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Indian Student Numbers Surge at UCL

Indian Student Numbers Surge at UCL

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

University College London has recorded a 19 per cent and 26 per cent rise in undergraduate and postgraduate students from India for the 2026 term, indicating a preference for the UK over the US at a time when Indian students are facing visa uncertainties in US-based institutions.

IIT Bombay's Techfest 2010 on Jan 22, 23, 24

IIT Bombay's Techfest 2010 on Jan 22, 23, 24

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Techfest 2010 is the 13th edition of IIT Bombay's Annual International Science and Technology Festival.

New UG, PG and PhD courses at IIT-Bombay

New UG, PG and PhD courses at IIT-Bombay

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

IIT-Bombay offers new undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes.

IITs, IIMs Face UGC's Anti-Ragging Heat

IITs, IIMs Face UGC's Anti-Ragging Heat

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

UGC pulls up IITs, IIMs, NITs, AMU and 86 others for failing to submit anti-ragging compliance -- exposing serious gaps in campus vigilance.

ED raids I-PAC office, director Pratik Jain's home

ED raids I-PAC office, director Pratik Jain's home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the office of political consultancy firm I-PAC and the home of its director Pratik Jain in Kolkata as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged multi-crore rupee coal pilferage scam.

QS Rankings Expose India's Higher-Education Gap

QS Rankings Expose India's Higher-Education Gap

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India not only lost its top place as the most represented higher-education system to China, several of its marquee institutions saw a significant drop.

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?

Covid survives longer on glass, plastic than on cloth, paper: IIT Bombay study

Covid survives longer on glass, plastic than on cloth, paper: IIT Bombay study

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

A study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay found that a droplet remains liquid for a much shorter time on a porous surface, making it less favourable to the survival of the virus.

From BJP war room to TMC strategist: Who is Pratik Jain?

From BJP war room to TMC strategist: Who is Pratik Jain?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Despite his influence, Pratik Jain avoids the spotlight. Credit is routinely passed on to colleagues. He maintains no visible faction within the TMC, no personal coterie.

IIT-Bombay chairman quits post after 'tiff' with HRD ministry

IIT-Bombay chairman quits post after 'tiff' with HRD ministry

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

His resignation was even questioned in Rajya Sabha with Congress wanting a clarification.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

IIT Madras, AIIMS Top NIRF List

IIT Madras, AIIMS Top NIRF List

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

IIT Madras secured the top position out of the 10,885 institutes that took part in the NIRF's ninth edition.

Intellectual Ventures in pact with  IIT-Bombay

Intellectual Ventures in pact with IIT-Bombay

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

US-based invention investment company Intellectual Ventures and Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay today signed a MoU to license and commercialise inventions of students and faculty of the institute.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

Reliance Jio tests 4G network at IIT Bombay fest

Reliance Jio tests 4G network at IIT Bombay fest

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd on Friday tested its 4G network at the Techfest event in IIT Bombay campus by running trials of video calls and Jio television service, among others.

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a bad light, a fellow student said on Thursday.

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

BITS has produced 10 startup unicorn founders in the US.

IIT Bombay gets $7.5 mn nanotech lab

IIT Bombay gets $7.5 mn nanotech lab

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

A state of the art nano-manufacturing lab costing over $ 7.5 million donated by a global nanotechnology major was inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on Thursday. The prestigious institute located in Mumbai also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Applied Materials (AMAT) Inc, which donated three advanced tools to IIT, for collaboration in R&D projects.

IIT Bombay, Microsoft at loggerheads

IIT Bombay, Microsoft at loggerheads

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has taken strong objection to the fact that despite a "No" to OOXML by a majority of the Bureau of Indian Standardsmembers, the software giant "continued to make representations to the top Indian leadership (read Ministry of Consumer Affairs), pressuring them to change the Indian vote".

Mumbai monorail breakdown: MMRDA suspends 2 officials; probe underway

Mumbai monorail breakdown: MMRDA suspends 2 officials; probe underway

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The MMRDA, which operates the monorail services in the metropolis, also initiated a high-level inquiry into the August 19 incident, officials said.

