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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.

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.

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life.

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.

We Missed Industrial Revolution

We Missed Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Is India headed there again? questions Ajit Balakrishnan

What Makes Jeetubhaiya Nervous?

What Makes Jeetubhaiya Nervous?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'The makers don't shoot in chunks, it is all in one go with all the characters visible in the frame. This set-up is different from the general shooting style.' 'To execute this, everyone needs to be well prepared.'

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Here is the Brahma Mantra for mankind. So long as the world has leaders with judgement -- humane, compassionate, and no-nonsense in their thinking -- natural intelligence will prevail, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

Soon a satellite to pre-empt earthquakes, courtesy IIT-Madras

Soon a satellite to pre-empt earthquakes, courtesy IIT-Madras

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

IIT-M plans to meet the next milestone of its earth satellite project by the end of this year.

'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.

IIT-Roorkee looks for collaborations in Houston

IIT-Roorkee looks for collaborations in Houston

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The management was open to attracting qualified people from the US for either short-term or long-term assignments in Roorkee, reports Manu Shah.

Panel headed by former ISRO chief to oversee NTA reforms

Panel headed by former ISRO chief to oversee NTA reforms

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Amid a row over irregularities in competitive exams National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and National Eligibility Test (NET), the education ministry on Saturday notified a seven-member panel headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Radhakrishnan to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story, notes Mayur Sanap.

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Chanting 'Justice for RG Kar' and 'Justice for our sister', hundreds of IT professionals took to the streets of Sector V in Salt Lake, the city's IT Hub, protesting against the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital.

IITs: Indian Institutes in Trouble

IITs: Indian Institutes in Trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2003

IIT Bombay bans 9 startups for revoking, delaying placement offers

IIT Bombay bans 9 startups for revoking, delaying placement offers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Online pharmacy player Portea, which has reportedly raised $46.5 million in two rounds, has been blacklisted for one year for revoking an offer.

'We Are Lucky To Have Modi'

'We Are Lucky To Have Modi'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'We don't have to go abroad for anything.' 'Anyone who thinks we have a lot to learn from the US needs to have his head examined.' 'We are in a new era.'

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

RSS outfit moots changes in exam policy to prevent paper leaks

RSS outfit moots changes in exam policy to prevent paper leaks

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rao suggested changes should also be brought in the evaluation methods and pitched for introduction of an open-book examination system for competitive examinations designed to test the candidates' "competence, aptitude, attitude and Intelligence Quotient".

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's para-athletes, defying physical limitations, showcased exceptional determination in their recent Paralympic campaign, contributing to a historic medal haul of 29.

16-year-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide, another goes missing in Kota

16-year-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide, another goes missing in Kota

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The body a 16-year-old JEE aspirant, who left his hostel for a routine test on February 11 and went missing, was found on Monday night stuck between two trees on a rock in a forest area in Rajasthan's Kota, the police said.

30 students from Super30 crack IIT-JEE this year

30 students from Super30 crack IIT-JEE this year

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Among the 30 students, there are wards from landless farmer, egg seller, unemployed father.

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

IIM-A, other top B-schools moot IIT-like joint placement committee

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The decision to introduce vastu shastra as a part of the architecture curriculum at IIT-Kharagpur has polarised architects in the country. Nikita Puri reports.

NEET row: NTA DG shunted out; Centre orders CBI probe

NEET row: NTA DG shunted out; Centre orders CBI probe

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The Centre on Saturday night announced that the probe into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET will be handed over to the CBI for a comprehensive investigation.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'These are the two core skill sets that are required for any job, in any profession.'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

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.

IIT student? Share your JEE tips

IIT student? Share your JEE tips

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

To help students give the test their best shot, we're asking readers to share their advice.

An IIT-ian who dreams of a greener world

An IIT-ian who dreams of a greener world

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

An interview with Shripad Dharmadhikary,an IIT-ian who walked off the beaten track.

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Congress leader from Gujarat said the Dalit community has given a call for a nationwide candle march on February 19 in support of Solanki, who was a first-year student of B.Tech (chemical) course.

IIT-JEE analysis: The paper that was

IIT-JEE analysis: The paper that was

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The exams sprang few surprises for the well-prepared student. Here's why.

How to resolve the financial crisis at IITs, IIMs

How to resolve the financial crisis at IITs, IIMs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

The recent controversy over faculty pay at the IITs and IIMs suggests that they need to radically reorient themselves as academic institutions

India's 3rd Covid wave likely to peak on Jan 23: IIT prof

India's 3rd Covid wave likely to peak on Jan 23: IIT prof

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata have already reached their peak in case numbers in the past seven days, said Manindra Agrawal, a professor at IIT Kanpur and one of the researchers associated with the Sutra Covid model.

IIT Kharagpur to host aquaculture meet

IIT Kharagpur to host aquaculture meet

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

A release issued by IIT said tremendous rise in aquacultural food production in the last decade in India and the world had compensated the decline in production from capture fisheries with production from aquaculture sector.

'How can I prepare for IIT-JEE 2015?'

'How can I prepare for IIT-JEE 2015?'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

It's important that you plan in advance and practice giving mock tests or test series.

'Coaching industry is toxic'

'Coaching industry is toxic'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'Looking back, there is every chance that I would not have opted for Kota.'' 'The biggest flaw is that your personality gets blocked.' 'It took me two years to get back to 'being human' again.'

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Are they nuts?

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Are they nuts?

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.

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.

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The farmers of Khentia are now working in tandem with the IIT team.