IIT Madras alumnus donates Rs 110 crore to set up Data Science and AI school
Chennai: Sunil Wadhwani, a distinguished alumnus of IIT Madras and the co-founder of IGATE and Mastech Digital, has made an endowment of Rs 110 crore to establish the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI at his alma mater. The school aims to be among the top AI-focused schools worldwide, focusing on responsible AI and…
IIT Placements 2023: SC, ST, OBC Students Fear Bias as Recruiters Ask JEE Advanced Rank
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are known for their excellence in engineering education and research. Every year, thousands of students aspire to join these prestigious institutions and crack the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, which is one of the toughest entrance exams in the world. However, not all students who make it to the…
IIT Kharagpur Backtracks on Convocation Dress Code After Widespread Criticism
Kharagpur, India – The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-Kharagpur) has reversed its decision to impose a strict dress code for its upcoming convocation ceremony following a wave of criticism from students, alumni, and the public. The initial dress code, which required male students to wear a full-sleeved, knee-length, plain, solid white kurta, was met…
IIT Kharagpur student dies by suicide in hostel room
A student from Telangana, K Kiran Chandra, died by suicide in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur on Tuesday night. He was a fourth-year dual degree student in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He was found hanging by his hostelmates around 10 pm. The police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating…
IIT Madras Honors Alumni for Chandrayaan-3 Mission
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) honored 12 of its alumni on October 8, 2023, for their contributions to the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The event, titled “Over the Moon with Team Chandrayaan-3,” was attended by top scientists and engineers from ISRO, as well as students from IIT Madras and various government schools and city…
IIT Bombay Distances Itself from Mess Council’s Decision to Earmark Vegetarian Tables
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) administration has distanced itself from the mess council’s decision to earmark vegetarian tables in hostels 12, 13, and 14. The decision was made by the student council of these hostels and does not reflect the views of the administration. The IIT Bombay administration has also stated that…
IIT Bombay Teachers Join Row Over “Veg Tables Only” Policy
Mumbai, India: Teachers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have joined the row over the institute’s “veg tables only” policy. The policy, which was implemented in September 2023, has been met with criticism from students, teachers, and activists. The critics of the policy argue that it is discriminatory and exclusionary, and that it…
IIT Bombay Student Fined Rs 10,000 for Protesting “Vegetarian Food Only” Policy
Mumbai, India: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay student has been fined Rs 10,000 for protesting against the institute’s “vegetarian food only” policy. The student, along with two others, ate non-vegetarian food at a designated vegetarian table in the mess hall as a form of protest. The mess council found the student guilty of “unruly…
IIT Delhi to Open First International Campus in Abu Dhabi in January 2024
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is opening its first international campus in Abu Dhabi in January 2024. The campus will be located in Masdar City, a sustainable urban development in Abu Dhabi. The campus will initially offer a master’s program in energy transition and sustainability. In the future, it is expected to…
IIT-Delhi Suicides: Second Student Found Dead in Hostel Room in Two Months
A second student from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi) has been found dead in his hostel room in two months. The student, identified as Anil Kumar, was a second-year student pursuing B. Tech in Mathematics and Computing. He was found hanging from the ceiling of his hostel room on September 1, 2023. This…
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