Healing and Hindrances: What is happening at the Institute Hospital?
Note: This article is based on personal experiences of the writer, hearsay and crowdsourced responses on social media. It does not attempt to generalize student…
Note: This article is based on personal experiences of the writer, hearsay and crowdsourced responses on social media. It does not attempt to generalize student…
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.
The Fifth Estate had a stimulating talk with Dr. Anil Kakodkar – nuclear physicist, Padma Vibhushan awardee and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission…
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…
We’re not ap(e)ologizing: Mr. Markatam Shanmugam on the allegations against the Macaca Radiata (Bonnet Macaques) in insti.
In recent times, the subject of ratification and the underlying politics surrounding it has become a topic of discussion in insti. While many students may find themselves in the dark about ratification, T5e aims to shed light on its intricacies and impact.
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.
In the last semester, T5E conducted its annual Exit Survey 2023 to analyze graduating student’s perspectives of life at IIT Madras. The survey had 141…
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…
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.