IISc centennial

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), my host (and our home) during this sabbatical, was founded in 1909 by J. N. Tata. Every year, on the occasion of his birthday, the Institute celebrates “Founder’s Day”. This year was especially notable. See blog at https://davidkotz.org/2009/03/03/iisc-founders-day/.

IISc Founder's Day celebration; thousands of potted plants were on display.
IISc Founder's Day celebration; Tata’s statue was garlanded.
IISc Founder's Day celebration; department heads place wreaths at the foot of the statue of IISc founder Tata.
IISc Founder's Day celebration; the Director (in blue) tries to appease an angry atendee.