2026

IIT Kanpur’s Hostel Sleep Study

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IIT Kanpur’s research links hostel conditions to student sleep quality, sparking debate: Does it tackle India’s real challenges amid AI shifts, energy crises, and campus suicides?

IIT Kanpur Cracks Meteorite Mystery

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IIT Kanpur study on 2.5B-year-old Dhala crater shows meteorite shockwaves shatter atomic “compasses,” demagnetizing rocks—even on Earth and Mars.

IIM Jammu’s 9th Annual Convocation 2026

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IIM Jammu’s 9th Annual Convocation on April 2 features ICICI CEO Sandeep Bakhshi as chief guest; 520 students graduate amid new AI dual-degree launch.

IIM Mumbai IIT Bombay Partner To Launch UG Programme In Digital Science And Business Management

IIM Mumbai and IIT Bombay Launch India’s First Digital Science UG Program

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IIM Mumbai partners IIT Bombay to offer 70-seat UG program in Digital Science & Business Management via JEE Main, at ₹6-7L/year.

AI system NERFIFY could read a scientific research paper and turn it into working code in minutes

IIT Alum’s NERFIFY Turns Research Papers into Code in Minutes

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Seemandhar Jain’s NERFIFY automates NeRF code from papers, slashing weeks of work to minutes—accepted at CVPR 2026, hailed by Google and media.

Lab0 founder Lakshya Gupta publicly calls out Rocketlane CEO for excluding his YC-backed startup from Propel event over competition.

IIT Bombay Alum’s Startup Barred from $400M Rival’s Conference Sparks Debate

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Lab0 founder Lakshya Gupta publicly calls out Rocketlane CEO for excluding his YC-backed startup from Propel event over competition.

Inauguration of IIIT Bangalore as Lead Knowledge Institution under the NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission

IIIT-Bangalore Inaugurated as NITI Aayog Lead Knowledge Institution

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IIIT-Bangalore joins NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission as Lead Knowledge Institution, driving AI-data science for state governance.

Conference opens with a vision for Viksit Bharat The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur (IIM Kashipur) successfully concluded the Second International Conference on Sustainability Management Strategies for India’s Future (SMSIF 2026), held from 9 to 11 April 2026. Over three intellectually rich days, the institute emerged as a vibrant confluence of ideas, drawing together academia, industry, and policymakers to collectively reimagine India’s sustainable future. The conference began with a welcome address by Prof. Somnath Chakrabarti, who reflected on India’s rapid economic growth while underscoring the need for development that is inclusive, responsible, and environmentally conscious, in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He highlighted the importance of collaborative platforms like SMSIF in fostering innovation, dialogue, and resilience for a sustainable India. Director outlines centrality of sustainability Delivering the conference address, Prof. Neeraj Dwivedi, Director of IIM Kashipur, articulated a comprehensive understanding of sustainability that integrates economic resilience, social equity, and ethical governance. He emphasised that sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern but central to leadership, strategy, and institutional development across sectors. Prof. Dwivedi noted that businesses, universities, and governments must embed sustainability principles into decision‑making, curriculum design, and policy formulation, making it a core rather than an add‑on. Keynote on governance and Indian knowledge systems The conference highlights were presented by Prof. Alka Arya, who explained the concept of sustainable development and traced its historical and global evolution. She connected these ideas to sustainable management practices and aligned them with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. She also outlined key thematic tracks of the conference and highlighted green initiatives implemented on the IIM Kashipur campus, encouraging continued collaboration to translate ideas into tangible action. On the first day, Prof. Rama Mohana R. Turaga of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad delivered a keynote on governance for environmental sustainability, underscoring that sustainability has become integral to business strategy and academic curricula. He commended IIM Kashipur for organising a timely and impactful platform that brings diverse stakeholders into a shared mission. Adding a rich intellectual dimension, Prof. B. Mahadevan of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore highlighted the enduring relevance of Indian Knowledge Systems, drawing insights from classical texts like the Arthashastra and from ancient Indian architecture. He illustrated how traditional wisdom continues to inspire contemporary public policy and sustainable management practices. The first day also featured several extended‑abstract presentations across multiple thematic tracks. Sustainability in research, practice, and industry On the second day, Prof. Haritha Saranga of IIM Bangalore emphasised the growing importance of sustainability in both research and practice, particularly in the Indian context. She highlighted the need for advances in renewable energy transitions, sustainable agriculture, and coordinated policy frameworks to address emerging environmental and developmental challenges. Bringing an industry perspective, Mr. Subramanian Chidambaran, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Cummins India, stressed the critical balance between economic growth, consumption, and efficiency. He argued that energy efficiency and responsible consumption must be central to sustainable growth strategies, with companies taking clear, measurable actions rather than treating sustainability as a branding exercise. Scholarly engagement and knowledge exchange The third day of SMSIF 2026 featured multiple research‑paper sessions across diverse themes, giving scholars and researchers an opportunity to present their work and engage in rigorous, peer‑driven academic discussions. The conference covered topics such as circular economy, sustainable supply chains, climate‑resilient infrastructure, green finance, and policy innovation, creating a robust body of knowledge around sustainability‑linked management strategies. Throughout its three‑day span, SMSIF 2026 served as a platform for knowledge creation and exchange, reinforcing the need to integrate sustainability into management education, corporate strategies, and public‑policy frameworks. The event highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration among academia, industry, and government, underscoring that the journey toward a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable India is a shared and collective responsibility.

IIM Kashipur Concludes SMSIF 2026 with Call for Sustainable Growth

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IIM Kashipur’s SMSIF 2026 unites 300+ experts for three days of sustainability research, policy dialogue, and Viksit Bharat strategies.

IIT Roorkee Pushing for all season tourism in Uttarakhand

IIT Roorkee supports Uttarakhand’s Tourism Boom

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Uttarakhand advances all-season tourism via infrastructure, rural empowerment, IIT innovations, and local talents like Priyanka Khantwal breaking into South cinema.