Newsdigest for the IITD Alumni Association

Job Posting

1. Job opportunity for Secretary General

Dear All,

Pan-IIT Alumni India (PIAI) is a nationally registered non-profit society. It is run by a Board consisting of two alumni who are Director's nominees from each of the seven IIT's. The presidents of the alumni associations are also invited members of the Board.

PIAI's mission is fourfold - to enhance the IIT brand, to engage in advocacy, to contribute to nation-building and to provide networking opportunities to IITians. PIAI also seeks to engage with the IIT system to improve its governance and effective functioning.

The global Pan-IIT movement is about five years old, with a global structure as well as regional organisations, of which PIAI is a significant one. While PIAI is autonomous it works in coordination with other global Pan-IIT entities.

PIAI is looking for a dynamic and public spirited Secretary General, who will work as chief executive. He will work closely with the Global as well as Indian Board, reporting to the Chairman of PIAI on a regular basis. He will oversee and coordinate PIAI projects, help in fund raising, organise, oversee and manage the smooth functioning of the secretariat, help build position papers, assist in advocacy and provide effective leadership to the organisation. He should be a self-starter and entrepreneurial.

This position is an opportunity to shape and guide an organisation with a far reaching impact, and also an opportunity to work with some of the finest minds. It is an assignment which enables one to "give back" to the system.

The compensation package is competitive, and can be tailored to suit the skills and expectations of exceptional candidates. Since PIAI is a non-profit entity, it cannot compete with the private sector, but will strive to match with compensatory features.

Interested candidates may apply in confidence to Chairman of PIAI, Ashank Desai, ashankd@mastek.com.

Contact the alumni office for more details office@iitdalumni.com 91-11-26868523 Internal # @ IIT: 7178, 6953 2.

2. Recruitment for Shell Technology India

Shell Technology India looking for experienced professionals with minimum 5 years relevant experience.

(Professionals - Job Search (Region: Asia - Country: India) - Search

Positions Currently Open At Shell Technology India - October 2007

Position Title

STI-GS5 Biomass Upstream Researcher

STI-GS5 Catalysis Research and Development Scientist

STI-GS5 Consultant Supply and Distribution

STI-GS5 Consultant Supply Chain Planning and Scheduling

STI-GS5 Hydroprocessing Design Engineer

STI-GS5 Instrumentation and Plant Automation Consulting Engineer

STI-GS5 Lower Olefins and Aromatics Process Specialist

STI-GS5 Lower Olefins & Aromatics Process Modelling Specialist

STI-GS5 Materials and Corrosion Engineers

STI-GS5 Rotating Equipment Engineer

STI-GS5 Sulphur Chemist

STI-GS5 Technologist - Gas/Liquid Treating and Sulphur Processes

STI-GS5 Technologist - Ethylene Oxide / Ethylene Glycols - Licencing support

STI-EP3 Reservoir Geophysicist/Seismic Interpreter

STI-EP3 Concept Engineer

STI-EP3 Reservoir Geologist

STI-EP3 Reservoir Engineer

STI-EP3 Petrophysicist

STI-EP3 Production Technologist

STI-EP3 Well Engineer - Design

Contact the alumni office for more details office@iitdalumni.com 91-11-26868523 Internal # @ IIT: 7178, 6953 2.

3.Engineering needs for Delhi Startup

Looking for people who have experience in the web and mobile development space and have an appetite for a startup. The positions are in Delhi at the moment and the levels include engineering head, software developer, designer etc

An exciting new Web and Mobile 2.0 startup based in New Delhi is seeking an Engineering Head with significant Web, Mobile and database expertise to spearhead the company’s technology vision and product direction from initial concept to commercialization.

Contact the alumni office for more details office@iitdalumni.com 91-11-26868523 Internal # @ IIT: 7178, 6953 2.

4. Openings with GE

GE is looking for :

Software Engineer - 617777 - B.E./B. Tech/ M.E./M.Tech. in any engineering discipline.
Minimum two years of experience in designing and developing application on Microsoft platform using C++ /VC++ .

Software Engineer/Lead Engineer - 617726 B.E./B. Tech/ M.E./M.Tech. in any engineering discipline.
Minimum 4 years of experience in Software products design and development.
At least two years of experience in designing and developing application using Microsoft. NET framework with VB/VC++.

Software Engineer - 616803 B.E./B. Tech/ M.E./M.Tech. in any engineering discipline.
Two to Three years of design & development experience in VC++ & VB.NET

Contact the alumni office for more details office@iitdalumni.com 91-11-26868523 Internal # @ IIT: 7178, 6953 2.

