Monthly Coverage Dossier July 2018

Monthly Coverage Dossier

July 2018

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IIT Madras is a Multicultural Campus

Date: 20th July 2018

Publication: The Hindu

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: Indian Institute of Technology Madras

URL: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chennai-

today/article24466738.ece

CHENNAI TODAY

Bhagavatham : B. Sundarkumar, Kanchi Maheswari Anantha Mandapam, Adyar, 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.;

Sankararaa Dikshithar, Sri Shirdi Sai Seva Samaj, Jay Shankar St., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Gita : V.S. Karunakarachariar, 14/48, Gill Nagar 2nd St., Choolaimedu, 4 p.m.; Sugavanamjee, Sitadevi

Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya MHSS., East Tambaram, 6.45 p.m.

Siddantalesa Sangraham : R. Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8/20, C.P. Ramaswamy St.,

Abhiramapuram, 5 p.m.

Ethiraja Sapthathi : Venu Raza Narayanan, Nadathur Ammal Koil, Prakasam Salai, Seven Wells, 6 p.m.

Devislokapatanam and Bhakthi Ganam : Palakkad G. Ramanathan, Sri Pathala Ponniamman Temple,

Madanandapuram, 5.30 p.m.

Soundarya Lahari : V. Rajagopalan, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8/20, C.P. Ramaswamy St., Abhiramapuram,

7 p.m.

Sivagnana Bodham : S. Gangadharan, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah,

6.30 p.m.

CULTURE’

Medical Research Foundation : Launch of Book Nani Palkhivala God’s Gift to India, V.D. Swami

Auditorium, Sankara Nethralya, College Rd., Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.

GENERAL

Indian Institute of Technology Madras : 55th Convocation, Student Activities Centre, Taramani, 3.30 p.m.

Chennai International Centre : Panel discussion on ‘The Sterlite Story Unplugged’, Madras School of

Economics Auditorium, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., Kotturpuram, 6.30 p.m.

Bank of Baroda : 111th Foundation Day, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6 p.m.

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chennai-today/article24466738.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chennai-today/article24466738.ece

INTACH - Chennai Chapter : Talk on ‘My Journey on the Heritage Rice Trail’, Amethyst, Whites Rd.,

Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

HRM Global Ventures : Conference on ‘Robotics, Automation and Non-Destructive Evaluation, Hindustan

University, Padur, 11 a.m.

Valliammai Engineering College : Lecture on ‘Modern Manufacturing Systems’, Kattankulathur, 9 a.m.

S.A. Engineering College : Lecture on ‘Software Testing’, Thiruverkadu, 9 a.m.

Chennai Institute of Technology : Workshop on ‘Industrial Automation Using Mitsubushi Robot’,

Kundrathur, 8 a.m.

Date: 21st July 2018


Edition: Chennai

Page No: 2

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi

Students: Giridhar Sriraman,Rahul Kejriwal and Pradeep Natarajan

Headline: Honour for Chennai boy at IIT-M’s convocation

URL: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/honour-for-chennai-boy-at-iit-ms-

convocation/article24478273.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/honour-for-chennai-boy-at-iit-ms-convocation/article24478273.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/honour-for-chennai-boy-at-iit-ms-convocation/article24478273.ece


Publication: The New Indian Express

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 1

Journalist: NA

Headline: 55th convocation at IIT Madras

URL: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/21/55th-convocation-at-iit-madras-

1846306.html

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/21/55th-convocation-at-iit-madras-1846306.html

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/21/55th-convocation-at-iit-madras-1846306.html



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 5

Journalist: NA

Headline: Dr Rajiv Kumar Vice Chairman NITI Aayog presenting President of India Prize to Rahul

Kejriwal at the 55th convocation of lit Madras on Friday.


Publication: Deccan Chronicle

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 2

Journalist: NA


Headline: Niti Aayog for inclusive development model

URL: https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/210718/niti-aayog-for-inclusive-development-

model.html

https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/210718/niti-aayog-for-inclusive-development-model.html

https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/210718/niti-aayog-for-inclusive-development-model.html


Publication: The Times of India

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Students: Rahul Kejriwal,Giridhur Sriraman

Headline: Development should become a mass movement: NITI Aayog vice chairman

URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/development-should-become-a-mass-

movement-niti-aayog-vice-chairman/articleshow/65075730.cms

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/development-should-become-a-mass-movement-niti-aayog-vice-chairman/articleshow/65075730.cms

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/development-should-become-a-mass-movement-niti-aayog-vice-chairman/articleshow/65075730.cms


Publication: UNI

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: 2267 degrees awarded at IIT-M's 55th Convocation

URL: http://www.uniindia.com/~/2-267-degrees-awarded-at-iit-m-s-55th-

convocation/States/news/1294840.html

2,267 degrees awarded during the 55th Convocation

In his Convocation address, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar said "today, as you leave the

hallowed halls of IIT-Madras, you not only have the opportunity to be part of India's future development

trajectory, but also have a responsibility to shape a New India.''He said development must become a

mass movement in order for it to be successful. ''Each and every one of you must recognize your role in

this movement. You can be the critical feedback loop that enforces accountability and ensures that

policymaking echoes the realities on the ground'', he added.

Stating that India could not adopt a foreign and path beaten model of capitalist development, Dr Rajiv

Kumar said ''our model will necessarily have to be inclusive not only to ensure the welfare of our people,

but also to take care of our environment and our natural endowments.''''All those present here,

especially those, embarking on their life's journeys, have the capability and drive to achieve this'', he

said. Presenting a report on the Institute's performance in the last academic year, IIT-M Director Prof

Bhaskar Ramamurthi said "IIT Madras has not only sustained the number-one ranking among

Engineering Institutes in the NIRF for the third year in a row since inception, but also retained its 2nd

position for overall performance among all universities in India.''He also congratulated the students,

faculty and staff of IIT-Madras for maintaining high standards and raising the bar ever higher each year.

http://www.uniindia.com/~/2-267-degrees-awarded-at-iit-m-s-55th-convocation/States/news/1294840.html

http://www.uniindia.com/~/2-267-degrees-awarded-at-iit-m-s-55th-convocation/States/news/1294840.html


Publication: Business Standard

Edition: Mumbai/Banaglore/Kolkata

Page No: 4

Journalist: NA

Headline: India needs to adopt a model of capitalism that is

URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-needs-to-adopt-a-model-of-

capitalism-that-is-118072001293_1.html

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-needs-to-adopt-a-model-of-capitalism-that-is-118072001293_1.html

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-needs-to-adopt-a-model-of-capitalism-that-is-118072001293_1.html


Publication: The Hindu Business Line

Edition: Delhi / Mumbai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai / Kolkata

Page No: 4

Journalist: NA


Headline: India cannot adopt foreign capitalism model: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman

URL: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-cannot-adopt-foreign-capitalism-model-

niti-aayog-vice-chairman/article24476626.ece

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-cannot-adopt-foreign-capitalism-model-niti-aayog-vice-chairman/article24476626.ece

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-cannot-adopt-foreign-capitalism-model-niti-aayog-vice-chairman/article24476626.ece


Publication: Dinamalar

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 6

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras Convocation 2018


Publication: Dinamani

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 3

Journalist: NA

Headline: Youngsters have the responsibility to create a new India


Publication: Daily Thanthi

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 11

Journalist: NA

Headline: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman presents degrees to IIT Madras students during the convocation

2018


Publication: Web India 123

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: 2,267 degrees awarded at IIT-M's 55th Convocation

URL: https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20180720/3393526.html

2,267 degrees awarded at IIT-M's 55th Convocation

A total of 2,267 degrees were awarded during the 55th Convocation of the Indian Institute of

Technology, Madras (iit-m), held on Friday.

In his Convocation address, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar said "today, as you leave the

hallowed halls of IIT-Madras, you not only have the opportunity to be part of India's future development

trajectory, but also have a responsibility to shape a New India.''He said development must become a

mass movement in order for it to be successful. ''Each and every one of you must recognize your role in

this movement. You can be the critical feedback loop that enforces accountability and ensures that

policymaking echoes the realities on the ground'', he added.

Stating that India could not adopt a foreign and path beaten model of capitalist development, Dr Rajiv

Kumar said ''our model will necessarily have to be inclusive not only to ensure the welfare of our people,

but also to take care of our environment and our natural endowments.''''All those present here,

especially those, embarking on their life's journeys, have the capability and drive to achieve this'', he

said. Presenting a report on the Institute's performance in the last academic year, IIT-M Director Prof

Bhaskar Ramamurthi said "IIT Madras has not only sustained the number-one ranking among

Engineering Institutes in the NIRF for the third year in a row since inception, but also retained its 2nd

position for overall performance among all universities in India.''He also congratulated the students,

faculty and staff of IIT-Madras for maintaining high standards and raising the bar ever higher each year.

https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20180720/3393526.html


Publication: DT Next

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: AI can transform country, says Niti Aayog V-C

URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/21020533/1080671/AI-can-transform-country-says-

Niti-Aayog-VC.vpf

AI can transform country, says Niti Aayog V-C

The next big things in the field of technology are artificial intelligence (AI) and smart mobility in India,

said Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog on Friday.

Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog

Chennai: Speaking at the 55th convocation of Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M), he said

“Leading AI technologies have the potential to transform several areas, including manufacturing,

agriculture, education and health in the country.”

“Globally, AI is likely to disrupt the nature of jobs and economic arrangements in the future, and we

want India to be a leader in this,” Kumar said adding that NITI Aayog had recently come up with a

discussion paper on the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in the country.

“Smart mobility is another revolution which could help us develop an ecosystem of shared, connected,

and zero emission mobility,” he said.

Speaking on the occasion, he also urged IIT-M to initiate its own perception survey on the ‘Ease of Doing

Business’ across the Indian States.

“Given the institute’s credibility and reputation, this survey will have a major impact,” he added.

Stating that it has now been recognised that innovation and entrepreneurship are essential to the

development process, Kumar said, “The focus has to perhaps shift to Stand Up India as several start-ups

flounder soon after take-off.” A total of 2,267 degrees were awarded to the graduating batch of

students this year.

https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/21020533/1080671/AI-can-transform-country-says-Niti-Aayog-VC.vpf

https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/21020533/1080671/AI-can-transform-country-says-Niti-Aayog-VC.vpf


Publication: India Today

Edition: Electronic

Journalist: NA

Headline: 55th convocation at IIT Madras

Date: 22nd July 2018

Publication: NDTV

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: 55th Convocation Held At IIT Madras, 2267 Degrees Awarded

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-55th-convocation-2267-degrees-awarded-1887280

55th Convocation Held At IIT Madras, 2267 Degrees Awarded

NEW DELHI: 55th convocation of IIT Madras was held on July 20, 2018. 2,267 degrees were awarded by

Professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras. One foreign national student received the M.Tech.

degree. As is the custom of IIT Madras, the new graduates took their pledge after receiving their degree.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog graced the occasion along with Dr. Pawan Goenka,

Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Madras and Managing Director, Mahindra and Mahindra.

Addressing the gathering, Professor Ramamurthi said, 'IIT Madras has not only sustained the number-

one ranking among Engineering Institutes in the NIRF for the third year in a row since inception, but also

retained its 2nd position for overall performance among all universities in India. I congratulate the

students, faculty and staff of our Institute for maintaining high standards and raising the bar ever higher

each year.'

Speaking about foreign collaborations, he said, 'Our intensifying collaborations with international

universities have resulted in the formalization of 4 new Joint Doctorate Programs (JDP) with National

Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, Ecole Centrale De Nantes in France, Heidelberg University in Germany,

and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The JDP with Nanyang Technological University was

inked in the presence of the Hon'ble Prime Minister during his visit to NTU in early June.' As of now the

total number of active MoUs signed by IIT Madras, with eminent international Universities, is 243. In

2017-2018 36 MoUs were signed.

'India cannot adopt a foreign and path beaten model of capitalist development. Our model will

necessarily have to be inclusive not only to ensure the welfare of all our people, but also to take care of

our environment and our natural endowments. All those present here, especially those, embarking on

their life's journeys, have the capability and drive to achieve this,' said the Chief Guest Dr. Rajiv Kumar to

the fresh graduates.

Emphasizing on the importance of technology, Dr. Pawan Goenka said,' Democratization of technology

is perhaps the biggest disruption happening in modern times and the startups incubated by fresh

graduates like you and facilitated by establishments like IIT Madras Research Park, are enablers of this

disruption. Technology is the backbone of inclusive growth across industries and socio-economic strata.'

29 B.Tech Honours, 403 B.Tech, 342 M.Tech, 244 Ph.D and 182 M.S. degrees were awarded this year.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-55th-convocation-2267-degrees-awarded-1887280

All Round Proficiency In Curricular And Extra Curricular Activities Prize 2018

Giridhar Sriraman was awarded the all-round proficiency in curricular and extra-curricular activities prize

for 2018. An assistant manager in ITC, Giridhar Sriraman also won the Motorola Prize.

The President Of India Prize

Rahul Kejriwal won the President of India Prize along with Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya memorial prize

and the B. Ravichandran memorial prize. He is a B.Tech. dual degree graduate in CSE.


Time: 7.45 pm

Publication: All India Radio

Edition: Electronic

Journalist: Mr Sivakumar

Headline: IIT Madras Convocation 2018


Publication: Campusutra

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Students:

Headline: 55th Convocation of IIT Madras

URL: http://campusutra.com/ContentEvent.aspx?id=3498&name=55th-Convocation-Held-At-IIT-

Madras,-342-M.Tech,-244-Ph.D-&-182-M.S.-degrees-were-awarded

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Date: 23rd July 2018

Publication: Metro Herald

Edition: Ahemdabad

Page No: 5

Journalist: NA

Headline: 55th Convocation of IIT Madras


Publication: The Hans India

Edition: Delhi/Hyderabad

Page No: 14

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof R Nagarajan,Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Prof. Ravindra Gettu and Prof. A. Ramesh

Headline: IIT-Madras setsup 6 new chairs

URL: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-23/IIT-Madras-setsup-6-new-

chairs-/400502

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-23/IIT-Madras-setsup-6-new-chairs-/400502

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-23/IIT-Madras-setsup-6-new-chairs-/400502


Publication: News Today)

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 1

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof B.S. Murty

Headline: Murty's small steps lead to giant LEAP- IIT-M prof talks about his world's first remote atom

probe project

URL: https://www.newstodaynet.com/chennai/iit-m-prof-talks-about-his-worlds-first-remote-atom-

probe-project-111143.html

https://www.newstodaynet.com/chennai/iit-m-prof-talks-about-his-worlds-first-remote-atom-probe-project-111143.html

https://www.newstodaynet.com/chennai/iit-m-prof-talks-about-his-worlds-first-remote-atom-probe-project-111143.html


Publication: Jansatta

Edition: Delhi

Page No: 11

Journalist: NA

Headline: Youngsters need to develop the country


Publication: Trinity Mirror

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 9

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof Kamakoti

Headline: Chennai IIT hosts RISC-V innovators meet

Date: 24th July 2018 Publication: BBC - Hindi Edition: Online Journalist: Saroj Singh

Student: Nithya Sethuganapathy Headline: Why less number of girls in IITs

URL: https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-44937142

आईआईटी में लड़कियों िी सखं्या िम क्यों

इस पोस्ट को शयेर करें Facebook इस पोस्ट को शयेर करें Messenger इस पोस्ट को शयेर करें Twitter इस पोस्ट को शयेर करें ईमेल साझा कीजिए

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देश की आबादी में महिलाओं की भागीदारी 48.5 फीसदी िै.

बारिवी ंपास करने वाली लड़ककयां तकरीबन 45 फीसदी के आसपास रिती िै.

देश के अलग-अलग कॉलेिों में इंिीननयररगं करने वाली लड़ककया ं28 फीसदी िैं.

लेककन आईआईटी से बीटेक करने वाली लड़ककया ंकेवल 8-10 फीसदी िी िोती िैं.

20 िुलाई को देश के राष्ट्रपनत रामनाथ कोववदं ने आईआईटी खड़गपरु में एक समारोि में शशरकत करत े िुए किा, "एक बात मेरे शलए अब तक पिेली बनी िुई िै. बारिवीं में लड़ककया ंलड़कों से बेितर प्रदशशन करती िैं, लेककन

आईआईटी में उनकी सखं्या च तंािनक रूप से कम िै. िमें इस बारे में कुछ करना ाहिए."

ऊपर िो आंकड़ ेहदए गए िैं वो राष्ट्रपनत कोववदं के मन की पिेली को साफ कर देत ेिैं. आख़िर आईआईटी में लड़ककया ंइतनी कम क्यों िैं? राष्ट्रपनत की इस पिेली को सलुझाने की कोशशश करत ेिैं.

इमेि कॉपीराइट @rashtrapatibhvn@RASHTRAPATIBHVN

आंकड़ ेक्या कित ेिैं?

सरकारी आकंड़ों के मतुाबबक़ 2017 में देश के 23 आईआईटी में कुल 10,878 छात्रों ने अडंर गे्रिुएट कोसश में दाखखला शलया, जिनमें केवल 995 लड़ककया ंथी.

इन लड़ककयों में से आईआईटी मद्रास में पढ़ने वाली ननत्या सेतगुणपनत भी एक िैं. उन्िोंने केशमकल इंिीननयररगं

ब्ां ुनी िै.

https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-44937142

ननत्या ने बीबीसी को बताया, "वसै ेतो मेरे घर पर मेरे इंिीननयर बनने को लेकर कभी दो राय निीं थी. सबने मेरे

फैसले का िमेशा समथशन ककया. लेककन िब मैंने काउंशसशलगं के बाद केशमकल इंिीननयररगं ब्ां ुनी तो मेरी मा ंने

इस पर आपवि िताई."

आपको ये भी रो क लगेगा

सााँड़ पालने के शलए महिला ने निीं की शादी

पीएम बनने से पिल ेिी अमरीका ने बढ़ाई इमरान की मजुककलें

एनआरसी के मदु्दे पर इतनी भड़की िुई क्यों िैं ममता

वे आहदम िनिानतया ंिो िमस ेज़्यादा सभ्य िैं

ननत्या किती िैं, "मेरी मां का किना था कक लड़ककयों के शलए ये ब्ां निीं िै. मझु ेआईटी या कंप्यटूर साइंस िैसी कोई

ब्ां लेनी ाहिए थी."

ननत्या ने अपने टी र और दसूरे सीननयर छात्रों (जिसमें लड़ककया ंभी थी)ं के साथ अपनी मम्मी की बात करवाई, तब

िा कर वो उनकी च्वाइस की ब्ां पर सिमत िुईं. यिी बात सबसे अिम िै.

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देश की आबादी में महिलाओं की भागीदारी 48.5 फीसदी िै.

बारिवी ंपास करने वाली लड़ककयां तकरीबन 45 फीसदी के आसपास रिती िै.

देश के अलग-अलग कॉलेिों में इंिीननयररगं करने वाली लड़ककया ं28 फीसदी िैं. लेककन आईआईटी से बीटेक करने वाली लड़ककया ंकेवल 8-10 फीसदी िी िोती िैं. 20 िुलाई को देश के राष्ट्रपनत रामनाथ कोववदं ने आईआईटी खड़गपरु में एक समारोि में शशरकत करत े िुए किा, "एक बात मेरे शलए अब तक पिेली बनी िुई िै. बारिवीं में लड़ककया ंलड़कों से बेितर प्रदशशन करती िैं, लेककन

आईआईटी में उनकी सखं्या च तंािनक रूप से कम िै. िमें इस बारे में कुछ करना ाहिए."

ऊपर िो आंकड़ ेहदए गए िैं वो राष्ट्रपनत कोववदं के मन की पिेली को साफ कर देत ेिैं. आख़िर आईआईटी में लड़ककया ंइतनी कम क्यों िैं? राष्ट्रपनत की इस पिेली को सलुझाने की कोशशश करत ेिैं.

आंकड़ ेक्या कित ेिैं?

सरकारी आकंड़ों के मतुाबबक़ 2017 में देश के 23 आईआईटी में कुल 10,878 छात्रों ने अडंर गे्रिुएट कोसश में दाखखला शलया, जिनमें केवल 995 लड़ककया ंथी.

इन लड़ककयों में से आईआईटी मद्रास में पढ़ने वाली ननत्या सेतगुणपनत भी एक िैं. उन्िोंने केशमकल इंिीननयररगं

ब्ां ुनी िै.

ननत्या ने बीबीसी को बताया, "वसै ेतो मेरे घर पर मेरे इंिीननयर बनने को लेकर कभी दो राय निीं थी. सबने मेरे

फैसले का िमेशा समथशन ककया. लेककन िब मैंने काउंशसशलगं के बाद केशमकल इंिीननयररगं ब्ां ुनी तो मेरी मा ंने

इस पर आपवि िताई."

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ननत्या किती िैं, "मेरी मा ंका किना था कक लड़ककयों के शलए ये ब्ा ं निी ंिै. मझु ेआईटी या कंप्यटूर साइंस िैसी कोई

ब्ां लेनी ाहिए थी."

ननत्या ने अपने टी र और दसूरे सीननयर छात्रों (जिसमें लड़ककया ंभी थीं) के साथ अपनी मम्मी की बात करवाई, तब

िा कर वो उनकी च्वाइस की ब्ां पर सिमत िुईं. यिी बात सबसे अिम िै.

आईआईटी में कम लड़ककया ंक्यों?

ये सवाल कें द्र सरकार के शलए भी च तंा का ववषय बना िुआ िै. इसी के अध्यन के शलए कें द्र सरकार ने आईआईटी मडंी के डायरेक्टर प्रोफेसर नतमोथी ए गोंजालववस की अध्यक्षता में एक कमेटी का गठन ककया था. इस कमेटी ने अपनी ररपोटश भी मानव ससंाधन मतं्रालय को सौंप दी िै.

ररपोटश पर बीबीसी से बात करत े िुए आईआईटी मडंी क डॉयरेक्टर प्रोफेसर गोंिालववस ने किा, "आईआईटी में लड़ककयों के कम आने के पीछे दो अिम वििें िैं. पिला िै लड़ककयों को लेकर समाि में मौिूद पवूाशग्रि और दसूरा िै

रोल मॉडल की कमी."

शे्रया आईआईटी गाधंीनगर से इलेजक्रकल इंिीननयररगं की पढ़ाई कर रिी िैं. उनकी क्लास में 170 लड़कों में केवल

15 िी लड़ककया ंिै. उनस ेिब इस बारे में बीबीसी ने पछूा तो उनका भी िवाब शमलता िुलता था.

