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International Conference at IIT Gandhinagar Explores India’s Metallurgical Heritage

International Conference at IIT Gandhinagar Explores India’s Metallurgical Heritage

Jan 6, 2026 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Corena PereiraPhoto: The second day of the International Conference-cum-Workshop on the History, Science and Technology of Indian Civilisation, focused on Indian metals and metallurgy, brought together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from across India and abroad at IIT Gandhinagar. The week-long event, which began on January 5, will continue until January 9, 2026. “India has an exceptionally rich cultural heritage, and scientific analysis enables researchers to go beyond physical examination to understand the composition, provenance, trade networks, and technological advancements associated with ancient objects. These approaches help us gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of our past,”...

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Back to Where It All Began: IIT Gandhinagar Alumni Return for Homecoming 2025

Back to Where It All Began: IIT Gandhinagar Alumni Return for Homecoming 2025

Dec 22, 2025 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Corena PereiraPhoto: Priyanshu Patel “When we began the journey of building IIT Gandhinagar, we were clear that an institution cannot be defined only by buildings or rankings. It is shaped by the culture it nurtures, the questions it allows students to ask, and the values it chooses to uphold,” said Prof Sudhir Jain, former Director of IIT Gandhinagar. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Homecoming 2025 Alumni event held on December 20 at the IIT Gandhinagar campus. “We consciously created an environment where learning was open, interdisciplinary, and rooted in curiosity rather than rigid...

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IIT Gandhinagar hosts Caltech, USA students for short-term India Ki Khoj Programme, Spotlighting India’s Scientific and Cultural Legacy

IIT Gandhinagar hosts Caltech, USA students for short-term India Ki Khoj Programme, Spotlighting India’s Scientific and Cultural Legacy

Dec 17, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Corena PereiraPhoto: Priyanshu Patel The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) inaugurated – India Ki Khoj, a 7-day residential programme for California Institute of Technology (Caltech-USA) students providing exposure and experience of India’s intellectual, scientific, and cultural heritage on December 15, 2025.  The inauguration began with a Welcome and Introduction to India Ki Khoj by Prof Mana Shah, followed by Deep Prajvalan (lighting of the lamps) and Shlok recitation, marking an auspicious beginning to the programme. Liz Jackman, Associate Director of Student Programs, The Caltech Y, introduced The Caltech Y initiatives. “This is my second visit to...

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IITGN Opens Week-Long Programme to Equip IFS Officers with Future-Ready Forestry Skills

IITGN Opens Week-Long Programme to Equip IFS Officers with Future-Ready Forestry Skills

Dec 9, 2025 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Corena Pereira Photo: Priyanshu Patel “As India moves swiftly toward its development goals, the real challenge is ensuring that growth and conservation move together,” said Prof C N Pandey, Professor of Practice, Earth Sciences (Jointly with Humanities and Social Sciences department) and Coordinator, Dr Kiran C Patel Centre for Sustainable Development (KPCSD), at the inauguration of a one-week training programme for Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers held at IIT Gandhinagar on Monday, December 8, 2025. Organised by IITGN’s KPCSD and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), the programme will run from December...

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IIT Gandhinagar Unveils Gujarat’s First Gen-Z Themed Post Office Under India Post Modernization Drive

IIT Gandhinagar Unveils Gujarat’s First Gen-Z Themed Post Office Under India Post Modernization Drive

Dec 6, 2025 |

IIT Gandhinagar has become the location of Gujarat’s first Gen-Z themed, revamped Post Office, unveiled as part of India Post’s latest push toward modernization. The initiative, aimed at strengthening engagement with Generation Z, aligns with the vision of Hon’ble Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia to transform Post Offices into vibrant, student-centric and technology-enabled spaces that appeal to young citizens. The IITGN Post Office is among 46 Post Offices on educational campuses across the country being revamped under this nationwide program scheduled for completion by 15th December. The Gen-Z themed revamped IITGN Post Office was inaugurated December...

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