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IIT-Delhi launches coronavirus kit, claimed to be world's most affordable

IIT-Delhi launches coronavirus kit, claimed to be world's most affordable

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The Corosure Kit has received ICMR approval with the highest score and DCGI approved with a very high sensitivity and specificity.

'What Is The Cost Of An MBBS Seat In The NRI Quota?'

'What Is The Cost Of An MBBS Seat In The NRI Quota?'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

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

IIT grad injures cops at UP temple, officials say 'terror incident'

IIT grad injures cops at UP temple, officials say 'terror incident'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The accused, identified as Murtaza Abbasi, was arrested and has been sent to judicial remand for two weeks, police said and alleged that he tried to forcibly enter the temple, which was teeming with devotees during the Navratri festival, after raising the religious slogan of 'Allahu Akbar'.

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.

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Meanwhile, a structural engineer named in the case registered in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.

JEE-Advanced test for IITs to be held on July 3

JEE-Advanced test for IITs to be held on July 3

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The relaxation in the eligibility criterion pertaining to class 12 marks will be offered this year too, Nishank said.

It's raining placements at IITs this year

It's raining placements at IITs this year

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Oracle, Google and Microsoft offered plum international offers to students at leading IITs in the country.

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.

Watching global Covid spread, IIT-Kanpur has not predicted 4th wave: Govt

Watching global Covid spread, IIT-Kanpur has not predicted 4th wave: Govt

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Noting that various mathematical models meant for predicting coronavirus waves have repeatedly failed to give reliable results due to a small sample size, the Centre on Tuesday said it is closely following the virus trajectory globally, given the emergence of its new variants.

IIT entrepreneurs have built 12 Unicorns, fourth-most globally

IIT entrepreneurs have built 12 Unicorns, fourth-most globally

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

A 2014 study had ranked IITs as fourth among the top 50 universities globally, whose graduates were entrepreneurial.

155,000 Apply For 91,000 Internships

155,000 Apply For 91,000 Internships

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

A shortlist using artificial intelligence would be prepared to identify eligible candidates and match them to the suitable internship opportunity. The shortlist would be shared with the companies on Tuesday, October 15.

Wow! It's raining job offers at the IITs this year

Wow! It's raining job offers at the IITs this year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

A total of 211 companies issued 763 offers to the students in the first phase which is the highest number of placement among any IITs across the country in this year.

I Want To Talk Review: Abhishek Bachchan At His Best!

I Want To Talk Review: Abhishek Bachchan At His Best!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Abhishek Bachchan conveys the numerous chapters and challenges his mind, body and soul go through with a never-before candour, observes Sukanya Verma.

IIT fee doubled; waiver for SC/ST, poor

IIT fee doubled; waiver for SC/ST, poor

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The annual fee has been hiked from Rs 90,000 to Rs two lakh.

'IITs are glorified engineering colleges'

'IITs are glorified engineering colleges'

Rediff.com27 May 2011

We invited you to share your opinion on Jairam Ramesh's recent statements about the quality of IIT and IIM faculty. Share yours too!

Why have some students rejected IIT?

Why have some students rejected IIT?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The inference that the IIT brand name has been devalued is unfair; this could as well reflect a wider market for student choices

Zahid Ahmed Qureshi will study at IIT

Zahid Ahmed Qureshi will study at IIT

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The Kashmiri youth who cracked IIT entrance receives help from the Army.

Part of bridge over Ganga collapses in Bihar

Part of bridge over Ganga collapses in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

A portion of an under-construction bridge in Bihar, which was being 'dismantled', crashed into the river Ganges river on Saturday, officials said.

IIT-Delhi prof-led panel to probe Ramban tunnel collapse

IIT-Delhi prof-led panel to probe Ramban tunnel collapse

Rediff.com22 May 2022

NHAI has already initiated process to handle such emergency situation and also taking all possible measures to avoid such incidents in future, an official statement said on Sunday.

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

IT, e-commerce firms to raise the bar in recruitment, packages.

Want to study data science at IIT-Madras?

Want to study data science at IIT-Madras?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The institute is inviting applications from class 12 students for its newly launched online BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science.