शे्रया ने कोटा से इंिीननयररगं की कोच गं ली, यिां भी उनके साथ कोच गं में बिुत कम लड़ककया ंथीं. वो बताती िैं कक

उनके कई दोस्तों के मम्मी-पापा ने इंिीननयररगं में रुच िोने के बाविदू कोच गं करने के शलए उन्िें बािर निीं भेिा.

यिी बात प्रोफेसर गोंजालववस ने भी अपनी ररपोटश में किी िै. उन्िोंने ररपोटश में शलखा िै कक पिल ेतो लड़ककयों को कोच गं लेने की इिाजत निी ंशमलती. कभी शमल भी िाती िै तो काउंशसशलगं में हदक्कत आती िै. घरवाल े ाित ेिैं कक घर के पास के आईआईटी में मन मतुाबबक़ ब्ां शमल िाए, लेककन अक़्सर ऐसा िो निी ंपाता.

आईआईटी में लड़ककयों की कम सखं्या पर राज्यसभा में भी बिस िो ुकी िै. िवाब में मानव ससंाधन ववकास

मतं्रालय की तरफ से किा गया कक 2015 में 26.73 फीसदी लड़ककयों ने िेईई मने्स की परीक्षा पास की और 17 फीसदी ने िेईई अडवांस पास ककया. लेककन अतं में दाखखला लेने वालों की सखं्या की मात्र 8.8 फीसदी थी.

इससे यि साबबत िोता िै कक लड़ककया ंआईआईटी में दाखखले के शलए फॉमश भरती िैं, कई बार ुनी भी िाती िैं लेककन

मन मतुाबबक ब्ा ं न शमलने की विि से पास िोने पर भी लड़ककया ंआईआईटी में दाखखला निीं ले पाती िैं.

समाधान क्या िै?

आईआईटी मडंी की ररपोटश में इस समस्या के समाधान पर भी बात की गई िै.

ररपोटश में समाधान के तौर पर लड़ककयों के शलए सीट बढ़ाने की बात किी गई िै ताकक 2020 तक आईआईटी में लड़ककयों का आंकड़ा 20 फीसदी से ऊपर पिंु सके. इसशलए इस साल देश के कुल 23 आईआईटी शमला कर 800 सीटें बढ़ाई गई िैं.

इसका उद्देकय बस इतना िै कक लड़कों की सीट को कम न करत ेिुए लड़ककयों की सखं्या आईआईटी में बढ़ाई िा सके.

BBC

आईआईटी काउंशसल ने ये फैसला 2018-19 के सत्र के शलए ककया िै. इसका नतीिा िै कक इस साल आईआईटी में पिंु ने वाली लड़ककयों की सखं्या 15 फीसदी के पास पिंु गई िैं. ये वपछल ेपा ं सालों में सबसे ज़्यादा िै.

दसूरे समाधान के तरीकों में ररपोटश में किा गया िै कक आईआईटी रोल मॉडल तयैार करें, छात्राओ ं के शलए अलग

स्कीम ननकाल ेजिसस ेउन्िें प्रोत्सािन शमल,े छात्रवनृत देना और ट्यशून फीस में छूट की बात भी इसमें किी गई िै.

आईआईटी मडंी ने इस पर काम भी शरुू कर हदया िै और नतीि ेसकारात्मक सामने आ रिे िैं.

ररपोटश में भववष्ट्य में ऐसी योिनाओं पर काम करने को किा गया िै जिसस े कक आठवी ं कक्षा से छात्राओं को आईआईटी की परीक्षा की तयैारी कराई िा सके.

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ववदेशों में क्या िै आकंड़?े

ऐसा निी ंकक भारत में इंिीननयररगं पढ़ने वाली लड़ककयों की कमी िै. 2016 में 3 लाख लड़ककयों ने बीटेक के अलग-

अलग ब्ां में एडशमशन शलया, लेककन आईआईटी में ये आंकड़ा कम िो िाता िै.

इसशलए ये किना कक लड़ककयों का हदमाग़ इंिीननयररगं िैस ेववषयों में कम लता िै, यि ग़लत धारणा िै.

अमरीका की (एमआईटी) के 2016 के आंकड़ ेबतात ेिैं कक उनके यिां इंिीननयररगं में अडंरगे्रिुएट में दाखखला लेने

वालों में 50 फीसदी लड़ककयां शाशमल थीं.

अमरीका के िी शीषश ससं्थानों में से एक में भी 2016 में इंिीननयररगं में अडंरगे्रिुएट में दाखखला लेने वालों की सखं्या 50 फीसदी लड़ककया ंथीं.

आईआईटी में सरकार ने िो शमशन बटेी पढ़ाओ शरुू ककया िै अब इससे िी उम्मीद बढ़ी िै. लक्ष्य 2020 तक

आईआईटी में 20 फीसदी लड़ककयों के दाखखल ेका िै.

(बीबीसी हिन्दी के एंड्रॉएड ऐप के शलए आप कर सकत ेिैं. आप िमें , , और पर फॉलो भी कर सकत ेिैं.)

Date: 25th July 2018 Publication: The New Indian Express - City Express Edition: Chennai Page no.: 3 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT Madras welcomes new batch of students URL: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/24/iit-madras-welcomes-new-batch-of-students-1848048.html

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Date: 25th July 2018 Publication: DT Next Edition: Chennai Page no.: 8 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi & Prof. M S Sivakumar Headline: IIT-M conducts unique orientation for students and parents URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/25032242/1081259/IITM-conducts-unique-orientation-for-students-and-.vpf?TId=112132

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Date: 25th July 2018 Publication: Trending 360 Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT Madras Welcomes New Batch Of Students URL: https://trending360.in/2018/07/25/iit-madras-welcomes-new-batch-of-students/ IIT Madras, on Tuesday, welcomed the new batch of undergraduate students with a ‘unique’ orientation programme to help both students and parents adjust to the changes that the students may undergo after entering the campus, according to an official release. A total of 863 students have been admitted to IIT Madras this year in the B.Tech. and B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degrees programmes, and 46 have been admitted to the five-year MA programme, the statement said. A presentation on the Academic Credit System and a session on the mental health counselling programme among other things found a place as part of the orientation programme. Addressing the new students and their parents, the statement quoted Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, saying, “As students, you will get a lot of opportunities to learn from various walks of life, here at IIT Madras. As long as you can balance academics with co-curricular activities and manage your time, you will do well. There are many agencies and helping hands available at the Institute. In case, you face any difficulty, just reach out to them.” Reaching out to parents, the statement quoted her as saying, “You must allow your wards to find what interests them and encourage them to immerse themselves in it. Give your children, freedom to discover themselves.” The students were also taken on a tour of various facilities such as Central Workshop, Central Library and Computer science and various laboratories, the statement said. Orientation programme During the orientation, a presentation on the Academic Credit System and a session on the mental health counselling programme were conducted. Students were also taken on a tour across the various facilities in the campus.

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Date: 26th July 2018 Publication: The Hans India Edition: Delhi/Hyderabad Page No: 15 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT-Madras welcomes new batch of students URL:http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-25/IIT-Madras-welcomes-new-batch-of-students/401002

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Date: 26th July 2018 Publication: News Today Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M welcomes UG students in unique style URL: https://www.newstodaynet.com/chennai/iit-m-welcomes-ug-students-in-unique-style-112027.html IIT-M welcomes UG students in unique style First year students and their parents at the orientation programme at IIT-Madras campus on Tuesday Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras welcomed the new batch of undergraduate students with a unique orientation programme for not just the students but also their parents on Tuesday. The objective is to help both students as well as parents to adjust to the changes after entering the campus. The institute encourages students to develop their overall personality and skills, rather than just the academic knowledge, a press release said. A total of 863 students have been admitted to IIT Madras this year in B Tech and B Tech-M Tech dual degrees programmes and 46 in five-year MA programme. IIT-M Director Bhaskar Ramamurthi addressing the gathering. The orientation programme included a presentation on the academic credit system and session on the mental health counselling among other things. Addressing a joint session of new students and parents, IIT-M Director Bhaskar Ramamurthi said, "As students, you will get lot of opportunities to learn from various walks of life, here at IIT Madras. As long as you can balance academics with co-curricular activities and manage your time, you will do well. There are many agencies and helping hands available at the institute. In case, you face any difficulty, just reach out to them." Urging the parents to be supportive of their children, Ramamurthi said, "You must allow your wards to find what interests them and encourage them to immerse themselves in it. Give your children, freedom to discover themselves." The students were also taken on a tour of various facilities such as central workshop, central library and computer science and various laboratories. Highlighting the unique initiatives, IIT-M Dean (Students) M S Sivakumar, Dean (Students), IIT Madras, said the institute is working to build not only academic competency but skills in extracurricular activities as well. The objective is to help students think unconventionally and become courageous and confident individuals who are not risk-averse. These qualities are vital to take up entrepreneurships and become job generators instead of job seekers and develop a sense of social connect as well, he said.

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Date: 26th July 2018 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Online Journalist: Shyna Karla Headline: This institute is getting hundreds of foreign students for PhD programme URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/this-institute-is-getting-hundreds-of-foreign-students-for-phd-programme/articleshow/65128615.cms

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Date: 30th July 2018 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Chennai Page No: 5 Journalist: NA Headline: More girls in IITs this year

IIT Madras is an Industry Friendly Institute

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: The Economic Times

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Andrew Thangaraj

Headline: NPTEL rolls out online course on TB for doctors

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NPTEL rolls out online course on TB for doctors

The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) on Monday launched an eight-week

online certification course to train doctors across the country treating patients with Tuberculosis (TB), a

disease with an estimated incidence figure of 2.79 million cases in India.

NPTEL rolls out online course on TB for doctorsChennai, The National Programme on Technology

Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) on Monday launched an eight-week online certification course to train

doctors across the country treating patients with Tuberculosis (TB), a disease with an estimated

incidence figure of 2.79 million cases in India.

The course, in partnership with National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT), would sensitise

doctors both in the public and private sector to the standards of care and the new guidelines and

developments in the modern management of TB.

"We believe that this is the first course of this nature addressing a specific disease of public health

importance in India. We hope that it will benefit doctors treating TB patients and help them to offer care

of a higher order to their patients," Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEL coordinator at IIT Madras, said in a

statement.

The "Manage TB - an online course for Doctors" consists of video lectures, case discussion scenarios and

video demonstrations of laboratory procedures.

There is vast potential to develop online courses in a range of subjects and the NPTEL would welcome

new proposals and coordinate the offering of the same, Thangaraj added.

The initiative would also impart a major boost to World Health Organization's "End TB" Strategy, which

seeks to achieve 95 per cent reduction in TB mortality and 90 per cent reduction in TB incidence by the

year 2035.

Tuberculosis continues to be a major public health problem in much of the developing world. India has

nearly one-fourth of the global TB patients and an estimated 4.8 lakh lives are lost every year due to this

illness.

https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/diagnostics/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors/64833894

https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/diagnostics/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors/64833894

To eliminate TB, it is important to build the capacity of doctors to appropriately diagnose and treat TB,

in view of the major advances recently in its diagnosis and treatment.

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: Bio Spectrum

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: NPTEL, NIRT to train doctors for TB management

URL: https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/68/11225/nptel-nirt-to-train-doctors-for-tb-

management.html















statement.







year 2035.



illness.

https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/68/11225/nptel-nirt-to-train-doctors-for-tb-management.html

https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/68/11225/nptel-nirt-to-train-doctors-for-tb-management.html



Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: The Indian Saga

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: NPTEL and National Institute for Research in TB to Train Doctors

URL: http://theindiasaga.com/social-sector/nptel-and-national-institute















statement.







year 2035.



illness.

http://theindiasaga.com/social-sector/nptel-and-national-institute



Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: The Hindu Tamil

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 3

Journalist: NA


Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: The Quint

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: NPTEl rolls out online course on TB for doctors

URL: https://www.thequint.com/hotwire-text/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors

NPTEl rolls out online course on TB for doctors

Chennai, July 2 (IANS) The National Programme on Technology Enhanced learning (NPTEl) on Monday

launched an eight-week online certification course to train doctors across the country treating patients

with Tuberculosis (TB), a disease with an estimated incidence figure of 2.79 million cases in India.






of a higher order to their patients," Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEl coordinator at IIT Madras, said in a

statement.



There is vast potential to develop online courses in a range of subjects and the NPTEl would welcome




year 2035.



illness.



https://www.thequint.com/hotwire-text/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors

Date: 3rd July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-

doctors-118070200866_1.html











statement.





Theinitiative would also impart a major boost to World Health Organization's "End TB" Strategy, which


year 2035.



illness.



https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors-118070200866_1.html

https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors-118070200866_1.html

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: Daily world

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: https://dailyworld.in/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors/











statement.







year 2035.



illness.



https://dailyworld.in/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors/

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: Morung Express

Edition: Onl

Journalist: NA



URL: http://morungexpress.com/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors/











statement.







year 2035.



illness.



http://morungexpress.com/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors/

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: Net India 123

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL:

https://www.netindia123.com/articles/showdetails.asp?id=3380356&n_date=20180702&cat=Health











statement.







year 2035.



illness.



https://www.netindia123.com/articles/showdetails.asp?id=3380356&n_date=20180702&cat=Health

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: Daji World

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=517018











statement.







year 2035.



ilness.



http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=517018

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: Sify .com

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: http://www.sify.com/news/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors-news-others-

shcsVjbadafif.html











statement.







year 2035.



illness.



http://www.sify.com/news/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors-news-others-shcsVjbadafif.html

http://www.sify.com/news/nptel-rolls-out-online-course-on-tb-for-doctors-news-others-shcsVjbadafif.html

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: window to News

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: http://www.windowtonews.com/news.php?id=163235&cat_id=15











statement.







year 2035.



illness.



http://www.windowtonews.com/news.php?id=163235&cat_id=15

Date: 3rd July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/Health/20180702/3380356.html











statement.







year 2035.



illness.



https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/Health/20180702/3380356.html

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: Skill Outlook

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: NPTEL joins hands with National Institute for Research in TB to train doctors

URL: http://skilloutlook.com/education/nptel-joins-hands-with-national-institute-for-research-in-tb-to-

train-doctors











statement.







year 2035.



illness.



http://skilloutlook.com/education/nptel-joins-hands-with-national-institute-for-research-in-tb-to-train-doctors

http://skilloutlook.com/education/nptel-joins-hands-with-national-institute-for-research-in-tb-to-train-doctors

Date: 3rd July 2018

Publication: India Bloom

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: http://www.indianbloom.com/desi/newsdetail.asp?id











statement.







year 2035.



illness.



http://www.indianbloom.com/desi/newsdetail.asp?id

Date: 4th July 2018

Publication: The Pioneer

Edition: Delhi

Page No: 12

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof Andrew Thangaraj

Headline: New Course on Tuberculosis

URL: https://www.dailypioneer.com/avenues/new-course-on-tuberculosis.html

https://www.dailypioneer.com/avenues/new-course-on-tuberculosis.html

Date: 4th July 2018

Publication: Edu Advice

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: NPTEL joins hands with NIR in TB to train doctors

URL: http://eduadvice.in/home/NewsDetail?pid=13198

NPTEL Joins Hands With National Institute For Research In Tuberculosis To Train Doctors

nptel joins hands with national institute for research in tb to train doctors

The launch of 'Manage TB- an online course for Doctors'

Chennai, 2nd July 2018: The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has joined

hands with National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) to offer the 'Manage Tuberculosis – an

online certification course for Doctors.'


nearly one-fourth of the global TB patients, and an estimated 4.8 lakh lives are lost every year due to

this illness. The End TB strategy of the World Health Organisation (WHO) seeks to achieve 95% reduction

in TB mortality and 90% reduction in TB incidence by the year 2035.

The National Strategic Plan of the Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) intends to achieve

the same by 2025. Therefore, it is important to build the capacity of doctors to appropriately diagnose

and treat TB. There have been major advances recently in the diagnosis and treatment of TB, along with

new national and international guidelines.

This 8-week course aims to sensitise doctors both in the public and private sector to the standards of

care and the new guidelines and developments in the modern management of TB. It was prepared in

consultation with experts in the field of TB management and covered the epidemiology, diagnosis,

treatment, prevention and control of TB as a public health problem. NPTEL has provided the support for

recording and hosting on the portal, along with coordination for the conduction of final exams. The

course has been planned to account for the work schedules of doctors in practice, and consists of video

lectures, case discussion scenarios and video demonstrations of laboratory procedures.

On the importance of this course, Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEL coordinator at IIT Madras, said, "We

believe that this is the first course of this nature addressing a specific disease of public health


of a higher order to their patients." He added that there was vast potential to develop online courses in

a range of subjects and the NPTEL would welcome new proposals and coordinate the offering of the

same.

http://eduadvice.in/home/NewsDetail?pid=13198

Dr. Sanjay Mehendale, former Additional Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research

(ICMR) advised the organisers to explore the feasibility of awarding CME credit points for the course as

that would encourage a larger participation among doctors.

The course was launched by Shri. Madhusudhan Reddy IAS, Deputy Commissioner (Health), Greater

Chennai Corporation, at ICMR-NIRT in the presence of Dr. Srikanth Tripathy, Director-in-Charge of NIRT.

Mr. Madhusudhan Reddy expressed the need for such a course in view of the 'End TB' Strategy and the

'TB Free Chennai' initiative that have been rolled out recently, and urged all doctors to participate.

Date: 4th July 2018

Publication: Welth

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: NPTEL Joins Hands With National Institute For Research In Tuberculosis To Train Doctors

URL: http://www.welthi.com/nptel-joins-hands-with-national-institute-for-research-in-tb-to-train-

doctors/

NPTEL Joins Hands With National Institute For Research In Tuberculosis To Train Doctors

nptel joins hands with national institute for research in tb to train doctors

The launch of 'Manage TB- an online course for Doctors'

Chennai, 2nd July 2018: The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has joined

hands with National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) to offer the 'Manage Tuberculosis – an

online certification course for Doctors.


nearly one-fourth of the global TB patients, and an estimated 4.8 lakh lives are lost every year due to

this illness. The End TB strategy of the World Health Organisation (WHO) seeks to achieve 95% reduction

in TB mortality and 90% reduction in TB incidence by the year 2035.

The National Strategic Plan of the Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) intends to achieve

the same by 2025. Therefore, it is important to build the capacity of doctors to appropriately diagnose

and treat TB. There have been major advances recently in the diagnosis and treatment of TB, along with

new national and international guidelines.

This 8-week course aims to sensitise doctors both in the public and private sector to the standards of

care and the new guidelines and developments in the modern management of TB. It was prepared in

consultation with experts in the field of TB management and covered the epidemiology, diagnosis,

treatment, prevention and control of TB as a public health problem. NPTEL has provided the support for

recording and hosting on the portal, along with coordination for the conduction of final exams. The

course has been planned to account for the work schedules of doctors in practice, and consists of video


On the importance of this course, Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEL coordinator at IIT Madras, said, "We

believe that this is the first course of this nature addressing a specific disease of public health


of a higher order to their patients." He added that there was vast potential to develop online courses in

a range of subjects and the NPTEL would welcome new proposals and coordinate the offering of the

same.

http://www.welthi.com/nptel-joins-hands-with-national-institute-for-research-in-tb-to-train-doctors/

http://www.welthi.com/nptel-joins-hands-with-national-institute-for-research-in-tb-to-train-doctors/

Dr. Sanjay Mehendale, former Additional Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research

(ICMR) advised the organisers to explore the feasibility of awarding CME credit points for the course as

that would encourage a larger participation among doctors.

The course was launched by Shri. Madhusudhan Reddy IAS, Deputy Commissioner (Health), Greater

Chennai Corporation, at ICMR-NIRT in the presence of Dr. Srikanth Tripathy, Director-in-Charge of NIRT.

Mr. Madhusudhan Reddy expressed the need for such a course in view of the 'End TB' Strategy and the

'TB Free Chennai' initiative that have been rolled out recently, and urged all doctors to participate.

Date: 4th July 2018


Edition: Chennai

Page No: 4

Journalist: NA

Headline: Top institutes join hands to train docs in treating TB

Date: 4th July 2018


Edition: Chennai

Page No: 8

Journalist: Mr. Sathyanarayanan

Headline: Professional Chairs in IITs

Date: 5th July 2018


Edition: Delhi/Mumbai/ Chennai / Pune / Hyderabad / Ahmedabad

Page No: 17

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras aims to make Chennai ‘Digital Wellbeing Capital’

URL: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/iit-madras-aims-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-

capital/article24332797.ece

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/iit-madras-aims-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-capital/article24332797.ece

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/iit-madras-aims-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-capital/article24332797.ece

Date: 5th July 2018

Publication: NDTV

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras Initiates Alliance To Make Chennai 'Digital Wellbeing Capital'

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-

capital-1877992

IIT Madras Initiates Alliance To Make Chennai 'Digital Wellbeing Capital'

The Institute will use its expertise in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, IoT and Motion

Wellbeing Capital

CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is initiating an alliance called 'Digital Wellbeing

Alliance' to deploy digital technologies with the objective of making Chennai the 'Digital Wellbeing

Capital' of the World.


Capture Technology to work for the wellbeing of the community, specifically the young workforce and

weaker sections of the Society.

The Alliance was inaugurated today, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at IIT Madras by Dr. Ram D. Sriram, a

renowned AI and healthcare expert and is currently the chief of the Software and Systems Division,

Information Technology Laboratory, at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), US

federal government.

Speaking about the importance of this workshop, Prof M. Manivannan, Biomedical Engineering Group,

Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who organized this alliance, said, "There are many issues

that only an alliance can solve. We will brainstorm to identify those issues in this workshop. This Alliance

is spearheaded by several passionate people, apart from me, including Prof. D. Janakiram of IIT Madras,

Mr. Sridharan Sivan of S10 Health Solutions, Ms. Sharmila Devadas of MedioTek Health Systems, Mr.

Subbarao of Chola MS Risk, again emphasizing alliance of people rather than individuals."

The stakeholders of this Alliance would be Academic Institutions such as all the IITs, Health technology

companies, medical device makers, digital health players, medical institutions, corporate firms,

Government bodies such as NITI Aayog and Certifying/Regulating Agencies.

The 'Global Alliance' is an initiative of IIT Madras along with Industrial partners, hospitals, and global

thought leaders.

