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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Kgp, JU better global ranks, CU sees slight dip
Kolkata: IIT-Kharagpur, Jadavpur University and Calcutta University are the only three institutes from Bengal that have made it to QS World Ranking 2026. While IIT-Kharagpur and JU improved their rank, CU's position saw a dip. The list this year features 54 institutes from the country. The QS World University Rankings, published annually by the London-based global higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds, assess universities based on performance indicators, like academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research impact, international student diversity, graduate employability. IIT-Kharagpur has climbed seven spots from 222nd rank last year to 215th. It also ranked 4th among the IITs. The new IIT Kharagpur director, Suman Chakraborty, said, "We have performed better than last year but our rank can improve if we can create a positive impression on the outer world as perception plays an important role." The outgoing acting director, Amit Patra, said, "Our performance in citations per faculty, international research network and sustainability, helped us better our position. " At 676, JU's rank improved significantly from last year's position between 721 and 730. "As a state-run institute, we have constraints, including funds crunch. Still, JU has been performing well. The credit goes to our teachers', researchers' and students' dedication. Improvement in areas, like faculty-student ratio, international student diversity and international student ratio, could have advanced our rank, but they do not depend entirely on the university," said an official. CU's rank dropped to a place between 771 and 780 from last year's 751 to 760. CU acting VC Santa Datta said, "The rank has slightly dipped but it's a proud moment that we are still among institutes on the world ranking list. With limited resources, my aim is to develop the university holistically, focusing on research and international network."
Time of India
12-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Govt nod awaited to hold 1st Happiness Survey in MP
Bhopal: After being on hold for eight years, the happiness department sought the nod of the state govt to carry out the happiness survey. Eight years ago, in May 2017, the govt decided to measure the well-being of the people in the state by conducting a happiness survey. It was to be conducted by the happiness department, the first such department in the country. The govt signed an MoU with IIT-Kharagpur for the development of a happiness index to measure the well-being of people. The questionnaire for the survey was ready, but it was deferred for different reasons, including assembly and general elections. The happiness department said it is ready, and once the nod of the govt comes, the process to carry out the survey would be conducted. Over 80 experts from different parts of the globe brainstormed in Bhopal, but the survey could not take off. Officials of the happiness department informed that they can conduct the survey in two months' time after getting the go-ahead from the govt. A short training would be held for surveyors, and they would be sent to the district to carry out the survey. Officials said, as per the initial plan, 10,000 people would be surveyed in all districts of MP. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The questionnaire for the survey was finalised. In every district, around 200 people were to be surveyed, officials added. The govt and experts of IIT-Kharagpur had shortlisted 30 questions, which would be asked to people during the happiness survey. People of MP had to rate their happiness on different parameters that include education, their social and economic conditions, and experience in govt offices and schemes on a scale of 1 to 10. The online data collected was to be shared with IIT-Kharagpur, and based on it, the happiness of the people of MP was to be rated. The exercise remains on hold for years now. MP hit national headlines in July 2016 when it became the first state to set up a happiness department. The happiness survey to measure people's happiness was planned in 2017, but the survey remains on hold. It was also not that the happiness department has been ignored by the new BJP govt. On August 23 last year, chief minister Mohan Yadav reviewed the happiness department. CM Yadav proposed that every district should have a dedicated centre or building for ideological and creative activities, with the involvement of related departments. He stated that the lives of citizens should be both materially prosperous and joyful, noting that a peaceful individual contributes to the development of a happy and prosperous society. Officials said CM Mohan Yadav has also given instructions for the training of thousands of govt employees to be part of Ujjain Simhastha 2028 management. The happiness department officials said training of employees as part of Ujjain Simhastha was to teach them how to be helpful and kind during long hours of stressful duty during Simhastha. Bhopal: After being on hold for eight years, the happiness department sought the nod of the state govt to carry out the happiness survey. Eight years ago, in May 2017, the govt decided to measure the well-being of the people in the state by conducting a happiness survey. It was to be conducted by the happiness department, the first such department in the country. The govt signed an MoU with IIT-Kharagpur for the development of a happiness index to measure the well-being of people. The questionnaire for the survey was ready, but it was deferred for different reasons, including assembly and general elections. The happiness department said it is ready, and once the nod of the govt comes, the process to carry out the survey would be conducted. Over 80 experts from different parts of the globe brainstormed in Bhopal, but the survey could not take off. Officials of the happiness department informed that they can conduct the survey in two months' time after getting the go-ahead from the govt. A short training would be held for surveyors, and they would be sent to the district to carry out the survey. Officials said, as per the initial plan, 10,000 people would be surveyed in all districts of MP. The questionnaire for the survey was finalised. In every district, around 200 people were to be surveyed, officials added. The govt and experts of IIT-Kharagpur had shortlisted 30 questions, which would be asked to people during the happiness survey. People of MP had to rate their happiness on different parameters that include education, their social and economic conditions, and experience