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Teen Finds Family Away From Home on Path to IIT Guwahati
Community Heroes3h ago

Teen Finds Family Away From Home on Path to IIT Guwahati

When health challenges nearly derailed Shreya Agrawal's engineering dreams in competitive Kota, a friend's mother stepped in to care for three struggling students. Now thriving at IIT Guwahati, the 18-year-old computer science student credits that unexpected kindness with keeping her on track.

Indian Express2 min read
IIT Bombay Scientists Create 5-Minute Soil Tester for Farms
InnovationFeb 27

IIT Bombay Scientists Create 5-Minute Soil Tester for Farms

Farmers across India no longer have to wait weeks for lab results to know what their soil needs. A pocket-sized device invented at IIT Bombay now delivers complete soil health reports in just five minutes, right in the field.

The Better India2 min read
Indian Robot Dog Takes on China in Tech Race
InnovationFeb 22

Indian Robot Dog Takes on China in Tech Race

A Kanpur startup just unveiled a security robot dog that could compete with Chinese tech giants. India's homegrown robotics industry is showing the world what's possible when innovation meets determination.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
IIT Madras Opens AI Hub in Dubai, Boosting India-UAE Ties
InnovationFeb 19

IIT Madras Opens AI Hub in Dubai, Boosting India-UAE Ties

India's premier tech institute just launched its first AI innovation center in Dubai, bringing six promising startups valued at $118 million to fuel cross-border collaboration. This partnership marks a new chapter in making AI solutions that actually solve real-world problems.

Google News - Uae Innovation3 min read
IIT Madras Opens AI Innovation Hub in Dubai
InnovationFeb 18

IIT Madras Opens AI Innovation Hub in Dubai

Six promising AI startups are heading to Dubai as part of a new partnership that strengthens technology ties between India and the UAE. Together, they're valued at $118 million and expected to generate $281 million in revenue over five years.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read
Bihar AI Push Creates 10,000 Tech Jobs at IIT Patna
InnovationFeb 17

Bihar AI Push Creates 10,000 Tech Jobs at IIT Patna

Bihar just signed $56 million in deals to build an AI research park and train 50,000 youth in tech skills. The investment promises to transform the state into an emerging technology hub.

Indian Express2 min read
IIT Kharagpur Partners with Russian University
InnovationFeb 17

IIT Kharagpur Partners with Russian University

One of India's top engineering institutes just opened doors for students to study cutting-edge tech with Russian experts. The partnership spans everything from artificial intelligence to sustainable energy solutions.

Indian Express2 min read
IIT Student From Small Town Finds Home in Tech and Poetry
VideosFeb 15

IIT Student From Small Town Finds Home in Tech and Poetry

Mohit from Narnaul, Haryana, cracked one of India's toughest exams and discovered that IIT Mandi offered more than just engineering excellence. Three years later, the once-reserved small-town student leads the campus Writing Club and has learned the power of teamwork.

Indian Express2 min read
IIT Madras Launches $71M Fund for Deep Tech Startups
InnovationFeb 7

IIT Madras Launches $71M Fund for Deep Tech Startups

India's top engineering school just launched a $71 million fund to help robotics, space, and defense startups survive their toughest early years. The fund aims to turn the dreaded "valley of death" into a "valley of hope" for innovators across the country.

The Hindu2 min read
IIT Madras Launches $66M Fund for Deep Tech Startups
InnovationFeb 6

IIT Madras Launches $66M Fund for Deep Tech Startups

India's premier engineering institute just launched a $66 million fund to back homegrown startups building cutting-edge technology in robotics, space, defense, and semiconductors. The move signals India's push to become a global deep tech powerhouse without relying on foreign imports.

YourStory India2 min read
India Conference Unites 90 Climate Leaders for City Solutions
Planet WinsFeb 1

India Conference Unites 90 Climate Leaders for City Solutions

IIT Madras brought together global researchers and policymakers to tackle urban climate challenges with a groundbreaking report showing how Indian cities can thrive. With India's urban population set to nearly double by 2050, the conference mapped real solutions for sustainable growth.

YourStory India2 min read
Kerala Launches Accessibility-First Tourism Initiative
Planet WinsJan 31

Kerala Launches Accessibility-First Tourism Initiative

An IIT professor unveiled a groundbreaking framework to make Kerala's tourism truly accessible to everyone, placing environmental care at the heart of travel planning. The approach could transform how India thinks about inclusive tourism.

The Hindu2 min read
IIT Ropar Partners with Indian Army for Defense MTech
InnovationJan 31

IIT Ropar Partners with Indian Army for Defense MTech

Indian military officers will now earn advanced engineering degrees while serving their country. IIT Ropar and the Indian Army just launched a groundbreaking program merging academic excellence with frontline defense needs.

Indian Express2 min read
Bihar Dad Funds PhD Over Dowry, Daughter Reaches IIT
VideosJan 29

Bihar Dad Funds PhD Over Dowry, Daughter Reaches IIT

In a small Bihar town where girls married at 15, one father repaired gas stoves to fund his daughter's education instead of saving for dowry. Today, Prachi Thakur is a PhD graduate from IIT Roorkee, TEDx speaker, and diversity strategist. #

The Better India2 min read
Farmer's Daughter Ranks 6th in India's Toughest Exam
Community HeroesJan 28

Farmer's Daughter Ranks 6th in India's Toughest Exam

Komal Punia went from rural India to IIT Roorkee to ranking 6th nationwide on the UPSC civil service exam, one of the world's most competitive tests. She did it all through self-study, no coaching required.

Google: education success story2 min read
IIT Delhi Alumni Build $41M Fund for Future Innovators
SolutionsJan 27

IIT Delhi Alumni Build $41M Fund for Future Innovators

Over 65,000 IIT Delhi graduates are leading Fortune 500 companies, founding startups, and giving back through a massive endowment fund. Their collective success story shows how one university's impact ripples across the globe.

The Hindu2 min read
IIT Madras Offers Free AI Training to 500 Rural Teachers
InnovationJan 27

IIT Madras Offers Free AI Training to 500 Rural Teachers

Rural teachers across India can now learn AI tools for their classrooms through a free 40-hour course from IIT Madras, with certification costs waived for the first 500 participants. Registration closes January 31 for the program starting February 5.

Indian Express2 min read
Entrepreneur Funds 8 IIT Schools, Says Time Beats Money
Community HeroesJan 26

Entrepreneur Funds 8 IIT Schools, Says Time Beats Money

Rahul Mehta sold four bootstrapped companies and reached his "enough number" by 2006. Now he's teaching others that time and talent matter more than treasure when it comes to giving back.

YourStory India3 min read
IIT Grad's ₹11 Daily Yoga Habit Reaches 12M People
VideosJan 26

IIT Grad's ₹11 Daily Yoga Habit Reaches 12M People

A former IIT student turned a three-person Zoom yoga session into a daily ritual that now connects 600,000 people across 169 countries. What started as a simple idea now helps 12 million people build healthier lives for less than the cost of a cup of tea.

The Better India2 min read
Tamil Nadu Teams with IIT-M to Study Microplastics in Food
SolutionsJan 24

Tamil Nadu Teams with IIT-M to Study Microplastics in Food

India's Tamil Nadu government is partnering with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Madras to understand how microplastics in everyday food packaging affect human health. The groundbreaking study follows alarming research showing plastic compounds were found in the blood of newborn babies.

The Hindu2 min read

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