5. Wenger & Watson Inc. a search firm based out of Bangalore

Technical Lead/Manager, Internal Applications - Hyderabad

We are looking for enthusiastic technical leads/managers to join ***'s Internal Systems team which builds world-class systems that support the information needs of a wide range of business users throughout the company. Your team will work closely with users to understand requirements, develop technical designs, implement and extend web applications, and oversee the full application lifecycle. An ideal candidate demonstrates independence, creativity and initiative and the ability to master a solid understanding of the company's architecture and its business goals.

Requirements:

BE/B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD in Computer Science with expert knowledge in multiple computer science disciplines.

8 yrs of relevant hands-on technical experience with a record of strong individual technical achievement with at least 2+ years of relevant experience leading projects of small to moderate size.

Strong programming skills in C/C++ or Java on UNIX/Linux or Windows environments.

Excellent verbal & written communications skills and organizational skills.

Contact the alumni office for more details office@iitdalumni.com 91-11-26868523 Internal # @ IIT: 7178, 6953 2.

1. Nominations for Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award

Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award was instituted by IIT Kanpur in 2005 to honour the exemplary life and supreme sacrifice of Mr. Satyendra K. Dubey (BT/CE/1994/) an alumnus of IIT Kanpur.

Any alumnus / alumna / faculty member / staff member of any IIT can nominate any alumnus of any IIT for the award. The award will be given to one who has distinguished himself / herself by displaying highest professional integrity for upholding human values.

In view of foregoing, you are requested to publicize our request for nominations of this award, through Alumni Associations or other organizations of your esteemed Institution. The nominations should reach us on or before October 20, 2007. For more details please visit http://www.iitkalumni.org/sda/

With regards,

Vinayak Eswaran
Secretary Alumni Association and

Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur, 208016

Ph. No.0512 -259- 4403/4407

2. VIBGYOR - Modern Dance Workshop for Alumni

Dear Friends,

VIBGYOR is a start-up venture in Fine & Performing Arts by our alumnus Ashutosh Matela (B Tech 2005). He is into film making, music, dance etc. He recently conducted a Modern Dance workshop for the general Public on commercial basis & a mini-workshop for EC members to show his skills.

Now, here is an offer from him for a full-scale MODERN DANCE WORKSHOP for the Alumni & families at special discounted rates.

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VIBGYOR , a vibrant burst of color has been delighting the people with the exciting hues of dance since 2005. Celebrating the colorful canvas of the dance, the organization nurtures performers of different ages.

VIBGYOR is dedicated to provide opportunities for complete personality development of the Alumni. To continue with its efforts, VIBGYOR has created a platform through which we as a group are looking at delivering world class services to the IITD Alumni, be it any recreation activity or a team building exercises.

The Dance Workshop HUM TUM will consist of :

Forms of Dances : SALSA & WALTZ.

Venue: ISC Room , Students' Activity Center (SAC), IIT Delhi

No. of People : Minimum 5 couples, Maximum 10 couples

Dates and Timings : to be decided as per mutual convenience. Tentative start 20th Oct

CHARGES : We have 2 options:

A. 8 Days Workshop (12 hrs): Further divided into: Two Days / Week and 1.5 Hrs per class.

Charges: 2, 000 per couple for the whole session.

B. 15 Days Workshop (22.5 hrs): Further Divided into: Three Days / Week and 1.5 Hr per class. Charges: 3,500 per couple for the whole session.

Registration is on but would be closed as soon as the first batch is complete - so you need to hurry.

Best Regards,

Deepti Mehra Chandra K Jain
Manager – Corporate Relations EC Member
VIBGYOR – Discover Ur Own Color. IITD Alumni Association

Mobile No. 98113 10135 93124 39464

For queries write at roosi.at.vibgyor@gmail.com

3. Prof. R.S.Agarwal Awarded

Prof. R.S.Agarwal has received the “Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award-Best of the Best” for his Technical Leadership in Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning and in recognition of the most exceptional global contributions in the first two decaded of the Montreal Protocol. The award was presented to him by United States of America, environment Protection agency on September 19, 2007 in Montreal Canada at the occasion of 20^th anniversary of Montreal Protocol. He also received the "Montreal Protocol Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) Champions Award" in recognition of extraordinary service to

the Parties to the Montreal Protocol and the global effort to protect the ozone layer. This award was presented to him by United National Environment Programme (UNEP) on September 20, 2007 in Montreal, Canada on the substances that deplete the ozone layer.

4. Pan IIT 2008 in Chennai

My dear fraternity brothers from IITs,

I am V.Varadarajan of 1966 batch B.Tech Mechanical from IITM.

