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Last semester, T5E conducted its annual Exit Survey — capturing the journey of the graduating batch to understand how life at IIT Madras was for those crossing the finish line. In the first of 5 parts, we dive into the world beyond academics — the extracurriculars and Positions of Responsibility (PoRs) that define the ‘insti experience’.
On the 26th of October, IIT Madras hosted the first ever Pan-IIT Student Governance Summit hosted by the Student Legislative Council. The Summit spanned over 2 days, with panels conducted on a diverse array of student-centric topics including research, academics, mental health and more. T5E brings you exclusive insights from on-ground interviews, and round-table briefings with the delegates.
In an undercover exploration of IITM’s fashion scene, correspondent Abhinav R reveals distinct student styles that reflect campus life, from the utilitarian RG Look to the effort-sparing Professional Squatter. Each persona, from Gym Bros to Fashionistas, showcases the unique survival strategies and quirks of student culture and participate in a BuzzFeed quiz to discover your own Insti Fashion Persona.
On the 23rd of October, IIT Madras hosted the brilliant Yann LeCun, widely regarded as the ‘godfather of AI’ due to his groundbreaking work in machine intelligence. The Fifth Estate brings to you a concise overlook of his talk at IIT Madras, and his hopes for the future.
Following the the third edition of the annual Research Conclave, of the Center for Innovation (CFI), IIT Madras, T5E brings to you behind the scenes insights from various facets of the event.
At the Inter-IIT Aquatics Meet 2024, held in IIT Indore, the IIT Madras women’s team earned the second position and the men’s team the fifth, alongside a third place in men’s waterpolo. This report delves into the team’s performance, challenges, and their plans to build on this season’s experiences.
When the campus sleeps, some of us come alive. In this article, Shailesh writes about the life that unfolds on campus after dark. From the chaos of PoR meetings to the comforting buzz of midnight eateries, insti’s population does its best to navigate the fine line between sleep and productivity…until the first light of dawn signals the end of another sleepless adventure.
Despite being a pillar of IIT life alongside culturals and sports, our achievements in the Inter-Tech Meet often fly under the radar. Why hasn’t our reputation been reflected in our Inter IIT Tech achievements? With major changes in the tech sphere this year, IITM is set for a resurgence. T5E brings you exclusive insights from Tech Contingent Leads Sreejaa and Chahel.
On 29th September, 2024, the SLC organised a meeting to finalise and put this semester’s budgets to vote. The collision of big ideas and not-so-accommodating wallets can get pretty heated, and this time was no different. Spoiler alert: refreshments are always necessary.
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.