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Sundar Pichai’s IIT batchmate became a famous monk; what he told him when they met years later

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, and Gauranga Das, an ISKCON monk, were IIT classmates back in 1993. Decades later, they reunited to explore their divergent journeys. Pichai leads a globally recognized tech powerhouse known for its stress-laden environment, while Das embraces a tranquil, faith-driven life. Their engaging conversation showcased…

The Times of India

AI skills beyond coding: How non-tech professionals are joining the AI race

AI is becoming a mainstream workplace skill beyond coding and technical roles. Professionals in marketing, finance, HR, sales and operations are using AI for research, writing, analysis and repetitive tasks. Experts say effective AI adoption requires domain knowledge, responsible use, human judgement and continuous learning, rather than simply mastering prompts…

The Economic Times

Got AIR 35 in NEET-UG 2026 but won't become doctor: Here's why this topper chose engineering over medicine and will soon join IIT Kharagpur

Sabyasachi Laskar, West Bengal's top NEET-UG scorer, will pursue computer science engineering at IIT Kharagpur. He aims to develop energy-efficient computer hardware for global sustainability initiatives. Laskar secured All India Rank 35 in the NEET-UG examination. He had already secured admission to IIT Kharagpur before the NEET retest. His mother…

The Economic Times

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Pawan Kumar Chandana: Meet India's Elon Musk, the Skyroot CEO who once scored 50 in maths and is now sending Vikram-1 into space

Pawan Kumar Chandana: Skyroot Aerospace CEO and co-founder Pawan Kumar Chandana, a child who was once bad at maths, is now the head of this ambitious space company. If Skyroot is successful, it will be in a very small club of private space companies in the world. The launch is…

The Economic Times

Anupam Misra takes charge as CMD of Hindustan Copper

Hindustan Copper Ltd has appointed Anupam Misra as its new Chairman & Managing Director, taking over from Sanjiv Kumar Singh. Misra, an IIT Kharagpur and IIM Lucknow alumnus with extensive experience in marketing and international trading, joins HCL as the company embarks on a significant Rs 7,189 crore expansion to…

The Economic Times

He once scored 51 marks in Maths, now owns a space company worth $1.1 billion. Meet 35-year-old rocket man who gave up ISRO job

Pawan Kumar Chandana, once a struggling student, now leads Skyroot Aerospace. This company achieved India's first private rocket launch. Chandana's journey from ISRO scientist to entrepreneur is inspiring. Skyroot is now preparing for its orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1, aiming for regular space missions.

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.

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Vikram Sodhi: The Mining Investor Behind IIT Kharagpur's New AI Centre

From controlling one of Latin America's largest gold miners to launching a research centre at his father's alma mater, Vikram Sodhi's career traces an arc from operational mining to institutional design.

International Business Times

NMAM Institute of Technology team win Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition 2024 in India

Forty-four finalists from 13 teams made it to the finale that was held in Bengaluru. The team comprising Meghraj M., Sathvik Poojary and Sanjana S. from NMAM Institute of Technology were declared winners of the competition.

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Tirunelveli Campus Connect

Explore cultural studies, web development, AI in education, and NDLI awareness programs in recent educational events.

The Hindu

India’s oldest living city found in PM Modi’s native village Vadnagar: multi-institution study

A joint study by IIT Kharagpur finds evidence of cultural continuity in Vadnagar, suggesting the "Dark Age" was a myth.

The Hindu

IIT-Kharagpur’s convocation dress code sets off debate

IIT Kharagpur's convocation dress code sparks opposition from alumni, students, and academics. Guidelines include full-sleeved, knee-length white kurtas for boys, white sarees with golden zari border for girls, and no sleeveless blouses. Criticism of the institute and debate over freedom and creativity has ensued.

The Hindu

First-year student dies at Jadavpur University; family alleges foul play

JU student found dead under mysterious circumstances; family alleges ragging. Univ forms 7-member committee to probe; police start investigation. Gov, State Gov & Raj Bhavan to share burden due to lack of full-time V-C. Students protest & Gov visits hostel. Similar incident at IIT Kharagpur in Oct 2022.

The Hindu

Evidence for high annual rainfall 66 million years ago found

The article talks about the finding of an evidence of very high annual rainfall during the catastrophic volcanism that formed the Deccan Traps in India about 66 million years back.

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IIT-Kharagpur to develop tamper-proof signalling system for railways

Acting on a request made by the Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, researchers in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering stream are working on a robust system that would facilitate a mechanism to ensure safety, communication and control of train operations.

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Stress, dropouts, suicides: Unravelling IIT’s casteism problem

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TOI report helped UP boy realise his IIT dream; it also helps him get a life partner

PRAYAGRAJ: If "marriages are made in heaven", for 25-year-old Raju Saroj, a TOI report played the match-maker. It was this inspiring report on Saroj and his brother carried by TOI, Lucknow, seven years ago that made Mumbai-based Reshma fall in love with him.

The Times of India

NMDC, IIT Kharagpur to use drones to survey minerals

HYDERABAD: State-run iron ore miner NMDC Ltd on Thursday said it has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Kharagpur for drone-based mineral exploration.

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NMDC to deploy drones for mineral exploration

Signs MoU with IIT Kharagpur

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