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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
IIT-Kanpur joins hands with CSJMU to combat digital threats
Lucknow/Kanpur: The C3iHub at IIT-Kanpur has partnered with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF) to launch a vocational course to equip students with essential cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills. This course will cover cybercrime and cyber hygiene, system security, malware analysis, network security, cryptography, cyber terrorism, social media threats, identity theft, personal data leak, women's and children's online safety, dark web, cyber terrorism and illegal activities. It will be delivered entirely online and in Hindi, making it accessible to a broad student base. Customised virtual labs will provide students with real-world, practical experience. A key highlight is the inclusion of expert-led webinars featuring professionals from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs' I4C (Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre), and other renowned cybersecurity specialists. Under this collaboration, C3iHub will design and deliver the curriculum while CSJMIF will provide the platform and technical infrastructure for course deployment. The initiative aims to reach up to 1 lakh students, contributing significantly to India's cybersecurity capacity-building efforts. Speaking on the occasion, IIT-K director Prof Manindra Agrawal said: "The expert-led content will focus on basic aspects of cybersecurity and will be delivered in Hindi for easy understanding."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
IIT-K joins hands with CSJMU to check digi threats
Lucknow/Kanpur: The C3iHub at IIT-Kanpur has partnered with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF) to launch a vocational course to equip students with essential cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills. This course will cover cybercrime and cyber hygiene, system security, malware analysis, network security, cryptography, cyber terrorism, social media threats, identity theft, personal data leak, women's and children's online safety, dark web, cyber terrorism and illegal activities. It will be delivered entirely online and in Hindi, making it accessible to a broad student base. Customised virtual labs will provide students with real-world, practical experience. A key highlight is the inclusion of expert-led webinars featuring professionals from UP and Uttarakhand Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs' I4C (Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre), and other renowned cybersecurity specialists. Under the collaboration, C3iHub will design and deliver the curriculum while CSJMIF will provide the platform and technical infrastructure for course deployment. The initiative aims to reach up to 1 lakh students, contributing significantly to India's cybersecurity capacity-building efforts. IIT-K director Prof Manindra Agrawal said: "The expert-led content will focus on basic aspects of cybersecurity."
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Kanpur's C3iHub invites applications for cybersecurity startup incubation programme
Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur's C3iHub launched applications for the seventh cohort of its flagship Cybersecurity Startup Incubation Programme which is being launched in collaboration with the institute's Technology Business Incubator, FIRST (Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology). It offers selected startups a funding opportunity of Rs 30 lakh over two years, comprising a Rs 20 lakh grant and Rs 10 lakh equity-based fellowship. With this initiative, C3iHub continues its mandate of accelerating deep-tech innovation in cybersecurity and allied areas, and supporting startups that are building strategic technology solutions for national security and global resilience. C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), funded by the department of science and technology (DST), Govt of India. Through the Cohort VII programme, C3iHub is seeking to identify and support early-stage startups working on new-age challenges in cybersecurity, including mobile security and mobile forensics, automotive security, privacy-enhancing technologies, threat intelligence, large language model (LLM) security, AI-ML security, and supply chain security. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Manindra Agrawal, director, IIT Kanpur said, "At IIT Kanpur, we are committed to advancing India's cybersecurity landscape through cutting-edge research, deep-tech innovation, and impactful entrepreneurship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo C3iHub's seventh startup cohort reflects this vision by nurturing ventures working at the forefront of cybersecurity" Selected startups will receive structured mentoring, access to IIT Kanpur's research and testing facilities, support for product development and pilot deployments, and the opportunity to connect with industry, academia, and strategic agencies. The program is designed not only to provide financial assistance but also to foster sustainable and scalable growth for cybersecurity ventures, from lab to market. Eligible applicants must be Indian-registered startups, preferably less than three years old, with at least one full-time founder. The selection process will include an initial screening of submitted proposals followed by a pitch presentation before a domain expert committee. Startups will be evaluated based on the novelty and strategic relevance of their product idea, technological readiness, team capability, and growth potential.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
