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Feb

03

2024

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IIT Kharagpur and Ericsson partner for joint research in AI and Edge Compute

Collaborations, Institute, MoU, Research & Innovation, Study@IITKgp6G research, AI, Artificial Intelligence, communication, Compute, Core Network, Digital India, Ericsson, G S Sanyal School of Telecommunications, IIT Kharagpur, Innovation, MoU, network, Neuromorphic Signal Processing, Prototype Development, resource optimization, technological innovation, Telecommunications Standardization Process

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Ericsson announced a long term co-operation for joint research in the area of AI, Compute and Radio. As part of the occasion two mile-stones agreements were inked between both the organizations which will allow researchers from both organizations to collaborate to develop novel AI and distributed compute technology towards 6G research. Additionally, a symposium on Radio and Network research was organized at G S Sanyal School of Telecommunications (GSSST) where leaders from Ericsson Research and IIT Kharagpur participated to discuss the developments and advancements for the future of networks and communication. Prof. Virendra Kumar…

Feb

03

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

“Guru Dakshina” – the Divine Manifestation of Giving Back to the Alma Mater

Alumni Corner, Engagement, Humans of KGP, Institutealma mater, alumni, Atmanirbhar, Corpus, Entrepreneurs, Fund, Guru, Guru Dakshina, Initiative, maintenece, pledge, redevoplment, Salaried Alumni, Self Reliant, student, Teacher

"Guru Dakshina hoye Guru ka Pratham Samman Bhav Bhakti hoye Guru ka Pratham Upahaar Shri Vasudev Krishna hoye Arjun ke Tattvagyaan Ekalavya hoye Dronacharya ke Aitihasik Guru Samman" Guru Dakshina is the first respect that a student gives to his teacher The emotional devotion of the students is his first present Shri Krishna was the philosophical teacher for Arjun and Ekalavya was Dronacharya's respectful master from history Guru Dakshina is the pure and selfless connection between a teacher and their disciple. By adhering to the qualities and learning of their Guru, the students bring the greatest smile of achievement, love,…

Feb

01

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

Yuva Sangam Phase III – IIT Kharagpur hosts 50 students from Madhya Pradesh

Engagement, Institute, MoE, Social ImpactBakura, Bishnupur, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Gangani canyon, Garhbeta, Hijli Detention Camp, IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Kharagpur, JSW Cement, Khudiram Bose, Madhya Pradesh, Mat Weaving process, Mayapur, Mohobani, Parampara, ParasparSampark, Paryatan, Pragati, Prodyogik, Shaheed Bhavan, Shilai River, Talda Gram Sabang, Terracotta, Yuva Sangam

The Ministry of Education kick-started the 3rd phase of Yuva Sangam starting from 21st to 30th November, 2023 with a delegation of 50 students belonging to diverse parts of Madhya Pradesh travelling to West Bengal for a cultural and education tour. A nation-wide Student Exchange Programme, as we say might say it, Yuva Sangam under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative endeavours to promote experiential learning and introduces the youth of the country to the rich diversity of our country. It also aims to provide an immersive experience into the unique facets of life, developed landmarks, architectural and engineering marvels, industrial…

Nov

17

2023

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By Poulami Mondal

Interweaving Anthropology, Science and Narrative of Climate Crisis

Collaborations, Engagement, InstituteAnthropology, Climate Crises, Cultural Studies, Eco-Criticism, Eco-theology, Environmentalism, HSS, Humamities, Information Science, Linguistics, Literary, Post-anthropocentric Mappings, Regeneration, Science, Social Sciences

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of IIT Kharagpur conducted an international conference on "Interweaving Anthropology, Science, and Narrative: Post-anthropocentric Mappings in the Era of Climate Crises," last week that saw the footfall of many eminent national and international academicians, experts, researchers and scholars. The conference was organised by Dr. Saswat Samay Das & Prof. Bhagirath Behera, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur in association with Prof. Anton Kirchhofer & Dr. Anna Auguscik, University of Oldenburg, Germany and Dr. Ananya Roy Pratihar, Institute of Management and Information Science, Bhubaneswar, India. Dr. Anna Auguscik, Linguistics and Cultural Studies, Institute…

Nov

10

2023

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur ranked 5th in India in QS Asia University Ranking 2024

Engagement, Expert Insight, Institute, Study@IITKgp59th in Asia, 5th in India, Asia University ranking, Atmanirbhar Bharat, first IIT, Largest IIT, QS Asia University Ranking 2024, QS University Ranking, Technology Vision 2047, World University Ranking 2024

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) overall ranked 5th in India and 59th in Asia, according to the latest edition of QS Asia World University Ranking for the year 2024. The largest and first IIT of the country has made its entry in the top 7% in the QS Asia University Rankings with an overall score of 54.5. Speaking on the QS Asia University Rankings 2024, Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur remarked, "IIT Kharagpur has upheld the nation’s resolve to excel the standards of globalization with advance manufacturing systems and transportation, safety engineering and analytics, quality and…

