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IIT Madras Collaborates with Munitions India Limited to Develop Smart Ammo for Artillery Guns

In a groundbreaking collaboration, IIT Madras has joined forces with Munitions India Limited (MIL), a defense public sector enterprise, to design and develop smart ammunition for artillery guns. This partnership aims to enhance the accuracy and range of existing shells used in artillery guns, bringing about a potential revolution in modern warfare. Increasing Accuracy and Lethality The primary objective of this collaboration is to significantly improve the accuracy of the 155mm shell, reducing the circular error probable (CEP) to a mere 10 meters. Currently, indigenous ammunition in India has a CEP of 500 meters. By achieving this ambitious goal, the smart ammunition will ensure precise targeting and minimize collateral damage. Furthermore, the collaboration also seeks to enhance the lethality of the ammunition upon impact. The smart ammunition will be designed to deliver devastating force when hitting the target, increasing its effectiveness on the battlefield. Innovative Features of Smart Ammo The smart ammunition will be compatible with 39 and 45-caliber 155mm artillery guns without requiring any modifications to the existing gun systems. It will feature a fin-stabilized, canard-controlled, and guided shell. With a maximum range of 38 kilometers and a minimum range of 8 kilometers, it will provide enhanced operational capabilities for artillery units. The ammunition will incorporate three-mode fuse operation, allowing for point detonation, height of burst, and delayed detonation functionalities. These features will offer greater flexibility in engaging different types of targets and adapting to varying tactical scenarios. Utilizing the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), the smart ammunition will have an independent guidance system. This reliance on indigenous satellite technology ensures independence from foreign governments' satellite systems and strengthens India's self-reliance in defense capabilities. The Research and Development Process A dedicated research team led by Prof. G Rajesh from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras will spearhead the development of the smart ammunition. The team will focus on integrating advanced technologies such as miniaturized electronics, sensors, and mechanical structures into the ammunition's design. The shell's components will include guidance, navigation, and control systems, roll isolation strategies, canard actuation systems, fuze, shell body, and warhead. These intricate technological elements will work together to ensure the precision and effectiveness of the smart projectile. Munitions India Limited's Expertise Munitions India Limited, a state-owned defense company, specializes in the production, testing, research, development, and marketing of a wide range of ammunition and explosives for the armed forces. With MIL's expertise in conventional ammunition manufacturing and IIT Madras' prowess in developing guidance systems, the collaboration aims to pave the way for MIL's expansion into modern ammunition manufacturing with cutting-edge technologies. A Paradigm Shift in Artillery Warfare The development of smart ammunition through the collaboration between IIT Madras and Munitions India Limited marks a significant milestone in indigenization and technological advancement in the defense sector. By enhancing the accuracy, range, and lethality of artillery guns, this technology has the potential to reshape the landscape of artillery warfare. As India strengthens its self-reliance in the defense industry, the development of smart ammunition represents a leap forward in achieving strategic autonomy and bolstering national security.

9 Feb 2024

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IIT Madras Makes History with First Woman Director at Zanzibar Campus

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has not only established its first offshore campus in Zanzibar but has also made history by appointing its first-ever woman director. Preeti Aghalayam, an esteemed alumna of IIT Madras, has been selected as the director-in-charge of the Zanzibar campus, marking a significant step towards gender inclusivity in the prestigious institution. The inauguration of the Zanzibar campus, scheduled for October, is a momentous occasion for IIT Madras, as it becomes the first IIT to establish an international campus. The signing of a memorandum of understanding between India and Tanzania has paved the way for this transformative venture. Aghalayam, a chemical engineering graduate from IIT Madras, expressed her deep sense of honor in being a part of this monumental initiative. She highlighted the importance of promoting gender balance and acknowledged the substantial representation of women in Zanzibar, inspiring the need for a mindful approach in establishing the campus. Having completed her BTech from IIT Madras and PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Aghalayam has excelled in her career as a postdoctoral researcher at MIT and as faculty at IIT Bombay. Since joining IIT Madras in 2010, she has been a professor in the Chemical Engineering department. Her exceptional contributions have garnered recognition, and she was recently honored as one of the 75 Women in STEM by the Principal Scientific Advisor's office. Beyond her academic achievements, Aghalayam is an avid marathon runner, blogger, and advocate for women in science. She believes that society should embrace young women making their own choices and confront the biases that women in STEM fields face. In an interview with SheThePeople.TV, she emphasized the need for greater openness and support for women pursuing careers in science and technology. As the Zanzibar campus embarks on its journey, with Preeti Aghalayam at the helm, it sets a powerful precedent for gender equality in the realm of higher education. With this groundbreaking achievement, IIT Madras reaffirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive and progressive academic environment, empowering women to excel in STEM fields and beyond.