IIT-Bombay to set up campus in Gujarat

IIT-Bombay to set up campus in Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Gujarat is all set to get a satellite campus of the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay.\n

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'

IIT Bombay alumni appointed CIO of Washington

IIT Bombay alumni appointed CIO of Washington

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Shyam's appointment was announced by Washington Governor Chris Gregoire on Monday.

QS Rankings: 9 Indian Unis Make It To The Top 50

QS Rankings: 9 Indian Unis Make It To The Top 50

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Nine Indian universities and institutions have secured a place among the world's top 50 in the QS subject-wise rankings, with the Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad claiming the highest position at 20th globally for Engineering-Mineral and Mining. Despite the success, some top institutions, including three IITs, two IIMs and JNU, have experienced a drop in their rankings. The QS World University Rankings by Subject, in its 15th edition, highlight India's growing higher education ecosystem in terms of both size and quality.

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Delhi Zone's Rajit Gupta scored 332 out of 360 marks to bag the top rank in the IIT Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced).

IIT student's death: SIT recovers cutter used by accused to 'threaten' victim

IIT student's death: SIT recovers cutter used by accused to 'threaten' victim

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Khatri is being interrogated to know the exact reason behind his dispute with Solanki, he said.

'India Rewriting Global Higher Education Map'

'India Rewriting Global Higher Education Map'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

India has 54 institutions in the QS World University Rankings, making it the 4th most represented country after the US (192), the UK (90) and China (72).

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'In IIT, most faculty members have a bias against SC/ST students.' 'SC/ST and OBC students have no idea whom to approach for support.'

EXCLUSIVE! Ask Dr Ganesh Natarajan Your Career Qs

EXCLUSIVE! Ask Dr Ganesh Natarajan Your Career Qs

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Dr Ganesh Natarajan will answer your questions as a Special Guru on rediffGURUS from May 26 to June 1. All you need to do is create your account on rediffGURUS and ask him what you want to know.

Google AI Bets Big On Indian Farms, Languages

Google AI Bets Big On Indian Farms, Languages

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Google says its AI models are being used across sectors in India, from improving maternal health programmes and streamlining patient-care to supporting agri-tech solutions and advancing the country's sovereign AI efforts.

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

Rediff.com3 May 2015

A suicide note purportedly written by the student was found near the student's body which indicates that he was depressed.

'AI Can Improve The Lives Of Millions Of Indians'

'AI Can Improve The Lives Of Millions Of Indians'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'We're already seeing signs of superhuman capability.'

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

Dead IIT-B student's family suspects murder, says he was discriminated against

Dead IIT-B student's family suspects murder, says he was discriminated against

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The family of an IIT-Bombay student who died allegedly by suicide has claimed that he faced discrimination at the premier institute for belonging to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community and that there is a strong possibility that he was "murdered".

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Reconstruction of the terminal is expected to be completed by September 2028.

QS Employability Rankings 2022: IIT-B Tops

QS Employability Rankings 2022: IIT-B Tops

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is the top Indian institute as per the Quacquarelli Symonds Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.

IIT-B students move police against prof for pro-Palestinian talk

IIT-B students move police against prof for pro-Palestinian talk

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have lodged a police complaint against a professor and a guest speaker for allegedly speaking in support of Palestinian militants during a virtual lecture, an official said on Friday.

IIT-B, Delhi in world's Top 50 engineering colleges

IIT-B, Delhi in world's Top 50 engineering colleges

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

For the first time, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Bombay and Delhi were ranked among QS top 50 engineering colleges in the world.

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) has issued guidelines urging students to desist from asking fellow students for details that might reveal their caste and instead encouraged them to bond over commonalities like sports, music and movies.

Suicides from marginalised communities common now: CJI on IIT student's death

Suicides from marginalised communities common now: CJI on IIT student's death

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

He said he was wondering where our institutions are going wrong, that students are forced to take their life.