Aerosols Aloft Lift, Thicken Winter Fog Over North India: IIT-M Study Aerosols Aloft Lift, Thicken Winter Fog Over North India: IIT-M Study Winter fog is a common occurrence across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, leading to reduced visibility and significant disruptions in daily life. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras…
IIT Madras Launches 3.1 Petaflop Indigenous Supercomputer ‘Param Shakti’ IIT Madras Launches 3.1 Petaflop Indigenous Supercomputer ‘Param Shakti’ On January 10, 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras unveiled its latest achievement in high-performance computing with the launch of the indigenous supercomputer named Param Shakti. This groundbreaking system signifies a substantial advancement in India’s…
Tech Boost at IIT Madras: Indigenous PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputer Goes Live Tech Boost at IIT Madras: Indigenous PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputer Goes Live MUMBAI: The inauguration of the PARAM SHAKTI supercomputing facility at IIT Madras marks a significant milestone in India’s scientific infrastructure. This event, led by S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and…
IIT Madras Expands Global Footprint IIT Madras Aims to Take Home-Grown Technologies to the Global Stage Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is taking significant strides to elevate its home-grown technologies to a global platform. In a recent announcement, the institute revealed plans to establish new offices in five countries: the United States,…
₹5-cr ANRF Grant for IIT-Madras Project ₹5-cr ANRF Grant for IIT-Madras Project The Centre for Non-Destructive Evaluation (CNDE) at IIT-Madras has been awarded a significant grant of ₹5 crore (approximately $550,000) by the Anuandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). This funding aims to enhance the capabilities of ultrasonic testing, a crucial method used in various industries…
PARAM Rudra Supercomputing Facility Inaugurated at IIT Bombay PARAM Rudra Supercomputing Facility Inaugurated at IIT Bombay On January 8, 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay inaugurated the PARAM Rudra supercomputing facility, marking a significant advancement in India’s high-performance computing capabilities. This facility is part of the National Supercomputing Mission, aimed at enhancing research…
Supercomputer Param Shakti: A Milestone in Indigenous Technology Supercomputer Param Shakti: A Milestone in Indigenous Technology On January 3, 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras inaugurated Param Shakti, a supercomputer that marks a significant achievement in India’s indigenous technological capabilities. This supercomputer is the 37th installation under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) and…
Govt, IIT-Madras to Ready Chilika Restoration Plan Govt, IIT-Madras to Ready Chilika Restoration Plan Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to initiate a comprehensive restoration plan for the Chilika lagoon, aiming to rejuvenate its ecosystem and enhance its productivity. This ambitious project, which is estimated to cost around Rs 2,000 crore, will be developed with…
MeitY Unveils Param Shakti Supercomputing System At IIT Madras MeitY Unveils Param Shakti Supercomputing System At IIT Madras The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially launched the Param Shakti supercomputing system at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. This state-of-the-art supercomputer is a significant milestone for India, enhancing the country’s capabilities…
