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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-K improves in QS World Univ rankings
Kanpur: IIT Kanpur achieved the highest-ever position at 222 in QS World University ranking, advancing 41 places from its previous rank of 263. This unprecedented achievement delighted IIT-K director Prof. Manindra Agrawal attributed this unprecedented achievement to the institute's dedication towards academic excellence, research, and global innovation. IIT Delhi emerged as the country's leading institution at rank 123, while IIT Bombay secured the second position at 129. IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur followed at ranks 180 and 215, respectively. The rankings, announced on Thursday in London, showed IIT Kanpur's remarkable improvement with an overall score of 53.7 points, up from 39.3 points last year. The institute's performance metrics revealed scores of 84.1 in citations per faculty, 49.4 in academic reputation, 16.1 in faculty-student ratio, and 82.7 in employer reputation. Additional scores included 47.6 in employment outcomes, 1.4 in international student ratio, 42.1 in research network, 3.1 in faculty ratio, and 5.8 in student diversity. The sustainability score stood at 74.7, while employer reputation showed significant improvement with 82.7 points, marking a 25.8-point increase from the previous year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The QS World University Rankings, recognised as a leading global higher education assessment, based its 2026 edition on extensive data analysis of over 16 million academic papers, incorporating feedback from more than 151,000 academics and 100,000 employers. The evaluation framework includes various parameters including faculty credentials, research capabilities, institutional partnerships, and student achievements.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
SMSS lab of IIT-K completes 25 years
Kanpur: The Smart Materials, Structures, and Systems (SMSS) Laboratory, department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, completed 25 years on June 8 this year. The lab celebrated its 26th Foundation Day. The laboratory was developed through generous Grant-in-Aid support from the AR&DB, ACECOST project as a Centre of Excellence in Smart Materials, along with support from the Institute and the Ministry of Education (then MHRD, through the MODROB Grant). Subsequently, ISRO, HAL, and GAIL funded the laboratory significantly in various phases of development. "We are delighted to reflect upon the incredible journey of our research group. Since its establishment on 8th June 2000, the SMSS Lab has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research, consistently striving for excellence in the fields of smart sensors, actuators, intelligent system design, and robotics," said IIT Kanpur in a release.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Bored IIT graduate becomes a 'little shameless' on Instagram. He has life-changing experiences and conversations
Who is Harsh Pokharna? Not every founder story needs to be about pitch decks and product pivots. Sometimes, it's just about being human. Harsh Pokharna , CEO of Bengaluru-based fintech startup OkCredit and an IIT Kanpur graduate, recently gave the internet something refreshingly real. During a 1.5-month break at home in Jaipur, Harsh found himself slipping into a familiar lull—parents were thrilled to have him home, but he was, by his own admission, kind of bored. So, he decided to shake things up in the most Gen-Z way possible: by posting an Instagram story inviting people in Jaipur to meet followed was a low-key social experiment that turned into a deeply enriching experience. Harsh found himself going out almost daily—catching up with old friends, connecting with strangers from DMs, and indulging in conversations that ranged from the silly to the soul-stirring. Some chats were about food and therapy, others about breakups, startups, or dating apps. There were no rules, no agendas—just organic human connection in a world that's often too he didn't label the experience beyond 'wholesome,' the message was clear: sometimes all it takes to break out of a rut is a little shamelessness on Instagram and an open mind. His spontaneous 'Bumble for friends' in his hometown reminds us that meaningful interactions don't always come from planned networking or structured meetups—they can happen over coffee with a stranger or a walk with someone you haven't seen in the photos, he can be seen hanging out and relaxing with different people. One image shows him playing badminton, while another captures a moment from his pickleball session. Other pictures feature him enjoying a car ride, dining at a restaurant, and sipping coffee, offering a glimpse into his laid-back, people-filled days in Pokharna completed his in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2014. After graduation, he gained valuable experience working with leading companies such as Intel Corporation, Flipkart, and Reliance Payment Solutions (JioMoney). In 2015, he ventured into entrepreneurship alongside his IIT Kanpur batchmates Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad, co-founding ClanOut—a social discovery platform aimed at helping people connect and explore shared interests. Later, they co-founded the app OkCredit, where Pokharna is the CEO.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Narayana Murthy's BIG revelation! Offered Rs 20000000000 to IIT Kanpur, but failed to donate due to..., IISc was given Rs...
