News for 'iit-madras'

China's BYD to invest Rs 2,800 cr in Tamil Nadu

China's BYD to invest Rs 2,800 cr in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

This is part of the nine memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 5,027 crore, including Hero Group-backed Ather Energy's over Rs 600 crore investment, to establish a manufacturing facility for e-vehicles.

3 Indian start-ups to become part of Lockheed's global supply chain

3 Indian start-ups to become part of Lockheed's global supply chain

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

These companies were identified through the India Innovation Growth Programme, an innovation contest through which the US firm identifies Indian research and development potential.

Dark days will soon be over for a remote tribal village in Bengal

Dark days will soon be over for a remote tribal village in Bengal

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The installation work is expected to begin in October.

Dalai Lama asks to respect dissent

Dalai Lama asks to respect dissent

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Tibetan spiritual leader said the world would be more peaceful if there were more women head of states.

Forgot your laptop charger at office? Shipsy it!

Forgot your laptop charger at office? Shipsy it!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Shipsy is the brainchild of Soham Chokshi, a mechanical engineer from IIT Madras and co-founders Dhruv Agrawal and Maharshi Devraj.

Norwegian national asked to leave India for violating visa norms

Norwegian national asked to leave India for violating visa norms

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Janne-Mette Johansson, a Norwegian national on a tourist visa, came under the scanner of Bureau of Immigration authorities over her suspected participation in an anti- Citizenship Amendment Act protest in the Kochi three days ago.

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Sarvesh Agrawal tells Shobha Warrier about how he built a start-up "of the interns, by the interns and for the interns."

She accused Chetan Bhagat of plagiarism

She accused Chetan Bhagat of plagiarism

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I have a high-paying job so there's no monetary reason for the suit.' 'It just hurt so much that I couldn't ignore it anymore.'

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Nandan Nilekani invests in telecom startup Mubble

Nandan Nilekani invests in telecom startup Mubble

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The Mubble app helps users track and control their mobile data usage and telecom spends.

The investor who took a $1.1billion bet on Modi

The investor who took a $1.1billion bet on Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The IIT-Madras alumnus, who moved to Canada for an MBA programme and settled there, is not new to investing in India.

WOW! 3 IITs in Top 200 world university rankings

WOW! 3 IITs in Top 200 world university rankings

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi, IISc-Bangalore are among top 200 in prestigious QS global rankings 2020.

How IIT-B made it to the world's best universities

How IIT-B made it to the world's best universities

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Among the six parameters, employer reputation was the strongest for IIT-B, with a rank of 93 globally.

And the best Indian university is...

And the best Indian university is...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore has been ranked at the top in the annual national rankings released by the HRD ministry.

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

For 'a person who has dedicated his life to teaching students, guiding them to restoring monuments and preserving our built heritage, I never dreamt that my home will one day be demolished.'

'We need to convert research into start-ups'

'We need to convert research into start-ups'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

India needs to invest a lot more money in science research and translate this research into products and solutions for its people, says trustee at the Infosys Science Foundation and co-founder at Infosys Kris Gopalakrishnan.

De-recognition row: Protest held outside HRD ministry office

De-recognition row: Protest held outside HRD ministry office

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A protest over the issue of de-recognition of an Indian Institute of Technology-Madras students' group was on Monday held outside the human resource development ministry's office in New Delhi.

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said the intention behind the notification was not to harm any particular group.

Make it easy for experts to come to India to teach: Narayana Murthy

Make it easy for experts to come to India to teach: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

There should be more scholarships to Indian students, Murthy said.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

CSR widening is a positive for research, IITs

CSR widening is a positive for research, IITs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Contributions made to public funded universities, IITs, national laboratories and autonomous bodies engaged in conducting research in science, technology, engineering and medicine has now been recognised as part of CSR by the government.

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

12 persons were rescued from the seven storied building.

SlicePay: The 'buy now, pay later' start-up for students

SlicePay: The 'buy now, pay later' start-up for students

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

With more and more youngsters preferring to shop online, the credit appetite has surged.

RPI slams ally BJP over de-recognition of IIT-M students' group

RPI slams ally BJP over de-recognition of IIT-M students' group

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

BJP ally RPI on Monday spoke out against the de-recognition of an IIT-M students' body allegedly for being critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Siddharth Tata's Purple Chilli helps vegetable farmers earn an income 365 days a year.

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

To further ensure employability of students, IITs are encouraging students to positively accept more number of pre-placement offers and not wait till final placement season

Worried about the air you are breathing?

Worried about the air you are breathing?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Three IIT-M students have developed a smart air purifier that removes dust, pollen, pet dander, particulates and pollutants that cause us the most harm, like mould, viruses, bacteria and gaseous chemicals.

After 40 days of protests, FTII students seek Rahul Gandhi's help

After 40 days of protests, FTII students seek Rahul Gandhi's help

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

They also approached Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and Janata Dal-United leader K C Tyagi.

Corona effect: Job offers for IIMs, IITians cancelled

Corona effect: Job offers for IIMs, IITians cancelled

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

What will happen to the job placement and summer internship plans of India's management and IIT students? Many campuses are stepping in to help students hang on to their placements, in spite of the lockdown.

CAT Results: Meet the 100 percentilers

CAT Results: Meet the 100 percentilers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Two women and three non-engineers are among the 20 candidates who have scored 100 percentile in the Common Admission Test (CAT), 2017.

Will Artificial Intelligence create new jobs or destroy them?

Will Artificial Intelligence create new jobs or destroy them?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

As the government faces a difficult choice in keeping up with the rest of the world in AI development while making sure it does not add to unemployment, it has set up a task force to draw up a policy for the accelerated deployment of AI

'Crisis Manager' M Nageswar Rao new interim head of CBI

'Crisis Manager' M Nageswar Rao new interim head of CBI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The 1986 batch Odisha cadre IPS officer has been described as a competent officer and is known for his acumen in handling disasters.

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

International pay packages have soared 10-30 per cent at IITs.

Proud moment! 31 Indian universities in world rankings

Proud moment! 31 Indian universities in world rankings

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is India's top institution in the 'Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2016-17.

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

'How can dissent on government's policy be seen as spreading hatred?'

'How can dissent on government's policy be seen as spreading hatred?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The Ambedkar-Periyar Study Circle explains their side of the story which saw the IIT-Madras student body being de-recognized for violation of code of conduct and misuse of privileges.

Tennis: Nagal aiming for higher rank to make Olympics

Tennis: Nagal aiming for higher rank to make Olympics

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Nagal said he would look to play more ATP Tour events this year but for that he would have to first improve his rankings.

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The watch has been designed by multiple Tata Group companies

Goodbye IT, colleges say hello to industry-ready courses

Goodbye IT, colleges say hello to industry-ready courses

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

PSG College of Technology has invited IT firms and external agencies to conduct training.

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

These start-ups are different from the ones that have made it big in India.