The five-day Faculty Development Programme SAGHE 2026 (Self-Awareness and Higher Goals in Education) was successfully conducted at IIT Madras from May 25-29, 2026. Organized in collaboration with the Teaching Learning Centre (TLC) and the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, the programme brought together educators from diverse disciplines to explore the deeper purpose of education through self-awareness, holistic development, and transformative teaching practices. The event featured lectures, discussions, experiential sessions, and reflective practices inspired by Indian wisdom traditions and contemporary educational thought.

The session focused on building Psychological Capital (PsyCap) through the development of hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism. Participants explored how success can be viewed beyond financial achievements and external indicators. Through interactive discussions and cognitive restructuring exercises, they learned to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns. The session provided practical strategies for enhancing well-being, resilience, and a positive mindset.

Following are the winners for the competition: 1. Subisha K R (Department of Management Studies) 2. Anurag Sadhukhan (Engineering Design) 3. Puneet swami (Electrical Engineering) 4. Vishnu Damodaran Nambissan (Biotechnology) 5. Roobini P (Chemical Engineering)

We are delighted to invite you to participate in “Frames of Joy”, a campus-wide photography competition. Guidelines • The photograph must be clicked within campus premises
• The entry must be original and taken by the participant
• Landscape orientation only
• Mobile or camera photography allowed
• JPG / JPEG / PNG | Maximum file size: 10 MB
• Print-quality image | Minimal editing allowed
• One entry per participant / group PRIZE - 5000 INR/-  🌟 Showcase & Publication 🏆 Top 20 photographs will be published in “Frames of Joy”, a curated photo book available at the Rekhi Center
(With due credit to the photographers)

The Rekhi Center for Science of Happiness conducted a workshop on "Inner Engineering: Cultivating Inner Peace in Everyday Life." The workshop offered participants a unique opportunity to explore Inner Engineering, a transformative program aimed at enhancing mental clarity, emotional balance, and energy levels. Through practical tools and guided insights, the session focused on effective stress management, improved productivity, and cultivating inner peace in everyday life.

The Rekhi Center for Science of Happiness conducted an engaging workshop focused on cultivating inner strengths, core values, and emotional balance through simple daily practices like gratitude and mindfulness. The session highlighted the role of meaningful relationships in shaping wellbeing, drawing insights from neuroscience and the Harvard Study of Adult Development. Through guided reflections and practical tools, participants explored habits that promote resilience, healthier connections, and overall happiness.

The Rekhi Centre for the Science of Happiness, IIT Madras conducted a creative and uplifting online workshop titled “Pocket Full of Happiness: A Doodle Art Workshop” on 6th December 2025, under the Science of Happiness Seminar Series. The session was facilitated by Ms. Anushree Dindorkar, founder of Pocketfullofhappiness and an art-based happiness educator known for blending art, mindfulness and wellbeing practices. This interactive workshop introduced participants to mindful doodling as a joyful and accessible tool to reduce stress, spark creativity and enhance emotional wellbeing. Through simple, hands-on art exercises, attendees explored how doodling can promote relaxation, positivity and present-moment awareness. The event received warm participation and further supported the Centre’s mission of offering meaningful wellbeing experiences to the IIT Madras community

The Rekhi Centre for the Science of Happiness, IIT Madras successfully conducted an engaging wellbeing workshop titled “From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Stress and Focusing Like a Monk” on 29th November 2025, as part of the Centre’s ongoing Science of Happiness Workshop Series. The session was facilitated by Ms. Rupangi Shah, Founder of Aarambh Mental Wellness, and an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Educator. This interactive, high-energy workshop brought together students, faculty and participants from across institutions to explore practical, science-backed strategies to manage stress, reduce overthinking and develop deeper focus. Using tools from mindfulness, cognitive psychology and behavioural science, the session offered hands-on activities to help individuals feel more grounded, think clearly and enhance everyday wellbeing. The event received an enthusiastic response and reinforced the Centre’s commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences that support emotional resilience and holistic growth within the IIT Madras community.

IIT Madras has signed an MoU with the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness to establish the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness within the Department of Management Studies. The agreement was formalized on 24th March 2025 in the presence of Dr. Satinder Singh Rekhi, Prof. Manu Santhanam, Prof. V. Kamakoti and faculty members from DoMS. This collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating happiness studies into the academic curriculum and advancing research on wellbeing, resilience and emotional growth. The Centre will offer innovative courses and hands-on learning through a dedicated Mind Lab, promoting holistic development alongside academic excellence. The initiative reinforces IIT Madras’ commitment to redefining education by placing equal emphasis on knowledge, wellbeing and human flourishing.