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  • India lost more forest area than it gained during 2015 to 2019, says IIT study

    India lost more forest area than it gained during 2015 to 2019, says IIT study

    All states experienced a net loss in forest cover during this period, said the findings of the study.

  • IITian CEO quit Microsoft for health, spends Rs 3.5 lakh on Bengaluru breathing workshops

    IITian CEO quit Microsoft for health, spends Rs 3.5 lakh on Bengaluru breathing workshops

    Sudheer Koneru said he finds the breathing exercises 'amazingly healing and just so powerful'. Each workshop hosted in Bengaluru costs between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.6 lakh.

  • Sabeer Bhatia is shocked by IIT Madras director’s 'anti-bacterial' cow urine claims: 'If educated...'

    Sabeer Bhatia is shocked by IIT Madras director’s 'anti-bacterial' cow urine claims: 'If educated...'

    IIT Madras director V Kamakoti had made the claims at an event in Chennai on January 15. On January 20, he asserted that five scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals validated cow urine's anti-infective properties, including antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects.

  • 'Influential researcher' Trapit Bansal among 4 Meta poached from OpenAI. IITian says he's 'thrilled'

    'Influential researcher' Trapit Bansal among 4 Meta poached from OpenAI. IITian says he's 'thrilled'

    This high-profile hire is part of a broader, aggressive recruitment drive led personally by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. His multi-billion-dollar strategy aims to regain Meta’s footing in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

  • 'Couldn't get into IIT, family didn't talk to me for 3 years': AI techie says JEE trauma still haunts him

    'Couldn't get into IIT, family didn't talk to me for 3 years': AI techie says JEE trauma still haunts him

    'In Bihar/Jharkhand, it's just poor people trying to escape poverty. A friend had to leave his dying father to prepare for medical. This is the usual chain of events,' Ankit shared.

  • '1-2% employees are IITians': Ex-ISRO chief's 2023 interview on IIT graduates sparks 'bond bias' debate

    '1-2% employees are IITians': Ex-ISRO chief's 2023 interview on IIT graduates sparks 'bond bias' debate

    Why don't IITians join ISRO? Ex-chief S. Somanath's viral interview reveals 60 percent walked out over salary. Now, doctors call for equal treatment in compulsory bonds.

  • ChatGPT o3 achieves AIR 4 in JEE Advanced mock test, IIT Kharagpur engineer reveals

    ChatGPT o3 achieves AIR 4 in JEE Advanced mock test, IIT Kharagpur engineer reveals

    A few years ago, GPT-4 attempted a similar test and didn’t do well, it would have landed somewhere in the 10,000s. This time, the improvement is massive. Anushka admits she thought ChatGPT would struggle. Instead, it soared.

  • Placements drop by over 10 percentage points in more than half of IITs since 2021-21

    Placements drop by over 10 percentage points in more than half of IITs since 2021-21

    The sharpest drop was at IIT Dharwad where placements fell by around 25 percentage points in 2023-24 vs 2021-22 (90.20% to 65.56%), followed by IIT Jammu (92% to 70%).

  • Techie with IIT, IIM degrees quits job to launch saree brand: 'Was the topper at IIM Ahmedabad'

    Techie with IIT, IIM degrees quits job to launch saree brand: 'Was the topper at IIM Ahmedabad'

    Radhika Munshi said that early into her corporate job, she had realised that working 9 to 5 would not work for her. That's why she decided to try running her own business.

  • Chennai-Kolkata in 3 hours for Rs 600? IIT-M incubated startup's ‘e-flying boat’ unveiled

    Chennai-Kolkata in 3 hours for Rs 600? IIT-M incubated startup's ‘e-flying boat’ unveiled

    Chennai-based startup Waterfly Technologies’ Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft, also known as seagliders, offer a zero-carbon, high-speed alternative

  • IIT Madras admits 5 athletes under sports quota for the first time in history. Internet is divided

    IIT Madras admits 5 athletes under sports quota for the first time in history. Internet is divided

    IIT Madras director V Kamakoti said, 'Sports Excellence Admission is an initiative of IIT Madras primarily to send the important message that children must be encouraged to play. I sincerely hope this reaches everyone.'

  • IIT professor's take on corporate bosses wanting 70-hour work week 'with 0 overtime pay' wins hearts

    IIT professor's take on corporate bosses wanting 70-hour work week 'with 0 overtime pay' wins hearts

    Nirmalya Kajuri, an assistant professor of Physics at IIT Mandi, said that in the US, Europe, and China, irrespective of what line of work professionals are in, they get paid for overtime if they work for more than 40 hours a week.

  • IITian Sanjeev Sharma worked with Indian Railways for 11 years, is now SpaceX's principal engineer

    IITian Sanjeev Sharma worked with Indian Railways for 11 years, is now SpaceX's principal engineer

    After moving to the US in 2002, Sanjeev Sharma joined SpaceX in 2013 as a dynamics engineer where he worked on the 'recovery and reuse ability of the first-stage booster'. Six years later, he quit only to return in 2022 as its principal engineer.

