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Sep

22

2022

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The Home called Alma Mater – The Class of KGPian Millennials

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Homecoming 2022 of the 10th, 15th & 20th Graduates of IIT KGP Every happiness of yesterday is a memory for tomorrow. Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. This feeling was revived by our class of KGPian Millennials who revisited the home that nourished and shaped them...to make them what they are today. From 17th to 20th August 2022, along the lines of IIT Kharagpur's 72nd Foundation Day, the institute welcomed the classes of 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010 & 2012 batches who held nothing but gratitude and affection for their Alma Mater.…

Sep

12

2022

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By Poulami Mondal

Dr. Samir V. Kamat, an Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur named the next DRDO Chief

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Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. Growth is a very profound experience. We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Well, this has been rather avouched by our Alumnus Dr. Samir V Kamat, whose sense of purpose evoked metamorphism in Defence applications for our country and led to the advanced development towards the service of the nation. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, an Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur has been appointed the Secretary of Department of…

Sep

06

2022

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By Poulami Mondal

The Fallen Star…

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What's with a fallen star? Blazing past where loved ones are Close to earth, searching far... Closing eyes in heavenly prayer For flames burn out in the shallow air God lights the way where angels glow With streaking stars of love that flow Loved ones who completed your life Reminiscence your memories to survive God sends this message from a far Down to earth, close to where you are Worthy Warrior, fighting the battle for life Praise the fortitude with every extra mile Night stars will shine high Bright streak will stream through the night sky Good awaits you, for…

Aug

22

2022

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur celebrates its 72nd Foundation Day under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

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Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur welcomes Shri Amit Khare, Adviser to Prime Minister, Govt. of India. As the country enters its 76th year of Independence, IIT Kharagpur also enters its 72nd year of foundation on 18th August 2022 which was adorned eminent personalities. Shri Amit Khare, Adviser to Prime Minister & Former Secretary, Higher Education, Ministry of Education graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. B N Gangadhar, President, NMC, MA&RB (Former Director of NIMHANS) & Mr. Ranjit Rath, an Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur & CMD, Oil India Limited also graced the occasion as the Guest…

Jul

26

2022

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By Poulami Mondal

Adieu to the Telecom Man of India

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When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile Forget unkind words I have spoken Remember some good I have done Forget that I ever had a heartache And remember I have had loads of fun Forget that I have stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way Remember I have fought Some hard battles and won Ere the close of the day Then forget to grieve for my going I would not have you sad for a…

Jul

11

2022

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur Alumnus Mr. Subir Chowdhury awarded the Mensforth Manufacturing Gold Medal

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Mr. Subir Chowdhury, Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur is awarded the prestigious Mensforth Manufacturing Gold Medal for his pioneering work in the field of Quality Engineering and Management by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK and outstanding contributions for improving process and product quality in all types of manufacturing industries. He was also honoured with the Corps d’Elite Lifetime Achievement Award by the Global Gurus organization. This award is only presented to those who have gone beyond the “Guru” status and developed gurus themselves, based upon their long-standing top ten position on the Global Gurus lists and their unique…

Jun

06

2022

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By Poulami Mondal

Sincerely, yours…

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Notable Alumnus Mr. Satyendranath Mukherjee (1976/B.Tech/ECE/AZ) instituted the "Dr. Phanindranath Mukherjee Memorial Award" and "Mrs. Sagarika Mukherjee Award" in honour of his father and mother respectively at IIT Kharagpur. People say that the love of parents surpasses the zenith of affection for their children, but children honour their parents by being the answer of their prayers kept inside the vicinity of the heart. When we see an established individual, we apprise him or her for their hard work, dedication and efforts that helps them to earn a fortune but the parents are the one steering them through the bumpy ride…

May

17

2022

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By Poulami Mondal

Own Your Hall Room

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The Office of the Alumni Affairs of IIT Kharagpur initiated a new campaign, “Own Your Hall Room,” with the intent of modernizing the infrastructure of the respective Halls of Residence for the students. The Hall Development Campaign is one of the most supported campaigns by the Alumni Fraternity of IIT Kharagpur. Renovation of the Halls which are a reminiscence of the old memories and the plinth of forming new ones, is a wonderful opportunity for the alumni to keep their signature on their very own campus. A donor will be recognized by an individual plaque that will enlist his/her name…

Apr

27

2022

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By Poulami Mondal

A Thoughtful Act of Kindness

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Mr. Altaf Ahmed, an Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur donates three laptops to the students in need Kind words are short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless. It is rare to meet people who are contemplatives in the heart of the world and contribute to the act of benevolent philanthropy. Not aspiring to any recognition, they merely engage and exhibit what we say is still good in the society that we live in. Mr. Altaf Ahmed, one of alumnus of IIT Kharagpur from Kashmir, now settled in UAE has been the epitome of empathy by his act…