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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’.
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!
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.
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.
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.
The SLC meeting on March 17 witnessed intense debate over the derecognition and restructuring of the I&AR Sphere, culminating in the passage of the motion. The session also saw the approval of a bill to streamline the ratification and de-ratification process for core team members.
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.
On 29th September, 2024, the SLC organised a meeting to finalise and put this semester’s budgets to vote. The collision of big ideas and not-so-accommodating wallets can get pretty heated, and this time was no different. Spoiler alert: refreshments are always necessary.
The Department of Medical Sciences and Technology (DMST) at IIT Madras aims to foster collaboration between engineers and medical scientists, bringing together expertise from both…
Note: This article is based on personal experiences of the writer, hearsay and crowdsourced responses on social media. It does not attempt to generalize student…