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IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Mohiniyattam Legend Guru Gopika Varma

IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Mohiniyattam Legend Guru Gopika Varma

Aug 9, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De In an effort to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of India, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), in collaboration with SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth), hosted an enthralling dance recital by the Mohiniyattam exponent Guru Gopika Varma on August 7, 2024. The artist was accompanied by her illustrious student Divya Godan Namboodiri, along with vocalist Kottakkal Jayan and Edakka artist Satheesh Poduval. Meticulously planned by the Art@IITGN team, the event was held at the Jasubhai Memorial Auditorium of the Institute, and received...

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IIT Gandhinagar celebrated its 2nd स्थापनादिवस (Sthapana Divas), marking 16 years since its foundation

IIT Gandhinagar celebrated its 2nd स्थापनादिवस (Sthapana Divas), marking 16 years since its foundation

Aug 3, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: Arijit Reeves The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) celebrated its 2nd स्थापना दिवस (Sthapana Divas) today, marking 16 years since its foundation. The event occurred at the Jasubhai Memorial Auditorium, where Gaurav Sharma, Vice President – IBM Service Partners, was the Chief Guest. The celebrations featured speeches from Prof. Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, and the Chief Guest and a series of cultural performances by current students. The institute, known for its national repute, has consistently worked towards building a community of scientists and engineers who have excelled in their fields...

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“While doing my PhD, I would practise the entire night” IITGN Professor Gets Accreditation as an AIR Artist

“While doing my PhD, I would practise the entire night” IITGN Professor Gets Accreditation as an AIR Artist

Aug 2, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: IITGN Photo In an attempt to professionally recognise artists and musicians from across the country, the prestigious All India Radio (AIR) has a ‘Music Audition System’ in place which dates back to more than fifty years. The auditions consist of two gruelling rounds, testing applicants based on their mastery over the medium. Graded by some of the most prominent artists and experts of the country, the selected candidates get an opportunity to showcase their talents at a national level, thereby carving a niche for themselves in the cultural landscape of India. Mithun Radhakrishna, an Associate...

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From Jara to IIT Gandhinagar: The Inspirational Journey of R Yeeshu Dhurandhar

From Jara to IIT Gandhinagar: The Inspirational Journey of R Yeeshu Dhurandhar

Jul 26, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: R Yeeshu Dhurandhar In the remote village of Jara, nestled in Palari Tehsil of Balodabazar District, Chhattisgarh, India, where long-term goals are a rarity and daily wage labour is the norm, the Dhurandhar family grappled with the harsh realities of life below the poverty line. Yet, amidst these challenges, young R Yeeshu Dhurandhar’s determination to rise above his circumstances set him on a remarkable journey from this modest village to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN). At the 13th convocation of IITGN, Yeeshu will proudly receive his hard-earned degree in Electrical Engineering, with...

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Hearty Congratulations to IIT Gandhinagar’s Professors on Their Selection as Associates of the Indian Academy of Science

Hearty Congratulations to IIT Gandhinagar’s Professors on Their Selection as Associates of the Indian Academy of Science

Jul 26, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: IITGN Photos We are delighted to announce that Professor Pankaj Khanna and Professor Rusa Mandal from IIT Gandhinagar have been honored with the prestigious selection as associates of the Indian Academy of Science in Earth Science and Physics. Professor Pankaj Khanna’s research group has made significant discoveries, including identifying the first modern stromatolites in the Red Sea, which are critical for understanding signs of early life on extraterrestrial planets. He has also discovered decadal to century-scale punctuated sea-level rise events during the last deglaciation, crucial for modelling future sea-level rise. Representing India on IODP 389,...

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