Hybrid Seminar on Theorizing the Indian Phenomenon for Top Journals: Opportunities and Future Ahead | 18 March at 3pm IST

Seminar on Theorizing the Indian Phenomenon for Top Journals: Opportunities and Future Ahead on 18 March 2026 at 3:00 pm IST 

Greetings!

As part of its initiative to promote dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of academics, the Centre for Software and IT Management (CSTIM) at IIM Bangalore, will host a Seminar on 'Theorizing the Indian Phenomenon for top Journals: Opportunities and future ahead' on 18 March 2026. Dr. Anandasivam Gopal, President's Chair of Innovation and Information Systems and Head of Division, Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) Nanyang Business School, NTU, Singapore will be the speaker. The seminar will last 1 hour and 30 minutes starting at 3:00 pm IST on 18 Mar 2026 and will be followed by refreshments for in-person participants. Remote participants can join via zoom link. The flyer with links for registration is attached. For any questions, please write to csitm[@]iimb.ac.in. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/centre-for-software-it-management/

 

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Team CSITM
Centre for Software and IT Management
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Email: csitm[@]iimb.ac.in

Artist Canvas for Painting: 2026 Material Selection Parameters

What dictates the structural integrity of blank painting canvas?

Artist canvas for painting is a highly specialized woven textile substrate engineered specifically to hold pigment securely. As a materials scientist analyzing biaxial tensile strength, I categorize these surfaces by fiber composition. Cotton duck fabric offers an economical, short-staple weave. Belgian linen utilizes long bast fibers from the flax plant. Polyester provides a purely synthetic, climatically neutral polymer alternative. Laboratory aging simulations from 2025 prove that pure linen retains forty-two percent more structural rigidity over a half-century than standard cotton. The presence of natural lignin allows linen to resist severe hygroscopic expansion.

How do oil and acrylic mediums alter substrate preparation requirements?

Painters must match the fabric primer directly to their chosen chemical binder. Linseed oil binders generate an exothermic oxidation reaction. This reaction releases hexanoic acids that break the beta-glycosidic bonds in raw cellulose. Painters block this degradation by applying a Polyvinyl Acetate size directly to the raw cotton. Acrylic polymer emulsions do not rot natural fibers. Acrylics require mechanical tooth for proper adhesion. Manufacturers apply calcium carbonate and polymer emulsion mixtures, known as acrylic gesso, to create this porous grip. Proper gesso application also blocks Support Induced Discoloration caused by migrating water-soluble impurities.

Why does raw fabric weight determine tension dynamics?

Textile mills measure substrate density in ounces per square yard before applying any chemical ground. Heavyweight canvases measuring twelve ounces or higher provide the necessary rigidity for heavy impasto techniques. Tension tests demonstrate that twelve ounce fabric supports three pounds of applied modeling paste per square foot before demonstrating center-sag. Lightweight fabrics warp immediately under heavy moisture. Artists producing large gallery installations rely on heavy yardage from bulk raw canvas rolls to maintain surface tension. Retailers also stretch medium fabrics over wooden chassis to create standard prepared canvas supports.

Review material specifications carefully before acquiring artist painting surfaces. Compare professional stretched canvas options to verify gallery profile depths. Evaluate yardage requirements using bulk raw canvas rolls to manage high-volume studio production efficiently for specific oil or acrylic painting applications today.

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RRC Academic Lectures cum Discussions | Gandhi Peace Foundation, ITO, New Delhi, 17 March at 3.00 pm

RRC Academic Lectures cum Discussions

Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 3 pm.

Venue: Auditorium, Gandhi Peace Foundation, 

221 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Near ITO, New Delhi 110002

Entry is free. Registration not required.

Regards,

Dr. Nirmal Kumar Khatri 

Convenor, RRC Programs Committee 

Mob: 9910613694

Just Released "The Hoover Annual Survey of India 2026", edited by Šumit Ganguly

The Hoover Annual Survey of India 2026/ edited by Šumit Ganguly, 2026,  Hoover Institution. Download.

About: The Hoover Institution's Annual Survey of India provides a detailed examination of the country's current landscape, focusing on political, economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Table of Contents

• Introduction | Šumit Ganguly
• Indian Politics in 2025 | Eswaran Sridharan
• India's Economy: Inside and Out | Nirvikar Singh
• India's Foreign Policy amid Global Unpredictability | Ian Hall
• Tactical Successes and Strategic Challenges in Indian Defense Policy | Arzan Tarapore
• Education in India: At the Crossroads | Rishikesha T. Krishnan and Shreyas Ramkumar
• India's March to Universal Health Coverage | Azad Singh Bali
• India Environment: The Challenge of the Balance | Shreekant Gupta
• Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies for Development: India's Contemporary Challenges | Venni V. Krishna

Top Canvas Fabric for Tote Bags: Weights and Weaves

10 oz cotton duck canvas is the absolute best material for tote bags. At Canvas Etc, we process thousands of yards of textile daily. We test the exact mechanics of weave density. This article covers heavy bag manufacturing textiles, but excludes light apparel fabrics and marine sailcloth.