The current secretary PS Ramanathan of IITMadras alumni association has worked hard behind the scenes to get Chennai selected as the next venue for the paniit 2008 event. This also will coincide with the golden jubilee celebration of iitmadras starting from July 2008 extending to July 2009.

I volunteered to lead the participation activities for the forthcoming paniit 2008. This is being finalised for the 3rd week of December 2008. But before we do anything else we need about 200 active alumni preferably in Chennai, from all iits to take ownership for this event and give this event a direction to make this a success.

Mr. Santhanam an alumnus of IITM has kindly agreed to chair this event. We had couple of gatherings to brain storm on what and how to go about this.

A few core activities have been identified. Some of them are to chart a program for the 3 day function, organizing the venue. Marketing and PR, entertainment, and participation etc. Now we need to populate these activities with volunteers to take this forward. We like to have at least one from each iits in these committees.

All those interested in this are requested to reply with the activity you interested in. We will get you included in a committee of your choice wherever possible. Those who have attended the earlier conferences may have realized what a great opportunity this is to bring the alumni together.

I am sure you have all experienced greater friendship develop, when we take on a project like this and complete it a team. You are welcome to send this note to any one who you know will be interested in participating.

Please do respond.

raj

9381031380

raj_varadarajan@yahoo.com

5. Indian Angels Network

Dear Alumni,

Indian Angels Network (earlier called Band of Angels) wishes to associate with IIT Delhi Alumni Association and help prospective entrepreneurs to carry forward their ideas.

You may peruse the details in the website (http://www.indianangelnetwork.com/) and forward your comments.

IIT Delhi Alumni Association

1. Felicitation Function for IIT Delhi Distinguished Alumni Award for the year 2007

IITDAA Distinguished Alumni felicitation function was held on 10^th August 2007 at Vishwakarma Bhawan, IIT Delhi for felicitating the awardees of the Distinguished Alumni Awards & the Distinguished Alumni Service Awards for the year 2007. Prof. V. S. Ramamurthy, Chairman, BOG, IITD & Patron, IITDAA and Prof. Surendra Prasad, Director, IITD & Chairman, IITDAA felicitated the awardees. The event was a grand success and was well attended. Messages of appreciations were also received from the awardees.

IITDAA recognizes the outstanding contributions made by an alumnus of IIT Delhi through their achievements and brought glory to the name of the Institute.

IIT Delhi Distinguished Alumni Awardees for the year 2007:

1. Mr. Sanjay Khosla, ( B.Tech., Elect - 1973)

Executive Vice President & President, International Kraft Foods, USA

2. Prof. Mohit Randeria, (B.Tech, Elect- 1980)

Physics Department, Ohio State University, USA

3. Dr. Rajiv Laroia, (B. Tech, Elect - 1985)

Technology Chief, Qualcomm Flarion Technologies Route, USA

IIT Delhi Distinguished Alumni Service Awardees for the year 2007:

1. Mr. Lalit Mohan Mehra, (B. Tech., Mech - 1966)

CEO, Widramal Sales Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

2. Mr. Sandeep Tyagi, (B.Tech. CS&E,. -1990)

Founder & MD, Inductis, USA

Mr. Sanjay Khosla

Mr. Sanjay Khosla received his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1973. He completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University in 1998.

Mr. Sanjay Khosla is presently President, Kraft International of Kraft Foods, Inc., based in Chicago, USA.

Shortly after graduation, Khosla started his career in sales with Philips India, paving his way to a successful track record in running global businesses and building brands. Mr. Khosla joined Kraft from a successful career at Fonterra Co-operative Group, one of the world’s largest diary companies and New Zealand’s largest multinational company. At Fonterra, Khosla was Managing Director and led the company’s USD 3 billion consumer and foodservice business where, in 3 years, he orchestrated a business turnaround. Prior to Kraft and Fonterra, Khosla enjoyed a successful international career with Unilever for 27 years. There, he served in positions of increasing responsibility culminating in his role as Senior Vice President, Global Beverages and Chairman of Unilever’s USD 4 billion beverages category based in Holland. He orchestrated the excellent growth of Liption worldwide through the “Paint the World Yellow with Lipton” business program.

Described as a visionary, a change agent, an institution builder and a global professional, Mr. Khosla has taught courses at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland and Columbia University in New York on managing international brands and business. In 1998, he was named “Marketing Superstart” by the prominent US marketing industry publication advertising age. He serves on the Board of Directors of NIIT, India’s leader in IT enabled education.

