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This photograph was taken possibly after the event took place. We know from photographs and an Annual Number report that the meet was followed by “a sumptuous tea, after which the prize distribution was held.” It is likely that this photograph was taken around the time of the prize distribution event. The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. …

The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. He also writes the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Fischer, wife of chief guest Mr. Gerhard Fischer (Consul, Federal Republic of Germany). The other persons in the photograph are yet to be identified. It is not clear to us why the girl was receiving a prize. It is likely that the young boy in the photograph is…

We know from an Annual Number report that Mrs. Fischer distributed prizes after the meet, although we are not sure what prize is being given to Prof. Sampath in this photograph. The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success.    Prof. S. Sampath joined IIT Madras as a Professor of Electrical Engineering in 1961. In 1965 he was named Deputy…

Lionel Paul (Sports Secretary) played tennis, hockey and table tennis. He also participated in track and field events. During his time at IIT Madras he evolved into an outstanding singles player and won the Stanley Cup, conducted by the Loyola College, for inter-collegiate Tennis a number of times. His tennis prowess even allowed him to tuck away a win against the Wimbledon semi-finalist Anand Amritraj one year. Lionel Paul served as General Secretary of the student body (Gymkhana) during the final year of his B. Tech.

The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. He also writes the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Fischer, wife of chief guest Mr. Gerhard Fischer (Consul, Federal Republic of Germany). The overall winner of the event was the YMCA College of Physical Education according to Paul’s report.   The other persons in the photograph are yet to be identified.

Mr. Hans Lenz (Minister for Scientific Research, Federal Republic of Germany, Bonn) visited IIT Madras on 30th January, 1964. A high tea ceremony was thrown in honour of his visit to the campus. During the ceremony, Mr. Hans Lenz interacted with the dignitaries, administrative staff and faculty members present.  In the image, Mr. Hans Lenz converses with the dignitaries over refreshments. Seen standing in the image is Mrs. Shanthi Sengupto (wife of the Director, Prof. B. Sengupto).  

On 30th January, 1964 Mr. Hans Lenz (Minister for Scientific Research, Federal Republic of Germany, Bonn) visited IIT Madras. A high tea ceremony was thrown in honour of his visit to the campus. Mr. Hans Lenz was received in front of the Building Sciences Block by Prof. Sengupto (Director) and other administration officials of the Institution. In the image, Mr. Hans Lenz (seated in the front of the car) arrives at the IIT Madras campus. It is very possible that he was suffering a walking impairment due to the two walking sticks that can be seen in the car near him. Furthermore a photograph…

In a Campastimes report from February 1971, it is mentioned that Mr. H. V. R. Iengar (Chairman, Board of Governors) presided over the closing ceremony while Mrs. Iengar gave away the prizes. It is not clear which event the prize was being given for, but judging by the figure on the trophy, it appears to be for a throwing event. The lady in the saree is Mrs. Iengar and to her right hand side is Mr. Navzer Mehta (General Secretary). The other persons in the photograph are yet to be identified.

Food stalls can be seen behind the speaker, including a Maggi “2 minutes” food stall. Though the photograph is focused on the speaker, there are other subjects in this image such as a Saarang volunteer possibly on a mobile phone, a Maggi food stall, other food stalls, a motorbike, several participants, and a bicycle. This photograph was taken outdoors, within one of the venues on the IIT Madras campus, where the Saarang food stalls were assembled. A large number of trees, tree trunks, and leaves can be seen in the background, drawing attention to the greenery on campus. This edition of…

This photograph shows a participant at a microphone. Behind the participant, the name of the cultural festival is written in chalk on a blackboard: “Saarang - 2005.” It is not known whether this photograph is of a Singing or Speaking event as there were numerous kinds of events held during Saarang. Some of these events were: Quiz, Potpourri, Extempore, Informals, Creative Writing, Debate, Fine Arts, Semi Classical Vocals, Radio Play and Crossie, Light Music, Western Music, Elocution, live professional music shows and workshops.

This photograph was taken during a Saarang music competition. In it, two people are pictured: a student playing a guitar and another student singing. This was one of the numerous events held annually during Saarang. Some of the events in 2005 were Quiz, Potpourri, Extempore, Informals, Creative Writing, Debate, Fine Arts, Semi Classical Vocals, Radio Play and Crossie. There were also other music competitions, both group and solo events. The 2005 iteration of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, was held from 21 to 26 January. A similar photograph has been found in the same…

This photograph shows a music band taking part in Decibels during the Saarang cultural festival of 2005. Decibels is a Western music band competition held during Saarang for colleges in India. Though a music event, it is not the only music event conducted as part of Saarang. According to the event schedule of 2005, other music events of 2005 included Western Music Solo, Western Music Group, Light Music Solo, Light Music group, Semi Classical Vocals and Antakshari. Some of the events in 2005 were Quiz, Potpourri, Extempore, Informals, Creative Writing, Debate, Fine Arts, Radio Play and…

This student is accompanying another student as can be seen from the lack of a second microphone for singing. In another photograph, this student is seen accompanying another who was singing. There were several music competitions that took place over the 6 days that Saarang was held for in 2005. These events included several in music such as Western Music Solo, Western Music Group, Light Music Solo, Light Music group, Semi Classical Vocals and Antakshari. This edition of Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January 2005. A similar photograph has been found in the same album under the…

In this photograph, a participant is speaking at the microphone. This could be a Singing event, although it is not known for certain. There were numerous events taking place during Saarang in 2005. Some of them were were Quiz, Potpourri, Extempore, Informals, Creative Writing, Debate, Fine Arts, Semi Classical Vocals, Radio Play and Crossie. There were also live professional music shows and workshops held during Saarang. The 2005 iteration of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, was held from 21 to 26 January. 

This photograph shows some members of a group competing in the Group competition for Western Music. Two guitarists and a drummer are seen in the image. There were several music competitions that took place over the 6 days that Saarang was held for in 2005. These events included several in music such as Western Music Solo, Western Music Group, Light Music Solo, Light Music group, Semi Classical Vocals and Antakshari. This edition of Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January 2005.