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This photograph was taken during the 26th Convocation. In this photograph, Mr. Russi Mody (Chairman and Managing Director, Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.), the chief guest for the ceremony, is pictured delivering the 26th Convocation address on 8 August 1989. During this Convocation, 244 B.Tech., 328 M.Tech., 51 M.Sc., 54 M.S., and 81 Ph.D. degrees were awarded.

This photograph was taken on the 26th Convocation which was held in 1989. In this photograph, Mr. V. Shanmugam (Registrar) is pictured at the microphone during the Convocation ceremony. The Annual Report of 1989-90 has determined that 244 B.Tech., 328 M.Tech., 51 M.Sc., 54 M.S., and 81 Ph.D. degrees were awarded during this Convocation which pushed the total number of degrees awarded to 13887 that year. The ceremony was held at the Student Activities Centre (SAC). The Heritage Centre thanks Prof. S. N. Majhi (Department of Mathematics, senior faculty member) for the information provided…

This photograph, which was taken on the occasion of the 26th Convocation of IIT Madras, shows Prof. L. S. Srinath (Director of IIT Madras), Mr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), and the chief guest Mr. Russi Mody (Chairman, Tata Iron and Steel Co. Ltd., now Tata Steel Limited) on the dais, standing, as they listen to the invocation, as traditionally, all stand for that proceeding.

This photograph was taken on the 26th Convocation which was held in 1989. In this photograph, an undergraduate student bows down before the distinguished guests on stage before receiving the degree. During this Convocation ceremony, 244 B.Tech., 328 M.Tech., 51 M.Sc., 54 M.S., and 81 Ph.D. degrees were awarded. This increased the total number of degrees awarded to students by IIT Madras to 13887, according to the Annual Report of 1989-90.

In this photograph, chief guest Mr. Russi Mody (Chairman, Tata Iron and Steel Co. Ltd.) and Mr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) are being welcomed by Mr. V. Shanmugam (Registrar) at the Student Activities Centre (SAC) as they arrive for the 26th Convocation ceremony. The Heritage Centre thanks Prof. S. N. Majhi (Department of Mathematics, senior faculty member) for the information provided.

This photograph was taken at the 26th convocation of IIT Madras which was held on 8th August 1989. It shows a section of the audience members on that day. On the right side of the photograph and in the centre, two signboards titled “ - Card Holders” are partially visible, indicating the seating arrangements for the audience.

As the text on the stage conveys, this photograph was taken on the day of the 26th Convocation, held at the Student Activities Centre (SAC). The 26th Convocation took place on 8 August 1989. Mr. Russi Mody (Chairman and Managing Director, Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.) who was the chief guest for the ceremony, delivered the Convocation address. 244 B.Tech., 328 M.Tech., 51 M.Sc., 54 M.S., and 81 Ph.D. degrees were awarded at this Convocation, according to the Annual Report of 1989-90.

This photograph was taken at the 26th convocation of IIT Madras which took place on 8 August 1989. Mr. Russi Mody (Chairman and Managing Director, Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. now known as Tata Steel Limited) was the chief guest for the ceremony and is pictured here, delivering the 26th Convocation address. Behind Mr. Russi Mody, the Heads of various Departments attentively listen to the chief guest deliver the convocation address. During this Convocation 244 B.Tech., 328 M.Tech., 51 M.Sc., 54 M.S., and 81 Ph.D. degrees were awarded.

This photograph was taken at the 26th convocation of IIT Madras held on 8 August 1989. This image shows a large section of the audience, including the members of the audience in the gallery, although they are obscured by shadows. This photograph also shows the capacity of the Student Activities Centre (SAC). Also visible in the image are two “Reserved V.I.P.” signboards and an “A Card Holders” signboard.

This photograph was taken at the 26th convocation of IIT Madras held on 8 August 1989. This particular photograph shows the Director,  Prof. L. S. Srinath awarding a degree to an undergraduate student. 244 B.Tech., 328 M.Tech., 51 M.Sc., 54 M.S., and 81 Ph.D. degrees were awarded during the 26th convocation.

This photograph was taken at the 26th convocation of IIT Madras which was held on 8 August 1989. This photograph shows a section of the graduands, a partial view of some audience members, and a view of the distinguished guests on the stage. There are also photographers on the stage, capturing official photographs of the guests.

This photograph was taken during the 26th Convocation which was held in 1989. In this photograph, an undergraduate student bows down before the distinguished guests and professors on the dais before receiving the degree. This Convocation awarded several students, increasing the total number of degrees awarded to students by IIT Madras to 13887, according to the Annual Report of 1989-90.

This photograph was taken during the 26th Convocation ceremony held in 1989. In this photograph, Prof. L. S. Srinath is giving his speech as the Director of IIT Madras. Prof. L. S. Srinath was the Director of IIT Madras from 1984-1989, making this his last convocation as Director. Behind Director L. S. Srinath are visible (second from the left), Prof. V. Radhakrishnan (Department of Mechanical Engineering), and (third from the left) Prof. R. Natarajan (Department of Mechanical Engineering).

This photograph was taken on the 26th Convocation of IIT Madras. On that occasion, Mr. Russi Mody, the then Chairman and Managing Director of Tata Steel and Iron Co. Ltd. (now Tata Steel Limited) was the chief guest. In this image, Mr. Russi Mody, wearing convocation robes, smiles at the camera.

This photograph, taken on the occasion of the 26th Convocation in 1989, shows several  undergraduate students waiting in line to receive their degrees. The 26th Convocation took place in the Student Activities Centre (SAC). 244 B.Tech., 328 M.Tech., 51 M.Sc., 54 M.S., and 81 Ph.D. degrees were awarded at this Convocation. This increased the total number of degrees awarded to students by IIT Madras to 13887, according to the Annual Report of 1989-90.