Members of IISER Thiruvananthapuram celebrated India's 68th Independence Day with fervor, both in the present transit campus, and the upcoming Vithura campus. At the main campus in CET, the Director, Prof. V. Ramakrishanan, hoisted the national flag. In his address to the students, Prof. Ramakrishnan emphasized the importance of dedicating oneself to the service of the country. The function ended with cultural performances by the students of IISER Thiruvananthapuram