Delhi's Chiraag Kapil named Promising Young Entrepreneur

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 18:04

A 22-year-old IIT Delhi student has been named as the most Promising Young Entrepreneur at a business competition here.

Indian-origin man's assets to be freezed in fraud scheme in US

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 14:50

A US court has asked federal regulators to freeze the assets of an Indian-origin IIT and Harvard alumnus who has been charged with a fraud scheme in which the investment professional allegedly obtained about USD 65 million in ill-gotten gains.

Ratan Tata proposed for IIT-B Board's chairman

Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015, 22:42

Noted industrialist Ratan Tata figures among a list of three names proposed by IIT Bombay as the next chairman of its Board of Governors.

ONGC signs pact with IITs to develop indigenous technology

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 19:08

India's largest oil producer ONGC has signed an agreement with seven IITs for developing indigenous technologies to enhance exploration and production of hydrocarbons and alternate energy sources.

OLA Cabs, Flipkart major recruiters in IIT-M placement

Last Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014, 23:45

Setting a new trend, startup companies offering competitive salaries took part in good numbers in this year's annual placement season at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, a senior official said on Friday.

IIT-Indore student offered Rs 1.7 cr salary package by Google

Last Updated: Monday, December 15, 2014, 17:13

A 21-year-old B Tech student of IIT Indore has bagged a job with Google at an annual salary package of Rs 1.7 crore, one of the highest packages offered by the US-based internet giant during campus placements at the premier institutes.

Hefty paychecks: Facebook offers Rs 1.55 cr package to IIT grads

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 11:28

The placement season at India's premium institute-- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) kick-started on Monday.

IIT-JEE should be made more inclusive: Anand Kumar

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:43

IIT-JEE should be made more inclusive by providing opportunities to talented students from underprivileged families residing in rural areas, Super 30 founder and mathematician Anand Kumar said here.

CNR Rao urges scientists to focus more on water, energy and environment

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 22:36

Eminent Indian scientist CNR Rao on Wednesday urged scientists to focus more on the burning problems like water, energy and environment.

IIT-Bombay student found dead in Vizag hotel

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 00:38

A 26-year-old student of IIT Bombay was found dead in his hotel room here under mysterious circumstances on Sunday, police said.

ISRO yet to pick up rover built by IIT-K

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 22:22

ISRO had given a project to IIT Kanpur to develop a rover to be launched with Chandrayaan-II, which the university`s scientists completed in 2010, but the space agency was yet to pick it up and make part payment to the institute, according to its professor.

Fest- the talent test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 11:13

College fests are a good playground to test your skills. Gauri Rane and Patricia Mascarenhas discuss the qualities students pick up at these fun events.