63rd convocation of IIT Madras awards 511 PhD degrees IIT Madras conferred 3,518 degrees to 3,106 students at its 63rd convocation ceremony, with four students receiving prestigious awards for academic excellence and overall achievement. Degrees awarded include undergraduate, graduate, joint and double degree programmes, as well as 511 doctoral degrees.The convocation also recognized students who…
As artificial intelligence reshapes jobs in 2020, here are 5 skills hiring managers may value more. (representative picture) As artificial intelligence and automation continue to reshape the workplace, industry experts and recruiting professionals say the way companies evaluate candidates is also changing. Beyond academic performance and qualifications, employers are increasingly focusing on how effectively candidates…
Meet Dr. E Thirumalai Raja, a guest lecturer with multiple degrees who drives a taxi after classes Every year, thousands of students are taught that education is the key to a better future. A degree, they were told, would open doors. Hard work will pay off in the end.For Dr. E. Thirumalai Raja, the journey…
IIT Guwahati confer degrees to 2,265 students at 28th convocation ceremony, highlighting research milestones New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) conferred degrees to 2,265 students at its 28th convocation ceremony held on July 12, 2026. The graduating batch includes undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and research program students from multiple disciplines.Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO…
As artificial intelligence makes information instantly available, doubts are growing about the relevance of elite degrees. Anahad co-founder Shikhar Agrawal reflects on his journey from IIT Bombay to launching a startup, explaining why the institution’s true value comes from its people, not just its academics or brand. Indian Institute of Technology is more than just…
Representational AI Photos For 75 Indian students, their dream of studying in Europe is about to become a reality. The European Union has selected them for the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJMD) scholarship for the 2026-28 cycle, allowing them to pursue postgraduate studies at universities across Europe.Selected students will study in 15 European…
With the National Medical Council phasing out PG diploma courses across the country, India’s postgraduate medical education system is set to undergo a major transformation. Medical colleges will be allowed to convert diploma seats into MD/MS seats, while fresh admissions to diploma courses will end after 2026-27, paving the way for a more unified framework…