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Nov 07, 2024

IIT Delhi Becomes India's Top Institute, Overtakes IIT Bombay: QS Asia University Rankings

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) earned the top spot in India in the 'QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025', thanks to improvements in eight indicators, most prominently, staff with PhD, in which it climbed by 58 places.
Meanwhile, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) got the second spot.
Regionally, IIT Delhi climbed to 44th rank from 46th rank, taking the national top position and overtaking last year's leader, IIT Bombay which slipped from 40th rank to the 48th rank regionally.
It is not just IIT Bombay that saw a decline, some other top varsities such as IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IISc and IIT Kanpur also observed a drop in their rankings. While IIT Bombay fell by eight ranks, IIT Madras saw a drop of three years (from 53 to 56 this year). The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IIT Kanpur saw a decline of four ranks each as IISc fell from 58 to 62 this year and IIT-K fell from 63 to 67 this year. IIT Kharagpur, however, saw a decline of only one rank as it fell from 59 to 60th rank this year.

Nov 06, 2024

IIT Kanpur to Consider Olympiad Scores for Admission to BTech-BS Programmes

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur will admit students to its BTech and BS programmes through Olympiads. This new admission pathway will apply to five departments: Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, and Mathematics and Statistics.
The Olympiad-based admissions initiative is designed to provide opportunities for the brightest minds who have excelled in international competitions.

Celebrate Swami Vivekananda's Legacy at ICSI's Yuvotsav 2025

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) opened registration for Yuvotsav 2025, a vibrant event celebrating Swami Vivekananda's 162nd birth anniversary. Set for January 11-12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, the event will feature a range of competitions under the slogan 'Future meets Present', aiming to engage and inspire the youth.
Yuvotsav 2025 will feature 23 unique competitions, all held in person, to highlight participants' diverse talents.
Some of the events are: Business Idea Pitch: Present your business idea within 2 minutes, Essay Writing Competition, Tongue Twister Challenge ('Zuban Sambhal Kar'), Slogan Writing Competition, Arm Wrestling, Fashion Show - Ethnic Indian
Quiz (Prashnavali), Group Dance ('Payal ki Jhankaar') and Poster Making ('Poster Kala Pradarshan').
Additional activities include storytelling, rapid chess, debate, calligraphy, and more. These competitions offer students an opportunity to showcase creativity, cultural pride, and intellectual prowess.
Interested and eligible ICSI students can register for the event by visiting the official ICSI website.

Nov 05, 2024

ICMR Announces 'First in the World Challenge'

Aimed at encouraging Indian scientists to come up with innovative ideas for finding solutions to difficult health problems, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) announced a new initiative called "First in the World Challenge".
The Council, which is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research and is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world, said that the scheme proposes to foster novel, out of the box, futuristic ideas, new knowledge generation, discovery/development of breakthrough health technologies (vaccines, drugs/ therapeutics, diagnostics, interventions etc.), which has never been thought, tested or tried in the world till date.

Collins Dictionary Names "Brat" 2024 Word of the Year

In a reflection of evolving social attitudes and pop culture influences, Collins Dictionary announced "brat" as its Word of the Year for 2024. The word, redefined by British singer Charli XCX and popularised through her album of the same name, has come to represent a "confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude." Originally used to describe a misbehaving child, "brat" now embodies a culturally resonant spirit of self-expression and rebellion that resonates globally, with notable support from US presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Other contenders for Word of the Year, like "brainrot" (referring to the inability to think clearly), "looksmaxxing" (attempting to enhance physical attractiveness), and "delulu" (slang for delusional), also underscore society's engagement with escapism and self-improvement. The shortlist included words influenced by other pop stars, such as "era," a nod to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Terms like "anti-tourism" and "romantasy" highlighted cultural shifts toward introspection, anti-commercialism, and fantasy as coping mechanisms for an uncertain world. Collins noted that while some of these words are not entirely new, their resurgence reflects contemporary anxieties and values.

Nov 04, 2024

IP University Launches Convenient Digital Library Access via MyLOFT App

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University unveiled a new digital library service, allowing students, researchers, and faculty to access library resources remotely through the MyLOFT platform, which stands for My Library on Finger Tips. This innovative initiative enables users to connect to the University Information Resource Centre (UIRC) from any location, enhancing the accessibility of educational materials.
A training session was conducted to guide faculty and students in using the app, covering account creation, browser extension installation, and navigation of online library resources. University officials highlighted that few institutions in the country currently offer such an app, emphasising its uniqueness.

Nov 02, 2024

IIT Kanpur to Celebrate 65th Foundation Day on November 2

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) commemorated its 65th Foundation Day on November 2, 2024, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressing the esteemed audience and students as the Chief Guest.
Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG) at IIT Kanpur, graced the occasion as the guest of honour, enhancing the importance of this event while sharing his insights with the students.
On the occasion of its 65^th Foundation Day, IIT Kanpur honoured 18 distinguished alumni with prestigious awards. Among the accolades were the Distinguished Alumnus Awards, which recognise alumni for their exceptional contributions in various fields; the Distinguished Services Awards, celebrating individuals who have significantly advanced the institute's mission and growth; and the Young Alumnus Awards, acknowledging remarkable achievements by alumni early in their careers.
Additionally, the institute presented three Institute Fellows Awards to faculty members who have made substantial contributions to the overall development of IIT Kanpur.

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