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How did Indian Railways engineer make it to SpaceX? Story charms internet

The Internet is seeking inspiration from a mechanical engineer, Sanjeev Sharma, the IIT Roorkee graduate. He is currently working for Elon Musk's SpaceX and his LinkedIn profile went viral

DPR for Joshimath reconstruction to finish; town to be 100% safe: Official

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for reconstruction work to be carried out in land subsidence-hit Jyotirmath (Joshimath) is almost complete and will be sent to the Centre for approval this month after being examined by IIT-Roorkee. The information was given by Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey and Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman at a meeting with the affected people in Jyotirmath on Tuesday. The DPR for sewerage, drainage, drain improvement and protection works in Jyotirmath is almost complete. After being examined by IIT-Roorkee, the DPR will be sent to the government of India, they said. The officials said Jyotirmath will be 100 per cent safe after the completion of the sewerage, drainage and drain construction work in the town and the toe-protection work on the banks of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers in Vishnu Prayag, they said. Conceding a demand of the residents, the Garhwal commissioner said a disaster rehabilitation office would be set up in ..

GATE 2025 registration begins today, here's how to apply and other details

The GATE 2025 registration process starts today; the last date to apply is September 26, 2024. The examination will take place on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025

TPDDL, IIT-Roorkee sign MoU for development of energy saving solutions

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL) on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with IIT-Roorkee to conduct research and develop solutions for optimal use of energy. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between TPDDL CEO Ganesh Srinivasan and M K Singhal, Head of Department, Hydro and Renewable Energy at IIT Roorkee. "TPDDL and IIT Roorkee signed a MoU to research and develop pioneering solutions for optimal use of energy, leading to greener and sustainable future through its Urja Arpan initiative," the company said in a statement. The collaboration with IIT Roorkee signifies a harmonious blend of our experience and their academic brilliance, fostering a fertile ground for... pioneering research papers and inventive ideas within the realm of Urja Arpan, Srinivasan said. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Delhi government.

CEED, UCEED 2024: Registration process to end today at official website

The UCEED 2024 and CEED 2024 admit cards will be uploaded on the official website on January 5, 2024 and the test will be conducted on January 21, 2024. Registration to end today

Servotech Power Systems, IIT-Roorkee enter pact to develop e-chargers

Servotech Power Systems Ltd (SPSL) on Wednesday said it has inked an agreement with IIT-Roorkee to develop onboard e-chargers for battery-operated two-, three- and four-wheelers. Another pact with the premier institute aims to develop rectifier units that find applications through imports, SPSL said in a statement. "SPSL has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with IIT Roorkee to develop state-of-the-art rectifier units for CCS2 chargers and onboard EV chargers for two, three and four-wheelers," the statement said. The rectifier unit is an integral component of the CCS2 (combined charging system) charger that is currently imported and the collaboration will boost domestic manufacturing capabilities and promote the growth of the domestic EV industry. Onboard chargers for electric vehicles are compact and lightweight chargers designed to be mounted directly on the two-, three- and four-wheelers, eliminating the need for a separate charger. "The company will now be ...

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates G20 Imapct Summit at IIT-Roorkee

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated the "G20 Impact Summit: Unleashing the Potentials" at IIT-Roorkee, saying the event comes at a momentous occasion as India presides over the influential bloc. "This unique opportunity allows our nation to share its success stories with the global community and attract international businesses seeking to explore new investment destinations," Dhami said. The summit's primary objective is to unleash the potential for impactful change by fostering meaningful discussions, promoting collaboration and facilitating knowledge-sharing among students, researchers and innovators from diverse sectors, he said. By bringing together some of the brightest minds from institutions such as IISc, IITs, NITs, IIMs and several national law schools, the event aims to infuse a 'nation first' attitude, Dhami added.

IIT Roorkee submits probe report over bridge collapse in Bihar's Bhagalpur

The Bihar government is facing huge criticism following the bridge collapse. It has suspended an executive engineer of Khagaria as well

IIT Roorkee announces development of low-cost solar cells by researchers

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee on Tuesday announced that its researchers have successfully developed high-quality, efficient, and low-cost perovskite solar cells

New research centre at IIT Roorkee for futuristic defence tech requirements

Keeping in tune with India's mission for technological upgradation and self-reliance in the defence sector, the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has approved a new research centre at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee).The facility will be known as 'DRDO Industry Academia-Centre of Excellence' (DIA-CoE) at IIT Roorkee. This has also been intimated in a seminar on Atmaanirbharta in Defence R & D held at the recent DefExpo 2022, India, at Gandhinagar, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.It was announced that Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with its vision and new role towards nation-building has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with six IITs including IIT Roorkee.Prof. Vipul Rastogi, Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee was present to acknowledge the MoU exchange with DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamath at the DefExpo. Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Director General Technology Management

IIT Roorkee student bags record salary package at Rs 2.15 crore

A student of IIT (Roorkee) has bagged Rs 2.15 crore package per annum offer from a multinational firm in the placement drive.

At Rs 2.15 crore, IIT Roorkee bags highest international salary

IIT Roorkee scored with highest domestic offers for three students: ranging from Rs 1.30 cr to Rs 1.80 cr, with 11 students getting a Rs 1 cr-plus salary package

IIT Roorkee launches seven new academic programmes in technology

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has launched seven new academic programmes to cater to the rising demand for new-age technologies, Department of Science and Technology said on Monday.

Ashok Soota-promoted SKAN research trust grants Rs 20 cr to IIT Roorkee

Proceeds will be used to fund an Institute Chair Professorship and three fellowships; institute is also setting up a wet lab

A timeless language

Science and technology may be able to do what the arts could not for Sanskrit

Optiver makes highest international offer of Rs 1.39 crore pa at IIT Bombay

Microsoft, Texas Instruments among top recruiters at IITs in terms of offers

Vehant Technologies beats Covid-19 blues with AI-powered products

Known to be a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions, the start-up has sensed an opportunity in the 'colossal crisis'.

IIT Roorkee to research on identifying antiviral for treating Covid-19

The objective of the study is to identify antiviral molecules to combat Covid-19 and expedite the process of identification of drugs through an in-silico approach

Robots to stethoscope: Institutes, start-ups develop tech to fight Covid-19

IIT Roorkee and Kanpur have developed low-cost portable ventilators

Uttarakhand declares coronavirus an epidemic; shuts colleges, cinema halls

The decision was taken at a meeting of the state council of ministers in Dehradun late on Saturday night