Middle-Class IITians and Engineers from Regional Colleges Write Their Own Success Stories in US
Anil Menon, one of the senior most officers at Ciscso, described education as his salvation and only security that nobody could take away from him. He lived typical middle-class days while growing up in Mumbai. In fact, middle class upbringing with emphasis on education has been part of many successful Indians like him. Satya Nadella, […]
Of Women and Mainstream Mediaâ€â€2 BITSians and an ISB Alumnus Bringing Real Life Heroes Together
Three women from different walks of life have recently achieved a critical milestone in mainstream media with their remarkable social experiments. Anuradha Kedia-Parekh is the founder of The Better India (TBI), a positive news organization. On the other hand, Aarti Mohan leads The Alternative (TA), a media platform for social impact, while Megha Ghosh is […]
Brand IIT No Longer With Aam Aadmi Partyâ€â€Kejriwal Gets an Agonizing Blow
This election season is proving to be the most unpredictable of all time with a string of unusual shocks cropping up out of the blue. The latest to send shockwaves in the political world is the news of IITs no longer providing its support to Aam Aadmi Party. In the aftermath of this big vicious […]
An IITian’s Tipsy Journey to Crack Amazon’s Interview
A very good friend of mine was pursuing computer science at one of IITs with a CGPA of 9.8+. Although he had eyes set on higher studies after graduation, he had jobs in mind as a back-up option. He was quite sure of getting 12 lpa along with a lucrative job offer during the first […]
Demystifying the Mysteries of an Old Battleâ€â€why are all School Toppers Flocking to BITS Pilani?
The battle of supremacy between IITs and BITS-Pilani dates back to days they were founded. Despite their equal contribution in shaping up the modern image of the country, both have drawn long debated comparisons at one point or another. According to official data revealed recently, most engineering aspirants in India have chosen BITS Pilani for […]
Bansals and IITs Prove Lethal Combination in E-Commerceâ€â€Control 85% of Entire E-Tailing Industry
Gone are the days when the term ‘Bansal’ would draw its reputation mainly from coaching classes in Kota, Rajasthan. The term has gone global in the last decade and now rules the fate of India’s e-commerce industry. Deemed as trailblazers of Indian e-commerce industry today, 5 young Bansals from India have even taken on global […]
IIT-Guwahati Joins IITs' Suicide Club
Students of IIT-Guwahati woke up to tragic news on Tuesday in the campus. Its 22 year old student, S.M. Shohaib, committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan at around 7.30 am in the morning. S.M. Shohaib hailed from Bhabla in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. He was a bright second year […]
What are the best strategies to prepare for an interview at Google?
Landing a lucrative job at the world’s top search engine giant Google is like a dream come true for many engineers. But with the big brand name of a firm comes the ordeal of cracking a tough job interview, which, of course, is as hard as cracking Da Vinci Codes. Don’t fret! Smart preparation is […]
IIT-Bombay Gives Away the Distinguished Alumnus Awards During its Foundation Day
One of the most prestigious institutions of science and technology in India, IIT-Bombay, marked its 55th founder’s day on Monday amid celebrations and award-giving ceremony. During the event, awards were bestowed to its alumni across generations. Professor Spenta Wadia, Director International Center for Theoretical Sciences of Tata Institute of Fundmental Research, presented the distinguished alumnus […]
Now Smart Canes for the Visually Challengedâ€â€an IIT-Delhi Initiative
Marking a history once again is IIT-Delhi, which in association with Chennai-based Phoenix Medical Systems, is all geared up to introduce Smart Cane for the visually challenged in a few months. The innovation of Smart Cane comes in the wake of a huge smart-device flood ripping through markets. Priced at Rs. 2000, Smart Cane is […]