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IIT Kanpur Celebrates Five Years of Gaatha

July 22, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), under the joint aegis of Rajbhasha Prakoshtha (Hindi Cell), Shivani Centre for the Nurture and Re-Integration of Hindi and Other Indian Languages, and Hindi Sahitya Sabha, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the renowned audio platform Gaatha, organized the literature festival ‘Gaatha Mahotsav 2024’ at IIT Kanpur’s Outreach Auditorium to mark the successful completion of five years of Gaatha and to celebrate literature in its various forms. The event was inaugurated by lighting the…

IIT Kanpur to Host ‘Gaatha Mahotsav 2024’ Literature Festival

July 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), under the joint aegis of Rajbhasha Prakoshtha (Hindi Cell), Shivani Centre for the Nurture and Re-Integration of Hindi and Other Indian Languages, and Hindi Sahitya Sabha, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the renowned audio platform Gaatha, will organize the literature festival ‘Gaatha Mahotsav 2024’ at IIT Kanpur’s Outreach Auditorium on July 21, 2024. This festival marks the successful completion of five years of Gaatha and aims to celebrate literature in its various forms.…

IIT Kanpur Launches “SATHEE SSC”

July 17, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur – The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) proudly announces the launch of “SATHEE SSC”, an initiative dedicated to providing comprehensive coaching for the aspirants/students preparing for various examinations conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) . This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Education, reflects a strong commitment of the Government of India to provide affordable and quality training to aspirants/students, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds, ensuring they have access to the same level of preparation as their peers. The platform offers an extensive range of study materials,…

IIT Kanpur transfers technology for ‘Detection of Mastitis in Bovines’

June 27, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has launched a breakthrough technology in animal health, titled ‘ Lateral Flow Immunoassay Strip and Method for Detection of Mastitis in Bovines’, developed by Prof. Siddhartha Panda from the Department of Chemical Engineering and National Centre for Flexible Electronics (NCFlexE), IIT Kanpur; and Dr. Satyendra Kumar, Senior Project Scientist, SCDT at NCFlexE, IITK. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize mastitis detection in dairy cattle. To facilitate its widespread adoption, IIT Kanpur has signed a technology transfer MoU with Prompt Equipments Pvt. Ltd.,…

IIT Kanpur hosts Awareness Drive on three New Criminal Codes

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The IIT Kanpur hosted an awareness campaign about India’s three new criminal codes. This campaign was organized by the Institute’s Legal Cell under the direction of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The campaign aimed to inform the campus community about the new criminal laws. It was led by Shri Prakalpa Sharma, Deputy Registrar (Legal), IITK and inaugurated by Prof. Braj Bhushan, Deputy Director IIT Kanpur, along with Shri Vishwa Ranjan, Registrar of IITK. The new laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, will replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860,…

IIT Kanpur, DRDO inaugurates DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence

May 28, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has established a DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA CoE) on its campus for interdisciplinary research in next-generation defense technologies. This is in line with the DIA CoEs set up by DRDO in key academic institutions in the country through which it is building an ecosystem to facilitate technology development in the academic environment through experienced faculty and bright scholars, in conjunction with the efforts of the different scientists from DRDO laboratories. The…

IIT Kanpur Empowers Campus Community

May 14, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Health Centre at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the NGO Pranodaya, has been actively conducting a certified CPR Workshop cum Demonstration Course for the campus community. These workshops, aimed at equipping individuals with life-saving skills, have already trained over 400 participants, including students, faculty, security personnel, and employees. The comprehensive program covers essential topics such as Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Primary Trauma Care. Participants receive hands-on training and a certificate upon completion. The workshops are led by a team of experienced medical professionals such…

Material Advantage @ IIT Kanpur Organizes 4-day Materials Camp

May 10, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: Material Advantage @ Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), a student technical chapter in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at IIT Kanpur, and Advanced Centre for Materials Science (ACMS), IIT Kanpur, collaborated with various prestigious organizations to host a four-day “Materials Camp” from May 03 to 06, 2024. The collaborating entities included the Materials Society, Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) Kanpur Chapter, Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) Kanpur Chapter, BIS Student Chapter, SERB, and ASM International Kanpur Chapter. Prof. Kantesh Balani, the founding organizer and…

IIT Kanpur offers a comprehensive curriculum on data science

April 27, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: In response to the growing demand for skilled professionals in this evolving business landscape, IIT Kanpur is inviting applications for its 4th batch of an innovative eMasters degree program in Data Science and Business Analytics. Designed to equip professionals with the tools needed to thrive in changing times, this degree program offers a comprehensive curriculum on data science and analytics applications in business, empowering candidates to harness the power of data for strategic decision-making. The integration of business analytics has spurred rapid growth in data science. The realization of…

IIT Kanpur, a frontrunner in HPC, organizes HPC Symposium 2024

April 21, 2024 Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) successfully hosted its HPC Symposium 2024, bringing together leading researchers and students to explore the transformative power of High Performance Computing (HPC). This annual event serves as a crucial platform for facilitating collaboration and innovation in this rapidly evolving field. IIT Kanpur boasts a rich history in HPC, having established the first academic institution-based HPC system in India with the IBM 1620. This commitment continued with the institute’s role in the National Supercomputing Mission, leading to the acquisition of a 1.6 petaflops…