Indian Institute of Technology

August 3, 2026 10:24 PM

IIT Patna scientists develop hybrid magneto-rheometer to boost smart fluid technologies

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna have developed an innovative hybrid magneto-rheometer that promises to advance research and applications of magnetorheological (MR) fluids - smart materials widely used in sectors such as healthcare, aerospace, defence and industrial automation. Supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the new device offers a novel method to accurately evaluate the performance of MR fluids, which rapidly increase in viscosity when ...

August 3, 2026 10:05 PM

Giriraj Singh inaugurates Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology at IIT Delhi

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology (CoE-HT) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, marking a major step towards modernising India's handloom sector through technology, innovation and research. The Centre aims to integrate India's traditional weaving heritage with advanced technologies to build a future-ready handloom ecosystem. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, Develop...

February 6, 2026 4:19 PM

India, Netherlands deepen green hydrogen cooperation with new fellowship and IIT partnership

India and the Netherlands on Friday took a step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in clean energy research with the launch of the India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme and the signing of a key academic partnership between the University of Groningen and 19 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The initiatives, facilitated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), aim to boost research capacity, talent development, and deployment-oriented innovation in green hydroge...

June 10, 2025 10:01 AM

India’s youth driving innovation and nation-building: Speaker Om Birla at IIT Jodhpur

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday emphasized the pivotal role of Indian youth in shaping the nation’s progress, stating that India is emerging as a global leader in addressing contemporary challenges through the strength of its young talent and technological innovation. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, Birla lauded the contribution of India’s youth in propelling social, economic, and technological advancement, and urged them to continue harnessing cutting-ed...