(Ms. Nina Kar handing over a copy of her will to Director Chaudhuri)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Nina Kar, the cherished wife of the late esteemed faculty member, Prof. Subir Kar, on December 23, 2023. As we navigate this moment of loss, our hearts extend to the Kar family, enveloping them in the warmth of our deepest condolences.

Ms. Kar bequeathed her property (a flat in Powai) to IIT Bombay to set up the Prof. Subir Kar Chair Professorship in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Prof. Subir Kar was a very well-known researcher in fluid mechanics and was instrumental in setting up the Biomedical Engineering program at IIT Bombay. He was also an expert in Rabindra Sangeet. He expired in 2001.

Over the past few months, Ms. Kar’s act of generosity was matched by IIT Bombay’s extensive alumni community. During Ms. Kar’s challenging medical journey, our alumni community rallied around in full force even as their compassion and generosity shone brightly. Our alumni’s unwavering support not only provided solace in times of need but also became a poignant tribute to the enduring legacy of both Ms. Kar and Prof. Kar. Their collective impact on the Institute remains an indelible mark on its advancement.

As we reflect on this sombre occasion, let us collectively hold the Kar family in our thoughts and prayers, offering solace and strength. Your remarkable contributions, a testament to the strength of our community, exemplify the care that defines us and reinforces the bond that unites us all.

In honouring Ms. Nina Kar’s memory, we extend our heartfelt prayers for Sadgati to the departed soul. Om Shanti.