IIT PREPARATION MEMORIES
He was inconsolable after his IIT results in 2005; 21 years later, Bombay Shaving Company founder meets the teacher who told him 'do your best and forget the rest'
Bombay Shaving Company founder Shantanu Deshpande recently reunited with his former mathematics teacher, JJ Sir, after 21 years. Recalling a difficult phase during his IIT preparation in 2005, Deshpande shared how his teacher's reassuring words, "Do your best and forget the rest", stayed with him over the years. The emotional reunion struck a chord with LinkedIn users, prompting many to share memories of teachers who supported them during challenging times.
Sundar Pichai recalls his love story with wife, Anjali, says getting a job at Google was easier than proposing to her. Who is Anjali Haryani? A look at her education and career
Decades before Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google, he was a student at IIT Kharagpur. That’s where he met his now-wife, Anjali Haryani. On his alma mater’s 75th anniversary, Pichai sent a message to his old campus and reminisced about his days as a student and his love story with Anjali.
'I thought he would never walk again': How Sreeshankar Murali overcame a career-threatening knee injury to win Commonwealth silver
Sreeshankar Murali achieved a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after a severe knee injury. His father described the comeback as incredibly difficult, comparing it to simultaneous IIT and Civil Services preparation. Doctors initially feared he might never walk again following the patellar tendon tear. He underwent knee reconstruction surgery in Doha and an extensive rehabilitation program. Now, Sreeshankar focuses on upcoming competitions, including the Asian Games in Japan.
Indian Museum joins hands with IIT-Kharagpur for use of 'AI-based restoration' of artefacts: Govt
The Indian Museum in Kolkata is using AI for artefact restoration and digital preservation. This initiative aligns with the vision of promoting and preserving cultural heritage. The museum has also partnered with Google Art and Culture for virtual exhibitions. Mobile applications offer virtual tours of archaeological museums at Hampi and Nalanda. The government is digitizing museum collections using JATAN software for wider access.
How a Bulandshahr IIT graduate overcame cerebral palsy, once struggled to hold a pencil, and cleared UPSC in first attempt
Manvendra Singh, a 24-year-old IIT graduate, secured an All India Rank of 112 in the ESE 2025 in his first attempt, overcoming cerebral palsy from infancy. His journey, marked by medical challenges, persistent effort, and family support, highlights his remarkable determination and academic focus.
The 19-Year-Old Mumbai Whiz Kid Who Created Supermemory, the Silicon Valley-Shaking Next-Gen AI Memory Startup
Supermemory, which was created by Mumbai wunderkind Dhravya Shah and invested in by Google's leading AI executives, is transforming how artificial intelligence recollects, comprehends, and tailors user context. Shah's ambitious vision and universal memory API for AI applications is gaining the interest of Big Tech and investors due to revolutionary multimodal data extraction, blindingly fast performance, and paradigm-shifting use cases for consumers and developers. Read on for behind-the-scenes insights into Supermemory's development, its competitive advantage, and how it may reshape memory in the generative AI era.
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When an IIT and MBA graduates treated their wedding like a project. The result: An early morning Haldi ceremony
IIT grad Eshan Tripathi and MBA grad Ankita Agarwal planned their wedding meticulously. They used timelines and reminders. The couple started events early to avoid delays. They managed everything with corporate discipline. Guests were punctual and ready. The internet reacted with mixed opinions. Some found the approach excessive. Others joked about MBA grads and LinkedIn.
Why the ‘IIT tag’ might not land you a global tech job: London techie’s bold post sparks viral debate
The IIT prestige, long revered in India, faces fresh scrutiny as Kunal Kushwaha, a London-based techie, advises candidates to prioritize skills over alma mater. His viral post highlights that global employers value tangible achievements, not college names, especially for AI and tech jobs. This bold perspective has sparked widespread discussion on social media, challenging traditional views on academic pedigree in the job market.
IITian, from small town, says both he and his father cried when he disclosed the salary of his first job. Redditors turn emotional
An IIT graduate shared his inspiring journey on Reddit. He highlighted how IITs level the playing field. Coming from a small town, he broke barriers with his hard work. His mother's support and his determination led him to IIT. He secured a job with a great package. His father's emotional reaction showed how much it meant to his family.
From Kota classrooms to IIT Bombay dreams: How six friends lifted each other to a perfect 100 in JEE Main 2025
In an inspiring feat, six students, including three from Kota, achieved a perfect 100 percentile in the JEE Main 2025, among only 24 nationwide. Arnav Singh, Rajit Gupta, and Lakshya Sharma from Kota, along with Om Prakash Bahera, Saksham Jindal, and MD Anas, formed a strong, motivated group.
