Tag: Alphin Tom
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Ripe Vinyl #19 | Casual by Chappell Roan
Do you ever have this moment – where you hear a song for the first time, and you’re not even thirty seconds in, but it’s already struck a chord in you? I’ve had a rare handful of them, because music usually endears itself to me over time and repeated listens. But this April, I heard… Read More
5–7 minutes
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Review | Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
The Prophet Song by Paul Lynch depicts the journey of a family as they navigate through a war-struck Ireland. The Prophet song was awarded the Man Booker Prize in 2023. Worthy of the prize, the book perfectly captures the idea of a dystopian society. It is worth the read purely because of the author’s brilliance… Read More
6–8 minutes
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Exploring the Indian Drag Scene
Drag has been incorporated as an art form in multiple ways. Yet, when it comes to India, our understanding of Drag is very often limited to the Indianized version of a Western art form. Even while discussing places where Drag can be experienced best, the same few cosmopolitan names kept coming up (Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa… Read More
10–14 minutes
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Manifesto Review 2023-24 | Department Secretary
As Appukrishnan M V assumed his role as Department Secretary (2023-2024), coinciding with the arrival of the newly formed 2-Year MA batches, his vision centered on emphasizing the value of teamwork to achieve shared objectives. Read More
2–3 minutes
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Manifesto Review 2023-24 | Branch Councillor
The Branch Councillor’s vision for this term (2023-2024) was aimed at fostering a stress-free learning environment, increased curriculum flexibility, and improved networking with alumni to enhance placement and internship opportunities Read More
6–8 minutes
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Manifesto Review 2023-24 | Placement Core
The Placement & Internship for the academic year 2023-24 was led by Nidan Ali Basheer. The primary goal was to reduce setbacks and streamline the process while able to provide career opportunities for the final and pre-final year students of the institute that fulfill their potential and aspirations while minimizing inconvenience and setbacks. By streamlining… Read More
4–6 minutes
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Ripe Vinyl #18 | Rammstein – Deutschland: Of Conundrum of Country and Citizen
And I no longer know how to understand Deutschland. The song yearns for reconciliation with a bloody and troubled national past. But what does one do when living in the bloody and troubled present that has not yet become the past? How does one reconcile with their conscience over their inaction, deliberate silence – can… Read More
4–7 minutes
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Reading Between the Hashtags
A few weeks ago, I was at Crossword, browsing the half-price section. A group of girls stood next to me, scanning the books before them. One of them picked up a book and exclaimed loudly, “This book is amazing. You all have to read it.” Curious, I turned my head to see her holding It… Read More
4–5 minutes
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Traversing the Insti: Part III
In the latest edition of Traversing the Insti, our correspondent Sonia explores the tranquil sanctuaries of the campus’s three sacred temples offering solace, spirituality, and even a haven for study. Afterwards, we catch a glimpse into the ever bustling Usha Cafe complex, where students revel in spirited conversations and casual chit chats, and where the… Read More
4–6 minutes
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The HOD Speaks
Article 19 offers an interview featuring Prof Rajesh Kumar, anticipating his invaluable contributions and visionary potential to propel our department to new heights. Read More
10–15 minutes
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