7 Indian origin mathematicians in the US: Where did they study?
Manjul Bhargava, Manindra Agrawal, S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan, and Sanjeev Arora. In the field of mathematics, several Indian-origin scholars have made lasting contributions while being associated with institutions in the US. These mathematicians have shaped diverse areas ranging from number theory and statistics to optimisation and computational complexity. Their academic journeys and institutional affiliations reflect the global nature of mathematical research. Seven mathematicians of Indian origin who have worked or are working in the US are highlighted below, focusing on where they studied and their key academic contributions. Harish-Chandra Mehrotra Harish-Chandra Mehrotra (1923–1983) was born in Kanpur, India. He pursued his doctoral studies at Cambridge University under the supervision of Paul Dirac. He later became a prominent figure at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, US. His principal contribution was in representation theory and harmonic analysis on semisimple Lie groups. He developed the Harish-Chandra transform, a critical tool in the study of Lie groups. In 1953, he was awarded the Bôcher Memorial Prize by the American Mathematical Society. Although considered for the Fields Medal, he did not receive it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao (1920–2023) was born in Karnataka, India. He pursued his education at Cambridge University, where he laid the groundwork for many contributions in statistics. His most recognised achievements include the Cramer-Rao Bound and the Rao-Blackwell Theorem, both of which are central to estimation theory. He also worked extensively on orthogonal arrays. Later in his career, he was based in the US, where he received the US National Medal of Science. He was also a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan. Narendra Karmarkar Narendra Karmarkar (born 1958) was born in India and earned a degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. He obtained his PhD in the US, following which he developed the well-known Karmarkar's algorithm during his tenure at AT&T Bell Laboratories. This algorithm marked a major advancement in linear programming by offering a polynomial-time method that was more efficient for large-scale problems than the simplex method. His work earned him the John von Neumann Theory Prize in 1989. Manjul Bhargava Manjul Bhargava (born 1974) was born in Canada to Indian parents and grew up in the US. He studied and now teaches at Princeton University. Bhargava's contributions to number theory include a new interpretation of Gauss's composition law and major work on quadratic forms and elliptic curves. He became the first mathematician of Indian origin to receive the Fields Medal in 2014. Manindra Agrawal Manindra Agrawal (born 1966) was born in India and earned his academic credentials from IIT Kanpur. While his most acclaimed work—the AKS primality test—was developed in collaboration with others in India, he has also been a visiting scholar and collaborator at institutions in the US. The AKS algorithm provided the first deterministic polynomial-time method for testing whether a number is prime. SR Srinivasa Varadhan SR Srinivasa Varadhan (born 1940) was born in Chennai, India. He completed his PhD at the Indian Statistical Institute before moving to the US, where he joined the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University in 1966. His work in probability theory, especially large deviation theory, has had applications in multiple fields including physics and finance. He received the Abel Prize in 2007. Sanjeev Arora Sanjeev Arora (born 1968) was born in India and received his PhD (1994) from the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently a professor at Princeton University. His research spans approximation algorithms and computational complexity, including key work on the PCP theorem and learning algorithms. He has been awarded the Gödel Prize twice for his contributions to computer science. These mathematicians represent a diverse and impactful group whose academic roots span prestigious institutions in India, the UK, and the US Their careers reflect the transnational character of mathematical scholarship and research excellence. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
IIT-Kanpur's SATHEE to conduct live JEE/NEET free classes in govt schools in UTs
Lucknow/Kanpur: In a groundbreaking initiative, the Ministry of Education's flagship program SATHEE, spearheaded by IIT-Kanpur, has launched live JEE and NEET coaching classes to unlock the potential of Classes 11 and 12 students in govt schools of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu. Building on the successful orientation of over 200 science teachers earlier this year, this pioneering effort aims to provide high-quality, free coaching to students preparing for India's most competitive entrance exams. With smart classroom infrastructure in place, live classes commenced on July 8 during regular school hours, empowering students to unlock their full potential and pursue their academic dreams. These sessions are delivered by experienced faculty and mentors from IITs and AIIMS, offering expert-led academic guidance to students. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the UT Directorate of Education, which has been instrumental in building local capacity and enabling digital learning frameworks. Prof. Manindra Agrawal, director, IIT-K, said, "We are committed to leveraging technology to make quality education accessible to every student, regardless of their background or geography. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Boost Your Online Presence Today [Join Now] Undo SATHEE is a step in that direction, bringing structured, expert-led preparation for JEE and NEET into classrooms across the country." Led by Rahul Garg, EdTech director at SATHEE, the orientation provided educators with a comprehensive walkthrough of the platform's features and teaching methodologies. Educators were trained to use SATHEE's live and recorded lectures, mock tests, personalized learning tools, and multilingual content to better support students preparing for highly competitive national entrance exams.
