IIT Madras Pravartak Opens Registrations for 2026 'Out Of The Box Thinking' Course
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IIT Madras Pravartak Opens Registrations for 2026 'Out Of The Box Thinking' Course

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has opened registrations for the 2026 batch of its free online 'Out Of The Box Thinking' (OOBT) course, running until July 31. Launched in June 2022, the program has engaged over 319,000 learners, including students and professionals, to develop creative problem-solving skills using mathematics and logic. The multi-level course covers topics like number theory and logical puzzles, aiming to foster innovative thinking beyond traditional methods. IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti highlighted the program's positive impact on learners' approach to challenges.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 6 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a neutral, informational perspective focusing on educational initiatives without political framing. They emphasize the program's objectives and impact, quoting institutional leaders without partisan commentary. The coverage centers on academic and developmental aspects, reflecting a non-political, institutional viewpoint.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and encouraging, highlighting the program's growth, broad participation, and beneficial effects on learners' problem-solving skills. The language is optimistic about the course's relevance and impact, without critical or negative sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesIIT Madras Pravartak offers free online course 'Out of the Box Thinking', registration underwayCenterPositive
indianexpressIIT-Madras Pravartak opens registrations for 2026 batch of 'Out Of The Box Thinking' programmeCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 6 May, 07:44 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress6 May, 07:44 am
    IIT-Madras Pravartak opens registrations for 2026 batch of 'Out Of The Box Thinking' programme
  2. 2
    hindustantimes6 May, 08:11 am
    IIT Madras Pravartak offers free online course 'Out of the Box Thinking', registration underway

Lens Score breakdown

29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Story context

Category
Education
Location
Chennai, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
6 May 2026
Key entities
MathematicsIIT MadrasEducational technologyManagementIIT KharagpurProblem solvingIndian Institutes of TechnologyLakhChennaiC. V. RamanChief executive officerAlgebra