Author: Vasudha Chatterjee

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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IIT Gandhinagar Launched Foundation Programme to Foster Future Engineers and Holistic Growth

IIT Gandhinagar Launched Foundation Programme to Foster Future Engineers and Holistic Growth

Jul 22, 2024 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: Diptanka Shekhar De Prof. Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Gandhinagar reminded students that "Life does not end at IIT. It begins here," focusing on continuous hard work and personal fulfilment. The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar places great emphasis not only on educating successful engineers of the future but also on creating well-rounded individuals who would contribute to society, respect and adapt to their surroundings, and prove themselves to be great thinkers and problem solvers in all avenues of life. The first step towards realising the Institute’s vision was our Foundation Programme – a four-week-long immersive...

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Knots and Shadows: IIT Gandhinagar’s Innovative Research on 3D Knot Art

Knots and Shadows: IIT Gandhinagar’s Innovative Research on 3D Knot Art

Jul 19, 2024 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Saumya Mishra Photo: IITGN Photos Many of us have attempted to create abstract shapes with our hands to cast shadows on a wall which resemble a bird or an aeroplane. Now, when you look at the hand, the abstract shape of the fingers contorted in a jumbled fashion does not appear meaningful, but the cast shadow forms a recognisable shape. This intriguing and magical world of creating 2D shadows using 3D shapes is called shadow art.  A team of researchers from IIT Gandhinagar has explored the same concept in their recent work and taken it a step further....

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Successful Job Fair Organised by NEEV at IIT Gandhinagar

Successful Job Fair Organised by NEEV at IIT Gandhinagar

Jul 16, 2024 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi BH Photo: Mayur Bhatiya NEEV, the community outreach program of IIT Gandhinagar, in collaboration with the District Employment Exchange, Gandhinagar, has organised a Job Fair today. Esteemed companies such as Tech Mahindra, SBI Life Insurance, Axis Bank, LIC of India, and Cosmos Manpower have actively participated in this significant event. The job fair offered various positions including Customer Service Representative, Sales Executive, Officer Sales, Back Office Executive, Data-entry Operator, Helper, Trainee, and Receptionist, catering to individuals with qualifications ranging from 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma to Graduate/Post-graduate levels. The event witnessed an impressive attendance of 642 individuals, predominantly from the Gandhinagar...

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