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News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
'Owners Not Okay With Muslims Due To Pak Issue': IIT Graduate Rejected By Bengaluru Landlords
Last Updated: The X user said brokers have failed to recommend him an accommodation in a place of his choice in Bengaluru as they all told him that "owners not okay with Muslims" An IIT-Madras alumnus has claimed that he has been rejected by multiple landlords in Bengaluru because of his religious identity, amid tensions between India and Pakistan. Identifying himself as Sanjeed on X, he said brokers have failed to recommend him an accommodation in a place of his choice. He said he visited four such homes with brokers, but at the end of the day, they all told him 'owners not okay with Muslims". Asking if there were any areas in Bengaluru that were not 'islamophobic", he said he would optimise for that. In an earlier post, he had mentioned that he was looking for a 2 BHK in Indiranagar or Koramangala – known to be preferred by IT professionals. 'Saw around 4 places with brokers. at the end of the day broker says 'sorry owners not okay with Muslims, due to Pak issues"…what areas in blr are not islamophobic? will optimize for that," he said in his post on X. 'I am so sorry, Sanjeed, that you are facing this issue. This is not acceptable at all. Here are some area suggestions considering the situation you are encountering: Queens Road, Shivaji Nagar, Kora Second Block, Richmond, Cox Town. I have stayed at Queens and Kora Second Block. My landlords were/are Muslims as well. You should not have any problems here," (sic) an internet user said. Another user said: 'North bangalore is pretty chill with amazing gated societies. Do consider areas behind Manyata tech park, Bhartiya city, Hennur and everything from Hebbal to Yalahanka has quite nice societies. South Elec city is very nice." (sic) In fact, in another post, Sanjeed even said if Bengaluru does not work out for him, he would prefer moving to a place like Dubai. He, however, thanked all those who had recommended other locations for him with broker details. One internet user even asked him to move to Gurugram, which is a major IT hub. 'Should come to gurgaon no one cares to my knowledge," (sic) one individual commented on the post, which has more than 50,000 views. Another individual invited him to work in Indonesia. 'Happy to chat if getting out of Bangalore becomes a priority. Jakarta/Indoneisa is a great place to live and we are building our AI team now," (sic) the user said. Some, however, were not impressed by his use of the term 'islamophobic" and slammed him for it. While calling it a choice on part of the landlords, one user said: 'Dude, no need to use big words like Islamophobia etc. just like you choose not to eat no halal meat, owner choose not to give it to Muslims. Both of you choose things based on religion. You can be called as Hindu phobic for eating halal meat." (sic) First Published: May 28, 2025, 17:52 IST
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
GUVI and Government of Tamil Nadu Partner to Empower Over 5500 Students Through Statewide Hackathon Under the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme
iMEQ Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 23: GUVI, an IIT-Madras and IIM-Ahmedabad-incubated EdTech company, has partnered with the Government of Tamil Nadu to upskill 5,555 students across the state under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme--Tamil Nadu's flagship youth empowerment initiative. Launched in association with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), the GUVI Hackathon 2025 aimed to bridge the skill gap in the technology sector by offering real-world exposure to students and helping them become industry-ready. Out of the 5,555 students who received training, 2,885 participated in the hackathon initiative, making it a highly engaging program. The hackathon was conducted in a three-level hybrid format--beginning with online assessments and culminating in offline finals across Chennai, Thanjavur, and Kanyakumari. CEO & Founder of GUVI, Arun Prakash, said, 'At GUVI, we believe learning should be accessible, hands-on, and relevant to the times we live in. Through this partnership, we were able to train and inspire thousands of young minds to move beyond passive learning and start building real-world solutions. We are grateful to the Government of Tamil Nadu for entrusting us with this mission. Together, we are building a pipeline of tech talent that's ready to lead and not just follow in the digital economy.' As an empaneled training partner under Naan Mudhalvan, GUVI was entrusted with designing and executing the hackathon to identify and nurture top tech talent. This builds on GUVI's earlier success with the Naan Mudhalvan-Anna University Tamil Nadu Coders Premier League (NM-AU-TNcpl), which trained 82,500+ students in coding and IT