11 Jul 2023

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Revolutionizing Transportation: Discover the Latest Innovation in Urban Travel

The Indian Institute of Technology- Madras has developed an electric flying taxi that promises to revolutionize urban travel. The ePlane company, a start-up founded by the premier institution, showcased the electric flying taxi at the Aero India event held in Bengaluru. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVOTL) model offers a range of around 200 km on a single charge and can travel at speeds between 150 kmph and 200 kmph. The electric flying taxi has been designed to ease urban travel and is claimed to be ten times faster than cars. According to the startup, the electric flying taxi requires only 25 square meters of space to stay parked and weighs around 200 kg. It comes equipped with four ducted fans as its propellers and can accommodate two passengers per ride. The flying taxi is perfect for roof-top to roof-top urban air mobility in any city and offers a hassle-free travel experience. To build the prototype, the ePlane Corporation has raised about $1 million. Although the business plans to eventually offer autonomous technology, the electric flying taxi still needs a pilot to fly. According to the firm, the price per passenger for a single trip will be around twice as much as what Uber typically costs for the same distance. The electric flying taxi is a step forward in sustainable urban transportation, offering an alternative to the traditional modes of transport. With its impressive speed and range, it has the potential to revolutionize urban travel, making it quicker and hassle-free.

1 Mar 2023

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Revolutionising Mobile Security: BharOS, an Indigenous Mobile Operating System

JandK Operations Pvt Ltd, an incubated firm of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT Madras), has developed a mobile operating system named 'Bharos', which can be used on commercial off-the-shelf handsets. IIT Madras director V Kamakoti said that this innovative system promises to revolutionize the way users think about security and privacy on their mobile devices. He added that in order to boost the use and adoption of BharOS throughout the nation, they look forward to cooperating closely with many more private enterprises, governmental organizations, strategic agencies, and telecom service providers. This system is designed to provide users with more freedom, control and flexibility to choose and use only the apps that are needed, so that the users can handle sensitive information with confidential communication on restricted apps on mobiles. Bharos does not come with any default apps and provides access to private cloud services and app stores that have been thoroughly vetted for security and privacy standards. Additionally, it also provides 'Native Over the Air' (NOTA) updates which keeps devices secure and up-to-date.

25 Jan 2023

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IIT Professor Wins an International Award for This Amazing Invention!

Professor Thalappil Pradeep of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, has found a groundbreaking technique that makes clean groundwater accessible to hundreds of people across the country who currently reside in areas with contaminated water. He won the VinFuture Prize for "Innovators from Developing Countries" for his work on this low-cost groundwater filtration technology. In order to provide clean water, Professor Pradeep discovered inexpensive, environmentally safe nanoparticles. When these materials eliminate contaminants like arsenic, they have no negative effects on the environment. This technique uses simplistic designs and offers a low-cost means of purifying groundwater and distributing it to millions of affected households. This approach is more useful in remote locations because it doesn't require energy. Professor Pradeep received the award at a ceremony held in Hanoi, Vietnam on December 20. Speaking to India Today, Professor Pradeep stated, “I am aware of the huge gap yet to be bridged to deliver clean water to everyone. I hope that this recognition will help in realizing that dream. I thank my institute, which gave me everything. I thank my country, which made me stand up". Professor Pradeep was one of 1,000 innovators from 71 nations who were nominated. He has previously received a number of prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri, the Nikkei Asia Prize, and the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water. Thanks to his innovations, more than 1.2 crore people now have access to clean water.

