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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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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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Not Just a Film, But a Wake Up Call: The Story of Two Worlds on One Street

In a time when big banner films dominate screens, Nukkad Naatak arrives like a quiet revolution. Directed by debut filmmaker Tanmaya Shekhar, this independent Hindi drama tells the story of two college students forced to step outside their comfort zone and into a world they never truly saw. Set between…

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Watch: Delhi needs a permanent solution to pollution. Cloud seeding isn’t it

With three failed trials and lakhs of money spent, Delhi’s cloud seeding efforts have all been in vain – this despite the government working with IIT Kanpur in the experiment to tackle the national capital’s toxic air. IIT Kanpur’s director later said the cloud seeding didn’t yield results – or any…

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Experts sceptical as Delhi starts trial to combat severe air pollution with artificial rain

Administrator says Indian capital ready for artificial rain induced by cloud seeding

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IT Kanpur develops solar dehydration technology to boost farmers' income

By enabling farmers to dry fruits and vegetables using solar energy, this initiative provides a sustainable solution to market price fluctuations, allowing them to sell their produce at more profitable rates when demand is higher. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Env Min writes to Union Env Min for cloud seeding to control smog

"Time has come to carry out artificial rainfall to break the layer of smog. The Government of Delhi with the help of IIT Kanpur has last year explored cloud seeding as an emergency measure..." Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

The Hindu

How do mosquito bats work? | Explained

Learn about the physics behind mosquito bats, electric currents, and sparks in a concise and informative manner.

The Hindu

Central University welcomes Yuva Sangam team from IIT Kanpur

Kalaburagi judge emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and preserving Karnataka's rich heritage during IIT Kanpur students' visit.

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The physics that lets you forget your glasses are on your face | Explained

Explore the mysteries of glass and its transparency with an assistant professor at IIT Kanpur.

The Hindu

IIT Kanpur Professor suffers cardiac arrest, dies on stage while addressing students

In a shocking incident, IIT Kanpur Professor Sameer Khandekar collapsed on stage due to cardiac arrest while addressing his students and died. He was 55 years old. He was delivering a lecture during an alumni meeting, as per reports.

The Times of India

Next time you have kulhad chai, don’t miss the bubbly physics

Relaxing after a hectic semester, Kanpur's kulhads offer a perfect setting to share conversations over a hot cup of tea. The secret bubbles that appear on the surface are due to air packets trapped in tiny holes in the clay pot. This is caused by buoyancy, the same force that…

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IIT-Kanpur accused of facilitating discrimination by recruiters

A complaint has been filed alleging that the Placements Office at IIT-Kanpur was allowing recruiting companies to discriminate against prospective candidates based on their caste or socio-economic category

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Delhiites to get relief from ‘severe’ pollution through cloud seeding by IIT Kanpur!

Cloud seeding is alike natural rains and helps in settling down suspended dust in the environment. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Clues to ancient Kosi superflood say it could happen again today

Geologists from Edinburgh and Glasgow universities, led by Prof. Rajiv Sinha from IIT Kanpur, studied sedimentary cores from Karnali, Ganga, and Kosi rivers to reconstruct floods in Miocene era. The team found evidence of an extreme monsoon event and hyperconcentrated flows 11,000 years ago in the Kosi river, which can…

The Hindu

The physics of friction, the ‘necessary evil’ that bedevils daily life

IIT Kanpur assistant professor Adhip Agarwala explains the physics of friction, its effects on various aspects of daily life in India, and how it can be reduced or eliminated.

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A story of a convocation, an iron press, my kurta, and its polymers

The iron press has a heavy metal base and heats up, rearranging the long molecules of the fabric into neat, straight patterns. Heat provides energy to the molecules, allowing their atoms to vibrate and shift position. With pressure, the fabric is straightened and cools, leaving it wrinkle-free.

The Hindu

There was lightning in your kitchen today. Did you see?

A teacher at IIT Kanpur explains how a gas stove lighter works and what the piezoelectric effect is.

The Hindu

Explained | How are universities assessed under the National Institutional Ranking Framework?

The Hindu explains the takeaways from this year’s NIRF rankings, the methodology used to rank Indian universities, colleges and other higher education institutes, and why it faces criticism from some quarters

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Can you spot the quantum physics around your house?

The electrons in metallic objects have an effective temperature of tens of thousands of degrees celsius because of the Fermi energy, a concept that illustrates how much quantum physics controls the properties of everyday objects in our homes.

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

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Air pollution sources will be identified on real-time basis in Delhi now: Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal — while reviewing the progress of the 'Real-time Source Apportionment Project' — announced on Friday that real-time identification of sources of air pollution in the city has begun.

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IIT Kanpur condoles death of PhD student

The IIT Kanpur on Wednesday condoled the death of a student, here, who was found hanging from his room's ceiling on Tuesday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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