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  • Lakshmi Yazhini and Suruthi L
  • August 3, 2022August 8, 2022
  • 1 Comment on Humans of Insti-Eateries

Humans of Insti-Eateries

As a part of Humans of Insti, T5E interviewed employees from insti’s favourite eateries- Coolbiz and Usha. From crossing language barriers to dealing with the challenge of monkeys, Rizwan and Praveen gives us an interesting glimpse into the life on the other side of the counter.

  • Devika Deevasan
  • August 31, 2021August 31, 2021
  • Leave a Comment on May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favour

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favour

Edited by L Calvin Design by G. Rohit Reddy Report Day -30: Spring, 2025. It was like the gods had decided to punish the world…

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  • Sadhana N J
  • August 25, 2021August 25, 2021
  • 1 Comment on Humans of Insti – Sharavati Lady Guards

Humans of Insti – Sharavati Lady Guards

Edited by Jai Santhoshi S. Design by Reshma Sujatha Akka My name is Sujatha, I am 35 years old, and I have been working at…

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  • Meghna Narayanan
  • July 1, 2021July 1, 2021
  • 2 Comments on Familiar, yet Strange: Life in campus during the pandemic

Familiar, yet Strange: Life in campus during the pandemic

Edited by Rohini Dikshit Design by Siri Chandana and G. Rohit Reddy 17th March 2020 was another regular day in insti. Students were walking around,…

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  • Ridha Shemil
  • June 25, 2021July 1, 2021
  • 3 Comments on In Search of Lost (Insti) Time

In Search of Lost (Insti) Time

Edited by L Calvin Design by Siri Chandana How did the freshies deal with building their social lives online, you ask? Picture this: you are…

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  • Sahil H
  • June 20, 2021June 20, 2021
  • Leave a Comment on Marching with the Parade

Marching with the Parade

Edited by Rohini Dikshit Design by G. Rohit Reddy It is that time of the year when every company develops a sudden interest in what…

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  • Calvin L
  • April 14, 2021April 14, 2021
  • 1 Comment on Down but Not Out!: Year of the online fests

Down but Not Out!: Year of the online fests

Edited by: S.Vishal Design by: Shreethiga G. January 2021. Monsoon had passed and the characteristic cool sea breeze had made its presence felt in the…

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  • Lakshmi Priya
  • January 6, 2021January 11, 2021
  • Leave a Comment on An Ode to Insti’s Eateries

An Ode to Insti’s Eateries

Design by: G Rohit Reddy Wilting away in isolation while simultaneously getting buried under assignments, the memories of the egg sandwiches of Usha Cafe always…

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  • The Fifth Estate
  • October 23, 2020October 23, 2020
  • Leave a Comment on Reminiscing LitSoc

Reminiscing LitSoc

Design by Hardhik Pinjala Article by C. Gayathri Disclaimer: The following article has been submitted to T5E. The views and opinions expressed in this article…

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  • The Fifth Estate and Shreethigha Ganeshan
  • October 22, 2020October 22, 2020
  • 1 Comment on The Fundae Fundae

The Fundae Fundae

Design by: G Rohit Reddy Now that you have successfully attended at least ten fundae sessions from home, it is time for the mother of…

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The Centre for Innovation's newest home, the Sudha The Centre for Innovation's newest home, the Sudha and Shankar Innovation Hub, opened to much fanfare at the recently concluded Open House. T5E talked to the people involved to know more about how it was conceptualized and funded, and the features and amenities it boasts of.

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It is midnight, the 14th of February, and groups o It is midnight, the 14th of February, and groups of students are walking towards Gajendra Circle. Candles burn at GC, as students slowly assemble to protest the two harrowing incidents that just took place on campus – a suicide and a suicide attempt.

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Question: The idea for a sustainable Saarang has c Question: The idea for a sustainable Saarang has come gone in one too many manifestos and applications. What is novel about the Sustainability Conclave? 

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Question: In your manifesto you’ve mentioned abo Question: In your manifesto you’ve mentioned about introducing provision of food for sick students. Can you elaborate more on how this is going to work, both from the unhealthy students’ and the caterers’ perspective? How would this differ from the provision of food during the COVID period? How feasible is the delivery to each individual hostel, regardless of the number of students that are sick?

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Question: You mentioned setting up the Saarthi fun Question: You mentioned setting up the Saarthi fund for supporting the immediate family members of a student during a heath emergency. What would you do different to attract funding, compared to other avenues of crowdfunding such as the Institute Help Portal? 

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