K K Birla, the Chancellor of BITS Pilani and Dr. C R Mitra, the director of BITS for two decades (from 1969), are no more. Dr C R Mitra passed away on August 27th, 2008 while Dr. K K Birla expired on August 30th, 2008. Both were visionary leaders; ones who understood the importance of education and brought revolutionary changes in it. Education was made available to even poorest of the poor, and made relevant to the indian context by them.
We pray for their souls; may they rest in peace.
Dr. K K Birla
http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/NewsModule/detail_page.aspx?id=228
http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/condolence/condolence.pdf
http://www.rediff.com/money/2008/aug/30birla.htm
http://www.livemint.com/2008/08/30110518/KK-Birla-dies-at-90.html
Dr. C R Mitra
http://www.livemint.com/2008/08/30110518/KK-Birla-dies-at-90.html
http://www.pr-inside.com/former-bits-pilani-director-dr-cr-r775845.htm
http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/29/stories/2008082956181300.htm
http://www.prurgent.com/2008-08-28/pressrelease17522.htm
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