4 Jan 2023

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First Electric Racing Car From IIT Madras Rolled Out by Students’ ‘Raftar Formula Racing’ Team

The first electric formula racing car from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) was unveiled on Monday. Built by Team Raftar students, the formula car “RF23” is the outcome of a year-long process of design, manufacture, and testing. Team Raftar - one of the competition teams of the Centre For Innovation (CFI) at IIT Madras - is made up of 45 students from ten departments representing various disciplines. The institute has been engaged in research about combustion engines for a long time. RF23 is an endeavor in the shift away from combustion engines to electric vehicles. Speaking to newspersons, IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti said that this project will help to develop the next level of electric vehicle technology. Due to the higher power produced by an electric motor, the team anticipates improvements in speed and lap times on RF23 compared to the older Internal Combustion Engine model. Kamakoti revealed that the next project would be on autonomous (driverless) cars and work on that project will start next year. Like RF23, technologies in the autonomous race car will be put to various stress tests, he said. IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti while unveiling the car said that he is hopeful that the car will be number one in various competitions. The team is eager to represent India on an international stage, establishing industry-standard engineering practices and strengthening engineering students' practical technical knowledge.

29 Nov 2022

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IIT Madras Develops a Revolutionary Wheelchair That Helps Differently-Abled Persons to Stand

Imagine the discomfort of people bound to wheelchairs for a long duration. They are unable to stand without assistance and therefore, do not adopt the standing position as frequently as they wish to. Being in a seated position for a long time leads to other health problems like poor blood circulation and pressure sores. Now, they can heave a sigh of relief as IIT Madras has invented a wheelchair that will help them to stand on their own. IIT Madras in collaboration with Phoenix Medical Systems has launched India’s first indigenously designed standing wheelchair which enables a differently-abled person to shift to a standing position without any assistance and in a controlled manner. Called ‘Arise’ the standing wheelchair was launched at IIT Madras Research Park in the presence of Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, researchers, students, staff and faculty of IIT Madras. Standing Function Arise is designed in such a way that the user when seated, can actuate it to standing position by the power of his/her arms. With optimal one-time fitting, the effort required is no more than that required to propel the wheelchair. A gas-spring was a key element in reducing the effort expended by the user. The prototype was first tested by able-bodied persons. Safety Features Many safety features have been incorporated into Arise which includes the interlocking mechanism. This mechanism ensures that the wheelchair remains in a locked state even if the knee block is not in position. The dimensions of Arise were made adjustable and adequate safety features were incorporated. To ensure that the device would be rugged and of high quality, rigorous mechanical testing was done. This wheelchair will be a boon to differently-abled persons who use a wheelchair as they will have the ability to stand on their own at their will without any assistance from others. Image Source: Inceptive Mind Video Courtesy: Tech Tak

22 Nov 2019

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Girl Shows Indomitable Courage As She Lay Over Her Little Brother to Save Him From a Leopard Attack

11-year-old Rakhi was playing with her four-year-old brother in their village in Uttarakhand when they were suddenly confronted by a leopard. Instead of running away from danger, the brave girl in a bid to protect her brother from the big cat lay on him and saved his life although she was grievously injured in the process. Rakhi’s aunt witnessed the incident and gave details about it. She said that due to Rakhi’s brave act, the boy remained largely unharmed while the girl sustained serious injuries on the neck. Soon villagers gathered and raised an alarm driving the leopard back into the forest. They rushed Rakhi from one hospital to another but were refused admission due to the seriousness of her injuries. Finally they took her to a government hospital in Delhi, but unfortunately, were turned away by the authorities. Rakhi’s aunt said that when nothing worked their way, they approached Uttarkhand Tourism Minister and local MLA Satpal Maharaj with whose help they could finally admit the girl to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. Rakhi is out of danger now. The minister gave a sum of Rs one lakh to the girl’s family for treatment and also assured them of payment for other related expenses. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat praised the girl for her bravery and assured her family of all help. For her exceptional act of bravery Rakhi’s name will be recommended for the Bravery Award. .

