News for 'IIT Mumbai'

Rs 10,000 PC? VIA has the solution

Rs 10,000 PC? VIA has the solution

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions VIA Technologies on Tuesday said it has opened a new innovation centre in Mumbai and plans to set up a team in India to give a push to sub Rs 10,000 personal computer.

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

IIT's Navi Mumbai airport study stress on Ecology

IIT's Navi Mumbai airport study stress on Ecology

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

An environment impact assessment study by the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, for the proposed Navi Mumbai international airport, has categorically said there should not be any compromise on retaining the geomorphology of rivers, the aquatic life and mangroves in the airport zone.

He could be working at a dhaba, but is now at IIT!

He could be working at a dhaba, but is now at IIT!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Brijesh Kumar Saroj, the son of a poor weaver, overcame every hardship, to make it to IIT-Bombay. When he cleared the IIT entrance exam, villagers threw stones at his home because he is Dalit. This has only hardened his resolve to 'make it in life'.

All you NEED to know about JMET 09

All you NEED to know about JMET 09

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The test is the first step towards seeking admission to the post-graduate programmes in management offered by the six IITs and IISc Bangalore. Are you ready?

'Pan IIT mission is to transform India'

'Pan IIT mission is to transform India'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Transcript of the chat with IT whizkid Ashank Desai.

IIT to set up world class nano R&D centre

IIT to set up world class nano R&D centre

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

The IIT Nano Centre will have fabrication facility in addition to scientific and structural characterisation facilities, R&D dean Prof Kartik Khilar said.

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Internet giant Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund, its CEO Sundar Pichai has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a step that will recognise India's leadership on fintech and will support small and large businesses in India, the US and around the world. Pichai met Prime Minister Modi in Washington on Friday and also announced the opening of Google's global fintech operation centre in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar. "It was an honour to meet Prime Minister Modi during the historic visit to the US. We shared with the Prime Minister that Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund," Pichai said.

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

Ready for the JMET? Test yourself!

Ready for the JMET? Test yourself!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

To help test takers better prepare for the test, Rediff.com in collaboration with TCYOnline.com presents a mock JMET.

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

La Nina, construction worsen air quality; spike in respiratory ailments.

Mere allegations in suicide note not enough, says court in Solanki suicide case

Mere allegations in suicide note not enough, says court in Solanki suicide case

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Mere allegations in a suicide note would not be sufficient to draw the conclusion that the accused has committed the offence of abetment, a Mumbai court has said while granting bail to IIT Bombay student Arman Khatri, arrested in connection with fellow student Darshan Solanki's suicide.

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.

Charni Road To Chennai! Tiranga Flies High

Charni Road To Chennai! Tiranga Flies High

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Readers send us photographs of the Tricolour for Independence Day.

A CEO who uses free time to teach IIT students

A CEO who uses free time to teach IIT students

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The 'outsider' CEO of India's fifth largest pharma company says working in a family-owned outfit has been an unexpectedly easy ride.

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.' 'It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.'

'The world is your oyster, dear IIT-ians'

'The world is your oyster, dear IIT-ians'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Transcript of the chat with Sumant Singa, chief financial officer of the Aditya Birla Group.

Soon, your thoughts may speak

Soon, your thoughts may speak

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

A professor feels the use of chips among patients can do wonders but he also believes the usage should not be restricted to therapeutic use only.

Now, robots make the grade

Now, robots make the grade

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Thousands of robots which were confined to research labs in India, are now finding their way into schools and engineering colleges.

Shut Up Sona Review

Shut Up Sona Review

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Shut Up Sona is about one woman refusing to be silenced, notes Deepa Gahlot.

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

IIT, IISc scientists dislike Facebook's Free Basics

IIT, IISc scientists dislike Facebook's Free Basics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

They are asking TRAI to reject the plan in the interest of protecting the citizens' right to use Internet

JNU, HCU among top 5 Indian universities

JNU, HCU among top 5 Indian universities

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released a list of top Indian universities across categories.

NSG Mumbai hub safe; commandos move in

NSG Mumbai hub safe; commandos move in

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

National Security Guard commandos based at their hub in Mumbai have moved into their permanent structures after experts declared them safe for occupation following reports of cracks in them.

TVF founder Arunabh Kumar acquitted in sexual harassment case

TVF founder Arunabh Kumar acquitted in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

It can be said the complaint was filed out of "grudge" or business rivalry, the court noted.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

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.

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

Taxi dreams: A tale of two IIT friends who won and lost!

Taxi dreams: A tale of two IIT friends who won and lost!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Two IIT-B grads cracked the cab aggregator code, tasted success & failure.

You could be a COVID-19 warrior too!

You could be a COVID-19 warrior too!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A design challenge to help fight COVID-19.

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

India is currently considering two corridors for high speed trains.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

From rescuing tiger cubs to rescuing a crocodile to admiring spring in Kashmir, here are some interesting videos for your viewing pleasure.

Is Nirmalaji Praying For The Economy In Tirupati?

Is Nirmalaji Praying For The Economy In Tirupati?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, October 19.

Wipro hires former TCS veteran as Group Prez & COO

Wipro hires former TCS veteran as Group Prez & COO

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Wipro hires former TCS veteran as Group Prez & COO.

Koramangala start-ups break myth of IIT entrepreneur

Koramangala start-ups break myth of IIT entrepreneur

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Interestingly, the survey found that 70 per cent of the founders had experience working at multinational companies before starting on their own.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Sharjeel Imam's brother questioned by cops in Bihar

Sharjeel Imam's brother questioned by cops in Bihar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

He had been involved in organising the protests at Shaheen Bagh but came into limelight after a video clip went viral wherein he could be heard making some disturbing comments while addressing a gathering at Aligarh Muslim University, following which he was booked under the sedition charge in the UP town.

Kartikey Gupta from Maharashtra tops IIT-JEE

Kartikey Gupta from Maharashtra tops IIT-JEE

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The 17 year old from Ballarpur, Maharashtra has scored 346 out of 372 marks in the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) results announced Friday.