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How the IITs were born and their philosophies determined
The speedy creation of the technology institutes was a crucial step in envisioning India’s industrialised future.
Surya Pratap Mehrotra and Prajapati Prasad Sah
· Jan 10, 2016 · 03:30 pm
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