News for 'IIT Bombay'

IITs see surge in placements

IITs see surge in placements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The process will start in December, but response from companies is very good.

When the President exhorted IITs

When the President exhorted IITs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

President Pratibha Patil has asked Indian Institutes of Technology to address the problems of rural areas by producing cutting-edge solutions for them.

The IIT Common Entrance Exam for Design

The IIT Common Entrance Exam for Design

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Alert: The Common Entrance Examination for Design conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

System-on-chip: IIT achieves breakthrough

System-on-chip: IIT achieves breakthrough

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

IIT Bombay and Infineon Technologies on Wednesday said they had jointly achieved a major breakthrough in integration of high voltage functionality for advanced CMOS technologies.

IITs slip in Asian university rankings

IITs slip in Asian university rankings

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The rankings listed Asia's top 200 universities, where 12 Indian institutions figure, including seven IITs and five universities.

Hike in IIT fees: Is it justified?

Hike in IIT fees: Is it justified?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

If IIT-Bombay Chairman Anil Kakodkar has his way, studying at any of the 15 IITs across the country will now cost Rs 250,000 every year against the current Rs 50,000. Is this hike justified?

IIT just became FIVE times more expensive

IIT just became FIVE times more expensive

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

If the IIT Council has its way, fees for the most prestigious engineering institute will shoot up fivefold.

Consortia of 7 IITs, ParisTech sign MoU

Consortia of 7 IITs, ParisTech sign MoU

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

The seven IITs are Kharagpur, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur, Delhi, Guwahati and Roorkee and the consortium is headed by IIT Bombay director Devang Khakhar.

IIT-B mooted to provide climate solutions

IIT-B mooted to provide climate solutions

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Alumni and directors of all IITs have proposed a virtual centre at IIT-Bombay for Climate Change Science, which would co-ordinate work of all environment related faculty across these premier technology institutions through a holistic approach.

QS Rankings 2021: The best universities in India

QS Rankings 2021: The best universities in India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Twelve universities from India feature in the top 100 of QS Rankings by Subject 2021.

IDEAZ '08: The PAN IIT Business Idea Challenge

IDEAZ '08: The PAN IIT Business Idea Challenge

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

E-Cell IIT Bombay's 'The Pan IIT Business Ideas Challenge' where brains across all the IITs come together in a clash of ideas. It's about an idea for an enterprise at its inception. Ideas of products, services, innovations, changes that very possibly are the trends of tomorrow.

IIT-B professors on mass leave for salary hike

IIT-B professors on mass leave for salary hike

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Over 200 professors of IIT-Bombay on Monday went on mass leave demanding pay parity with government scientists.The salary hike demand is also to attract faculties to join IITs, he said, adding the government has announced setting up of eight new IITs across the country and 8,000 professors are needed for that.

'IIT is about fundas'

'IIT is about fundas'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

IIT-ians share some common values -- even those from different IITs demonstrate these similarities. These are basically a down-to-earth approach, good work ethics and an application of our mind to problems and challenges.

IIT gold medallist shares his success story

IIT gold medallist shares his success story

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

IIT Bombay's gold medallist, Sheerang Chhatre, discusses academics and studies with Get Ahead readers.

Celebrations, Candlelight Rally, Protests

Celebrations, Candlelight Rally, Protests

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A procession in Kolkata, here and below, commemorating the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's return from Chicago after delivering his historic speech at the World Parliament of Religions.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Unfortunately, most of our students use AI to replace knowledge when they should be using the AI tools to enhance their knowledge.' 'I am sorry to say, even those students who have opted to study AI have no idea what AI is.'

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

International pay packages have soared 10-30 per cent at IITs.

IITs to offer new courses

IITs to offer new courses

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

Faced with growing demand from students for admission to prestigious engineering institutions, the government has decided to start new courses in three leading Indian Institutes of Technology from 2005-06 academic session.

IIT's K-Yan: a new learning device

IIT's K-Yan: a new learning device

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Aiming at merging technology with education, IL&FS Education & Technology Services along with IIT-Bombay has developed an integrated system with built-in computer, monitor, DVD player, projector and stereo system.

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Congress leader from Gujarat said the Dalit community has given a call for a nationwide candle march on February 19 in support of Solanki, who was a first-year student of B.Tech (chemical) course.

An IIT-ian who dreams of a greener world

An IIT-ian who dreams of a greener world

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

An interview with Shripad Dharmadhikary,an IIT-ian who walked off the beaten track.

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Companies now require more than just academic marks; they seek students with internship experience or extra certification courses.

IITs among world's most innovative universities

IITs among world's most innovative universities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The annual Reuters ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities for 2018 is out.

The IIT lab for young innovators

The IIT lab for young innovators

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), an IT business incubator supported by IIT Bombay is set to open its doors for more innovators sand entrepreneurs.

Sense of compassion for society has sustained me as judge: CJI Chandrachud

Sense of compassion for society has sustained me as judge: CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

"The boy came from a marginalised background, could not pay the admission fees of Rs 17,500. He would have lost his admission had we not granted relief then. This is what has sustained me as a judge all these years," the CJI said.

Mumbai police records statements of Darshan Solanki's parents in Ahmedabad

Mumbai police records statements of Darshan Solanki's parents in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A three-member team from Powai police under whose jurisdiction the premier institute is located reached Solanki's home at Maninagar in Ahmedabad city in the morning, an official said.

IITs to increase student intake by 54%

IITs to increase student intake by 54%

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

However, the number of students under general category would be maintained at the current level.

IIT whiz kids and designs for the future

IIT whiz kids and designs for the future

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

A look at the annual design degree show from the IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre

How IIT-B made it to the world's best universities

How IIT-B made it to the world's best universities

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Among the six parameters, employer reputation was the strongest for IIT-B, with a rank of 93 globally.

Who Says Our Netas Are Not Educated?

Who Says Our Netas Are Not Educated?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

In Maharashtra's 288-member assembly, the share of legislators with college degrees increased over the past decade.

IITs in talks with investment cos to sell patents

IITs in talks with investment cos to sell patents

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

IIT Bombay, for instance, recently joined hands with Intellectual Ventures to seek support in marketing and licensing patents the institute holds.

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits.

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Semiconductor makers need thousands of engineers and technicians, and though India has one of the largest pool of engineers in the world, they do not have experience in the semiconductor manufacturing space.

Words of wisdom from an IIT gold medallist

Words of wisdom from an IIT gold medallist

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Shreerang Chhatre, IIT gold medallist, shares tips and thoughts on academics. How can your excel? How should you study? Read on

Not Niagara Falls, But Powai Lake

Not Niagara Falls, But Powai Lake

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

As the rains flood Mumbai, disrupting the flow of life and the momentum of traffic in the city that never sleeps, Mumbaikars will be relieved to know that the Powai lake, which supplies some of the city's water needs, is overflowing.

IIT-B alumni gift $7 mn for bioscience hub

IIT-B alumni gift $7 mn for bioscience hub

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

IIT Bombay's alumni raised a whopping $7 million for their alma mater at a function to celebrate 50 years of the premier institution to set up a bioscience centre.

Teacher Congratulates Parag Agrawal

Teacher Congratulates Parag Agrawal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Jack Dorsey stepped down as Twitter's CEO after a rather turbulent tenure and handed the reins to IIT-B grad Parag Agarwal.