Prof. Mohit Randeria

Prof. Mohit Randeria received his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1980. He obtained M.S. Degree from the California Institute of Technology, USA in 1982 and Ph.D. Degree from Cornell University, USA in 1987.

Prof. Mohit Randeria is presently Professor of Physics at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Prof. Randeria started his academic career as an Assistant Professor of Physics at SUNY Stony Brook in 1989, after a few years of post-doctoral work at Cornell and Illinois. He then joined the Argonne National Lab in Illinois as a Staff Scientist in the Materials Science Division, and after four years there, resumed his academic career at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (FIFT), Mumbai in 1995. He spent nine years in the Theoretical Physics Department at TIFR as Reader, Associate Professor, and Professor. Since 2004, he has been a Professor of Physics at Ohio State.

Prof. Randeria is an acknowledged expert in the area of Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics. His research interests are focused, at present, on high temperature superconductivity, strongly correlated systems, and ultra-cold atomic gases. Prof. Randeria is the author of over hundred research papers in Condensed Matter Physics. He is the recipient of a prize in Condensed Matter Physics, awarded in honour of Nobel Laureate Phillip Anderson by the International Center of Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy in 2002. He ahs also been awarded the Swarnajayanti Fellowship in 1998, the B.M. Birla Science prize in 1999, the S.S. Bhatnagar Award in 2002, and the George A. Miller Visiting Professorship at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2002-2003.

Dr. Rajiv Laroia

Dr. Rajiv Laroia received his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1985. He obtained Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park in 1992.

Dr. Laroia is presently Senior Vice President of Technology at Qualcomm, USA.

Dr. Laroia joined Siemens Research Labs in Munich, Germany after graduating from IIT Delhi. In 1992, he joined AT&T Bell Labs after obtaining his Ph.D. in 2000, Dr. Laroia founded Flarion Technologies, a venture backed company to develop and commercialize a novel all-IP mobile wireless broadband technology. He served as the CTO of Flarion and in that role provided the vision and led the development of technology and products for the company. In 2006 Flarion was acquired by the wireless technology giant Qualcomm, where he currently serves as Senior Vice Present (Technology).

Dr. Laroia is one of the world’s leading researchers and innovators in the field of communication. He holds more than 50 patents and has more than 100 others pending. His early research focused on wire-line communication. He has significant technology contributions to V.34 and V.90 International Standards for sending data over telephone lines. The technology he invented is used in virtually all dial-up modems in the world.

Since 1997, Dr. Laroia has been working in the filed of mobile wireless communication. The technology he and his team developed at Flarion is now incorporated in all three major next generation international wireless standards UMTS LTE, UMB and Wimax. Dr. Laroia has won numerous industry awards. In 2006 he was inducted to the to the Innovation hall of Fame at the University of Maryland. He is a fellow of the IEEE.

Mr. Lalit Mehra

Mr. Lalit Mehra received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1966 with a Gold Medal as the best all rounder student and a Silver Medal for having stood first in the Mechanical Engineering Department

Mr. Mehra is presently CEO, Widramal Sales Pvt, Ltd. In New Delhi.

Professionally he specialised in the sale of equipment and material and know-how for the wire and cable industry through his own company. He was associated with the Alumni Association and Senate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and also served on a panel of the PHD Chamber of Commerce

Lalit is Chairman of the Tara Vati Ram Gopal Mehra Foundation, which provides medical assistance and scholarships to the needy; operates two Homeopathic Dispensaries in New Delhi and runs a fully equipped out patient Medical Centre in East Delhi. The Medical Centre and the Mobile clinic attached to the Centre serve about 250 patients every day. He is Secretary of the Nirmal Shiksha Kendra, which, fully funded by the Tara Vati Ram Gopal Mehra Foundation, runs a school in New Delhi with a strength of about 350 Children, from the underprivileged sections of society, who pay no fees. The same establishment also offered vocational training courses to help increase the income generating capability of participants till the time L&DO felt this was a misuse of the premises. While he was Director of the Shanker Lal Memorial Education Foundation he was involved in establishing the Alwar Public School at Alwar in North India.

Having joined the Rotary Club of Delhi South in 1969-70 he served his Club and District in various capacities and led the Group Study Exchange team to District 676 in Tennessee, U.S.A. before serving as Governor of District 3010 in 1984-85. During 1984-85 he was the Chairman of the Rotary News Trust, which publishes Rotary’s regional magazines. He has the distinction of having trained incoming District governors of Rotary. As Chairman of THE POLIOPLUS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE for India, Sri Lanka and Nepal during 1986-90 and, later, Vice-Chairman of the NATIONAL POLIOPLUS IMMUNISATION COMMITTEE, he spearheaded the movement to eradicate Polio. He set up Rotary Foundation (India) and was its Founder Secretary.

