IITBHF and IITBAA (http://www.iitbombay.org)

A WARM THANKS!!

Hi Folks,

A warm thanks to all who could show up for the Freshies Nite. To inform the others, approx. 30 ex-IITBians appeared with a good representation from across the batches (1971-2006). ‘Bravo!’ for that!! We are sure you had a gala time – showed on the faces!

Alumni from companies like Google, Yahoo!, Ness, AOL, Citigroup, SAP, P&G, PwC , ON Semi, Proteans, Modelytics, Srishti, Think3, Arcot, Picsquare, Sycon, Kena Design and SportzVillage as well as the Lok Paritran folks (the political party started by IIT alumni) were present at the meeting.

We had some interesting conversations going across the group, some old pals catching up after *ages*, lots of networking and even discussions about how we could work with Lok Paritran.

We thank you again - and hope you had a good time! We enjoyed putting it together and meeting more alumni!

Upcoming events:

One day trek on July 14th (Saturday): Please mark your calendars for this. Leave at 7 am. Return by 7 pm. Not too stressful! :) Venue: TBD.

IITB Golden Jubilee OutReach Program on July 21st (Saturday): As you know, IITB will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee year - and as part of the overall program to engage with IITB Alumni, we will be having an OutReach program on July 21st (Saturday). This will be from 3 to 5 pm over hi-tea at a central venue in Bangalore. We will have several eminent IITB alumni as speakers. Stay tuned for a more detailed program note. Kindly mark your calendars for these 2 events. If you are interested in volunteering for any IITBAA activities, have ideas/preferences for the trek, or wish to initiate a new program to involve IITB alumni, please let us know by writing to team_bangalore@iitbombay.org

Cheers !!!

IITBAA Events Team

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Freshies Nite’ 07

Date: June 9th, Saturday
Time: 6:30 pm onwards
Location: Indijoes, Airport Road BYOB/D (Buy your own booze/dinner)

As the second event on this year’s calendar, the Bangalore Chapter is planning to organize the ‘Freshie’s Nite’ 07’ for IITB alumni new to the city. On an estimate, a given year normally welcomes atleast 100 new IITB alumni to Bangalore – and the Freshie’s Nite hopes to ease them within the city’s IITB alumni community and help them find their feet in the new setting.

With confirmations flowing in good numbers, the event promises to be ‘some’ gathering!! While we intend to strengthen old bonds, the intent is also to let junta share views with the IITB AA, to update people on current activities, and give all a chance to contribute while we plan for forthcoming activities.

Meanwhile, watch this space to keep your self in sync!

Contact
Sorabh [at] sportzvillage.com/9900131376
Saumil on saumil [at] sportzvillage.com/98860 04133

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Bangalore Chapter Meeting - September 10, 2005

Dear Alumnus,

Over the past two years, the IIT-B Alumni Association in Bangalore has been active, and apart from various fun activities - cricket matches, picnics, treks, etc. We have initiated and set-up a Village Knowledge Centre, a project of social relevance at Ittamadu, a village 40 km from Bangalore. This has been possible with the involvement of quite a few alumni and while there's still a lot to be done, our experience has been very encouraging.

The Bangalore Chapter of IITBAA had been meeting regularly every third Friday at the IAS Officers Association, but for the last couple of months, we've not been able to meet. However, a few of the alumni have been meeting to carry on the planned initiatives of the association, and we've seen fun activities courtesy Saumil and Sanjay Jain, and also made progress at Ittamadu.

We thought it's time to meet again, take stock of what's happening, and plan for future activities. November, the time of our Annual Get-together is also round the corner, and it's a good idea to start planning for that, too. While we realize the demand on your time, do make yourself free on Saturday, September 10th 2005, at 6.30 pm to meet at the IAS Officer's Association, Infantry Road (opposite Hotel Ashraya International).

Apart from planning for various future activities, let's also work towards creating stronger bonds among the alumni in Bangalore!!

We look forward to seeing you Saturday, 10th September 2005. Please confirm by return mail.

With regards

Ananth
Ashok
Samir

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Sunday Cricket Match - May 1, 2005

We had a great set of cricket matches yesterday! Here's an update for all those who missed out on the fun! :) Started off with a double-wicket tournament that had some great displays of all-round cricket and lots of minus 5's being scored! Sanjay Jain (H2) and Chaitanya Rajguru (H7) ended up treating all of us to a round of nimbu-pani that gave everyone the energy required to play another match.....H7 v/s rest of the world....and no prizes for guessing who won that one! A few freshies (2002 batch) did come and liven up the show towards the end!

Due to some great bowling and impressive batting, Ashok Raman's son - Akshay - was awarded the man of the match. Attached are pictures of the game, Akshay receiving Man of the match as well as the group of enthu iitians after a great game of cricket and of course, lots and lots of fun and laughter!

Upcoming IITB Alumni events in Bangalore:

June - Family camping
July - Family Picnic
August - Freshies Nite (Cultural)
Sept / Oct (post monsoon) - Trek
Nov - Annual Dinner

Hope to see you at the next IITBAA event!

Cheers!

Events Team
IITBAA Bangalore Chapter

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Watch Starts in action! Cricket Match Snaps

Photos from Sunday Cricket Match ...

IIT BOMBAY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
PROJECT- VILLAGE KNOWLEDGE CENTRE - ITTAMADU

Click here for a Powerpoint presentation on the project ...

IIT Bombay Alumni Association inaugurated its first village knowledge center on 16th April 2005 in a village called ITTAMADU, approx. 45 km. from Bangalore. The enthusiasm in the village was tremendous. The VKC was inaugurated by a school girl with tens of small children, hope in their eyes being present along with the local villagers and Panchayat members.

