IIT Madras Launches One-Week AI Startup Course with Rs 4 Lakh Prize
IIT Madras' Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) is offering a one-week in-person course titled 'Building a Successful AI Startup' from August 10 to 14. The program targets students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups, providing practical training on developing AI ventures from idea to market. Led by Lakshmi Shankar, it covers market validation, product development, fundraising, and pitching. The course concludes with a Pitch Day, awarding Rs 4 lakh to the best startup team. Applications close on July 27.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 24 Jul, 10:17 am. Other outlets followed.