Mr. Lalit Mehra has taken keen interest in the growth of his Alma Mater. He established the Tara Vati Ram Gopal Mehra Foundation Scholarship for a needy deserving student at IIT Delhi in 1967 immediately after his graduation. He has been instrumental in setting up the Mehra Chair Professorship in Design & Manufacturing Technologies. He has also contributed towards improvement in hostel infrastructure as well as to the setting up of the Pearl Award (Batches 1965 to 1969). He has also instituted the Dr. P.L. Kapur Memorial Award in the Department of Physics. He played a significant role in the formation of the IITD Alumni Association and especially the concept of automatic membership of every graduating student through the IIT fee structure.

While at the IIT, he played a leading role in the establishment of several Extra Curricular Activities – notably the student publications; the Film club; the free discussion group etc. – and was the first General Secretary of the ECA – the forerunner of today’s student organizations

Mr. Sandeep Tyagi

Mr. Sandeep Tyagi received his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from IIT, Delhi in 1990. He completed his MBA from Columbia Business School, New York, NY in 1994.

Mr. Sandeep Tyagi is presently Vice President and Head of Transformation Services, EXL Service. He is also the Founder and Managing Principal of Management Consulting and Outsourcing firm –Inductis, which is now a part of EXL Service. He has been responsible for setting the firm’s direction, sustaining a winning culture and developing new business opportunities since the year 2000. Inductis, since then, with its unique mix of world-class business consulting and state-of-the-science analytical capabilities & infrastructure has been helping diversified financial services companies in the areas of marketing optimization and risk management.

Mr. Sandeep Tyagi has been advising Fortune 100 clients and executives at leading companies about high-end analytics, outsourcing, marketing strategy and technology for more than a decade. Prior to founding Inductis, he was partner at the Mitchell Madison Group (MMG), an eminent global strategy consulting firm. He was the leader of MMG’s Pricing and Product Design Practice and co-leader of the eCommerce Practice.

Mr. Sandeep Tyagi is Charter Member of TiE, an organization focused on nurturing entrepreneurship and a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Mr. Tyagi has been named a 2006 Forty Under 40 Award recipient in New Jersey.

Mr. Sandeep Tyagi is an active member of IIT Delhi alumni. He has served as a Vice Chairman and Board Member of IIT Delhi Excellence Foundation—an organization that works to support the development of IIT Delhi into a world-class institution.

Mr. Sandeep Tyagi is based in New Delhi, where he lives with his wife, Anupama, and two children Anand and Khushi.

2. Convocation 2007

Convocation 2007

The 38th Annual Convocation of the Institute was held on Saturday, the August 11, 2007 at 9.00 A.M. in the Dogra Hall. Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, was the Chief Guest and he delivered the Convocation Address. Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Delhi presided over the function. A report on the Institute's major activities and achievements

made since last convocation, was presented by the Director, Prof. Surendra Prasad.

At this convocation 1380 students were awarded Ph.D., M.Tech., MBA, DIIT, M.Sc., M.Des., M.S.(Res.) and B.Tech. Degrees. Of these 911 students received post-graduate and 469 undergraduate degrees as per following details:

Degrees Awarded

B.Tech. 357

M.Sc. 70

D.I.I.T. 18

5-year Integrated M.Tech. in Maths.& Computing 26

5-year Dual Deg. Prog. (M.Tech. & B.Tech.) 86

M.Tech. 603

M.Des. 20

M.S. (Research) 5

M.B.A. 55

Ph.D. 140

Total 1380

In addition, 84 of the graduating students received the Awards/Medals/Cash Prizes for their special achievements.

This year's President's Gold Medal and Director's Gold Medal were awarded to Rahul Garg and Shashwat Sehgal, both from Computer Science & Engineering, respectively.

At this convocation, the Institute also conferred the Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) on Prof. U.R. Rao, Chairman of the Governing Council of Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad and an internationally renowned space scientist who has made original contributions to the development of space technology and its extensive application to communications and remote sensing of natural resources.

This year's Distinguished Alumni Awards were conferred on Mr. Sanjay Khosla - a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 1973 batch student and presently President, Kraft International of Kraft Foods, Inc., Chicago; Prof. Mohit Randeria - a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, 1980 batch student and presently, Professor of Physics, Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio; and Dr. Rajiv Laroia - a B.Tech. Electrical Engineering 1985 batch student and presently, Senior Vice President of Technology at Qualcomm, USA in recognition of their outstanding contributions made by them in their respective areas/fields.

