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Prof-files #22 – Dr. Sreenath V S
This edition of Prof-files features Dr. Sreenath VS, Assistant Professor of English Studies, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Read More
5–8 minutes
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Rest in Peace, Danya
The chess world is mourning the passing of Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, a beloved chess player, educator, and commentator. As the chess community in collective grief takes a stance against social media vitriol, our correspondent Roshni Ramanan pens a heartfelt tribute that reflects on legacy, life and loss. Read More
6–9 minutes
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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
Prof 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. Read More
3–5 minutes
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Lecture Notes#2 | Producing “The Slum”: Towards New Conceptualizations by Dr Priti Narayan
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
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Rewind — Article 19’s Year End Magazine is Here!
We’re excited to share with you Rewind, the first-ever magazine-style edition from Article 19! This magazine is a curated collection of some of the best pieces published on our blog over the past year. It’s also the first time we’ve taken Article 19 beyond the blog and into a proper, designed format—something you can flip through, revisit, and enjoy. Read More
1–2 minutes
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An Open Letter from Me: Thoughts About the Department
– Chenni Valavan Dear Department, Hi. It’s me. From the last Integrated MA batch. Still here (all 10 fingers, 10 brain cells). Still confused. Still waiting for someone to acknowledge our situation, to not brush it aside. And yes, I am talking out of experience. Kindly hear me out as I write to you all; Read More
5–8 minutes
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my mother tells me
A raw, reflective piece by Qais on conformity, expectation, and the quiet rebellion of simply existing. Read More
2–3 minutes
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Claiming Space, colourized: Gender and Body Politics at Insti wali Holi
The Holi celebration at the institute showcases vibrant joy, but reveals underlying gender dynamics. Female students navigate public spaces with caution, often yielding to male presence, reflecting societal norms of space occupation. Read More
5–8 minutes
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In Defence of India’s Population
This article argues against viewing population as a liability, emphasizing the potential of India’s young demographic. It advocates for individual choice regarding family planning and urges governance to harness human capital instead of perpetuating doom-laden narratives. Read More
6–9 minutes
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HSSpeak#16 | Feminism
Feminism is a term that’s often misunderstood— It’s not about erasing differences, but about recognizing that equality in rights and opportunities doesn’t require sameness in physicality. This article aims to break down the term, bust a few myths, introduce the waves and branches of feminism, and explain why fighting for gender equality is still relevant today. Read More
4–6 minutes
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