Dr. K. L. Rao receives a brochure from Prof. P. C. Varghese, 1970

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Campus Buildings , Faculty , Inaugurations

The photograph was taken during the inauguration of the Hydraulics Laboratory. A Campastimes report notes that Prof. Varghese (Head of Civil Engineering Department) released the brochure that was prepared for the occasion. We also know from the report that the event was initially held outdoors but shifted indoors due to rain.

Prof. Gerhard Rouve (Civil Engineering Department) is also seen in the photograph (seated first from left). It is likely that the person in the background (partially covered by Prof. Varghese) is Mr. T. N. Venkataraman (Chief Security Officer). This assumption has been made on the basis that he is wearing a white uniform and cap resembling the one that Chief Security Officers used to wear at the time.

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Hydraulics Lab Dr. K.L. Rao 13-08-1970

Photograph ID:

001/0228/IMG_0519

Album ID:

0228

Date:

3 August 1970

Place:

Hydraulics lab

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:

Inauguration of Hydraulics Lab