IIIT-H study shows why Indians don’t fully rely on fitness apps and what that means for global tech
The fitness landscape in India has evolved over the last few decades and how. At first, there were the traditional akhadas and the vyayam shalas frequented by wrestlers. With a rise in lifestyle diseases, and a focus on preventive health, the traditional setting has since given way to the likes of crossfit boxes, specialised studios and smart gyms. And the fitness story does look familiar – smartwatches track steps, apps calculate calories, and gym-goers check their phones between sets. But beneath this digital sheen lies a quieter reality. According to the ethnographic study titled, “Everyday HCI of Adaptive Fitness: The Bricolage of Self-Tracking in Urban India”, authored by Shivam Singh, Raagav Ramakrishnan and Chetan Mahipal under the guidance of Prof. Nimmi Rangaswamy, Indians are not simply following what their fitness apps tell them. Instead, they are constantly negotiating, adjusting, and even ignoring the data.
NIT under Two-Cover Bid System for supply of GPU SERVER
Notice Inviting Tender(NIT) under Two-CoverBid SystemFor GPU SERVER International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad Tender No.: IIIT-H/Purchase/2026/9 Date: 24th April 2026 Sealed quote should reach to the below address on or before 15th May 2026 @ 12:00 PM. Submission date extended to 21.05.2026 @3 PM Corrigendum – Link Document Link: GPU SERVER […]
The Earthquake Engineering Research Centre (EERC) has been awarded a grant of over ₹1 crore under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Vijay Aravynthan (UG3-CSD) and Itikela Bhaskar (UG3-CSD) secured second place at AISEhack, a national-level research competition organized by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in collaboration with IBM.
This impressive double victory reflects the students’ dedication, discipline, and strong teamwork, along with the invaluable guidance and support of their coaches. IIIT-H teams winners at Summit 2026 held at IIIT Hyderabad from 6 – 8 March 2026. The details are:Basketball (Men) Winner: IIIT Hyderabad Runner-up: BITS Hyderabad Basketball (Women) Winner: BVRIT NarasapurRunner-up: IIIT Hyderabad […]
The IIIT Hyderabad football and basketball teams delivered an outstanding performance and secured the Championship Titles at the Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology Tournament held on 15 and 16 April. Showcasing exceptional skill, consistency, and team spirit throughout the competition, both teams emerged as champions in their respective categories.
This impressive double victory reflects the students’ dedication, discipline, and strong teamwork, along with the invaluable guidance and support of their coaches. IIIT-H teams winners at Summit 2026 held at IIIT Hyderabad from 6 – 8 March 2026. The details are:Basketball (Men) Winner: IIIT Hyderabad Runner-up: BITS Hyderabad Basketball (Women) Winner: BVRIT NarasapurRunner-up: IIIT Hyderabad […]
NIT under Two-Cover Bid System for supply of Apple Mac Mini –55 Units
Notice Inviting Tender(NIT) under Two-CoverBid SystemFor Apple Mac Mini –55 Unit International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad Tender No.: IIIT-H/Purchase/2026/08. Date: 21st April 2026 Sealed quote should reach the address below on or before 11th May 2026 @03:00 PM. Document Link: Apple Mac Mini –55 Unit DirectorIIIT HyderabadProfessor CR Rao Rd, Gachibowli, […]
IIIT-H & ITDA Uttarakhand sign MoU to boost Innovation, Research, and Digital Capacity
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IIIT-H & ITDA Uttarakhand sign MoU to boost Innovation, Research, and Digital Capacity
The Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIIT-H. The agreement was signed by IIIT-H Director, Dr. Sandeep Shukla and ITDA Director, Alok Pandey. Under this collaboration, experts from IIIT-H will assess the state’s IT infrastructure, conduct research, and identify gaps. Their recommendations will help improve the systems and strengthen cybersecurity. This partnership marks an important step toward enhancing innovation, research, and capacity building in the state – bringing together ITDA’s vision for digi-transformation and IIIT-H’s academic and technological expertise. The agreement was signed by Prof Sandeep Shukla, Director, IIIT-H, and Shri Alok Pandey, Director, ITDA, in the presence of IT Minister Shri Pradeep Batra, IT Secretary Shri Nitesh Jha (IAS), Shri Ashish K Upadhyay, CISA, CISSP (DGM), and other distinguished members.
NIT under Two-Cover Bid System for supply of GPU Servers & Compute nodes
Notice Inviting Tender(NIT) under Two-CoverBid SystemFor GPU Servers & Compute nodes International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad Tender No.: : IIIT-H/Purchase/2026/7 Date: : 15th April 2026 Sealed quote should reach to the below address on or before 2nd May 2026 @ 12:00 PM. Submission date is extended to 9th May 2026@ 12 PM Document […]
IIIT-H’s smart wearables to improve golden hour safety
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