IIT Kharagpur designed shelters protect most vulnerable during Cyclone Fani

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IIT-KGP was highlighted in The New York Times as the designer of life-saving shelters that were used during Cyclone Fani. In the article, "How Do You Save a Million People From a Cyclone? Ask a Poor State in India", the shelters are lauded for their ability to provide protection to those that needed it most. The full article can be accessed via the below button.

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IIT Kharagpur shelters thousands in Odisha amid cyclone Fani

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Who is Ajit Jain ('72), the India-born star executive likely to lead Warren Buffett's BH

Rumours are rife that India-born Ajit Jain ('72), who currently serves as the President of Berkshire Hathaway's Reinsurance Group, may lead the $530 billion (Rs 36.74 lakh crore) firm in the future, succeeding Warren Buffett at the helm of the company.

Krishna C. Mukherjee ('85) has changed the computing landscape

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KGP alumnus, Uday Aghamarshan ('11) creative head for first incubation centre for cinema in India

At first look, C Space might come across as yet another co-working space, dressed up with quirky artwork on blue-hued exteriors. That is, until you step closer and find cinema-related iconography.

Upcoming Events for IIT-KGP

August 10-11, 2019 (Tentative): Convocation and Distinguished Alumni Awards

August 15-17, 2019: Young Alumni Homecoming

August 18, 2019: Foundation Day

September 24-27, 2019: International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology

Ratheesh Kumar R.T. (PhD, 2012) selected for NASA Mars research

Ratheesh Kumar R.T., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Cochin University Science and Technology, has been selected as a NASA Postdoc Fellow/Visiting Scholar for the Mars Data Analysis Programme.

Prof. Mrityunjoy Chakraborty selected as a Chair Professor by Indian National Academy of Engineering

Prof. Mrityunjoy Chakraborty from the Department of Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at IIT Kharagpur has been selected as an INAE Chair Professor by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).

Alumni Clocktower structure complete--finishes underway

The Alumni Clocktower at IIT Kharagpur structure is now complete and finishes are underway!

Ecozen Solutions, founded by 3 KGP alumni, named to list of Yahoo's brilliant innovations

Farmers in India reportedly lose 30% of their harvest every year because of the lack of proper storage infrastructure and facilities.

SandHI Center for the Ancient, New and the Developing Arts (SandHI)

An IIT Kharagpur initiative towards rediscovering the classical arts of India. Join us to make this initiative a success!

Saamanjasya (VGSoM's Social Initiative Club) participates in Rangmanch 2019

Saamanjasya, the student-run Social Initiative Club of VGSoM, recently participated in and helped make Rangmanch 2019 a huge success!

Learn-Earn-Return--An IIT KGP initiative for future generations of KGPians

The 'Learn-Earn-Return' initiative aims to raise funding to create a financial support system for students and develop a culture of giving back to sustain the initiative.

Following Up: BlackBuck, IIT-KGP alumni founded company, has raised another $150 million

Inter-city trucking and supply chain startup Blackbuck has raised $150 million in its Series D round led by Goldman Sachs Investment Partners and Accel US, with participation from B Capital and Sequoia Capital.

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