BHUBANESWAR, JULY 8, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): India’s rapid urbanization has spurred the widespread construction of impermeable pavements such as bituminous and concrete surfaces. These surfaces exacerbate stormwater runoff during rainfall, leading to flood-like conditions in many cities. Moreover, the increase in impermeable surfaces coupled with urban population growth has significantly depleted groundwater reserves, impacting urban residents’ quality of life. Recognizing ...

Bhubaneswar, June 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move towards harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) for societal development, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and the Keonjhar-based Charitable Trust, Rabisons Foundation, have inked a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to propel research, innovation, and education initiatives through the establishment ...

Bhubaneswar, June 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar marked World Environment Day 2024 with a significant commitment to environmental sustainability. In alignment with this year’s theme, “Land Restoration, Stopping Desertification, and Building Drought Resilience,” the Institute organized a large-scale plantation drive on its campus. The drive, inaugurated by Bamadev Acharya, Registrar of IIT Bhubaneswar, saw ...

Bhubaneswar, May 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a landmark move towards fostering innovation in renewable energy solutions, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and Chennai-based NeXHS Renewables Private Limited have solidified their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Friday. The collaboration aims to drive joint projects, initiatives, and research endeavors with a keen focus on advancing sustainable ...