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The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
IIT-Madras launches School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to boost startup ecosystem
The Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M) has launched a School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to provide structured academic support for the creation of startups. 'Our goal is to emerge as the leading school for innovation and entrepreneurship in the next five years and put IITM on the map of entrepreneurial universities across the world,' Prabhu Rajagopal, Head, School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship told The Hindu. 'The goal is primarily to provide an academic footprint to the entrepreneurial activities that are going on inside the campus,' he added. According to Mr. Rajagopal, who is a serial faculty-entrepreneur and a faculty member of the Mechanical Engineering Department, the school will offer a wide range of academic and non-academic programs, cutting-edge research in innovation and entrepreneurship, and a distinctive lab-to-startup pathway through the MS in Entrepreneurship (to be offered from the July-November 2025 semester). 'We will bring all the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives on campus under this school. For example, the Centre for Innovation (CFI) and Nirmaan will now come under the school,' he added. Plans are on anvil to create IITM-specific funding mechanisms at the initiation and scale-up stages for startups, to be housed under the banner of this school. Practice-led degrees at undergraduate and master's levels are also being envisaged. 'We are also looking at an 'Innovation Doctorate,'' Mr. Rajagopal said. 'Last year, IIT-M Director set an ambitious target of incubating 100 startups every year. And we have achieved it. But it can't be a one-time wonder – We need to be doing it on a regular basis every time. And that's why we need to provide academic support for entrepreneurship on campus,' he added. During the financial year 2024–25, IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) incubated 104 new startups. Over 50% of these startups were founded by IIT Madras members, including faculty, staff, students, and alumni, while 48% were founded by external entrepreneurs. Over the last 12 years, IITMIC has incubated a total of 457 deep-tech startups, collectively valued at over ₹50,000 crore.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Man dressed as Gandhi statue stands barefoot in cold at Bengaluru's Nandi Hills: 'This is what resilience looks like'
A deeply moving video from the misty heights of Nandi Hills, near Bengaluru, is capturing hearts across Instagram. The clip features an unidentified man, dressed to resemble a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, standing barefoot and clad in a simple white dhoti, vest, and shawl—seemingly unfazed by the biting cold and thick fog that blankets the area. (Also read: IIT-M grad rejected by multiple Bengaluru landlords: 'Owners not okay with Muslims') In the brief video, the man remains motionless, his expression composed, holding a wooden stick reminiscent of the one often carried by Gandhi. As the camera pans to his face, the harsh chill becomes evident—his body shivers slightly, yet his posture remains calm and dignified. As the video continues, a passing traveller approaches the man and places money in the small metal bucket by his feet. A gentle smile appears on the man's face—a gesture that seems to blend gratitude with humility. The clip, shared by Instagram user Ujjal Boruah, was captioned with a single, poignant word: 'Life.' Despite its brevity, the post encapsulates the essence of endurance, simplicity, and quiet strength. Within just a few days, the video garnered over 1.3 million views and countless reactions, many of which praised the man's spirit and unwavering resilience. Watch the clip here: A post shared by 𝐔𝐣𝐣𝐚𝐥 Boruah (@ujzal.143) Instagram users flooded the comment section, with many describing the video as 'soul-stirring' and 'profoundly touching.' One user commented, 'This is what resilience looks like' Another added, 'His shiver speaks more than words ever could.' Several others reflected on the symbolism, calling the man 'a reminder of simplicity in a world of excess.' One remarked, 'The cold couldn't shake his calm, just like Bapu's unwavering resolve.' A few even shared how emotional the moment felt, with one writing, 'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I watched him stand there in silence.' (Also read: Bengaluru billionaire Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw tries Namma Metro and leaves her review) Another viewer added, 'It made me pause and reflect on what resilience truly means in today's fast-paced world.' While a simple yet powerful comment read, 'This touched my soul.'
