused ventures.

About Barrel Energy Inc.

Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) is a diversified energy company focused on opportunities in renewable energy, and nutritional energy initiatives. The Company seeks to leverage strategic acquisitions, public market growth, and innovative energy solutions to create long term shareholder value.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions and other factors discussed in detail in the Company’s periodic filings with the Security and Exchange Commission.

Barrel Energy – 3859 S. Valley View Blvd, STE 2 #107, Las Vegas, NV, 89103 Tel- 888- 397-9114 Email- info@BRLLenergy.com Social Media-@BRLLenergy all platforms.

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Legacy Launches $1M Study Advancing At-Home Semen Collection for Assisted Reproduction Technology

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NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy, the leading male fertility clinic and at-home sperm testing and cryopreservation platform, today announced the Sperm Study, a clinical research initiative backed by an R&D investment of over $1 million and designed to evaluate and optimize the use of at-home semen collection for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF and IUI.

Prospectively enrolling up to 250 participants across two phases, this study represents one of the most comprehensive investigations to date into how specimen shipment, handling, and cryopreservation impact sperm quality and is expected to set a new benchmark for scientific rigor in the rapidly growing field of at-home fertility testing. This study is being conducted in collaboration with IVF Academy USA.

Raising the bar for clinical evidence in at-home fertility care

To date, validation work in at-home semen collection has been limited in important ways. Studies have largely enrolled normozoospermic men only, relied on courier-transported rather than real-world-shipped specimens, and focused on short-term motility and concentration as primary endpoints.

Critical questions remain unanswered, particularly around how samples with varying quality perform under genuine end-to-end shipping conditions, and how those samples hold up in the contexts that matter most clinically: IVF and IUI. The Sperm Study is designed to close those gaps.

This multi-phase study will evaluate key sperm quality parameters including motility, DNA fragmentation, and post-thaw viability, while also validating the use of computer-aided semen analysis (CASA) as an alternative to basic manual semen analysis in the setting of mail-in semen analysis.

“With the increased utilization of at-home semen testing and cryopreservation, there is a critical need to ensure these specimens will perform adequately when used for assisted reproduction,” said Legacy’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Lundy. “This study is designed to rigorously evaluate how at-home collection and transport impact sperm quality across a broad patient population and to translate those findings into improved protocols and optimized outcomes for both patients and providers.”

Sperm study design and scientific approach

The Sperm Study is a prospectively accruing cross-sectional study in which paired semen samples are analyzed across multiple timepoints and during the shipment process. Importantly, this study enrolls participants across a range of semen quality profiles — not solely normozoospermic men — and evaluates samples under genuine shipping conditions experienced by real specimens.

Key study components include direct comparison of CASA vs. manual analysis at baseline, evaluation of motility decline over time and in relation to shipment conditions, measurement of DNA fragmentation pre- and post-shipment and cryopreservation, assessment of post-thaw sperm viability and yield, and the development of predictive algorithms for IVF/IUI sample sufficiency.

The study will also examine how factors such as transit time, concentration, and storage conditions impact outcomes, with the goal of generating generalizable insights for clinical practice.

Multi-phase rollout

Phase 1 includes 100 participants and approximately 1,500 total assays, with expected completion in 2026. Phase 2, planned for later in 2026 and into 2027, will expand the study with additional participants, bringing the total to up to 250 to enable broader validation across a more diverse patient population.

Impact on clinical practice

Findings from the Sperm Study are expected to directly inform and improve specimen collection protocols for at-home use, shipping and handling standards for semen samples, cryopreservation practices, and clinical decision-making for IVF and IUI readiness.

By generating high-quality, controlled data across a clinically representative patient population, Legacy aims to provide fertility clinics, researchers, and patients with greater confidence in the use of mail-in semen testing and cryopreservation as part of standard reproductive care.

About Legacy

Legacy is the leading male fertility clinic in the United States, offering at-home semen analysis, sperm cryopreservation, and post-vasectomy testing. With a CLIA-certified, high-complexity andrology lab and one of the largest proprietary datasets in male reproductive health, Legacy is advancing access, data, and innovation in fertility care.

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Elks Award Nearly $5 Million in College Scholarships

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CHICAGO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Elks National Foundation welcomed 900 students to the Elks family, awarding more than $4.9 million in scholarships to high school seniors. An Elks scholarship is more than financial aid; it’s an invitation to a network of service-minded peers and a promise that an Elks Lodge is always there with open arms.

Out of more than 23,000 applicants for the Most Valuable Student scholarship, the Top 20 scholars received $30,000 scholarships and an invitation to Chicago for the Leadership Weekend.

From April 30-May 3, the Leadership Weekend allowed scholars to get acquainted with their new Elks family through programming facilitated by current and former Elks scholars, team-building activities, and a service opportunity.

“Leadership Weekend is one of my greatest memories,” says Emily Cai, sponsored by Toccoa, Ga., Lodge No. 1820. “I had the privilege of meeting inspirational and disciplined individuals who motivated me to become the best version of myself. I am excited to see my future with the Elks family!”

A total of 480 runners-up received $4,000 Most Valuable Student scholarships.

Service is a tenet of the Elks, which is why it’s a requirement for recipients of the $6,000 Legacy Awards scholarship, which is exclusively for the children or grandchildren of Elks members. The new class of 400 scholars will serve with an Elks Lodge three times during the four years they receive the scholarship.

“This award means a great deal to me and my family,” says Kelly Butler, sponsored by Haverstraw, N.Y., Lodge No. 877. “Knowing that the Elks have invested in my future motivates me to continue working hard and striving toward my goals.”

To see a full list of the scholarship winners and to learn more about the Elks National Foundation’s scholarships, visit elks.org/scholars, follow the ENF on Instagram @ElksScholars, and like the ENF on Facebook @ElksNationalFoundation.

Contact: Elks National Foundation
Abbey Knupp | Manager, Communications
2750 N. Lakeview Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614-2256
773/755-4864 | AbbeyK@elks.org 

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities

The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helps nearly 800,000 Elks and nearly 1,800 Lodges nationwide build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. To learn more, visit elks.org/enf.

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