IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay faces flak after ‘imposing Rs 10k fine on student for eating meat at vegetarian table’

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Mumbai: IIT Bombay has drawn flak from several quarters for allegedly imposing a fine of Rs 10,000 on a student who ate meat at a ‘vegetarian food only’ table in a hostel mess. A group of students had reportedly done this last week in protest against the institute’s decision to designate such tables. The institute has … Read more

IIT-Bombay introduces ‘Recharge zone’ to tackle placement season stress

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MUMBAI: In a move that could set precedence for other IITs, IIT-Bombay’s Student Wellness Centre (SWC) launched a ‘Recharge Zone’ to help students relieve their stress during the high-pressure placement season that commenced on December 1. From foot spas to pet therapy, from art therapy to yoga, job aspirantsat the institute in the ongoing season, … Read more