Indian Institute for Human Settlements

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Who is actually training physical AI—and what kind of work does it involve?

IIHS researcher Aditi Surie has been quoted in recent stories by Al Jazeera and France24 on India’s growing AI-training workforce.

Behind tasks such as teaching robots to fold a towel or slice a mango lies a complex process of capturing, assessing and qualifying data. This work demands not only physical precision, but also significant cognitive skill, judgement and attention.

The workforce itself is equally varied: from workers in factories and workshops to educated women undertaking data work from home, each entering the sector with different skills, constraints and bargaining positions.

Learn more: https://t.co/z6vJIQNwZ0

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The second Along the ARC panel asks how marginalised populations navigate the intersecting barriers of displacement, segregation, and spatial choice—and how these forces shape access to housing, belonging, and the possibility of making a home.

Carrying forward the spirit of IIHS’ annual research conference Urban ARC, this conversation brings questions of tenure, identity, mobility, and exclusion into dialogue with the changing geographies of home. The panel will be moderated by Ruchika Lall, Senior Consultant, IIHS Research.

25 June 2026 | 5:30 PM IST | Online on Zoom

Register here: https://t.co/moNsOvBRtc

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IIHS and AUIDFCL have signed an MoU to create knowledge and strengthen institutions through capacity development, institutional strengthening, research, and knowledge exchange across Assam's urban sector.

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The first is a research output, eligible for consideration in reputed journals. The other is a consolidation of real-life experiences that anchors HPB practice.

Submissions for both close on 30 June 2026. Submit here: https://t.co/t6QgPARiBN

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Looking to help build the #HighPerformanceBuilding (HPB) knowledge base? There are several ways to document and submit your findings.

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IIHS, in collaboration with @NICMARofficial, invites you to contribute to an HPB-focused track at #ICCRIP2026 via two special formats: Shark Papers and Practitioners’ Perspectives.

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Q4. How do you think private companies are most commonly involved in public service delivery?

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Q3. In building capacity for public service delivery, where can AI add the most value?

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Q2. What do you think is the biggest challenge in improving public service delivery at scale?

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Q1. When you think of ‘public service delivery’, who do you picture doing the work?

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City Scripts is delighted to invite you to the Bengaluru launch of Wild Capital, followed by a conversation with the author. An unforgettable journey through the hidden wildernesses of the bustling metropolis of Delhi.

The book explores the city over many days and nights, while tracing memories and the stories of extraordinary human lives, discovering centuries-old groves of trees and neglected rivers, mammal tracks and bird calls, words forgotten and then re-found.

Register here: https://t.co/ohi5e5qGi0

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This is a chance for #architects, #designers, and project teams to learn how to connect #buildingscience with day-to-day design decisions.

Date: 26 June 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM IST
Mode: Zoom

Know more about the session: https://t.co/bO41bobCuu

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A building's outer layer—its #façade, windows, shading, and materials—decides how much heat gets in, and how hard the cooling has to work.

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ASSURE is hosting an online workshop on this topic.

The session covers how to read simulation results, ask the right #design questions, and make informed choices on façade and material selection as part of the #HighPerformanceBuildings (HPBs) design process.

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CDF 2026 invites you to explore how capacities across governments, communities, markets, knowledge institutions, and civic actors can come together to strengthen public systems.
Anchored by the IIHS Capacity Development programme, CDF 2026 will explore and unpack 'Capacity Development for Multi-Stakeholder Public Service Delivery'.

Join us in person or online as we explore how capacity development can strengthen systems for complex, technology-enabled, and partnership-driven public service delivery.

Date: 3 July 2026
Location: Sheraton New Delhi Hotel, and online on Zoom
Get in touch: [email protected] | [phone]

To learn more and register, visit https://t.co/PigavGWOuU.
#IIHS #CapacityDevelopment #CDF2026

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ASSURE is coming to #Ahmedabad for the 12th edition of the workshop, on 16-18 July 2026.

Register using the link: https://t.co/HrXPOVVnkW

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The 11th edition of ASSURE’s immersive workshop, Designing High Performance Buildings (HPBs) for Net Zero, recently concluded in Nagpur.

The workshop brought together 74 built environment professionals for three days of hands-on exercises, guided sessions, and an HPB visit.

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The return of participating organisations with larger teams—and the growing pan-India cohort of HPB practitioners—reflects a strong commitment towards sustainable building practices and energy-efficient design.