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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Give wings to India's semiconductor dreams, Union minister tells students at IITH convocation
Hyderabad: A total of 1,273 students received their degrees during the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) held on Friday. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the students and said, 'You are entering a period of uncertainty, but also opportunity. There is a huge turmoil outside the world, but your foundation and value system will lead our country forward. ' He spoke about the govt's focus on electronics manufacturing and the Semiconductor Mission, and said India will produce its first commercial-scale semiconductor chip in 2025. Six fabrication units are under construction, and eight out of twenty chips designed by students, including some from IIT Hyderabad, were successfully taped out, he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad He also mentioned developments under the India AI Mission and said India built its own 4G telecom stack, which is ready to be upgraded to 5G. Speaking about railways, he referred to Kavach, an automatic train protection system developed in Hyderabad and now being implemented across the country. B S Murty, Director, said, 'IITH was granted the status of Institute of National Eminence and recorded its highest annual research and development funding in 2024–25.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo He also highlighted the graduation of students from newly introduced programs focused on emerging areas of science and technology. Rahul Ramachandran, a student from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, was awarded the President of India Gold Medal. The convocation marked the graduation of the first batches from several new programs: BTech in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Computational Engineering, and Industrial Chemistry; MTech in Quantum and Solid-State Devices and Sustainable Engineering; MSc in Medical Physics; and the first PhD scholar in Artificial Intelligence.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Science
- Hans India
IIT-H, Central Sanskrit University ink pact to boost cooperation, research
Hyderabad: In a significant move to enhance interdisciplinary research and foster academic collaboration, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the Central Sanskrit University (CSU) in New Delhi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting mutual cooperation in the fields of Sanskrit, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and technology-enabled research. The partnership merges IITH, a leading institution in cutting-edge research and innovation, with CSU, a central university focused on preserving and advancing Sanskrit and India's rich traditional knowledge systems. The partnership between both institutes of higher education will focus on academic collaboration in Sanskrit, Indian Knowledge Systems, linguistics, computational Sanskrit, Vedic sciences, philosophy, and related disciplines; exchange programs for faculty, researchers, and students to facilitate shared learning and collaborative research initiatives; organization of joint academic events, including workshops, conferences, lecture series, and summer schools; mutual access to academic and library resources, manuscript repositories, and archival collections; development and supervision of interdisciplinary research projects and programs that integrate traditional knowledge with modern technology. And regular exchange of academic publications, course materials, and research outputs to enhance the quality of scholarship and learning. Speaking on the collaboration's potential between the two, Prof B S Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, stated, 'This partnership with Central Sanskrit University (CSU) offers a unique opportunity to merge the depth of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) with the innovation-driven environment of IITH. The Department of Heritage Science and Technology at IITH, in conjunction with CSU, aims to unlock new dimensions in research and education by engaging traditional wisdom in conversation with modern science and technology.' Highlighting the significance of the MoU, Vice Chancellor of CSU, Prof Shrinivasa Varakhedi, explained, 'This agreement marks a historic step in reviving India's knowledge tradition. We view Sanskrit not merely as a language but as a vast reservoir of scientific thought, profound philosophical insights, and a living embodiment of India's cultural and intellectual heritage.'
India Today
12-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
IIT Hyderabad, Central Sanskrit University sign MoU to study Indian Knowledge System
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) and Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, have signed an agreement to work together in the areas of Sanskrit, Indian Knowledge Systems, and technology-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets the stage for both institutions to collaborate on teaching and research in Sanskrit, Vedic sciences, linguistics, and related will also organise joint events such as workshops and conferences, and encourage faculty and student BRIDGE BETWEEN ANCIENT TEXTS AND MODERN RESEARCH TOOLS Professor B S Murty, Director of IIT-H, said the partnership offers a chance to connect the study of Indian Knowledge Systems with the scientific approach at IIT-H. He pointed to the work being done by the Department of Heritage Science and Technology, which looks at how Sanskrit texts can be studied using modern Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice-Chancellor of CSU, said the MoU is an important step in bringing back the country's old knowledge said Sanskrit holds many ideas in science and philosophy that can be studied today and used in new partnership between IIT-H and CSU is meant to help students and researchers study India's old texts in new bringing together Sanskrit and science, the two institutions aim to find useful ideas from the past that can be applied in the Hyderabad, set up in 2008, has built a strong name in research and academics. It ranks high in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The institute is also working on 'Patent a Day: Mission 365', a plan to file one patent each day until the end of step marks a shared effort to bring ancient knowledge into modern classrooms and labs, helping build a deeper understanding of India's roots while keeping pace with today's Watch
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
All set for SPIC MACAY fest at IITH from May 26
The 10th annual international convention of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) will kick off at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad on Monday (May 26). With over 1,400 students and volunteers from across India and abroad, the weeklong immersive exposure to Indian classical music, dance, and arts will feature at least 25 Padma award winners and another 25 Sangeet Natak Akademi award winners, among several accompanying artistes. 'I was so inspired, taken into a tranquil world, when I first attended the SPIC MACAY at IIT Madras last year. I wanted them to come to IITH and approached them instantly,' IITH Director BS Murty said on its journey here. 'I was almost in tears watching 82-year-old Padma Subrahmanyam perform for one-and-a-half hours and the way she brought out the excellence,' he added. In the run up to the event, from January to April, IITH hosted Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Vidwan L. Subramaniam and Padma Subrahmanyam. The event on Monday will be formally inaugurated by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. Apart from orientation, the day's schedule feature screening of Sir Richard Attenborough Gandhi, Nadaswaram, Kuchipudi, and Hindustani, Violin lecdem and performances. Ashram way of life But day two will begin at 4 a.m. offering traditional methods of learning, away from urban distractions and a strict ban on cellphones in all events, and focused on self-discipline and reflection, the schedule till the penultimate day on May 31 begins at 4 a.m. with Hatha Yoga or meditation. Dinner too will be served last by 6 p.m. Overnight sessions by Pandits, Vidwans and Ustad will continue from 8.45 p.m. till 6 a.m. The convention also includes talks, spiritual sessions, workshops and crafts, community work, and interaction with legendary artistes. The heritage tour on Sunday exploring five separate themes of architecture, local experience, spiritual heritage and cultural memory include walks at forts, tombs, palaces, temples, mosques and churches, and museums. According to the organisers, all the events are crafted carefully with performers of greatest acclaim from each field. Fundamentally, the events are educative in nature and not focused on entertainment. SPIC-MACAY founder Kiran Seth, national chairperson Radha Mohan Tiwari, and other officials and volunteers were present in the media address here on Saturday. More details on the event can be had on