The Institute also conferred the Distinguished Alumni Service Award on Mr. Lalit Mehra - a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 1966 batch student and presently, Chairman of Tara Vati Ram Gopal Mehra Foundation and Mr. Sandeep Tyagi - a B.Tech. in Computer Science 1990 batch student and presently, Vice-President, and Head of Transformation Services, EXL Service. In recognition of their significant efforts and contributions made by them for the development and progress of the Institute.

Delivering the convocation address, Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia stated that this institution has built an Indian brand name which is recognised around the world. The IITs stand out as outstanding examples of institutions providing top quality engineering education at the undergraduate level, not only in India but around the world figuring regularly in global lists of the top 200 universities. Shri Ahluwalia added that you are fortunate to be entering your working life at a time when India seems well on the way to occupying her rightful place in the world. This transformation, which has now begun, will play itself out over the next two or three decades. Your generation will benefit from it enormously. I have no doubt you will see much more rapid

change than our generation did, and you will find it both exciting and challenging. The first is pace of growth, the second pace of technology change, and the third globalisation. The three are closely interrelated and mutually reinforcing. As far as pace of growth is concerned, the economy is growing at about 9% and with the right economic policies we can maintain that growth rate, and perhaps even improve upon it, over the next twenty years. With population growing more slowly at 1.5% and also decelerating, it means our per capita income will grow at 7.5% or a little more. At that rate, per capita income will double in 9 years, he said. The second reason for rapid change is that technology is changing much faster. That is certainly true in the area of information and communication technology. The IT and communications revolution has changed the way people organise their lives and their businesses. It has created new businesses which could

not exist earlier. And yet, it is remarkable how recently and rapidly this has happened.

In his address, he also mentioned that the Indian educational system is at cross roads. I look at it as the age-old conflict of quantity versus quality. With a billion plus population with more than one fifth of them in an age group to be educated, quantity is a social responsibility. On the other hand, in the globalized world of today on the threshold of a knowledge era, quality education is a necessity. The challenge is on reconciling quantity with quality. The challenge is not only to the educators but to all- the government, the ducationists and the community as a whole.

Welcoming the Chief Guest, Prof. Ramamurthy stated that Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission and a well known economist of international standing, has been intimately connected with the Indian economy for nearly three decades. Resurgent India will

remember him as the midwife of the Indian economic reforms of the nineties that laid the foundation stone for what we are seeing in the marketplace today.

On this occation, Prof. Surendra Prasad, Director, presented a brief report and highlighted the activities, achievements and future plans of the Institute. Prof. Prasad informed that in a recent survey conducted by the INDIA TODAY, IIT Delhi was ranked at No. 2 among the top engineering colleges in India. He stated that IIT Delhi is committed to provide excellent human resource to meet national needs and global expectations. It is a unique institution and a dream destination for those who wish to be leaders in the technology areas and management. IIT Delhi is internationally recognised for delivering excellent education at UG level. It is our constant endeavour to do well in carrying out innovative research & development activities as well.

Appreciating the efforts and contributions made by its alumni, he stated that our alumni have extended significant support to the Institute for its academic and research programmes by way of instituting chairs in various fields at the Institute. As on date, 30 Chairs are in operation at the Institute. The Institute has been actively involved in collaborative programmes with national and international organizations/ universities to remain at the forefront in scientific and technological development and to share the knowledge for mutual benefits. IIT Delhi has currently 49 MoUs/Agreements with Foreign Institutions/Organizations and 37 MoUs/ Agreements with Indian Institutions/Organizations. The main objectives of collaboration include exchange of students and faculty, joint research, and fellowships for training and research at doctoral and post-doctoral levels, he said. Recognising the efforts and contributions made by the faculty

of the institute, he said, the quality of an academic institution largely depends on the faculty. Our Faculty is one of the finest in the country and is recognized internationally for their quality of research. They contribute a lot for the development of the nation by being associated with a large number of decisionmaking bodies in providing advice on policy matters and technical issues. Many of our faculty members serve on the editorial Boards of reputed journals, review papers for publications, serve on committees for recruitment of professionals, and are on the Boards of many institutions and organizations. Several faculty members have been bestowed with honours/awards and elected as fellows of several professional national/international bodies. Our academic programmes cover a wide range of science and engineering disciplines. In B.Tech. Programmes, for which the entry is through the Joint Entrance Examination, we have steadily increased our intake and during the year 2006-2007, 2265 UG students were on roll. The enrolment of postgraduate students during the year 2006-2007 was 2666. These figures

include 767 women students. There were 20 foreign students from 9 countries pursuing undergraduate/postgraduate education at the Institute. In order to make IIT Delhi more

international in character and to make better use of international intellectual resources, we are constantly working towards increasing the strength of international students and faculty in the campus, he said.

