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Topic: IISc Bangalore

We need to look at how useful the science we do is to our surroundings—IISc ex-director P Balaram

Professor Balaram says India has done noticeable work in indigenising tech & bringing down costs, but scientists need to focus on the real-world applications of their research.

IISc deep tech startups are pushing India into elite league. Baby firms with big ambitions

IISc Bengaluru’s deep tech incubator cell is going where few countries have gone before. AI, quantum computing, robotics, biotechnology to provide solutions in healthcare, edtech, space, agriculture, and more.

Has a PhD from IIT lost its sheen? IIT-B professor’s paper says doctoral applications have nosedived

Professor D. Manjunath's paper, yet to be peer reviewed, cites rise in number of students going abroad, lure of PSU jobs & ‘declining quality’ of Master’s courses as possible reasons.

‘Damaged your reputation’ — Over 500 academics write to IISc after it cancels talk on UAPA

Talk was to be led by activists Natasha Narwal & Devangana Kalita on 28 June. According to students & professors, organisers got email saying they didn't take 'administrative approval'.

IISc Bangalore retains spot in World University Rankings, only Indian institute in top 300 list

As compared to 56 Indian institutes in 2020, this year 75 varsities featured in the Times Higher Education rankings, which has been boycotted by most IITs over transparency concerns.

IISc — a 113-year-old story of scientific rigour & academic excellence

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

IISc, IIT programmes under India’s ‘eminence scheme’ feature in top 100 world rankings by subject

Under the IoE scheme, public institutes received funds from govt to develop research infrastructure and faculty, and private ones were given freedom from regulators.

Efforts underway to ensure more Indian institutions scale global excellence, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi also congratulated institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru for appearing in the top-200 positions in QS World University Rankings 2022.

IISc Bangalore top research university. When will more Indian institutes join the league?

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.