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Faculty shortage worrisome at IITs

Faculty shortage worrisome at IITs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

With 2,269 vacancies, the IITs currently have one teacher for every 16 students.

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'There is a difference between a politician and leader.' 'A politician will have his pound of flesh first and do everything else later.' 'A leader will sacrifice everything to help people.'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Trump's desire to withdraw the US from some arenas on the global stage will result in ceding space to China.'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I was in serious depression during the shooting of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' 'I realised that this is not the film I wanted to make.' 'Aamir told me we will redo, remove eight key characters and reshoot.' 'He gave me the confidence and told me it was a timeless script.'

Forces to get bulletproof jackets with 360-degree cover soon

Forces to get bulletproof jackets with 360-degree cover soon

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The jackets have been developed at the DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence at IIT-Delhi, the ministry said in a statement.

The highest placement offer at IIT-Guwahati is...

The highest placement offer at IIT-Guwahati is...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The institute has bagged 179 pre-placement offers so far, with the highest domestic offer at Rs 64 lakh per annum.

No indication of 'mass malpractice' in NEET-UG 2024: Centre

No indication of 'mass malpractice' in NEET-UG 2024: Centre

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Centre said the data analytics of results of NEET-UG 2024 show the marks distribution follows the bell-shaped curve that is witnessed in any large-scale examination indicating no abnormality.

Groom reaches Guwahati on time for wedding thanks to railways

Groom reaches Guwahati on time for wedding thanks to railways

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

A Mumbai man managed to reach Guwahati on time for his wedding on Sunday, thanks to the help of Indian Railways. The groom and his relatives were travelling on the Gitanjali Express from Mumbai, which was delayed. They were worried about missing the Saraighat Express to Guwahati. A member of the wedding party posted a message on X, requesting help. The Howrah Divisional Railway Manager, acting on instructions from higher authorities, detained the Saraighat Express and ensured the swift arrival of the Gitanjali Express. The groom and his relatives were then quickly transported to the Saraighat Express by battery-operated vehicles. The wedding took place without further complications. The family expressed their gratitude to the Indian Railways for their assistance.

'Maha Kumbh is not a hub of glamour and 5-star culture'

'Maha Kumbh is not a hub of glamour and 5-star culture'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Since the beginning of the Maha Kumbh last month, many influencers, models and actors have had their brief moment in the sun of virality: model-turned-sadhvi Harsha Richaria, garland seller Mona Lisa, 'IIT baba' Abhay Singh and actor Mamata Kulkarni to name a few.

Delhi: Portion of road under IIT flyover caves in

Delhi: Portion of road under IIT flyover caves in

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Taking to Twitter, the Delhi Traffic Police asked commuters to take the alternate route.

'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.'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

COVID-19 infects IIT-Madras; forces shutdown

COVID-19 infects IIT-Madras; forces shutdown

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

A total of 774 students are on the campus and most of those who were infected were residents of Krishna and Jamuna hostels.

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

These are the highlights of the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday.

Best Colleges To Study Computer Science

Best Colleges To Study Computer Science

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar counsels students about how to pursue a successful career in science, medicine and technology.

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and often studied by kerosene light.

SIT formed to probe Dalit student's suicide at IIT-B

SIT formed to probe Dalit student's suicide at IIT-B

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Darshan Solanki, who hailed from Ahmedabad in Gujarat and was a first-year student of B Tech (Chemical) course at the IITB, allegedly died by suicide by jumping off the seventh floor of a hostel building located on the campus on February 12.

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'

Maha Kumbh ends with 65 cr attendees, controversies, politics

Maha Kumbh ends with 65 cr attendees, controversies, politics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The Maha Kumbh, billed as the world's largest gathering, concluded on Wednesday after 45 days, with lakhs of devotees taking a dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. Despite a stampede that killed at least 30 people, millions continued to visit the Kumbh, seeking salvation through the ritual bath. The event saw a mix of faith, tradition, and technology, drawing pilgrims and tourists from across the globe.

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Targeted at one million schoolchildren and college students, besides working professionals and researchers, the three-month course will be available in online mode, free of cost, to people in India and abroad.

Kota coaching hub sees 50% drop in student suicides in 2024

Kota coaching hub sees 50% drop in student suicides in 2024

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

The Kota district administration in Rajasthan has reported a 50% decline in student suicides this year compared to 2023, attributing the decrease to stricter guidelines for coaching institutes and hostels, mental health initiatives, and outreach programs. Despite the positive development, coaching businesses in Kota have experienced a slowdown due to negative publicity and stricter regulations. The district administration has launched a program called 'Kota Cares' to reaffirm its commitment to student well-being and safety.

