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Detailed explanation-1: -The 28th edition of Saarang, India’s largest student-run festival begins at IIT Madras on 11th January 2023. Saarang 2023 will feature more than 100 events. Saarang 2023: The 28th edition of Saarang, India’s largest student-run festival begins at IIT Madras on 11th January 2023.

Detailed explanation-2: -Saarang (means ‘Chital’ or Spotted Deer in Sanskrit, a common sight on IIT Madras campus) is the annual social and cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is a 5-day long festival usually in the second week of the year. Founded in 1974, Saarang is the second oldest college festival in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 28th edition of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT-Madras, commenced on Wednesday. Saarang features nearly 100 events till January 15 and is expected to attract over 80, 000 footfalls from nearly 500 colleges across the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saarang Sponsors Some of the companies that have been sponsoring various events of Saarang are Max, Vodafone, Essar, MRF, Airtel, Nokia, Hero, Air Asia, SBI, Canara Bank, Derby, Wildcraft, Durex Jeans, Pepe Jeans, Aircel, INOX, McDonald’s, TATA Tion, isoft, Club Mahindra Holidays.