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IIT Madras releases detailed 3D images of human foetal brain. Can help understand developmental disorders

Named DHARANI, data set contains 5,132 brain sections captured digitally. Team has also developed a detailed 3D atlas of the brain, marking over 500 regions with cellular resolutions. 

Students assess faculty, a startup is born every 3rd day. At IIT-Madras, revolution’s no dinner party

In 2023, the number of patents granted rose to 300 from 156 in 2022. More than 370 startups have emerged from its incubation cell since 2013, with market valuation of Rs 47,000 cr.

IIT Madras to Get State-of-the-Art Anatomy Lab

Rs 16.5 Crore Grant from PFC to Boost Medical Research

IIT Madras secures first spot in NIRF rankings, DU dominates with 6 of 10 ‘top colleges’

IIT-Bombay best in 'innovation' & Pune's Symbiosis Skills & Professional University best skilling institute, according to NIRF 2024, released by Dharmendra Pradhan Monday.

IIT Madras tops national rankings for 6th time, IISc is best university

The NIRF ranks institutions on several criteria including teaching, research and inclusivity.

Scientists from IITs, TIFR, IITM-Pune in list of first Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar awardees

Ceremony is expected to take place on 23 August where the awards will be conferred by the President.

‘I stand here and I see a young village boy…’ — ISRO chief Somanath gets his PhD from IIT-Madras at 60

Under his leadership, India became the first country to land near the Moon's south pole last year, In the same year, ISRO also launched India’s first solar observatory, Aditya-L1.

‘No abnormality’ in NEET results, but analysis shows coaching hubs like Kota, Sikar bred more toppers

An analysis of NEET 2024 results by IIT Madras showed an upward trend in number of top scorers from the heavily frequented coaching hubs of the country, compared to last year.

IIT-Madras, NASA jointly study multidrug-resistant pathogens on International Space Station

Findings can help in improving health of astronauts, who are deeply influenced by microorganisms on board space stations.

Chennai to Bengaluru in 30 mins? This could be reality in 10 yrs with IIT Madras’s ‘hyperloop rail’

‘Avishkar Hyperloop’ project team is in initial stages of demonstrating a hyperloop rail model that can ease inter-city travel in India in future and cost a fraction of an air ticket.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.