This Alliance is intended to improve quality of life for healthcare providers and seekers; and to leverage

India's strength to enhance global health and wellness care.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-capital-1877992

https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-capital-1877992

The Alliance has its own blockchain which is a decentralised platform that enables secure, fast and

transparent exchange and usage of medical data with smart contracts. With the blockchain technology,

the community end user is at the centre of the digital transformation of healthcare and is empowered

with the right of his/her own data.

The Wellbeing Paradigm will determine India's Gross domestic product (GDP) in the future. Wellbeing of

a community, beyond eating healthy food and exercises, will be determined by many other factors.

This Alliance would work to foster market-driven innovation, to enhance skill development, to protect

intellectual property and develop best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure, spawn new products and

services around Industry 4.0. This alliance enables cooperation of all stakeholders through blockchain for

setting policy, standards and regulatory framework.

The focus would be on Culture of Wellbeing, Interoperability, Data privacy, Cyber security, Policy,

Consumer engagement and Evidence and Evaluation. The Alliance will be a great platform to drive the

global penetration for the thriving health tech start-up community.

Date: 5th July 2018

Publication: UNI

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof M. Manivannan

Headline: IIT Madras initiates alliance to make Chennai 'Digital Wellbing Capital'

URL: http://www.uniindia.com/~/iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbing-

capital/Business%20Economy/news/1279023.html



Wellbeing Capital










federal government.











thought leaders.



http://www.uniindia.com/~/iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbing-capital/Business%20Economy/news/1279023.html

http://www.uniindia.com/~/iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbing-capital/Business%20Economy/news/1279023.html














Date: 5th July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras collaborates with Health Technology firms to make Chennai the ‘Digital

Wellbeing Capital’ of the world

URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-collaborating-with-health-

technology-firms-to-make-chennai-the-digital-wellbeing-capital-of-the-world-1277171-2018-07-04



Wellbeing Capital










federal government.











thought leaders.



https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-collaborating-with-health-technology-firms-to-make-chennai-the-digital-wellbeing-capital-of-the-world-1277171-2018-07-04

https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-collaborating-with-health-technology-firms-to-make-chennai-the-digital-wellbeing-capital-of-the-world-1277171-2018-07-04














Date: 5th July 2018

Publication: Pharmbiz

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras collaborates with health technology firms to form 'Digital Wellbeing Alliance' to

improve quality of life

URL: http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=109831&sid=1


Wellbeing Capital










federal government.











thought leaders.
















Date: 5th July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT-M forms alliance with health technology firms

URL: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/iit-m-forms-alliance-with-

health-technology-firms/article24335821.ece

IIT-M forms alliance with health technology firms


Wellbeing Capital










federal government.











thought leaders.


India's strength to enhance global health and wellness care

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/iit-m-forms-alliance-with-health-technology-firms/article24335821.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/iit-m-forms-alliance-with-health-technology-firms/article24335821.ece














Date: 5th July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof M Manivannan

Headline: City to turn ‘Digital Wellbeing Capital’

URL: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/04/city-to-turn-digital-wellbeing-

capital-1838250.html

City to turn ‘Digital Wellbeing Capital’


Wellbeing Capital










federal government.











thought leaders.

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/04/city-to-turn-digital-wellbeing-capital-1838250.html

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/04/city-to-turn-digital-wellbeing-capital-1838250.html
















Date: 5th July 2018

Publication: BioSpectrum

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT-M collaborates with Health Technology firms

URL: https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/68/11246/iit-m-collaborates-with-health-technology-

firms.html


Wellbeing Capital










federal government.











thought leaders.





https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/68/11246/iit-m-collaborates-with-health-technology-firms.html

https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/68/11246/iit-m-collaborates-with-health-technology-firms.html












Date: 5th July 2018


Edition: Chennai

Page No:6

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-M to make city ‘digital well-being capital

Date: 5th July 2018

Publication: Ucnews

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: https://www.ucnews.in/news/IIT-Madras-Initiates-Alliance-To-Make-Chennai-Digital-Wellbeing-

Capital/310260189763056.html


Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is initiating an alliance called 'Digital Wellbeing Alliance' to

deploy digital technologies with the objective of making Chennai the 'Digital Wellbeing Capital' of the

World.







federal government.











thought leaders.



https://www.ucnews.in/news/IIT-Madras-Initiates-Alliance-To-Make-Chennai-Digital-Wellbeing-Capital/310260189763056.html

https://www.ucnews.in/news/IIT-Madras-Initiates-Alliance-To-Make-Chennai-Digital-Wellbeing-Capital/310260189763056.html














Date: 5th July 2018

Publication: Tamilnadu Everyday

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


URL: http://tamilnadu.indiaeveryday.com/news-iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-

1135-4713579.htm




World.







federal government.











thought leaders.





http://tamilnadu.indiaeveryday.com/news-iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-1135-4713579.htm

http://tamilnadu.indiaeveryday.com/news-iit-madras-initiates-alliance-to-make-chennai-digital-1135-4713579.htm












Date: 5th July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: https://www.netindia123.com/articles/showdetails.asp?id=3381838&n_date=20180704&cat=India




World.







federal government.











thought leaders.





https://www.netindia123.com/articles/showdetails.asp?id=3381838&n_date=20180704&cat=India












Date: 5th July 2018

Publication: Web Inidia 123

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA







World.







federal government.











thought leaders.

















Date: 5th July 2018


Edition: Chennai

Page No:5

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-M pact to make Chennai ‘digital well-being capital

URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/05010346/1078605/IITM-pact-to-make-Chennai-

Digital-Wellbeing-Capital.vpf?TId=112141

https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/05010346/1078605/IITM-pact-to-make-Chennai-Digital-Wellbeing-Capital.vpf?TId=112141

https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/05010346/1078605/IITM-pact-to-make-Chennai-Digital-Wellbeing-Capital.vpf?TId=112141

Date: 5th July 2018

Publication: The Pharmabiz

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: NPTEL joins hands with National Institute for Research in TB to train doctors

URL: http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=109815&sid=2

NPTEL joins hands with National Institute for Research in TB to train doctors

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has joined hands with National Institute

of Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) to offer 'Manage tuberculosis – an online certification course for

doctors.' It is expected to impart a major boost to the 'End TB' strategy & 'TB Free Chennai' initiative.

This eight-week course was prepared in consultation with experts in the field of TB management and

covered the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of TB as a public health

problem. NPTEL has provided the support for recording and hosting on the portal, along with

coordination for conduct of final exams.

Speaking about the importance of this course, Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEL coordinator at IIT Madras,

said, “We believe that this is the first course of this nature addressing a specific disease of public health


of a higher order to their patients.”

Prof. Thangaraj added that there was vast potential to develop online courses in a range of subjects and

the NPTEL would welcome new proposals and coordinate the offering of the same.

The 'Manage TB – an online course for doctors' was developed by Indian Council of Medical Research

(ICMR) - NIRT in collaboration with the NPTEL. It is an initiative to address this felt need of sensitizing



The course has been designed after extensive discussions with subject experts and has been planned

keeping in mind the busy work schedule of doctors in practice. This 8-week course consists of video


The course was launched recently by Madhusudhan Reddy, IAS, deputy commissioner (Health), Greater

Chennai Corporation, at ICMR-NIRT in the presence of Dr. Srikanth Tripathy, director-in-charge of NIRT.

Expressing happiness with the move by NPTEL to enter the field of medicine, Madhusudhan Reddy said

that a course like this was very much needed in view of the 'End TB' Strategy and the 'TB Free Chennai'

initiative that have been rolled out recently.

http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=109815&sid=2

Reddy said that he would urge all the doctors in the Chennai Corporation to enroll in the course. He also

said that courses aimed at the paramedical staff involved in TB control would be very helpful. Dr. Sanjay

Mehendale, former Additional Director General of the ICMR advised the organisers to explore the

feasibility of awarding CME credit points for the course as that would encourage a larger participation

among doctors.



illness. The End TB strategy of the World Health Organisation (WHO) seeks to achieve 95% reduction in

TB mortality and 90% reduction in TB incidence by the year 2035.

The National Strategic Plan of the Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) has a more

ambitious target of working towards TB elimination by 2025. To achieve these goals it is important to

build the capacity of Doctors to appropriately diagnose and treat TB. There have been major advances

recently in the diagnosis and treatment of TB. There are also new national and international guidelines.

NPTEL was initiated by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur,

Madras, Guwahati and Roorkee) along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003. The online

courses cover all disciplines of engineering such as biotechnology, ocean engineering and, metallurgical

sciences apart from the popular courses such as computer science engineering or electrical engineering.

NPTEL is the largest provider of MOOCs in India today, especially the engineering stream, with a credible

proctored certification exam that clearly qualifies and differentiates the learners who do these courses.

NPTEL is offering 270 courses in the July-October 2018 semester.

Date: 6th July 2018


Edition: Delhi

Page No: 14

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof M Manivannan,

Headline: IIT-Madras collaborating with health technology firms

URL: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-05/IIT-Madras-collaborating-

with-health-technology-firms-/395505

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-05/IIT-Madras-collaborating-with-health-technology-firms-/395505

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-05/IIT-Madras-collaborating-with-health-technology-firms-/395505

Date: 6th July 2018

Publication: Digital Learning

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras to turn Chennai into world’s “Digital Wellbeing Capital”

URL: http://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2018/07/iit-madras-to-turn-chennai-into-worlds-digital-

wellbeing-capital/

IIT Madras to turn Chennai into world’s “Digital Wellbeing Capital” Views: 496

IIT Madras

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is going to initiate Digital Wellbeing Alliance for making

Chennai the “Digital Wellbeing Capital” of the world by deploying digital technologies.

Under the alliance, the Institute will work for the wellbeing of the community with special focus on

young workforce and weaker sections of the society by using its expertise in technologies like

Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT and Motion Capture Technology.

Dr Ram D Sriram, Chief, Software and Systems Division, Information Technology Laboratory, National

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), US federal government, inaugurated the alliance at IIT

Madras this week.


Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, said, “There are many issues that only an alliance can

solve. We will brainstorm to identify those issues in this workshop. This Alliance is spearheaded by

several passionate people, apart from me, including Prof D. Janakiram of IIT Madras, Mr. Sridharan Sivan

of S10 Health Solutions, Ms. Sharmila Devadas of MedioTek Health Systems, Mr. Subbarao of Chola MS

Risk, again emphasizing alliance of people rather than individuals.”

The alliance is likely to have NITI Aayog and other regulatory bodies along with academic institutions

such as all the IITs, health technology companies, medical device makers, digital health players, medical

institutions and various corporate firms as the stakeholders.

The ‘Global Alliance’ is an initiative of IIT Madras along with Industrial partners, hospitals, and global

thought leaders.


India’s strength to enhance global health and wellness care.

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http://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2018/07/iit-madras-to-turn-chennai-into-worlds-digital-wellbeing-capital/

Date: 6th July 2018

Publication: Jagaran Josh

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras pioneers alliance to make Chennai 'Digital Wellbeing Capital'

URL: https://www.jagranjosh.com/trending/education-iit-madras-pioneers-alliance-to-make-chennai-

digital-wellbeing-capital-403066

IIT Madras to turn Chennai into world’s “Digital Wellbeing Capital” Views: 496

IIT Madras








Madras this week.











thought leaders.



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Date: 6th July 2018

Publication: English Matrubhumi

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IITM and health tech firms to make Chennai ‘Digital Wellbeing Capital’ of the world

URL: http://english.mathrubhumi.com/education/news/news-updates/iitm-and-health-tech-firms-to-

make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-capital-of-the-world-1.2945386

IITM and health tech firms to make Chennai ‘Digital Wellbeing Capital’ of the world

IIT Madras








Madras this week.











thought leaders.



http://english.mathrubhumi.com/education/news/news-updates/iitm-and-health-tech-firms-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-capital-of-the-world-1.2945386

http://english.mathrubhumi.com/education/news/news-updates/iitm-and-health-tech-firms-to-make-chennai-digital-wellbeing-capital-of-the-world-1.2945386

Date: 6th July 2018

Publication: Edu Advice

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras collaborating with Health Technology firms to make Chennai

URL: http://eduadvice.in/home/NewsDetail?pid=13231

IIT Madras collaborating with Health Technology firms to make Chennai








Madras this week.











thought leaders.



http://eduadvice.in/home/NewsDetail?pid=13231

Date: 9th July 2018

Publication: Telangana Today

Edition: Hyderabad

Page No: 37

Journalist: NA



URL: https://telanganatoday.com/nptel-online-course-tb-doctors

https://telanganatoday.com/nptel-online-course-tb-doctors


Publication: Forbes India Magazine

Edition: Magazine

Page No: 46

Journalist: (authored article)

Professor: Prof B Ravindran

Headline: Boon or Bane? That is the Question



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 4

Journalist: Ms Komal Gowtham

Professor: Prof Rajesh Kumar

Headline: Corpn School kids upselling themselves in languages



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 7

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof Jagadeesh Kumar

Headline: IIT-M to offer course to BEL staff

URL: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/iit-m-to-offer-course-to-bel-

staff/article24384307.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/iit-m-to-offer-course-to-bel-staff/article24384307.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/iit-m-to-offer-course-to-bel-staff/article24384307.ece



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 3

Journalist: NA

Headline: Chennai Today-Indian Institute of Technology



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 2

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-M gets new atom probe facility



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 7

Journalist: NA

Headline: Chennai to be ‘digital well-being capital


Publication: Careers 360

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Kamakoti

Headline: RISC-V ISA begins at IIT Madras

URL: https://news.careers360.com/risc-v-isa-begins-iit-madras

NEW DELHI, JULY 18: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is hosting RISC-V Workshop, a free and

open Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) that enables a new era of processor innovation through open

standard collaboration.

Also read : IIT Madras to showcase Research Scholars Profiles online

Born in academia and research, RISC-V ISA aims to deliver a new level of free, extensible software and

hardware freedom on architecture, paving the way for the next 50 years of computing design and

innovation.

The conference is organized by RISC-V Foundation, which was founded in 2015 with IIT Madras being

one of the Founder Members. It comprises more than 100 member organizations building the first open,

collaborative community of software and hardware innovators powering innovation at the edge

forward.

Speaking about the importance of this event, Workshop Vice-Chair Prof. Kamakoti Veezhinathan,

Computer Science and Engineering Department, IIT Madras, said, “The National Microprocessor

Development Program, funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of

India, aims to develop indigenous microprocessor for the country. The processor code being developed

as part of this program is based on RISC-V ISA.”

The RISC-V Foundation has a Board of Directors comprising seven representatives from Bluespec, Inc.;

Google; Microsemi; NVIDIA; NXP; University of California, Berkeley; and Western Digital.

Prof Kamakoti said that Open Source Architecture was important with the advent of digital world.

Different organizations required different types of processing elements and different computing powers.

These should be quickly configurable to suit the individual companies or country’s requirements.

Further, Prof. Kamakoti added, “These companies and countries need a good software support for the

hardware they develop. In this context, an Open Source Extensible Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) is of

utmost necessity. The RISC V is an open source ISA promoted by RISC V Foundation, for which IIT Madras

is one of the early founding members.”

https://news.careers360.com/risc-v-isa-begins-iit-madras



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 1

Journalist: NAProfessor: Prof Kamakoti Veezhinathan

Headline: IIT Madras hosts innovation workshop

URL: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/19/iit-madras-hosts-innovation-

workshop-1845251.html

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/19/iit-madras-hosts-innovation-workshop-1845251.html

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/19/iit-madras-hosts-innovation-workshop-1845251.html


Publication: Trending 360

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof Kamakoti Veezhinathan

Headline: IIT Madras Hosts Innovation Workshop

URL: https://trending360.in/2018/07/18/iit-madras-hosts-innovation-workshop/

IIT Madras Hosts Innovation Workshop

CHENNAI: A two-day workshop, RISC-V, on software and hardware innovators, opened at IIT Madras on

Wednesday. The workshop is aimed to deliver free, extensible software and hardware freedom on

architecture, paving way for the next 50 years of computing design and innovation.

RISC-V is a free and open Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) that enables a new era of processor

innovation through open standard collaboration. The conference is organised by RISC-V Foundation,

founded in 2015. It comprises more than 100-member organisations building the first open,

collaborative community of software and hardware innovators powering innovation at the edge

forward.

Workshop vice-chair Kamakoti Veezhinathan, professor, Computer Science and Engineering

Department, IIT Madras, said, “The National Microprocessor Development Program, funded by Ministry

of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, aims to develop indigenous

microprocessor for the country. The processor code being developed as part of this programme is based

on RISC-V ISA.”

The RISC-V Foundation has a board of directors comprising seven representatives from Bluespec, Inc.,

Google, Microsemi, NVIDIA, NXP, University of California, Berkeley, and Western Digital.

Kamakoti said that open source architecture was important in the digital world. Different organisations

required different types of processing elements and computing powers. These should be quickly

configurable to suit a company’s or country’s requirements. “These companies and countries need a

good software support for the hardware they develop. In this context, an open source extensible

instruction set architecture is of utmost necessity.”

https://trending360.in/2018/07/18/iit-madras-hosts-innovation-workshop/



Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor:Prof R. Nagarajan, Prof. A. Ramesh.,Prof. Ravindra Gettu

Headline: IIT Madras launches six sponsored Chairs on ‘AlumNite 2018’

URL: https://news.careers360.com/iit-madras-launche-six-sponsored-chairs-alumnite-2018

IIT Madras launches six sponsored Chairs on ‘AlumNite 2018’

NEW DELHI, JULY 19: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched record number of six

sponsored Chairs to mark the occasion of ‘AlumNite 2018,’ into the alumni fold.

Also read : RISC-V ISA begins at IIT Madras

The Chairs are intended to reward exceptional performance by senior IIT Madras Professors. Selected

faculty will be identified as ‘(Named) Chair’ for an initial period of 5 years and financial benefits will be

provided. The term may be extended subject to a review at the end of the 5 years.

Speaking about the role of alumni, Prof R. Nagarajan, Dean (International and Alumni Relations), IIT

Madras, said, “While alumni contribute to IIT Madras in many ways with their time, talent & treasure,

sponsorship of Chairs for currently-serving faculty in the name of retired faculty is an especially

delightful way of honouring the past and present. It also paves the path for a bright future by

encouraging young faculty to aspire for such accolades.”

The Chairs would be endowed with an initial corpus of Rs. 65 lakhs (USD$ 100,000) and would be named

by IIT Madras in consultation with the Donor.

The six Chairs being launched on the occasion are:

1. Zoho Chair in Electrical Engineering Department was funded by 'Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd' and the

occupant of the Chair is Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi

2. Dr. S R. Rajagopalan Chair in Chemistry Department was funded by D. Chandrasekhar [1970 alumnus]

and the occupant of the Chair is Prof. M. V. Sangaranarayanan

3. Prof. M.A. Parameswaran Chair in Mechanical Engineering Department was funded by various donors

and the occupant of the Chair is Prof. A. Ramesh.

4. Prof T.T.Narendran Chair in Management Studies Department was funded by various donors.

5. Prof. V. S. Raju Chair in Civil Engineering Department wasfunded by the family of Prof.V.S. Raju, and

the occupant of the Chair is Prof. Ravindra Gettu.

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6. Alumni Community Chair was funded by various donors and the occupant of the Chair is Prof. R.

Nagarajan.

7. In addition, Prof. S. Ramaprabhu of the Department of Physics has been named to the Prof. EG

Ramachandran Chair launched earlier in the year.

IIT Madras raised a total amount of Rs. 1.39 crore from the ‘Joy of Giving’ website, a fundraising

platform launched during last year's AlumNite Celebrations(July 19, 2017). It is a crowd-funding platform

intended to raise funds for institute projects through alumni and corporations from around the globe.

The success of this initiative bodes well for online fundraising with quick turn-around for specific

purposes. It supplements other efforts through organizations such as the IITM Development Office in

Chennai, IIT Alumni Association UK, and the IITM Foundation in the U.S. to raise funds for major

Endowments.


Publication: Jagran Josh

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof R. Nagarajan,Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi,Prof. A. Ramesh and Prof. Ravindra Gettu

Headline: IIT Madras launches six sponsored chairs on 'AlumNite 2018'

URL: https://www.jagranjosh.com/trending/education-iit-madras-launches-six-sponsored-chairs-on-

alumnite2018-408072

IIT Madras launches six sponsored chairs on 'AlumNite 2018'

Madras, Jagran Josh/ AgencyFri, 20 Jul 2018 16:09 IST

The Chairs will be rewarded to the exceptional performance by senior IIT Madras Professors

IIT Madras launches six sponsored chairs on 'AlumNite 2018'

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras launched six sponsored Chairs on July 19, 2018, to mark the

occasion of 'AlumNite 2018,' held to welcome the 2018 batch, which will graduate on Friday (20th July

2019), into the alumni fold.

The Chairs will be rewarded to the exceptional performance by senior IIT Madras Professors. The

selected faculty will be identified as '(Named) Chair' for an initial period of 5 years and financial benefits

will be provided. The term may be extended subject to a review at the end of the 5 years.

While talking about the role of alumni, Prof R. Nagarajan, Dean (International and Alumni Relations), IIT

Madras, said, "While alumni contribute to IIT Madras in many ways with their time, talent & treasure,



encouraging young faculty to aspire for such accolades."



The six Chairs which were launched on the occasion are:

1. Zoho Chair in the Electrical Engineering Department was funded by 'Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd' and the






https://www.jagranjosh.com/trending/education-iit-madras-launches-six-sponsored-chairs-on-alumnite2018-408072

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5. Prf. V. S. Raju Chair in Civil Engineering Department was funded by the family of Prof.V.S. Raju, and



Nagarajan.

In addition, Prof. S. Ramaprabhu of the Department of Physics has been named to the Prof. EG

Ramachandran Chair launched earlier this year.


Publication: NDTV

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof R. Nagarajan,Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi,Prof. A. Ramesh and Prof. Ravindra Gettu

Headline: IIT Madras Launches 6 Named Chairs On 'AlumNite 2018'; Raises 1.39 Crore From

Fundraising Platform

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-launches-6-named-chairs-on-alumnite-2018-raises-1-

39-crore-from-fundraising-platform-laun-1886680

IIT Madras Launches 6 Named Chairs On 'AlumNite 2018'; Raises 1.39 Crore From Fundraising Platform

Indian Institute of Technology Madras launched six sponsored Chairs on July 19, 2018 to mark the

occasion of 'AlumNite 2018.


NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Technology Madras launched six sponsored Chairs on July 19, 2018 to

mark the occasion of 'AlumNite 2018,' held to welcome the 2018 batch, which will graduate on Friday

(20th July 2019), into the alumni fold. The Chairs will reward exceptional performance by senior IIT

Madras Professors. Selected faculty will be identified as '(Named) Chair' for an initial period of 5 years

and financial benefits will be provided. The term may be extended subject to a review at the end of the

5 years.








