Recreational course- Wreck or Recommended

Hobbies, once left behind in the mad rush to crack JEE, are slowly finding their way back into Insti life. With the introduction of recreation courses last year, IITM has formally given space and credits, to painting, dance, yoga, filmmaking, and more in the weekly timetable.

But are these courses truly rec-ommended, or do they risk turning into a wreck under academic overload?

In this piece, T5E unpacks the promise, pitfalls, and student stories behind one of Insti’s newest experiments in balancing work and play.

What’s Your Insti Fashion Persona?

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.