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The rankings debate misses India's real higher education challenge

University rankings spark debate over their fairness and relevance globally and in India. Indian institutions show strength in research impact but lag in reputation metrics. Private universities actively manage their ranking performance through dedicated teams and data systems. Premier public institutions face challenges in systematically documenting and presenting their achievements.…

The Economic Times

Two Civil Engineers with no agriculture background built a Rs 565 crore cattle startup; their weekend project has solved one of India's oldest trade problems

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, two IIT Delhi civil engineering graduates, founded Animall in 2019 to bring India's unorganised cattle market online. What started as a weekend project now connects over a million dairy farmers and has grown into a startup valued at Rs 565 crore, in a sector that…

The Economic Times

How a mother’s determination helped her bedridden son with a collapsed lung crack JEE and reach IIT Delhi

A student's JEE preparation was interrupted by a collapsed lung and surgery. His mother stepped in, attending online classes and creating study notes for him. Gunjan Kumar recovered and used his mother's notes for revision before the exam. He achieved a good percentile in JEE Mains and cleared JEE Advanced.…

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JEE Advanced 2026 success story: How a Bihar student with 70% vision impairment and a collapsed lung secured an IIT Delhi seat with his mother's unwavering support

Bihar's Gunjan Kumar, despite battling a collapsed lung and severe vision impairment, achieved OBC Category Rank 50 in JEE Advanced 2026, securing a Computer Science seat at IIT Delhi. His remarkable journey was powered by his mother, who diligently attended his online classes and prepared handwritten notes during his months-long…

The Economic Times

'You don't need a degree': He got into IIT Delhi, then walked away from it for Microsoft. This 19-year-old's career move is going viral

A 19-year-old has bypassed IIT Delhi's prestigious academic path for a software engineering role at Microsoft. Ashish Kumar Verma, already a Google Developer Expert, believes practical building and output are paramount in tech, not just degrees. His decision highlights a growing trend among India's Gen-Z, prioritizing real-world experience and direct…

The Economic Times

Right to walk, but where? Supreme Court ruling shines light on Delhi's footpaths

Delhi's Supreme Court ruling declares walking on footpaths a fundamental right, yet citizens face daily struggles with damaged, missing, or encroached spaces. Authorities are urged to uphold constitutional duties to protect pedestrian areas, as vehicles frequently occupy these vital pathways, creating hazardous conditions for walkers, especially the vulnerable.

The Economic Times

Meet Mahi Malhani: Class 12 Delhi Student builds TRASHbot, an AI waste-sorting robot with 90% accuracy that’s already being used in societies

A Delhi schoolgirl, Mahi Malhani, developed TRASHbot, an AI-powered robot to tackle litter. Inspired by a visit to Sundar Nursery, the Class 12 student's invention autonomously collects and sorts waste. Tested successfully in schools and residential societies, TRASHbot uses sensors and AI for efficient waste management, earning national recognition and…

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QS Rankings 2027: These are the world's best universities right now. Here's where India stands

MIT has once again secured the top spot in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Imperial College London and Stanford University sharing second place. India achieved its best-ever performance, featuring 52 institutions, led by IIT Delhi at 118th globally. This significant increase highlights India's growing influence in international higher…

The Economic Times

IIT Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS world rankings 2027

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, climbing to 118th globally and equalling the best-ever ranking achieved by an Indian institution in the prestigious global index.

The Economic Times

Forget CS or AI? This once-overlooked engineering stream quietly becomes the surprise choice among IIT aspirants

Civil engineering has surprisingly surged in popularity among top-ranked students for IIT admissions in 2026, with significant rank improvements at IIT Bombay and Delhi. This shift, driven by AI concerns and infrastructure growth, sees students seeking stability in core branches, though computer science remains the most sought-after choice.

The Economic Times

The 5-second security check that spots more than just metal

Vehant Technologies has launched MilliView, India's first indigenous Millimetre-Wave body scanner designed to detect non-metallic threats. Developed in collaboration with IIT Delhi, the scanner uses AI and safe millimetre-wave technology to identify explosives, organic materials, and more, ensuring faster and more private passenger screening. MilliView is tailored to India's specific…

The Economic Times

Delhi’s ‘cleanest May in 5 years’ is a toxic illusion

This May, Delhi recorded a monthly average AQI of 156, its cleanest in five years. The Central Pollution Control Board considers this ‘moderate’ air quality, but European standards would call it unhealthy.

