India’s Education Legacy in the AI Era
As India accelerates toward digital sovereignty and global leadership in AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and next-gen technologies, the role of academia in driving deep-tech innovation has never been more critical. IIIT Hyderabad, long regarded as one of the pioneers of interdisciplinary
28th Foundation Day 2025
IIITH celebrated its 28th Foundation Day on 2 September, reinforcing its legacy of academic excellence and research leadership with a special focus on Cybersecurity. The celebrations were graced by Dr. Jitender, DGP, Telangana, as the Chief Guest, and Ms. Shikha
Evolving nature of cyber threats
Professor Shukla, one of India’s top cybersecurity experts who works with financial institutions like the RBI, NPCI and Kotak Mahindra, spoke with Outlook Business about the evolving nature of cyber threats and how the shifting geopolitical landscape makes sovereign technology
Prof. Sandeep Shukla – new director of IIITH...
Prof. P J Narayanan stepped down as Director after an impactful 12-year tenure. Prof. Narayanan hands over charge to Prof Sandeep Shukla, who assumes office as the new Director of the institute from 20 August 2025. Prof Narayanan, who took
SPCRC Reshaping Communications Tech
If you have ever wondered what underlies research in futuristic technologies, then the Signal Processing and Communications Research Centre at IIITH is a good place to start at. Some current/futuristic technologies related to which the researchers in SPCRC work on
Age of algorithms: India’s next great mission
In his Independence Day address to the IIIT Hyderabad community, Prof. P J Narayanan, Director, IIIT Hyderabad reiterated that democracy thrives on autonomy – but in today’s world, real independence also means freedom from digital dependence. Prof. Narayanan emphasised that