He informed the gathering that in order to motivate the students, the Institute has instituted a scheme for grant of partial financial assistance to Ph.D., M.Tech., M.Des., M.S. (R) and MBA students and post-doctoral fellows working in various projects for attending international conferences. Under this scheme, a grant of Rs.20,000/- is given to the selected student as partial financial assistance and during the year, a total of 46 students have been given this grant. It is proposed to increase this number to 80 during the current year. With regard to the sponsored research and consultancy activities of the Institute, he reported that the Institute accords importance to research and development projects sponsored by various agencies and industry. During the year 92 Sponsored Research Projects with a total funding of Rs. 38.82 crores were undertaken. Consultancy assignments worth Rs. 16.55 crores were undertaken at the Institute during the year. These include 816 Consultancy Jobs worth Rs. 12.71 crores undertaken by

IRD, 45 Technology Development Projects / Contract Research Projects worth Rs. 3.26 crores undertaken by FITT and 15 HRD Programmes with a value of Rs. 57.56 lacs organized by FITT. He further added that to remain in the forefront on the scientific and technology development and to share the experience and knowledge, the Institute is actively involved in colla-borative programmes with international organizations/universities. A large number of collaborative Research Projects are under operation with Institutes/Organisations of Belgium, European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and USA. Major research project activities have also been undertaken in the areas of national importance. Emphasising the need for practical training of students and later their placement, he said “Training & Placement is an important activity of the Institute. The T&P Unit is mainly

responsible for arranging practical training of the undergraduate students to meet their degree requirement and to provide world class job opportunities to undergraduate and postgraduate students after graduation for suitable jobs in the industry and various private and public sector organizations. During the year under report, the T&P Unit invited Senior Executives of major industries / organizations to give preplacement talks to the students at the Campus which helped them acquire better knowledge about various organizations prior to the commencement of campus interviews. During the report period, 275 campus / local interviews were organized as a result of which 873 students were placed.” One of the important tasks taken up by us at IIT Delhi in the last one year was to set up clear goals for taking the Institute to the next higher level in the next 5 years, together with a road-map to meet these goals. The entire Institute, and the Deans and Deputy Directors have collectively participated in this effort and we are determined that through these efforts, IIT Delhi will make a significant movement towards becoming a world-class Institution of higher education and research. As part of this process, some of the new initiatives taken include the setting up of a School of Biosciences, a facility for nano-fabrication and a facility for micro-engineering and manufacturing, he said.

1. NAGME 07.

Dear Friends

We are pleased to invite you and your family to

NAGME 07

The alumni musical evening on

Saturday, 17 November, 2007 at Dogra Hall, IIT Delhi

The programme is as follows:

5.15 pm: Tea & Snacks

5.45 pm : Songs by the children of Alumni

6:30 pm : NAGME O7

8:30 pm onwards: Dinner

The Team putting together this event has been working very hard. IITDAA is looking for new talent to perform on stage. The alumni, their spouses and kids are welcome to participate

The rehearsals are planned on 28.10.07 & 4.11.07 from 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm at Music Room, RCA. So, please hurry and send your entries right away

Kindly contact Alumni Office or Mr. Ashok Gaur: 98102 56063 or Mr. Alok Sahdev : 98101 78356

We are confident that there will be some artist from everyone’s time at IIT and this musical evening will jog their fond memories.

A number of local & outstation alumni will be coming to IIT Delhi especially to perform at this event. We seek your attendance in large numbers to make this a truly memorable evening. We are sure you will have a great time at the musical evening.

Kindly circulate this invite to all your alumni friends.

Registrations may be sent to:

IIT Delhi Alumni Association
Nalanda House, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110 016
Tel: 2686 8523/2659 7178/2659 6953, Fax: 2651 4177
E-mail:office@iitdalumni.com , Website:http://www.iitdalumni.com
P.S. You may have an email address yourname@iitdalumni.com from http://iitdalumni.in/signup.cfm

2. Reunion balle balle!

Dear Friends

IITD Batch of 1979 is celebrating Reuion Balle balle! on November 3, 2007.

We are planning our annual batch reunion on Sat November 3. We will meet over cocktails & Dinner. Just wanted to give you advance notice. While we make the bookings, you block your calendar and make your travel plans. I know Anil Miglani will be visiting Delhi on these days! Just mail in your confirmations! The organizing mandli of Vibhas, Deepak, Vipul, Manjul and yours ruly are awaiting them!

