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IIT Kharagpur becomes first IIT to offer NMC-accredited postgraduate medical degrees

IIT Kharagpur is set to become the first IIT to offer postgraduate medical degree programmes. The inaugural cohort of MD students will begin in the academic session 2026-27 at the Dr B C Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre. Admissions will be conducted through the NEET-PG online counselling process for qualified…

The Economic Times · Nov 12

From lab to farm: How Proximal Soilsens is developing a ‘glucometer’ for soil testing

Developed over nearly a decade of research at IIT Bombay, Proximal Soilsens’s patented NutriSense X aims to make laboratory-grade soil testing portable, faster and accessible. The device tests multiple soil parameters in seconds, without requiring electricity or elaborate laboratory infrastructure.

The Economic Times · Nov 4

Students going abroad must return to country to give back to nation: DRDO DG Binay Das

Binay Kumar Das expressed the crucial importance for students studying abroad to keep their cultural roots and identity alive. At the Open House event held at the Indian Institute of Technology, he motivated students to return to India and make meaningful contributions.

The Economic Times · Oct 31

IIT researchers develop advanced injectable hydrogel for breast cancer therapy

In a multi-institutional research led by researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and Bose Institute Kolkata, an advanced injectable hydrogel has been developed for localised cancer treatment. This innovative hydrogel-based therapy delivers anti-cancer drugs directly to tumor sites, significantly reducing the side effects typically associated with conventional cancer treatments.

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

IIT Guwahati set to celebrate India International Science Festival from Nov 30 to Dec 3

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is set to celebrate India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 from November 30 to December 3 in Guwahati, according to a press release. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 28, 2024

Technical knowledge can help students excel in food processing sector, says IIT-Kharagpur director

India is emerging as a key global player in the food industry and students will benefit by utilising technologies such as robotics, digital food management, and Industry 4.0 to stay abreast of latest trends in the sector, says Virendra Kumar Tewari, director, Indian Institute of Technology – Kharagpur.

The Hindu · May 4, 2024

IIT Guwahati completes technology transfer to roll out the first recombinant vaccine for Swine Fever Virus

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is all set to roll out the first recombinant vaccine for Swine Fever virus, an official statement from the institute has confirmed. A recombinant vaccine is a type of vaccine produced by inserting genetic material from a pathogen into a harmless host organism,…

The Times of India · Mar 26, 2024

KSCSTE tech fest showcases innovation and creativity at IIT Palakkad

A technological festival (Tech Fest 2024) organised by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) began at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad on Saturday.

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024

Special Report: On the road after COVID

The pandemic changed many aspects of road use but as lockdowns ease and traffic builds, familiar challenges to keeping people safe remain.

360info · Dec 5, 2022

IIT-Madras to offer online courses in banking, finance

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The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022