Indian Institute of Technology Madras

IIT-M researchers identify role of microRNA in tongue cancer

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) on Monday said its researchers have identified a specific microRNA (miRNAs) called `miR-155 that is over-expressed in tongue cancer.

Jun 08, 2020, 22:27 PM IST

IIT-M, NIOT working on efficient turbine for power from ocean

The recent research by IIT-M and NIOT, is being funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, and focuses on improving the devices and machines used for wave energy harvesting.

Aug 08, 2019, 17:33 PM IST

IIT-Madras tops HRD Ministry's national ranking of higher institutes in 2019

IIT-Madras is followed by Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in the second and third spot respectively.

Apr 08, 2019, 17:42 PM IST

Methane in interstellar atmosphere can exist, say IIT Madras researchers

This discovery of hydrates is highly unexpected at extremely low pressures and ultra-cold temperatures and may have several implications for the chemistry of such atmospheres.

Jan 09, 2019, 12:15 PM IST

Haryana's Sarvesh Mehtani tops JEE Advanced exam

The gender ratio of the successful candidates stands at 43,318 boys and 7,137 girls (86 per cent boys and 14 per cent girls approximately).

Jun 11, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Is aspirin really a 'wonder drug'? Scientists at IIT-Madras say common headache drug could cure cancer

Now, a research team from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) has claimed that aspirin can help terminate cancer cells.

Apr 10, 2017, 10:53 AM IST

IIT Madras invites candidates for MBA admissions 2016

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has invited interested candidates for admissions to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2016.

Jan 16, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

IIT Madras placements begin; Rs 85 lakh average pay on Day 1

This year, Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has reduced the usual 15-day recruitment period to 10 days.

Dec 02, 2015, 14:45 PM IST

India matches Brazil's record in university rankings

 Seventeen Indian higher education institutions have featured in a list of the world's best universities topped by California Institute of Technology.

Oct 01, 2015, 02:26 AM IST