Transcription: Interview with Animesh Basu (February 2012)

Interviewed by: Swathi Sengupta
Interview Place: Mr. Basu's residence, Kolkata
Interview Date: February 2012

 Table of Contents:

  • Joining IIMC as a stenographer.
  • Handling day-to-day affairs for the EDP office.
  • Memories of the move to Joka: a newly-dug out lake and the first buildings.
  • The floods of June 1978: the academic block becomes a shelter.
  • Violent politics on the street in the early 1970s: A view from Emerald Bower.
  • Tenure as an administrative officer: roles and responsibilities.
  • Memories of faculty members Baumgartel, Glenn Decamp, N. Krishnamurthy, And Chandy.
  • The challenges of being in personnel department.
  • Lasting ties and memories of the institute in retirement.

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