The Mahakumbh of science

It is known as a celestial meeting point of holy rivers in Hindu mythology that draws millions every 13 years. But this time round, Allahabad is gearing up for a confluence of a different kind. "It is the Mahakumbh of science," says M D Tiwari, director, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT). In the next week, Tiwari and staff will be host to a congregation of the creme de la creme of general sciences and teenagers.

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