Newslaundry

JEE Advanced Topper List 2026: Shubham Kumar from IIT Delhi zone tops, check best performers, qualifying marks and more

JEE Advanced Topper List 2026 Out: JEE Advanced 2026 results are out! Shubham Kumar from IIT Delhi zone secured the top rank. Over 56,000 candidates qualified from nearly 1.8 lakh registrations. Qualified students are urged to join JoSAA counselling for seat allocation, with final admission contingent on eligibility criteria. Check…

The Economic Times

Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million from Prime Venture, Leo Capital, others

StrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The company, with a team of over 100 experts, aims to scale production to 100,000 litres and forge global partnerships, positioning India as a leader in biological manufacturing.

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Making every possible effort to fix environment, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on pollution

Delhi's air pollution is a constant battle, not just a seasonal issue. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is driving year-round efforts to clean the capital's air. Innovative projects, developed with IIT Delhi, are now being put into action. A detailed Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026 is guiding this mission. This…

The Economic Times

Who is Gurtej Sandhu, the IIT Delhi engineer who beat Thomas Edison in US patent count, sparks brain drain debate online

Gurtej Sandhu, an IIT Delhi alumnus, is now the seventh most prolific inventor in US history. He has amassed over 1,300 patents, surpassing Thomas Edison. Sandhu's work in semiconductors has advanced modern electronics. His achievement highlights discussions on India's research infrastructure and talent retention. The debate centers on nurturing innovation…

The Economic Times

IAS officer Divya Mittal says schools teach achievement, not happiness, sparks debate on Indian education

Divya Mittal, an IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore alumna, has sparked a nationwide conversation. She points out that India's top educational institutions teach how to succeed academically but fail to equip students with essential life skills. Mittal emphasizes the need for emotional regulation, deep communication, critical thinking, and financial literacy.

The Times of India

Meet Anant Yardi: Indian-origin billionaire alumnus donates $8 million to IIT Delhi

Indian-origin entrepreneur Anant Yardi has pledged an additional $8 million to IIT Delhi, bringing his total donation to approximately $16 million. This significant contribution will bolster artificial intelligence research at the Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence and support the institute's campus infrastructure development, enhancing its academic and research ecosystem.

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Delhi’s posh colonies show how to privatise public space – one footpath at a time

Guard booths outside houses are common in upscale neighbourhoods. They are encroachments, really. But unlike other areas, where these booths are made of wood with rolling tyres, in Jor Bagh, they are permanent concrete structures.

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4 years, 170 collapses, 202 deaths: What’s ailing India’s bridges?

On a scorching June afternoon in Bihar, a tractor laden with maize approached what seemed like a sturdy three-span bridge in Saharsa district. Within moments, the structure crumbled beneath the vehicle’s weight. Just weeks later, 1,200 kilometres away in Gujarat, the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge in Vadodara claimed 20 lives when it…

The Times of India

"I cry some nights": IAS officer's post on motherhood and raising two daughters goes viral

Just when the world was busy celebrating women's day, IAS officer Divya Mittal candidly acknowledged through a post on X, that being an alumna of IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore didn't fully prepare her for the complexities of motherhood. Mittal shared heartfelt reflections on social media, offering a glimpse into…

Dynamite News

Delhi: IIT Launches Three Industry-Centric Certificate Programmes

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has launched three new certificate programs through its Continuing Education Programme. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

SO2 emissions: Missed deadlines for govt, but not a problem for NITI?

When thermal power plants burn coal to generate electricity, sulphur mixes with oxygen to release sulphur dioxide – or SO2 – in the air. In 2019, India became the largest emitter of this toxic gas.

The Times of India

Yoga Nidra: The ultimate solution to several health issues

You must have definitely come across the term Yoga Nidra. This means yogic sleep or non-sleep deep rest and it induces induce a state of deep relaxation while maintaining awareness.

The Hindu

The challenges of renewable energy

Large-scale renewable energy development can avoid reproducing the injustices of past large-scale infrastructure projects, while being sensitive to developmental objectives

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