Dear NITC Alumni Community,
It gives me immense joy to know that the NIT Calicut Alumni Association is bringing out the inaugural issue of Kattangal Chimes, a digital magazine envisioned to connect, engage, and inspire our ever-growing alumni community. The very title of this magazine evokes the spirit of Kattangal, the place where countless young minds have been nurtured and shaped into professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders across the globe.
The story of NIT Calicut is incomplete without acknowledging the remarkable role played by our alumni. Over the decades, you have carried the values of this Institute into diverse domains—academia, industry, research, governance, and social service—where your achievements continue to bring pride and recognition to your alma mater. Each success story of our alumni serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative potential of education and the shared responsibility we carry towards society.
As the Institute marches forward with renewed commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and global engagement, we look to our alumni not only as torchbearers of our legacy but also as vital partners in shaping our future. Your support, whether through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, industry collaborations, or philanthropic contributions, has already created a lasting impact on generations of students. I sincerely encourage you to continue this invaluable engagement and join hands with us in building NIT Calicut into a globally recognised centre of learning, innovation, and societal transformation.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to NITCAA for conceptualising Kattangal Chimes, which I am certain will serve as a dynamic platform to celebrate alumni achievements, foster dialogue, and strengthen our bonds across continents. I congratulate the editorial team for their dedication and vision, and I offer my best wishes for the magazine’s resonating success.
May Kattangal Chimes become not just a magazine, but a living testament to the spirit of belonging, collaboration, and excellence that defines the NIT Calicut family.
Prof. Dr Prasad Krishna,
D.Eng. (University of Michigan)
Director NIT Calicut