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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Bombay to open 1st international centre in Japan
MUMBAI: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is all set to make its international debut in Japan. It will have its centre by next year in the land of cherry blossoms. While IIT Delhi and IIT Madras have planted their flags in Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar, IIT Bombay has chosen the path of partnership, tying up with a reputed institute rather than going solo. Teaming up with govt-backed Tohoku University , the Powai institute will establish a joint centre, blending Japanese innovation with Indian intellect. The first programmes roll out next year, starting with a joint PhD. "This is our first venture abroad, and by next year, we will begin with a joint PhD programme," said IIT Bombay director Prof Shireesh Kedare. "MTech courses will follow soon after." As IIT Bombay gathers its intellectual arsenal for this eastward adventure, IITB board chairman Sharad Saraf called the move "pathbreaking". "This isn't just about sharing classrooms," he said. "It's a bridge—one that will not only strengthen the deep-rooted friendship between India and Japan but also unlock corridors into Japan's formidable industries and pioneering research labs." Plans for this cross-continental centre have gathered momentum since IITB signed an MoU in Japan last month. Currently, around 1,600 Indians study in Japan—a number experts predict will soon expand alongside this partnership. Japanese firms too pick up students from the IITB centre. "We believe both IITB and Tohoku bring unique strengths to the table. Together, we will only grow stronger," Saraf said. Professor Kedare added, "It's the perfect symphony—Japanese hardware meets Indian software. And in that harmony, both sides will thrive." While IITB and Tohoku will offer degrees with research as a strong component, there is currently no plan to offer undergraduate programmes.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-B to open 1st international campus in Japan
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is all set to make its international debut in Japan. It will have its campus by next year in the land of cherry blossoms. While IIT Delhi and IIT Madras have planted their flags in Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar, IIT Bombay has chosen the path of partnership, tying up with a reputed institute rather than going solo. Teaming up with govt-backed Tohoku University , the Powai institute will establish a joint campus, blending Japanese innovation with Indian intellect. The first programmes roll out next year, starting with a joint PhD. "This is our first venture abroad, and by next year, we will begin with a joint PhD programme," said IIT Bombay director Prof Shireesh Kedare. "MTech courses will follow soon after." As IIT Bombay gathers its intellectual arsenal for this eastward adventure, IITB board chairman Sharad Saraf called the move "pathbreaking". "This isn't just about sharing classrooms," he said. "It's a bridge—one that will not only strengthen the deep-rooted friendship between India and Japan but also unlock corridors into Japan's formidable industries and pioneering research labs." Plans for this cross-continental campus have gathered momentum since IITB signed an MoU in Japan last month. Currently, around 1,600 Indians study in Japan—a number experts predict will soon expand alongside this partnership. Japanese firms too pick up students from the IITB campus. "We believe both IITB and Tohoku bring unique strengths to the table. Together, we will only grow stronger," Saraf said. Professor Kedare added, "It's the perfect symphony—Japanese hardware meets Indian software. And in that harmony, both sides will thrive." While IITB and Tohoku will offer degrees with research as a strong component, there is currently no plan to offer undergraduate programmes.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Tribal hamlet challenges eviction notice issued by IIT-Bombay
MUMBAI: The gram sabha of Bhangsila Adivasi Gaon served a legal notice on Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) last month in response to an eviction notice served on them in January. The IITB notice, referring to a Bombay high court order of Jan 2, 2025, states the tribals are in unauthorised and illegal occupation of land (Survey No. 22 and CTS No. 67) and asserted the land is owned by IIT-B. It warned the tribals of forcible eviction as per law for failure to vacate. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Bhangsila pada, comprising 90 tribal homes, is part of Aarey Colony and abuts Vihar Lake. The tribal hamlet is across the road from the rear side of the IIT-B campus, with BMC's water pipelines on either side of the road. To access the hamlet, one has to duck under the pipeline. Meena Raote, sarpanch of Bhangsila Gaon, said they are the sixth generation residing on the land. They have documents, including school leaving certificates of ancestors who studied in the local BMC schools, and their ID cards as many worked in BMC. Around 33 of them received certificates certifying their Adivasi status, while another 45 are now being asked by the Mulund tehsildar to produce more documents as proof of being tribals. Kisan Kolekar said they are being asked to go to Mira Road, where they are being provided SRA flats. "This is our home. Why should we move elsewhere? We are not slum dwellers. Why should we be treated as encroachers?" he asked. Rajashree Parab said their toilets have been demolished, and they are forced to answer nature's call in the open and at night. "There are leopards in the area, and we face a daily threat to life." In 2011, IITB was given this land by MMRDA in lieu of land surrendered for the widening of JVLR. In their legal notice, the sabha said they have been subjected to repeated eviction notices since 2011 despite being in continuous possession of the land since the British era. The tribals claim to have made multiple representations to various govt authorities seeking redressal but to no effect. The legal notice to IIT-B states the institute's actions as "wholly untenable in law" and demands its withdrawal. An IIT-B spokesperson said, "We are acting as per court order and are offering homes for rehabilitation." The sabha's notice says the court order does not apply to them.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIT Bombay receives ₹100 cr donation towards hostel infrastructure
MUMBAI: Nakul Aggarwal and Ritesh Arora, cofounders of BrowserStack, a cloud web and mobile testing platform, pledged ₹100 crore to their alma mater Indian Insititute of Technology Bombay (IITB) on Tuesday. The contribution aims to upgrade student housing facilities and transform the residential experience for students on campus. Both Aggarwal and Arora graduated from IITB in 2006 with B Tech degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. Since then, they have gained international recognition as technology entrepreneurs and leaders focused on innovation and solving global challenges. Part of the donation comes through BrowserStack's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program committed to nurturing India's brightest minds through education and innovation. A statement issued by IITB said the donation will primarily be utilised towards two infrastructure initiatives -- the complete reconstruction of Hostel 6, where both Aggarwal and Arora lived during their undergraduate years and Project Evergreen, a large-scale effort to modernize Hostels 7, 8, and 21. These upgrades are part of the institute's mission to enhance hostel infrastructure and accommodate 14,000 students in a modern and inclusive campus environment. Arora, who is also the CEO of BrowserStack, reflected on the impact of IITB's environment on their journey towards building their company into a global tech leader. 'Through this contribution, we're not just rebuilding hostels but also investing in environments where the next generation of tech leaders can collaborate, ideate, and push boundaries,' he said. Aggarwal, the company's CTO, spoke about the personal connection to the project. He said, 'My journey from Hostel 6 to building a global tech company showed me how powerful the right environment is for nurturing innovation. This contribution is personal for us. We're simply giving back to the institution that showed us what's possible when talent meets opportunity.' Professor Shireesh Kedare, director, IIT Bombay said that this support will significantly enhance the living and learning environment for students on campus. 'This generous gesture by Nakul Aggarwal and Ritesh Arora exemplifies the spirit of giving back that our alumni community upholds. We are immensely proud of their achievements and grateful for their unwavering commitment to IIT Bombay.' BrowserStack, a leading software testing platform, powers over two million tests daily across 19 global data centres.