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
IIT Madras launches courses in chemistry, EVs
IIT-M has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2025–26 academic year, including a BS in chemistry and an MTech in electric vehicles , aimed at preparing students for industry and research leadership. Admissions to the new BS chemistry programme will be through the IISER aptitude test, while the MTech in electric vehicles will admit students via GATE. Two new BTech programmes computational engineering and mechanics (CEM) and instrumentation and biomedical engineering (iBME) have also been introduced under JEE. The institute has also operationalized two inclusive admission routes: sports excellence admission (SEA) and fine arts and culture excellence (FACE). Each BTech and BS programme will reserve two seats under these categories one gender-neutral and one for woman candidates. 'These new courses reflect both the aspirations of students and the evolving needs of industry and academia,' said Prof. Prathap Haridoss, dean (academic courses). All programmes include interdisciplinary learning, options for dual degrees, and industry-linked internships. The MTech focuses on hands-on learning for 2W, 3W, and commercial e-mobility, while iBME targets innovation in AI-driven healthcare.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Early EEG data, machine learning can help predict antidepressant treatment response, finds study by scientists from IIT Madras and Czech Academy of Sciences
Chennai: Data from the neurophysiological test, electroencephalography (EEG), used to measure and record the brain's electrical activity, can predict if treatment such as stimulation or anti-depression medication given to a patient with depression has an effect in the first week. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The early prediction could help patients access the right treatment method quickly, researchers from the IIT Madras (IIT-M) said. IIT-M scientists collaborated with scientists at Czech Academy of Sciences to study brain wave data (EEG) from 176 people with serious depression. Combining EEG with advanced , scientists looked for measurable signals or characteristics, such as electrical activity patterns or chemical levels, that indicate normal brain function in presence of psychiatric conditions in first week of taking antidepressants and used computers to find patterns. They found that subtle shifts in brain activity captured in these initial days could offer a crucial early signal, potentially sparing patients weeks of ineffective therapy and accelerating treatment outcomes. A machine learning algorithm achieved accuracy of 73% in identifying patients who responded to treatment based on early EEG changes. Their findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, point to the potential of EEG as a non-invasive tool for personalised psychiatry. "Now, determining right antidepressant involves a period of trial and error, lasting several weeks," said IIT-M assistant professor Dr Aditi Kathpalia from department of applied mechanics and biomedical engineering, who was a part of the study. "This can be emotionally taxing and could delay relief for patients. Our study suggests that these early brain scans might show who will benefit from the medication and who won't. This ability could revolutionise clinical practice, allowing for quicker adjustments to treatment and a more targeted approach to mental healthcare," she said. More research is needed with larger groups, but the study offers hope for a future where doctors can use technology to quickly figure out best way to help each person struggling with depression, she said.
United News of India
19-05-2025
- Science
- United News of India
IIT-M to launch two UG courses
Chennai, May 19 (UNI) IIT Madras, the Nation's No: 1 Ranked Engineering Institute, is launching two new undergraduate engineering courses from the coming academic year 2025-26. The courses are being offered through the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, which has been at the forefront of interdisciplinary research since the inception of IIT-Madras in 1959. Students who have cleared the JEE (Advanced) can choose these two new programs in the upcoming Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA) Counselling. They will have a total student strength of 40 each, a release from IIT-M said on Monday. The course code for in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM) is 412U and in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME) is 412V. IIT-M Director Prof. V. Kamakoti said as technology witnesses rapid changes, it is extremely important for Higher Educational Institutions to introduce new programs to bridge the academia-industry gap. These two new state-of-the-art programs shall address all novel concepts relevant to industry 5.0, Health Technology and Advanced Manufacturing areas, he said. Both programs offer students the opportunity to upgrade to the five-year Dual Degree ( + through Interdisciplinary Dual Degree (IDDD) programs, three of which - Computational Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Complex Systems and Dynamics - are coordinated by the faculty of Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering. UNI GV 1815
