Article 19

Category: Department Events

  • HS Mixer Night

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    Article 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. Read More

    2–3 minutes

  • Lecture Notes#2 | Producing “The Slum”: Towards New Conceptualizations by Dr Priti Narayan

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    How 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. Read More

    4–6 minutes

  • Lecture Notes #1 | The Philosophy of Conscience | Part 1

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    What 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 a report, reflecting on the balance between individual values and collective morality. Read More

    3–4 minutes

  • Report | Dept. Freshie Talks

    Article 19 reports on the “Dept. Freshie Talks”, the formal orientation session where the new MA batch met their seniors and got a glimpse into life in the department and beyond. Read More

    2–4 minutes

  • 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. Read More

    22–33 minutes

  • Ethnic Day 2024: A kaleidoscope of Cultures and Colours

    Ethnic Day arrived to the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences on 29th October. Our correspondent Malavika reports on how students embraced the chance to bring a bit of their culture to campus. Read More

    1–2 minutes

  • Fright Fest – Department Fest Week 2024

    Fright Fest, dubbed the first department fest week, brought department clubs together to organize unique, theme-centered events, from film screenings to poetry sessions, offering students an exciting escape into the world of the eerie and uncanny. Read More

    2–4 minutes

  • HS Department Crowns Its First Chess Champion in Thrilling Tournament | 2024

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    The halls of the HS Department buzzed with excitement as 29 brilliant minds gathered for the inaugural HS Intra-Department Chess Tournament from October 11-13, 2024. The event, marked by intense competition and camaraderie, showcased the strategic prowess and quick thinking of the department’s finest chess players Read More

    4–6 minutes

  • Department Frisbee Tournament | 2024

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    In what was a tournament filled with unyielding spirit and sheer determination, HS20 rose to defend their title, once again claiming the honor of being the undisputed champions of the Intra-Department Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. Read More

    4–5 minutes

  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Tournament | 2024

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    The 2024 Prem Ranjan Memorial Tournament has officially etched itself into the annals of our institution’s history. The tournament, in every sense, represented the spirit and grit of the man after whom it was named, as each and every player went to the cricket pitch as soldiers go to the battlefield. When the dust settled… Read More

    7–10 minutes