10 Oct 2019

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IIT Madras Students Make Waste Management Easy

You and I can lead a much healthy life if each one of us starts managing our waste. The environment can benefit from it too, isn’t it? But, did you know of any machine that can segregate waste on its own? Nine students from IIT Madras developed a smart bin, Automatic Waste Segregator which has four sections for the different types of waste. It also has motor and sensors which help identify the waste and push it in one of the sections. While talking to TOI about its development, Pranjal Mehta who looked after the business part along with Hari Ramachandran said: “We have used hydrophobic coating on the robotic arms that pushes the waste into the bin, without which there are chances of liquid waste sticking onto it. We have placed sensors like capacitive sensors, resistive sensors, inductive proximity sensor and ultrasonic sensors, and there is a camera, too, on top of it.” The technology aspect of the machine was taken care of by the other seven students, Varun Sundar, Arvind Pujari, Rohith Srinivaas, Vishnu Harshit, Iniyan Ram, Tanay Garg, and Sai Venkat. TOI also reported that the students behind this project will share their ideas regarding it at both national and international levels at Hult Prize by The Bill Clinton Foundation. It just takes 10 seconds for the smart bin to identify the waste and drop it in its section. A total of RS 40,000 has been spent to manufacture it and project has already been run as a pilot in Kalakshetra Colony. Did you ever think that something like this would be created? Thanks to the minds behind this development for making waste management easy.

9 Jul 2019

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For The First Time Insight The Wonderful World Of Research

For the first time on Friday, more than 40 laboratories in the IIT Madras, where researchers are working on cutting-edge technologies, opened its doors for public. This initiative has been undertaken as art of Shastra 2018 tech fest. PhD scholars working on a host of projects welcomed students from other colleges to their labs. From a hand-held device to detect adulteration in milk to testing of the aerodynamics of projectiles and studying the reaction of human body to ayurvedic therapies, students got an insight into the state-of-art facilities and were excited to interact with the researchers.

5 Jan 2018

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What is so Special About the Festival of Joy Of Giving Celebrated by the IIT-Ms

There is great joy in giving. The joy spreads not only to the recipients but also to the givers. This was experienced by the students of the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras as they celebrated Daan Utsav with a thanksgiving lunch for the institute's support staff on Wednesday. The support staff comprising of security guards, cleaning staff, mess workers, bus drivers and others were glad to be a part of the celebrations. The events of the festival are being organized by the IIT-Madras Branding Cell of International and Alumni Relations Student Council. IIT- Madras is celebrating the festival for the second time. It began on Monday and will continue till October 8. The students of the International and Alumni Secretariat have actively participated with IIT-M’s Daan Utsav for the past two years. They have also come up with some great, thoughtful initiatives. It’s dean Prof R Nagarajan stated that just as their alumni gives back to society by creating jobs and boosting the economy, so do their students-- albeit in a different context. There are more events on the way which includes beautifying Velachery railway station with the help of Fine Arts Club on October 7, informal games in collaboration with Hindi Mitra Mandal and donations to the Cancer Institute.

7 Oct 2017

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Indian Entrepreneur Wins UK Business Award

Ghana-based Indian entrepreneur, Birendra Sasmal has won a prestigious business award in the UK for his efforts to bring innovative IT solutions to Africa. Sasmal is the CEO of Subah, a thriving IT, telecoms and manufacturing company with operations across West Africa. He bagged the International Business Person of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards in London last week for turning the company into a big success. Sasmal who has his roots in West Bengal said that they are successful because they focused on providing innovative solutions to solve problems that are being experienced not only in Africa but across the world. The Subah Group has its headquarters in Accra, Ghana, and employs around 350 people with offices in Guinea, Sierra Leone, New York City and Dubai. After Sasmal took over, the group's revenues have increased by over 3,000 percent and it has been named among one of Africa's fastest growing tech companies. Sasmal who has been based in Ghana since 2010 said that they are working with Governments and operators in West Africa to help reduce fraud on their networks - and maximise revenues. The IT expert believes the next phase of growth for the industry will most likely involve artificial intelligence.

4 Oct 2017

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Madras University goes paperless

Paperwork will be a thing of the past at Madras University as the administration has decided to go completely paperless. It has been planned that all correspondence and official files relating to syndicate, academic council, Senate and communication to colleges will be done only through e-mail. The decision was taken at a meeting of the syndicate that was held on Thursday. The 160-year-old institution is perhaps the first in the country to go paperless. Every year, two academic council meets, two Senate meetings and at least 12 syndicate meetings are conducted by the university. These meetings entail the use of large amounts of paper as agenda and minutes of the meeting that has to be printed and distributed to the members run into several hundreds of pages. Syndicate has 27 members, Senate 125 members and academic council more than 200 members. Apart from this, the annual report and other reports run into more than 1000 pages. A sizable quantity of paper is also used up for examination as well as the board of studies related communication and documents. It has been decided that instead of sending printed invitations, only e-invites will be sent for seminars, conferences and academic programmes. Vice Chancellor P Duraisamy stated that the university can save at least 70 percent of its costs related to purchasing of papers, printer cartridges for office use and printing costs.