The center has a library with over 500 books and a reading facility to act as a source of learning and will empower the children and villagers with knowledge awareness. The center has been equipped with books and magazines for all ages and also has 2 computers, a printer, UPS, Web camera, scanner and other support facilities which should enable it to evolve into the nodal center for knowledge for the villagers.

The village Panchayat has provided a building to house the library and computers. Local village talent has been identified by the Panchayat to manage the library and also the village knowledge center while the cost of the infrastructure has been funded from internal resources of IITBAA, Bangalore Chapter.

Ittamadu VKC is the first among the four VKC’s that IITBAA is planning to establish. The architects of this initiative are Mr. PSV Ananthanarayana, Mr. Ashok Kamath, Mr. Samir Kumar, Mr. Srikant Rao, Mr. Paresh Vora, Mr. V.P. Baligar.

15 IITB alumni (including Mr. Sudhir Badami who flew in from Bombay) participated in the inauguration to reinforce their commitment on rural development projects and how such a center can bring about a change in villages.

The activities of these VKCs and their impact are limited only by the time alumni are willing to spend in this activity to bring in a significant difference in many lives.

IITBAA has plans to extend the success of this model to other villages in the state.

To participate in this noble cause, please contact : bangalore [at] iitbombay.org

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June Meeting - June 18, 2004

The Bangalore Monthly Meet of the IITB-Alumni Association will be held on Friday, June 18 at 6.30 PM at the IAS Officer's Association Hall, Infantry Road (Opposite Hotel Ashraya International ). During the last alumni meeting, there were members who expressed their intension to be associated with rural development activities. Shri. V.P. Baligar,IAS, Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Govt. of Karnataka would be happy to interact with the alumni in Bangalore to discuss on how to take the issue forward.

Dr.P.J. Dilip Kumar, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Government of karnataka will talk on "Into Nandadevi Sanctuary".

Chai and samosas on the house.

Look forward to seeing you.

Bangalore Team - IITB Alumni Association

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Announcing "IIT Bombay Alumni CrickFest" in Bangalore on Feb 22nd 2004 (Sunday) !!

How about a Inter-hostel Cricket Match?! .....Like old times! Remember the great inter-hostel rivalries, cheering squads and the fantastic gali-fights? Here's your chance to do that again (well...atleast, some parts of it!)

IITBombay Alumni Association (Bangalore) is pleased to announce its inaugural inter-hostel cricket match - "IITBombay Alumni CrickFest" in Bangalore. Alumni from Hostels 1 to 5 will play against Alumni from Hostels 6 to 11 in a series of 10-over tennis-ball matches.

Venue: SportzVillage (#55/11B, 24th Main, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout, Bangalore 34 - near Koramangala). Please visit www.sportzvillage.com/contact.html for a map to the venue.

Time: 9:30 am to 2 pm.

So, come on over - and relive the old hostel rivalries! Come with your family! Throwball, basketball, mini-cricket for ladies and kids as well!" There will be Lunch & Refreshments included in the event. Nominal charges per person will be notified in our next mail. So folks, block your calendar for the cricket game on 22nd February 2004.

Please confirm your participation to Sanjay Jain (H3, 1983-87) (snjyjn [at] iitbombay.org) or Saumil Majmudar (H7, 89-93) (saumil [at] iitbombay.org). Volunteers interested in helping out with organising this event: Please contact Sanjay or Saumil. And do forward this invitation to other alumni you are in touch with.

Thanks!

IITB Alumni Association - Bangalore Team

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March meeting - March 19, 2004

An update on our February meeting. It was at the SportzVillage cricket field ( thanks Saumil ), a cricket match between Hostel 1-5 and Hostel 6-10. There were 32 participants and we all had a good time. We hope to see increased participation by the alumni in the refreshingly unique events being planned by Saumil and Sanjay. Particulars will be circulated shortly.

Our meeting for March is fixed for Friday the 19th.

Time: 6. 30 PM
Venue: IAS Officers Association Hall, Infantry Road, Bangalore (Opposite to Hotel Ashreya International).

At this meeting we have the pleasure of having Prof. H. Narayanan of Ele. Engg. speak to the alumni. We need to have your confirmation so that arrangements for refreshments can be made.

Send your confirmations to :

Anantha Narayana : ananth [at] maruthi-it.com
Ashok Kamath : Ashok.kamath [at] analog.com
Samir Kumar : Samir_kumar [at] acervc.co.in

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CRICKET FEST - February 22, 2004

Hi All,

CricketFest - a fine start by IITB AA Bangalore Chapter. Registration for the event was pretty good. We had 28 Alumni, some with their families show up. The event began at 10:00 AM and ended at 1:00 PM. Two teams were formed representing alumni from H-1 to H5 and H6 to H-10. The result: H6-10 defeated H1-5 by 2:0.

While the result was not important, the spirit of participation was more important. There was still spark in some of the alumni, but in the end, lack of practice had its effect telling on the body. Nevertheless, it was a great game and everyone enjoyed the 10 over tennis-ball matches.

A 16 members team to represent IITB AA Blr. chapter will be selected from this registration. We will very soon have an inter IIT AA (BLR) cricket matches. The team and the schedule of matches will be notified soon. Thanks to Saumil and Sanjay who took pains in organizing the event and the lunch at the Hyderabad House (Dhaba). The calendar of events envisaged for the coming months will be sent to you shortly. Do participate......

Snaps CRICKET FEST - 2004

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