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SLC 02, 08/09/2025: A Report
when mess gives you lime juice, make some lime-ricks A rat-ification problem: The cats are happy! Team heads have yet been proclaimedFor many months. The…
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Recreational course- Wreck or Recommended
Hobbies, once left behind in the mad rush to crack JEE, are slowly finding their way back into Insti life. With the introduction of recreation courses last year, IITM has formally given space and credits, to painting, dance, yoga, filmmaking, and more in the weekly timetable.
But are these courses truly rec-ommended, or do they risk turning into a wreck under academic overload?
In this piece, T5E unpacks the promise, pitfalls, and student stories behind one of Insti’s newest experiments in balancing work and play.
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An Introvert’s Guide to Survival in Insti
You seldom run into a creature in Insti that does not claim to be ‘overwhelmed’ or ‘stressed’ or ‘tired’. Insti’s innate tendency to be an overbearing creature is a widely documented phenomenon that has touched all our lives. With this article, T5E brings to you a curated guide on how to survive the wilderness, especially if you are a member of that ubiquitous species called the ‘introverts’.
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The Litsoc Lowdown
From Slow-burning to Speed-running: With Litsoc on the horizon, let’s take a look at the latest changes it has been subjected to. Who seems to be winning, who is set to lose, and what does it prophesize – read The Litsoc Lowdown and find out!
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The Pea Grade Tragedy: A New Chapter
Even as the Digiicampus mediated attendance scheme become an integral part of all classes, T5E dissects the Additional Rules that mark a new era of the P grade paradigm.
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All Fine on the Freshie Front (?)
Even as freshies embark on a new journey in Insti, the admin seems to have other plans. We unpack the recent whirlwind that took Mandakini by storm as freshers responded vehemently against the imposition of fines for curfew breaches.
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A Guide to Weekend Trips
With long weekends just around the corner, Venkat shares some of his Chennai adventures for a wholesome weekend trip!
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More Enthu Than You Need
There exists an interesting demographic in Insti who you’d find in almost every sphere, every ISB and every venue, in the same week. Are you someone who collects PoR ID cards like trophies? Have you ever felt too overwhelmed by those “Responsibilities” or had intrusive thoughts of letting everything crash for a fleeting moment?
From days packed with attending to various PoRs to the slow death of passion, Anna’s take on Insti’s enthu pandemic and the possibility of burnout is as human as it gets.
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From Chaos to Camaraderie
In the midst of all the insti hubbub, we end up finding friendship in the unlikeliest of places. From 5AM awakenings to lab arguments to conversations about life, Shri Prathaa unpacks the highs and lows of insti friendships – and how the people we meet can shape us forever.
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SemExperiences: A Venture into the World of Sem-Ex
In the hustle and bustle of insti life, it’s easy to forget that there is a whole world out there, waiting to be explored. Embarking on a sem-ex is more than just an academic detour – it’s the chance to immerse yourself into a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and friendships that last a lifetime. Not sure if it’s worth it? Join T5E as we speak to students who have personally taken the plunge, and hear what they have to say about their journeys!