Students by the staircase at Central Lecture Theatre during Mardi Gras (1983)

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

The photograph was captured at the Central Lecture Theatre in the IIT Madras campus, during Mardi Gras ‘83. The television located on the staircase was possibly used to showcase music performances or videos.

A number of events took place over a period of five days during Mardi Gras in January 1983, and participants from across India attended and participated in events. A number of events took place at the central lecture theatre which included the informal events, skit, and others.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras 1983

Photograph ID:

001/0416/0009

Album ID:

0416

Date:

26 to 30 January 1983

Event:

Mardi Gras

Photographer:

N S Vinodh. After completing an early education in Bangalore, N. S. Vinodh obtained his B. Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras in 1986. Being the secretary of the Photography Club at IIT Madras during his third year, he was an avid photography enthusiast. He then went on to complete his MBA from IIM, Lucknow, and later spent his career holding senior positions in the field of Corporate Real Estate with leading multinational financial services companies. He continued to pursue his hobby of photography, integrating it with his love of travel and wildlife.

Place:

Central Lecture Theatre