Venkapayya R. Desai, director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dharwad, has emphasised the need for students to study the ancient Indian science that has manifested in historical buildings, including temples and palaces.
He was delivering the keynote address at the 13th Graduation ceremony of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) in Dharwad on Saturday.
Prof. Desai elaborated on the tremendous knowledge hidden in India’s ancient traditions and gave several examples of engineering designs belonging to various time periods.
