Dr Krishna Chivukula donates Rs 224 crore to IIT Madras, setting new milestone after Indo-MIM IPO Success is often measured by the companies entrepreneurs create. But for Dr. Krishna Chivukula, an IIT Madras alumnus, success also means giving back to the institution that helped shape his life’s journey. More than 50 years after graduating from…
IIT Madras Artificial Intelligence Workshop trains participants on climate modeling and energy solutions New Delhi: The AI4NetZero team at EnERG Lab, IIT Madras, will organize a three-day practical workshop from August 7 to 9, 2026, titled “Artificial Intelligence in Action: Climate and Energy System Applications”. The project will focus on the application of artificial intelligence…
Veezhinathan Kamakoti, director of IIT Madras, asserted that while AI can assist in drafting questions and translating exam content, it cannot replace human expertise in high-stakes tests like NEET. He stressed the need for subject experts to verify questions and translations in 12 languages to maintain fairness, accuracy and credibility of the exam. (AP Photo/Matthew…
IIT Madras has made major revisions to the GATE 2027 information manual, updated the Biotechnology syllabus and expanded the scope of the two-paper combination for selected engineering streams. The changes are designed to support interdisciplinary learning, but exam patterns, eligibility criteria and timetables remain unchanged. Candidates are encouraged to consult the revised manual before preparation….
Although “Jana Nayagan” continues to do well at the theatres, the film has run into legal trouble. A request for a temporary stay during the review of VijayThe much talked about video came to be heard in front of Madras High Court. Although the petitioner requested to immediately stop the exhibition of the film and…
From IIT Madras to Vikram-1: The young engineer behind mission-critical rocket software is now heading to the Netherlands. (Photo: X-Post) Some students learn programming to build applications. Others dream of working at a tech giant. Spatika Prasad chose a different path – one that took her to the heart of India’s growing private space sector.Long…
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced the GATE 2027 exam schedule and registration is expected to start in mid-August. The upcoming edition includes revised syllabus, new robotics and automation paper, DigiLocker linked registration through facial authentication, and updated examination measures for nearly 10 lakh aspirants. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras officially…
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…
BVS Madhavi combines expertise from MBBS and IIT Madras to build artificial intelligence solutions for cancer research. (Photo: LinkedIn) Most students spend years deciding whether to pursue medicine or engineering. For BVS Madhavi, the answer is surprisingly simple – why choose one over the other when you can study both?While studying MBBS at Andhra Medical…
Jigisha Tailor and her son Aditya Kapadia (Photo credit: Indian Express) Jigisha Tailor with her son at a recent convocation at IIT Madras Aditya Kapadia We walked on stage together to receive our degrees. Jigisha is 45 years old and Aditya is 21 years old. Neither planned to finish at the same time, nor did…
IIT Madras and Ministry of Education conduct national seminar to enhance student well-being in higher education New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) organized a two-day regional workshop on ‘Celebrating Ideas: From Academic Excellence to Sustainable Health’ on July 12-13, 2026, bringing together over 200 faculty and student support professionals from higher…
As participation in online learning continues to grow across the country, IIT Madras honors 1,842 South Indian NPTEL stars New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras honored 1,842 NPTEL stars from South India at a ceremony held at its campus on July 10, 2026. This recognition recognizes learners who have successfully completed and earned…
The Madras High Court refused to give any temporary relief to the filmmaker Sudha Kongarawho wanted to recover what they believed was unpaid money from the makers of ‘Parasakthi’, Dawn Pictures. Hence, the court did not stop the theatrical release of ‘Idhayam Murali’ by Atharvaa. Justice K Kumaresh Babu rejected the plea seeking the destruction…
Music director Ilaiyaraaja has been very active in protecting the ownership of his music, and this has led to many legal disputes over the illegal use of his music. The veteran author never agreed that his music could be used without his permission, regardless of the content of his creation. Music composer, Ilaiyaraaja, who has…
IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur launch India’s first practice-oriented bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Kanpur jointly launch India’s first practice-oriented four-year bachelor’s degree program in cyber security (B.Cyber).) program, which will begin with the school year starting in July 2026. The undergraduate program was launched to meet the growing…
Another major setback has occurred in the legal battle over the alleged leak Thalapathy Vijay‘s ‘Jana Nayagan.’ The case remains one of the biggest criminal inquiries in recent Tamil cinema, as authorities investigate how the film was allegedly leaked online before it was approved by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and before its…
Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) MP on Tuesday proposed madras high court Oppose the alleged use of educational institutions to politically glorify Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The petition challenges the inclusion of students in the birthday celebrations for the chief minister on June 22.Prior to this, a birthday function organized by the Government…
Director Sudha Kongara has sued the makers of his latest movie ‘Parasakthi’ for not paying him full salary as per the contract. The Director presented the case to Madras High Court said that the production company still owes Rs 8.39 crore despite several demands. This has been one of the hottest trends in the Tamil…
JEE fails to lead IIT Madras: V. Kamakoti’s inspirational journey to the top For millions of students across India, a low score in an entrance exam may feel like the end of the road. Every year, when the JEE results are announced, countless aspirants wonder whether a disappointing result will decide their future. But the…
The Corporate Mitra program provides graduates with the opportunity to train for compliance and business support roles New Delhi: The Corporate Mitra scheme introduced in the Union Budget 2026-27 will create a pool of trained and certified professionals to support MSMEs in managing business and regulatory compliance, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has announced. This…
this madras high court A Tamil Nadu government order that allowed converts to Islam from Backward Classes (BCs), Most Backward Classes (MBCs), Scheduled Communities (DNCs) and Scheduled Castes (SCs) to continue receiving reservation benefits under the Backward Classes Muslims (BCM) category was overturned on Friday.A division bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and PB Balaji in…
Meet Uday Kiran Kandagatla, a student of the BS program at IIT Madras who mastered Python, data science and machine learning and landed a high-paying system engineer position at TCS For many students, earning a degree is only part of the journey. The bigger question is whether the classroom prepares them for the workplace. Today,…