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'Let Pan IIT build a bridge of philanthropy'

'Let Pan IIT build a bridge of philanthropy'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

An interview with Mathew Eipe, executive director & president (chemicals), Godrej.

How a differently-abled boy cleared the IIT entrance exam

How a differently-abled boy cleared the IIT entrance exam

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Due to his determination and his brother's efforts Basant Kumar Pandit is one step closer to attaining his dream.

Indian engineers unwilling to sweat it out: IIT-K Director

Indian engineers unwilling to sweat it out: IIT-K Director

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The lack of right attitude towards understanding engineering has become a major concern today, says Prof Indranil Manna, Director, IIT Kanpur.

Not idols, but...: Hindu side lawyer on Gyanvapi survey

Not idols, but...: Hindu side lawyer on Gyanvapi survey

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Five members of the Muslim side also participated in the survey. Its advocate Tauheed Khan said advocates of the Intezamia Masjid Committee Akhlaq and Mumtaz accompanied the survey team.

'Success of IIT-Kanpur reflects US-India ties'

'Success of IIT-Kanpur reflects US-India ties'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

As the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur (IIT-K) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a top US official said the success story of this leading Indian institute reflects the Indo-US cooperation in the field of education.

IIT Madras to start satellite campus in Kerala

IIT Madras to start satellite campus in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

The Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai has agreed to start one of their satellite campuses in Kerala, Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan told the Kerala Assembly on Thursday.

Protesters detained as they clash with police at IIT-Madras

Protesters detained as they clash with police at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Scores of volunteers belonging to the leftist of Democratic Youth Federation of India were detained on Saturday after they tried to stage a road blockade outside the Indian Institute of Technology Madras to protest the derecognition of a students' group for allegedly criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as some political parties expressed concern over 'threats' to freedom of expression.

IIT council proposes common entrance test

IIT council proposes common entrance test

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Union Minister for Human Resource and Development Kapil Sibal said on Wednesday that the Indian Institute of Technology Council has proposed that students seeking admission into IITs all over the country will have to pass just one test instead of appearing in separate tests for various institutes.

Hillary Clinton to keynote Pan-IIT conference

Hillary Clinton to keynote Pan-IIT conference

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt and Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin will also keynote the Indian Institute of Technology 2007 Global Alumni Conference titled 'Transforming the World through Technology' in California next month.

Sibal allays fears of faculty exodus from IITs

Sibal allays fears of faculty exodus from IITs

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Sibal said faculty in IITs and IIMs get good exposure which may not be available in other institutions.

Four IIT-Roorkee students get Rs 1.5-cr offers from Google

Four IIT-Roorkee students get Rs 1.5-cr offers from Google

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The IITs see nearly three times increase in Asian companies on campus this year

Panjab University beats IITs in global rankings

Panjab University beats IITs in global rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

In the recently released Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Panjab University makes a stunning entry among the top 400 universities in the world.

Panjab University beats IITs in global rankings

Panjab University beats IITs in global rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

In the recently released Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Panjab University makes a stunning entry among the top 400 universities in the world.

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The PSInSAR satellite technique used to observe the gradual sinking of Uttarakhand's Joshimath town is a powerful remote sensing tool capable of measuring and monitoring displacements in the Earth's surface over time.

JEE Advanced: Super 30 stars set to storm into the IITs

JEE Advanced: Super 30 stars set to storm into the IITs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The son of cobbler, a daily-wage labourer, a landless farmer and nearly two dozen other students from poverty-stricken families have cracked the IIT entrance examination in Bihar.

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The protests staged a protest inside the campus demanding recognition and an apology from the dean for his action against them.

I am indebted to IIT-Bombay, says Nohria

I am indebted to IIT-Bombay, says Nohria

Rediff.com7 May 2010

A day after Indian-American Nitin Nohria was named the 10th Dean of Harvard Business School (HBS), the 48-year-old professor said he was indebted to his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay.

No interviews for PhD students from IITs: TCS

No interviews for PhD students from IITs: TCS

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO and Managing Director S Ramadorai said that the company would hire computer science PhD students who have graduated from any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the country without any interviews for the next five years.

'PAN IIT meet: An attempt to make a difference'

'PAN IIT meet: An attempt to make a difference'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Aniket Baheti, final year student of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras, hosted a chat on the IIT meet on Tuesday.

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008.

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The union human resource development ministry has sanctioned an Indian Institute of Technology to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mouthpiece 'Organiser' has justified the action taken against a Dalit students body by IIT, Madras, and claimed educational campuses are "afflicted with red ideology."

IBM awards IIT Kharagpur, Drishtee Foundation

IBM awards IIT Kharagpur, Drishtee Foundation

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

IBM on Thursday announced the IBM Centennial Grants for IIT Kharagpur and Drishtee Foundation.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

Multi-model biometric system developed by IIT-K

Multi-model biometric system developed by IIT-K

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

The IIT has already developed the prototype of such biometric equipment which can recognise people based upon five intrinsic physical traits. These traits are face, iris, ear, palm and fingerprint.

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The hacker group, which identified itself as 'Pakistan Haxors Crew (PHC)', said, 'nothing deleted or stolen. Just here to deliver my message to Indians'.

IIT professors asked to rethink on hunger strike

IIT professors asked to rethink on hunger strike

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The IIT faculty federation decided on Monday to observe a one-day hunger strike on Thursday to protest anomalies in the pay structure. The federation has been demanding flexible cadre system and regular appointment of Ph D holders at entry level.

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.

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Never before has the BJP faced such a crisis over the nomination of the Chief Minister as it is facing now, discovers Prakash Bhandari, veteran observer of Rajasthan politics.

IIT faculty seeks Rs 15,000 pay hike

IIT faculty seeks Rs 15,000 pay hike

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The suggestion for this special pay was part of a memorandum that the All India IIT Faculty Federation submitted to the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD) on August 23, stating that the pay structure proposed is unacceptable and a threat to the IIT system.

JEE 2008 details from IIT

JEE 2008 details from IIT

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Indian Institute of Technology offers Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) -- 2008.

IIT, IIM alumni form half of India's CEOs

IIT, IIM alumni form half of India's CEOs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Nearly half of the India Inc's professionals in chief executive role hail from the country's elite institutes -- IIT and IIM, a study says.

Strong protests over de-recognition of Madras IIT student body for criticising Modi

Strong protests over de-recognition of Madras IIT student body for criticising Modi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Scores of Congress party-affiliated National Students Union of India workers on Friday held a protest outside Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's official residence in New Delhi over IIT-Madras de-recognising a students' body for reportedly criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kota to go in for suicide-proof ceiling fans as student deaths mount

Kota to go in for "suicide-proof" ceiling fans as student deaths mount

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Worried by a spate of suicides by hanging, the authorities in the coaching hub of Kota have taken a desperate measure -- ordering hostels to install a spring device on ceiling fans to stop students from taking their lives.

PM exhorts IIT-ians to build a vibrant India

PM exhorts IIT-ians to build a vibrant India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the 57th Annual Convocation and Launching of Diamond Jubilee of IIT, Kharagpur on Monday, some IIT students and others held a demonstration near the campus of the premier technical institute here in support of Anna Hazare's movement hours.

Meet the truck driver's son who cracked IIT-JEE

Meet the truck driver's son who cracked IIT-JEE

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Thanks to Super 30 wards of a roadside vendor, mobile mechanic, private marginal farmer or truck driver cracks the IIT-JEE.

IIT JEE: Is your score good enough?

IIT JEE: Is your score good enough?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

IIT JEE expert puts your post-exam doubts to rest.

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).