Nov

10

2023

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By Poulami Mondal

“All glories come from the daring to just begin” – SHAURYA ’23 at IIT Kharagpur

Events, Humans of KGP, Institute, Study@IITKgpAsia Cup India Vs Pak Live Stream, Athlethics, Badminton, Basketball, Best Player, Chess, competition, Cricket, Dutch Grand Prix Live Stream, F1 simulations, Football, Hockey, Knuckle Pushups Challenge, lawn tennis, National Sports Quiz, Player of the Tournament, powerlifting, SHAURYA, Shaurya Cube Open, Shaurya Sports Fest 2023, Shaurya Yoga Quest Challenge, Skipathon, Sporting Extravaganza, sports, Student Activity Centre, Table tennis, Volleyball

A Glimpse from the Table Tennis Tournament in Full Swing One of the biggest sports tournament of the country 'Shaurya '23, themed ‘Shadow Warrior,’ recently concluded at IIT Kharagpur, leaving behind a trail of excitement, innovation, and intense competition. The festival which was entirely managed by students; held within the iconic IIT Kharagpur campus, has undoubtedly set a new standard for excellence. This edition of Shaurya went above and beyond, featuring a diverse range of competitions catering to both male and female participants. The events showcased a wide array of sports, including cricket, volleyball, basketball, hockey, athletics, badminton, football, lawn…

Sep

21

2023

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By Poulami Mondal

Steering Ahead into Steel Technology with SAIL & Vanitec

Events, Institute, Workshops., Academia-Industry, Carbon Net Neutrality, development, High-Strength Steel, Iron & Steel, Make in India, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical, Microalloyed Steels, RDCIS, research, SAIL, Steel Technology, Vanadium Microalloyed

A ‘Workshop on the Recent Progress in Microalloyed Steels with High-Strength and Toughness’ was organized by the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, and the Indian Institute of Metals, Kharagpur Chapter. The workshop was based on the project being investigated at IIT Kharagpur on the development of vanadium microalloyed high-strength steel in collaboration with the Research & Development Centre for Iron & Steel (RDCIS), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Ranchi, and with support from the Vanitec Limited, UK. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Chandan Chakraborty, Head, Electrical Engineering, along with Prof. Karabi Das, Head, Department of…

Sep

05

2023

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IIT Kharagpur signs a MoU with National University of Juridical Sciences

Collaborations, Institute, MoU, Study@IITKgpAcademic Collaboration, Academic Programme, Academic Resources, Intellectual Property Law, Intellectual property rights, Juridical Sciences, law, MoU, Multidisciplinary Domain, National University, NEP2020 in Action, NUJs, Patent Rights, research, RGSOIPL, Technical Studies, technology, transdisciplinary, translational

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) to organize joint academic programme and faculty support for various courses to contribute knowledge and literature in multidisciplinary domains identifying areas of studies and research leading to patent rights, copyrights and other intellectual property rights in accordance with polices on intellectual property. The MoU was signed by Dr. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti, Vice-Chancellor, WB National University of Juridical Sciences in the august presence of Prof. V K Tewari, Director; Prof. Dipa Dube, Dean, Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law;…

Aug

29

2023

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T. V. Narendran is the new Chairman of Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur

Appointments, Humans of KGP, InstituteAcademia, Appointments, Board of Governors, Chaiman, CII, INAE, industry, Life Fellow, Mechanical Engineer, Metals Industry, Mining, NIT, T V Narendran, Tat Steel Limited, World Steel Association

T. V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited is appointed as the New Chairman of Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur IIT Kharagpur welcomes Mr. T. V. Narendran as the new Chairman, Board of Governors of the institute. A Mechanical Engineer from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy and MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Mr. Narendran is the CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited. Mr. Thachat Viswanath Narendran is the Chairman of Tata Steel Europe and Tata Steel Long Products Limited and oversees the organic and inorganic growth of Tata…

Aug

23

2023

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“India is a land of IITs, especially IIT Kharagpur which is the mother of all IITs,” said Mahamohopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swami in the 73rd Foundation of the institute

Alumni Corner, Engagement, Humans of KGP, Institute, Study@IITKgp100 unicorns, 25 years of service, 73rd Foundation Day, Affordable Healthcare, Affordable Sustainable Housing, Bhavya Bharat, bioenergy, Department of Education, Distance Skilling, Diversity, Education, food technology, Freedom Fighters, Futuristic Technologies, G S Sanyal Faculty Excellence Awards, Hijli Detention Camp, IIT, IITtians, Inclusion, Indigenous Technology, Institution of Eminence, interdisciplinary, Land of IITs, Legacy, Literature, Multidisciplinary, music, Nation Building, Natural Education System, New Innovations, Philosophy, Proyudhyog, research, Science, Scripture, Spirituality, Staff Excellence Awards, Startup Ecosystem, Sustainable Healthcare, technology, Yog, Yoga Karmashu Koushalam, Young Alumni Achievers Awards, Yudyog

The Foundation of a Family, that’s where it all began for IIT Kharagpur in 1951. The history of the IIT system dates back to 1946 when a committee was set up by Hon'ble Sir Jogendra Singh, Member of the Viceroy's Executive Council, Department of Education, Health and Agriculture to consider the setting up of Higher Technical Institutions for post war industrial development in India. The 22 member committee headed by Sri N.R. Sarkar recommended the establishment of four Higher Technical Institutions on the lines of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. With the above recommendations the first Indian Institute of…