The six Chairs which were launched on the occasion are







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5. Prof. V. S. Raju Chair in Civil Engineering Department was funded by the family of Prof.V.S. Raju, and



Nagarajan.



Fundraising from Alumni

IIT Madras raised a total amount of Rs. 1.39 crore from the 'Joy of Giving' website, a fundraising

platform launched during last year's AlumNite Celebrations (July 19, 2017). It is a crowd-funding

platform intended to raise funds for institute projects through alumni and corporations from around the

globe. The success of this initiative bodes well for online fundraising with quick turn-around for specific

purposes. It supplements other efforts throughorganizations such as the IITM Development Office in


Endowments.

Recently, the option of 'Online Chat' has been created in the website whereby alumni can reach out to

the Office of Alumni Relations directly.


Publication: Chennai Patrika

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof R. Nagarajan,Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi,Prof. M. V. Sangaranarayanan,Prof. A. Ramesh

and Prof. Ravindra Gettu

Headline: IIT Madras launches Record Number of Named Chairs on ‘AlumNite 2018’

URL: http://news.chennaipatrika.com/post/2018/07/21/IIT-Madras-launches-Record-Number-of-

Named-Chairs-on-AlumNite-2018.aspx


Indian Institute of Technology Madras launched six sponsored Chairs on July 19, 2018 to mark the

occasion of 'AlumNite 2018.


NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Technology Madras launched six sponsored Chairs on July 19, 2018 to

mark the occasion of 'AlumNite 2018,' held to welcome the 2018 batch, which will graduate on Friday

(20th July 2019), into the alumni fold. The Chairs will reward exceptional performance by senior IIT

Madras Professors. Selected faculty will be identified as '(Named) Chair' for an initial period of 5 years

and financial benefits will be provided. The term may be extended subject to a review at the end of the

5 years.








The six Chairs which were launched on the occasion are







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5. Prof. V. S. Raju Chair in Civil Engineering Department was funded by the family of Prof.V.S. Raju, and



Nagarajan.



Fundraising from Alumni

IIT Madras raised a total amount of Rs. 1.39 crore from the 'Joy of Giving' website, a fundraising

platform launched during last year's AlumNite Celebrations (July 19, 2017). It is a crowd-funding

platform intended to raise funds for institute projects through alumni and corporations from around the

globe. The success of this initiative bodes well for online fundraising with quick turn-around for specific

purposes. It supplements other efforts throughorganizations such as the IITM Development Office in


Endowments.

Recently, the option of 'Online Chat' has been created in the website whereby alumni can reach out to

the Office of Alumni Relations directly.



Edition: Magazine

Page No: 11

Journalist: NA

Headline: NPTEL and IBM to launch first-of-Its-kind Blockchain Course



Edition: Magazine

Page No: 11

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras to provide facilities to Tamilnadu villages


Publication: NDTV

Edition: Online

Professor: Prof. Dileep N. Malkhede

Journalist: NA

Headline: AICTE Recognizes NPTEL Courses As Faculty Development Programs

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/aicte-recognizes-advanced-level-nptel-courses-as-faculty-

development-programs-for-engineering-colleg-1892128

AICTE Recognizes NPTEL Courses As Faculty Development Programs

This will enable Engineering College teachers anywhere in country to take cutting-edge courses such as

Block Chain Management, Deep Learning, IoT & Smart Cities.

AICTE Recognizes NPTEL Courses As Faculty Development Programs

A Memorandum of Agreement to this effect has been signed between NPTEL and AICTE.

CHENNAI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved advanced National

Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) online certification courses for Faculty

Development Programmes (FDP) for engineering college faculty under Career Advancement Scheme. A

Memorandum of Agreement to this effect has been signed between NPTEL and AICTE. There are a total

of 141 courses in the July-December 2018 period.

Highlighting the benefits of the initiative, Prof. Dileep N. Malkhede, Advisor-I (Research, Institute and

Faculty Development), AICTE, said, "Due to limited opportunities available for faculty to attend face-to-

face, residential fulltime training programs, faculty promotions under CAS are adversely affected. The

one-stop solution to overcome all such problems is to register for the NPTEL-offered online courses."

Self-assessment is made possible through weekly assignments and the final in-person proctored

examination provides for certifying the learning that has taken place.

Further, Prof. Dileep Malkhede added, "These courses are latest and can be attended at lower pace

from anywhere and still at par with conventional FDPs. Joint certification by AICTE-NPTEL makes it

authentic and recognizes it for promotions under CAS. Faculty members should take benefit of these

courses."

A four-week week NPTEL course will be recognized as a half-week FDP, an eight-week NPTEL course as a

one-week FDP and a 12-week course as 1.5-week FDP. This development eliminates the need for

engineering college faculty to travel for FDPs, cutting down on time and cost. As the courses are online,

they can be taken from anywhere across the country.

NPTEL offers a wide variety of courses and faculty can also do courses from other discipline. Courses on

of cutting-\edge technology such as Block Chain Management, Deep Learning, IoT and Smart Cities

would also be offered.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/aicte-recognizes-advanced-level-nptel-courses-as-faculty-development-programs-for-engineering-colleg-1892128

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"We hope that this initiative will encourage more faculty members across the country to

upgrade/refresh their knowledge more easily. This initiative where faculty completing NPTEL advanced

courses being recognized by AICTE will be a great boost to the teaching community. We also hope that

bodies such as University Grants Commission (UGC) will also approve the same for the teachers under

colleges affiliated to them," Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEL coordinator at IIT Madras said.

Every semester the list of courses approved for FDP by AICTE would be published on NPTEL website and

announced by AICTE as well as a notification to colleges. Faculty members of institutions can benefit

from these FDPs.

Statistics from the past few semesters show that a large number of faculty have also actively

participated in this process:

Jan-Apr 2017: 5,300+ out of 44,000 candidates taking up examinations

July-Nov 2017: 12,309 out of 70,000+ candidates writing examinations

Jan-April 2018: 16,024 out of 87,000 candidates writing examinations

NPTEL was initiated by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur,

Madras, Guwahati and Roorkee) along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003.

NPTEL is the largest provider of MOOCs in India today, especially the Engineering stream, with a credible

proctored certification exam that clearly qualifies and differentiates the learners who do these courses.



Edition: Online


Journalist: NA

Headline: AICTE’s online NPTEL courses to give boost to Faculty Development

URL: https://news.careers360.com/aictes-online-nptel-courses-give-boost-faculty-development

NEW DELHI July 30- The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved advanced

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) online certification courses for Faculty

Development Programmes (FDP) for engineering college faculty under Career Advancement Scheme.

A Memorandum of Agreement to this effect has been signed between NPTEL and AICTE. There are a

total of 141 courses in the July-December 2018 period.

Speaking on the development, Prof. Dileep N. Malkhede, Advisor-I (Research, Institute and Faculty

Development), AICTE, said, “Due to limited opportunities available for faculty to attend face-to-face,

residential fulltime training programs, faculty promotions under CAS are adversely affected. The one-

stop solution to overcome all such problems is to register for the NPTEL-offered online courses.”


one-week FDP and a 12-week course as 1.5-week FDP. Not only this, with the help of this, self-

assessment is made possible through weekly assignments and the final in-person proctored examination

provides for certifying the learning that has taken place.

“These courses are latest and can be attended at lower pace from anywhere and still at par with

conventional FDPs. Joint certification by AICTE-NPTEL makes it authentic and recognizes it for

promotions under CAS. Faculty members should take benefit of these courses,” added Prof. Dileep.

How does it work?

This development eliminates the need for engineering college faculty to travel for FDPs, cutting down on

time and cost. As the courses are online, they can be taken from anywhere across the country. Every

semester the list of courses approved for FDP by AICTE would be published on NPTEL website and


from these FDPs.

Speaking on the same lines Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEL coordinator at IIT Madras, said, “We hope

that this initiative will encourage more faculty members across the country to upgrade/refresh their

knowledge more easily. This initiative where faculty completing NPTEL advanced courses being

recognized by AICTE will be a great boost to the teaching community. We also hope that bodies such as

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University Grants Commission (UGC) will also approve the same for the teachers under colleges

affiliated to them.”

What is NPTEL?

Initiated by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati

and Roorkee) along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003, NPTEL is a provider of

MOOCs in India, especially the engineering stream, with a credible proctored certification exam that

clearly qualifies and differentiates the learners who do these courses. Every January and July, anywhere

between 250 and 300 courses are offered online - free of cost - for anyone to enrol and learn from. The

certification involves writing an examination that is proctored and conducted in over 100 cities across

India.

What statistics Says?


participated in this process. If we look at the figures, from January to April 2017, more than 5,300 out of

44,000 candidates have taken up examinations. Further, from July to November 2017, 12,309 out of

more than 70,000 candidates written the examinations. While from January to April 2018, 16,024 out of

87,000 candidates has written the examinations.



Edition: Delhi /Hyderabad

Page No: 5

Journalist: NA

Headline: AICTE recognises advanced level NPTEL courses for engineering faculty

URL: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-30/AICTE-recognises-advanced-

level-NPTEL-courses-for-engineering-faculty/402252

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Publication: The News Indian Express

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 5

Journalist: NA

Headline: AICTE approves online NPTEL courses


Publication: W3 Live News

Edition: Online


Journalist: NA

Headline: AICTE Recognizes NPTEL Courses As Faculty Development Programs

URL: https://www.w3livenews.com/News/ReadArticle

NEW DELHI July 30- The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved advanced

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) online certification courses for Faculty

Development Programmes (FDP) for engineering college faculty under Career Advancement Scheme.

A Memorandum of Agreement to this effect has been signed between NPTEL and AICTE. There are a

total of 141 courses in the July-December 2018 period.

Speaking on the development, Prof. Dileep N. Malkhede, Advisor-I (Research, Institute and Faculty

Development), AICTE, said, “Due to limited opportunities available for faculty to attend face-to-face,

residential fulltime training programs, faculty promotions under CAS are adversely affected. The one-

stop solution to overcome all such problems is to register for the NPTEL-offered online courses.”


one-week FDP and a 12-week course as 1.5-week FDP. Not only this, with the help of this, self-

assessment is made possible through weekly assignments and the final in-person proctored examination

provides for certifying the learning that has taken place.

“These courses are latest and can be attended at lower pace from anywhere and still at par with

conventional FDPs. Joint certification by AICTE-NPTEL makes it authentic and recognizes it for

promotions under CAS. Faculty members should take benefit of these courses,” added Prof. Dileep.

How does it work?

This development eliminates the need for engineering college faculty to travel for FDPs, cutting down on

time and cost. As the courses are online, they can be taken from anywhere across the country. Every

semester the list of courses approved for FDP by AICTE would be published on NPTEL website and


from these FDPs.

Speaking on the same lines Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEL coordinator at IIT Madras, said, “We hope

that this initiative will encourage more faculty members across the country to upgrade/refresh their

knowledge more easily. This initiative where faculty completing NPTEL advanced courses being

recognized by AICTE will be a great boost to the teaching community. We also hope that bodies such as

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University Grants Commission (UGC) will also approve the same for the teachers under colleges

affiliated to them.”

What is NPTEL?

Initiated by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati

and Roorkee) along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003, NPTEL is a provider of

MOOCs in India, especially the engineering stream, with a credible proctored certification exam that

clearly qualifies and differentiates the learners who do these courses. Every January and July, anywhere

between 250 and 300 courses are offered online - free of cost - for anyone to enrol and learn from. The

certification involves writing an examination that is proctored and conducted in over 100 cities across

India.

What statistics Says?


participated in this process. If we look at the figures, from January to April 2017, more than 5,300 out of

44,000 candidates have taken up examinations. Further, from July to November 2017, 12,309 out of

more than 70,000 candidates written the examinations. While from January to April 2018, 16,024 out of

87,000 candidates has written the examinations.

IIT Madras is a Research Focused

Institute

Date: 1st July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: Coastal info system to help tackle erosion in scientific

URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/coastal-info-system-to-help-tackle-erosion-

in-scientific-118070100153_1.htm

Coastal info system to help tackle erosion in scientific

As part of evolving long-term plans and protection measures, the Central Water Commission has set up

three Coastal Management Information System (CMIS) stations that can generate data to tackle the

perennial issue of coastal erosion in a scientific manner.

Developed by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M), the stations have been set up in

Devaneri in Tamil Nadu, Ponnani in Kerala and Karaikal in the Union Territory of Puducherry, officials

said.

The CMIS stations have been designed to generate field data on tides, waves, currents, wind, shore and

seabed sediments, bathymetry and shoreline changes, which are important parameters needed to be

considered for any planning and development.

Central Water Commission, Kochi, Director R Thangamani told PTI that the system was presently up and

running, and the commission will be expanding it to other maritime states also.

In 2016, the IIT-M was assigned the responsibility of setting up the CMIS stations in Kerala, Tamil Nadu

and Puducherry through a tri-partite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the states and the

CWC.

Three professors of IIT-M's Ocean Department V Sundar, S A Sannasiraj and K Murali developed the

project.

"By this year-end, all the three stations would have completed gathering data in their areas for one

whole year. Public works departments, fisheries department and ports would be direct beneficiaries of

the data generated from the stations," Sannasiraj said.

According to a 2017 CWC report, all the maritime states/UTs are facing coastal erosion in varying

magnitude and around 45.5 per cent of the total Indian coastline is under erosion.

Among them, around 740 kms of Andaman and Nicobar Islands coastline faced the highest erosion in

the country, followed by Gujarat and Daman and Diu (486.43 km), the report said.

Coastal erosion problem is a complex effect of various natural processes like waves and tides and man-

made forces working in the coastal zone.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/coastal-info-system-to-help-tackle-erosion-in-scientific-118070100153_1.htm

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/coastal-info-system-to-help-tackle-erosion-in-scientific-118070100153_1.htm

Any intervention to combat erosion requires adequate data, which will now be provided by CMIS,

according to the IIT-M team.

According to the report, the government had approved establishment of the CMIS in the 12th Five year

Plan (2012-17) considering the importance of collection of data on coastal process relevant for evolving

long-term plans and coastal protection measures.

It noted that the country presently lacked a co-ordinated approach since data on coastal erosion was

being collected by multiple agencies.

The objectives of CMIS are to create an integrated data bank to tackle coastal erosion in a scientific

manner keeping in view the long-term perspective and collection of data on coastal processes relevant

for evolving long term plans and coastal protection measures.

"With a coastline of over 7,500 kms, the country is presently dependent on data provided by simulation

model softwares which may not be accurate all the time. The CMIS system would generate data

accurately and continuously," Sannasiraj said. "The US and European countries facing the sea are data-

rich and are systematically collecting such data. India has been lagging on this till now," he said.

Date: 2nd July 2018

Publication: Outlook

Edition: Online

Journalist: C P Balasubramanyam

Faculty: Prof V Sundar, Prof S A Sannasiraj and Prof K Murali

Headline: Coastal info system to help tackle erosion in scientific

URL: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/coastal-info-system-to-help-tackle-erosion-in-

scientific/1341300







said.








CWC.


project.








https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/coastal-info-system-to-help-tackle-erosion-in-scientific/1341300

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Date: 1st July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: C P Balasubramanyam


Headline: Coastal info system to help tackle erosion in scientific manner

URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/tn-coastal-system-mes1-1274454-2018-07-01







said.








CWC.


project.










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Date: 2nd July 2018

Publication: DNA

Edition: Delhi/Mumbai

Page No: 10

Journalist: NA


Headline: Coastal info system to help tackle erosion

Date: 2nd July 2018


Edition: Chennai

Page No:2

Journalist: NA


Headline: Coastal Info System to Help Tackle Erosion in a Scientific Manner

Date: 2nd July 2018


Edition: Chennai

Page No: 5

Journalist: NA


Headline: Coastal info system to help tackle erosion

URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2018/07/01232138/1078183/Coastal-info-system-to-

help-counter-erosion.vpf

https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2018/07/01232138/1078183/Coastal-info-system-to-help-counter-erosion.vpf

https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2018/07/01232138/1078183/Coastal-info-system-to-help-counter-erosion.vpf

Date: 6th July 2018

Publication: Devdicourse

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: CMIS stations to help tackle erosion in scientific manner

URL: https://www.devdiscourse.com/Article/47433-cmis-stations-to-help-tackle-erosion-in-scientific-

manner

CMIS stations to help tackle erosion in scientific manner






said.








CWC.


project.










https://www.devdiscourse.com/Article/47433-cmis-stations-to-help-tackle-erosion-in-scientific-manner

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Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof V. Sundar & Prof S.A. Sannasiraj

Headline: Scientists find a way to increase power generated by oscillating water columns

URL: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/new-technique-can-make-ocean-wave-

energy-attractive/article24398195.ece

New technique can make ocean wave energy attractive

Oscillating water columns can be used to tap energy from oceanic and sea waves. Higher cost of wave

energy devices, however, remains a challenge. Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

Madras have now found a simple fix to increase the amount of power generated by oscillating water

columns.

Oscillating water columns (OWCs) are embankment like constructions partly submerged in water. There

is a partial opening towards the sea facing wall from where water can enter. As sea and ocean waves

have a persistent undulating motion, the water entering the column keeps varying, fluctuating the level

of air in the OWC. “This disturbance is used to rotate a turbine to generate power,” explained V Sundar,

professor of ocean engineering at IIT Madras, while speaking to India Science Wire.

Despite being an attractive power source, wave energy remains largely unexploited due to large costs

required to build these structures. Scientists the world over are trying to link OWC with breakwater

constructions that prevent coastal erosion by reducing wave activity in adjoining regions. Previously

many teams have been successful in linking different OWCs with break water caissons or large

watertight chambers.

The team led by Dr Sundar has integrated OWC with rubble mound breakwaters. Such breakwaters are

relatively inexpensive and easier to construct.

While experimenting with different arrangements, scientists accidently discovered that instead of a

single structure, an array of OWC lined against breakwaters can extract greater power. “The array helps

in concentration of waves in front of the OWC which helps improve performance,” explained Dr Sundar.

Spacing these structures to optimize power generation was a critical issue.

The researchers installed multiple OWC connected with offshore detached breakwaters in a shallow

wave basin with differing spaces between them. They assessed the OWC performance with variations in

wall pressure, air pressure, wave amplification factor, capture width and other hydrological parameters.

The study showed that when placed at a distance that equals thrice their widths, OWC yields maximum

power. This was double the input wave power channeled from natural frequency of the system.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/new-technique-can-make-ocean-wave-energy-attractive/article24398195.ece

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/new-technique-can-make-ocean-wave-energy-attractive/article24398195.ece

The optimum spacing for different regions may vary based on intensity and size of the waves and

specific climatic conditions. Since OWCs linked with rubble mound breakwaters are easy to operate,

they can be used in coastal regions and islands to reduce erosion while simultaneously generating

power in an eco-friendly manner. Presently, scientists have completed a proof of principle study and are

planning to set up a pilot plant to test their hypothesis. The study, published in journal Ocean

Engineering, was supported by a grant from Norwegian Research Council. The research team also

included S. John Ashlin and S.A. Sannasiraj from IIT Madras .


Publication: First Post

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof V Sundar

Headline: Scientists find a way to increase power generated by oscillating water columns

URL: https://www.firstpost.com/tech/science/scientists-find-a-way-to-increase-power-generated-by-

oscillating-water-columns-4728331.html

SCIENTISTS FIND A WAY TO INCREASE POWER GENERATED BY OSCILLATING WATER COLUMNS

Despite being an attractive power source, wave energy remains largely unexploited due to large costs.

Oscillating water columns can be used to tap energy from oceanic and sea waves. Higher cost of wave

energy devices, however, remains a challenge. Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

Madras have now found a simple fix to increase the amount of power generated by oscillating water

columns.The OWCBW system experimental set-up in the shallow wave basin

The OWCBW system experimental set-up in the shallow wave basin

Oscillating water columns (OWCs) are embankment like constructions partly submerged in water. There

is a partial opening towards the sea-facing wall from where water can enter. As sea and ocean waves

have a persistent undulating motion, the water entering the column keeps varying, fluctuating the level

of air in the OWC. “This disturbance is used to rotate a turbine to generate power,” explained V Sundar,

professor of ocean engineering at IIT Madras, while speaking to India Science Wire.Despite being an

attractive power source, wave energy remains largely unexploited due to large costs required to build

these structures. Scientists the world over are trying to link OWC with breakwater constructions that

prevent coastal erosion by reducing wave activity in adjoining regions. Previously many teams have been

successful in linking different OWCs with break water caissons or large watertight chambers.The team

led by Dr Sundar has integrated OWC with rubble mound breakwaters. Such breakwaters are relatively

inexpensive and easier to construct.While experimenting with different arrangements, scientists

accidently discovered that instead of a single structure, an array of OWC lined against breakwaters can

extract greater power. “The array helps in concentration of waves in front of the OWC which helps

improve performance,” explained Dr Sundar. Spacing these structures to optimize power generation

was a critical issue.The researchers installed multiple OWC connected with offshore detached

breakwaters in a shallow wave basin with differing spaces between them. They assessed the OWC

performance with variations in wall pressure, air pressure, wave amplification factor, capture width and

other hydrological parameters. The study showed that when placed at a distance that equals thrice their

widths, OWC yields maximum power. This was double the input wave power channeled from natural

frequency of the system.The optimum spacing for different regions may vary based on intensity and size

of the waves and specific climatic conditions.Since OWCs linked with rubble mound breakwaters are

easy to operate, they can be used in coastal regions and islands to reduce erosion while simultaneously

generating power in an eco-friendly manner. Presently, scientists have completed a proof of principle

https://www.firstpost.com/tech/science/scientists-find-a-way-to-increase-power-generated-by-oscillating-water-columns-4728331.html

https://www.firstpost.com/tech/science/scientists-find-a-way-to-increase-power-generated-by-oscillating-water-columns-4728331.html

study and are planning to set up a pilot plant to test their hypothesis.The study, published in journal

Ocean Engineering, was supported by a grant from Norwegian Research Council. The research team also

included S. John Ashlin and S.A. Sannasiraj from IIT Madras


Publication: Tech Explorist

Edition: Online

Journalist: Pranjal Mehar –

Professor: Prof V Sundar, Prof S A Sannasiraj and Prof K Murali

Headline: Technique to make ocean wave energy attractive

URL: https://www.techexplorist.com/technique-make-ocean-wave-energy-attractive/15488/

Technique to make ocean wave energy attractive

A simple fix to increase the amount of power generated by oscillating water columns.