in govt offices and schemes on a scale of 1 to 10. The online data collected was to be shared with IIT-Kharagpur, and based on it, the happiness of the people of MP was to be rated. The exercise remains on hold for years now. MP hit national headlines in July 2016 when it became the first state to set up a happiness department. The happiness survey to measure people's happiness was planned in 2017, but the survey remains on hold. It was also not that the happiness department has been ignored by the new BJP govt. On August 23 last year, chief minister Mohan Yadav reviewed the happiness department. CM Yadav proposed that every district should have a dedicated centre or building for ideological and creative activities, with the involvement of related departments. He stated that the lives of citizens should be both materially prosperous and joyful, noting that a peaceful individual contributes to the development of a happy and prosperous society. Officials said CM Mohan Yadav has also given instructions for the training of thousands of govt employees to be part of Ujjain Simhastha 2028 management. The happiness department officials said training of employees as part of Ujjain Simhastha was to teach them how to be helpful and kind during long hours of stressful duty during Simhastha. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
IIT-Kharagpur team wins national ideathon under ‘save water' category
Kharagpur: Out of 21 innovative solutions chosen from 1,384 entries received from across India, a sustainable waste management solution proposed by a IIT-Kharagpur team has bagged the first prize at a national ideathon, 'Ideas4LiFE', under the 'save water' category. The IIT-Kharagpur team proposed the concept of reducing water footprint using moisture from raw sewage during treatment of waste and converting the same into bio-carbon materials used for various purposes. The bio-carbon materials are used for energy storage, environmental remediation and industrial processes. 'Ideas4LiFE' is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) in collaboration with UNICEF YuWaah, launched under the framework of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The team comprises Rajarshi Bhar, Joydeepa Taran, and Anil. The teammates were guided by Civil Engineering Department professor Brajesh Kumar Dubey. The idea has been titled as "Reducing Water Footprint Using Raw Sewage during Hydrothermal Carbonization." The project proposes an innovative solution to use raw municipal sewage as a moisture source during the production of lignocellulosic hydrochar, effectively reducing the dependence on freshwater. This approach not only advances water conservation efforts but also integrates waste management with renewable energy production, making it a scalable and sustainable intervention, the team claimed. The 'Ideas4LiFE' platform was launched on July 29, 2024, at IIT competition followed a rigorous three-phase selection process, including evaluation by experts from the Department of Higher Education and a national jury.
India Today
26-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
DRDO chief Dr Samir Kamat's tenure extended again by 1 year
The tenure of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman, Dr Samir V Kamat, has been extended by another year, a government order said on Monday. Dr Kamat's tenure has been extended till May 31, is the second extension for Dr Kamat after he earlier got a one-year extension as the chief of the indigenous defence manufacturer till May 31, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday approved the extension in service of Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) for a further period of one year from June 1, 2025 till May 31, 2026, or until further orders or whichever is earlier, the order said. He was first appointed to the highest post in the DRDO in August 2022 and was slated to retire on May 31, incumbent DRDO chief is seen as a reformer in his organisation and would be in charge of carrying out the reforms planned by the government to make the organisation more result-oriented and focusing on core science and technology Kamat completed his (Hons) in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT-Kharagpur in 1985 and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, USA in 1988 and joined DRDO in Kamat is credited with providing leadership and direction to several critical material programmes in the DRDO, such as the development of high-strength steels for naval ship hulls, development of high temperature titanium alloys and nickel-based, superalloy-based components for aero engines, development of tungsten heavy alloys for kinetic energy penetrators, development of fused silica radomes for missile seekers, development of armour solutions for personnel as well as combat vehicles and stealth materials for airborne and naval have found use in various systems being developed by DRDO addition, Dr Samir V Kamat has spearheaded the development of naval systems such as advanced light-weight torpedo, anti-torpedo decoy systems, autonomous underwater vehicles, advanced hull-mounted and towed array sonars for ships and fuel cells based air-independent propulsion systems for Kamat is a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and the Institution of Engineers India (IEI).He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from IIT-Kharagpur, Metallurgist of the Year Award from the Ministry of Steel and Scientist of the Year Award from Samir V Kamat has published more than 180 papers in international peer-reviewed Watch
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Former ISRO chairman to be chief guest at IIT-Kharagpur convocation
Kolkata: Former ISRO chief will be the chief guest at the IIT-Kharagpur convocation, scheduled to be held on July 15. Under his leadership, India became the first country to reach Mars its maiden attempt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The name of the chief guest was confirmed by IIT-Kharagpur acting director, Amit Patra. "We have decided to conduct the convocation in July to help students attend the programme. Besides, several other people would also be able to join the programme around this time. Previously, this used to be the usual time for hosting the . The date got shifted during the pandemic," Patra added. "At the senate meeting in Dec last year, the members agreed to hold the event in July as the new graduates would not have joined their jobs by this time of the year. So, they can easily attend the ceremony. Many students find it difficult to attend the convocation in Dec as it is difficult to seek leave from work." TOI on May 4 reported that IIT-Kharagpur decided to shift its convocation to July on students' requests.
