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Delhi's cloud-seeding trial put on hold today due to 'low moisture'

The decision came as the second round of cloud seeding trials, which took place on Tuesday, failed due to a lack of moisture

Second cloud seeding trials fail in Delhi: Here's why it didn't work

Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Manindra Agrawal said the latest cloud seeding attempt was "not completely successful" because the clouds lacked enough moisture

Delhi gears up for first cloud seeding experiment to fight air pollution

The experiment, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and the IMD, aims to trigger artificial rainfall and curb worsening air pollution as the capital braces for its peak winter smog season

I did not follow my karma as I feared failure: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra

In an emotional address at IIT-Kanpur, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra shared memories from his student life, challenges in bureaucracy and the value of trust, ethics and courage

Keep learning, question the status quo, RBI Guv Malhotra tells IITians

Never stop questioning the status quo and keep learning because karma largely determines outcomes, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Monday as he went down memory lane and shared his thoughts with IIT students. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, Malhotra also emphasised that trust is the foundation on which any relationship is built, whether it is marriage, friendship, or at the workplace - between the CEO and the employees, or between a company and its consumers. Malhotra recalled his days at IIT Kanpur and sounded nostalgic as he even mentioned his roll number while delivering the address at the 58th convocation of the institute. As a fellow alumnus, roll number 85213, who has experienced life after campus, Malhotra said there are four learnings from his journey -- learning for life, questioning the status quo, pursuing virtuous karma and trust. "Remember that learning is for life. The moment one is not learning, it is a signal that one is not growing; one is not advancing. It is ...

IIT Kanpur alumnus who left Flipkart job for start-up admits to 'struggles'

Bengaluru-based CEO Harsh Pokharna took to social media to share his journey from quitting his job at Flipkart to starting his own company. In his post, he says, "long way to go"

IITs report rise in job offers, international placements in Phase-1

Commenting on the ongoing placement season, Prof Naresh Varma Datla, professor-in-charge, Office of Career Services (OCS) at IIT-D, said that the institute has had a very good start

IIT Kanpur secures over 1,000 offers in first week of placement process

This comes after the legacy IIT revealed that it had recorded 579 offers on the first day of placements through a combination of campus placements and PPOs

IIT Kanpur develops revolutionary tech to make aircraft invisible to radar

The technology has undergone extensive laboratory and field testing between 2019 and 2024, proving its efficacy across diverse conditions

Cloud seeding not feasible in Delhi, says CPCB amid air pollution crisis

The Central Pollution Control Board has said the feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture and reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed. The CPCB shared its observations on a cloud seeding proposal by IIT Kanpur, which aims to combat Delhi's severe air pollution crisis through artificial rainfall. The information was shared in response to a Right to Information query filed by activist Amit Gupta on October 24. According to the CPCB, cloud seeding faces significant challenges due to insufficient moisture in the air and the dependency on pre-existing clouds influenced by Western Disturbances. "As per IIT Kanpur (proponent), the mandatory requirement of successful cloud seeding is the availability of appropriate clouds with enough moisture content (clouds having 50 per cent or higher moisture content). "In northern India, winter clouds are often influenced by Wester

28-year-old PhD student found dead at IIT Kanpur, fourth case in one year

A PhD student at IIT Kanpur died by suicide, marking the fourth such incident in a year; police recovered a suicide note in which the student said that she held herself responsible for her death

IITs Madras, Kanpur find way to recycle waste material from iron ore mining

Iron ore waste known as slime could be better used than discarded, say researchers

From Microsoft to Ola: IIT Delhi's 2024 batch gets 1,050 offers in phase 1

The healthy job offer numbers come at a time when experts have been cautioning about the slowdown in the IT sector

Tata Group company Tejas bags 5G RAN technology in Rs 12 crore deal

Tejas will be paying a Transfer of Technology (ToT) non-exclusive license fee of Rs 12 crore in multiple instalments based on technical milestones

IIT-Kanpur sees 891 offers; Microsoft, RIL, Goldman among top recruiters

The recruiters span different sectors including consultancy, information technology (IT), software, infrastructure, electronics, and manufacturing among others

Infosys Science Foundation announces Infosys Prize 2023 in six categories

The Infosys Prize holds significance as many of the past awardees have gone on to win international accolades

DPCC chairman stopped study to ascertain pollution sources in Delhi: Rai

The Delhi government's first-of-its-kind study to determine pollution sources in the national capital has been halted unilaterally on the orders of Delhi Pollution Control Committee Chairman (DPCC) Ashwani Kumar, alleged city Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday. In a press conference, Rai said the Delhi Cabinet had approved the study proposal in July 2021 and signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur in October 2022. "The estimated cost was over Rs 12 crore. The Delhi government had released Rs 10 lakh to IIT Kanpur for the procurement of necessary equipment," he said. The minister claimed that Ashwani Kumar, who took up the role of DPCC chairman in December, made a file note earlier this year, expressing concerns about the "substantial expenses associated with the study". Following several meetings with IIT Kanpur scientists, Kumar issued orders on October 18 to stop the release of the remaining funds to IIT Kanpur, effectively cancelling the study, Rai said. "It's very unfortunate t

ICAR-IARI signs pact with IIT Kanpur to support incubators, startups

Agriculture research body ICAR-IARI has signed an agreement with IIT Kanpur to support incubators and startups. "A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Pusa Krishi, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute here and Start-up Incubation & Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur," an official statement said. Pusa Krishi is a special-purpose initiative of ICAR-IARI (Indian Council of Agricultural Research Indian Agricultural Research Institute). It is an agri-innovation hub transforming agriculture through entrepreneurship and innovation. The MoU was signed virtually by Viswanathan Chinnusamy, Joint Director (Research) IARI and Professor Ankush Sharma, Department of Electrical Engineering, SIIC IIT Kanpur. Through this pact, both sides will provide vital support to incubators and startups, fostering their growth and success. Pusa Krishi and SIIC IIT expressed their commitment to explore and establish further collaborations to drive advancements and innovations .

Top 10 epicenters make 80% of total cybercrime in India, says report

The study, released by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur-incubated Future Crime Research Foundation, revealed alarming trends - especially pertaining to financial frauds

Jupiter ropes in Swiggy's Anuj Rathi as chief product and marketing officer

With over 18 years of experience, the IIT-Kanpur graduate brings extensive knowledge and insights from his tenures at leading companies such as Swiggy, Flipkart, and Walmart