News for 'The Institution of Engineering and Technology'

J-K NIT declares early winter vacation amid protests over social media post

J-K NIT declares early winter vacation amid protests over social media post

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Non-local students left the institute in the afternoon in a convoy of 15 vehicles under security escort to Jammu for onward journey to their respective home states, officials said.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Ericsson sets up 6G R&D centre in India

Ericsson sets up 6G R&D centre in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson on Saturday announced setting up a 6G research and development centre in Chennai. Ericsson is also looking to partner with other premier engineering institutes in India for 6G-related research. "This R&D centre in India is a small unit which will become bigger. We only have three in the world.

Data analysts earn more than IT engineers

Data analysts earn more than IT engineers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Ddata analysts at the fresher level are drawing an average annual salary of Rs 7 lakh as against Rs 3.2 lakh for software engineers.

When Modi met US First Lady

When Modi met US First Lady

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The National Science Foundationis an independent agency of the United States government that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering. Its medical counterpart is the National Institutes of Health.

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A survey of 300 engineering colleges revealed that only 29 per cent engineers are employable, while 30 per cent can be made employable after further studies, whereas 48 per cent are simply not employable

Are IT Companies Avoiding Placement Season?

Are IT Companies Avoiding Placement Season?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'Companies are coming to the campuses, and we have companies booking their slots for the placement season, but the overall number of companies signing is low, and the hiring numbers are also lower.'

ER&D software firms navigate Q2 bends with growth arrows in sight

ER&D software firms navigate Q2 bends with growth arrows in sight

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The July-September quarter results of software companies in the engineering research and development (ER&D) segment were broadly in line with expectations, though there have been cuts in revenue growth guidance. While results were a mixed bag, and there are cautionary views on the near-term outlook, brokerages and global consulting firms highlight the strong growth trajectory for the sector. They expect this segment of the software sector to grow by 8-12 per cent going forward.

The engineer changing farmers' lives

The engineer changing farmers' lives

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'Agriculture has been given the wrong kind of attention.' 'More innovations are needed for the sector to be successful,' says Devi Murthy of Kamal Kisan.

Indian engineer elected to top UK science body

Indian engineer elected to top UK science body

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Thomas Kailaith, a Pune-born engineer, was last week elected to the Royal Society, the UK's top independent science body.

Engineer detained for PM's security breach

Engineer detained for PM's security breach

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

An engineer who was detained when he tried to forcibly make his way into the prime minister's residence was remanded to a mental institute by a court in Delhi on Wednesday.

Placements: Why engineering grads at NITIE are happy

Placements: Why engineering grads at NITIE are happy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The highest salary rose by 14.22 per cent from last year.

India needs technological and social innovations: Ramadorai

India needs technological and social innovations: Ramadorai

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

India needs to unleash technological and social innovations that can usher in a new developmental model the world has not seen before, TCS Vice-Chairman S Ramadorai said.

Will Nirmalaji Cheer The Markets?

Will Nirmalaji Cheer The Markets?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'We are confident that over the next few years the government will strike a fine balance between populist measures and growth, and manage coalition partners well.'

A technology designed to touch many lives

A technology designed to touch many lives

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur have developed technologies that will enable people with disabilities enjoy the digital world, says Indrani Roy.

Batchmate arrested over IIT Bombay student's suicide

Batchmate arrested over IIT Bombay student's suicide

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

The accused, identified as Arman Khatri, and Solanki stayed on the same floor of a hostel of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and both were batchmates, he said.

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

Now, IT finishing schools for engineering grads

Now, IT finishing schools for engineering grads

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The finishing schools aim to train students from the tier-II and tier-III institutions who aspire for IT jobs and don't get it.

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again.

MTech, PhD courses in food process engineering

MTech, PhD courses in food process engineering

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology invites applications for the 2010-2011 academic year for the following full-time degree programmes.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

Foreign media on Mars mission: A technological leap

Foreign media on Mars mission: A technological leap

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

India's successful launch of its Mars mission has been described by the mainstream American media as "technological leap" and "a symbolic coup" against China in this field.

How Co-living Is Helping Young Millennials

How Co-living Is Helping Young Millennials

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Factors such as working professionals seeking better lifestyles, traditional housing challenges, community and networking, and urban migration for jobs are driving the growth in the co-living segment.'

Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Dynastic politics has become a tool of convenience for political parties. The BJP does not hesitate to accept it when it comes to its own alliance or party candidates. The same goes for the others.'

Chandrayaan-3 completes final Lunar move, next stop Moon

Chandrayaan-3 completes final Lunar move, next stop Moon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The mission objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, to demonstrate rover roving on the Moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

How to get an international engineering degree

How to get an international engineering degree

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ICAS, a unique twinning programme, allows students to choose from international universities from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and France.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

NITIE offers postgraduate programmes

NITIE offers postgraduate programmes

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

National Institute of Industrial Engineering announces admission to three postgraduate programmes

Small town engineer to founder of a company

Small town engineer to founder of a company

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Sudipto Joel from Lucknow shares his inspiring story.

BITS Pilani's off campus MS admissions

BITS Pilani's off campus MS admissions

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, invites applications for the off-campus work-integrated learning programmes.

'Is doing MBA from a B-town college worth it?'

'Is doing MBA from a B-town college worth it?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Do you have questions about CAT, XAT, CMAT or CET? rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza will answer them.

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

While the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 is celebrated by Indians across the world, two untrumpeted engineering colleges in Kerala are basking in the glory of the key role played by some of their alumni in the crucial Moon mission.

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that by 2030 technology would be so advanced that three hours of work per day would suffice. Has AI brought about the transformation that Keynes predicted, asks Atanu Biswas.

Expert Tips to Crack CAT 2023 in 60 Days

Expert Tips to Crack CAT 2023 in 60 Days

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza tells you how to optimise your preparation for the Common Admission Test scheduled on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing date, time announced. Check details

Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing date, time announced. Check details

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

This eagerly anticipated event will be broadcast live on August 23, starting from 17:27 Hrs IST on multiple platforms, including the ISRO Website, its YouTube channel, ISRO's Facebook page, and DD National TV channel.

Friends' behaviour changed after...: IITB student who died by suicide

Friends' behaviour changed after...: IITB student who died by suicide

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Solanki's mother in her statement to police said during a telephonic conversation in December 2022, Solanki told his sister that there was caste-based discrimination at the premier institute.

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.

Can India Create Multi Language AI Like Chat GPT?

Can India Create Multi Language AI Like Chat GPT?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Creating an LLM trained on Indian languages is not easy. Experts say each language in India has a nuance of its own, so creating a ChatGPT-like product is an ambitious challenge.