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IIT-Kanpur hires 19-year-old ethical hacker who exposed CBSE's OSM flaws

IIT-Kanpur hires 19-year-old ethical hacker who exposed CBSE's OSM flaws

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old self-described ethical hacker who exposed the alleged security gaps in CBSE's on-screen marking system (OSM) was recruited by IIT-Kanpur's cybersecurity research hub, an official said on Thursday.

How IIT Kanpur Is Studying Brain Waves To Understand Stress

How IIT Kanpur Is Studying Brain Waves To Understand Stress

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Researchers at IIT Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain to understand how stress affects cognitive functions. The study aims to build automated models of stress dimensions using EEG and correlating them with factors like loss of control, helplessness, and anxiety.

IIT research finds no impact of E20 on fuel efficiency

IIT research finds no impact of E20 on fuel efficiency

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Researchers at IIT Kanpur have found that 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) does not significantly reduce fuel efficiency or harm vehicle engines, contradicting social media claims and providing reassurance amidst its nationwide rollout. The study supports the Oil Ministry's stance on E20's benefits.

IIT-Kanpur director explains why Delhi's cloud seeding failed

IIT-Kanpur director explains why Delhi's cloud seeding failed

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal discusses the cloud seeding trial in Delhi, its costs, and the information gained despite the lack of rain.

QS Rankings 2027: The Top Indian University Is...

QS Rankings 2027: The Top Indian University Is...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

While no Indian institute features in the Top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2027, IIT-Delhi improved its global standing by climbing from 123rd to 118th place to remain India's highest-ranked institution.

CBSE lodges plaint over coordinated cyber attacks on post-result portal

CBSE lodges plaint over coordinated cyber attacks on post-result portal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has lodged a formal complaint with the Delhi Police regarding a series of coordinated cyber attacks targeting its post-result services portal. The board confirmed that all attacks were successfully mitigated, and no data breach or compromise of information was detected. The attacks aimed to destabilise the platform and potentially extract information, occurring amidst existing controversies for CBSE concerning alleged mismatches in Class 12 answer sheets.

CBSE revaluation portal hit by cyberattack, fees spike to Rs 68,000

CBSE revaluation portal hit by cyberattack, fees spike to Rs 68,000

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The CBSE revaluation portal experienced a cyber attack, affecting the payment system and leading to unauthorised access for approximately 50 students. The incident caused fee display abnormalities, prompting investigations and system enhancements.

CBSE Re-Evaluation Results: What You Must Know

CBSE Re-Evaluation Results: What You Must Know

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

The revised outcomes are being released through DigiLocker, and students whose marks have changed following re-evaluation or verification can download revised marksheets.

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

Rediff.com8 May 2026

India has launched an open Health AI benchmarking platform to evaluate artificial intelligence models on diverse Indian datasets before deployment at a population scale. The initiative aims to strengthen AI-driven claims management under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

Cockroach Party appoints journalist, filmmaker as spokespersons

Cockroach Party appoints journalist, filmmaker as spokespersons

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

CJP, launched last month, has rapidly gained social media traction among students and young people focusing on youth and education issues

Class 12 students allege answer sheet mismatch, CBSE begins probe

Class 12 students allege answer sheet mismatch, CBSE begins probe

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The CBSE has taken up on 'top priority' the cases related to alleged mismatched answer sheets and other concerns faced by students in the re-evaluation process, a source in the board said.

Gadkari calls for JVs with US cos to leverage their new tech

Gadkari calls for JVs with US cos to leverage their new tech

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has called for Indian companies to form joint ventures with US companies to leverage new technologies, while also expressing an ambitious target to make India's automobile industry the world's number one within five years.

Parliamentary panel to review NEET paper leak, NTA reforms

Parliamentary panel to review NEET paper leak, NTA reforms

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats for deliberations.

No lapses will be tolerated: Pradhan reviews CBSE evaluation system

No lapses will be tolerated: Pradhan reviews CBSE evaluation system

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed officials to address issues faced by students regarding the CBSE examination system, following allegations of irregularities. The government has committed to transparency and accountability, assuring that all genuine concerns will be addressed effectively.

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary of Suvendu govt

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary of Suvendu govt

Rediff.com12 May 2026

West Bengal's appointment of Manoj Agarwal, the former Chief Electoral Officer, as the new Chief Secretary has ignited a political firestorm, raising concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the state's electoral processes.

PhD scholar is 4th suicide in IIT-Kanpur in a year

PhD scholar is 4th suicide in IIT-Kanpur in a year

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Pragati Kharya, a resident of Sanigawan in Kanpur who was pursuing a PhD in Earth Sciences, died by suicide inside her hostel room D-116 in hall number-4 during the intervening night, but the matter came to light on Thursday noon, they said.

