IIT alumni worldwide are celebrating Usha Chilukuri, granddaughter of esteemed IIT professor Rama Sastri, as she becomes the first Indian American Second Lady of the US. Known for his Telugu-accented English and dedicated teaching, Rama Sastri left a legacy in IIT lore, from humorous mess fee debates to a transformative MIT stint. Usha, Yale and Cambridge-educated, embodies this legacy, marrying JD Vance, Trump’s running mate. This milestone connects IIT’s academic heritage with the pinnacle of American politics.