More bad news for Infosys employees as Narayana Murthy's company sacks 370 employees due to... New Delhi: The founder of Infosys, Narayana Murthy, has said that around 20 years ago, he had offered shares worth Rs 8 crore to IIT Kanpur as a donation. However, Murthy was unable to complete the donation since it was not clear whether shares or equity stakes could be donated, as per the government's rules. The Infosys founder disclosed that the value of those bonus shares offered to IIT Kanpur has since surged 256 times. This means the current worth of those shares would be around Rs 2,000 crore. While speaking to Moneycontrol, Murthy stated that if IIT Kanpur had accepted the shares back then, their value today would have exceeded Rs 2,000 crore. Bengaluru institute turns rich The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru was offered shares worth crores by Infosys founder Narayana Murthy. Today, the price of the share has spiked 768 times. Murthy revealed that the equity being offered to IIT Kanpur alone would have generated Rs 500 crore in dividends over just eight years. However, under Indian law, educational institutions cannot be given equity or shares as donations. IIM Ahmedabad Launches Scholarship Program The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has launched a scholarship program for the next 20 years. Under this initiative, MBA toppers will be awarded equity-based fixed income benefits. The scholarship will be merit-based and will cover tuition fees, hostel charges, mess expenses, books, and other related costs. Thousands of crores could have been donated by now Not only IIT Kanpur, Narayan Murthy has also tried to donate to several other educational institutions through equity stakes. Had all of them accepted, the value of those shares today would have reached around Rs 15,000 to Rs 16,000 crore. Just ICAC alone earns Rs 110 to Rs 120 crore in annual dividends from its shareholding.
India.com
2 days ago
- Science
- India.com
Meet Indian Genius Who Was Awarded Godel Award For His Brilliant Maths Skill, Is Alumnus Of....Currently Works As...
photoDetails english 2918237 Updated:Jun 19, 2025, 10:36 AM IST Eshan Chattopadhyay, an Indian-origin computer scientist 1 / 7 Eshan Chattopadhyay, an Indian-origin computer scientist and associate professor at Cornell University, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Gödel Prize—one of the top honors in theoretical computer science. He shares the prize with David Zuckerman from the University of Texas at Austin for their groundbreaking work on randomness extraction, which plays a key role in encryption, cybersecurity, and algorithm development. IIT Kanpur 2 / 7 Eshan Chattopadhyay was raised in India and completed his undergraduate studies at IIT Kanpur, one of the country's premier engineering institutes. He pursued his PhD at the University of Texas at Austin, where David Zuckerman mentored him. After that, he held research positions at institutions such as UC Berkeley, Microsoft Research, and the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Explicit Two-Source Extractors and Resilient Functions. 3 / 7 He received the award for his groundbreaking research paper titled 'Explicit Two-Source Extractors and Resilient Functions.' The paper tackles a major challenge in computer science—creating high-quality randomness from unreliable sources—which is essential for secure computing and cryptographic systems. Sloan Research Fellowship 4 / 7 In addition to the Gödel Prize, Eshan Chattopadhyay has been honored with the Sloan Research Fellowship and the NSF CAREER Award. He is also an active contributor to leading computer science conferences such as FOCS, STOC, and SODA. His work consistently advances the frontiers of theoretical computer science. Eshan's accomplishment 5 / 7 At a time when the spotlight is on Artificial Intelligence, Eshan's accomplishment serves as a reminder that core scientific principles continue to drive the technology we depend on daily. His success is a moment of pride for the entire nation. Research paper 6 / 7 The Gödel Prize, named in honor of renowned logician Kurt Gödel, is jointly presented by ACM SIGACT and the European Association for Theoretical Computer Science. It recognizes research papers that have made significant and lasting contributions to the field of theoretical computer science. Core concept in computer science 7 / 7 The research focuses on randomness extraction—a core concept in computer science and cryptography. It aims to generate dependable randomness using two weak or imperfect random sources, addressing a long-standing challenge with wide-reaching impact on encryption, cybersecurity, and algorithm development.
