IIT-Kharagpur and University of Bayreuth Unite for Sustainable Innovation In a significant move towards fostering sustainable technologies and deep-tech innovation, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has partnered with Germany’s University of Bayreuth. This collaboration aims to establish an Indo-German Centre of Excellence on Innovation, designed to bridge the innovation ecosystems of both nations….
IIT Kharagpur and University of Bayreuth Collaborate to Establish Indo-German Centre of Excellence on Innovation The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and the University of Bayreuth in Germany have joined forces to establish an Indo-German Centre of Excellence on Innovation. This collaboration aims to foster research, innovation, and academic exchange between the two institutions,…
IIT-Kharagpur and German University Alliance: A New Era of Collaboration The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has recently entered into a significant partnership with a prominent German university, marking a milestone in academic collaboration between India and Germany. This alliance aims to foster joint research initiatives, facilitate student exchanges, and enhance academic opportunities for…
“Hire Attractive People”: Indian-Origin Start-Up Founders Face Racial Trolling In a troubling incident that highlights the ongoing issue of racial trolling in the tech industry, two Indian-origin entrepreneurs, Varun Vummadi and Esha Manideep, have come under fire following the announcement of their startup, Giga, securing $61 million in funding. Both graduates of the prestigious Indian…
IIT Grad Who Rejected Stanford to Build a $61 Million AI Startup: A Look at Varun Vummadi’s Education and Career Defying lucrative offers, IIT Kharagpur graduate Varun Vummadi co-founded Giga, an AI startup that is transforming enterprise customer communication. Just two years after its inception, Giga secured $61 million in Series A funding from Silicon…
IITian Rejected ₹4 Crore Job to Launch Startup; Raised $61 Million In a remarkable story of ambition and determination, Varun Vummadi, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, made headlines when he decided to turn down a lucrative job offer and a prestigious academic opportunity to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. Two years…
IIT Kharagpur Signs ‘Joint Declaration of Intent’ with Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany Kolkata, November 8, 2025 – The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) has taken a significant step towards enhancing global academic collaboration by signing a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) with Hof University of Applied Sciences in Germany. This landmark…
Not Only Excel but Also Flourish: IIT-Kgp to Teach ‘Life Skills’ Kolkata: In a proactive response to the concerning trend of student suicides, IIT Kharagpur is set to introduce two innovative courses aimed at enhancing the emotional and psychological well-being of its students. The courses, titled ‘Life Skills’ and ‘Joy & Success’, are designed to…
IIT to Hold Online Induction for First-Year Students’ Parents: A Fight Against Odds The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have long been regarded as premier engineering institutions in India, attracting thousands of aspiring students each year. However, the intense academic pressure and high expectations can lead to significant stress among students. In an effort to…
