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Business Standard
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Cactus Communications and NIT Calicut Partner to Bring AI Research Tools to Academics
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: In a landmark collaboration that underscores India's growing emphasis on AI-driven research excellence, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has partnered with the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) to provide institution-wide access to its advanced AI research tools via the AI toolkit, Editage Plus. * NIT Calicut to integrate CACTUS's AI research suite, empowering students, faculty and researchers with cutting-edge academic tools This collaboration will enable NIT Calicut's students, faculty, and researchers to leverage AI effectively to enhance research discovery, improve writing quality, and streamline scholarly publishing. By integrating these tools into its academic ecosystem, NIT Calicut joins a growing movement of Indian institutions that are embracing AI to accelerate research productivity and improve global impact. With access to CACTUS's AI suite, academics at NIT Calicut will now have an advanced toolkit to enhance efficiency at every research stage: * Paperpal : The all-in-one academic writing and research assistant trusted by 2M+ academics. * R Discovery : The top-rated literature search and research reading platform with 3M+ users. * Mind the Graph : The accurate scientific illustration tool trusted by 100+ leading institutions. * Global Journal Database : The best journal finder with a database of 43K+ verified journals. Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, emphasized the significance of this partnership: "We are witnessing an increased adoption of AI tools among top academic institutions globally, and our partnership with NIT Calicut reflects this trend. We have an unwavering commitment towards helping researchers reach their highest potential by empowering them with advanced technology that simplifies, enhances and accelerates their research journey." Echoing this sentiment, Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT Calicut, remarked, "NIT Calicut has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. By incorporating the CACTUS's Editage Plus toolkit into our academic framework, we aim to equip our academics with cutting-edge AI research tools that will enhance their scholarly contributions and global impact." Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, highlighted CACTUS's broader vision: "This collaboration with NIT Calicut underscores our mission to create AI solutions that directly address the unique challenges faced by researchers and institutions. By providing access to trusted AI-driven tools, we are enabling academics to focus on what truly matters--innovative and impactful research." Focused on innovation and excellence, CACTUS remains dedicated to empowering researchers by working closely with leading universities across the world, helping them transition to smarter, AI-enabled academic workflows. As Indian research institutions continue to evolve, collaborations like this one between CACTUS and NIT Calicut pave the way for a future where technology and academia work hand in hand to drive global research impact. ABOUT CACTUS Established in 2002, Cactus Communications ( is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Paperpal, R Discovery, and Mind the Graph. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 4,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. ABOUT NIT CALICUT The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of 31 premier institutions of national importance established under the 'National Institute of Technology Act 2007' and is fully funded by the Government of India. The Institute provides higher technical education and research across Engineering, Science, Technology, and Management. Founded in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC), it was elevated to a National Institute of Technology status in 2002. The mission of the NIT Calicut is to develop high quality technical education and personnel with a sound footing on basic engineering principles, technical and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities, and exemplary professional conduct to lead and to use technology for the progress of mankind, adapting themselves to changing technological environment with the highest ethical values as the inner strength.