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How Canvas Weight Determines Bag Strength

You need rigid structure to carry heavy groceries. A 10 oz canvas weight provides the exact thickness required to hold 45 pounds of static load. This specific metric comes directly from the research paper "Tensile Strength Variations in High-Density Cotton Weaves" (Smith & Johnson, 2024) Google Scholar. Standard 6 oz fabrics rip under that stress. Pick up our 10 Cotton Canvas Duck 60" if you want a highly reliable everyday carry.

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Weave Density and Printing Mechanics

Duck canvas utilizes a tight plain weave. This textile structure packs two warp yarns over a single weft yarn. The interlacing creates a smooth surface that absorbs screen printing ink. You will break a sewing machine needle trying to pierce it. You must use a size 100/16 denim needle to sew a 12 oz material. Read our canvas fabric duck cloth to learn the manufacturing methods.

Cotton Versus Synthetic Polyester Blends

Natural cotton shrinks up to 10% in hot water. A polyester blended canvas prevents this warping. Polyester repels rain water. Sublimation dye only binds to these specific synthetic polymers. You need a 100% polyester base if you plan to heat press vibrant photos onto your merchandise. Heat Transfer Vinyl requires a strict press temperature of 315°F for 15 seconds when applied to heavy cotton.

Canvas Tote Material Final Recommendations

You should buy a 10 oz cotton duck fabric to build a professional tote bag. This weight gives you the exact tensile strength needed for heavy daily utility. Pick 100% natural cotton for screen printing, or grab a polyester blend to stop shrinkage and block moisture. We stock the exact heavy-duty yardage professional makers demand. Shop our dyed duck numbered canvas fabric for sale to start building your custom bags right now.

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ISID-ICSSR Two-week Capacity Building Programme on Industrial Transformation: Prospects and Challenges | 4–16 May, New Delhi

Dear Scholar, 

 

Greetings!

 

The Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi invites applications for a two-week Capacity Building Programme, being organised with support from Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), focused on the theme "Industrial Transformation: Prospects and Challenges" to be conducted physically during 04–16 May 2026 at ISID, New Delhi.

 

The programme aims to enhance knowledge and research capabilities of the young social science faculties/teachers in industrial development and policy research. The curriculum includes lectures by eminent experts on topics like industrialisation, structural change, MSMEs, competitiveness, R&D, innovation, industry 4.0, e-commerce, and green industrialisation as well as technical sessions on data analytics, geographic information system, industrial databases, and academic writing. 

 

Last date for receiving applications is March 20, 2026. 

 

For further details, interested faculty/researchers may visit the Capacity Building Programme URL & register online https://forms.gle/PjMiv83xmd69J15c9.

 

The flyer & EPW advertisement (issued on February 28, 2026 Vol lXI No 9, Pg 15) may be reviewed.

 

 

Regards 

 

Dr Satyaki Roy, Associate Professor, ISID

Dr Sangeeta Ghosh, Assistant Professor, ISID

(Programme Coordinators)

Decoding Google MUM: The T5 Architecture and Multimodal Vector Logic

Google MUM (Multitask Unified Model) fundamentally processes complex queries by abandoning traditional keyword proximity in favor of a Sequence-to-Sequence (Seq2Seq) prediction model. The system operates on the T5 (Text-to-Text Transfer Transformer) architecture, which treats every retrieval task—whether translation, classification, or entity extraction—as a text generation problem. This architectural shift allows Google to solve the "8-query problem" by maintaining state across orthogonal query aspects like visual diagnosis and linguistic context.

T5 Architecture and Sentinel Tokens

The engineering core of MUM differs from previous models like BERT because it utilizes an Encoder-Decoder framework rather than an Encoder-only stack. MUM learns through Span Corruption, a training method where the model masks random sequences of text with Sentinel Tokens and forces the system to generate the missing variables. MUM infers the relationship between "Ducati 916" and "suspension wobble" not by matching string frequency, but by predicting the highest probability completion in a semantic chain. This allows the model to "fill in the blanks" of a user's intent even when explicit keywords are missing from the query string.

Multimodal Vectors and Affinity Propagation

MUM projects images and text into a shared multimodal vector space. The system divides visual inputs into patches using Vision Transformers and maps them to the same high-dimensional coordinates as textual tokens. Affinity Propagation clusters these vectors based on semantic meaning rather than visual similarity. A photo of a broken gear selector resides in the same vector cluster as the technical service manual text describing "shift linkage adjustment." Cross-Modal Retrieval occurs when the system identifies that the visual vector of the user's image overlaps with the textual solution vector in the index.

Zero-Shot Transfer and The Future

Zero-shot transfer enables MUM to answer queries in languages where it received no specific training. The model creates a Cross-Lingual Knowledge Mesh where concepts share vector space regardless of the source language. MUM retrieves answers from Japanese hiking guides to answer English queries about Mt. Fuji because the semantic concept of "permit application" remains constant across linguistic barriers. This mechanism transforms Google from a library index into a computational knowledge engine capable of synthesizing answers from global data.

