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An uphill task called examination

Cracking an entrance examination for the Indian Institute of Technology has always been an uphill task. The kind of pressure – both from parents and teachers – the students have to put up with, the amount of hard work needed and the huge burden of expectations they have to live up to are some of the things that everyone who has appeared for an IIT entrance paper would know.

A bunch of young people who have studied at some of the top institutions of the country have captured this pre-entrance experience of students through a new play, Padai, Masti aur Woh.

The play has been conceptualised by the alumni of Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi.

More : hindu.com

Related News from IIT

E-Learning Project To Be Launched Soon

Students of state-run technical institutes will now have direct access to prominent faculties of the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) from the coming session. The state technical education department has decided to introduce the promising e- learning project in five technical institutes from the coming session. The IIT-K would not only provide technical assistance in the project, but its faculties would give lectures to students of these five institutes through e-learning at regular intervals. A decision to this effect was taken during a meeting held in Lucknow on June 14. Secretary (technical education) PK Jha had presided over the meeting.

The architecture of Brand IIT

The architecture of Brand IIT IIT has become a globally recognised brand these days. Branding principles can be applied to it. There are four steps to enhancing brands in general. First is to define it, second to sharply articulate its distinctive feature, third is to develop a brand plan and fourth is to define how to implement it. It is useful to recall the circumstances in which it was born, and subsequently nurtured. Although the Nalini Ranjan Sarkar Committee had submitted its report in 1946, it was after independence that action was taken on the report. More : inhome.rediff.com

Colonial Downs Entering A Brave New World

While preparations are being made for the 2007 celebration commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Colonial Downs officials are looking forward to experiencing their own “new world” this summer when the Virginia racetrack opens today for live racing. First race post time is 5 pm. at the New Kent track. Instead of taking to arms, Colonial purchased its right to self-management last fall when it acquired the Maryland-Virginia Racing Circuit for $10 million and then extinguished it. Under the previous management agreement, the Maryland Jockey Club managed Colonial. Members of Colonial’s new management team include Iain Woolnough as general manager

IIT to be Setup between Bihta and Koilwar

IIT to be Setup between Bihta and Koilwar The state government has decided to allot 500 acres of land between Bihta and Koilwar to set up the branch of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur branch, sources in Patna said on Monday. The area identified for the IIT campus is easily accessible by road and is less than 50 kilometers from Patna airport. A visit from the Central Human Resources Ministry and IIT Kanpur officials is expected soon and once the area selected is approved by them, the government will initiate steps to acquire the land, sources said. More : patnadaily.com

Seminar on Surface Transportation

An international exposition-cum-seminar on 'Surface Transportation - Emerging opportunity and technology' will be held here from August 17 to 19. Announcing this at a press conference, K E Raghunathan, Chairman, All India Manufacturers Organisation, which is organising the event with IIT-Madras, said around 250 delegates and 100 exhibitors will participate in the event. Malaysia would be the partner country for the seminar and China for the exhibition. Job fair, partner sourcing, auction of used machinery and sale of reconditioned machinery will also be conducted during the event. At the end of the third day's programme, a roadmap will be prepared

Showing Up Does Not, But Virginia Derby Draws 12

Showing Up Does Not, But Virginia Derby Draws 12 Although the winner of the $1 million Colonial Turf Cup isnt showing up for Saturdays $1 million Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) at Colonial Downs, the field includes plenty in its 12-horse field including two Triple Crown starters -- Steppenwolfer and Seaside Retreat -- and four Turf Cup returnees; Kip Deville (2nd), Go Between (3rd), Roman Dynasty (4th) and Yates Black Cat (8th). Trainer Barclay Tagg has passed on bringing the Turf Cup winner considering the three-week period between the twin turf tests too close for Showing Up. Kip Deville almost stole the show in

India : IITs PCM coated fabric valuable in extreme climates

India : IITs PCM coated fabric valuable in extreme climates Its a moment of glory for the IITs Department of Textile Technology as the research team has developed a Phase Change Material (PCM). Tiny salt like grains, the materials, when coated on fabrics, emit warmth in winter and absorb heat in summer. This could offer perfect clothing in the extreme climates. The application of PCM coated fibre for the fighter pilots clothing will be one of its significant applications. Such suits defy the gravitational force and can withstand extreme temperatures. More : fibre2fashion.com

IBM, IIT Join Hands To Develop Future Technology

Catching them young is the new mantra of US-based software giant, IBM—it has lined up one of largest investment plans by any multinational for India. The American infotech giant said on Thursday it has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Powai to write software which will help students to understand new technologies better and give IBM access to highly talented labour. ‘‘Students need to continuously develop their skills to work on new and innovative technologies. With this, IBM will enable students to be a part of the technology ready work-force,’’ said Harish Grama, vice president of Bangalore-based

Innovators Network bringing Bangalore entrepreneurs together

Innovators Network bringing Bangalore entrepreneurs together An industry-wide Innovators Network was launched to connect the entrepreneurs of the city at a recently concluded Innovation Workshop at IIM Bangalore. The Innovators Network envisages fulfilling the longstanding need of entrepreneurs and innovators who wanted a platform for frequent interaction and seek guidance from successful role models in innovation space in industry. The network will be supported by Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) IIM Bangalore, IIT Delhi Alumni Association - Bangalore Chapter, Proteans Software Solutions, Erehwon Innovation Consulting and alumni of IITs and IIMs all of whom have given their commitment

From research labs to the market

From research labs to the market If a group of scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have their way, people could soon be driving in a hydrogen fuel cell-powered mini car that could double up as a power generator. Thats not all. Thanks to their research efforts, people could also be growing vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato and onion, in inaccessible, high altitude and snow-bound regions of the country. The DRDO-Reva hybrid vehicle combines a car built by Bangalore-based Reva Electric Car Company with a fuel cell developed by DRDO scientists. Running it could cost as little as 40