Students participating in an event that appears to be a quiz at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Institute Events, Student Activities , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’. The main events that took place at the Literary and Cultural Week were the quiz, German recitation, debate, group discussion and the entertainment competition. There were other events taking place as well such as the science fair, photography exhibition and art competition. Some of the trophies given to the…
Students performing Bhangara as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and consisted of students showcasing their talents by performing dance recitals (Indian classical dances etc.), playing musical numbers (western etc…
A student participating in the All India Debate at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Institute Events, Student Activities , 1960s
Seen in the image, seated in the second row among the audience from the left is Prof. S Sampath (Deputy Director) and Mr. Mani (Workshop Superintendent). Also seen seated on the dais, second from the left is Dr. Nikolaus Klein (Professor of German). The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’. The main events that took place at the Literary and…
A student singing a song (probably) as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’. It was an ever growing event that was very much looked forward to by the students as well as the staff. The participation at the event also grew over the years and what started out to be a five day event eventually became six. The event was extremely popular even then and participants came to attend the event…
Students enacting a skit as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and consisted of students showcasing their talents by performing dance recitals (Indian classical dances etc.), playing musical numbers (western etc…
A student performing a dance recital as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and consisted of students showcasing their talents by performing dance recitals (Indian classical dances etc.), playing musical numbers (western etc…
A student performing a dance recital as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and consisted of students showcasing their talents by performing dance recitals (Indian classical dances etc.), playing musical numbers (western etc…
Exhibits of the Science Fair event at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Institute Events, Student Activities , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’. The main events that took place at the Literary and Cultural Week were the quiz, German recitation, debate, group discussion and the entertainment competition. There were other events taking place as well such as the science fair, photography exhibition and art competition. Some of the trophies given to the…
Students enacting a skit as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and consisted of students showcasing their talents by performing dance recitals (Indian classical dances etc.), playing musical numbers (western etc…
A student performing a musical solo as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and consisted of students showcasing their talents by performing dance recitals (Indian classical dances etc.), playing musical numbers (western etc…
Students performing a musical number as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
Seen in the image is a five student band performing at the Open Air Theatre. The instruments that the students are playing are guitars, a mandolin and a bongo. The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the Institute’s Open…
Students performing a musical number as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
Seen in the image is a six member musical group. The music being performed appears to be predominantly vocal as only two members of the group are playing the bongo and a guitar. The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the…
Students performing a musical number as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
Seen in the image is a three student band performing at the Open Air Theatre. Two students are playing guitars while one student is a vocalist. The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’.The most popular competition of the event was the Inter-collegiate Entertainment Competition. This competition was conducted at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre and…
Students participating in an event that is probably Group Discussion at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Institute Events, Student Activities , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’. It was an ever growing event that was very much looked forward to by the students as well as the staff. The participation at the event also grew over the years and what started out to be a five day event eventually became six. The event was extremely popular even then and participants came to attend the event…
Students enacting a skit as part of the Entertainment Competition at the annual Literary and Cultural Week
- Photographs , Cultural Events, Dramatics, Institute Events , 1960s
The most looked forward to event at IIT Madras in the 60s was the annual Literary and Cultural Week. The first Literary and Cultural Week was held in 1964. Literary and Cultural Week became a very big part of the IITian culture and still is to this day under a different name, ‘Saarang’. It was an ever growing event that was very much looked forward to by the students as well as the staff. The participation at the event also grew over the years and what started out to be a five day event eventually became six. The event was extremely popular even then and participants came to attend the event…
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