'Industries Are Fairly Bullish About Hiring Freshers'

'Industries Are Fairly Bullish About Hiring Freshers'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'The noise that we are hearing is because the five big IT players are not hiring significantly.'

Six themes dominate IIT extravaganza

Six themes dominate IIT extravaganza

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

With IIT-Madras celebrating its golden jubilee, it is appropriate that the fifth Pan-IIT 2008 is held here from 19-21 December.

Not correct to say IIT students' quality is poor: IIT director

Not correct to say IIT students' quality is poor: IIT director

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

An interview with Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, the newly appointed director of IIT Madras, who is also alumnus of the same institution.

'Can I Work And Prepare For CAT At The Same Time?'

'Can I Work And Prepare For CAT At The Same Time?'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick100 offers advice on how to optimise your preparation for CAT 2025.

'No central directive to wear khadi at IIT-B'

'No central directive to wear khadi at IIT-B'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

IIT-B director denies controversy over wearing khadi at the convocation ceremony next month.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

A family of IIT-ians!

A family of IIT-ians!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

10 labourers killed, 3 hurt as truck hits tractor trolley in UP

10 labourers killed, 3 hurt as truck hits tractor trolley in UP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The prime minister has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF (PM's National Relief Fund) for the next of kin of each deceased in the road accident in Mirzapur, UP. The injured would be given Rs 50,000, the Prime Minister's Office posted on X.

IIT-Madras student beaten up for leading beef fest

IIT-Madras student beaten up for leading beef fest

Rediff.com31 May 2017

An inquiry has been ordered after R Sooraj, associated with the Ambedkar Periyar Study Circle, was assaulted by some students who claimed to be Sangh Parivar supporters.

IIT goes global!

IIT goes global!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

IIT-Bombay and the National University of Singapore will launch joint Master's and Doctoral degree programmes.

We Missed Industrial Revolution

We Missed Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Is India headed there again? questions Ajit Balakrishnan

Is Faiz Ahmed Faiz's poem 'anti-Hindu'? IIT-Kanpur panel to probe

Is Faiz Ahmed Faiz's poem 'anti-Hindu'? IIT-Kanpur panel to probe

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

An IIT-Kanpur student recited the poem 'Hum Dekhenge' by Faiz against which a complaint was filed by Dr Vashimant Sharma, a temporary faculty member, and 16 others, including faculty members and students.

What the SC verdict said in NEET-UG case

What the SC verdict said in NEET-UG case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The apex court, instead of reserving the judgement, dictates operative parts and says there is an urgent need to provide certainty and finality to the dispute which affects the career of over 2 million students.

SARS-CoV-2 alters lung cell metabolism: IIT Kharagpur

SARS-CoV-2 alters lung cell metabolism: IIT Kharagpur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The research would lead to a better understanding of metabolic reprogramming and aid the development of better therapeutics to deal with the viral pandemics, an institute spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Victor Menezes on IITs & education

Victor Menezes on IITs & education

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Victor Menezes, former senior vice-chairman of Citigroup, who last month donated $3 million to IIT Bombay Heritage Fund, speaks about his alma mater.

WATCH: Narendra Modi's inspiring speech at IIT-Madras

WATCH: Narendra Modi's inspiring speech at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Narendra Modi addressed the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras' graduating class of 2019.

NTA postpones June edition of joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam

NTA postpones June edition of joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The postponement comes two days after the National Testing Agency cancelled the UGC-NET examination within 24 hours of its conduct, saying the integrity of the exam had been compromised.

India to have 33-35 lakh active cases by May 15: IIT scientists

India to have 33-35 lakh active cases by May 15: IIT scientists

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

In predicting that the active cases would go up by about 10 lakh by mid-May before sliding, scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur and Hyderabad applied the 'Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive), and Removed Approach' (SUTRA) model.

IIT Bombay Research Fellowships

IIT Bombay Research Fellowships

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The scheme is open candidates with BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MBA/ MA/ MCom/ MSc/ MBBS or equivalent degree for research activities at IIT Bombay.