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.