18 Sep 2017

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IIT Madras reclaims beaches by applying modern technology to the old

The implementation of modern technology to ancient techniques helped IIT MadrasTeam to successfully reclaim Kerala's beaches that were lost to erosion. The Kerala government had earlier requested them to check erosion along the beaches. The IIT team worked to stop erosion at 25 eroded sites of two km each around 25 coastal villages, thus reclaiming 50 km of Kerala's beaches. Prof V Sundar of department ocean engineering in IIT-M said that the team from his department worked around the Groin Fields technology which was last used in the 1960s in India to stop erosion. This technology was later "completely forgotten". The IIT team blended a carefully designed idea with scientific process into this age old technology which stopped erosion activities from shifting to other areas and curbed erosion altogether. The method involves building a narrow structure out into the water from a beach to prevent erosion. This method can actually recover the land lost to the sea. However, it entails very accurate calculations like quantity of sediments and direction of long-shore currents. Sundar said that conserving the coastline has national and global implications. The fact that India has a vast coastline, doesn't mean that it could be taken for granted. There is an urgent need to conserve beaches and their socio-economic aspects.

11 Jun 2017

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Equality on the Road: Meet World’s First Female Car Crash Dummy

Women are no less than men. In today's world, we have female representation in every field. So, why the world of dummies should fall behind? In a recent set of events, the world's first female car crash test dummy has been developed by researchers at the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute in Linköping, led by Dr. Astrid Linder. Prior to this, crash test dummies were based on the average male body, which led to a significant gender bias in safety testing. Now, you may wonder a mannequin is a mannequin, why bring gender into it? Well, it isn't so. Men and women have different physical features; and the same goes for dummies, specifically designed for a man's body, which were in use for the last 51 years. According to a BBC report, physical variations can drastically alter how our bodies respond to a car crash's impact. Women in the US are three times more likely to suffer whiplash injuries if the car they are in gets struck from behind. The newly developed female dummy has been designed to accurately represent the female form and address this disparity in crash test data. She is 162cm tall and weighs 62kg — the same dimensions as an average woman today. She is also equipped with sensors that can measure the impact on her chest, pelvis, and other areas that are more vulnerable in women. This marks a major milestone in the field of automotive safety testing. By providing more accurate and comprehensive data, she will help car manufacturers develop safer vehicles for all occupants, regardless of gender. She will also improve the accuracy of safety ratings, making it easier for consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing a vehicle. Overall, the world's first female car crash test dummy is a major step forward in the field of automotive safety and has the potential to save countless lives.

14 Dec 2022

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What an Innovative Way To Spread the Message of Fraternity and Peace!

A masjid darshan or a mosque tour was organized by Masjid-e-Bilal, a mosque in Bengaluru last month for visitors across all religions. The response was very encouraging as over 2,000 people gathered at the mosque between 4 pm and 8 pm. During the four-hour session, mosque tour guides took the guests on a tour of the mosque. The event was the brainchild of members of Muhammad for Mankind, a student and youth organisation and its aim was to spread a message of fraternity among people. Tauseef Ahmed, one of the organisers said that people have preconceived notions about institutions such as mosques and madrasas, owing to what they come across in popular media. This event comprised a Q&A session to clear any such doubts. A prayer session was also organized where people got an opportunity to watch live prayers and know more about the religion. He added that the show featured artefacts like antique cameras and ancient medical instruments, as well as conversations about Islam's contributions to the world, including mathematics and coffee. Although organizing such programmes require a lot of effort and planning including seeking permission and authorisation from Jumma Masjid Trust Board, Ahmed said that they are all very eager to host such programmes again.

