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SPIC MACAY Virasat 2026 Celebrates India’s Classical Heritage at IIT Gandhinagar

SPIC MACAY Virasat 2026 Celebrates India’s Classical Heritage at IIT Gandhinagar

Feb 10, 2026 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Niriksha Kansara Photo: IITGN Photos A five-day cultural festival bringing together legendary artists, immersive workshops, and classical performances, welcoming both the campus community and the wider public to celebrate India’s rich artistic heritage. The SPIC MACAY Heritage Club at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) successfully organised SPIC MACAY Virasat 2026, a vibrant celebration of India’s classical arts and cultural traditions from February 1 to February 5, 2026. The festival brought together eminent artists from across the country and offered students, faculty, and staff a rare opportunity to engage closely with diverse forms of Indian classical music,...

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IIT Gandhinagar launches ‘AI Resilience and Command’ Centre for data-driven climate-risk management

IIT Gandhinagar launches ‘AI Resilience and Command’ Centre for data-driven climate-risk management

Feb 5, 2026 |

STORY CREDITSWriter:  Corena Pereira Photo: Megh Modi As Indian cities grapple with increasingly frequent floods, climate extremes, and mounting infrastructure stress, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has taken a decisive step towards strengthening urban resilience with the launch of its AI Resilience and Command (ARC) Centre on February 05, 2026. Located at the IIT Gandhinagar Research Park, the ARC Centre marks a shift from reactive disaster response to anticipatory, data-driven climate-risk management. Designed to connect the dots from “Rain to Resilience,” the Centre integrates flood forecasting, mobility impacts, and operational decision support into a single physics-guided artificial intelligence...

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IIT Gandhinagar, CBSE sign MoU to continue 3030Eklavya STEM programme for five years

IIT Gandhinagar, CBSE sign MoU to continue 3030Eklavya STEM programme for five years

Feb 3, 2026 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Central Board of SecondaryEducation (CBSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 03, 2026,to continue the nationally recognised 3030 Eklavya programme for the next five years,strengthening long-term professional development in STEM education for school teachersacross the country. The MoU follows a visit by Rahul Singh, Chairman, CBSE, to the IITGandhinagar campus, where discussions were held on expanding innovative, activity-basedlearning initiatives. Led by the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL) at IIT Gandhinagar, the 3030 Eklavyaprogramme has emerged as a benchmark online initiative in school education, reaching tens ofthousands of...

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Swami Vivekananda’s Life and Vision Take Centre Stage at IIT Gandhinagar

Swami Vivekananda’s Life and Vision Take Centre Stage at IIT Gandhinagar

Jan 30, 2026 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Corena Pereira Photo: Megh Modi The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), in collaboration with Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ Smriti Nyas, successfully organized the grand theatrical production Kathamay Jayate on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Jasubhai Memorial Auditorium. Directed by acclaimed Writer-Director and Limca Book record-holder Mujeeb Khan. The play vividly portrayed Swami Vivekananda’s extraordinary journey—from childhood narratives with his mother and mentor Kaka Bhai, to philosophical dialogues with Ramakrishna Paramhans and Sir Jamshedji Tata, and transformative encounters such as with Raja Ajit Singh of Khetri. The performance captivated a packed audience of students, faculty, and guests,...

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IIT Gandhinagar’s Circular Tetris Turns Gaming into a Moving Experience

IIT Gandhinagar’s Circular Tetris Turns Gaming into a Moving Experience

Jan 27, 2026 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has developed an innovative interactivegaming experience that encourages physical movement by reimagining the classic video game Tetris.Developed at the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL), Circular Tetris transforms the traditional gamingformat by fixing the game at the centre while requiring the player to physically move around it. Unlike conventional gameplay where players remain seated and control the game through buttons,this version places the player in motion, turning gameplay into an active, embodied experience.The project was developed in collaboration with interns from the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT), reflecting CCL’s emphasis on creative learning, hands-on...

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