Iit

IIT founder fired me within 3 days of job. 1 year on, I make '8 times more' money: AI techie

Ritu Maurya said that during recruitment, the IITian founder had promised hands‑on guidance but was largely absent — responding to messages hours later and refusing calls for clarification.

What this IIT Physicist found about the universe has amazed scientists- Here's what Muhammad Ghulam Khuwajah Khan proposed!

A physicist proposes that the universe might not be empty but act like a viscous fluid, resisting expansion. This bold idea could explain fluctuations in cosmic growth and challenge traditional dark energy models.

IITian Bengaluru AI firm founder says he ‘couldn’t access my own booth’ at India AI Summit

According to an official advisory issued on February 15, entry to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 would have had some restrictions on the first day of the event, and the expo being organised along with it will open for all from February 17.

IITian CEO says his AI startup is being extorted for $3 million with leaked data: 'Threatening to...'

Varun Vummadi said the timing of the attack follows heightened visibility after Giga’s $61 million Series A round announced in November 2025.

IIT graduate gets job at Amazon, father's one-word reply wins internet

The techie's post quickly gained traction, with users across platforms finding the moment both relatable and reflective of a broader cultural theme: understated parental pride.

Retired IIT professor, 77, campaigns for Gaza daily despite regular harassment. Watch

From fasting at Rajghat in Delhi to walking Mumbai’s crowded lanes, 77-year-old VK Tripathi says silence in the face of violence is complicity.

Final-year B.Tech student's body found hanging in IIT-Kanpur hostel room: Police

Dheeraj Saini (22) from Haryana, a final-year B.Tech student of electrical engineering, had not stepped out of his room no. 123 at Hostel-1.

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

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...'

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'

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

'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

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

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

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'

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-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 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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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