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Lecture Notes #1 | The Philosophy of Conscience | Part 2: Symbols of Conscience
Read more: Lecture Notes #1 | The Philosophy of Conscience | Part 2: Symbols of ConscienceWhat is conscience? A voice inside us? A social script? Or something that evolves with every choice? The workshop on 1st August with filmmaker Anmol Tikoo sparked questions that linger long after the session ended. Our correspondent Roshni Ramanan writes the second part of the report, reflecting on the balance between individual values and collective morality.
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State of Free Expression at IITM
Read more: State of Free Expression at IITMResistance culminates in speech-acts. In this opinion piece, Lokesh raises a clarion call to resist amidst ever-narrowing walls, exposing how IITM’s new email policies, which might look like inbox management, are in practice a quiet clampdown on dissent.
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fork-tongued psalm
Read more: fork-tongued psalm“fork-tongued psalm” sings of women who are made to kneel at the altar of malevolence and patriarchy, whose snatched offerings make for sacrifices, whose words are reduced to hissing.
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Lecture Notes#4 | A Theory of Environmental Human Rights: Lecture By Prof. Ravi Rajan
Read more: Lecture Notes#4 | A Theory of Environmental Human Rights: Lecture By Prof. Ravi RajanCan we truly talk about human rights without including the environment? Prof. Ravi Rajan’s lecture on the theory of environmental human rights highlighted the link between environmental quality and basic human rights. Environmental rights are also human rights – the right to live with dignity. Our executive editor, Neenu Elza, writes a report of the lecture.
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Prof-Files #20 | Dr Mathangi Krishnamurthy
Read more: Prof-Files #20 | Dr Mathangi KrishnamurthyWe’re back with a new season of Prof-Files! This edition features Dr. Mathangi Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Lecture Notes#3 | Bandung at 70 or, What really happened in the world’s most famous International Conference by Prof Itty Abraham
Read more: Lecture Notes#3 | Bandung at 70 or, What really happened in the world’s most famous International Conference by Prof Itty AbrahamProf Itty Abraham’s lecture on the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference traced the complex roots and far-reaching legacy of the Bandung conference. Held in 1955, this landmark event gave newly decolonised nations a space to resist imperial binaries and reimagine global solidarity. Asha T writes a report of the lecture.
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All Teams Set for This Year’s Battle, Eyes on the Trophy – Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament 2025-26
Read more: All Teams Set for This Year’s Battle, Eyes on the Trophy – Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament 2025-26The Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament 2025 was launched with a press conference and trophy reveal at the Godavari Hostel Common Room on Wednesday, 27th August. This year’s edition promises intense competition as the five teams prepare to battle for the coveted trophy. You can watch the full version of the press conference here.
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HS Mixer Night
Read more: HS Mixer NightArticle 19 reports on HS Mixer night titled ‘Vanakkam Nanba’, a night that etched unforgettable memories into the hearts of all.The event was a resounding success as it celebrated new beginnings and created a sense of togetherness.
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I Belong to a Different India
Read more: I Belong to a Different IndiaBorn at the crossroads of two Indias, the one before 1991 and the one after, our alumnus Harshmann reflects on how the transformations has shaped his childhood, memories and imagination.
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Lecture Notes#2 | Producing “The Slum”: Towards New Conceptualizations by Dr Priti Narayan
Read more: Lecture Notes#2 | Producing “The Slum”: Towards New Conceptualizations by Dr Priti NarayanHow do we talk about “the slum” without falling into tropes of pity, exoticism or creating a narrative of hyper-agency? Dr. Priti Narayan’s lecture guided us through the contradictions in urban discourse and called for new frameworks grounded in labour, care, and recognition. Read the report by our editor Lakshmi Yazhini on our website.
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