skills, promoting a culture of innovation and problem-solving. Speaking about the partnership, Dr. M. Jayaprakasan, CEO, Naan Mudhalvan Initiative, TNSDC said ' The Naan Mudhalvan scheme is designed to equip students with globally competitive skills. Our collaboration with GUVI ensures students don't just learn theory--they apply it in real time. This is the essence of our Honourable Chief Minister's vision, where youth are not just job-ready, but future-ready. The GUVI Hackathon 2025 unfolded across three levels: Level 1: Online MCQ Assessment (60 minutes, 50 questions): 2,885 students participated; top 564 advanced. Level 2: Advanced Online Test (60 minutes, 30 questions): 564 students competed; top 153 selected. Level 3: Offline Hackathon held across three cities, where the 153 finalists worked on real-world projects and presented their solutions. The top 33 performers were declared winners. Dr. Kalai Selvan Tirucami, Former Additional Director, CUIC Anna University and Advisor Naan Mudhalvan adds 'Today's fresher hiring has evolved--hackathons now play as much a role as campus placements. This initiative helps students showcase applied skills, making them visible to top recruiters and multinational companies.' To prepare for the hackathon, participants underwent 45 hours of expert-led training delivered over 12 sessions. The training emphasized technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving--all essential for real-world innovation. The finale events were graced by dignitaries, industry experts, media representatives, and senior leadership from GUVI and TNSDC. 'We don't just teach technology. We enable transformation. This hackathon gave students a platform to take bold steps into the world of innovation. We're proud to play a role in shaping the next generation of changemakers,' said Balamurugan, Co-founder, GUVI The 153 participants were felicitated with Certificates of Achievement, College Bags, exciting tech gifts, and special recognition from GUVI for their outstanding performance and creativity. Few notable Offers listed below, * GUVI's ZenAIML Student Program: Five top individual performers received free access to GUVI's flagship Zenlite program, worth Rs. 25999/- , a 6-month, industry-ready course covering Python, ML, Deep Learning, NLP, and Computer Vision. * Internship Offers: The top 10 performers were awarded 3-month work-from-home internships, gaining practical experience in Data Science and AI technical support roles. * Premium Activation Courses: All 153 hackathon finalists were granted complimentary access to GUVI's Premium Self-Paced Courses worth Rs.10000/-, unlocking over 750 expert-led courses across domains like Full Stack Development, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity. About Guvi: GUVI (GUVI Geek Network Pvt. Ltd.), an IIT-Madras incubated EdTech company, has been at the forefront of vernacular upskilling since its inception in 2014. Founded by Arun Prakash, GUVI began as a YouTube channel delivering tech tutorials in regional languages and has since grown into a trusted platform empowering over 3.5 million learners globally. Offering industry-relevant tech courses, career programs, and AI-powered learning tools in 19+ regional languages, GUVI bridges the digital skills gap for diverse learners across India and beyond. Over the last decade, GUVI has earned numerous accolades--from setting a Guinness World Record with the AI-for-India initiative to being recognized as South Asia's top EdTech by HolonIQ and Zee Digital. With strategic partnerships including Google for Education, UiPath, TNSDC, and APSSDC, GUVI continues to redefine inclusive education and future-ready tech training. GUVI's mission is to make high-quality tech education accessible and affordable to all, transcending language and socio-economic barriers. In 2022, GUVI was acquired by HCL, further strengthening its capabilities and reach. 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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
GUVI and Government of Tamil Nadu Partner to Empower Over 5500 Students Through Statewide Hackathon Under the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme
iMEQ Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 23: GUVI, an IIT-Madras and IIM-Ahmedabad-incubated EdTech company, has partnered with the Government of Tamil Nadu to upskill 5,555 students across the state under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme--Tamil Nadu's flagship youth empowerment initiative. Launched in association with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), the GUVI Hackathon 2025 aimed to bridge the skill gap in the technology sector by offering real-world exposure to students and helping them become industry-ready. Out of the 5,555 students who received training, 2,885 participated in the hackathon initiative, making it a highly engaging program. The hackathon was conducted in a three-level