Alma Matters

Gratitude in Action: A Petrophysicist's Journey of Return
Feb 26, 2026

Gratitude in Action: A Petrophysicist's Journey of Return

Gratitude, for Mr. Raghu Ramamoorthy, is not just an emotion; it is a way of seeing the world. Every success,

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Passing Forward What Alma Mater Gave
Feb 26, 2026

Passing Forward What Alma Mater Gave

For Mr. Kesava Rao Kaza, giving back to IIT Madras was never a sudden impulse;

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When IIT Queues Taught Mr. Deepak Jayaraman to Play Beyond the Pitch
Jan 29, 2026

When IIT Queues Taught Mr. Deepak Jayaraman to Play Beyond the Pitch

Imagine a Saturday morning at IIT Madras, pre-smartphone era. A civics professor nicknamed "Unit Vector" is signing COT (Consent of Teacher) forms at 9 am the next day and rumour has it that he is generous with his S grades.

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The History of Mardi Gras
Jan 29, 2026

The History of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras 1974 transformed the idea of a college festival, and was the defining moment for our class.

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Fireside Chat with Mr. Prem Watsa - A Celebration of Leadership, Legacy and Community
Jan 29, 2026

Fireside Chat with Mr. Prem Watsa - A Celebration of Leadership, Legacy and Community

On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Canadian Friends of IITM (CFIITM) hosted an inspiring Fireside Chat with Mr. Prem Watsa, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., at the University of Toronto Faculty Club.

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EVOLUTION OF OAT MOVIE SCREENINGS
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.

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