  • 'IITians are most modest creatures' jokes IIT alumnus, but internet is divided

    'IITians are most modest creatures' jokes IIT alumnus, but internet is divided

    Author Ankur Warikoo shared a story about a young man he came across during a flight from Delhi to Mumbai who impressed him with his demeanor and never mentioned that he had studied at an IIT and an IIM.

  • IIT Varanasi exam paper features question on Captain America and Thanos from Avengers: Endgame fight scene

    IIT Varanasi exam paper features question on Captain America and Thanos from Avengers: Endgame fight scene

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has transcended the realm of pop culture to become a part of everyday conversations. Its impact is now stretching into the most unexpected corners, including academia. Recently, an IIT Varanasi exam paper made headlines when it featured a question about the unforgettable fight scene between Captain America and Thanos from Avengers: Endgame.

  • Honda begins joint research with IIT Delhi, Bombay on AI technologies

    Honda begins joint research with IIT Delhi, Bombay on AI technologies

    The collaboration aims to enhance Honda CI (Cooperative Intelligence), which facilitates interaction between machines and humans. The research will focus on environment recognition and cooperative behavior, with practical tests planned for Delhi and Mumbai.

  • IITian couple lists 10 major differences between life in India and US: 'Honest compilation'

    IITian couple lists 10 major differences between life in India and US: 'Honest compilation'

    One of the most significant differences the couple noted was the accessibility and affordability of domestic help in India. 'The cost of labour may be low, but the convenience of having domestic help cannot be overstated,' remarked Nayrhit.

  • Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024: G20 Sherpa Amitabh discusses Startups, Space sector, IITs, and AI

    Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024: G20 Sherpa Amitabh discusses Startups, Space sector, IITs, and AI

    India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and Moneycontrol.com's Managing Editor Nalin Mehta explore a range of topics, including the significance of startups, the space sector, IITs, IIMs, AI, and more. #amitabhkant #startup #iit #iim #artificialintelligence

  • Bengaluru woman with IIT degree quits Walmart to become a fitness coach: 'Passion beats paycheck'

    Bengaluru woman with IIT degree quits Walmart to become a fitness coach: 'Passion beats paycheck'

    'Passion fuels purpose. Sure, financial rewards matter, but true fulfillment comes from pursuing something that sets your soul on fire,' the IIT Kanpur alumnus said. Priyanka Gupta added that entrepreneurship has its highs and lows and that she has learned that it is important to learn from setbacks and celebrate the wins.

  • Pay-after-placement platform Masai School adds IIT-backed prepaid courses to turn the corner 

    Pay-after-placement platform Masai School adds IIT-backed prepaid courses to turn the corner 

    While the company typically provides pay-after-placement courses to full-time students, these new offerings are prepaid and extend to part-time students as well, guaranteeing a refund if placement is not achieved by the end of the programme

  • IIT Roorkee professors discovere fossils of possibly the largest snake to have ever lived

    IIT Roorkee professors discovere fossils of possibly the largest snake to have ever lived

    New findings from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee suggest that fossils unearthed in Gujarat's Kutch region might have come from the backbone of an exceptionally large snake. This newly identified species, named 'Vasuki Indicus' (V. Indicus), pays homage to the mythical serpent coiled around the neck of the Hindu god Shiva and acknowledges its origin in India. Watch for more details!

  • Bureaucrat reveals 'real situation' of placements at IITs: ‘Higher packages offered to CSE…’

    Bureaucrat reveals 'real situation' of placements at IITs: ‘Higher packages offered to CSE…’

    IFS officer Gaurav Garg, a former IITian, shared some insights into the 'real situation' of placements at IITs. The average package is Rs 10 to 12 LPA, but Computer Science graduates earn more, he said.

  • IIT Graduate Modifies A Bolero SUV into a Self-driving Car, Anand Mahindra Reacts

    IIT Graduate Modifies A Bolero SUV into a Self-driving Car, Anand Mahindra Reacts

    A Bhopal-based startup has caught the attention of the automobile industry with its innovative adaptation of the Mahindra Bolero SUV, incorporating cutting-edge self-driving technology. Anand Mahindra, renowned for his active presence on social media, recently lauded this innovation. Sharing a video showcasing the modified Bolero SUV navigating through bustling streets autonomously, Mahindra highlighted the impressive feat achieved by the startup. Spearheading the transformation of the SUV is Sanjeev Sharma, a graduate of the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology, known for his pioneering work in developing self-driving vehicles. Watch for more details.

  • IIT Kanpur candidate didn't know 95% of things on his resume: Indian origin founder-CEO

    IIT Kanpur candidate didn't know 95% of things on his resume: Indian origin founder-CEO

    Angad Daryani's original tweet which went viral stated that the first candidate was from IIT Kharagpur. He later issued a clarification and admitted to the 'slip up'. IIT Kharagpur also took cognisance of the incident.

  • Comedian who failed JEE twice shares 5 important lessons: 'It's not about where you start'

    Comedian who failed JEE twice shares 5 important lessons: 'It's not about where you start'

    Writing on X (formerly Twitter), comedian Appurv Gupta spoke about the lessons that he had learnt after failing the JEE twice before enrolling into a private college and how the trials faced by him made him a stronger human being.

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