88th AS at IIT-Madras
Lighting of the ceremonial lamp_88th AS at IIT-Madras &
Dr Ratheesh Ravindran, Chairman, Organizing Committee, delivering welcome address_88th AS at IIT-Madras
Mr Sudipta Saha, President InCerS, delivering welcome address_88th AS at IIT-Madras.jpg
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Releasing of Souvenir 88th AS at IIT-Madras & Prof. N. V. Ravi Kumar, Organizing Secretary, delivering vote of Thanks 88th AS at IIT-Madras
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88th AS at IIT-Madras
Dignitaries on the dais at the Award Ceremony-88th AS at IIT-Madras
Prof. F. D. Gnanam receiving Honorary Membership-88th AS at IIT-Madras
Dr K.Muraleedharan receiving Honorary Membership-88th AS at IIT-Madras
Prof. A. R. Kulkarni receiving Honorary Membership-88th AS at IIT-Madras
88th AS at IIT-Madras
88th AS at IIT-Madras
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Industrial Exhibition-88th AS at IIT-Madras
Poster Session-88th AS at IIT-Madras
88th AS at IIT-Madras
88th AS at IIT-Madras
Lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp during the celebration of 96th Foundation Day on 23.04.2024 at IIT-Madras
Lighting of the Lamp by Mr Sitendu Mandal (96th Foundation Day on 23.04.2024 at IIT-Madras)
96th Foundation Day on 23.04.2024 at IIT-Madras
Grand release of 1st issue of 'TICS' (2024) with the newly developed cover design (96th Foundation Day on 23.04.2024 at IIT-Madras)
Chief Guest, Prof. Mahesh Panchugnula, Director-in-charge and Dean of alumni and corporate relations, IIT-Madras & Mr Sudipta Saha, President, InCerS
96th Foundation Day on 23.04.2024 at IIT-Madras

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About InCerS

Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS), a non-profit organization, was established in 1928 with the blessings and active support of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the main architect for establishing the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, and with the ardent efforts of a few dedicated leaders, namely, Sardar Krishen Singh (Inaugural Chairman), Mr T. W. Talwalkar (Inaugural Secretary), Mr Satyasundar Deb (First President)...

Announcement

The last date for submission of Award nominations has been extended to 15th July, 2025. Click here for details
Indian Ceramic Society is being considered as a partnering Society of an International Symposium on Green Processing for Advanced Ceramics (IGPAC 2025) to be held on 5-9 October, 2025, in Ise-Shima/Mie, Japan. The Invitation of IGPAC2025 includes the Symposium website URL (https://igpac2025.com)
CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, along with the Ministry of Mines and MeiTY are organizing Critical Metal Congress (CRITMET2025) from 6-8 Nov 2025. More details can be found at the website www.critmet.in or in the attached brochure
Report on the 97th Foundation Day Celebration of the Indian Ceramic Society organized by Indian Ceramic Society, Kolkata Chapter Click here for details
CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, along with the Ministry of Mines and MeiTY are organizing Critical Metal Congress (CRITMET2025) from 6-8 Nov 2025. More details can be found at the website www.critmet.in or in the attached brochure
APPEAL to all members regarding change of contact details
Membership fees
Members are requested to send us the news of their achievements (e.g. any special recognition, receipt of awards or honours, etc) periodically so that we can publish the news in our journal 'Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society' time to time.
Student Chapter - Guidelines for forming Student Chapter
We are pleased to announce that from 2012 (Volume 71) onwards the journal is being co-published with Taylor & Francis

President's Desk

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya

Born in an educated orthodox Hindu family at Prayag (Allahabad) in 1861, Madan Mohan Malaviya has been recognized as an outstanding and noble son of India.

His multifaceted personality made him, at the same time, a great patriot, an educationist with a vision, a social reformer, an ardent journalist, reluctant but effective lawyer, a successful parliamentarian and an outstanding statesman.
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Achievements

The idea of a Society of the Indian ceramists was first conceived by late Sirdar Krishen Singh in the year 1921. Subsequently, late T. W. Talwalkar, who, on his return to India at the end of 1927, having very much impressed with the activities of the American Ceramic Society, felt the need for a similar kind of Society in the country....

Member's Achievement

The European Ceramic Society (ECerS) has bestowed upon Professor Ravi Kumar, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Chennai, the esteemed title of 'HONORARY FELLOW OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY' in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of ceramics.
Professor Ravi Kumar received this prestigious honor from the President of ECerS during the XIXth Conference of The European Ceramic Society, held from August 31 to September 4, 2025, at the International Congress Center in Dresden, Germany. He was conferred this distinction alongside Professor Raj Bordia from Clemson University, USA.

Heartiest Congratulations to Professor Ravi Kumar on getting this prestigious award of ECerS.

The Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS) commends Professor Ravi Kumar (Council member for 2025 and 2026 of InCerS) for his outstanding achievement and wishes him ongoing success, looking forward to his continued contributions to the field of ceramics, achieving even greater heights.

ACerS Volunteer spotlight : L. K. Sharma June 24, 2025
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is pleased to announce Dr L. K. Sharma, past President of The Indian Ceramic Society has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program that recognizes a member who demonstrates outstanding service to The American Ceramic Society through volunteerism. Click on the Link to get the full report: https://ceramics.org/acers-spotlight/volunteer-spotlight-l-k-sharma/
ACerS conveyed their deep appreciation to Dr Sharma for his service to their Society! The Indian Ceramic Society also extends warmest congratulations to Dr. Sharma and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

Dr L.K.Sharma, past President, Indian Ceramic Society has received the most prestigious 'Fellowship of The American Ceramic Society (ACerS)', in recognition of notable contributions to the Ceramic Arts and Sciences. The award was given by Dr Raj Bordia, Immediate Past President (ACerS) in Daytona, Florida, USA .