The Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, is inviting applications from interested candidates for its various undergraduate and post graduate programmes at their campuses in Patna, Noida, Jaipur and Deoghar.
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for joint research programmes focused on the future of mobility and engineering systems.
Jaipur police swiftly recovered and returned Rs 27,000 to a Slovakian tourist who mistakenly overpaid for a taxi ride. The tourist, who was visiting India for a conference, realised the error after checking her bank account and sought help from the local police.
A first-year IIT-Delhi student was found dead in his campus apartment, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Delhi government has partnered with IIT Madras to conduct a pilot study on 'smog-eating' surfaces using photocatalytic materials like Titanium Dioxide to combat air pollution.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a method to enhance cement mortar, making it stronger, more durable, and capable of blocking harmful radiation, with the goal of improving the safety of nuclear facilities.
The outreach comes amid a drop in Indian student enrolments in management programmes at American universities last year, following changes to US student visa policies.
Researchers at IIT Bombay have proposed a new test, dynamical fidelity susceptibility (DFS), to measure the 'quantumness' of gravity, suggesting that conventional entanglement-based tests may be insufficient.
Researchers at IIT Mandi have developed a real-time landslide monitoring and early warning system that has been deployed in landslide-prone areas of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. The system uses machine learning and sensors to detect ground movements and provide early warnings to authorities and the public.
According to the National Testing Agency, the results for IIT-JEE will be declared on February 16, 2026.
Telugu actor star Allu Sirish's wedding celebrations is on full swing in Hyderabad. His bride Nayanika Reddy is not from the film industry, so just who is she? Namrata Thakker finds out.
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marries long-time girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private Delhi NCR ceremony; Yuzvendra Chahal shares wedding pictures.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has announced the launch of a new school dedicated to digital learning, applied artificial intelligence, and machine learning, supported by a significant philanthropic commitment.
Gurugram police arrested three men, including an IIT student, for allegedly working with foreign-based cyber fraudsters, providing bank accounts and handling transactions for a commission.
'Today, as I look at our satellite -- tested, finished and ready to ship -- represents 1,642 days of grit and belief.'
There is not much scope after doing a part-time or online MBA unless you are looking for a promotion or have good relevant work experience for a new job, says rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick 100.
Registered and eligible candidates can download their GATE 2026 from the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in, using their valid login credentials.
Interestingly, with 83 per cent of entrepreneurs being first-generation founders, the list reflects India's growing spirit of entrepreneurship and leadership.
Concerns have emerged about the impact of AI adoption on young workers, particularly those seeking their first job in high-skilled occupations.
Programming + AI along with strong fundamentals of computer science is one of the safest and most powerful careers for the next 20 years, says rediffGURU Mayank Chandel.
'India is advanced in that everybody has an ID. But behind that (digital) ID (Aadhaar), you don't have a place where you can share information between each other,' says Tim Berners-Lee.
This is the first Budget in my memory of Budgets over the last half a century which has embraced upfront, enthusiastically and emphatically, technology, modernity and fiscal sobriety, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, completing three missions aboard the International Space Station and setting numerous spaceflight records. She is currently visiting India.
The Mahayuti alliance has released its manifesto for the upcoming Mumbai civic elections, promising technology-led governance, concessions for women, and addressing issues like illegal immigration and infrastructure.
Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360, offers a list of the top entrance exams, their timelines, eligibility criteria, exam patterns and preparation strategies to help you plan the year ahead.
rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, counsels students how to pick a course that can help them advance in their career.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, is inviting applications for its newly launched executive programme in brand management.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserts India's right to defend against terrorism from 'bad neighbours' while highlighting India's support for friendly nations.
rediffGURU Mayank Chandel, founder of CareerStreets explains how you can register for the upcoming IIT-JEE exam.
rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza discusses how to pick the right management course that will help you boost your career.
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.
Sanjay Malhotra has made structural changes to banking regulation to bring down costs and increase efficiency. Plus, he kicked off a benign interest regime. But there are challenges ahead.
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.
This has been our history of good governance: Things that were difficult to do and required planning and implementation were first taken up and then abandoned, notes Aaakr Patel.
'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'
Students at VIT in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, protested against the alleged poor quality of food and water, which they claimed was causing jaundice. The protest turned violent, resulting in vandalism and arson on the college campus.
Selected students will receive a scholarship of up to Rs 20 lakh to support their education.
The Maharashtra government, led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, will petition the central government to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, following controversy over a Union minister's remarks on the institute's name. The move comes amid political tensions and concerns about the city's identity.
The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in the global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals (learners) to realise their full potential, suggests N Ravichandran.
India not only lost its top place as the most represented higher-education system to China, several of its marquee institutions saw a significant drop.
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