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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIIT-A celebrates 27th foundation day with cultural events
Prayagraj: The 27th foundation day of Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) was celebrated in a grand manner at the institute on Tuesday. The programme was inaugurated by the director of the institute, Prof Mukul Sharad Sutaone, by planting a tree on the institute campus. He outlined the institute development plan (IDP), identifying five key action points. The plan emphasises expansion of infrastructure, including academic, residential, and environmental facilities, along with the creation of a multi-faceted research park focusing on incubation, innovation, and leadership. He stressed that these action points would position IIIT Allahabad as a leader in academic excellence, research innovation, and global collaboration. Prof AK Tripathi of IT, BHU, and Achyuta Mohan Das of ISKCON motivated the students with their inspirational speeches. Renowned poets from across the country mesmerised the audience with their captivating and thought-provoking verses. The event added cultural grandeur to institute's celebrations, blending literary charm with the festive spirit of the Foundation Day. A large number of eminent personalities, including students, were present at the kavi sammelan. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
IIIT-A to celebrate its foundation day today
Prayagraj: The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) will celebrate its 27th foundation day on August 12 with a series of cultural, academic, and community-oriented programmes on the campus. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The day's events will commence with a tree plantation drive near the lecture theatre building. This will be followed by the lighting of the lamp by dignitaries to mark the beginning of celebrations in the main auditorium. A special session titled 'IIIT-A: Past, Present and Future' will be jointly presented by Prof Sutaone and dean IPR Prof Shekhar Verma, highlighting the institute's remarkable journey, current achievements, and future vision. Guest lectures will be delivered by Prof AK Tripathi from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, and Achyuta Mohan Das from ISKCON, who will share insights from their respective fields and experiences. The celebrations will also feature vibrant performances by the music and the literary society of the institute, including poetry recitations by students. The evening will conclude with the much-awaited Akhil Bharatiya Kavi Sammelan.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vedic maths, Kautilya's Arthashastra to be included in IIIT-A's minor course
Prayagraj: The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT A) has introduced a new minor course, 'Indian Knowledge System', in BTech with the aim of connecting India's rich educational and cultural heritage to the higher education system. A minor course in BTech is a focused area of study within a different engineering or non-engineering discipline, taken in addition to the student's major. It allows students to gain additional knowledge and skills in a specific field, complementing their primary BTech degree. Essentially, it's a specialisation within a field outside of the student's main major. The institute has taken the initiative for the session 2025-26 under the new education policy. In the new course, students will study the history of Indian civilization in the third semester, Vedic mathematics in the fourth semester, Kautilya's economics in the fifth semester, Panin's grammar in the sixth semester and linguistics and ancient Indian architecture in the seventh semester. On selecting this minor, students will earn a total of 15 points at the rate of three credit points in each semester. It will start from the third semester and taught until the seventh semester. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The structure of the course will be such that students will be able to learn Vedic mathematics formulas, numerical methods, reasoning and fast calculation techniques. On the other hand, subjects like governance, diplomacy, finance management and strategic thinking will be understood in depth through Kautilya's arthashastra (economics). "In a world where computers are based on mathematical algorithms, the Vedic mathematics course was introduced to speed up calculations. This increases the thinking ability of students. It is our ancient language, and students can learn it easily," said dean academic (IIIT-A), Manish Goswami. Each course is worth a certain number of credit points, which is determined by various criteria including student workload, learning outcomes, and contact hours. Usually, the more work and effort a student puts into a course, the more credits that course has. On passing the course, the student gets full credit points, and on failing, zero.
