Hello,It’s time for the Indian education and startup ecosystem to rejoice for Professor V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, has been conferred the Padma Shri for 2026. Earlier this month, YourStory spoke to Prof Kamakoti who shared his vision for IITM—he wants to make quality IIT education accessible to everyone. Through the IITM ecosystem, Kamakoti has also been driving innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in deeptech. If you are looking for more inspiration, here’s some. Rahul Mehta, the man who funded eight schools at IITs, believes time, not money, is the real donation one can give. The Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation, named after his parents, has supported more than 100 nonprofits and created pathways for thousands of students. If you thought philanthropy was about writing cheques, Mehta thinks of it differently—in terms of Time, Talent, and Treasure—in that order. Moving on from time to another precious commodity. The gold rush continues amid global chaos. The asset, considered a safe haven, rose to a record-high above $5,100 an ounce on Monday. Prices of the shiny metal have soared over 18% this year.Lastly, a winter storm is crippling several parts of the United States, causing a few casualties and major disruptions. On Monday, several Americans braved the… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