See you soon!

Kindly send your confirmation @ Niraj Davar, nirajdavar@hotmail.com or AA Office: office@iitdalumni.com

3. IIT Alumni Japan Conference.

India-Japan Partnership - New Global and Strategic Perspectives.

Tokyo, Nov. 15th-17th 2007.

Come discover Japan with friends and family and explore the land of the bullet trains, Pokemon and geisha.

Take the early lead to connect with the huge and fast unfolding potential in India-Japan business, cultural and academic relations.

Discover why it is being hailed as the most important bilateral relationship in the world by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

India-Japan relations have taken an unprecedented new momentum across a wide spectrum of field such as Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Energy, Academics, Geo- Politics, Knowledge Economy and Financial Services. 2007 is celebrated as India-Japan Friendship Year.

Bringing together strategic partners on this historical revival of relationship, IIT Alumni Association Japan brings to you the first IIT conference in Japan. In support from and partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry, IBEF, Japan India Partnership Forum, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japan India Business Cooperation Committee, JETRO, Indian Embassy, Indo-Japan Association and Keio University, the conference offers excellent opportunity to connect with leaders, partners and friends.

We invite you to join this phenomenal convergence under the beautiful autumn sky of Tokyo this November.

Visit: http://www.IITJapan.org

Please feel free to forward to other interested friends, alumni and other guests alike, who may benefit or enjoy this occasion.

Sanjeev Sinha,

President, IIT Alumni Association Japan.

4. Dhamaka Tees Saal Baad...#3

IITD batch of 1977 is celebrating Dhamaka Tees Sall Baad…..#3

Please do call around and get other classmates to join...Other news: the advance was paid a few days back and the program stands confirmed for the evening of Saturday 15th Dec at the Trafalgar Bar at Tivoli Gardens...The agreed per head cost is 1200/=

Kindly send your confirmation @ Rohit, rhans2001@yahoo.com or Pradeep Jolly pradeepjolly@hotmail.com

5. Class of 1983 Reunion

Dear Friends,

A Silver Jubilee Reunion comes once in a lifetime, and for the batch of '83, this is the year when we will come together again. This will be the opportunity to relive the five years of our youth - our formative years - our glorious past. We will not get another chance to meet so many of our batch-mates who were once an indivisible part of our lives. We hope to meet again the many friends of yesteryears and hope to recognize them after 25 years have gone by.

As communicated earlier, the Silver Jubilee Event is being held from the 22-25 December this year, 2007. All 1983 graduates, PGs (BTech, MS, MTech, PhDs, etc) are invited along with their families.

Families are an integral part of this event - they have to see what we have been talking to them about - with their own eyes. You can get your children and spouse to walk the corridors of your hostel and meet with the profs - specially the ones from whom you once kept a long distance. You can take time out to explore the examination halls where you once spent time looking at the ceiling or sideways since the answers to confounding questions were almost always found on other people's scribble sheets. You can do almost whatever you want back at IITD

Please pull in all those with whom you are in touch, help them make up their minds. We need to make the best of this opportunity. The earlier batches enjoyed every bit of their bash and wanted more. Come and let's make this the best bash of our lives.

Most of the details have already been worked out and the program is already sent to you. However, suggestions/ ideas are welcome for any minor changes in the schedule/ events.

For more details contact to:

Shashi Munjal
Symphony International
T 4/3 DLF Phase III
Gurgaon-122002
INDIA
Tel +91-124-4060699
Fax +91-124-4060799
Mobile +91-9818679079
Email1 shashi@symphony-international.com
Email2 symphonyinternational@airtelbroadbnd.in

6. Get together of IITD 1966 & 1967 batches

X’clusive ’66 / ’67 batch (VINDYACHALs & SHIVALIKs) get together

We are now planning to have a get together (with families-all generations included) exclusively of those who have lived & blossomed together at the two hostels of the period – SHIVALIK & VINDHYACHAL during the years 1961 – 1967.

We will try to locate & invite the faculty of those years. Any one in touch with them (Prof Moore, Indrasen, Jha, Gulati, Subhash etc), please inform their contact details.

As during x-mas period (25 Dec-1^st Jan) most of us can travel to Delhi, the day/date proposed is Saturday 29^th Dec’07.

If you are in touch with any alumnus of 66 & 67 batches. Please forward this mail (with cc to IITDAA) to inform us their contact details.

Please respond confirming your participation or offering a suggestion to

S.K.BHATIA (’66 Mech) at

skbhatia.indconsult@hotmail.com

mob: +919810076070