“I would imagine going to the reporting arena, sitting there, waiting for my chance, going to the pool, climbing the starting block, hearing the whistle and finishing. I’ll be the first.” – An inspiring talk with Sebastian Xavier

Adit Ravi talks to Sebastian Xavier, the fastest Indian swimmer for over a decade till his record was broken in 2009. He has 36 medals…

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The Tricks of Tread

Inter-IIT is undoubtedly the best thing that has happened to me. And hopefully, to all of you participating in the Meet. More than winning medals, I have treasured those moments of laughter and of despair, cherished train-journeys across the nation, “exposing” juniors to the seniors of other teams, “thulping” food at the gala dinner, dwelling on the chances of finding a soul-mate, and acquiring the wisdom that no matter whether you or your team win or lose, the sport always wins.

Playing a different string – Prof. TT Narendran

Prof. TT Narendran is one of the longest serving faculty in IIT-M, having recently retired after serving as a Professor in the DoMS department for nearly 40 years. In his time here, he also served as the head of the then Guidance Counselling Unit (now MiTR) and President of the Music Club. On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, he talks to T5E about things that close to his heart – teaching, research, education, students and music.