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Curiosity Carnival and Conclave: IITGN’s Festival of Ideas and Innovation

Curiosity Carnival and Conclave: IITGN’s Festival of Ideas and Innovation

Jan 19, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De Igniting curiosity and sparking innovation, the Curiosity Conference and Carnival at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is an event like no other. While conferences are common in fields like engineering, medicine, humanities, and the arts, a gathering centered around curiosity itself is a rare occurrence. Hosted on January 18-19, 2025, this two-day event was organised by IITGN’s Curiosity Lab in collaboration with the Center for Curiosity, Art@IITGN, and the Social Action and Policy Lab, under the guidance of Prof Jaison Manjaly, Jasubhai Memorial Chair Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences (Jointly...

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Towards A New Era: Launch of GIFT International Fintech Institute

Towards A New Era: Launch of GIFT International Fintech Institute

Jan 17, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: IITGN Photos In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the future of financial technology, Gujarat has launched the GIFT International Fintech Institute and the GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub, setting the stage for a new era of innovation and excellence in the fintech sector. Held on January 17, 2025, in the Grand Mercure Ahmedabad GIFT City, Gandhinagar, the inauguration was done by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr Bhupendra Patel, in the presence of dignitaries like Mr Tapan Ray, Managing Director and Group CEO, GIFT City;  Ms Mona K Khandhar, Principal Secretary, Department...

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IIT Gandhinagar to hold ‘Ganita Sammelan’

IIT Gandhinagar to hold ‘Ganita Sammelan’

Jan 16, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Apeksha Shrivastava Photo: IITGN Photos This in-person four-day workshop will have plenary talks by distinguished scholars, including Prof Manjul Bhargava, Dr MD Srinivas, Prof MS Sriram, Prof K Ramasubramanian, Prof Amartya K Dutta The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) will hold an in-person four-day conference-cum-workshop, Ganita Sammelan, from January 19 to 22, 2025. It will have a rich variety of events: plenary talks by distinguished experts (including Prof Manjul Bhargava, Dr MD Srinivas, Prof MS Sriram, Prof K Ramasubramanian, Prof Amartya K Dutta), presentations by other scholars, the release of three major new books, a session in...

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Sitarist Sahana Banerjee Performs at IITGN

Sitarist Sahana Banerjee Performs at IITGN

Jan 12, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) hosted an enthralling Sitar recital by the renowned Sahana Banerjee on Jan 10, 2025 at the Jasubhai Memorial Auditorium of the Institute. Mrs Banerjee was accompanied by the dexterous Subhajyoti Guha on the tabla, and performed infront of a large gathering hailing from various educational institutes in and around Gandhinagar.   Music is perhaps the only form of art, which despite being technically inaccessible to many, is emotionally accessible to everyone. It forms a crucial part of all our lives. Most of us have a favourite...

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Advancing Translational Research In Academia: IITGN Hosts 13th Leadership Conclave

Advancing Translational Research In Academia: IITGN Hosts 13th Leadership Conclave

Jan 11, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Mayur Bhatiya A reputed academic institute always entails a lot more than academia. It includes an experienced governing body, a set of strategic decision makers, and a driving force comprising researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders. The 13th Leadership Conclave (LC) of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) brought these forces together under the same roof on Jan 11, 2025, to deliberate upon the Institute’s short, medium and long-term strategic issues. The prestigious annual event hosts leaders from various domains across India and abroad, and acts as a guide for the growth and...

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