IIT Madras Deer Interaction Goes Viral
A student’s gentle deer interaction at IIT Madras captures hearts online, highlighting the institute’s unique wildlife coexistence amid academic rigor.
IIT Madras
1959, Chennai- First residential IIT on 620 acres, German-aided. Tops NIRF rankings, strong in AI, robotics, and ocean engineering. Known for startup incubator and global research ties.
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IIT Madras launches Sant Rajinder Singh Centre for Spirituality, Science, and Society research
IIT Madras has established a pioneering Centre for Advanced Research on Spirituality, Science and Society, funded by Rs. 5 crore contribution from alumnus and spiritual leader Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. The interdisciplinary hub will explore meditation’s scientific impacts, consciousness studies, and societal well-being, integrating science, humanities, medicine, and architecture to advance global research on human health and spiritual experiences.
Delhi government partners with IIT Madras to test “smog‑eating” photocatalytic coatings on roads and city surfaces
The Delhi government has entered a six‑month collaboration with IIT Madras to study whether photocatalytic “smog‑eating” coatings on roads, pavements, and other city infrastructure can meaningfully reduce key air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The project, led by Professor Somnath C Roy of IIT Madras, will begin with lab‑based smog simulations followed by field trials in Delhi, aiming to assess whether such coatings can become a scalable, science‑driven tool in the Capital’s fight against air pollution.
Durham University Forges Strategic Partnership with IIT Madras 🌍
Durham University signs an MoU with IIT Madras to strengthen research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, positioning it as a key UK partner for IITM’s Global Hub and deep‑tech start‑ups.
IIT Madras announces major global expansion with partners in US, UK, UAE
IIT Madras signed multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, skilling and startup ecosystems.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Launches IIT Madras Global Research Foundation
Dr S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, inaugurated the IIT Madras Global Research Foundation today in Chennai, an initiative aimed at enhancing the Institute’s international collaborations across academia, industry, and government.
IIT-BHU Team Triumphs at RISE 2026 Claims Top Honor for Innovation; IIT Mandi secured the second runner-up position.
Around 1,000 participants from IITs and nearby engineering colleges gathered to witness innovations presented by students from 10 IITs, including Hyderabad, Madras, Kanpur, Mandi, Varanasi, Kharagpur, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Jammu and Patna.
IIT Hyderabad hosts first Inter-IIT UG Innovation Meet; students showcase real-world solutions
The inaugural Inter-IIT Undergraduate Innovation Meet, christened RISE 2026 and hosted by IIT Hyderabad as a flagship component of its third Innovation Day, celebrated groundbreaking student-led ingenuity.
Acharya Prashant Addresses IITians
Spiritual guru Acharya Prashant shares wisdom on life’s challenges at IITs, guiding students through self-discovery and emotional well-being.
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