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Refreshments at the Bose-Einstein Guest House, 1963

Administrators , Cultural Events , Institute Events

This photograph was taken during the Fourth Institute Day at IIT Madras. The location of the photograph has been confirmed as the Bose-Einstein Guest House based on the fact the window grills match with that of the Guest House lobby even today (October 2022).

From the right, Mr. Gerhard Fischer, (Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany). Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Mr. Bishnuram Medhi (Governor of Madras and chief guest).

Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0288/IMG_0029
Album ID:
Date:
11 March 1963
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:
Fourth Institute Day
Place:
Bose-Einstein Guest House

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