Kanpur: The students of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur have hit a ‘blind spot’ over the inquiry into Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s poem ‘Hum dekhenge’ which was sung as a protest anthem at a solidarity march on December 17 in support of the students of Jamia Millia Islamia. “We are completely unaware of the terms […]
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IIT-K professor to be forcibly retired for harassing student
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): A senior professor in the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K), facing charges of sexual harassment of a foreign student, will now be given compulsory retirement. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the board of governors over the weekend. This will be the first time in the history […]
IIT-K develops drone ‘Prahari’ capable of capturing rogue drones
Kanpur: Two young professors of IITKanpur along with their student team have developed a drone named ‘Prahari’ which is unique in this way that it can chase, outrun and capture the rogue drones. Specially designed for border surveillance and national security, ‘Prahari’ could be very handy for the armed forces for maintaining vigilance along the border […]
IITKanpur turns 60 years young! It’s time to celebrate Diamond Jubilee
Kanpur: On November 2, 2019 IITKanpur turned 60 years young and it was the time to celebrate. A special event was held to mark the completion of the institute’s diamond jubilee where several distinguished alumni including Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India, Professor Krishnamurthy Subramaniam, Union Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar were felicitated in the presence […]
Girl student accuses IITKanpur professor of molestation, probe underway
Kanpur: A foreign student enrolled in a course at IITKanpur has levelled serious charges of molestation against a senior professor of the institute. The girl student had on Sunday lodged a complaint with the institute authorities after which they swung into action. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of the institute has already started investigation under […]
IIT-Kanpur develops new horseshoe having longer life – 1 min read
Kanpur: The IIT-Kanpur has developed a new type of horseshoe that will have a longer life and save the horses from the excruciating pain they have to undergo while changing them. The horseshoe that the animal wears gets roughed out within a week, but the owners continue with it for months which adds to the animal’s […]
Case filed against 4 IITKanpur professors under SC/ST Atrocities Act
Kanpur : A case has been registered here against four Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) professors under the SC/ST Atrocities Act, an official said on Monday. The case has been filed by Subrahmanyam Saderla, an assistant professor of the Aerospace Department, against four of his colleagues — professors Ishan Sharma, Sanjay Mittal, Rajeev Shekhar and […]
IITK : TOSC offering school students a chance to witness ISRO and BARC
Kanpur : To develop the spirit of innovation among the school students, IIT Kanpur, on the Silver Jubilee edition of its annual technical and entrepreneurial bonanza, Techkriti 2019, has rolled out new and revamped version of Techkriti Open School Championship (TOSC). Contrary to other competitive examinations, instead of just testing academic aptitude, TOSC focuses on […]
What Makes a Cricket Ball Swing? A Recent Study By IITKanpur Finds Out
Kanpur : Cricket these days is becoming more and more a batsman’s game or so people claim, based on the fact that more runs are scored these days than a decade back. To bring the game to a more level playing field for bowlers and to make it more competitive and exciting for viewers, researchers […]
JEE (Advanced) 2018 on Sunday : IITKanpur advises candidates to wear slippers, sandals
The IITKanpur which is conducting JEE (Advanced) on Sunday (May 20) has put in place tough measures to hold the test. For this the students appearing in the exam would undergo a thorough frisking. According to the press statement released by IITKanpur, candidates have been instructed to report at the exam centre before 7.30 am […]