Navigating Turmoil: A Closer Look at Recent Changes to Mental Health Services at IIT Madras
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…
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Interview with Dr. Anil Kakodkar
The Fifth Estate had a stimulating talk with Dr. Anil Kakodkar – nuclear physicist, Padma Vibhushan awardee and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission…
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Harassment and Invasion: The story of Moral Policing
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.
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Freshie Guide to Side Hustles in Insti
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.
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Wellness beyond the Physicality: Admin’s response to the mental health crisis
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.
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Meow-seum of Modern Art
Our feline friends aren’t just casual observers; they’re the true mirror of the insti experience, wrapped in fur, and cuteness!
In Protest
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…
A Splendiferous Colloquy with Dr Shashi Tharoor
On October 6, the institute witnessed an enriching interview with Dr. Shashi Tharoor, a former civil servant, politician, public intellectual, author, and MP. He graced…
Non-core over Core: Wherein lies the choice?
The topic of one’s job placement and the thought process accompanying that choice between core and non-core is quite understandably tedious. We, at T5E spoke to a few graduates recently placed in non-core fields to see what they had to say about the matter.
Self Sufficiency in Defense: An EML by Dr Ajay Kumar
Edited by Sahil Halarnkar “Why do you think the army is important?” is how Dr. Ajay Kumar opened the first Speaktember EML Lecture held at…