On the First Pan IIT Student Governance Summit

On the 26th of October, IIT Madras hosted the first ever Pan-IIT Student Governance Summit hosted by the Public Policy Club and the Student Legislative Council. The Summit spanned over 2 days, with panels conducted on a diverse array of student-centric topics including research, academics, mental health and more. T5E brings you exclusive insights from on-ground interviews, and round-table briefings with the delegates.

What’s Your Insti Fashion Persona?

In an undercover exploration of IITM’s fashion scene, correspondent Abhinav R reveals distinct student styles that reflect campus life, from the utilitarian RG Look to the effort-sparing Professional Squatter. Each persona, from Gym Bros to Fashionistas, showcases the unique survival strategies and quirks of student culture and participate in a BuzzFeed quiz to discover your own Insti Fashion Persona.

Report – IIT Madras at the Inter-IIT Aquatics Meet 2024

At the Inter-IIT Aquatics Meet 2024, held in IIT Indore, the IIT Madras women’s team earned the second position and the men’s team the fifth, alongside a third place in men’s waterpolo. This report delves into the team’s performance, challenges, and their plans to build on this season’s experiences.

Insti at Night

When the campus sleeps, some of us come alive. In this article, Shailesh writes about the life that unfolds on campus after dark. From the chaos of PoR meetings to the comforting buzz of midnight eateries, insti’s population does its best to navigate the fine line between sleep and productivity…until the first light of dawn signals the end of another sleepless adventure.

Gunning for Gold – How the Tech Guilds are preparing for Inter-IIT

Despite being a pillar of IIT life alongside culturals and sports, our achievements in the Inter-Tech Meet often fly under the radar. Why hasn’t our reputation been reflected in our Inter IIT Tech achievements? With major changes in the tech sphere this year, IITM is set for a resurgence. T5E brings you exclusive insights from Tech Contingent Leads Sreejaa and Chahel.

Interview with Pt. Rakesh Chaurasia

On 5th September, 2024, the Extra Mural Lectures (EML) team hosted Pt. Rakesh Chaurasia, renowned bansuri exponent, for a lecture-demonstration. Known for his expertise in Hindustani classical music and his innovative collaborations across genres, Pt. Chaurasia is a Grammy award winner and a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan. The Fifth Estate had the opportunity to interview him before his talk.

Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI – Interview with Prof. Balaraman Ravindran

The newly established Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT Madras, led by Professor B. Ravindran, aims to address interdisciplinary data-driven challenges and advance the AI field. It offers specialized B.Tech courses and minors, prioritizes applied AI, and provides ample research opportunities. Future upgrades include more computing resources and new research centers.

Where is Physics Girl?

In today’s digital world, platforms like YouTube play a key role in breaking boundaries and spreading knowledge globally. In this article, Haricharan writes about Dianna Cowern, host of the popular YouTube channel Physics Girl, and her debilitating illness. “It would be an understatement to say that Dianna and other science content creators are the reason for my degree in physics.”

Harassment and Invasion: The story of Moral Policing

Those who engage in moral policing are generally motivated by delusions of enacting some noble purpose, soldiering tirelessly for the well-being of society. Instead, moral policing should be seen for what it is, that is, an infringement of individual rights, freedom, and privacy, and harassment. The ethical codes of a few shouldn’t be forced on the many. Those who partake in moral policing need to understand that culture evolves, and traditions change, instead of stubbornly clinging to the last vestiges of archaic beliefs and morals that lend them power and authority.

Wellness beyond the Physicality: Admin’s response to the mental health crisis

Especially after the pandemic, mental health challenges among students have reached an unprecedented rate, and often students find it difficult to socialise with others. And the stigma around viewing mental health crises as not a real problem made the situation worse.