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This photograph was taken on January 24 2005 during a performance by French rock band Matmatah at the Rock Show. Audience members are photographed with their hands in the air, enjoying the performance. Matmatah makes music in genres such as folk and rock. Their latest album at the time was Archie Kramer (2004) following which they went on a  world tour in the end of October that year. The current members of Matmatah are Tristan Nihouarn (Stan), Éric Digaire (Éric), Benoît Fournier (Scholl) and Manu Baroux. Former members were Cédric Floc'h (Sammy) and Jean-François Paillard (Fanch…

This photograph was taken on January 24 in 2005 during a performance by French rock band Matmatah. Matmatah makes music in genres such as folk and rock. Their latest album at the time was Archie Kramer (2004) following which they went on a  world tour in the end of October that year. The current members of Matmatah are Tristan Nihouarn (Stan), Éric Digaire (Éric), Benoît Fournier (Scholl) and Manu Baroux. Former members were Cédric Floc'h (Sammy) and Jean-François Paillard (Fanch). Saarang 2005 was held from 21 to 26 January 2005, and invited people to its various competitions…

This photograph was taken on January 24 in 2005 during a performance by French rock band Matmatah. Matmatah makes music in genres such as folk and rock. Their latest album at the time was Archie Kramer (2004) following which they went on a  world tour in the end of October that year. The current members of Matmatah are Tristan Nihouarn (Stan), Éric Digaire (Éric), Benoît Fournier (Scholl) and Manu Baroux. Former members were Cédric Floc'h (Sammy) and Jean-François Paillard (Fanch). Saarang 2005 was held from 21 to 26 January 2005, and invited people to its various competitions…

This photograph was taken on January 24 in 2005 during a performance by French rock band Matmatah. Matmatah makes music in genres such as folk and rock. Their latest album at the time was Archie Kramer (2004) following which they went on a  world tour in the end of October that year. The current members of Matmatah are Tristan Nihouarn (Stan), Éric Digaire (Éric), Benoît Fournier (Scholl) and Manu Baroux. Former members were Cédric Floc'h (Sammy) and Jean-François Paillard (Fanch). A videographer can be seen on the right side of the photograph, behind the band. Other videographers…

This photograph was taken on January 24 in 2005 during a performance by French rock band Matmatah. This photograph shows the drummer of the band, mid-performance. Matmatah makes music in genres such as folk and rock. Their latest album at the time was Archie Kramer (2004) following which they went on a  world tour in the end of October that year. The current members of Matmatah are Tristan Nihouarn (Stan), Éric Digaire (Éric), Benoît Fournier (Scholl) and Manu Baroux. Former members were Cédric Floc'h (Sammy) and Jean-François Paillard (Fanch). Saarang 2005 was held from 21 to 26…

This photograph was taken on January 24 in 2005 during a performance by French rock band Matmatah. Matmatah makes music in genres such as folk and rock. Their latest album at the time was Archie Kramer (2004) following which they went on a  world tour in the end of October that year. The current members of Matmatah are Tristan Nihouarn (Stan), Éric Digaire (Éric), Benoît Fournier (Scholl) and Manu Baroux. Former members were Cédric Floc'h (Sammy) and Jean-François Paillard (Fanch). Saarang 2005 was held from 21 to 26 January 2005, and invited people to its various competitions…

This photograph was taken on January 24 in 2005 during a performance by French rock band Matmatah. Matmatah makes music in genres such as folk and rock. Their latest album at the time was Archie Kramer (2004) following which they went on a  world tour in the end of October that year. The current members of Matmatah are Tristan Nihouarn (Stan), Éric Digaire (Éric), Benoît Fournier (Scholl) and Manu Baroux. Former members were Cédric Floc'h (Sammy) and Jean-François Paillard (Fanch). Saarang 2005 was held from 21 to 26 January 2005, and invited people to its various competitions…

The chief guest and speaker at IIT Madras’s first convocation that was held on the 11th of July, 1964 was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India. On the day of the event, upon reaching the campus, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was received by Prof. B. Sengupto, Director of the Institute, and Mr. R. Natarajan, Registrar. The Chief Guest was then presented a guard of Honour by the cadets of the N.C.C. He inspected the guard along with Prof. G. V. N. Rayudu (2/Lt NCC commander, Department of Mechanical Engineering), which took place in front of the Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB…

Seen on the dais from left: Mr. G. K. Chandiramani (member of IIT Council), Prof. B. Sengupto, H. H. Shri Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar (Governor of Madras State), Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (President of India), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors). Dr. G. F. Duckwitz (1904-1973), Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in India, was one of the dignitaries present at the first convocation ceremony of IIT Madras that took place on the 11th of July, 1964. During the World War II he served as an attaché for Nazi Germany in occupied Denmark. He tipped off the Danes about…

Seen seated in the front row, fourth from left is Mrs. Shanthi Sengupto (Director’s wife). The first convocation of IIT Madras was held on the 11th July, 1964. The convocation took place on a Saturday evening at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and a total of 107 students (92 B. Tech. degrees and 15 M. Sc. degrees) received their degrees.   Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan), the Chairman of the Board of Governors, presided over the ceremony. The chief guest and speaker at this event was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, second President of India. His Excellency Dr. G.…

The first convocation of IIT Madras was held on the 11th July, 1964. The convocation took place on a Saturday evening at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and a total of 107 students (92 B. Tech. degrees and 15 M. Sc. degrees) received their degrees.   Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan), the Chairman of the Board of Governors, presided over the ceremony. The chief guest and speaker at this event was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, second President of India. His Excellency Dr. G. F. Duckwitz, German Ambassador to India, also attended the ceremony and addressed the audience.

The first convocation of IIT Madras was held on the 11th July, 1964. The convocation took place on a Saturday evening at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and a total of 107 students (92 B. Tech. degrees and 15 M. Sc. degrees) received their degrees. After donning the convocation robes, the academic procession (the chief guest, dignitaries, the Board of Governors, and members of the Council and Senate) made its way into the Open Air Theatre, led by Mr. R Natarajan (Registrar). The Indian Air Force band that was present at the ceremony played six bars of the national anthem upon the entry of…

Seen in the image from the right: an individual who is yet to be identified, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (President of India), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director) and Commodore Rabinder Nath Batra (Naval Officer). Also seen partially behind the individual on the left is Mr. R. Natarajan (Registrar). The chief guest and speaker at IIT Madras’s first convocation, which was held on the 11th of July, 1964 was Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, President of India. On the day of the event, upon reaching the campus, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was received by Prof. B. Sengupto, Director of the Institute, and Mr. R. Natarajan,…

Seen on the dais, from left: Mr. P. M. Reddy (General Manager, Hindustan Aircraft Ltd.) [Probably], Mr. G. K. Chandiramani (member of the IIT Council), Prof. B. Sengupto, H.H.Shri Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar (Governor of Madras State), Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (President of India). Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) presided over the first convocation ceremony at IIT Madras. During his address, he profusely thanked the dignitaries and all others who played an instrumental role in the growth of the Institute. He also gave a brief report of all the amenities that were provided at…

Seen standing on the dais from the left is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director) and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (President of India). During the convocation ceremony, apart from the conferment of degrees, the Institute bestowed a few special prizes on a select few students. The prizes: President’s Prize (for the B. Tech. degree student who held the best academic record), Governor’s Prize (for all-round proficiency in the B. Tech. degree course) and Institute Merit Prizes (for the students with best academic record in each discipline of each course) These prizes were graciously handed over by the chief…