Graduates today are luckiest generation in a millennium, says NSA Ajit Doval at IIT Roorkee

September 19, 2026 2:05 PM

Graduates today are luckiest generation in a millennium, says NSA Ajit Doval at IIT Roorkee

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday described the graduating students of IIT Roorkee as the “luckiest generation in a millennium”, saying they are entering a world offering unprecedented opportunities driven by rapid technological advancement. Doval was speaking as the chief guest at the two-day convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, where degrees are being awarded to 2,701 students. Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani attended ...

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee drafts comprehensive mental health policy; holds inter-IIT talks

February 15, 2026 2:31 PM

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee drafts comprehensive mental health policy; holds inter-IIT talks

In a significant move aimed at strengthening student well-being, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has begun drafting a comprehensive mental health policy for its campus community, an initiative that could serve as a model for other IITs. The first draft has been prepared by the institute’s Wellness Centre, which provides mental health support to students, faculty and staff. The framework was developed in consultation with the Dean of Student Welfare, Associate Dean of ...

IIT Roorkee team finds superbug’s defense mechanism, to boost new treatments

February 10, 2025 7:59 PM

IIT Roorkee team finds superbug’s defense mechanism, to boost new treatments

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have uncovered a crucial regulatory mechanism in Acinetobacter baumannii—a highly drug-resistant superbug responsible for life-threatening infections. Their study, published in the journal mBio, reveals how the pathogen regulates its virulence and antibiotic resistance mechanisms, paving the way for new treatment strategies. Acinetobacter baumannii poses a serious threat in healthcare settings due to its ability to resist multipl...