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On 5th September, 2024, the Extra Mural Lectures (EML) team hosted Pt. Rakesh Chaurasia, renowned bansuri exponent, for a lecture-demonstration. Known for his expertise in Hindustani classical music and his innovative collaborations across genres, Pt. Chaurasia is a Grammy award winner and a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan. The Fifth Estate had the opportunity to interview him before his talk.
The newly established Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT Madras, led by Professor B. Ravindran, aims to address interdisciplinary data-driven challenges and advance the AI field. It offers specialized B.Tech courses and minors, prioritizes applied AI, and provides ample research opportunities. Future upgrades include more computing resources and new research centers.
Taking a step back and relaxing are essential parts of leading a balanced life. T5E brings you a carefully curated list of recommendations that will help you relish your well-deserved break.
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One would think that an institution, especially one of national importance, would guarantee that the majority, if not all, of its members, keep their minds…
The Fifth Estate had a stimulating talk with Dr. Anil Kakodkar – nuclear physicist, Padma Vibhushan awardee and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission…
Those who engage in moral policing are generally motivated by delusions of enacting some noble purpose, soldiering tirelessly for the well-being of society. Instead, moral policing should be seen for what it is, that is, an infringement of individual rights, freedom, and privacy, and harassment. The ethical codes of a few shouldn’t be forced on the many. Those who partake in moral policing need to understand that culture evolves, and traditions change, instead of stubbornly clinging to the last vestiges of archaic beliefs and morals that lend them power and authority.
Hello hello and welcome to IIT Madras! If you’re not a trust fund baby and are looking to spend an ungodly amount of money on clubs (which will undoubtedly be reimbursed) and treats, here’s a guide to saving up for the future.
Especially after the pandemic, mental health challenges among students have reached an unprecedented rate, and often students find it difficult to socialise with others. And the stigma around viewing mental health crises as not a real problem made the situation worse.
Our feline friends aren’t just casual observers; they’re the true mirror of the insti experience, wrapped in fur, and cuteness!
It is midnight, the 14th of February, and groups of students are walking towards Gajendra Circle (GC). Candles burn at GC, as students slowly assemble…