ALUMNI

Former Google MD Parminder Singh, now COO of Tatler Asia, warns against misrepresenting academic credentials after encountering a job candidate claiming 'Harvard alum' status with only a short-term course. Singh stresses the distinction between shor...

In the latest quarter, Rubik's net loss soared over eightfold to $732 million due to higher costs in revenue, research and development, and sales and marketing. Subscription revenues now account for 92% of Rubrik’s total operating income, up from 79...

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has overhauled its B.Tech degree program to offer flexibility and entrepreneurship exploration, based on feedback from students and alumni. The updated program focuses on interdisciplinary learning, hands-on pr...

Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK during his concert series in the UK. The Fellowship recognizes his significant impact on Indian cultural exchange, education, ...

​​ "You can have many politicians who can say something but mean something else. But here you have a person who is leading by example and his leadership, his work ethic, his delivering performance from his account is perpetuating in terms of every m...

In 2015, the director of 'All We Imagine As Light' led protests against the appointment of actor Gajendra Chauhan as the institute's chairperson. Despite facing chants of "anti-national" and "Go Back To Pakistan," she courageously stood with 34 peer...

​During her time at FTII, Kapadia had led a student protest against the appointment of actor-turned-politician Gajendra Chauhan, best known for his portrayal of Yudhisthir in the mega TV serial "Mahabharat", as its president.

The UK's Graduate Route scheme, popular with Indian students for post-study work, remains safe for now, though it will be "kept under review," as the government announced new proposals to tighten student visa regulations to prevent misuse for immigr...

Over 7,000 IIT students remain unplaced as the 2023-24 placement season ends. IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and BITS are seeking help from alumni to secure jobs for these graduates. Economic factors and technological advances, such as the rise of ChatGPT, ...

Universities and student groups urge PM Rishi Sunak to retain UK post-study visa, crucial for Indian students seeking work experience. Concerns arise over potential restrictions amidst soaring migration figures. Letters highlight economic benefits a...

An IIT-Madras alumna's post on X has sparked a heated debate about the livability of Indian cities. Anjali Lal claimed Delhi is unlivable and Bengaluru is heading the same way, attracting over 280,000 views and 1,500 likes. Reactions varied, with us...

Professionals experiencing the "grass is greener" syndrome may find themselves considering returning to previous employers, termed "boomerang" candidates. Companies, recognizing the value in these individuals' fresh skills and perspectives, are stra...

The alumni did most of the heavy lifting, contributing Rs 368.19 crore, followed by the CSR segment contributing Rs 95.53 crore, with the rest coming from other sources.

BITS Pilani alumni Sid Mookerji and Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi have pledged $1 million each to the BITS Endowment Fund, totaling recent commitments to $3 million. Prashanth Palakurthi, a technology entrepreneur, and Anuradha, his wife, previo...

Aditya Srivastava: Aditya Srivastava scooped the top rank of the Civil Services Examination 2023 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Aditya Srivastava, hailing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, secures the top rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023, marking a remarkable achievement after dedicating himself to academic excellence and public service. His journey, from excelling in ac...

Targetting the Bharatiya Janata Party over the "rising unemployment" in the country, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said that even the graduates from the Indian Institute of Technology are not getting jobs under the BJP-led Centre.

​The day after Murphy won his first Oscar -- Best Actor for his role in "Oppenheimer" -- staff, parents, and children at his former school were basking in his success.

IIT Delhi, which currently has a total endowment reserve of Rs 350 crore from its alumni, looks to add another Rs 250 crore in the next two years, its dean of alumni relations PVM Rao said. Last calendar, the institute raised about Rs 50 crore. “How...