Oscillating water columns (OWC) can be utilized to tap vitality from maritime and ocean waves. The

higher cost of wave vitality gadgets, in any case, remains a test. Despite being an attractive power

source, wave energy remains largely unexploited due to the large costs required to build these

structures.

Now, scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have now found a simple fix to increase

the amount of power generated by oscillating water columns. They integrated OWC with rubble mound

breakwaters to prevent coastal erosion by reducing wave activity in adjoining regions. Such breakwaters

are relatively inexpensive and easier to construct.

V Sundar, professor of ocean engineering at IIT Madras said, “Oscillating water columns (OWCs) are

embankment like constructions partly submerged in water. There is a partial opening towards the sea-

facing wall from where water can enter. As sea and ocean waves have a persistent undulating motion,

the water entering the column keeps varying, fluctuating the level of air in the OWC. This disturbance is

used to rotate a turbine to generate power.”

Dr. V. Sundar, Professor, Ocean Department Dept, IIT Madras.

.

Scientists were actually experimenting with different arrangements and accidentally discovered an array

of OWC lined against breakwaters can extract greater power. They found that the array could help

improve performance.

They then decided to introduce numerous OWC associated with seaward offshore detached

breakwaters in a shallow wave bowl with contrasting spaces between them. They surveyed the OWC

execution with varieties in divider weight, pneumatic force, wave enhancement factor, catch width and

other hydrological parameters.

https://www.techexplorist.com/technique-make-ocean-wave-energy-attractive/15488/

The investigation demonstrated that when put at a separation that equivalents thrice their widths, OWC

yields the greatest power. This was doubled the input wave power directed from a regular recurrence of

the framework.

Since OWCs linked with rubble mound breakwaters are easy to operate, they can be used in coastal

regions and islands to reduce erosion while simultaneously generating power in an eco-friendly manner.

Presently, scientists have completed a proof of principle study and are planning to set up a pilot plant to

test their hypothesis.

The study, published in journal Ocean Engineering, was supported by a grant from the Norwegian

Research Council. The research team also included S. John Ashlin and S.A. Sannasiraj from IIT Madras.



Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras unveils "world's first" remotely operable LEAP microscope

URL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/iit-madras-unveils-words-first-remotely-

operable-leap-miscroscope/articleshow/65012746.cms

IIT Madras has launched “world’s first” remotely operatable microscope that would enable a precise

atom-by-atom view of a material here on Monday.

The Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) was developed in a collaborative exercise involving eight top

research institutions headed by IIT Madras. It was developed at a cost of Rs 40 crore.

The microscope also enables a true three-dimensional (3D) atomic scale reconstruction which would

impart a major thrust to research in nanotechnology, among other fields.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Professor Ashutosh Sharma, secretary, Department of Science and

Technology said, “The government would announce policies on sharing science infrastructure such as

LEAP across the country for the use of a large number of people.”

He further said the government will also come up with scientific social responsibility under which the

scientific institutions will be urged to share their resources and knowledge with all the stakeholders in

the society.

“This model where several institutes come together to fund expensive research equipment is a useful

one and can be replicated in institutions across the country,” said Bhaskar Ramamurthi, director, IIT

Madras.

The partnering institutions in the collaborative include - IITs of Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur and

Ropar along with International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials

(ARCI). These institutions contributed Rs 2 crores each for the project.

The Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences and Department of Science and Technology contributed the

remaining amount. Dr Thomas F. Kelly, Inventor of Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) and the guest of

honour, spoke about the importance of this technology.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/iit-madras-unveils-words-first-remotely-operable-leap-miscroscope/articleshow/65012746.cms

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/iit-madras-unveils-words-first-remotely-operable-leap-miscroscope/articleshow/65012746.cms



Edition: Online

Journalist: U Tejonmayam

Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Prof Murty

Headline: IIT-Madras takes a LEAP to view atoms in materials

URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/iit-madras-takes-a-leap-to-view-

atoms-in-materials/articleshow/65012935.cms

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/iit-madras-takes-a-leap-to-view-atoms-in-materials/articleshow/65012935.cms

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/iit-madras-takes-a-leap-to-view-atoms-in-materials/articleshow/65012935.cms



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 7

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT-Madras unveils “world’s first” remote LEAP microscope

URL: https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/170718/iit-madras-unveils-worlds-first-

remote-leap-microscope.html

https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/170718/iit-madras-unveils-worlds-first-remote-leap-microscope.html

https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/170718/iit-madras-unveils-worlds-first-remote-leap-microscope.html


Publication: NDTV

Edition: Online

Headline: IIT Madras Unveils Rs. 40 Crore Microscope To View Atoms Of A Material

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/iit-madras-unveils-rs-40-crore-microscope-leap-to-view-

atoms-of-a-material-1884484

IIT-Madras unveils “world’s first” remote LEAP microscope

It was developed at a cost of Rs 40 crore.





Chennai: IIT Madras has launched “world’s first” remotely operatable microscope that would enable a

precise atom-by-atom view of a material here on Monday.

The Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) was developed in a collaborative exercise involving eight top

research institutions headed by IIT Madras. It was developed at a cost of Rs 40 crore.

The microscope also enables a true three-dimensional (3D) atomic scale reconstruction which would

impart a major thrust to research in nanotechnology, among other fields.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Professor Ashutosh Sharma, secretary, Department of Science and

Technology said, “The government would announce policies on sharing science infrastructure such as

LEAP across the country for the use of a large number of people.”

He further said the government will also come up with scientific social responsibility under which the

scientific institutions will be urged to share their resources and knowledge with all the stakeholders in

the society.

“This model where several institutes come together to fund expensive research equipment is a useful

one and can be replicated in institutions across the country,” said Bhaskar Ramamurthi, director, IIT

Madras.

The partnering institutions in the collaborative include - IITs of Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur and

Ropar along with International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials

(ARCI). These institutions contributed Rs 2 crores each for the project.

The Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences and Department of Science and Technology contributed the

remaining amount. Dr Thomas F. Kelly, Inventor of Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) and the guest of

honour, spoke about the importance of this technology.

https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/iit-madras-unveils-rs-40-crore-microscope-leap-to-view-atoms-of-a-material-1884484

https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/iit-madras-unveils-rs-40-crore-microscope-leap-to-view-atoms-of-a-material-1884484


Publication: Amar Ujala

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras launches remote-powered microscope

URL: https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/iit-madras-launches-remote-driven-microscope

आईआईटी-मद्रास ने ररमोट स ंाशलत माइक्रोस्कोप ककया लां

न्यिू डसे्क, अमर उिाला, ेन्नई Updated Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:17 AM IST

भारतीय प्रौद्योचगकी ससं्थान-मद्रास ने सोमवार को 40 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से बने ररमोट स ंाशलत माइक्रोस्कोप

को लां ककया। यि दनुनया में अपनी तरि का पिला ऐसा माइक्रोस्कोप िै, िो ककसी सामग्री के परमाणओु ंके सटीक

दृकय को देखने में सक्षम िोगा। लोकल इलेक्रोड एटम प्रोबे (एलइएपी) ने देश के आठ शीषश ससं्थानों के सियोग से

ववकशसत ककया गया िै। इन आठों ससं्थानों के ववज्ञाननयों का नेततृ्व आईआईटी-एम ने ककया था। िालांकक इस तरि के कई डडवाइस दनुनया में पिल े से मौिदू िैं। लेककन आईआईटी-मद्रास द्वारा ला ं ककया गया एलईएपी अपने तरि का पिला िै, जिस े

शोधकताशओं ने भौगोशलक दृजष्ट्ट से ववभाजित ककया िै।

https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/iit-madras-launches-remote-driven-microscope


Publication: UNI

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: World's first remotely operatable Leap commissioned at IIT Madras

URL: http://www.uniindia.com/~/world-s-first-remotely-operatable-leap-commissioned-at-iit-

madras/States/news/1290435.html

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras yesterday launched a Rs. 40 crore remotely operable

miscroscope, claimed to be the world's first of its kind, that would enable precise view of atoms of a

material.

The Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) had been developed in a collaborative exercise involving eight

top research institutions in the country, spearheaded by IIT-M, a statement from the institute said.

Though there were several such devices available across world, the LEAP inaugurated at IIT-Madras was

the first one that can be operated through a special terminal by researchers divided geographically, it

said.

"This is the first time eight top research institutions in the country have collaborated to establish such a

platform at a cost of nearly Rs. 40 crore, spearheaded by IIT Madras," the statement said.

Special terminals to access the device have been set up in all the eight partner institutions.

IITs of Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur and Ropar along with International Advanced Research Centre

for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) are the partner institutions who contributed Rs. 2

crore each for the project.

Besides, the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) had contributed Rs. 3 crore. The remaining

funds came from the the Department of Science and Technology's 'Nano-mission', the statement said.

DST Secretary Prof Ashutosh Sharma was among those present at the inauguration of the device.

3 COMMENTS

Mr Sharma said the government would announce policies on maintenance and sharing of science

infrastructure, such as the LEAP, across the country so that they can be used by a large number of

people.

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Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras hosts world's first remotely operatable Local Electrode Atom Probe

URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-hosts-world-s-first-remotely-

operatable-local-electrode-atom-probe-1286993-2018-07-16

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras yesterday launched a Rs. 40 crore remotely operable


material.





said.


platform at a cost of nearly Rs. 40 crore, spearheaded by IIT Madras," the statement said.



for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) are the partner institutions who contributed Rs. 2

crore each for the project.

Besides, the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) had contributed Rs. 3 crore. The remaining



3 COMMENTS

Mr Sharma said the government would announce policies on maintenance and sharing of science


people.

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Edition: Chennai

Page No: 2

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-M to boost nanotech research

URL: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/iit-m-to-boost-nanotech-

research/article24438136.ece

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Publication: The Financial Express

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: World’s first? IIT Madras unveils remotely operable LEAP m’scope – All you need to know

about Rs 40 cr microscope

URL: https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/worlds-first-iit-madras-unveils-remotely-

operable-leap-mscope-all-you-need-to-know-about-rs-40-cr-miscroscope/1247009/

World’s first? IIT Madras unveils remotely operable LEAP m’scope – All you need to know about Rs 40 cr

miscroscope

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras today launched a Rs 40 crore remotely operable


material.

. The Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) had been developed in a collaborative exercise involving eight


The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras today launched a Rs 40 crore remotely operable

miscroscope, claimed to be the world’s first of its kind, that would enable precise view of atoms of a

material. The Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) had been developed in a collaborative exercise

involving eight top research institutions in the country, spearheaded by IIT-M, a statement from the

institute said. Though there were several such devices available across world, the LEAP inaugurated at

IIT-Madras was the first one that can be operated through a special terminal by researchers divided

geographically, it said.

“This is the first time eight top research institutions in the country have collaborated to establish such a

platform at a cost of nearly Rs 40 crore, spearheaded by IIT Madras,” the statement said. Special

terminals to access the device have been set up in all the eight partner institutions.


for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) are the partner institutions who contributed Rs 2 crore

each for the project. Besides, the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) had contributed Rs 3

crore.

The remaining funds came from the the Department of Science and Technology’s ‘Nano-mission’, the

statement said. DST Secretary Prof Ashutosh Sharma was among those present at the inauguration of

the device. Sharma said the government would announce policies on maintenance and sharing of

science infrastructure, such as the LEAP, across the country so that they can be used by a large number

of people.

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Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: World's first remotely operatable LEAP commissioned at IIT-Madras

URL: https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20180716/3390041.html

World's first remotely operatable LEAP commissioned at IIT-Madras

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) on Monday commissioned the world's first remotely

operatable Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP). A high performance microscope that provides a precise

atom-by-atom view of a material, enabling a true three-dimensional (3D) atomic scale reconstruction,

LEAP would impart a major thrust to research in nanotechnology, among other fields.

Speaking at the inauguration of National Facility of Atom Probe Tomography (NFAPT), which houses

LEAP, Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST) said "we are going

to announce two polices on maintenance and sharing of science infrastructure, such as LEAP, across the

country so that it can be used by a large number of people.''''Secondly, Scientific Social Responsibility is

also a priority. Under this, science institutions must take their resources and knowledge to other

stakeholders in the society'', he said. This was for the first time eight top research institutions in the

country have collaborated to establish such a platform at a cost of about Rs 40 crore, spearheaded by

IIT-Madras.

The other partner institutions were IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Kharagpur and IIT-Ropar along

with International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) all of

which contributed Rs two crore each, besides the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) which

contributed Rs three crore. The remaining funds came from the DST's 'Nano-mission' headed by Prof C N

R Rao. Globally, there were almost 100 operational LEAP's, but this facility at IIT Madras was the first

remotely operatable LEAP in the world.

In his presidential address, IIT-Madras Director Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthisaid "this model, where several

institutes come together to fund expensive research equipment, is a useful one and can be replicated in

institutions across the country.''Commercial users paying a fee to use such equipment for their industrial

research also make such equipment economically viable, he added. The 'Atom Probe tomography (APT)'

technology has existed for over 50 years. But the Local Electrode APT came into existence approximately

15 years ago. The modern LEAP instrument, by the virtue of having Laser pulsing methods, enables

investigation of a wide range of materials from metals, ceramics to semiconductors and even insulators

with a very high acquisition rate of five million ions per hour.

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Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: World's first remotely operatable LEAP commissioned at IIT-Madras

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IIT-Madras.















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Publication: Business Breaking News

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras takes a LEAP to view atoms in materials

URL: https://www.businessbreakingnews.net/2018/07/iit-madras-takes-a-leap-to-view-atoms-in-

materials/













IIT-Madras.















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Publication: Daily Hunt

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras commissions world's first high-performance microscope that will boost

nanotechnology research

URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/edexlive-epaper-

edex/iit+madras+commissions+world+s+first+high+performance+microscope+that+will+boost+nanotec

hnology+research-newsid-92453206












IIT-Madras.















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Publication: Eenadu

Edition: Hyderabad

Page No: 9

Journalist: NA

Headline: Remote control microscope



Edition: Chennai

Page No: 2

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras unveils world's first operated microscope

URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/17015710/1080184/IITM-unveils-worlds-first-

remoteoperated-microscope.vpf

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Publication: The Better India

Edition: Online

Journalist: Ahemed Sherif


Headline: IIT Madras Unveils World’s First Remotely Operable Microscope Worth Rs 40 Crore!

URL: https://www.thebetterindia.com/150786/iit-madras-worlds-first-remotely-operable-microscope-

india-technology/

IIT Madras Unveils World’s First Remotely Operable Microscope Worth Rs 40 Crore!

The Atom Probe Microscopes are a kind of 3D microscopes which reconstruct the structure of an object

atom-by-atom.

As a child, when I was taught about atoms and molecules, it was a concept my mind couldn’t

comprehend. Everything is made of the same molecular components of atoms, and yet they are

somehow arranged to be either the solid land we stand on, the water we drink and the air we breathe. It

was a lesson in physics I read, but never really understood.

It was not until I came across the images from one of the most advanced telescopes in the world that I

grasped what my physics book had feebly tried to explain.

The Atom Probe Microscopes are a kind of 3D microscopes which reconstruct the structure of an object

atom-by-atom. Here’s an image, or more accurately, a visualisation of Cu/Ni-Fe compound, where each

dot represents an atom.

A reconstruction of Cu-NiFe compound analysed by Atom Probe By C.B. Ene – persönlich vom Autor

erhalten

We’ll get to its incredible working in a bit and see why it’s called a ‘visualisation’ rather than an ‘image’.

The microscope is an insight into studying one of the most powerful, yet the smallest things in the

universe–atoms–and why they behave the way they do.

Now, various students and institutions across India will have access to the world’s first remotely

operable Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) microscope, right here in Chennai!

Unveiled on the 16th of July at the National Facility of Atom Probe Tomography (NFAPT), the LEAP

microscope was commissioned by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

The high-performance microscope was created in collaboration with eight top research institutes in

India, and the Rs 40 crore project is determined to enhance the knowledge in the fields of

nanotechnology and atomic physics.

During the inauguration, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said, “This model, where

several institutes come together to fund expensive research equipment is a useful one and can be

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replicated in institutions across the country. Commercial users paying a fee to use such equipment for

their industrial research also make such equipment economically viable.”

Calling the LEAP a microscope would be partially incorrect, as the LEAP evaporates the subject it

analyses.

The basic principle of the LEAP is that a compound is taken and sharpened to an extremely sharp

needle-like structure. Then, according to its conductivity, it is either treated with electroplating or

subjugated to an ion beam.

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It is then hit with high-intensity pulsing lasers, which tear through the composition of the compound,

disintegrating it into individual atoms.

The evaporated atoms are then detected with a sensor kept at a known distance from the compound.

And the atoms are classified according to a spectrometer.

This data is then used to reconstruct the compound and produce a 3D visualisation. This is why it is

called a ‘visualisation’ rather than an ‘image’.

Laser-assisted atom probe tomography of weld region showing carbon and steel composition. Credits:

Paul Blanchard and Ann Chiaramonti Debay

This facility will be able to provide atomic-scale insights into metallic materials, alloys, and

semiconductors, all of which can enhance the application in industries such as steel, automobile, energy

and various other sectors.

Speaking about the benefits of LEAP, Prof B S Murty, Principal Investigator of the NFAPT Project, IIT

Madras, told The New Indian Express, “There are numerous problems that can be resolved using this

facility, and I’m really looking forward to the equipment being put to good use by Researchers.”

With all this insight into atoms and molecules, let’s hope the future generations have a better grasp of

physics than we ever did.


Publication: Gadgets Now

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras unveils "word's first" remotely operable LEAP miscroscope

URL: https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/iit-madras-unveils-words-first-remotely-operable-leap-

miscroscope/articleshow/65019493.cms

IIT-Madras unveils "word's first" remotely operable LEAP miscroscope



said.


the first

CHENNAI: The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras today launched a Rs 40 crore remotely operable


material.





said.


platform at a cost of nearly Rs 40 crore, spearheaded by IIT Madras," the statement said.



for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) are the partner institutions who contributed Rs 2 crore

each for the project.

Besides, the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) had contributed Rs 3 crore. The remaining



Sharma said the government would announce policies on maintenance and sharing of science


people.

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Publication: NDTV Tamil

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: சென்னை ஐஐடி-யின் அெரனைக்கும் அறிைியல் கண்டுபிடிப்பு! (IIT

Madras unveils Rs. 40 crpre microscope to view atoms of material)

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/tamil/iit-madras-unveils-rs-40-crore-microscope-leap-to-view-atoms-of-a-

material-1884669

சென்னை ஐஐடி-யின் அெரனைக்கும் அறிைியல் கண்டுபிடிப்பு!

பிற ச ொழிக்கு

உலகில் முதல் முனறயொக ரிம ொட் கண்ட்மரொல் மூலம் இயங்க கூடிய

ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப், சென்னை ஐஐடியில் உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது

CHENNAI: சென்னை: உலகில் முதல் முனறயொக ரிம ொட் கண்ட்மரொல் மூலம்

இயங்க கூடிய ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப், சென்னை ஐஐடியில் உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

நொட்டில் உள்ள எட்டு முன்ைைி ஆய்வு ன யங்களுடன் இனைந்து, சென்னை

ஐஐடி தனலன யிலொை அன ப்பு இந்த ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப்னப தயொரித்துள்ளது. 40

மகொடி ரூபொய் செலைில் லீப் எைப்படும் மலொக்கல் எசலக்ட்மரொட் ஆட்டம் ப்மரொப்

உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

இது மபொன்ற ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப் ஏற்கைமை பயன்பொட்டில் உள்ள மபொதும், ரிம ொட்

மூலம் இயங்க கூடிய ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப் உருைொக்கப்படுைது உலகிமலமய

இதுமை முதல் முனறயொகும். இந்த ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப் மூலம் அணுக்கனள

ைிரிைொக ஆய்வு செய்ய முடியும் எை கண்டறியப்பட்டுள்ளது.

இந்த சதொழில்நுட்பத்னத உருைொக்க, தலொ இரண்டு மகொடி ரூபொய் அளித்த ஐஐடி

மும்னப, சடல்லி, கொன்பூர், கரொக்பூர், மரொபொர் ற்றும் ஏஆர்ெிஐயிலும் இந்த

சதொழில்நுட்பம் பயன்படுத்தப்பட உள்ளது. ம லும், 3 மகொடி ரூபொய் அனுெக்தி அறிைியல் ஆரொய்ச்ெி ன யம் அளித்துள்ளது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது. இந்த

திட்டத்திற்கொை ற்ற நிதிகனள ‘நொமைொ ிஷன்’ அறிைியல் ற்றும்

சதொழில்நுட்ப துனற அளித்துள்ளது.

இந்த சதொழில்நுட்பத்னத பரொ ரிப்பது, பகிர்ந்து பயன்படுத்துைது குறித்து இந்திய

அறிைியல் சதொழில்நுட்பத் துனற ைினரைில் அறிைிக்கும் என்று இந்திய

அறிைியல் சதொழில்நுட்பத் துனற செயலர் மபரொெியர் அசுமதொஷ் ெர் ொ

சதரிைித்தொர்.

ெ ீபத்திய த ிழ்நொட்டுச் செய்திகள், சென்னை செய்திகள், அரெியல், ைர்த்தகம்,

சதொழில்நுட்பம், கிரிக்சகட் ஆகியைற்றின் தனலப்புச் செய்திகள் எை ஒவ்சைொரு

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நிகழ்வுகனளயும் பற்றி த ிழில் படிக்க மபஸ்புக் ற்றும் ட்ைிட்டர் NDTV Tamilஐ பின்

சதொடருங்கள்.


Publication: News Bytes

Edition: Online

Journalist: Pallabi Chatterjee

Professor: Prof BS Murty

Headline: 8 Indian institutes launch LEAP, Rs. 40cr microscope for atoms

URL: https://www.newsbytesapp.com/timeline/Science/27489/123612/indian-institutions-fund-leap-a-

high-performance-microscope

8 Indian institutes launch LEAP, Rs. 40cr microscope for atoms

Atoms are an integral area of research for science, so eight reputed Indian institutions came together,

pooled in Rs. 40cr and developed a remotely operable microscope.

Called LEAP, the "world's first of its kind" device gives a precise view of an atom, the fundamental

constituent of any matter, said IIT-Madras, which spearheaded the project.

Any researcher stationed anywhere can operate LEAP through terminals.

