There was a time when every Indian family had to have an engineer, and the honour was met with great pride. Now, a talk on how India became a country obsessed with the profession aims to open fresh new perspectives for listeners. History buffs can unite to understand how engineering and technology have played a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic conditions in modern India. The talk will also highlight why popular movies like Three Idiots showcase the profession as the benchmark to living a good life.

Aparajith Ramnath