Winds of Change: How the Campus grappled with Cyclone Michaung
Late evening on December 3rd, an ominous symphony of unrelenting rain and howling winds enveloped the campus, signaling the unwelcome arrival of Cyclone Michaung. Nature’s…
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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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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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Interview with Dr. Manu S. Pillai
The Extra Mural Lectures team of IIT Madras hosted the dynamic Dr. Manu S. Pillai on the 3rd of October for a fireside chat on…
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Avishkar 6.0: Reflections from the Last Tenure
Over the last year, Avishkar has gained a lot of attention both within and beyond insti. T5E sat down with the team to know more about where Avishkar stands today.
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Report on the Student Death on October 8th
Disclaimer: The article contains content that might be triggering to some readers. Discretion is advised.
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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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The Votefather: A Glimpse into the Insti Election Backend World
Disclaimer: The references and anecdotes mentioned in the article are partly based on official confirmations, hearsay and testimonials. Readers are encouraged to proceed with discretion.…
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Interview with Dr Prakash Baba and Dr.Mandakini Amte
On the Evening of 15th September, The Fifth Estate got the opportunity to meet Dr. Prakash Baba Amte and Dr. Mandakini Amte, doctors and social…
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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.