May 2025 – The KGP Chronicle

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IIT Kharagpur and A*STAR Singapore Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Semiconductor Innovation in Asia

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In a landmark move to foster global collaboration in semiconductor research and talent development, IIT Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) under Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The announcement was made during SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, where IIT Kharagpur represented India’s academic and technological prowess in the semiconductor domain. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of India and Singapore to build a resilient, innovative, and skilled semiconductor ecosystem through international collaboration. IIT Kharagpur, India’s premier institution for science and technology, brings decades of expertise in microelectronics, chip design, nano-fabrication,…

IIT Kharagpur Inks MoU with Technische Universitat Darmstadt to Foster Academic & Research Collaboration

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany, to foster collaboration in academic, research and innovation initiatives on 24th May, 2025. This significant step follows the visit of a seven-member delegation from the Technische Universitat Darmstadt to IIT Kharagpur on March 20, 2025. Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director, IIT Kharagpur with Prof. Thomas Walther, Vice-President for Innovation and International Affairs, Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany The IIT Kharagpur delegation, led by Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director, IIT Kharagpur, including Prof. Rabibrata Mukherjee, Dean Research & Development; Prof. Debashish Chakravarty,…

Bridging Faith and Technology: The IIT KGP Alumni Behind a Spiritual Wellness Revolution

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Alumni Story of the Week Redefining the spiritual landscape through AI and deep tech In a world increasingly powered by algorithms and automation, spirituality may seem like the last frontier untouched by technology. Yet, for a visionary alumni of IIT Kharagpur, it is precisely where innovation and tradition converge. Meet Mr. Kallol Konar, M.Tech, Chemical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur and Dr. Nilima Roy Chowdhury, Clinical Research, Cranfield University, the dynamic duo behind Nirvana Nilima Wellness Private Limited—a pioneering force in what we call "Faithtech." Their flagship platform, BlessMe, is setting a new benchmark for spiritual engagement, recently earning the coveted Startup…