Did you know the voice of Delhi Metro was discovered at IIT-Delhi? Meet ex-L&T techie, Shammi Narang
Comedian Akash Gupta's video about Delhi Metro in summers caught the attention of Shammi Narang, the iconic voice of Delhi Metro. Narang, a multifaceted personality, is an engineer turned media legend, news anchor, and voice-over artist. His voice resonates across India in metro systems and spiritual recordings, marking him as a pioneer in broadcasting and digital media.
Being locked alone at home as a kid taught this Bengaluru man about gender equality. Here's how
A Bengaluru-based man, Partho Bandopadhyay, shared a childhood story on LinkedIn about being locked indoors alone every afternoon as his parents went to work. Despite this, he found ways to escape and visit his friend’s house. Through his upbringing, he witnessed true partnership in his parents' marriage—his father handled household chores while his mother, a doctor, defied gender stereotypes. He also recalled his mother’s resilience when facing a hostile trade union.
How an IITian-CEO’s unplanned 3-day stay at a stranger's house became his best road trip story
IIT-Kanpur graduates Harsh Pokharna and Kanak Agarwal’s unexpected three-day stay with a Malayali host in Ahmedabad showcased a deeper way of travel beyond luxury. This spontaneous decision highlighted that travel is about the connections and cultural exchanges experienced, rather than just visiting landmarks. Their story has resonated with followers, reinforcing the significance of human connections during travel.
CBSE disaffiliates 20 schools for enrolling dummy students; 5 of them in Delhi, 3 in UP
The disaffiliated schools include Sidhhartha Public School, Bharat Mata Saraswati Bal Mandir, National Public School, Chand Ram Public Senior Secondary School and Marigold Public School in Delhi, Loyal Public School (Bulandshahr), Trinity World School (Gautam Buddh Nagar), Crescent Convent School (Ghazipur) in Uttar Pradesh, Prince UCH Madhyamik Vidyalaya (Sikar) and Global Indian International School, (Jodhpur) in Rajasthan.
Fighting terrorism must be global priority: UN chief Antonio Guterres
The Taj Mahal Palace hotel was one of the targets of the horrific terror attacks in 2008. It is the UN chief's first visit to India since his second term in office commenced in January. He had earlier visited the country in October 2018 during his first term. Guterres landed in Mumbai on Wednesday shortly after midnight via a commercial flight. He was greeted by senior Maharashtra government officials on arrival.
Govt looking for funding for Rs 60,000 crore river linking project: Nitin Gadkari
"The plan for the project is ready and the government is looking for a loan of Rs 60,000 crore to executethe project," the minister said, addressing the sixth annual convocation at the National Institute of Technology at Karaikal, an enclave of the union territory of Puducherry.
Scrabble at Asian Games? India's first wordplay club wants to make it a reality
A former corporate executive wants to make Scrabble more than just child's play.
Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministerial colleagues, and several other dignitaries attended the function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Have big bias for people who understand global aspects: Dinesh Paliwal
We are open to collaborating and partner with anybody — Satya’s company (Microsoft), Jeff Bezos’ company (Amazon), Sunder’s company (Google), he said.
I wanted to join the army as kid: Tarun Chugh, MD, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
The moment I got into IIT, it got me into a different orbit, catapulted my thought process, and I was targeting my own career, he said.
Here's how IIT Madras has become a haven for startups
Since 2006, 140 startups have been a part of the IIT-M Incubation Cell. Of these, 32 startups have raised a total $108 million from investors.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Manjhi to share dais with PM Narendra Modi today
PM Modi is likely to launch a slew of infrastructure and economic projects to give a spur to the state's development.
All top Bihar NDA leaders to attend PM Narendra Modi's Parivartan rally
Pradhan today said that all the top leaders from the BJP-led NDA alliance in Bihar will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Parivartan rally at Muzaffarpur on July 25.
Flipkart to focus on social shopping, mobile interface and data mining
The Bengaluru-based company is scrambling to scale-up its technology backend and improve customer experience.
Govt planning Aakash 4, calls for suggestions
Despite setbacks, Indian government is not giving up on its dream of a low-cost tablet for school and college students.
Government looks to build a software ecosystem for Aakash applications
IIT Madras is putting about 5,000 engineering students through a four-day crash course on Aakash in the hope that they will build applications for it.
Will second version of Aakash make a perfect landing in cheap tablet market environment?
"The specs of Aakash-II are better than some of the hot-selling tablets, but at half the price," says Tuli, CEO of DataWind.
Data scientists being hired in droves, command premium over software engineers
Data analysts command premium over software engineers and get up to 40% more premium in compensation benefits.
IIT results 2011: The toppers, why and how they cracked IIT examinations
Prudhvitej Immadi is an unusual IIT topper. He didnt spend long hours devouring books and making personal sacrifices to get the top score.
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