Alma Matters

Dec 17, 2025

EVOLUTION OF OAT MOVIE SCREENINGS

When you mention the Open Air Theatre (OAT), it stirs up so many nostalgic thoughts in the mind, even after over half a century since graduating from IIT Madras.

Oct 30, 2024

Warm Glow of Giving

Today, I learnt a new phrase - “warm glow of giving”. As a marketer working for my alma mater and being part of their fundraising team, I thought this was a beautiful term. It encompasses everything good about the act of giving. “Warm” and “glowing” and “giving”.

Nov 19, 2025

Seven Years to Glory and Beyond

While this is largely my personal account of the exploits of the very early IITM Hockey teams, many others have contributed to its finer details.

Nov 19, 2025

The Days That Were

Time flies, doesn’t it? We thrive in a world where we’re busy dreaming, chasing, and navigating along the human roller coaster. - By Ms. Prathyusha Deepak (2023/MBA/MS)

Nov 28, 2024

Class Gift: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

For many of us, IIT Madras is more than just an alma mater, it’s the foundation of countless memories and milestones. It’s where we found inspiration, formed lasting bonds, and shaped the dreams that guide us today.