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In the image, seen seated on the dais is Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) and seen standing is Mr. M. C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education). Mr. M. C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education, New Delhi) visited IIT Madras twice. The first occasion was as chief guest for the second convocation of the Institute. He visited the Institute again a little more than a year later on 17th June, 1966. A formal event was held on occasion of his visit to the Institute. During the event speeches were made and a cheque towards the National Defence Fund was presented to him by the…

In the image, from the left are Prof. S. Sampath (Deputy Director, IITM), Prof. G. S. Laddha (Director of A.C. Tech. College) and Prof. N. Klein (Humanities Department). Prof. G. S. Laddha, was a professor at A.C. Tech. College. 1966 was a happening year for IIT Madras. There were a number of events that took place that year and one among the main highlighted events was the visit of the Sub-Committee of the German Parliament for Cultural Relations Abroad in September. The photographs taken at the event show the members of the sub-committee conversing, in an informal manner over…

Seen in the image, second from the right is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM). The year 1966 was a happening year for IIT Madras. One of the events that took place that year was the visit of a Sub-Committee of the German Parliament for Cultural Relations Abroad in September. The photographs taken at the event show the members of the sub-committee conversing, in an informal manner over refreshments, with the faculty members of the Institute. Although a majority of the faculty engaging in conversation with the committee were German, a fair number of Indian faculty members can be seen in…

Seen in the image: First from the right is Prof. R. J. H. Bisanz (Chemical Engineering Department), second from the left is Prof. D. Venkateswarlu (Chemical Engineering Department) and third from the right is Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig). Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he…

In the image from the left: An individual who is yet to be identified, Prof. R. G. Narayanamurthi (Mechanical Engineering Department), Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM), an individual  who is yet to be identified and Prof. E.G. Ramachandran (Metallurgical Engineering Department). Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and…

Seen in the image second from right is Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig). To his right is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM) and Mr. C. V. Sethunathan (Registrar, IITM). Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he actively interacted with a number of faculty and staff members and was shown…

Seated on the dais from left: Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mr. M. C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM). Mr. M. C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education, New Delhi) visited IIT Madras twice. The first occasion was as chief guest for the second convocation of the Institute. He returned to IIT Madras a little more than a year later on 17th June, 1966. A formal event was held on occasion of his visit to the Institute. During the event speeches were made and a cheque towards the National Defence fund was presented to him by the…

Seen in the image, second from right, is Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig) conversing with students (possibly) and faculty members. Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he actively interacted with a number of faculty and staff members and was shown the educational facilities of the…

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.