8 Indian institutes launch LEAP, Rs. 40cr microscope for atoms

Five IITs among eight to make it happen

Terminals for accessing the Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) have been set up in all partner-

institutions: IITs of Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur and Ropar, ARCI and Board of Research in Nuclear

Sciences (BRNS).

For the project, each contributed Rs. 2cr; BRNS gave a crore extra.

The rest was obtained through DST's 'Nano-mission' headed by CNR Rao, head of Scientific Advisory

Council to the PM.

LEAP to be useful in nanotechnology, steel, automobile, energy industries

Uses

LEAP to be useful in nanotechnology, steel, automobile, energy industries

LEAP, inaugurated yesterday at the National Facility of Atom Probe Tomography (NFAPT), will contribute

hugely to industries like steel, automobile, energy and various other sectors, said Prof BS Murty,

Principal Investigator, NFAPT Project.

Since the high-performance microscope would enable a 3D atomic scale reconstruction, research in the

field of nanotechnology will receive a big thrust, Murty added.

Worldwide, there are 100 functional LEAPs.

Details

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LEAP evaporates its compound, then detects using sensor

Here's how LEAP works. Using 'Atom Probe tomography (APT)' technology, LEAP would first sharpen the

compound and put it through either electroplating or an ion beam.

It is then hit with high-intensity pulsing lasers that tear the composition of the compound, breaking it

into individual atoms.

The evaporated atoms can be studied through a sensor.

Finally, the data would produce a 3D visualization.

What's APT, the technology to be used by LEAP?

APT has existed since 50 years, but the version to be used by LEAP was started 15 years back. The

modern LEAP device would use laser pulsing methods, which will help one investigate a wide range of

materials, like metals, ceramics, semiconductors and even insulators.


Publication: Scroll

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras gets remotely operable LEAP microscope

URL: https://scroll.in/announcements/886889/current-affairs-wrap-for-the-day-july-17th-2018

IIT-Madras gets remotely operable LEAP microscope

A remotely operable (the world’s first, it is claimed) LEAP microscope is now running at the Indian

Institute of Technology Madras.

LEAP stands for Local Electrode Atom Probe.

The LEAP microscope cost almost Rs.40 crore.

It was developed in a joint effort involving eight top research institutions in the country.

The high-performance microscope provides a precise atom-by-atom view of a material. This enables a

three-dimensional (3D) atomic scale reconstruction of the material being studied.

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Publication: News Today

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 3

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-M unveils "world's first" remotely operable LEAP microscope

URL: https://www.newstodaynet.com/chennai/iit-m-unveils-worlds-first-remotely-operable-leap-

microscope-108956.html

https://www.newstodaynet.com/chennai/iit-m-unveils-worlds-first-remotely-operable-leap-microscope-108956.html

https://www.newstodaynet.com/chennai/iit-m-unveils-worlds-first-remotely-operable-leap-microscope-108956.html


Publication: Trinity Mirror

Edition: Chennai

Page No: 3

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT (M) unveils remotely operable LEAP microscope


Publication: Dinakaran

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: B.S. Murty

Headline: IIT Madras gets world's first remotely operatable microscope

URL: http://www.dinakaran.com/News_Detail.asp?Nid=421111

உலகிமலமய முதல் முனறயொக ரிம ொட் மூலம் இயங்க கூடிய ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப்

: சென்னை ஐஐடி-யில் உருைொக்கம்

2018-07-18@ 17:38:42

சென்னை: உலகில் முதல் முனறயொக ரிம ொட் கன்ட்மரொல் மூலம் இயங்க கூடிய

ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப், சென்னை ஐஐடியில் உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.நொட்டில் உள்ள

எட்டு முன்ைைி ஆய்வு ன யங்களுடன் இனைந்து ரூ.40 மகொடி செலைில்

உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ள இந்த ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப் மூலம் அணுக்கனள ைிரிைொக

ஆய்வு செய்ய முடியும் எை கண்டறியப்பட்டுள்ளது. சென்னை ஐஐடி

தனலன யிலொை அன ப்பு இந்த ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப்னப தயொரித்துள்ளது. லீப்

எைப்படும் மலொக்கல் எசலக்ட்மரொட் ஆட்டம் ப்மரொப் உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

இது மபொன்ற ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப் ஏற்கைமை பயன்பொட்டில் உள்ளது. எைினும்

ரிம ொட் மூலம் இயங்க கூடிய ன க்மரொஸ்மகொப் உருைொக்கப்படுைது

உலகிமலமய இதுமை முதல் முனற என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது. இந்த

சதொழில்நுட்பத்னத உருைொக்க, தலொ ரூ.2 மகொடினய ஐஐடி மும்னப, சடல்லி, கொன்பூர், கரொக்பூர், மரொபொர் ற்றும் ஏஆர்ெிஐ அளித்திருந்தை. ம ற்கண்ட

இடங்களிலும் இந்த சதொழில்நுட்பம் பயன்படுத்தப்பட உள்ளது. இந்த

சதொழில்நுட்பத்னத பரொ ரிப்பது, பகிர்ந்து பயன்படுத்துைது குறித்து இந்திய

அறிைியல் சதொழில்நுட்பத் துனற ைினரைில் அறிைிக்கும் என்று இந்திய

அறிைியல் சதொழில்நுட்பத் துனற செயலர் சதரிைித்தொர்.

http://www.dinakaran.com/News_Detail.asp?Nid=421111


Publication: WION TV

Edition: Electronic

Journalist: Mr. Siddarth MP

Professor: Prof B.S. Murty

Headline: IIT launches world's 1st remotely operable miscroscope

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypVEcTRjSVc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypVEcTRjSVc

Date: 23rd July 2018


Edition: Delhi

Page No: 6

Journalist: NA


Students: Giridhar Sriraman,Rahul Kejriwal and Pradeep Natarajan

Headline: Worlds first atomic view microscope


Publication: The Hindu Tamil

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: சென்னையில் உலகின் அதிநைைீ நுண்ண ோக்கி! (Chennai gets a

sophisticated microscope)

URL: https://tamil.thehindu.com/general/education/article24501029.ece

சென்னையில் உலகின் அதிநைைீ நுண்மைொக்கி!

ர் ொை முனறயில் க்கள் டிந்துசகொண்டிருப்பனதப் பொர்த்து உலகம் அதிர்ந்து

நின்ற கொலம் அது. கண்ணுக்குத் சதரியொத நுண்ணுயிர்கள் மநொய்கனளப்

பரப்புகின்றை என்று கண்டுபிடிக்க லூயி பொஸ்டருக்கு அன்று உதைியது

நுண்மைொக்கி என்ற கருைிதொன். நைைீ அறிைியலின் அடிப்பனடயொை

நுண்ணுயிரியல் துனற மதொன்றக் கொரைம நுண்மைொக்கிதொன்.

புற்றுமநொய் மபொன்ற அச்சுறுத்தும் மநொய்க்கொை கொரைங்கனளக் கண்டறிந்தது

அதன் மூல ொகத்தொன். அவ்ைளவு ஏன் 2014-ல் செர் ொைிய, அச ரிக்க

ஆரொய்ச்ெியொளர்களுக்கு மைதியியலில் மநொபல் பரிசு சபற்றுத்தந்தது அைர்கள்

கண்டறிந்த ‘super-resolution fluorescence microscopy’தொன்.

இப்படி ருத்துை உலகில் பல திருப்புமுனைகள் ஏற்படக் கொரை ொக

இருந்திருக்கிறது, இருந்துைருகிறது நுண்மைொக்கி. ருத்துைத் துனற

ட்டு ின்றி ஒட்டுச ொத்த அறிைியலின் எதிர்கொலத்தில் நுண்மைொக்கியின் பங்கு

இருக்கப்மபொகிறது என்றொல் நம்ப முடிகிறதொ?

உமலொகத்னத ஆரொயும் நுண்மைொக்கி

உயிரணுக்கனள நுட்ப ொக மநொக்கி ஆரொய்ைதற்கொை கருைியொக ட்டும

நுண்மைொக்கினய நொம் கருதுகிமறொம். ஆைொல், உமலொகப் சபொருட்கனளயும்

ஆரொய நுண்மைொக்கிகள் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகின்றை. அதிலும், அனுதிைமும்

ைளர்ந்துைரும் சதொழில்நுட்பத் துனறகளொை நொமைொ சதொழில்நுட்பம், அணு

இயற்பியல் உள்ளிட்டைற்னற அடுத்த கட்டத்துக்கு முன்சைடுத்துச் செல்ல

இப்மபொது 'லீப்' என்னும் ஒரு புதிய ைனக நுண்மைொக்கி உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

https://tamil.thehindu.com/general/education/article24501029.ece

சென்னை, மும்னப, சடல்லி, கொன்பூர், கரக்பூர், ரூப்நகர் ஆகிய 6 ஐ.ஐ.டி.கள்,

International Advanced Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), அணு

அறிைியல்கள் ஆய்வு ைொரியம் (BRNS) ஆகிய எட்டுக் கல்ைி நிறுைைங்களும்

இனைந்து சென்னை ஐ.ஐ.டி. தனலன யில் ரூ.40 மகொடி செலைில் ‘லீப்’ (LEAP-

Local Electrode Atom Probe) என்றனழக்கப்படும் நுண்மைொக்கினய உருைொக்கியுள்ளை.

‘லீப்’-ஐ கடந்த ைொரம் அறிமுகப்படுத்தியது சென்னை ஐ.ஐ.டி. இனதக்சகொண்டு

உமலொகப் சபொருட்கனள அணு அணுைொகப் பிரித்துத் துல்லிய ொகப் பொர்க்கலொம்.

அதுவும் முப்பரி ொைத்தில் ீட்டுருைொக்கம் செய்து அதன் கட்டன ப்னபக்

கொைலொம்.

இதுமபொன்ற உயர் சதொழில்நுட்ப நுண்மைொக்கிகள் ஏற்சகைமை உலக அளைில்

கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்டிருக்கின்றை. ஆைொல், எங்கிருந்தும் இயக்கக்கூடிய ைனகயில்

ைடிைன க்கப்பட்டிருப்பமத ‘லீப்’ நுண்மைொக்கியின் தைிச் ெிறப்பு.

அப்படியொைொல், இந்தியொைின் எந்த மூனலமுடுக்கில் உள்ள ொைைரும்,

ஆரொய்ச்ெியொளரும் சென்னையில் இருக்கும் இந்த நுண்மைொக்கினயப்

பயன்படுத்த முடியும்.

அறிைியலின் எதிர்கொலம்

நம்முனடய பள்ளிகளில் இருப்பதுமபொல் அல்லொ ல் இந்த ‘லீப்’ நுண்மைொக்கி ைித்தியொெ ொகவும் பிரம் ொண்ட ொகவும் கொட்ெியளிக்கிறது.

இது எதற்கு, எப்படிப் பயன்படும் என்று மகட்டமபொது, “Local Electrode Atom Probe

Tomography சதொழில்நுட்பத்னத 15 ைருடங்களுக்கு முன்மப அச ரிக்கொைின்

ம டிென் நகரில் உள்ள ைிஸ்கொன்ஸின் பல்கனலக்கழகம் கண்டுபிடித்துைிட்டது.

ஆைொல், அப்மபொது ஒரு குறிப்பிட்ட பிரிைிைர் ட்டும அனதக் னகயொள முடியும்.

தற்மபொது இந்தியொைில் அனைைரும் இனதப் பயன்படுத்தும்ைித ொக

ைடிைன க்கப்பட்டிருப்பது பொரொட்டுக்குரியது.

இனதக் சகொண்டு உமலொகம், பொனற, புனதப்படி ம், செ ிகன்டக்டர், பல், எலும்பு,

பஙீ்கொன் மபொன்ற திட ொை சபொருட்கனள ஆரொயலொம். உதொரைத்துக்கு, இரும்பு

துண்டு ஒன்னற ஆய்வுக்கு உட்படுத்த அனத ஊெிமபொலச் செதுக்கி, குளிர்ந்த

நினலயில் ‘லீப்’ நுண்மைொக்கியில் உள்ள vacuum tube-ல் சபொருத்த மைண்டும்.

பக்கைொட்டில் ‘ஷட்டில் கொக்’ மபொன்ற ைடிைில் ஓர் இயந்திரம் இருக்கும். இனை

இரண்டுக்கும் இனடயில் பொய்ச்ெப்படும் மலெர் மூல ொக இரும்புத் துண்டின்

அணுக்கள் பிரிந்து ‘டிசடக்டர்’-க்கு ைந்து மெரும்.

இதன் மூலம் அந்த இரும்புத் தண்டின் ஒவ்மைொர் அணுத் துகளின் கட்டன ப்பு,

பண்பு, ைடிைம் அத்தனைனயயும் ஆரொயலொம்” என்றொர் த ிழ்நொடு அறிைியல்

இயக்கத் தனலைரும் துனர கொ ரொெர் பல்கனலக்கழகத்தில் உயிரித்

சதொழில்நுட்பைியல் துனறயின் முன்ைொள் மபரொெிரியரு ொை கிருஷ்ைெொ ி.

உமலொகத் துனற, ைொகைத் சதொழிற்துனற, சதொல்லியல், நொமைொ

சதொழில்நுட்பைியல், படிகைியல் (Crystallography) மபொன்ற பல துனறகளில் புதிய

கண்டுபிடிப்புகனள ம ற்சகொள்ள ‘லீப்’ ெிறப்பொகப் பயன்படும் என்கிறது

அறிைியல் ைட்டொரம். ச ொத்தத்தில், எதிர்கொலத்னத மநொக்கிய ிகப் சபரிய

பொய்ச்ெல் இந்த ‘லீப்’.

ைரலொற்றில் நுண்மைொக்கி

# அச ரிக்கொைின் சபர்க்ள ீநகரத்தில் உள்ள கலிமபொர்ைியொ பல்கனலக்கழகத்தில்

‘The Golub Collection’ என்ற நுண்மைொக்கி அருங்கொட்ெியகம் உள்ளது. இங்கு 17-ம்

நூற்றொண்டு சதொடங்கி 1914-ல் கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்ட கண் ருத்துைத்துக்கொை

‘கொர்ல் ஸீயிஸ் கொம்பவுண்ட்’ நுண்மைொக்கி ைனர நூற்றுக்கைக்கொை

நுண்மைொக்கிகள் கொட்ெிக்கு னைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளை.

# நுண்மைொக்கி அறிைியலின் னபபிளொகக் கருதப்படுைது ‘Micrographia’. சைவ்மைறு

சலன்ஸ்கனளக் சகொண்டு தொன் ஆரொய்ந்த பூச்ெிகனள, செடிசகொடிகனளப் பற்றி பிரிட்டன் இயற்னக ைிஞ்ஞொைி ரொபர்ட் ஹூக் எழுதி 1965-ல் ரொயல் செொனெட்டி

சைளியிட்ட புத்தகம் இது.

உயிரணுக்கனளக் குறிக்க ‘Cell’ என்ற செொல்னல முதன்முதலில் இந்தப்

புத்தகத்தில் பயன்படுத்திைொர் ரொபர்ட் ஹூக்.

Date: 25th July 2018 Publication: Bio Spectrum Edition: Magazine Page no.: 16 Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M experts create wound dressing material



Edition: Chennai

Page no.: 2

Journalist: U Tejonmayam

Professor: Prof. S A Sannasiraj

Headline: Sea is eating away 30% of city's shore

URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/over-30-city-coast-shrinking-due-to-sea-erosion-

study/articleshow/65155838.cms

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IIT Madras is a innovation and entrepreneurship hub


Publication: NDTV

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Indumathi M. Nambi,

Headline: IIT Madras Carbon Zero Challenge Attracts Participants From Students, Startups

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-carbon-zero-challenge-attracts-participants-from-

students-startups-1881576

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IIT Madras Carbon Zero Challenge Attracts Participants From Students, Startups

The contest is pioneered by IIT Madras in collaboration with Virtusa and Shaastra 2019.

CHENNAI: The Second Edition of Carbon Zero Challenge (CZeroC), a pioneering initiative aimed at

encouraging environmental entrepreneurs, has attracted participants from all over the country. More

than 850 registrations from students, start-ups and entrepreneurs besides educational institutions have

been received so far for CZeroC 2019, a Green Business Idea Contest pioneered by Indian Institute of

Technology (IIT) Madras in collaboration with Virtusa and Shaastra 2019.

The Industrial Waste Management Association (IWMA) is organizing partner and Younoodle is

technology partner.

The last date to apply for this contest is July 22, 2018. CZeroC 2019 was launched at IIT Madras on June

5, 2018 to commemorate the World Environment Day 2018.

“We have traditionally imported technology for Environmental protection that have not been India-

centric, which often results in failure or not being cost effective. There is a need to develop affordable,

indigenous technology which requires less energy and chemicals and produces less waste and more

recoverable material,” Carbon Zero Challenge Principal Coordinator Prof. Indumathi M. Nambi,

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Division, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Madras,

said while speaking about the importance of this National Contest.

“What sets CZeroC 2019 from other initiatives is that it not only seeks innovative ideas but additionally

supports the best performing teams to build working prototypes by providing them ‘Financial and

Mentor Support’ and helps them to take their technology to the market by helping them set up start-

ups,” said a statement from IIT Madras.

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Winning teams will get connected to IIT Madras Incubation Cell or equivalent and Start-up support fund.

Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, IIT Madras, and Advisor to Carbon Zero Challenge 2018, emphasized that the

innovation must not stop just in the ideation phase but must be materialized for all practical purposes.

He said, “If and when the products out of carbon zero challenge emerge to become something that can

be manufactured and commercialized, there is enough help available in the country to support the

teams with entrepreneurship, either with IIT Madras Incubation Cell or other incubators in country. Over

the last few years, many teams have moved from early prototype stage to commercialization. I am sure

that the carbon zero challenge products can be taken towards successful commercialization.”



Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Prof. Indumathi M. Nambi

Headline: IIT Madras' Carbon Zero Challenge attracts participants from students, start-ups and

entrepreneurs

URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-carbon-zero-challenge-

attracts-participants-from-students-start-ups-and-entrepreneurs-1282660-2018-07-11

IIT Madras' Carbon Zero Challenge attracts participants from students, start-ups and entrepreneurs

Second Edition of Carbon Zero Challenge (CZeroC) at IIT Madras

The Second Edition of Carbon Zero Challenge (CZeroC), a pioneering initiative aimed at encouraging

environmental entrepreneurs, has attracted participants from all over the country.

More than 850 registrations from students, start-ups and entrepreneurs besides educational institutions

have been received so far for CZeroC 2019, a Green Business Idea Contest pioneered by Indian Institute

of Technology Madras in collaboration with Virtusa and Shaastra 2019.


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5, 2018, to commemorate the World Environment Day 2018.

Speaking about the importance of this National Contest, Carbon Zero Challenge Principal Coordinator

Prof. Indumathi M Nambi, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Division, Civil Engineering

Department, IIT Madras, said:

"We have traditionally imported technology for environmental protection that has not been India-

centric, which often results in failure or not being cost-effective."

"There is a need to develop affordable, indigenous technology which requires less energy and chemicals

and produces less waste and more recoverable material," he added.

Why is the CZeroC 2019 better than other such initiatives?

What sets CZeroC 2019 from other initiatives is that it not only seeks innovative ideas but additionally

supports the best performing teams to build working prototypes by providing them financial and mentor

support and helps them to take their technology to the market by helping them set up start-ups.

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The winning teams will get connected to IIT Madras Incubation Cell or equivalent and get a start-up

support fund.



He said, "If and when the products out of carbon zero challenge emerge to become something that can


teams with entrepreneurship, either with IIT Madras Incubation Cell or other incubators in country.''

"Over the last few years, many teams have moved from early prototype stage to commercialization. I

am sure that the carbon zero challenge products can be taken towards successful commercialization,"

he added.

The CZeroC 2019 envisions promoting green innovations in India via multistage support at each stage of

their Innovations-to-Prototype-to-Eco business journey.

Currently enrolled students and recent graduates (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate, post-

doctorate in science, engineering, management, and others) and aspiring entrepreneurs, early stage

start-ups are eligible to apply.

TO APPLY FOR CARBON ZERO CHALLENGE 2019:

Go to http://czeroc.com/apply

Login using a Facebook account, or LinkedIn account. Alternatively, you can create a YouNoodle account

and login to start your application

Click on 'Create a New Application' and start your application as team

Fill the details of your idea and information about your team members

Submit the application. You will hear from carbon zero challenge soon

Contact CZeroC 2019 team at [email protected] or call at +91-9498070046.

Applicants are suggested to spend 2-3 hours providing details about their submission through

Younoodle. Teams that are still developing their idea may need to plan for more time to address the

questions in the application.

SHORTLISTED TEAMS (UP TO 25 TEAMS) WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN:

A funding assistance of up to Rs 5 Lakhs per team to help them build a working prototype and hence

convert their innovative idea into scalable product/solution for the market. Entrepreneurship training

and certification -- which could help them immensely in their start-up journey.

Start-up support fund of up to 10 lakhs for the winning team and further incubation opportunities.

Mentorship support by technical and business experts from both academia and industry -- to assist the

teams in building a successful prototype.

ASSISTANCE IN LIAISING WITH THE INDUSTRY

The competition timeline aligns with the academic calendar to encourage student teams to carry out

CZeroC Project as part of their curriculum requirement.

CZeroC 2019 is the second edition of Carbon Zero Challenge Contest. CZeroC 2018, was an incredibly

successful first edition. As many as 52 start-ups and 479 college students from South India participated

in CZeroC 2018.

Shortlisted 25 teams in the first edition got to build prototypes of their innovation with funding support

of up to Rs 5 Lakhs provided by CZeroC. The CZeroC 2018 committed Rs 10 lakh each to top three

winning teams to pilot their innovation.

Dr Michael R. Hoffman, Professor, California Institute of Technology, and a mentor to Carbon Zero

Challenge 2018 teams, said:

"It is a fantastic idea to get students and others involved in thinking of alternative strategy for improving

energy budget of India with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, climate change and other factors that

are affected by energy usage including environmental control technologies, waste water engineering."

"They all require innovative ideas to turn us into a zero carbon society. I applaud the program instituted

by Prof Nambi at IIT Madras. Good luck to everyone who wants to participate," he added.

M Subramanian, Chief Executive Officer, Development Office, IIT Madras Alumni Charitable Trust, said,

"Engineering institutions are grounds for creative excellence among students and faculty. Carbon Zero

Challenge has been an innovative student's competition to address serious problems facing the

country."