Malaysian Reserve
16-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Cactus Communications and NIT Calicut Partner to Bring AI Research Tools to Academics
NIT Calicut to integrate CACTUS's AI research suite, empowering students, faculty and researchers with cutting-edge academic tools MUMBAI, India, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark collaboration that underscores India's growing emphasis on AI-driven research excellence, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has partnered with the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) to provide institution-wide access to its advanced AI research tools via the AI toolkit, Editage Plus. This collaboration will enable NIT Calicut's students, faculty, and researchers to leverage AI effectively to enhance research discovery, improve writing quality, and streamline scholarly publishing. By integrating these tools into its academic ecosystem, NIT Calicut joins a growing movement of Indian institutions that are embracing AI to accelerate research productivity and improve global impact. With access to CACTUS's AI suite, academics at NIT Calicut will now have an advanced toolkit to enhance efficiency at every research stage: Paperpal: The all-in-one academic writing and research assistant trusted by 2M+ academics. R Discovery: The top-rated literature search and research reading platform with 3M+ users. Mind the Graph: The accurate scientific illustration tool trusted by 100+ leading institutions. Global Journal Database: The best journal finder with a database of 43K+ verified journals. Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, emphasized the significance of this partnership: 'We are witnessing an increased adoption of AI tools among top academic institutions globally, and our partnership with NIT Calicut reflects this trend. We have an unwavering commitment towards helping researchers reach their highest potential by empowering them with advanced technology that simplifies, enhances and accelerates their research journey.' Echoing this sentiment, Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT Calicut, remarked, 'NIT Calicut has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. By incorporating the CACTUS's Editage Plus toolkit into our academic framework, we aim to equip our academics with cutting-edge AI research tools that will enhance their scholarly contributions and global impact.' Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, highlighted CACTUS's broader vision: 'This collaboration with NIT Calicut underscores our mission to create AI solutions that directly address the unique challenges faced by researchers and institutions. By providing access to trusted AI-driven tools, we are enabling academics to focus on what truly matters—innovative and impactful research.' Focused on innovation and excellence, CACTUS remains dedicated to empowering researchers by working closely with leading universities across the world, helping them transition to smarter, AI-enabled academic workflows. As Indian research institutions continue to evolve, collaborations like this one between CACTUS and NIT Calicut pave the way for a future where technology and academia work hand in hand to drive global research impact. ABOUT CACTUSEstablished in 2002, Cactus Communications ( is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Paperpal, R Discovery, and Mind the Graph. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 4,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. ABOUT NIT CALICUTThe National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of 31 premier institutions of national importance established under the 'National Institute of Technology Act 2007' and is fully funded by the Government of India. The Institute provides higher technical education and research across Engineering, Science, Technology, and Management. Founded in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC), it was elevated to a National Institute of Technology status in 2002. The mission of the NIT Calicut is to develop high quality technical education and personnel with a sound footing on basic engineering principles, technical and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities, and exemplary professional conduct to lead and to use technology for the progress of mankind, adapting themselves to changing technological environment with the highest ethical values as the inner strength. For more information, visit:Cactus Communications: NIT Calicut: For more details, contact:Nidhi Amin | Cactus Communications | | newsroom@ Logo: View original content:
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NIT-C joins HERITAGE Network, signs MoU with European institutes
The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT-C) has established a series of high-impact partnerships with premier European institutions by signing MoUs with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), in addition to its induction into the HERITAGE Network, an Indo-European network of 30 leading technical higher education institutions involved in joint collaboration. A press release issued here on Friday (May 23) said that a team led by NITC Director Prasad Krishna, which visited the European institutes, also held discussions with representatives of the University of Amsterdam and the University of Groningen on fostering academic and research collaborations, as well as prospective student exchange programmes. The institute also explored cooperation in semiconductor packaging research with the Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC) in the Netherlands. These emerging partnerships align closely with several national research and development missions, particularly in advanced electronics and high-tech manufacturing. 'Our partnerships are not just institutional, but generational. They offer the youth of India a chance to access the world, and just as importantly, bring the world to India,' Prof. Krishna said. The election of NITC to the HERITAGE Network during its General Assembly on May 14 at TU Dresden was a significant national achievement. By joining HERITAGE, NITC paves the way for deeper integration into international consortia, thereby enhancing India's academic soft power and creating robust opportunities for Indian students in joint degree programmes, research fellowships, and global internships. The network brings together premier institutions from India and Europe, fostering academic synergy in science, engineering, technology, and design.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Conclave on National Education Policy begins at NIT-C
Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the National Board of Accreditation and former Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education, inaugurated the two-day national conclave on 'Implementation of NEP 2020: Moving Towards Academic Excellence' at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, West Campus, NIT-Calicut (NIT-C), on Friday. NIT-C Director Prasad Krishna presided over the event. Noted academicians, including Ved Prakash, former Chairman of the University Grants Commission; A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director, IIT Palakkad; B. Ravi, Director, NITK Surathkal; and Prem Lal Patel, Director, VNIT Nagpur, took part in the conclave that aims to foster robust collaboration and facilitate knowledge sharing among Centrally funded institutions and State/UT governments to ensure the effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across the nation. The NIT-C has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Education to mentor six universities in Kerala (University of Calicut, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University (Wayanad), Kerala University of Health and Allied Sciences, and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University). The universities were represented by 48 delegates alongside participants from other prestigious institutes, including IITs and NITs. More than 225 faculty members from various departments within the NIT-C are also participating in the event.
