Author: Article 19

  • Alumni Speak #19 | Deepta Vasudevan

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    Next up in the Alumni Speak series, we talk to Deepta from HS18 about her fond recollections on campus and the valuable perspectives on her professional journey following graduation at Deshpande Foundation and University of Oxford.

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    12–18 minutes
  • Manifesto Review 2023-24 | Department Secretary

    As Appukrishnan M V assumed his role as Department Secretary (2023-2024), coinciding with the arrival of the newly formed 2-Year MA batches, his vision centered on emphasizing the value of teamwork to achieve shared objectives.

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    2–3 minutes
  • Manifesto Review 2023-24 | Branch Councillor

    The Branch Councillor’s vision for this term (2023-2024) was aimed at fostering a stress-free learning environment, increased curriculum flexibility, and improved networking with alumni to enhance placement and internship opportunities

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    6–8 minutes
  • Manifesto Review 2023-24 | Placement Core

    The Placement & Internship for the academic year 2023-24 was led by Nidan Ali Basheer. The primary goal was to reduce setbacks and streamline the process while able to provide career opportunities for the final and pre-final year students of the institute that fulfill their potential and aspirations while minimizing inconvenience and setbacks. By streamlining…

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    4–6 minutes
  • Ripe Vinyl #18 | Rammstein – Deutschland: Of Conundrum of Country and Citizen

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    And I no longer know how to understand Deutschland. The song yearns for reconciliation with a bloody and troubled national past. But what does one do when living in the bloody and troubled present that has not yet become the past? How does one reconcile with their conscience over their inaction, deliberate silence – can…

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    4–7 minutes
  • Reading Between the Hashtags

    A few weeks ago, I was at Crossword, browsing the half-price section. A group of girls stood next to me, scanning the books before them. One of them picked up a book and exclaimed loudly, “This book is amazing. You all have to read it.” Curious, I turned my head to see her holding It…

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    4–5 minutes
  • Traversing the Insti: Part III

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    In the latest edition of Traversing the Insti, our correspondent Sonia explores the tranquil sanctuaries of the campus’s three sacred temples offering solace, spirituality, and even a haven for study. Afterwards, we catch a glimpse into the ever bustling Usha Cafe complex, where students revel in spirited conversations and casual chit chats, and where the…

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    4–6 minutes
  • Welcome to Wonderland (Not Really)

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    Hostels are also spaces that make you feel full of life and lonely at the same time. You get to know people while waiting for your laundry to finish or in the lift because they are humming a song you love. These are friendships that do  not make sense out of context and you both…

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    3–5 minutes
  • The HOD Speaks

    Article 19 offers an interview featuring Prof Rajesh Kumar, anticipating his invaluable contributions and visionary potential to propel our department to new heights.

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    10–15 minutes
  • Zaitoon

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    Our guest correspondent, Carol D’Souza, fondly reminisces on the mundane beauty of the everyday spaces within campus we traverse on the daily through a short, crisp verse by drawing out the simple ritual of savouring a cup of tea at Zaitoon.

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    1–2 minutes