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This photograph was taken in the newly opened Student Activities Centre (SAC) in 1983 during the 20th convocation. In the photograph, Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India and chief guest) lights the kuthu vilakku (lamp) to inaugurate the 20th convocation.  Seen in the picture are Dr. H. V. Hande (Minister of Health, in black shirt), Prof. Surjit Singh (Chemistry Department, wearing a red turban), Prof. Johnson Victor (Civil Engineering Department, to Prof. Singh’s left hand side), Dr. Nazir Ahmad (Librarian, second from right) and Prof. P. Sankaran (Electrical Engineering…

The photograph was possibly taken outside the Student Activities Centre (SAC). The event being held was the 20th convocation of the Institute. Mrs. Sheila Kaul, Union Minister for Education and Culture, is seen wearing the convocation robes. The sign on the car from which Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India) is coming out, says ‘V.V.I.P. Car’, signifying the magnitude of importance of the visit of the President during the 20th convocation day of IIT Madras in 1983.

A photograph of photographers and cameramen taken during the 20th convocation of IIT Madras. The person to the extreme left is the Assistant Registrar G. R. Raghunatha Rao. The gentlemen to the extreme right (standing) are N. Raj and Carmo. 

The photograph was taken during the 20th convocation in 1983.  Seen in the photograph are Mrs. Sheila Kaul (Union Minister for Education and Culture, first from left in front row), Prof. P. V. Indiresan (Director of IIT Madras, second from left in first row), Mr. A. Sivasailam (Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT Madras, third from left in first row) and Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India and chief guest).    In the second row, Dr. H. V. Hande (Minister of Health, in black shirt).

This photograph was taken during the 20th convocation at IIT Madras. In the photograph, Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India and chief guest) addresses the audience.  Seen in the photograph on the stage are, from left, Dr. Raja Ramanna (Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT Bombay), Mr. A. Sivasailam (Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT Madras), Mrs. Sheila Kaul (Union Minister for Education and Culture), Dr. H. V. Hande (Minister of Health) and Prof. P. V. Indiresan (Director of IIT Madras).

Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India and chief guest), addresses the audience at IIT Madras’ 20th convocation day. The function was held at the newly constructed Student Activities Centre (SAC) which was inaugurated earlier in the day. Mr. Singh was the seventh President of India, serving his term from 1982 to 1987.

This photograph was taken during the 20th convocation of IIT Madras. According to the Annual Report of 1983, the Student Activities Centre (SAC) was built as a multipurpose auditorium cum indoor stadium. The dimension of the building was reported to be 80 metres by 55 metres. The building consisted of a central bowl, stage, spectator gallery, mezzanine floor, two conference rooms, cafeteria and a store room. It was further written that the building was intended for indoor functions, convocation, sports events, cultural activities, seminars and exhibitions. The bowl had a capacity of 900…

This photograph was most likely taken during the opening night of Saarang. According to a report in The Hindu, the singer Shaan performed on opening night with an exciting performance. The report also makes note of the fact that the crowd turnout was larger compared to the previous year. It also mentions that the singer Shaan had a sore throat, and he was unable to “hit all his high notes”. However, the performance lasted two and a half hours and kept the crowd on their feet. We are not sure who the persons in the photograph are. If you have any information regarding the same, please reach…

This photograph was taken during IIT Madras’ annual fest Saarang. It is likely that the photograph was taken during the performance by the singer Shaan. According to a report in The Hindu, the show lasted for around two and a half hours and it was a “high-energy performance” in spite of Shaan’s sore throat. We are not sure who the persons in the photograph are. If you have any information regarding the same, please reach out to us.

This photograph was taken during Saarang 2003, either before or after a show. The Open Air Theatre (OAT) hosts most of the major events at Saarang, including the rock show, fusion night and popular night. With a seating capacity of several thousands, the OAT would be flooded with audiences during these events. It is likely that this photograph was taken during the opening night featuring the singer Shaan. This assumption has been made on the basis that this photograph was found in an album containing pictures of Shaan’s performance. We are not sure who the persons in the photograph are. If…

This photograph was most likely taken during the opening night of Saarang. According to a report in The Hindu, the singer Shaan performed on opening night with an exciting performance. The report also makes note of the fact that the crowd turnout was larger compared to the previous year. It also mentions that the singer Shaan had a sore throat, and he was unable to “hit all his high notes”. However, the performance lasted two and a half hours and kept the crowd on their feet. We are not sure who the persons in the photograph are. If you have any information regarding the same, please reach…

This photograph was most likely taken during the opening night of Saarang. According to a report in The Hindu, the singer Shaan performed on opening night with an exciting performance. The report also makes note of the fact that the crowd turnout was larger compared to the previous year. It also mentions that the singer Shaan had a sore throat, and he was unable to “hit all his high notes”. However, the performance lasted two and a half hours and kept the crowd on their feet. We are not sure who the persons in the photograph are. If you have any information regarding the same, please reach…

This photograph was most likely taken during the opening night of Saarang. According to a report in The Hindu, the singer Shaan performed on opening night with an exciting performance. The report also makes note of the fact that the crowd turnout was larger compared to the previous year. It also mentions that the singer Shaan had a sore throat, and he was unable to “hit all his high notes”. However, the performance lasted two and a half hours and kept the crowd on their feet. We are not sure who the persons in the photograph are. If you have any information regarding the same, please reach…

This photograph was taken during IIT Madras’ annual fest Saarang. It is likely that the photograph was taken during the performance by the singer Shaan. According to a report in The Hindu, the show lasted for around two and a half hours and it was a “high-energy performance” in spite of Shaan’s sore throat. We are not sure who the persons in the photograph are. If you have any information regarding the same, please reach out to us.

This photograph was most likely taken during the opening night of Saarang. According to a report in The Hindu, the singer Shaan performed on opening night with an exciting performance. The report also makes note of the fact that the crowd turnout was larger compared to the previous year. It also mentions that the singer Shaan had a sore throat, and he was unable to “hit all his high notes”. However, the performance lasted two and a half hours and kept the crowd on their feet. We are not sure who the persons in the photograph are. If you have any information regarding the same, please reach…