7 Nov 2022

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A Bridegroom Refused to Accept Rs11 Lakhs As Dowry and Brought Tears of Joy to the Bride’s Family

The evil custom of dowry has been steeped in our tradition since ages and in spite of all the giant strides in development, our country has not yet been able to put an end to this misogynistic practice. However, we have heard of many instances where brides have called off their marriage as the groom’s family demanded dowry. It is heartening to know that nowadays even grooms are refusing to accept dowry. One such bridegroom is BSF constable Jitendra Singh who was offered a sum of 11 lakhs as dowry by his bride Chanchal’s father. Jitendra kindly turned down the offer and refused to accept dowry. A Welcome Gesture BSF constable Jitendra Singh refused to accept 11 lakhs as dowry during his wedding to Chanchal. Initially, the bride’s father was taken aback and thought that the groom’s family might not be happy with the arrangements for the wedding or he wondered whether they wanted more money. To his relief and utmost joy, he was informed that the groom and his family are against the practice of taking dowry. The groom accepted Rs 11 and coconut as a token from the bride’s parents. His kind gesture filled everyone’s heart with joy. Education - A Blessing The bride, Chanchal who has completed LLB and LLM is currently pursuing a Ph.D. When Jitendra came to know of her educational qualifications, he had decided that he won’t take dowry and he along with his family decided to convey this decision to the bride’s family on the wedding day itself. Jitendra opines that if Chanchal, who is preparing for Rajasthan Judicial Services (RJS) becomes a magistrate, it would be more valuable for his family than money. Jitendra’s decision to refuse dowry is a sign of a progressive society. His action will inspire parents to educate their daughters and make them independent rather than marrying them off at a young age. Image Source: Mens Day Out

18 Nov 2019

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Do You Know About this Coldest Inhabited Place in India

With the winter season fast approaching, most of us will be excited about the impending cold and chilly weather. However, if you really want to experience the chills, rather freeze, then you must definitely not miss Dras which is the coldest place in India with a population of around a thousand people. Dras is situated in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and is also said to be the second coldest inhabited place on the planet with Omyakon in Russia being the coldest. Location Dras is a small town in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located around 55 km from Kargil town. Enroute to Kargil, it lies on National Highway 1D, leading to Srinagar. One cannot miss the pristine natural beauty of the place nestled in the snowy mountains. It is also known as the ‘Gateway to Ladakh’. The minimum temperature in Dras can plummet up to a freezing -40 degree Celsius. Places To Visit In Dras In spite of the chilly weather, there are many tourists who visit Dras and you will be surprised to find a decent number of hotels for accommodation. The most significant place to visit in Dras is the war memorial built in dedication to the soldiers of the Kargil War. For travelers who visit Kargil, Dras is also a stopover on the way where they can appease their hunger and rest before continuing with their journey. So if you want to feel the chills, visit Dras and enjoy the beautiful and pristine natural beauty of the place.

5 Nov 2019

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The First Woman to Bag 3 Top Awards at IIT Madras With Her Academic Brilliance Receives Award From PM Modi

Kavita Gopal scripted history when she became the first girl student of IIT Madras to win the President of India Prize. She was awarded the prize by the prime minister PM Modi for outstanding academic performance on the occasion of the institute’s 56th annual convocation. Earlier this award has been won only by male students. Ms. Gopal won a hattrick as she bagged two more coveted awards- the Bharat Ratna M Vishveswarayya Memorial prize for highest CGPA in B.Tech and the B Ravichandran memorial prize for highest CGPA in B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with. Her CGPA is an impressive 9.95. Early Years Kavita studied in the Atomic Energy Central School in Anupuram until 10th and then joined Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kalpakkam. It was here, in 11th class she was introduced to Computer Science and programming languages as part of her syllabus. She instantly developed a passion for it and then there was no looking back. She joined IIT Madras in 2015. She participated in many inter-college programming contests and excelled in them. She also enjoyed playing basketball. Future Plans Talking to The News Minute, Kavita said that she has some thrilling plans for the future and it involves coding. She is currently working as a software engineer with Google. According to Kavita, girls who are interested in this field hesitate from joining these courses due to social barriers and gender biases. In her class, there were only 10 girls in the batch of 60 students. She hopes that more and more girls join this field as she believes that the future is computer science – think Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning. While there is a dearth of female students in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), we hope that Kavita’s achievement will inspire many to take up this field. Image Source: The News Minute

3 Oct 2019

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