News for 'IIT'

IIT-Kanpur to start its own FM Radio station

IIT-Kanpur to start its own FM Radio station

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This will be the first time that an FM radio station would be opened in any of the IITs in the country. The information and broadcasting ministry has already given a green signal to the project.

'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 JEE is like any other exam'

'IIT JEE is like any other exam'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The IIT JEE is coming up on April 11 and we asked readers who have taken the test in previous years to share their tips on how to score well in the exam. Here we publish some of the responses we received.

Students entering IITs are of poor quality: Murthy

Students entering IITs are of poor quality: Murthy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Infosys founder said that apart from the top 20 per cent of students who crack the tough IIT entrance examination and can 'stand among the best anywhere in the world,' quality of the remaining 80 per cent of students leave much to be desired.

IIT to start intellectual property school

IIT to start intellectual property school

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

IIT Kharagpur will start an institution on intellectual property laws to educate students on protection and exploitation of technological IP and it will known as Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Laws.

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The effort is to make the PM's interaction with the diaspora at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Sports city stadium on February 13 the largest he has addressed.

BJP proud of IITs, IIMs; blasts Ramesh's comment

BJP proud of IITs, IIMs; blasts Ramesh's comment

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The BJP went on to add that India actually required 'world-class ministers'.

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.

Will the new IITs/IIMs benefit Young India? Tell us!

Will the new IITs/IIMs benefit Young India? Tell us!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

What does Arun Jaitley's Union Budget have for India's student population? We explore

Smart tips to crack IIT-JEE and AIEEE 2011

Smart tips to crack IIT-JEE and AIEEE 2011

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

This year the IIT-JEE is scheduled to be held on April 10 and AIEEE on May 1, 2011. Approximately five lakh students are expected to appear for IIT-JEE 2011 and the number appearing for AIEEE is expected to touch 12 lakh, making it the biggest entrance exam in our country.

IIT entrance exam changes from 2006

IIT entrance exam changes from 2006

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

IIT entrance exam changes to be implemented in 2006

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.

SC defers scientific survey of 'Shivling' at Gyanvapi till next hearing

SC defers scientific survey of 'Shivling' at Gyanvapi till next hearing

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Allahabad high court on May 12 ordered determination of the age of the structure claimed to be 'Shivling' using modern technology.

Meet Chitraang Murdia, the IIT-JEE topper

Meet Chitraang Murdia, the IIT-JEE topper

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

He has also also cleared the Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Astronomy.

IIT-Bombay student bags Rs 2 crore package from Facebook

IIT-Bombay student bags Rs 2 crore package from Facebook

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

An IIT-Bombay student has claimed to have received a job offer of Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) from the social networking site Facebook.

What they don't teach at IIT

What they don't teach at IIT

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

How to make IITs and IIMs world class!

How to make IITs and IIMs world class!

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Karan Singal, an alumnus of IIT and IIM, tells us what it takes to be a world-class institute and how we can make our elite educational institutions at par with international universities.

Zuckerberg to pitch for Free Basics at IIT meet

Zuckerberg to pitch for Free Basics at IIT meet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Zuckerberg is expected to speak for 15 minutes.

'Global crisis hasn't eaten into IIT-G placement'

'Global crisis hasn't eaten into IIT-G placement'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

"One IIT that is not affected (of this global crisis) is IIT Guwahati. The institute has had a policy of not allowing financial companies to make campus recruitment for many years now," IIT-G director Prof Gautam Barua told PTI. "The logic is that this is an institute producing engineers and scientists, and it will provide support for employment to its students only in organisations that can usefully utilise their expertise," Barua said.

IIT-Bombay and Washington University launch joint MBA programme

IIT-Bombay and Washington University launch joint MBA programme

Rediff.com5 May 2015

This is the first time the American University has entered into an academic partnership with an Indian institute.

