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  • December 7, 2013July 8, 2015
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Beyond the Gates: A Book-lover’s Delight

In this series of articles, T5E goes beyond the gates of insti to explore Chennai, and present our readers with interesting and useful information about our beautiful city. First up, Akshyah tells us about some of the many places in and around the city which sell a wide variety of second-hand books at cheap prices.

  • Akshyah Kumar
  • January 9, 2013
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Intellectual Warfare : The IIT Madras Confluence 2013

The IIT Madras Confluence, held at IC&SR auditorium, heralded the beginning of an intellectual warfare that envisioned ‘igniting the imagination’ of approximately 15,000 students who are expected to participate in Shaastra 2013.

  • Akshyah Kumar
  • September 20, 2012
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Norwegian Wood

As part of the World Heritage Series, a Western Classical Opera was hosted on 12th September.An Opera was held for the first time in campus, performed by internationally acclaimed Norwegian opera singers who were touring India, from September 3rd to 14th.

  • Akshyah Kumar
  • August 26, 2012
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The Marathon Of Hope

“I am not a dreamer. But I believe in miracles. I have to”, said Terry Fox. The air was charged with a sense of good will and excitement as the Terry Fox Run, Chennai 2012 began. Despite heavy rains, 15,000 people turned up for the event.

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