IIT Bombay student's death: Abetment to suicide case registered

IIT Bombay student's death: Abetment to suicide case registered

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The case was registered 47 days after Solanki allegedly ended his life by jumping off a building on the IIT Bombay campus in Powai on February 12.

'I Failed NEET Twice. Should I Reappear?'

'I Failed NEET Twice. Should I Reappear?'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, prepares aspirants for competitive exams such as MHT-CET, IIT-JEE and NEET-UG.

It's raining Rs 1 crore offers at IIT-Delhi

It's raining Rs 1 crore offers at IIT-Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Sixty such offers have been made on Day 1 of the placement drive.

What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, suffered a major setback in the Delhi Assembly elections, losing to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The loss marks a significant blow to Kejriwal's national ambitions and raises questions about the future of the party. The AAP had been in power in Delhi for the past 10 years and had also formed a government in Punjab. Despite the defeat, the party still holds 13 MPs from Punjab and Delhi. The article examines the factors that contributed to the AAP's defeat, including allegations of corruption, poor civic facilities, and the BJP's relentless attacks. It also explores the impact of the loss on Kejriwal's national aspirations and the party's future.

Coming Soon! New Internship Scheme

Coming Soon! New Internship Scheme

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'We are getting to understand the mind of this generation.' 'Minor tweaks are being made to ease the process as we go along.'

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'As a child, I believed that my world record would be a national pride. But I feel cheated now.'

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.'

Will devise mechanism to end caste bias in institutions: SC

Will devise mechanism to end caste bias in institutions: SC

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has announced its intention to establish an effective mechanism to address caste-based discrimination in educational institutions throughout the country. The court directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to draft regulations to prevent such discrimination and to provide data on institutions that have implemented equal opportunity cells as mandated by the 2012 UGC equity regulations. The court's decision stems from a public interest litigation filed in 2019 highlighting the prevalence of caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions and its tragic consequences, including the suicides of students like Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.

Medal alert! Nitesh enters men's badminton SL3 final

Medal alert! Nitesh enters men's badminton SL3 final

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The IIT Mandi graduate thus ensured that India return with a medal from the SL3 category, after Pramod Bhagat clinched the gold when para badminton made its debut three years ago in Tokyo.

SC asks IIT Bombay to allocate seat to Dalit student within 48 hrs

SC asks IIT Bombay to allocate seat to Dalit student within 48 hrs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Asking Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to adopt a humanitarian approach, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the premier engineering institute to allocate within 48 hours a seat to a young Dalit boy, who missed out, as he could not deposit his fees due to the non-functioning of his credit card.

Infosys to invest up to Rs 17 cr in space tech startup GalaxEye

Infosys to invest up to Rs 17 cr in space tech startup GalaxEye

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

IT firm Infosys on Thursday said it will invest up to Rs 17 crore in space tech startup GalaxEye Space Solutions as part of Infosys Innovation Fund. The investment will be made in equity and series A compulsory convertible preference shares allotment, a regulatory filing said.

IIT-Madras director on IITs and Pan-IIT event

IIT-Madras director on IITs and Pan-IIT event

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Rediff.com guest columnist Yogesh K Upadhyaya talks with Prof M S Ananth to get his views on wide-ranging academic issues and also on the Pan-IIT 2008 meet, which is going to be held at the IIT Madras between December 19 and December 21.

IIT-Guwahati declared Covid containment zone after 60 test positive

IIT-Guwahati declared Covid containment zone after 60 test positive

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati had been declared a containment zone after 60 people there tested Covid-19 positive, according to Assam's District Disaster Management Authority.

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

From early graduation to flexible grading, Gunjan Sharma reports on how the IITs will help their graduating students.

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year.

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.

Rs 1.68 crore! The highest CTC at IIT-B this year

Rs 1.68 crore! The highest CTC at IIT-B this year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The highest domestic CTC is up by 163 per cent at IIT-Bombay's first phase of placements.

IIT Kanpur's move legally unsustainable, say IITs

IIT Kanpur's move legally unsustainable, say IITs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

It is likely that other Indian Institutes of Technology may not join IIT-Kanpur in its resolve to take on the new entrance exam.