JEE Advanced 2023: 8 Mistakes To Avoid

JEE Advanced 2023: 8 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com30 May 2023

A common mistake students make is either they don't have a focussed strategy or there are too many gaps in the study plan, warns Dr Rajesh Pandey, Academic Head, Engineering, Aakash Byju's Digital.

IIT-R opens PG, PhD admissions

IIT-R opens PG, PhD admissions

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R) invites applications for its post-graduate and PhD admissions 2008-09.

Sec 377 gone but queer people still face oppression, says Justice Chandrachud

Sec 377 gone but queer people still face oppression, says Justice Chandrachud

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud has said that the decriminalisation of Section 377 of IPC by the apex court has enabled queer people to emerge as legally empowered citizens.

NREGA: Govt seeks help of IITs, IIMs

NREGA: Govt seeks help of IITs, IIMs

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Rural Development Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh said the government has written letters to heads of IITs and IIMs and vice chancellors of universities seeking their cooperation and involvement in the scheme. He said the government has asked officials of these reputed institutes to visit villages for conducting technical and impact assessment studies besides lending their help in implementing the programme.

IIT-Kharagpur confers degree on Ratan Tata

IIT-Kharagpur confers degree on Ratan Tata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata has been conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by the prestigious engineering institute IIT Kharagpur. The award was given in recognition of Tata's outstanding leadership in globalising India and transforming the Tata group as a formidable corporate entity, a press release issued in Mumbai on Tuesday said. Tata has been the Chairman of Tata Sons since 1991. During his tenure, the group's revenues have grown over $ 50 billion.

Are you ready for IIT JEE 2008?

Are you ready for IIT JEE 2008?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

We kick of the series on IIT JEE 2008 preparation. In the first article of the series we look at the structure and section-wise break-up of marks.

Answer key for IIT JEE 2011 out now!

Answer key for IIT JEE 2011 out now!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

You can now check out the results for IIT JEE 2011

Harley Davidson heist: Thief is an IIT grad!

Harley Davidson heist: Thief is an IIT grad!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A man who allegedly stole a Harley Davidson bike on the pretext of trial run from a showroom in Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, was arrested in Mumbai on Friday.

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Something innovative

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Something innovative

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

We asked readers about what they think of the union HRD ministry's proposal to levy an exit tax on IIT and IIM graduates who go to work abroad for lucrative salaries or to pursue higher studies. Here's the readers' response on the subject.

Taking the IIT JAM? Try this free mock test

Taking the IIT JAM? Try this free mock test

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

To help students prepare for the test, TCYonline presents this free mock JAM test along with the answer key.

What the IITs really need

What the IITs really need

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

What is really needed is a tenure track where higher pay goes with accountability, not peer review which tends to favour the upward drift of the incumbent mediocrity.

Placement season brings cheer to IIT students

Placement season brings cheer to IIT students

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Industry bigwigs and corporate heavyweights have been scurrying to get the best students for themselves. Naturally, salaries are headed north.

Is Brand IIT worth $1 billion?

Is Brand IIT worth $1 billion?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

IITs to offer medical courses, get foreign faculty

IITs to offer medical courses, get foreign faculty

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Expanding its sphere of activities, the Indian Institutes of Technology would now offer courses in medicine.

MTech prog at IIT Madras

MTech prog at IIT Madras

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Applications are invited for admission to MTech programme at IIT Madras under sponsorship scheme.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Unbelievable! India Inc goes on ego trip at IIT placements

Unbelievable! India Inc goes on ego trip at IIT placements

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Disappointed for not being given the Day One slot, leading corporates are giving a hard time to candidates at the IITs. While many skipped the process, others chose to reduce hiring.

12,000 non-teaching IIT staff protest pay anomaly

12,000 non-teaching IIT staff protest pay anomaly

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

The All IIT Employees Union took the agitation route saying their demands were not met after last month's meeting of the IIT Council, the apex body to take decisions on IIT matters.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'