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A Campastimes article covering the inauguration, notes that as soon as Dr. K. L. Rao started speaking, it started raining and the event was shifted inside the laboratory. The article adds that the sound of the rain was loud due to the asbestos roof and it was difficult to hear the speech made by the chief guest. Dr. Rao was an engineer who graduated from College of Engineering, Guindy. He designed the Nagarjunasagar and Bhakra Nangal dams and was known as the Father of Irrigation. He has also written an autobiography titled ‘Cusecs Candidate’. Seen in the photograph is Dr. Gerhard Rouve (…

Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence.  In the Convocation Brochure of 1968, it is mentioned, “As Prof. Sengupto completed his term of office in December 1967, he could look back with satisfaction on his eight years of unremitting toil which has helped to turn into reality his dream of an ‘academic township’.”

In an issue of the magazine Pradeep, there is a brief mention of the farewell function given to Prof. B. Sengupto. “Prof. B. Sengupto laid down office as Director, I.I.T. Madras on 10th December 1967. At a farewell function held on 5th December, glowing tributes were paid to his role in the development of this Institute by the staff and students of this Institute.” Mr. Sethunathan was the second Registrar of IIT Madras. He succeeded Mr. R. Natarajan whose tenure ended in 1965. Mr. Sethunathan previously taught physics at Vivekananda College, Madras and V. O. C. College, Tuticorin. Before…

This photograph was taken at Prof. Sengupto’s farewell function. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. Some of the buildings that came up during his time were the four department buildings (including one for Humanities and Sciences), ten laboratories, the Open Air Theatre (OAT) and several other landmarks in the campus. The Administration Block…

Prof. Sengupto, the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967), was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. Some of the buildings that came up during his time were the four department buildings (including one for Humanities and Sciences), ten laboratories, the Open Air Theatre (OAT) and several other landmarks in the campus. The Administration Block was also almost completed by the time Prof. Sengupto left. In his report…

It is possible that the gentleman to Prof. Sengupto’s right hand side was the General Secretary of the Gymkhana. The General Secretary at the time was Mr. S. Subramaniam. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence.  An identical photograph can be found in Album 0051 with the ID 001/0051/IMG_1612_1.

Prof. Narayanamurthi (Head of Mechanical Engineering Department) was a senior Professor of the Institute. He was the first Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He also served as Director of IIT Madras from 1977 to 1979. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. Some of the buildings that came up during his time were the four…

Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. Some of the buildings that came up during his time were the four department buildings (including one for Humanities and Sciences), ten laboratories, the Open Air Theatre (OAT) and several other landmarks in the campus. The Administration Block was also almost completed by the time Prof. Sengupto left. In his…

In an issue of the magazine Pradeep, there is a brief mention of the farewell function given to Prof. B. Sengupto. “Prof. B. Sengupto laid down office as Director, I.I.T. Madras on 10th December 1967. At a farewell function held on 5th December, glowing tributes were paid to his role in the development of this Institute by the staff and students of this Institute.” From left, a gentleman (yet to be identified), Dr. W. Koch (Physics Department), Prof. S. Sampath (Deputy Director), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mrs. Shanti Sengupto, Dr. Karl…

Prof. Klein (Gymkhana President) joined IIT Madras as Professor of German in 1961. He took over as Gymkhana President after Prof. P. C. Varghese on 22 July 1967. Prof. Klein was actively involved in the literary activities on campus, being the staff in charge on several occasions. He contributed articles in several campus publications including the Souvenir Volume, 1962. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including…

Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. Some of the buildings that came up during his time were the four department buildings (including one for Humanities and Sciences), ten laboratories, the Open Air Theatre (OAT) and several other landmarks in the campus. The Administration Block was also almost completed by the time Prof. Sengupto left. In his…

Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. The farewell function was held on 5 December 1967, and Prof. Sengupto mentions in his article ‘A Personal Remembrance of Things Past’, that he left the Institute on 21 January 1968. One of the last events Prof. Sengupto attended was the German Academic Exchange Service (D. A. A. D.) seminar which was held…

Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. The farewell function was held on 5 December 1967, and Prof. Sengupto mentions in his article ‘A Personal Remembrance of Things Past’, that he left the Institute on 21 January 1968. One of the last events Prof. Sengupto attended was the German Academic Exchange Service (D. A. A. D.) seminar which was held…

Prof. Srinivasa Sampath (Deputy Director) served as Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Madras. He was instrumental in the academic development and growth of the Institute. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. The farewell function was held on 5 December 1967, and Prof. Sengupto mentions in his article ‘A Personal…

The framed item between Mr. C. V. Sethunathan and Prof. S. Sampath appears to be inscribed with words. It is very likely that the item was presented to Prof. Sengupto as a memento at the farewell function. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He was responsible for the growth of IIT Madras in its early years. It was under his guidance that most of the infrastructure at the Institute, including the academic complexes, workshops and hostels came into existence. The farewell function was held on 5 December 1967, and Prof. Sengupto mentions in his article ‘A…