Alma Matters

Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair - On Championing Chandrayaan-3, India’s Lasting Lunar Legacy
Oct 20, 2023

Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair - On Championing Chandrayaan-3, India’s Lasting Lunar Legacy

A visionary scientist whose journey reads like a tale of boundless determination, earnest, and stellar accomplishments, Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair, an alumnus of IIT Madras, epitomizes an unwavering pursuit of knowledge, leading him to go light years beyond his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras in 2011.

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An Odyssey to Lunar Triumph - Dr.S.Sunil Kumar
Oct 20, 2023

An Odyssey to Lunar Triumph - Dr.S.Sunil Kumar

The late evening of 23rd August 2023 is etched in the memory of every Indian as a day of great pride as Chandrayaan-III lander “Pragyan” made a soft touchdown on the lunar surface.

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Cherished Memories - A few words from the IITM alumni who were part of the Chandrayaan-3 team
Oct 20, 2023

Cherished Memories - A few words from the IITM alumni who were part of the Chandrayaan-3 team

“The moment I entered the campus of IIT M, cherished memories flashed in my mind. I enjoyed life here with my friends: Cycling with them in this lush green campus and seeing movies in the open-air theatre every Saturday evening after a sumptuous dinner at Tapti hostel.."

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From Campus to Cosmos - Celebrating IITM Alumni Who Have Contributed to the Historic Chandrayaan-3
Oct 20, 2023

From Campus to Cosmos - Celebrating IITM Alumni Who Have Contributed to the Historic Chandrayaan-3

The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 is one of the most defining moments in world history. In order to honour IIT Madras’ alumni who have contributed to this extraordinary mission, the institute organized an exclusive felicitation ceremony, ‘Over the Moon with Team Chandrayaan-3’ on 8th October 2023.

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Writing, for the sheer joy of it
Sep 11, 2023

Writing, for the sheer joy of it

What is it about writing that excites me? It starts with being excited about reading. I imbibed that spirit at a very young age from my parents and my elder sister, who were all voracious readers of pop fiction.

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"When I(IT)'m 64..."
Sep 11, 2023

"When I(IT)'m 64..."

IIT Madras celebrated its 64th Foundation Day on 20th April 2023 with students, faculty, teaching and non-teaching staff on campus. The occasion was commemorated all over the world by alumni, celebrating their cherished friendships and moments at IIT Madras.

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