A student addresses the audience at the Second Institute Day, 1961

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Second Institute Day, 1961

Administrators , Institute Events , Staff

The prizes in the photograph are neatly arranged on the table. These prizes were given to students, staff and faculty of the Institute who contributed to IIT Madras in extra-curricular activities. This photograph was taken before the distribution of prizes by the chief guest.

From left, first row, Mr. C. Subramaniam (Minister of Education for Madras State and chief guest), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director of IIT Madras) and a distinguished guest (yet to be identified).

In the second row we can see Prof. D. Venkateswarlu (Head of Chemical Engineering Department, second from left).

The student is yet to be identified.

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Second Institute Day, 1961

Photograph ID:

001/0293/IMG_0120

Album ID:

0293

Date:

4 April 1961

Photographer:

C. Gourishankar (1936-2002). A geologist by qualification, Gourishankar started his career as a photographer after working for many years with the Geological Survey of India. In everything that he did, Gourishankar strove to achieve flawlessness and impeccable quality. Thus his photography too was characterised by this drive for perfection. Every photograph that Gourishankar took was meticulously planned and shot and printed with diligence and patience. Gourishankar carried out most of the official photography at IIT Madras in the 1960s.

Event:

Second Institute Day

Venue:

Premises of Cauvery Hostel