IDC News 26 (1999) captures the academic achievements, student activities, workshops, and cultural transitions taking place at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue highlights international research presentations by Prof. Athavankar and students Anshuman Singh and Sudesh Balan, along with collaborative projects such as Eclipse ’99 and bamboo craft workshops conducted with YUVA. It also reflects on the success of Design Degree Show ’99, student summer training programmes, placement achievements, and discussions around changes in IDC’s orientation culture. The newsletter presents a lively picture of student life, interdisciplinary learning, and the evolving creative environment at IDC during the turn of the millennium.