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Seen in the image from the left: Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) and Prof. R. G. Narayanamurthi (Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department). The bell being discussed in the image was made by the Central Workshop. The bell was cast at the foundry of the IIT Madras workshop and is believed to have been commissioned by a church (CMC) in Vellore, India.    24th November 1967 marked an important milestone in the academic life of IIT Madras as it was the day the Institute launched the first number/issue of its research…

In the image, from the left: Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM) and Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors). Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) was the chief guest at the event held to launch the Journal of Mathematical and Physical Sciences in 1967. The Journal was launched with an Editorial Board, composed of eminent mathematicians and scientists in India and abroad. The objective behind the Journal was to establish and maintain a publication in India for research papers of the highest quality.…

Dr. Pfauter was the Consul General for South India between 1964 and 1970. Also seen seated on the dais from left: A dignitary who is yet to be identified, Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director).The records show us that Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian visited IIT Madras on three other occasions at least: for the inauguration of the Sequential Summer School in Mechanical Engineering (May 1967), launch of the Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (24th November 1967) and the eleventh convocation ceremony (9th September 1974). 

Seen standing in the image is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM). Seen seated on the dais from left: two panel members who are yet to be identified, Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) and Dr. Karl Pfauter (Consul General for South India).   The records show us that Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian visited IIT Madras on three other occasions at least: for the inauguration of the Sequential Summer School in Mechanical Engineering (May 1967), launch of the Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (24th November 1967) and the eleventh convocation ceremony (9th September…

Seen in the image from the left: Prof. S. Sampath (Deputy Director), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director). The Institute’s library moved to a new building on 21st July, 1967, and an event was held to celebrate the inauguration of this Central Library. During the event the audience was addressed by the Director (Prof. B. Sengupto), Chief Librarian (Mr. Nazir Ahmed), Deputy Director (Prof. S. Sampath) and the Chairman of the Board of Directors (Dr. A. L. Mudaliar) who inaugurated the library and lit a lamp (kuthuvilakku) as part of the opening…

Seen in the image from left: Prof. Alladi Ramakrishnan (Founder and Director of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences- IMSc), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) and Prof. S. D. Nigam (Head of the Mathematics Department). Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) was the chief guest at the event held to launch the Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences that took place at the Institute on 24th November 1967. The Journal was launched with an Editorial Board,…

In the image, Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) addresses the audience. Seated on the dais from the left: Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) and Prof. S. D. Nigam (Head of the Mathematics Department). Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) was the chief guest at the event held to launch the Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences that took place at the Institute on 24th November 1967. The Journal was launched with an Editorial Board, composed of eminent mathematicians and scientists in India…

Seen in the image from the left: Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras), an individual who is yet to be identified, Mr. Willi Hasenbein (Expert in Machine Tools) and Mr. H. J. Ebert (Expert Workshop Staff Member). 24th November 1967 marked an important milestone in the academic life of IIT Madras as it was the day the Institute launched the first number/issue of its Research Journal devoted to Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) was the chief guest at the event held to launch the…

Seen in the image lighting the lamp (kuthuvilakku) is Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) with the assistance of Mrs. Shanthi Sengupto (wife of Prof. B. Sengupto). Also seen in the image, leaning in to get a view of the ‘lighting of the lamp’ is Prof. S. Sampath (Deputy Director). Seen in the middle of the image is Mr. C. V. Sethunathan (Registrar) and seen directly behind the Chairman is Prof. K. S. G. Doss (Director, CECRI), a member of the Board of Governors.   The Institute’s library moved to a new building on 21st July, 1967, and an event was held to celebrate the…

The Institute’s library moved to a new building on 21st July, 1967, and an event was held to celebrate the inauguration of this Central Library. During the event the audience was addressed by the Director (Prof. B. Sengupto), Chief Librarian (Mr. Nazir Ahmed), Deputy Director (Prof. S. Sampath) and the Chairman of the Board of Directors (Dr. A. L. Mudaliar) who inaugurated the library and lit a lamp (kuthuvilakku) on the occasion. In his address, Prof. B. Sengupto explained the salient features of the building and announced that the services of the library would be extended to the…

Seen in the image, seated on the dais, from left: Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras), Prof. S. D. Nigam (Head of the Mathematics Department) and Prof. Alladi Ramakrishnan (Founder and Director of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences-IMSc). The location of this photo could possibly be Central Lecture Theatre (CLT), Chemistry Lecture Theatre (ChLT) or Physics Lecture Theatre (PhLT), all of which are located in the Humanities and Social Sciences Block (HSB). Seen standing in the image is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM…

24th November 1967 marked an important milestone in the academic life of IIT Madras as it was the day the Institute launched the first number/issue of its research journal devoted to mathematics and physical sciences. Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) was the chief guest at the event held to launch the Journal. The Journal was launched with an Editorial Board, composed of eminent mathematicians and scientists in India and abroad. The objective behind the Journal was to establish and maintain a publication in India for research papers of the highest quality. During his…

Seen in the image from the left: Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director). The Institute’s library moved to a new building on 21st July, 1967, and an event was held outside the building to celebrate the inauguration of the Central Library. During the event the audience was addressed by the Director (Prof. B. Sengupto), Chief Librarian (Mr. Nazir Ahmed), Deputy Director (Prof. S. Sampath) and the Chairman of the Board of Directors (Dr. A. L. Mudaliar) who inaugurated the library and lit a lamp (kuthuvilakku) as part of the opening. In his speech,…

Seen in the image from the left: Mr. Nazir Ahmed (Chief Librarian), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director). The Institute’s library moved to a new building on 21st July, 1967, and an event was held to celebrate the inauguration of this Central Library. During the event the audience was addressed by the Director (Prof. B. Sengupto), Chief Librarian (Mr. Nazir Ahmed), Deputy Director (Prof. S. Sampath) and the Chairman of the Board of Directors (Dr. A. L. Mudaliar) who inaugurated the library and lit a lamp (kuthuvilakku) as part of the opening…

Seen in the image from the left: Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM) and Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors, IITM). Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhian (Minister of Education, Madras) was the chief guest at the event held to launch the Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences on 24 November 1967. The Journal was launched with an Editorial Board, composed of eminent mathematicians and scientists in India and abroad. The objective behind the Journal was to establish and maintain a publication in India for research papers of the…