BITS loses it's two gems

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