ABOUT IITM:

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as

an institute of national importance. The activities of the Institute in various fields of Technology and

Science are carried out in 16 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary Research

Academic Centres.

The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to the BTech, MSc, MBA.,

MTech., MS, and PhD, degrees in a variety of specializations.

IITM is a residential institute with more than 550 faculty and 9000 students. Students from 18 countries

are enrolled here. IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and

through the IITM Incubation Cell (www.incubation.iitm.ac.in).

IITM has been ranked No.1 among engineering institutions in the India Rankings for three consecutive

years - 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Institute was also ranked as the No.2 in the category of Overall

Institutions in 2017 and 2018 Rankings, released by the National Institutional Ranking Framework,

Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India- https://www.nirfindia.or

Date:12th July 2018


Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras’ Carbon Zero Challenge attracts participants from students, start-ups and

entrepreneurs across the country

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students-start-ups-and-entrepreneurs-across-the-country








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Publication: UcNews

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras Carbon Zero Challenge Attracts Participants From Students, Startups

URL: https://www.ucnews.in/news/IIT-Madras-Carbon-Zero-Challenge-Attracts-Participants-From-

Students-Startups/1496336458478156.html

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Edition: Delhi/ Hyderabad

Page No: 14

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Indumathi M. Nambi,

Headline: IIT-Madras CZeroC attracts participants across country

URL: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-15/IIT-Madras-CZeroC-attracts-

participants-across-country/398358

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Edition: Pune/Hyderabad/Chennai/Kolkata/Kochi/Ahemdabad

Page No:18

Journalist: Gireesh Babu


Headline: IIT Madras Incubation Cell sees surge in number of start-ups at 18% in FY18

URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/iit-madras-incubation-cell-sees-surge-in-

number-of-start-ups-at-18-in-fy18-118072200155_1.html

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Edition: Hyderabad/Delhi

Page no.: 15

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi

Headline: How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

URL: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-26/How-IIT-Madras-is-helping-

start-ups-survive/401331

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Publication: Winslow Record

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras Incubation Cell sees surge in number of start-ups at 18% in FY18

URL: https://winslowrecord.com/iit-madras-incubation-cell-sees-surge-in-number-of-start-ups-at-18-in-

fy18/7730/

IIT Madras Incubation Cell sees surge in number of start-ups at 18% in FY18

The number of start-ups getting incubated in the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) has seen

an increase of 18 per cent during 2017-18, with the cumulative funds raised by these has gone up to Rs 8

billion. It has generated a cumulative revenue of Rs 1.35 billion during the year, said Bhaskar

Ramamurthi, Director of

The (IITMIC), which links and synergises the sector-specific incubators, student pre-venture initiatives

and translational research at IITM, claims that the of start-ups in the cell is one of the lowest in the

entire nation, at less than 20 per cent, while generally, the have a failure rate of around 50-60 per cent.

The higher presence of deep technology-oriented has resulted in the lower failure rate, said Tamaswati

Ghosh, CEO of

"IITMIC's constant endeavour has resulted in incubation of 154 deep-tech start-ups, raising over Rs 8

billion in angel/VC (venture capital) investments, generation of Rs 1.35 billion cumulative revenue in the

last financial year, the creation of over 2,500 direct jobs and filing of over 60 patents," said Ramamurthi.

ALSO READ:

The incubators, IITM's Rural Technology and Business Incubator, Bio- and Med-Tech and others are

situated in the Research Park, close to the IITM in Chennai. The Research Park, set up in 2010, has its

first phase fully occupied with over 70 and the second phase with 0.8 million sq ft of a built-up area

already operational.

According to the Annual Report of IITM for 2016-17, had around 130 tech start-ups incubated till the

period, including 37 having IITM faculty as co-founders or minority shareholders. A total of 28

companies had raised total investment of Rs 6.42 billion from angel investors and VCs (venture capital)

and a total of 52 companies were in the market with cumulative revenue of Rs 900 million in financial

year 2015-16.

Of the over 150 companies that the cell has incubated, close to about 20 companies are inactive, though

not closed down. Main reasons for the inactivity are that it was not the right market-product fit, or there

were founder problems etc, which surfaces usually within the first two years.

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"The inactivity rate is less than 20 per cent of our total start-ups, while start-up failure is generally on

the higher side of 50-60 per cent or more in incubation centres," said Ghosh.

"It is a unique trend, considering the majority of our start-ups are product companies. Their journey to

market and to investment is much tougher compared to the normal start-ups. A lot of understanding

goes behind these companies.

You are trying to enter tough, traditional markets or new markets, futuristic deep-tech products. Most

of them are in the business to business model," she said.

From a very early stage, these companies are exposed to the potential customers and people from the

industries. A lot of the industry leaders become their mentors, which will help the start-ups to change

the product or tweak it to meet the market requirements. The industry-academia collaboration has

been supportive to enable deep-tech ecosystem through mentors. The see manufacturing, robotics,

agriculture, renewables, energy, water, waste management, IoT (Internet of Things) companies etc. on

the rise.

The research park gives the start-ups the environment of industry and the quality of research that takes

place in the IITM, with faculties has standard at par with international research, helps these new

ventures to grow better.

"There is an interaction with the industry at the early stage itself. Innovations are on the high level, and

all of these resulted in start-ups in important areas for the nations. Solutions are backed by University-

based research which is perfected by the feedback from the industry," added Ghosh.

ALSO READ:

Under the industrial consultancy and sponsored research initiatives, in 2017-18, 220 ministry-sponsored

projects for a value of Rs 3.66 billion and 528 industrial research and consultancy assignments amount

to Rs 1.17 billion has been sanctioned. This represents an all-time high in extra-mural research funding

for the institute. During the year, 49 agreements were signed with various global and national

companies, including Chennai Petroleum Corporation, Tata Steel Ltd, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, FL

Smidth Pvt Ltd, said Ramamurthi.



Edition: Hyderabad / Delhi

Page no.: 14

Journalist: NA

Alumni: Rajesh Kumar

Headline: IIT-Madras Launches Voice-Enabled AI

URL: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2018-07-28/IIT-Madras-launches-Voice-

Enabled-Artificial-Intelligence/401599

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Edition: Chennai

Page no.: 4

Journalist: NA


Headline: Al product launched



Edition: Online

Journalist: Aparna Desikan


Headline: IIT-M incubated geniSIGHTS launches voice-enabled AI tool

URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/iit-m-incubated-genisights-launches-

voice-enabled-ai-tool/articleshow/65167945.cms

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Edition: Chennai

Page no.: 2

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT-Madras alumnus launches voice-enabled AI

URL: https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/280718/iit-madras-alumnus-launches-voice-

enabled-ai.html

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Publication: The New Indian Express - City Express

Edition: Chennai

Page no.: 1

Journalist: NA


Headline: Your wish for a comprehensive business data is Flash’s command

URL: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/jul/27/your-wish-for-a-comprehensive-

business-data-is-flashs-command-1849571.html

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Publication: Trending 360

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: Your wish for a comprehensive business data is Flash’s command

URL: https://trending360.in/2018/07/27/your-wish-for-a-comprehensive-business-data-is-flashs-

command/

Your Wish For A Comprehensive Business Data Is Flash’s Command

CHENNAI:Astart-up founded by Rajesh Kumar, an alumnus of IIT Madras, geniSIGHTS Private Limited,

launched Flash, a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence-powered dashboard with voice support, to enable

businesses process big data. It understands the user’s voice commands and provides intelligence by

analysing data. Lakshmi Narayanan, former chairman of National Association of Software and Service

Companies (NASSCOM), launched Flash on Friday here.

“Data analytics and business insight solutions have become mainstream now, with extensive use in mid-

sized organisations. The next stage of evolution is to drive artificial intelligence (AI) to mainstream

application. Flash is the first such attempt that provides a path for AI integration into analytics and

business insights,” said Narayanan.

geniSIGHTS is targeting enterprise customers, who would get insights just by speaking. The focus is on

decision makers — both strategic and tactical. The market segment would primarily be mid-size and

large companies in retail, e-commerce, travel and high-growth segments in the USA and Europe.

Talking about Flash, Rajesh, who has previously worked with Fortune 100 companies in the USA and Asia

Pacific, said, “Today’s business insights provide good reports but do not go beyond the basics. Flash is an

AI-driven product that empowers the business users to quickly experience advanced analytical insights

thereby significantly bringing down the development time.”

A user can command, for example ‘Flash, get me the trend of three years’, and it will produce the

requested results. Users can get recommendations and insights based on past patterns, as Flash learns

from user’s past search.

Parvathy Sarath, chief analytics officer, geniSIGHTS, said, “It eventually understands the user and

becomes their analytics assistant. Users can further upgrade/downgrade these AI learnings for the

program to tune into the user’s choice. The AI also decides the type of charts, what level of detail is

required for the business user.

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Publication: Republish

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: https://republish.in/business/iit-madras-alumnus-launches-voice-enabled-ai.html

IIT-Madras alumnus launches voice-enabled AI

Chennai: Genisights, a startup founded by IIT Madras alumnus Rajesh Kumar has launched ‘Flash’, an

artificial intelligence powered dashboard with voice support to enable to process the big data.

Launching the AI tool, Lakshmi Narayanan, former chairman of NASSCOM said, “Data analytics and

business insight solutions have become a major field. Flash provides the path for AI integration into

analytics and business insights.”

It understands user’s voice commands and provides intelligence from analyzing data. “Flash is an AI

driven product that empowers the business users to quickly experience advanced analytical insights

thereby significantly bringing down the development time,” said Rajesh Kumar, managing director,

Genisights.

Users can get recommendations and relevant insights based on the past behaviour/patterns. “A very

powerful AI program is designed to always run in the background to learn from the user’s past query.

The self-learning AI program helps the user to derive insights from the data. The visualization layer, data

insights get automatically generated by the AI program which is possible only because of its learnings,”

he added.

A user can simply say “Flash, get me the trend of 3 years” and further add “Flash, zoom in time period

weekly,” and it will produce the requested results.

“Flash learns from the data and guides the user to quickly uncover the insights. The best part of being

FLASH is it eventually understands the user and becomes their analytics assistant,” said Parvathy Sarath,

chief analytics officer, Genisights. Users can further upgrade or downgrade these AI learnings for the



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Publication: UNI

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: geniSIGHTS launches first AI-powered dashboard with voice support

URL: http://www.uniindia.com/genisights-launches-first-ai-powered-dashboard-with-voice-

support/business-economy/news/1301566.html









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Publication: My Times Now

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: http://www.mytimesnow.com/news/india/960353/iit-madras-alumnus-launches-voice-enabled-ai


Chennai: Genisights, a startup founded by IIT Madras alumnus Rajesh Kumar has launched 'Flash', an





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Publication: India Finance News

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: Genisights launches voice-enabled AI dashboard

URL: https://www.indiafinancenews.com/genisights-launches-voice-enabled-ai-dashboard/

Genisights, a Nasscom incubated data analytics company, on Friday launched a voice-enabled Artificial

Intelligence (AI) dashboard, ‘Flash’, which provides business solutions gained through data analysis.

“The next stage of evolution is to drive AI from topic of interest to mainstream application,” said

Lakshmi Narayanan, former chairman of Nasscom and Emeritus Vice-Chairman, Cognizant, while

launching Flash.

“Flash is the first such attempt that provides path for AI integration into Analytics and Business Insights

(BI),” Narayanan said.

Built on Genisights platform, Flash engine is developed as a self-learning AI program that provides

relevant business insights to customers based on the past behaviour and patterns of the users through a

mere voice command.

“Genisights is the first one to use AI and voice inputs in the business analytics space in India,” Narayanan

added.

Understanding any business domain requires three aspects — voice-to-speech, speech-to-intent and

intent-to-action and through Flash, we are connecting the first two aspects which will enable customer

to take informed business action, Rajesh Kumar, MD, Genisights Pvt Ltd said.

“The best part of being Flash is that it eventually understands the user and becomes their Analytics

Assistant,” said Parvathy Sarath, Chief Analytics Officer, Genisights.Designed for enterprise customers

seeking business insights over voice commands, Flash’s primary market would be mid-size and large

companies in retail, e-commerce, travel and high-growth segments such as app developers in North

America and Europe, the company said.

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Publication: HT Syndication

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: http://htsyndication.com/htsportal/united-news-of-india/article/genisights-launches-first-ai-

powered-dashboard-with-voice-support/28895581

geniSIGHTS launches first AI-powered dashboard with voice support

Chennai, July 27 -- geniSIGHTS, a startup founded by an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras alum,

has launched 'FLASH,' a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence-powered dashboard with voice support to

enable businesses process big data.

It understands user's voice commands and provides intelligence from analyzing data.

A company statement here said on Friday that geniSIGHTS Pvt Ltd was founded by Rajesh Kumar, IIT

Madras alum, who brings in extensive global business experience working with Fortune 100 companies

in North America and Asia Pacific.

Former Chairman of National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) and Emeritus

Vice Chairman, Cognizant Lakshmi Narayanan, launched 'FLASH' in the presence of geniSights.

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Publication: News Time

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA



URL: https://newstime.win/iit-madras-alumnus-launches-voice-enabled-ai/

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Publication: Holland Review

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: Paradip Port‘s Outer Harbour project at bay on sliding coal demand

URL: https://hollandreview.com/paradip-ports-outer-harbour-project-at-bay-on-sliding-coal-

demand/8808/

Paradip Port‘s Outer Harbour project at bay on sliding coal demand

July 27, 2018 by Caroline Biscotti

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(PPT), the second largest major port by cargo volumes after Kandla, has decided to keep in abeyance its

'Outer Harbour' project. Apart from the project cost of Rs 87.67 billion, an additional investment of Rs

35 billion was needed to firm up railway connectivity to the proposed harbour.

The project was conceptualized to ship primarily to the southern states. But, as demand for narrows, has

scaled back the plan and is instead focusing on maximizing the capacity of its inner harbour.

“Keeping in view the uncertain demand of thermal coal, our (detailed project report) consultant has

suggested to optimize berthing facilities in the inner harbour to improve port capacities. To stave off risk

posed by a single commodity against the scale of investment needed for the Outer Harbour project, we

aim to expand the inner harbour capacity to the maximum”, said a source.

As part of its capacity augmentation programme, had engaged a consultant- HOWE Engineering Projects

Pvt Ltd. The consultant was tasked to prepare a to assess the projected traffic throughout and also the

need to develop an Outer Harbour to handle the projected traffic in Capesize vessels. However, the

consultant advised the PPT authorities to reorganize the berthing facilities in the inner harbour.

The deepening and optimization of inner harbour facilities include development of two captive berths

on the Western dock to handle Capesize vessels. This requires an investment of Rs 26 billion. While PPT

has pledged Rs 6 billion investment, the rest would flow from the private players. The combined

capacity of the two berths is pegged at 30 million tonnes per annum.

The project envisages of two Western dock captive berths and supporting project infrastructures by PPT

like breakwater expansion with protection works and capital dredging.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, has completed the geophysical and geotechnical studies in

navigational channel and other dredge areas on June 20 this year.

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Edition: Chennai

Page no.: 4

Journalist: NA

Headline: No new ash pond being constructed, only completing structure already present: NTECL

URL: http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/jul/28/no-new-ash-pond-being-

constructed-only-completing-structure-already-present-ntecl-1849745.html

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Edition: Mumbai / Delhi / Pune / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai / Kolkata / Kochi / Ahmedabad /

Chandigarh

Page no.: 8

Journalist: NA

Headline: Simple is the new smart


Publication: Sakal Times

Edition: Pune

Page no.: 1

Journalist: NA

Headline: SPPU to submit proposal for incubation centre

URL: http://www.sakaltimes.com/pune/sppu-submit-proposal-incubation-centre-22219

http://www.sakaltimes.com/pune/sppu-submit-proposal-incubation-centre-22219


Publication: India Education Diary

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras Alum-founded Startup geniSIGHTS launches Voice-Enabled AI to help enterprises

reap actionable insights from data

URL: http://indiaeducationdiary.in/iit-madras-alum-founded-startup-genisights-launches-voice-enabled-

ai-help-enterprises-reap-actionable-insights-data/

IIT Madras Alum-founded Startup geniSIGHTS launches Voice-Enabled AI to help enterprises reap

actionable insights from data

Chennai: geniSIGHTS, a startup founded by an Indian Institute of Technology Madras alum, has launched

‘FLASH,’ a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence-powered dashboard with voice support to enable

businesses process big data. It understands user’s voice commands and provides intelligence from

analyzing data.

geniSIGHTS Pvt Ltd was founded by Mr. Rajesh Kumar (B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering), IIT Madras)

who brings in extensive global business experience working with Fortune 100 companies in North

America and Asia Pacific.

Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, Former Chairman of NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service

Companies) and Emeritus Vice Chairman, Cognizant, launched ‘FLASH’ today, 27th July 2018, at Chennai

in the presence of geniSights founders Mr. Rajesh Kumar and Ms. Parvathy Sarath.

Speaking about the importance of FLASH to the current business environment, Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan

said, “Data Analytics and Business Insight solutions have become mainstream now, with extensive use

even in mid-sized organisations. The next stage of evolution is to drive AI from “topic of interest” to

mainstream application. Flash is the first such attempt that provides the path for AI integration into

Analytics and Business Insights.”

Further, Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan added, “By providing a flexible and open architecture platform,

Genisights has taken the pole position in an integrated AI/BI Analytics platform that is easy to deploy.”

geniSIGHTS is targeting Enterprise customers, who would get insights just by speaking. The focus

segment is decision makers – both strategic and tactical. The market segment would primarily be mid-

size and large companies in retail, e-commerce, travel and high-growth segments in North America and

Europe.

Highlighting the uniqueness of FLASH, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Managing Director, geniSIGHTS Pvt Ltd, said,

“Today’s BI reports provides good reports but do not go beyond the basic insights. FLASH is a AI driven

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product that empowers the business users to quickly experience advanced analytical insights thereby

significantly bringing down the development time.”

Mr. Rajesh Kumar added that the unique differentiator of FLASH was the AI. Users can get

recommendations and relevant insights based on the past behavior/patterns. A very powerful AI

program is designed to always run in the background to learn from the user’s past query/search results.

The self-learning AI program helps the user to derive powerful insights from the data. The visualization

layer, data insights get automatically generated by the AI program which is possible only because of its

learnings.


week wise,” and it will produce the requested results. Users can get recommendations and relevant

insights based on the past behavior/patterns FLASH learns from user’s past query/search and provides

relevant insights. There is continual learning and model refining and it leverages geniSIGHTS’s domain

specific expertise on retail, ecommerce, finance and travel.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Parvathy Sarath, Chief Analytics Officer, geniSIGHTS Pvt Ltd, said, “FLASH

learns from the data and guides the user to quickly uncover the insights. The best part of being FLASH is

it eventually understands the user and becomes their Analytics Assistant.”

Users can further upgrade/downgrade these AI learnings for the program to tune into the user’s choice.

The AI also decides the type of charts, what level of detail is required for the business user.

Worldwide revenues for BI, business analytics and Forecasting Big data will grow from US$ 130.1 billion

in 2016 to Statistical analysis Adhoc reports Prediction Analytics for business more than US$ 203 billion

in 2020, an increase of more than 50 per cent (Source: IDC).

geniSIGHTS expects to grab a significant pie of this market focusing on North America, European and

Asia Pacific market. The organization has set up its North American subsidiary to fuel this ambition. The

founders are planning a fully functional office at Bay Area as well to support this growth.

The FLASH engine is built on top of genisights platform. geniSIGHTS enables organizations to build big

data analytics projects much faster with its innovative foreSee(4C) approach.

Ø Connect to any data source (including BigData, Cloud, IoT etc)

Ø Compute analytical insights from simple metrics to Predictive Analytics

Ø Customize define/restrict/control the insights specific to the user’s roles/responsibilities

Ø Consume insights through APIs, Dashboards, Mobile devices, etc.

Customers can pick up any-one/all of the 4C components to build their analytical component. This way

geniSIGHTS extend and complete their product architecture by utilizing the current tools and

technologies. GeniSIGHTS has a strong pedigree in US and Indian markets.

geniSIGHTS aids organizations to adopt scalable big data advanced analytics with pre-canned advanced

analytics solutions that fit common business needs and provisions to build and integrate specific

analytical solution for a firm.

The vision of geniSIGHTS is to become “Your analytical Centre of Excellence” for our customers.


Publication: The Financial Express

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras’ startup launches indigenously developed air purifier

URL: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/iit-madras-startup-launches-indigenously-developed-air-

purifier/1261753/

IIT-Madras’ startup launches indigenously developed air purifier

An IIT-Madras incubated startup today launched a smart air purifier, claiming it to be the first indigenously developed

one.

The startup AirOK of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras unveiled the purifier Vistar, a release from the institute

said.

An IIT-Madras incubated startup today launched a smart air purifier, claiming it to be the first indigenously developed

one.

The startup AirOK of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras unveiled the purifier Vistar, a release from the institute

said.

Vistar can filter a variety of pollutants such as particulate matter, microbes, fungus and gaseous substances, the release

said.

The purifier has Wi-Fi and touch interface and its functioning, in terms of the quantum of pollutants in the air, can be

ascertained in real-time, it said.

The filter would have a life of about one year, which was twice that of the air purifiers currently available in the market,

it said.

AirOK would target institutional segment which includes hospitals, hospitality, commercial real estate, food processing

and manufacturing in the initial phase and has received orders from some clients in this segment, the release said.

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Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras-incubated Startup launches indigenously made Smart Air Purifier

URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/iit-madras-incubated-startup-launches-indigenously-

made-smart-air-purifier-118072800601_1.html

IIT Madras-incubated Startup launches indigenously made Smart Air Purifier

Vistar has a coverage of 550 sq ft and a life of one year, twice that of air purifiers currently available in the market; It is

priced at Rs 20,000, half that of existing products

From LG Air PuriCare to Livpure Fresh, some tools for a healthier home

IIT Madras Incubation Cell sees surge in number of start-ups at 18% in FY18

IIT Madras Incubation Cell sees increase in faculty joining startups

Madras HC stays order directing IIT-Kanpur to revise JEE Advanced rank list

NIRF Ranking 2018: IISc tops list, IIT-Madras best engineering college

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated startup AirOK has launched India’s first indigenously

developed Smart Air purifier 'Vistar'. Powered by an EGAPA (Efficient Granular Adsorbent Particulate Arrester), Vistar can

filter a variety of pollutants such as particulate matter, microbes, fungus and gaseous substances.

