Comments from Some Prominent Readers:

"Young Indian students who gain admission to IIT feel as though they have won the lottery. Indeed, a major element of IIT's success is the students' intense enthusiasm and resourcefulness. This book captures the mystique of the school by examining the institution itself, its esteemed place within Indian culture, and the considerable accomplishments of its graduates around the world." Elizabeth S. Weinreb, Columbia School of Journalism, and Former Associate-Producer CBS 60 Minutes show on IITs

" this Book chronicles the remarkable growth of IIT as a new form of higher education for India and the world... The authors have captured not only the international spirit that gave birth to the IIT movement, but also the critical voices of many graduates who are prominent among those now guiding science, technology and higher education in the twenty-first century.”  Professor Kim Patrick Sebaly, Kent State University, Ohio. Historian, PhD Dissertation on the IITs, University of Michigan

"Brand IIT in general has lagged behind the quality of the alumni, and it is time to correct this discrepancy. This private initiative by the authors to raise awareness of IIT and the incredible contributions made by its graduates is highly commendable and provides a ready resource to promote the PAN IIT movement globally... a keepsake coffee table book and a MUST have for every IIT alumni."  Rajat Gupta, Former Managing Director, McKinsey & Co, and Co-Chairman PAN IIT Organization

In the US and India Press: 

LITTLE INDIA. America's Largest Circulated Indian Newsmagazine. ..a picturesque and concisely written book... that showcases the historical, cultural background and development of the IITs...Book Review 

INDIAN LIFE & STYLE Magazine. Coffee Table Chronicles.  Inspired by the success of the CBS ' 60 minutes' show on IITs, the book is an executive summary of India's hi-tech education.. Richard Springer reports. Read  Page 1. Read Page 2.

INDIA WEST West Coast Launch of IIT Book Spotlights Women Alumni Read Article

THE INDIAN EXPRESS North American Edition,  Q&A With the Authors, Read Page 1 and Page 2 courtesy Indian Express www.iexpressusa.com

PRESS RELEASE Alcoa Chief Technical Office Among Top 25 'Indian Technical and Management Leaders'. Read Article

INDIA POST. A Tribute to IITs - the intellectual treasures of India. by NC Srirekha. Reproduced courtesy of India Post.   Read Article (Page 1) and Read Article (Page 2)

TIMES OF INDIA. Some Facts and a Little Masala. by Chidanand Rajghatta.  Read Article

(Below) Paul Fireman, Chairman and CEO of Reebok International was the Chief Guest at the Book launch event in New York. He recounted a story how in the early 1980s, Reebok and another unknown company in those days, Infosys, both struggling, young companies, helped launch each other - while Reebok gave Infosys its first major business contract, Infosys helped Reebok with an automated software which helped launch its European operations. Four of the founders of Infosys are IIT alumni. Photo Courtesy INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE December 2003.  www.indiatoday.com 

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(Below) One of IIT's most distinguished alumni Rajat Gupta, former Managing Director of McKinsey & Co. with Kathy Bushkin of the United Nations Foundation at the Book release event. Courtesy INDIAN EXPRESS North American Edition, Book Lauds IIT, India's Intellectual Treasures. Read Article