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Robotics startup Solinas Integrity bags $5.5 million from Hero Enterprise, Mela Ventures

Founded by IIT Madras alumni Divanshu Kumar and Moinak Banerjee, Solinas develops robotics and artificial intelligence systems to inspect, clean, and digitise underground water and wastewater infrastructure. Its technology is currently deployed across more than 35 cities and 15 states in India; the company has also expanded to the Middle…

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Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe lands her in trouble, over 200 academicians criticise

Among those who signed the letter are Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University; Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, JNU Vice Chancellor; Nageshwar Rao, former IGNOU VC; TG Sitharam, former director of IIT Guwahati; Amit Patra, director of IIT BHU, and around 210 others.

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Denied admission, student hacks IIT Kanpur & IIT Madras websites; institute now considers giving him second chance instead of filing FIR

An applicant to IIT Kanpur allegedly hacked the institute's websites after being denied admission to its Bachelor of Cyber Security programme. He claimed he wanted a fair opportunity to demonstrate his cybersecurity skills. Instead of pursuing immediate legal action, the institute has decided to assess his technical abilities. If he…

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Nandan Nilekani to S Somanath: Meet the experts on Centre's exam reform task-force

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new six-member task force. This high-powered committee will be headed by Nandan Nilekani, a renowned tech leader. The task force aims to recommend reforms for a leakproof examination system. Experts in technology, intelligence, and education will contribute their knowledge. Their collective efforts will…

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How MTech alumnus’ gift turned into Rs 112 crore IPO jackpot for IIT Madras

A share gift from Indo-MIM founder and IIT Madras alumnus Krishna Chivukula is set to generate a Rs 112 crore windfall for the institute through the company's IPO. IIT Madras will sell half its gifted stake via the OFS while retaining the remaining shares, preserving upside after the listing.

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ePlane unveils full-scale electric air taxi prototype; flight tests targeted for 2027

The ePlane Company has unveiled its e200X electric aircraft prototype. This eVTOL aircraft is designed for passenger and cargo transport services. The company plans to begin flight testing its full-scale prototype around mid-2027. This prototype follows extensive testing of smaller aircraft models. The e200X aims to operate from existing helipads…

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi hold "wide-ranging, productive discussions" in bilateral meeting

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan met Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on strengthening trade, investment, and development partnerships between the nations. Zanzibar's President praised the new IIT Madras campus as a landmark educational initiative. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also met President Mwinyi to deepen bilateral…

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How Termite Architecture Is Teaching Engineers Ventilation and Cooling Design They Never Imagined

The mound that outperforms your air conditionerMacrotermes michaelseni, a termite species common across sub-Saharan Africa, builds mounds that can rise four to five metres above the ground and extend several metres below it. Inside, the colony maintains a temperature of roughly 30.5°C year-round. Outside, temperatures swing between 3°C at night…

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After SpaceX and China, Agnikul to attempt rocket stage recovery

Agnikul is an end-to-end space transportation company incubated at IIT Madras. It develops the Agnibaan family of configurable small-lift launch vehicles powered by the world's first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine.

The Economic Times

Dragonflies Have Mastered Flight Engineering That No Machine Has Matched, Here Is How

The number that stops engineers cold95% prey-capture success rate. That is what researchers at Harvard's Concord Field Station recorded when they filmed dragonflies hunting in slow motion. Cheetahs catch roughly 58% of prey they chase. Lions, around 25%. The dragonfly is, by this measure, the most effective predator on the…

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AI startup Pramaana Labs raises $27 million in seed funding led by Khosla Ventures

Pramaana Labs, an AI startup, has secured $27 million in seed funding. The company develops technology to ensure AI answers are mathematically verifiable. The startup will use the new funding to train Pramaana's formalisation and proof-checking models, expand its AI research staff, and venture into regulated areas such as tax,…

The Economic Times

Haircare startup Xtovia raises Rs 6.9 crore led by V3 Ventures

Founded in 2025 by entrepreneur Navneet Misra and Dr Tunga Madhu Babu, who heads research and development and holds a PhD from IIT Madras, Xtovia develops haircare products aimed at addressing structural hair damage.

