Author: Article 19
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Harry Potter Kinder Joy and nostalgia for sale
Read more: Harry Potter Kinder Joy and nostalgia for saleFor many of us, Harry Potter isn’t just a book series—it’s a cherished part of our childhood and school days. We still remember sneaking the books into class, staying late to finish just one more chapter, and passionately discussing the stories with our friends. What if that Harry Potter magic could return to our lives…
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Lesson from an Imaginative friend
Read more: Lesson from an Imaginative friend“The most depressing feeling on a Campus like IIT Madras’ is to feel alone – to feel like no one cares about you, or whether you live, die, or run circles in the sky.” This was something that an ‘anonymous’ had mentioned in one of the previous articles of this magazine, and it drew my…
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Ripe Vinyl #20 | Soulful Symphony: Entharo Mahanubhavulu by Vidyasagar
Read more: Ripe Vinyl #20 | Soulful Symphony: Entharo Mahanubhavulu by VidyasagarA review of “Entharo Mahanubhavulu” from Devadoothan (2000), where Vidyasagar’s masterful composition elevated Tyagaraja’s timeless kriti into an unforgettable cinematic experience.
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It’s okay not to be Okay
Read more: It’s okay not to be OkayTo blame policies is easier than accepting things yourself, however. Even though it absolutely sucks, I think we need to take care of ourselves and our close ones. It is easy to let all the rush take you over, but what I have learned from the short time I have been here is that the…
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The Unfinished Battle for Gender Equality in Sports
Read more: The Unfinished Battle for Gender Equality in SportsDespite the progress in in gender equality in various spheres, sexism, discrimination, and structural and systematic barriers continue to shape the experiences of women and marginalised genders in sports. This is not just an oversight, but an injustice that demands an urgent and unwavering response.
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Article 19 Reports on ‘Enchanting the Archive: A Symposium’
Read more: Article 19 Reports on ‘Enchanting the Archive: A Symposium’‘Enchanting the Archive: A Symposium’ organised by The Archive of IIT Madras on the 22nd of January 2025, brought together academics to discuss archival methodology, experience, and perspectives. This report aims to present the various ideas discussed by the Panelists at the Symposium, and communicate the air of enthusiasm and academic collaboration that pervaded it.
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Prof-Files #16 | Dr. Deepak Paramashivan
Read more: Prof-Files #16 | Dr. Deepak ParamashivanNext up on Prof-Files is Dr. Deepak Paramashivan, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
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A Life in Fiji, A Dream of Home
Read more: A Life in Fiji, A Dream of HomeJudith Brown, in Making a Modern Diaspora, outlines that between the start of the system in 1834 and its conclusion in 1917, over 1.5 million Indians were shipped out to Mauritius, British Guiana, Natal, and Trinidad as indentured labourers. Most people, when they signed their contracts before leaving home, had no idea of the conditions…
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Hood Violence, Christianity and Black Cultural Politics in Kendrick Lamar’s GNX
Read more: Hood Violence, Christianity and Black Cultural Politics in Kendrick Lamar’s GNXKendrick Lamar’s latest album ‘GNX’ features a cover with the artist posing on a ‘black Grand National’. In this article, Akhil, our guest correspondent, discusses how this album serves as a powerful celebration of black culture, hood politics, faith, and the complexities of modern rap.
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Throwing the Baby Out With the Bongwater: On The New Substance Abuse Policy
Read more: Throwing the Baby Out With the Bongwater: On The New Substance Abuse PolicyThe new ‘Substance Abuse’ Policy recently announced by the Hostel Affairs Secretary on behalf of the Hostel Office is sorely misguided in its intent, and extremely inadequate in the larger context of student wellbeing at IIT Madras.
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