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IIT Kanpur Hosts Hindi Typing and Word Processing Training

Arijit Bose
IIT Kanpur

Kanpur: The Rajbhasha Prakostha at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) hosted a five-day training program on Hindi typing and Hindi word processing. This initiative, conducted under the Hindi Teaching Scheme of the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, was guided by Prof. Braj Bhushan, Deputy Director of IIT Kanpur. Nawaz Sharif, Assistant Director of the Hindi Teaching Scheme from Mirpur Cantt, Kanpur, conducted the training. The training saw active participation from 28 officers and employees across various departments of the institute, reflecting a…

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IIT Kanpur inaugurates National Cryo-EM Facility

Arijit Bose
IIT Kanpur

• State-of-the-art facility will empower Indian scientists with cutting-edge technology for drug discovery and disease research Kanpur: In a significant step towards augmenting India’s scientific research capabilities, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) today inaugurated its National Cryogenic-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) facility. The facility, established with support from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), now integrated with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), was inaugurated by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in the presence of Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur; Dr.…

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IIT Kanpur Researchers achieve visualization of key Cell Receptor

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), led by Prof. Arun K. Shukla of the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, has made a significant scientific breakthrough with the first-ever visualization of the complete structure of the Duffy antigen receptor. This receptor protein, found on the surface of red blood cells and other cells in the human body acts as a gateway into the cell, facilitating infections by destructive pathogens like the malaria parasite, Plasmodium vivax and the bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus. The research paper on…

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IIT Kanpur Celebrates Five Years of Gaatha 

Arijit Bose
IIT Kanpur

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…

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IIT Kanpur to Host ‘Gaatha Mahotsav 2024’ Literature Festival

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.…

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IIT Kanpur Launches “SATHEE SSC”

Arijit Bose
IIT Kanpur

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,…

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

Arijit Bose
IIT Kanpur

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.,…

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IIT Kanpur hosts Awareness Drive on three New Criminal Codes

Arijit Bose
IIT Kanpur

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,…

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

Arijit Bose
IIT K

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…

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IIT Kanpur Empowers Campus Community

Arijit Bose
IIT Kanpur

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…

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