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

IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per year

IIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It focuses on bare printed circuit boards, recovering valuable metals like copper, lead, and tin. The innovative process uses a single acid, ensuring zero discharge. This technology aligns with 'Make…

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From UPSC AIR 910 to AIR 167: How this IIT Madras graduate born without forearm gradually climbed ranks despite repeated failures

UPSC Success Story: Kajal Raju from Kerala secured All India Rank (AIR) 167 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination after years of perseverance and hard work. Born without her right forearm due to a rare congenital condition, she overcame both physical challenges and exam setbacks on her journey to success.…

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IIT panel approves new CBSE portal for re-evaluation after security review

A new portal for re-evaluating CBSE answer sheets has received security clearance from an IIT panel. This comes after the previous portal developed by Coempt EduTeck was found to have significant security flaws. The new system, developed by multiple teams including IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur, has been fortified with…

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CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own servers

When asked about whether COEMPT will be able to scan answer sheets despite its track record, the official said, "They scanned 40 crore pages, of which about 30,000 odd have problems. That means about 1 in 10,000 pages were problematic. Now they only need to scan problematic pages. So they…

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IIT Madras ₹10 LPA job offer, UPSC failures to alcohol addiction and more; techie shares friend’s 12-year journey of struggles

An IIT Madras Chemical Engineering graduate rejected a ₹10 LPA placement to pursue UPSC, facing multiple failures over 12 years. After setbacks including a shift to badminton and personal struggles, he found success in day trading, now earning ₹2 lakh monthly and recently married.

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CBSE OSM glitch: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accepts responsibility, says corrective measure are being taken

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has taken responsibility for issues with the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. He assured strict action against anyone found deliberately causing irregularities that affected students. The minister chaired a meeting to address technical and payment concerns. Experts from IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras are assisting the…

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CBSE Results Portal glitches update: Government ropes in IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur experts and PSU banks to fix issues

CBSE portal glitches: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur to assist CBSE in resolving technical glitches plaguing its post-result re-evaluation portal. The move follows widespread complaints of payment failures, login issues, and server downtime. Four public sector banks are also aiding in stabilizing the…

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The Day Traffic Stopped for a Mama Deer at IIT Madras

Let’s be honest for a second. If something stops in the middle of an Indian road, what usually happens? Honking. A lot of honking. Someone tries to overtake from the side, someone shouts, someone gets irritated, someone blames the government, someone blames the driver, and within two minutes everyone is…

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The making of Galgotias: An expansion powered by land deals and media blitz

A Chinese robodog dressed up as indigenous innovation. Students going viral outside the Congress headquarters in 2024, unable to explain the protest they were part of. For Galgotias University, spectacle has a way of recurring.

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‘My dearest friend Kedar’: IIT Madras graduate Saketh Sreenivasaiah’s LinkedIn post draws attention after US death

A heartfelt graduation post by 22-year-old Indian-origin student Saketh Sreenivasaiah has resurfaced on social media days after his body was recovered from a lake in California, drawing attention to an emotional tribute he paid to a “dearest friend and batchmate Kedar.”

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22-year-old Indian origin student Saketh Sreenivasaiah found dead in US, was missing for 6 days

A 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, pursuing a Master's at UC Berkeley, has been found deceased. Reported missing on February 12th, his body was recovered by local police, confirmed by the Consulate General of India, San Francisco. Consular officers are providing full support to his family, including arrangements for repatriation.

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Graduated from IIT Madras in 2025: 22-yr-old Indian-origin student reported missing in US

Berkeley police are urgently seeking help to find Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian Master's student from UC Berkeley, last seen Tuesday. Authorities consider him an at-risk missing person. Sreenivasaiah, who studied at IIT Madras, is described as 6'1" with short black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is urged…

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