hybrid format--beginning with online assessments and culminating in offline finals across Chennai, Thanjavur, and Kanyakumari. CEO & Founder of GUVI, Arun Prakash, said, "At GUVI, we believe learning should be accessible, hands-on, and relevant to the times we live in. Through this partnership, we were able to train and inspire thousands of young minds to move beyond passive learning and start building real-world solutions. We are grateful to the Government of Tamil Nadu for entrusting us with this mission. Together, we are building a pipeline of tech talent that's ready to lead and not just follow in the digital economy." As an empaneled training partner under Naan Mudhalvan, GUVI was entrusted with designing and executing the hackathon to identify and nurture top tech talent. This builds on GUVI's earlier success with the Naan Mudhalvan-Anna University Tamil Nadu Coders Premier League (NM-AU-TNcpl), which trained 82,500+ students in coding and IT skills, promoting a culture of innovation and problem-solving. Speaking about the partnership, Dr. M. Jayaprakasan, CEO, Naan Mudhalvan Initiative, TNSDC said " The Naan Mudhalvan scheme is designed to equip students with globally competitive skills. Our collaboration with GUVI ensures students don't just learn theory--they apply it in real time. This is the essence of our Honourable Chief Minister's vision, where youth are not just job-ready, but future-ready. The GUVI Hackathon 2025 unfolded across three levels: Level 1: Online MCQ Assessment (60 minutes, 50 questions): 2,885 students participated; top 564 advanced. Level 2: Advanced Online Test (60 minutes, 30 questions): 564 students competed; top 153 selected. Level 3: Offline Hackathon held across three cities, where the 153 finalists worked on real-world projects and presented their solutions. The top 33 performers were declared winners. Dr. Kalai Selvan Tirucami, Former Additional Director, CUIC Anna University and Advisor Naan Mudhalvan adds "Today's fresher hiring has evolved--hackathons now play as much a role as campus placements. This initiative helps students showcase applied skills, making them visible to top recruiters and multinational companies." To prepare for the hackathon, participants underwent 45 hours of expert-led training delivered over 12 sessions. The training emphasized technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving--all essential for real-world innovation. The finale events were graced by dignitaries, industry experts, media representatives, and senior leadership from GUVI and TNSDC. "We don't just teach technology. We enable transformation. This hackathon gave students a platform to take bold steps into the world of innovation. We're proud to play a role in shaping the next generation of changemakers," said Balamurugan, Co-founder, GUVI The 153 participants were felicitated with Certificates of Achievement, College Bags, exciting tech gifts, and special recognition from GUVI for their outstanding performance and creativity. Few notable Offers listed below, * GUVI's ZenAIML Student Program: Five top individual performers received free access to GUVI's flagship Zenlite program, worth Rs. 25999/- , a 6-month, industry-ready course covering Python, ML, Deep Learning, NLP, and Computer Vision. * Internship Offers: The top 10 performers were awarded 3-month work-from-home internships, gaining practical experience in Data Science and AI technical support roles. * Premium Activation Courses: All 153 hackathon finalists were granted complimentary access to GUVI's Premium Self-Paced Courses worth Rs.10000/-, unlocking over 750 expert-led courses across domains like Full Stack Development, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity. About Guvi: GUVI (GUVI Geek Network Pvt. Ltd.), an IIT-Madras incubated EdTech company, has been at the forefront of vernacular upskilling since its inception in 2014. Founded by Arun Prakash, GUVI began as a YouTube channel delivering tech tutorials in regional languages and has since grown into a trusted platform empowering over 3.5 million learners globally. Offering industry-relevant tech courses, career programs, and AI-powered learning tools in 19+ regional languages, GUVI bridges the digital skills gap for diverse learners across India and beyond. Over the last decade, GUVI has earned numerous accolades--from setting a Guinness World Record with the AI-for-India initiative to being recognized as South Asia's top EdTech by HolonIQ and Zee Digital. With strategic partnerships including Google for Education, UiPath, TNSDC, and APSSDC, GUVI continues to redefine inclusive education and future-ready tech training. GUVI's mission is to make high-quality tech education accessible and affordable to all, transcending language and socio-economic barriers. In 2022, GUVI was acquired by HCL, further strengthening its capabilities and reach. To learn more, visit:
United News of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
