IIT Bombay students chart Moon’s chemistry using Chandrayaan-2 data

IIT Bombay students chart Moon’s chemistry using Chandrayaan-2 data

Mumbai: Students of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have successfully mapped the Moon’s surface chemistry using the data collected by Chandrayaan-2, it said on Saturday. It was part of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) challenge given during the Inter-IIT Tech Meet, IIT Bombay said in a … Read more

IIT Bombay suspends ties with Turkish Universities amid rising national sentiment post-Operation Sindoor

IIT Bombay suspends ties with Turkish Universities amid rising national sentiment post-Operation Sindoor

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B), one of India’s premier technological institutes, has suspended all academic collaborations with Turkish universities, citing the “current geopolitical situation” after Turkey’s support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Saturday, IIT-B wrote: “Due to the current geopolitical situation … Read more

IIT Bombay halts caste data collection for placement after discrimination allegations

IIT Bombay halts caste data collection for placement after discrimination allegations

New Delhi:  Following a complaint alleging caste-based discrimination, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has discontinued its practice of collecting and sharing students’ caste details with Public Sector Units (PSUs) for placement purposes. This decision marks a significant step towards addressing concerns about potential discrimination within the prestigious institution. The change in the directive comes … Read more

Mental stress, controversy, Akhara friction? ‘IITian Baba’ disappears from Maha Kumbh

Mental stress, controversy, Akhara friction? ‘IITian Baba’ disappears from Maha Kumbh

New Delhi: Abhey Singh, the “IITian Baba” who rose to prominence at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, has abruptly disappeared from the religious gathering. The former IIT Bombay aerospace engineer-turned-saints exit follows viral videos of his media interactions, leaving his family and fellow sadhus concerned, New18 reported. Singh, also known as IIT Baba, reportedly left … Read more