All states experienced a net loss in forest cover during this period, said the findings of the study.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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%).
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-based startup Waterfly Technologies’ Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft, also known as seagliders, offer a zero-carbon, high-speed alternative
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.