IIT Madras, ESC UK to work on Net Zero innovation, sustainability
Chennai, May 14 (UNI) The IIT Madras Energy Consortium has signed a MoU with Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), a leading UK government-backed innovation Centre supporting the transition to a net-zero energy system, to work on energy innovation and sustainability. This partnership opens new opportunities for cross-border knowledge exchange, applied research, and commercialisation of clean energy technologies, a release from IIT-Madras said on Wednesday. Launched in 2015 by Innovate UK, ESC is part of a network of nine world-leading technology and innovation centres. The Catapult Network fosters collaboration between industry, government, research organisations, academia, and many others to transform great ideas into valuable products and services. The MoU was signed in the IIT Madras campus on Tuesday. IIT-Madras was represented by Prof. Manu Santhanam, Dean (ICSR), Prof. Satya Seshadri, Faculty Head, and Nikhil Tambe CEO - The Energy Consortium. ESC was represented by Mr. Brendan O'Neill- Advisor, Innovator Support and International, with Ms. Babita Sharma- Senior Net Zero Advisor, British High Commission, New Delhi, being present. Highlighting the key aspects of this collaboration, Prof. Satya Seshadri said,'The Energy Consortium was founded with a clear mission, to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge research into scalable, real-world energy solutions. Our vision is to build a dynamic and collaborative ecosystem that brings together academia, industry, and policymakers to address the most pressing energy challenges of our time." "We are particularly focused on fostering international partnerships that enhance innovation and knowledge exchange, while aligning with India's broader sustainability goals. Through these efforts, we aim to be a catalyst in driving the global transition to clean energy and advancing our collective journey toward a net-zero future', he said. Mr. Brendan O'Neill said this collaboration will unlock solutions to key challenges in the decarbonisation of energy and transport systems in the UK, Tamil Nadu and India by bringing together academia, industry, and innovators from both countries to share knowledge and seek out new ways to collaborate. Dr. Nikhil Tambe said the Energy Consortium's central purpose is Accelerating Net Zero by driving a global collaborative effort that is bringing industry, academia and governments together. In the backdrop of the recently announced historic UK-India free trade deal there exists a tremendous opportunity to leverage our mutual strengths and we look forward to harnessing Catapult expertise, he said. Ms. Babita Sharma spoke on 'Strengthening the UK–India Net Zero Alliance'. This collaboration is aimed at facilitating joint innovation programs in renewable energy, smart grids, energy storage, electric mobility, green hydrogen, green ports and maritime and supporting policy and regulatory innovation through joint workshops and studies tailored to Indian and UK context. The MoU will also enable greater access to global innovation networks, especially for Indian startups and researchers, through ESC's connection with UK Catapult centres and funding platforms. This will further strengthen IIT Madras' long-standing collaboration with the UK in the energy sector and reflected the shared commitment between IIT Madras and Energy Systems Catapult UK to advancing clean energy innovation and international partnerships. UNI GV 1600
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
IIT-Madras offers free AI courses through Swayam Plus
Swayam Plus, an initiative from Indian Institute of Technology - Madras has launched free AI courses for students and working professionals. The courses are open to disciplines beyond engineering, including arts, science, commerce. The last date to apply for these courses is May 12. The duration of a course can be from 25 to 45 hours. R. Sarathy, Dean of Swayam Plus coordinator said the courses were aligned to National Credit Framework and could be taken as a credit programme by higher educational institutions in the upcoming academic calendar. The courses aim at making AI accessible to students from disciplines such as arts, science, commerce. The course for physics has materialised the fundamental concepts with AI tools to explore machine learning and neural networks in solving real-world physics problems, included with hands-on labs and interactive applications. Chemistry courses will introduce students to apply AI tools, from predicting molecular structures to modelling chemical reactions by using real-world datasets, Python and SQL. Interested persons may register at More information on the courses can be obtained by writing to pmusp@ Swayam Plus is an initiative of IIT- Madras under the Union Education ministry and hosts over 380 online courses across over 15 sectors.
