Author: Article 19
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Shoes, Headphones And A Bottle Of Water
Read more: Shoes, Headphones And A Bottle Of WaterYou know what I miss? Well, one of the things I miss out of the millions that used to give my life meaning and happiness? Walking. Putting on my headphones and just walking; aimlessly, without purpose, without intent and always to the beat of the song. I used to do that all the time in…
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Shatter Glass Ceilings, Cover Them Later
Read more: Shatter Glass Ceilings, Cover Them LaterWhen I was asleep, he pasted newspapers on the windows and secured them with duct tape. Apart from looking distasteful, it was a constant reminder that I needed to be protected from the male gaze. The curious fact remains that he never did these from a place of authority; one could see him tremble with…
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Faculty Interview | Dr Srilata
Read more: Faculty Interview | Dr SrilataProfessor Srilata, in addition to being a wonderful teacher is also a talented poet and writer. Her classes have succeeded in bringing a little bit of creativity and stories into the lives of her students. Here, Article 19 correspondent Lakshmi Priya talks to her about literature, poetry, books, corona and writing.
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Alumni Speak #16 | Madhura Balasubramaniam
Read more: Alumni Speak #16 | Madhura BalasubramaniamIf I had to say anything, I would take the program one day at a time, make friends and most importantly ask for help. It really helps to remember that you are not alone here though on some days it can certainly feel like that. Community is so important through this journey and personally through…
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Alumni Fundae Session | Abhinand Shankar
Read more: Alumni Fundae Session | Abhinand ShankarAs part of the Placement, Apping and Competitive Exams Fundae Series organised by the Department Council, a higher session fundae session was conducted on the 23rd of January 2021. This was the first session of the series and it went on for about an hour. The fundae session was conducted by Abhinand of the HS14…
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Popular Culture Analysis
Read more: Popular Culture AnalysisWe all come across our fair share of pop culture trends on social media. Most of us look at them for a few seconds, maybe laugh a little (or get annoyed) and continue scrolling. But what lies beneath the surface? On the 20th and 21st of February, 2021, we asked our followers on Instagram to…
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Freshie Guide | Introduction to Clubs #2
Read more: Freshie Guide | Introduction to Clubs #2This is the second in a series of introductory articles for freshies to learn more about the weird, somewhat daunting but always interesting world that is insti. Stay tuned for more articles in the series!
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Department Soapbox | Elections 2021
Read more: Department Soapbox | Elections 2021On the 31st of March 2021, the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences held the Soapbox for the position of Department Legislator/Branch Councillor, where the two conscientious candidates, Abhirami Girish Kumar and Anand Krishna G Unni, both from the HS18 batch, presented their manifestos and engaged in a captivating question and answer session which gave…
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Freshie Guide | Introduction to Clubs #1
Read more: Freshie Guide | Introduction to Clubs #1—Sharanya Kannan Entering college for the first time, virtually or otherwise, can be an exhilarating experience, especially when there are so many clubs with so many events that it’s almost impossible to keep up with them. Whether you’re looking to rekindle an interest that your board exams took away or if you’re looking to try…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Thrifting
Read more: A Beginner’s Guide to ThriftingThe pandemic has given birth to a plethora of trends, mostly virtual, and one of the more popular ones has been the phenomenon of Thrift Shopping aka thrifting. Thrifting basically refers to shopping for second-hand, pre-loved, or upcycled items. Although thrifting has been practiced by many for several years, its resurging popularity can directly be…
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