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Why the Planet Doesn’t Dry Out Together: Scientists Solve A Global Climate Puzzle

Why the Planet Doesn’t Dry Out Together: Scientists Solve A Global Climate Puzzle

Feb 23, 2026 | , ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Manasasri Muralidharan Photo: AI Generated Researchers from IIT Gandhinagar and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research have shown how natural ocean cycles and rainfall patterns prevent a synchronised, planet‑wide drought and global-scale agricultural collapse.   Based on over 100 years of climate data, the study finds that though warming increases drought severity, synchronised droughts are rarer than expected, affecting only 1.8–6.5% of land at any time.  By treating droughts as a connected global system, the research team has identified key “drought hubs” and early‑warning regions that can help stabilise food markets. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology...

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AI Day @ IITGN Builds Momentum for India AI Impact Pre-Summit 2026

AI Day @ IITGN Builds Momentum for India AI Impact Pre-Summit 2026

Feb 12, 2026 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Corena Pereira Photo: Megh Modi   The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) successfully hosted AI Day @ IITGN, an India AI Impact Pre-Summit 2026 event, on February 12, 2026. The event was supported by ANRF Pair, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and the Center for AI-driven Innovations at IIT Gandhinagar. The day-long event convened leaders from academia, government, and industry to deliberate on the design, development, and large-scale deployment of Artificial Intelligence solutions. Prof Vimal Mishra, Dean R&D, IITGn, addressed the gathering and emphasised the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, stating that AI...

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From Conservation to Economy: IITGN Trains IFS Officers on Blue Ecology

From Conservation to Economy: IITGN Trains IFS Officers on Blue Ecology

Feb 9, 2026 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Corena Pereira Photo: Megh Modi Indian Forest Service Officers Training Workshop under the aegis of MoEFCC on the theme “Conserving Blue Ecology for a Sustainable Blue Economy”  The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) commenced a three-day national training workshop for Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers on “Conserving Blue Ecology for a Sustainable Blue Economy” from February 9 to 11, 2026. The programme is being organised by the Dr Kiran C Patel Centre for Sustainable Development, IITGN, with support from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. The workshop opened with an...

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IIT Gandhinagar and TECC Forge New Frontiers in India–Taiwan Academic Collaboration

IIT Gandhinagar and TECC Forge New Frontiers in India–Taiwan Academic Collaboration

Feb 3, 2026 |

STORY CREDITS Writer:  Corena Pereira Photo: Megh Modi The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) reaffirmed their commitment to fostering academic and cultural exchange through the Taiwan Education Centre on the IITGN campus on February 03, 2026. TECC will provide a qualified Mandarin instructor, while IITGN will offer office and classroom facilities. The collaboration also supports the development of teaching methodologies and academic programs, fostering deeper engagement between Taiwan and India. Highlighting the growing importance of educational cooperation, Ms Jill Lai, Director of the Education Division, TECC in...

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