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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.

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Key Discussions from SLC Meeting 5

Key discussions from SLC Meeting 05 included election policies, women’s representation, and proposals addressing P Grades and fee timelines. Stay tuned for updates from the next meeting.

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The Godfather of AI Visits IIT Madras: Yann LeCun’s Vision for the Future

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.

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A Ballad: SLC Meeting 03, 23/8/2024

Do student bodies’ decisions boggle your brain?
Have you ever wished for them to be easily explained?
In your service, T5E has penned a song
Gets all the details right – not too short, not too long

Read away to your delight
Remember – knowledge is might!

Exploring IITM’s New Department of Medical Science & Technology

The Department of Medical Sciences and Technology (DMST) at IIT Madras aims to foster collaboration between engineers and medical scientists, bringing together expertise from both…

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Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI – Interview with Prof. Balaraman Ravindran

The newly established Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT Madras, led by Professor B. Ravindran, aims to address interdisciplinary data-driven challenges and advance the AI field. It offers specialized B.Tech courses and minors, prioritizes applied AI, and provides ample research opportunities. Future upgrades include more computing resources and new research centers.

Exit Survey 2023

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…

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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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Hidden Cost of Campus Life

Access to campus life, be it opportunities, events or entertainment, always comes at a cost. Is this cost deterring accessibility? Are they justified? This article takes a descriptive account of out-of-pocket expenditure and spending patterns on campus.

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From Dissent to Demands: Understanding the Research Scholars’ Protest for Fellowship Hike

On 30th June 2023, several research scholars in IIT Madras assembled on the Himalaya Lawns as part of an ongoing nationwide protest. This article covers the aforementioned protest and details their demands and concerns.