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It's wonderful to see a whole lot of Indic models at the AI summit as India forges ahead along the path to AI sovereignty. Prof Kamakoti was optimistic about this when we met him a couple of months ago. This is really happening! #BharatiyaLLMs yourstory.com/2026/01/ai-sov…

If last year’s Budget was about loosening the purse strings to revive demand, this year’s is about building supply-side strength, resilience, and long-term capabilities amid an increasingly unstable global economic order. @sriramvasan writes @jarshadnk yourstory.com/2026/02/a-budg…

In conversation with @YourStoryCo , @iitmadras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti presents a bold, nation-centric vision for the institute—one that places innovation, employment generation, and equitable access to education at its core. For him, institutional success is ultimately defined by meaningful societal impact. Since assuming office in 2022, Prof. Kamakoti has pursued a fast-paced, outcome-driven agenda, positioning Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) as a strategic priority. Under the IIT Madras 2021–27 roadmap, the institute aims to support 100 deeptech startups annually, incubate five high-impact technologies each year through the Research Park’s 10X programme, and operationalise a dedicated ₹100-crore I&E fund. The results are tangible: 104 startups incubated in FY25, over 500 active incubatees valued at ₹53,000 crore, and 417 patents filed under the ‘Patent a Day’ initiative. Beyond startups, Prof. Kamakoti views IIT Madras as a national catalyst for job creation, encouraging students to emerge as founders and leaders rather than only job seekers. Central to his philosophy is “Anaivarukkam IIT Madras” — IIT Madras for all. Through online BS programmes, SWAYAM and SWAYAM Plus leadership, school outreach initiatives, and AI-driven education research, the institute is working to remove barriers to access and inclusion. With a strong focus on sovereign, frugal, and application-driven AI, coupled with translational research and industry collaboration, IIT Madras continues to turn knowledge into impact—aligned with India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Read Here: yourstory.com/2026/01/innova…. @iitmforall @IITMIC @iitm_respark @PlusSwayam82178 #VidyaShakti @ai4bharat

@iitmadras #KamakotiVeezhinathan

It was an absolute privilege to listen to him share his thoughts on a whole range of topics: from AI sovereignty and deeptech innovation to his philosophy on life and what success means to him.

Nation comes first to Prof Kamakoti, who has been conferred the Padma Shri for 2026. 'Positive impact to society' is the success metric he lives by, as he aims to make quality IIT education accessible to all. YourStory spoke to him earlier this month. yourstory.com/2026/01/innova…

@ranjanigayatri so beautiful

youtu.be/bDsTRc_mvjE?si… With a deep sense of fulfillment,we share the complete version of #VandeMataram as we commemorate 150 years of this special song that's beloved to every Indian! Vande Vani- Durga - Kamala 🙏🏼

@jsaideepak This will be explosive

Revised lineup for the debate on January 11th in the City of Ma Kali.

If you are one of those picky customers who weighs various factors before buying the 'perfect' apple or orange, read this in-depth piece by @Tokshita_ to know why they cost a premium, and what it takes for these fruits to reach your doorstep. @jarshadnk yourstory.com/2026/01/why-on…

We keep hearing this all the time: 'India lacks AI sovereignty compared to China and US.' But V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras is unfazed. It will happen, he says. "India will have its own AI models,but we must use them carefully." @iitmadras @jarshadnk yourstory.com/2026/01/ai-sov…

@sanjeevsanyal I am reading the Ocean of Churn too :-) I recently went to Odisha, and the passages from your book on Odisha's maritime history flashed before my eyes.

Day 8. Most of yesterday afternoon and night was zero wind and flat glassy seas. We drifted slowly south-west with the current. This morning a gentle north-eastern wind is allowing some direction at 1.5 to 2.0 knots. We saw a spectacular moonrise last night. It was so bright that it looked almost like a sunrise (the moon was more yellow than silvery). As expected our fresh rations are now exhausted and we will run on dry rations from here. Had Gujarati Thepla with mango pickle for breakfast - it is clear why it was invented. We hope to cross half way point tomorrow evening. With hot blazing sun and no wind, off duty crew retire under the deck to hold to get a much deserved rest. Here is what it looks like. Also a snap of skipper Vikas reading Ocean of Churn ....

While a lot of the reports focus on the platform side of things, @sayanwho presents the other side. yourstory.com/2026/01/gig-wo…

In an exclusive interview with YourStory, Dr Tamaswati Ghosh, CEO of the IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC), discusses how IITMIC is powering India’s next wave of deeptech innovation—nurturing startups across AI, quantum, fintech, e-mobility, spacetech, sustainability, and more. Since 2013, IITMIC has incubated 500+ startups, enabled a combined valuation of ₹53,000+ crore, supported 700+ patents, and helped create 11,000+ direct jobs. From Agnikul Cosmos preparing for its commercial launch to unicorns like Uniphore and leaders like Ather Energy, Planys, Mindgrove, and ePlane, IITMIC’s founders benefit from deep R&D support, faculty-led mentorship, early-stage funding pathways, and long-term institutional backing. Notably, 61% of founders come from outside the IIT ecosystem, and 28% of all startups have women co-founders—reflecting an increasingly diverse deeptech landscape. With strong industry partnerships, access to early pilots, and a culture that encourages students, alumni, and faculty to become founders, IITMIC continues to accelerate India’s deeptech ambitions—turning lab innovations into globally relevant companies and helping build technologies that matter. Read the full article here: yourstory.com/2025/12/how-ii… @iitmadras @IITMIC @YourStoryCo @sweth13 #DeepTechIndia #IITMadras #StartupEcosystem #InnovationInIndia

IITM Incubation Cell has incubated over 500 deeptech startups, with Rs 53,000 cr in total valuation. CEO Tamaswati Ghosh talks about the incubator’s role in nurturing some of India’s most impactful ventures across AI,quantum,spacetech. yourstory.com/2025/12/how-ii… @tamaswati @IITMIC

EV charging startups are launching training and research programmes to bridge skill gaps. But are these efforts enough to meet India's ambitious target of 30% EV penetration by 2030? @Saikeerthi1515 @jarshadnk yourstory.com/2025/09/india-…

The rising popularity of celebrities like Kohli reiterates that a valuable brand in India is one built on authenticity, mass appeal, a strong cross-platform presence, aspirational storytelling, and ubiquity in people’s minds. @jarshadnk @SharmaShradha yourstory.com/2025/09/what-m…

@ShivAroor Wish you a very happy birthday @ShivAroor! Pls celebrate with food not so mediocre. :-)

45 today! ❤️ Thank you, as always, to all of you wonderful people who put up with me on Twitter. Your love (and birthday wishes today) are my fuel. I promise I’ll be better every day. My apologies for not replying individually, but I read everything. Love to you all 🙏🏽 Shiv

H-1B visa fee hike: If you are a student chasing the great American dream or a parent of one, you may find this article useful. The dream comes with a price, but there's no need to panic, advise experts. @ishansp @jarshadnk @SharmaShradha #h1bvisa yourstory.com/2025/09/how-h1…