Making of an Architect

As the Chandigarh College of Architecture marks its golden jubilee this year, Nonika Singh takes a look at some of its celebrated alumni

A building has integrity, just as a man and just as seldom! It must be true to its own idea, have its own form, and serve its own purpose!



A view of the Chandigarh College of Architecture Photo: S Chandan

Teacher par excellence
Whatever position he held — of President or Ambassador — Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan remained a teacher all his life, writes Arun Kumar Sharma
A great philosopher, prolific writer, excellent`A0orator, voracious reader, wise statesman, dynamic diplomat, an able administrator and, above all, an educationist of extraordinary calibre, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5,1888 at a small place, Tiruttani, 40 miles to the north-west of Chennai.