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Dr. V. S. Arunachalam addresses the audience during the 25th Convocation, 1988

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Dr. V. S. Arunachalam presents a degree to a graduand, 1988

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At the 25th Convocation, 1988

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A graduand receives a degree from Dr. V. S. Arunachalam during the 25th Convocation, 1988

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Prof. B. Sengupto addresses the NCC contingents on Independence Day, 1967

Photographs , Administrators, Campus Buildings, Institute Events , 1960s

In 1967, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras. He joined as Director in 1959 and served his tenure until the end of 1967. The NCC has been actively involved in the Independence and Republic Day celebrations at IIT Madras. The cadets usually present a guard of honour to the Director of the Institute during…

Prof. B. Sengupto addresses the NCC contingents on Independence Day, 1967

Photographs , Administrators, Campus Buildings, Institute Events , 1960s

In 1967, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. The building seen in the photograph is the NCC building which was inaugurated on 14 December 1965 by Major General Virendra Singh (Director-General, NCC). It currently houses the JEE/GATE office. (As of September 2021). The NCC has been closely involved with Independence and Republic Day celebrations over the…

Prof. B. Sengupto salutes the NCC march-past on Independence Day, 1967

Photographs , Administrators, Campus Buildings, Institute Events , 1960s

1967 would be the last Independence Day with Prof. B. Sengupto as Director of IIT Madras. This year, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. Independence Days in IIT Madras today include performances of patriotic songs in regional languages. The march past usually consists of NCC cadets (Senior Wing and Senior Division), the security from IIT Madras, and…

Prof. B. Sengupto hoists the flag on Independence Day, 1967

Photographs , Administrators, Campus Buildings, Institute Events , 1960s

In 1967, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras. He joined as Director in 1959 and served his tenure until the end of 1967. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. The NCC building which is seen in the photograph was inaugurated by Major General Virendra Singh (Director-General, NCC) in 1965. It currently houses the JEE/GATE office. (As of…

Prof. B. Sengupto addresses the NCC contingents on Independence Day, 1967

Photographs , Administrators, Campus Buildings, Institute Events , 1960s

In 1967, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. Independence Days have been celebrated in a variety of ways through the course of the history of IIT Madras. It has been celebrated at hostels, the stadium, and even on the lawn in front of the Administration Building. In the 1960s, the Annual Reports of IIT Madras record that the occasion was celebrated at some…

Prof. B. Sengupto addresses the NCC contingents on Independence Day, 1967

Photographs , Administrators, Campus Buildings, Institute Events , 1960s

In 1967, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. Independence Day at IIT Madras has taken place at various locations on campus over the years. In the 1960s, it was celebrated in some of the hostels (Krishna in 1962 and 1965, Cauvery in 1967) and also at the stadium on a few occasions. It has also been celebrated at the Administration Block and the Open…

Prof. B. Sengupto salutes the NCC march-past on Independence Day, 1967

Photographs , Administrators, Campus Buildings, Institute Events , 1960s

In 1967, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. Today, NCC cadets, security staff and also junior cadets from Vanavani and Central School take part in the march-past. The celebrations have taken place at the stadium and also in front of the Administration Block in recent times.