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Humans of Insti

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  • Soniya Kute
  • February 18, 2024February 25, 2024
  • Leave a Comment on Humans of Insti Messes

Humans of Insti Messes

In this installation of T5E’s Humans of Insti we meet the faces behind the hands preparing and serving our food every day: the mess workers. From Himalaya to Vindhya, their experiences give us a fascinating glimpse into the rich lives on the other side of the counter.

  • Ashita Anil
  • January 14, 2024February 25, 2024
  • Leave a Comment on The C(h)ords of Saarang and Shaastra

The C(h)ords of Saarang and Shaastra

Recall the energetic atmosphere of Shaastra and Saarang from the previous year? A whirlwind of activity, people buzzing around, music filling the air, laughter echoing…

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  • Swathy Suresh
  • November 10, 2023November 10, 2023
  • Leave a Comment on Humans of T-Gate

Humans of T-Gate

In this installation of T5E’s Humans of Insti, we take a journey right outside T-Gate to delve into the popular haunts. From Jaynith to D-Diet, this article describes one of insti’s favourite locations, and gives the reader a glimpse of the faces behind their food.

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  • Ashita Anil and Sohalika Shrivastava
  • October 9, 2023October 16, 2023
  • Leave a Comment on Hues of Pride: Capturing Insti’s First Ever Pride Parade

Hues of Pride: Capturing Insti’s First Ever Pride Parade

“There was pink, there was blue, there was red, black and white. There was laughter, there was joy, there was love, friendship and strength.
There was pride.

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  • Soniya Kute
  • August 13, 2023August 24, 2023
  • Leave a Comment on Freshie’s Guide to Mental Well-Being

Freshie’s Guide to Mental Well-Being

Feeling you’re all alone amidst this ocean of people? Feeling overwhelmed by all the clubs and activities in insti? Need someone to talk to and share what you actually feel? Look no further – this comprehensive guide is here to help you with all the required details about insti’s mental health support system

  • Lakshmi Yazhini and Suruthi Lenin
  • 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.

  • Kavya Swaminathan
  • June 24, 2022July 1, 2022
  • Leave a Comment on Living with Pride

Living with Pride

This Pride Month, we spoke to queer students on campus to hear about their experiences. Unfortunately, but unsurprisingly to most queer people, IITM is far from a paradise for the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Ridha Shemil, Meghna Narayanan, Angalakuditi Sandilya and Akash Haridas
  • March 11, 2022March 12, 2022
  • Leave a Comment on Insti Regrets

Insti Regrets

Edited by Rohini Dikshit Design by Elakkeya You are in 12th grade, done with your board exams and cartloads of entrance exams, hoping you would…

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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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  • Neha Anand
  • September 4, 2020September 6, 2020
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Virtual Viva Voce

Editor: S Vishal Design: Shaurya Rawat It is an ordeal that encompasses a tumultuous range of emotions. No kidding. It is dauntingly fraught and tedious…

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