Let's Talk Struggles Let’s Talk Struggles- Part 1: Relationships I am natively from Kota itself, and the first time I heard about IITs was when I was in the 9th grade. Then till 11th, all I knew was that you had to crack an exam to get into an IIT, and I wanted my shot at it. I managed to convince my father […] Written by Vox Populi April 22, 2020May 15, 2021
Print Editions Surveys PhD funding crunch Well-conducted research is vital to the success of global endeavors. Not only does research form the foundation of program development and policies all over the world, it can also be translated into effective global programs. With so much at stake, it is vital that for our institute to encourage research. It is important to ensure […] Written by Vox Populi June 12, 2018May 15, 2021
All about IITK Alumni I am doing what I love and I was once a three point “nobody”! CPI is really not as important as people make it out to be. My CPI at one point was around 5. I even got two F’s. There was one semester in which I got a CPI of 3.6. The “nobody” in the title is in quotes for a specific reason. The reason is even if […] Written by Vox Populi July 28, 2014December 26, 2020
All about IITK Alumni Gleam in the Children’s Eyes: Trucks to Toys-from-Trash The educational terrain in India, especially for poor children, is very harsh – almost barren. Even a good seed will wilt away in the absence of any soil to nurture it. We should endeavor to prepare a fistful of soil every day to help these seeds germinate. Therein lies hope and this will lend meaning […] Written by Vox Populi July 28, 2014December 26, 2020
All about IITK Alumni I should have paid more attention to developing soft skills than worrying about CPI I have now realized that happiness does not depend on CPI. There are many other things which affect happiness in life – health, relationship with spouse, kids, parents, friends and neighbors to name a few. During B. Tech. days many of my classmates were extremely worried about their CPI. For many it was the only way to […] Written by Vox Populi July 28, 2014December 26, 2020
All about IITK Alumni Listening to the Heart: My Reverse Journey… All my friends are going to USA. I must join the rat race. But heart wantshappiness in India among family, friends and the people who are like me. Head wants money – without which there is little security. Will my journey to USA bring happiness? Will money be answer to my prayers? Will I finally realize that […] Written by Vox Populi July 28, 2014December 26, 2020
All about IITK Alumni Dreams or Dollars? I Chose Dreams… My father called me an idiot when I refused to apply for the Green Card. After M. Tech. from IITK, I went to USA for Ph.D. only to return to India to fulfill my dream of developing technologies for rural applications. In the process, I discovered myself — Happiness is not about money, it is […] Written by Vox Populi July 28, 2014December 26, 2020