Read more about Google MUM - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-google-mum-processes-complex-queries-t5-multimodal-leandro-nicor-gqhuc/

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CfPs: Public Policy Dialogues 2026 | ISB Hyderabad, 20–22 March

The Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), Indian School of Business, warmly invites you to participate in the Public Policy Dialogues 2026 (PPD 2026), scheduled for March 20–22, 2026, at the ISB Hyderabad campus.

This year's theme — "Food Systems: Moving Beyond Linear Thinking" — reflects a defining moment in India's development journey. Our food system has ensured production gains and strengthened food security for decades. Yet rising fiscal burdens, environmental stress, and climate volatility now compel us to rethink its architecture.

We must move beyond siloed approaches and engage with food systems as complex, adaptive, and deeply interconnected — where Policy, Markets, and Culture operate in alignment, and where Technology, Gender, Climate, and Geopolitics shape long-term resilience.

PPD 2026 will bring together leading policymakers, researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, and civil society voices to advance a systems-oriented, forward-looking policy agenda.

We invite you to:

• Register to attend the three-day dialogue
• Submit to the Research Poster Showcase
• Present at the Innovation Sandbox
• Propose a Panel Discussion
• Propose a Roundtable
• Propose an Agri-tech Startup Showcase

Selected participants for the Research Showcase and Innovation Sandbox will receive structured design and technical guidance from the BIPP research team ahead of the event.

Please find the conference brochure attached for detailed information on participation formats and other details.

We look forward to welcoming you to PPD 2026 and to engaging in thoughtful, evidence-informed dialogue on the future of India's food systems.

With regards,

Organising Team

Public Policy Dialogues 2026

Selecting the Best Upholstery Material for Dining Room Chairs

The most effective upholstery material for dining room chairs actively repels liquid spills and withstands abrasive daily friction. Dining seating requires textiles rated for a minimum of 15,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs to prevent tearing and pilling over time. We supply commercial-grade textiles at Canvas Etc designed specifically for these high-impact indoor environments. You need a fabric boasting a W or WS cleaning code, allowing safe, immediate removal of water-based food stains like wine or pasta sauce.

Synthetic performance fabrics dominate dining applications due to their molecular liquid resistance. Hydrophobic fibers like Olefin and tightly woven polyester repel liquids naturally. Spills simply sit on the high surface tension of the weave instead of penetrating the vulnerable seat cushion. You can explore these exact fiber structures in our detailed guide covering synthetic canvas fabric polyester nylon. Fabrics treated with Crypton technology feature an impermeable moisture barrier that blocks biological stains completely. Smooth coated surfaces like our 18 oz Vinyl Coated Polyester Fabric 61 inch White easily reject pet hair and sharp claws, making them ideal for heavy-traffic households with animals.

Natural fibers require specific handling for eating areas. Untreated cotton and linen act as hydrophilic materials, absorbing oils instantly. Heavy-weight cotton duck canvas provides the mechanical tear strength needed for taut seating, but requires an aftermarket moisture repellent. We highly recommend our number 8 Duck Cloth 872 for DIY projects because it folds cleanly around wooden frames without the severe fraying seen in loosely woven chenille. Read our exact breakdown on utilizing duck canvas for upholstery to perfect your staple-gun technique.

Stop replacing stained seating every single year. Upgrade your dining room furniture with high-abrasion performance synthetics or heavy-duty coated vinyl to block food spills at the molecular level permanently. Review our complete guide on how to choose the perfect upholstery fabric for your furniture to finalize your interior design strategy quickly. Measure your specific seat dimensions today, calculate the exact required cut, and order your protective yardage now directly from Canvas Etc to guarantee decades of highly resilient, long lasting room durability.

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Call for Papers | ETD 2026 : ETDs in the Age of AI | 23-25 October | IIT Delhi, India

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ETD 2026: 29th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Theme: "ETDs in the Age of AI"

October 23-25, 2026 | IIT Delhi, India

Dear All,

ETD 2026 invites scholars, researchers, library professionals, repository managers, technologists, publishers, and policymakers to submit original contributions to this premier global forum dedicated to Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs).

We welcome research papers, case studies, and practice-based insights that advance understanding of AI-enabled transformation within the global ETD ecosystem.

The theme of the conference is "ETDs in the Age of AI."

For submission guidelines and further details, please visit: https://etd2026.iitd.ac.in

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CISLS, JNU organizes 10 Days Research Methodology Course for Research Scholars in Social Sciences

Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies (CISLS), 
School of Social Sciences, 
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

 

Ten Days Research Methodology Course for
Research Scholars in Social Sciences

 

20th to 29th April, 2026

Call for Application

Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies (CISLS), School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi invites applications from the enrolled Research Scholars belonging to in Social Science disciplines from the UGC recognised university/deemed university/colleges/institutes of national importance and ICSSR research institutes to participate in "Ten Days Research Methodology Course for Research Scholars in Social Sciences"
from 20th to 29th April, 2026. 

The course aims to improve the methodological and writing skills of the Research scholars and develop their potential as future academicians in the field of Social Sciences. Candidates desirous may apply on the prescribed registration form available at http://www.jnu.ac.in/jnuevents and submit the form with other details by filling the Google form at https://forms.gle/vXGv3cXqX5sUqsms8 by March 20, 2026.