The purifiers have Wi-Fi and touch interface and the functioning of the purifier, in terms of the quantum of pollutants in

the air, can be ascertained in real time. The company will target the institutional segment which includes hospitals,

hotels, commercial real estate, and food processing and manufacturing units in the initial phase.

Vistar has a coverage area of 550 square feet and a life of about one year, which is twice that of the air purifiers currently

available in the market.

ALSO READ: IIT Madras joins hands with AAI for research on air navigation systems

The air purifier will be priced at around Rs 20,000, almost half that of existing products in the market now, as

affordability is a key area for AirOK. The startup can manufacture up to 30 units per day currently and can increase the

production capacity to 1,000 without any major additional investment.

AirOK's technology caught the interest of SAR Group, makers of water purifiers under Livpure brand, which has invested

about Rs 120 million in AirOK late last year and will be the distribution partner for AirOK's retail air-purifier product.

The company is also working on an exciting pipeline of products in the air pollution space in association with one of the

country's oldest and largest conglomerate The pipeline includes purifiers for cars and kitchens. It is also indigenously

working on solutions for issues such as ambient air pollution.

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Publication: The Hindu Businessline

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: Indigenously developed air purifier unveiled by IIT-Madras

URL: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/indigenously-developed-air-purifier-unveiled-by-iit-

madras/article24541737.ece

Indigenously developed air purifier unveiled by IIT-Madras

An IIT-Madras incubated startup today launched a smart air purifier, claiming it to be the first

indigenously developed one.

The startup AirOK of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras unveiled the purifier Vistar, a release

from the institute said.

Vistar can filter a variety of pollutants such as particulate matter, microbes, fungus and gaseous

substances, the release said.

The purifier has Wi-Fi and touch interface and its functioning, in terms of the quantum of pollutants in

the air, can be ascertained in real-time, it said.

The filter would have a life of about one year, which was twice that of the air purifiers currently

available in the market, it said.

AirOK would target institutional segment which includes hospitals, hospitality, commercial real estate,

food processing and manufacturing in the initial phase and has received orders from some clients in this

segment, the release said.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/indigenously-developed-air-purifier-unveiled-by-iit-madras/article24541737.ece

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Publication: Outlook

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


URL: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/indigenously-developed-air-purifier-unveiled-by-

iitmadras/1358843


Chennai, Jul 28 An IIT-Madras incubated startup today launched a smart air purifier, claiming it to be the

first indigenously developed one.












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Publication: Telangana Today

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi & Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala

Headline: IIT Madras-incubated startup launches India’s first smart air purifier

URL: https://telanganatoday.com/iit-madras-incubated-startup-launches-indias-first-smart-air-purifier

IIT Madras-incubated startup launches India’s first smart air purifier

AirOK’s Vistar 550 filters particulate matter, gaseous, fungus and microbial pollutants

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Hyderabad: Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated startup AirOK launched India’s first

indigenously developed smart air purifier ‘Vistar’ at Chennai on Saturday. Powered by an EGAPA

(Efficient Granular Adsorbent Particulate Arrester), Vistar can filter pollutants such as particulate matter,

microbes, fungus and gaseous substances.

The purifiers have Wi-Fi and touch interface and the functioning of the purifier, in terms of the quantum

of pollutants in the air can be ascertained in real-time. The company will target institutional segment

which includes hospitals, hospitality, commercial real estate, food processing and manufacturing in the

initial phase.

Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala, faculty in charge, IIT Madras Research Park launched the product at a

function in Chennai. Vistar 550 has coverage area of 550 square feet. The filter will have a life of about

one year, which is twice that of the air purifiers currently available in the market.

Addressing the launch function, Jhunjhunwala said: “Ever increasing air-pollution in Indian cities is

having severe impact on health of its people. We need a war on pollution causing elements. But in the

meanwhile, we need to minimise its impact, by cleaning air, wherever it is possible. AirOK has come up

with something which will make great an immediate difference to our lives.”

The air purifier will be priced at around Rs 20,000, almost half that of those in the market now as

affordability is a key area for AirOK. The startup can manufacture up to 30 units per day currently and

can increase the production capacity to 1,000 without any major additional investment.

Delivering a video message on the occasion, professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi, director, IIT Madras, said, “I

have seen this product evolve over the months in the institute workshop. The product is as good as any

https://telanganatoday.com/iit-madras-incubated-startup-launches-indias-first-smart-air-purifier

other product that’s made anywhere in the world. It looks fabulous and I hope it gets very good

acceptance in the market.”

AirOK’s technology caught the interest of SAR Group, makers of water purifiers under Livpure brand,

which has invested about Rs 12 crore in AirOK late last year and will be the distribution partner for

AirOK’s retail air-purifier product.

Speaking on necessity for such technology, Deekshith Vara Prasad, founder and CEO of AirOK, said,

“Breathing air is a basic necessity and I do not think that we need to compromise on that. Our rule is

very simple, it is to make air clean. We, at AirOk, do not count time in seconds but on the number of

clean breaths we provided.”

The product’s technology has been validated by laboratory and field tests. The positive results of the

laboratory tests were conducted by Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, Bengaluru and field trials

by a Children specialty hospital in Chennai.

The company is also working on a pipeline of products in the air pollution space in association with one

of the country’s oldest and largest conglomerate. The pipeline includes purifiers for cars and kitchens. It

is also indigenously working on solutions for issues such as ambient air pollution.

While many hospitals have laminar flow cabinets, they may not be effective enough in filtering microbes

such as bacteria and fungus. This is where AirOK’s Vistar is different from the existing solutions-it can

effectively remove microbes. Similarly, in the IT campuses where workforce concentration is high, the

levels of gases such as carbon dioxide can become high. Vistar can not only help reduce that but also

filter microbes, which will go a long way in improving productivity. Likewise, the product can help

remove pollutants such as Sulphur vapours in server rooms.

Even before they were ready for commercial launch, the company was approached by Doordarshan

Kendra, Chennai, which required a solution for a pollution problem in its server room, because of which

the mother boards were getting corroded.

“We successfully gave them a solution and they were happy. They have given us repeat orders and that

gave us a boost,” added Prasad. Besides that, AirOK already has orders lined up from clients in the

healthcare, hospitality and commercial real estate space.


Publication: UNI

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras-incubated Startup launches India's first indigenously developed Smart Air Purifier

URL: http://www.uniindia.com/~/iit-m-incubated-startup-launches-india-s-first-indigenously-developed-smart-air-

purifier/States/news/1302834.html

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Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT-M incubated Startup launches India's first indigenously developed Smart Air Purifier


IIT-M incubated Startup launches India's first indigenously developed Smart Air Purifier

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated startup AirOK on Saturday launched India's first indigenously developed

Smart Air purifier 'Vistar' in the city.

Powered by an EGAPA (Efficient Granular Adsorbent Particulate Arrester), Vistar could filter a variety of pollutants such

as particulate matter, microbes, fungus and gaseous substances.

The purifiers have Wi-Fi and touch interface and the functioning of the purifier, in terms of the quantum of pollutants in

the air, could be ascertained in real time. The company would target institutional segment, which included hospitals,

hospitality, commercial real estate, food processing and manufacturing in the initial phase.

Launching the product, Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Faculty in charge, IIT-Madras Research park, said Vistar 550 has

coverage area of 550 sqft. The filter would have a life of about one year, which was twice that of the air purifiers

currently available in the market.

"Ever increasing air-pollution in Indian cities is having severe impact on health of its people. We need a war on pollution

causing elements. But in the meanwhile, we need to minimise its impact, by cleaning air, wherever it is possible'', he

said. ''AirOK has come up with something which will make great an immediate difference to our lives'', he said. The air

purifier will be priced at around Rs 20,000, almost half that of those in the market now as affordability was a key area for

AirOK. The Startup could manufacture up to 30 units per day currently and increase the production capacity to 1,000

without any major additional investment.

Delivering a video message on the occasion, IIT-Madras Director Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi said he had seen this product

evolve over the months in the Institute workshop. The product was as good as any other product that was made

anywhere in the world. ''It looks fabulous and I hope it gets very good acceptance in the market."AirOK's technology

caught the interest of SAR Group, makers of water purifiers under Livpure brand, which has invested about Rs 12 crore in

AirOK late last year and would be the distribution partner for AirOK's retail air-purifier product, Mr Ramamurthi said.




Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


Headline: IIT Madras-incubated Startup launches India’s first indigenously developed Smart Air

Purifier

URL: http://skilloutlook.com/education/iit-madras-incubated-startup-launches-indias-first-indigenously-

developed-smart-air-purifier

IIT Madras-incubated Startup launches India’s first indigenously developed Smart Air Purifier

#TOP NEWS EDUCATION STARTUP NEWS 5 DAYS AGO

Chennai, 28th July 2018: Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated startup AirOK launched India’s

first indigenously developed Smart Air purifier ‘Vistar’ at Chennai today, 28th July 2018. Powered by an

EGAPA (Efficient Granular Adsorbent Particulate Arrester), Vistar can filter a variety of pollutants such as

particulate matter, microbes, fungus and gaseous substances.


of pollutants in the air, can be ascertained in real-time. The company will target institutional segment

which includes hospitals, hospitality, commercial real estate, food processing and manufacturing in the

initial phase.

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Publication: DB Post

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi

Headline: IIT-M start-up launches indigenous air-purifier

URL: http://dbpost.com/iit-m-start-up-launches-indigenous-air-purifier/

IIT-M start-up launches indigenous air-purifier

The functioning of the purifier could be ascertained in real time, says maker

Chennai: IIT-Madras-incubated start-up AirOK on Saturday launched India’s first indigenously developed

Smart air-purifier ‘Vistar’ in the city.

Powered by an EGAPA (Efficient Granular Adsorbent Particulate Arrester), Vistar could filter a variety of

pollutants such as particulate matter, microbes, fungus and gaseous substances. The purifiers have Wi-Fi

and touch interface and the functioning of the purifier, in terms of the quantum of pollutants in the air,

could be ascertained in real time.

The company would target institutional segment, which included hospitals, hospitality, commercial real

estate, food processing and manufacturing in the initial phase.


available in the market.

Purifier will be priced at Rs 20,000

The air purifier will be priced at around Rs20,000, almost half that of those in the market now as

affordability was a key area for AirOK.

The product was as good as any other product that was made anywhere in the world. “It looks fabulous

and I hope it gets very good acceptance in the market.”

AirOK’s technology caught the interest of SAR Group, which has invested about Rs12 crore in AirOK late

last year.

The Start-up could manufacture up to 30 units per day and it plans to increase production capacity to

1,000 without any major additional investment.

IIT-Madras Director Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi said he had seen this product evolve over the months in

the Institute workshop.

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Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/indigenously-developed-air-purifier-

unveiled-by-iit-madras-118072800602_1.html


IIT Delhi to hold session for women JEE qualifiers

Two teenagers drown in lake at IIT-Madras campus

NIRF ranking 2018: IISc Bengaluru tops chart

More than 7,000 students visit IIT Delhi Open House

IIT-M ties up with CPCL to provide potable water, solar power














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Publication: Devdiscourse

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras startup launches first indigenously developed smart air purifier

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developed-smart-air-purifier

IIT Madras startup launches first indigenously developed smart air purifier


indigenously developed one. The startup AirOK of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras unveiled

the purifier Vistar, a release from the institute said.

PTI 28 Jul 2018, 07:16 PM India


indigenously developed one. The startup AirOK of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras unveiled

the purifier Vistar, a release from the institute said.










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Publication: India.com

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


URL: http://www.india.com/news/agencies/indigenously-developed-air-purifier-unveiled-by-iit-madras-

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Chennai, Jul 28 (PTI) An IIT-Madras incubated startup today launched a smart air purifier, claiming it to

be the first indigenously developed one.












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Publication: Smart Me India

Edition: Online

Journalist: Ajay Sharma


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Publication: India Finance News

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA


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Publication: Vipleyo

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT-Madras’ Startup Launches Indigenously Developed Air Purifier

URL: https://vipleyo.com/america/finance/2018/07/28/iit-madras-startup-launches-indigenously-

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IIT-Madras’ Startup Launches Indigenously Developed Air Purifier
















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Publication: HT Syndication

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi & Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala

Headline: IIT-M incubated Startup launches India's first indigenously developed Smart Air

Purifier

URL: http://htsyndication.com/htsportal/united-news-of-india/article/iit-m-incubated-startup-

launches-india-s-first-indigenously-developed-smart-air-purifier/28919099

IIT-M incubated Startup launches India's first indigenously developed Smart Air Purifier

Posted On: 2018-07-28 Education United News of India Newswire

Chennai, July 28 -- Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated startup AirOK on Saturday

launched India's first indigenously developed Smart Air purifier 'Vistar' in the city.

Powered by an EGAPA (Efficient Granular Adsorbent Particulate Arrester), Vistar could filter a

variety of pollutants such as particulate matter, microbes, fungus and gaseous substances.

The purifiers have Wi-Fi and touch interface and the functioning of the purifier, in terms of the

quantum of pollutants in the air, could be ascertained in real time.

The company would target institutional segment, which included hospitals, hospitality,

commercial real estate, food processing and manufacturing in the initial phase.

Launching the product, Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwa...

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Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Professor: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala

Headline: IIT Madras launches first indigenously developed air purifier

URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/29014616/1081848/IIT-Madras-launches-first-

indigenously-developed-air-.vpf

IIT Madras launches first indigenously developed air purifier

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) incubated start-up launched country’s first indigenously

developed Smart Air Purifier. It has Wi-Fi and touch interface and the functioning of the purifier, in

terms of the quantum of pollutants in the air, can be ascertained in real-time.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)

Chennai: The Smart Air purifier, Vistar, can filter a variety of pollutants such as particulate matter,

microbes, fungus and gaseous substances.

During the launch, Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala, faculty in charge, IIT Madras Research Park said that

Vistar 550 has a coverage area of 550 square feet. The filter will have a life of about one year, which is

twice that of the air purifiers currently available in the market.

According to him, the Start-up can manufacture up to 30 units per day currently and can increase the

production capacity to 1,000 without any major additional investment.

The start-up is also working on an exciting pipeline of products in the air pollution space in association

with one of the country’s oldest and largest conglomerate. The pipeline includes purifiers for cars and

kitchens. It is also indigenously working on solutions for issues such as ambient air pollution.

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Publication: NDTV

Edition: Online


Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras-Incubated Startup Launches India's First Indigenously Developed Smart Air

Purifier

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/vistar-air-purifier-iit-madras-incubated-startup-launches-indias-

first-indigenously-developed-smart-1891618

IIT Madras-Incubated Startup Launches India's First Indigenously Developed Smart Air Purifier

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras-incubated startup AirOK launched India's first indigenously

developed Smart Air purifier 'Vistar' at Chennai on Saturday.

CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras-incubated startup AirOK launched India's first

indigenously developed Smart Air purifier 'Vistar' at Chennai on Saturday. Powered by an EGAPA

(Efficient Granular Adsorbent Particulate Arrester), Vistar can filter a variety of pollutants such as

particulate matter, microbes, fungus and gaseous substances.


of pollutants in the air, can be ascertained in real-time.

A statement from IIT Madras said the company will target institutional segment which includes

hospitals, hospitality, commercial real estate, food processing and manufacturing in the initial phase.

Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Faculty in charge, IIT Madras Research park, launched the product at a

function held here.

"Vistar 550 has coverage area of 550 square feet. The filter will have a life of about one year, which is

twice that of the air purifiers currently available in the market," said the statement.

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Edition: Bangalore / Chennai

Page No: 18


Journalist: NA

Headline: AirOK Technologies unveils smart air purifier Vistar

URL: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/airok-technologies-unveils-smart-air-purifier-

vistar/article24547160.ece

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Publication: NDTV -Tamil

Edition: Online

Journalist: NA

Headline: நோட்டின் முதல் கோற்று சுத்திகரிப்போன் கருைி சென்னை ஐஐடியில்

ைடிைனைப்பு(The country's first air purification tool is designed in Chennai IIT)

URL: https://www.ndtv.com/tamil/vistar-air-purifier-iit-madras-incubated-startup-launches-indias-first-

indigenously-developed-smart-1891696

நொட்டின் முதல் கொற்று சுத்திகரிப்பொன் கருைி சென்னை ஐஐடியில் ைடிைன ப்பு

பிற ச ொழிக்கு

ன்னை ஐஐடி ஆரொய்ச்ெி பூங்கொைில் உள்ள ஏர்.ஓக்மக சதொடக்க நிறுைைம்

‘ைிஸ்டர்’ எைப் சபயரிடப்பட்ட கொற்று சுத்திகரிபொன் கருைினய

ைடிைன த்துள்ளது சென்னை: இந்தியொைின் முதல் கொற்று சுத்திகரிப்பொன் கருைி, சென்னை

ஐஐடியில் ைடிைன க்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

சென்னை ஐஐடி ஆரொய்ச்ெி பூங்கொைில் உள்ள ஏர்.ஓக்மக சதொடக்க நிறுைைம்

‘ைிஸ்டர்’ எைப் சபயரிடப்பட்ட கொற்று சுத்திகரிபொன் கருைினய

ைடிைன த்துள்ளது. இந்த கருைி கொற்றிலுள்ள துகள்கள், ன க்ரொன்கள், கிரு ிகள்

மபொன்ற சபொருள்கனள ைடிகட்டி சுத்த ொை கொற்று அளிக்கும் திறன் சபற்றுள்ளது.

இந்த கருைி, ருத்துை னைகள், உைவு பதப்படுத்தும் சதொழிற்ெொனல மபொன்ற

இடத்தில் பயன்படும் என்று ஆரொய்ச்ெியொளர்கள் நம்புகின்றைர். இது குறித்து

மபெிய மபரொெிரியர் அமெொக் ெூன்ெூன்ைொலொ, “550 ெதுர அடி பரப்பளைில் உள்ள

இந்த கருைியின் கொற்று சுத்திகரிப்பொன் ைடிகட்டி ஒரு ைருடம் பயன்படுத்தலொம்”

என்றொர்.

இந்தியொைில் அதிகரித்து ைரும் சுற்றுச்சூழல் ொசு கொரை ொக, உடல்நல

பொதிப்புகள் அதிகம் ஏற்படுகின்றை. எைமை, கொற்று சுத்திகரிப்பொன் கருைி மதனையொை ஒன்றொக அன ந்துள்ளது. ஐஐடியில் உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ள ைிஸ்டர்

550, ெந்னத ைிற்பனைக்கு 20,000 ரூபொய்க்கு ைர உள்ளது.

ஏர்.ஓக்மக நிறுைைம், ஒரு நொனளக்கு 30 கருைிகனள உருைொக்க திட்ட ிட்டுள்ளது.

லிவ்ப்யூர் நிறுைைத்னத மெர்ந்த எஸ்ஏஆர் குழு, ஏர்,ஓக்மக நிறுைைத்தின் ெந்னத

ைிற்பனை பங்குதொரரொக இனைந்துள்ளது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

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“ஏர்.ஓக்மகைின் ைிஸ்டர் 550 உருைொக்க ைளர்ச்ெினய நொன் கண்டுள்மளன். உலக

தரம் சகொண்ட அளவு, நம் நொட்டிமலமய கொற்று சுத்திகரிப்பொன் கருைி உருைொக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. ெந்னதயில் நல்ல ைிற்பனைனய சபறும் எை

நம்புகிமறொம்” என்று ஐஐடி சென்னை இயக்குைர் பொஸ்கர் இரொ மூர்த்தி சதரிைித்தொர்.

COMMENT

ைிஸ்டர் 550 கருைி, மெொதனை மதர்வுகளில் சைற்றி சபற்றுள்ளது. எளிதொை

முனறயில் க்கள் பயன்படுத்துைதற்கு ஏற்றது எை ஐஐடி சென்னையின்

அறிக்னகயில் குறிப்பிடப்பட்டுள்ளது.

ெ ீபத்திய த ிழ்நொட்டுச் செய்திகள், சென்னை செய்திகள், அரெியல், ைர்த்தகம்,

சதொழில்நுட்பம், கிரிக்சகட் ஆகியைற்றின் தனலப்புச் செய்திகள் எை ஒவ்சைொரு

நிகழ்வுகனளயும் பற்றி த ிழில் படிக்க மபஸ்புக் ற்றும் ட்ைிட்டர் NDTV Tamilஐ பின்

சதொடருங்கள்.



Edition: Online

Alumni: Mr Rajesh Kumar

Journalist: R Sujatha

Headline: Tapping artificial intelligence to improve business

URL: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/tapping-artificial-intelligence-

to-improve-business/article24550124.ece

Tapping artificial intelligence to improve business

Firm devises product that provides inputs through data mining

A NASSCOM-incubated company has come up with a product that, at your verbal command, can mine

through data and provide valuable inputs to improve your business.

The company, geniSIGHTS, has developed FLASH, a product that, according to Rajesh Kumar, founder

and managing director, will use artificial intelligence “to run day-to-day business better.”

Companies rely on data to understand how their business is performing and sift through information to

understand their customer profile. It is even more difficult to understand their competitor’s

performance. FLASH aims to make this easy.

“As and when business is changing, people need to learn something new. FLASH helps with that

learning,” Mr. Kumar says.

“You could have a communication tool and you could simply speak to the tool and ask ‘how has my

business performed.’ Our engine understands the business language — that is English. We don’t speak

jargon like IoT, big data, analytics.”

FLASH is a product designed to understand what the person is asking, quickly derives the information

sought, and is also learning simultaneously.

In short, FLASH uses English as a language of communication and gives the product user “data-driven

insights in a very actionable form,” Mr. Kumar says.

Former chairman of NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) Lakshmi

Narayanan, who is supporting the venture, said, “The reason we are celebrating is we are probably the

first one to use artificial intelligence and voice in any form in the business analytics space. The voice-

enabled, AI powered business intelligence, has not been done before and we are the pioneers. It is a a

very interesting space. Technologically, so much can be done with this firm.”

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The product can be used in e-commerce and retailing, he added. Currently, geniSIGHTS, with a team of

around 30-35 technical persons, is working with a north American firm. It is temporarily shifting itself to

Bay Area to work with the company. Mr. Kumar is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology -

Madras, and his company was launched at the IIT-M research park two years ago.

Usha Narayanan, who is on the advisory board of the company, says the product will help to update the

user on the current trends, and give real time information on the changes as it can access data available

on public domain.


Publication: Dainik Yash Bhoomi

Edition: Mumbai/Pune

Page No: 12

Journalist: NA

Headline: IIT Madras invented the Air Purifier

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