Delhi gears up for first artificial rain through cloud seeding

Delhi gears up for first artificial rain through cloud seeding

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Delhi is preparing for its first artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat air pollution. A trial run was successful, and the first rainfall is expected on October 29 if weather conditions are favorable.

IIT Students Get 90 Lakh To 3 Cr Offers!

IIT Students Get 90 Lakh To 3 Cr Offers!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Several IITs have been pushing for a diversification of job profiles as roles move beyond just tech companies and start-ups, particularly with the advent of AI.

Delhi govt puts cloud-seeding trial on hold

Delhi govt puts cloud-seeding trial on hold

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

A cloud-seeding trial scheduled for Wednesday in Delhi has been put on hold due to insufficient moisture in the clouds, the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur said in a statement.

6 Wearable Air Purifier For Daily Use

6 Wearable Air Purifier For Daily Use

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

As we go deeper into winter and air quality grows increasingly troubling, people are now relying on N95 coverings to shield their lungs from toxins and irritants. A sleek, wearable air purifier is a smart alternative.

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The first cloud-seeding trial has been conducted in parts of Delhi, including Burari and Karol Bagh areas, aimed at inducing artificial rain to tackle air pollution.

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Ravi Kaushik has sold 70,000 units of air filters through his start-up Airth and aims to sell 10 lakh units in the next five years.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The defence forces have come up with certain problems they face in the drone space.' 'Recently we had a meeting at which they presented the problems to many of our start-ups and faculty.' 'Some of the start-ups have started working on the problems.'

Three died in IIT-Kanpur

Three died in IIT-Kanpur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

All the deaths, he said, could have been avoided had the IIT provided better living conditions for the labourers on the campus

7 Indian Universities In QS Asia Rankings Are...

7 Indian Universities In QS Asia Rankings Are...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Seven Indian institutes, including five Indian Institutes of Technology, IISc Bangalore and the University of Delhi have made it to the top 100 of the QS Asia University Rankings 2026.

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.

Covid third wave peak expected around Sept-Oct: IIT Kanpur study

Covid third wave peak expected around Sept-Oct: IIT Kanpur study

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

As per the assessment from the IIT Kanpur team, the second wave has waned significantly almost in every state except in some Northeast states (Mizoram, Manipur, Sikkim etc.).

IIT Kanpur develops anti-hacking system

IIT Kanpur develops anti-hacking system

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Pravin Bhagwat, a member of the team which developed the technology, said that after the Ahmedabad bomb blasts where terrorists hacked the wi-fi system of an American in Mumbai, security agencies did not think of securing government and business organisations where a large number of wi-fi systems were installed. A terror e-mail claiming responsibility for the Ahmedabad bomb blasts was sent to some private new channels on July 27 from US national Haywood's computer.

Management school proposed at IIT-Kanpur

Management school proposed at IIT-Kanpur

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

IIT Kanpur will soon have a world class management school of business with the financial assistance of an alumini couple. Raj Singh and his wife Neera Singh have decided to give Rs 9 crore (Rs 90 million) for setting up the business school. Raj graduated in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1975 while his wife Neera graduated in chemical engineering in the year 1981 from the same institute. Both are presently engaged in US in telecom business.

Cloud seeding: What it means and how the process works

Cloud seeding: What it means and how the process works

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

An explainer on cloud seeding, the technique used to artificially modify clouds to produce more rainfall, including its process, history, potential environmental hazards, and considerations for conducting experiments.

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.

Is Pharmaceutical Engg Better Than BPham And PharmD?

Is Pharmaceutical Engg Better Than BPham And PharmD?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP advises young aspirants how to pick the right course and career.

IIT Kanpur to open extension centre in Noida

IIT Kanpur to open extension centre in Noida

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

IIT Kanpur registrar Sanjiv Kashalkar told PTI that the work will be completed by 2012. The premier institute has been granted five acres of land in sector 62 of Noida.

IIT Kanpur gets funds from alumni

IIT Kanpur gets funds from alumni

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has received financial assistance of $200,000 from its 1972 batch graduates in order to create two chairs in the faculty.

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 Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

IIT Kanpur invites applications from Indian citizens for admission for the session commencing July 2008.

Who Is CDS Shaking Hands With?

Who Is CDS Shaking Hands With?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

On Friday, March 28, 2025, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur.

3 IIT Kanpur students offered Rs 93 lakh package

3 IIT Kanpur students offered Rs 93 lakh package

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Korean giant Samsung will be hiring them.

Ph D, MTech Programmes at IIT Kanpur

Ph D, MTech Programmes at IIT Kanpur

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

46th National Exhibition of Art