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Vincent Thevor plays the bass, 2003

Photographs , Cultural Events, Cultural Activities, Institute Events , 2000s

Vincent Thevor, known as Vincy or Vince, was the bassist of the popular thrash metal band Brahma. Brahma performed at IIT Madras’ Saarang in 2003, at the rock night. Brahma, formed in 1993, was one of the earliest metal acts from India. Their music was loud, aggressive and explosive, everything a metal fan could ask for.

Brahma the band stages a performance, 2003

Photographs , Cultural Events, Cultural Activities, Institute Events , 2000s

This photograph shows a picture of Devraj Sanyal, the singer of the band Brahma, which headlined the rock show on the final day of Saarang. Brahma, a thrash metal band from Mumbai, was formed in 1993. It comprised Vince Thevor on the bass, Cyrus Gorimar on the drums, John Ferns on the lead guitars and Devraj Sanyal on the vocals. Guitarist Ferzad Variyava joined the band later on in 2011. Brahma was one of India’s first metal bands. The rock shows at Saarang were extremely popular. Both international and Indian metal and rock bands have headlined the rock night at the Institute over the…

Thrash metal band Brahma performs at the Open Air Theatre, 2003

Photographs , Cultural Events, Cultural Activities, Institute Events , 2000s

Formed in 1993, Brahma was one of India’s early metal bands. They performed at IIT Madras during the rock night, on the final day of Saarang. The rock show at Saarang is famous for the big names it has hosted including Opeth, Veil of Maya, Pain of Salvation and many others. In the image, Devraj Sanyal (extreme left, vocals), John Ferns (lead guitars) and Cyrus Gorimar (on the drums).

Cyrus Gorimar performs at Saarang 2003

Photographs , Cultural Events, Cultural Activities, Institute Events , 2000s

This photograph was taken during rock night, the final day of Saarang. Thrash metal band Brahma from Mumbai performed at the Open Air Theatre, headlining the rock show. Cyrus Gorimar was one of the four-member band which performed at IIT Madras. Rock night was one of the most anticipated events at Saarang. Over the years, some of the biggest rock and metal names in India and the world have performed at IIT Madras. These include Avial, Motherjane, Opeth, Pain of Salvation and Led Zepplica.

A person poses with a trophy at Saarang 2003

Photographs , Cultural Events, Cultural Activities, Institute Events , 2000s

Saarang is the annual cultural and social fest of IIT Madras. It is usually held during January. The event spans over several days, involving competitions and shows. Students from various colleges in the city and country participate in the events organized at IIT Madras. The photograph shows one of the trophies which was handed out to the students. The text written on the trophy is ‘Best College Trophy’. We are not sure who won this trophy, nor do we know who the person in the photograph is. If you have any information regarding this, please reach out to us.

At IIT Madras, 2003

Photographs , Cultural Events, Cultural Activities, Institute Events , 2000s

This photograph was taken during the Institute’s annual cultural and social fest Saarang. Clicked during the rock night, the photograph shows Devraj Sanyal, the vocalist of Mumbai based thrash metal band Brahma. He appears to be wearing a band t-shirt with the band name imprinted on it. Brahma headlined the rock night in 2003.

Mr. C. P. Vijayan, First batch, Chemical Engineering

Photographs , Alumni, Student Activities , 1960s

Mr. C. P. Vijayan, First batch, Chemical Engineering

Madras Central Railway Station during 1960

Photographs , Landmarks , 1960s

Madras Central Railway Station during 1960

Mr. Vijay Krishna Batra (First batch, Chemical Engineering) with Prof. Reddy (Applied Mechanics) at University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada during 1968

Photographs , Alumni , 1960s

Mr. Vijay Krishna Batra (First batch, Chemical Engineering) with Prof. Reddy (Applied Mechanics) at University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada during 1968

From left: Vijay Krishna Batra (First batch, Chemical Engineering), two unidentified alumni, Mr. Jagdish Chandra Kalyan (First batch, Civil Engineering) and Mr. Pradeep Chandra Gupta (First batch, Met

Photographs , Student Activities , 1960s

From left: Vijay Krishna Batra (First batch, Chemical Engineering), two unidentified alumni, Mr. Jagdish Chandra Kalyan (First batch, Civil Engineering) and Mr. Pradeep Chandra Gupta (First batch, Metallurgy)

From left: Mr. Purushottam Ganpatrao Manusmare (Second batch, Metallurgy), Mr. Vijay Krishna Batra (First batch, Chemical Engineering), Mr. Gyanendra Nath (First batch, Metallurgy)

Photographs , Student Activities , 1960s

From left: Mr. Purushottam Ganpatrao Manusmare (Second batch, Metallurgy), Mr. Vijay Krishna Batra (First batch, Chemical Engineering), Mr. Gyanendra Nath (First batch, Metallurgy)