Article 19

Tag: Nadisha

  • The Algorithmic Self: Identity and AI

    The ‘algorithmic self’ emerging out of such interactions is a product of the ‘gaze’ of the algorithm which, based on its vast collections of our data dictates what aspects of our identity are to be amplified, minimized or erased. Read More

    2–3 minutes

  • Hood Violence, Christianity and Black Cultural Politics in Kendrick Lamar’s GNX

    Kendrick 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. Read More

    11–16 minutes

  • Modern Problems, Not so Modern Solutions

    Maybe we are too busy making this world a ‘better’ place that we have stopped caring about who all can live in it. Maybe we will develop some technology to solve this. Maybe there are just maybes until we realize that its too late. But it’s still easy to smile at a security on the… Read More

    3–4 minutes

  • Prof-Files #15 | Kalpana K

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    Next up on Prof-Files is Dr. Kalpana K, Associate Professor of Development Studies in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Read More

    1–2 minutes

  • Growing Up Different

    ‘My child, when you have the knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge, how is there anything that can stop you? If people tell you your goals are too unrealistic, it’s because they see it from the other side. You see it from your side. Anyone who tells you that you can’t do this… Read More

    18–27 minutes

  • Review | Viduthalai Part 1 (2023)

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    Last week, the first look of “Viduthalai Part 2” was released. As a devoted fan of Vetrimaaran and this cinematic masterpiece, I couldn’t resist the perfect opportunity to write a review for “Viduthalai” Part 1. My goals for this review are twofold: to introduce and celebrate this work of art, and to get everyone as… Read More

    3–4 minutes

  • A Misfit!!!

    Being an IITian myself for more than a year now, however, I feel discomfort in labeling myself an IITian. This is not because of my general aversion to labels and labeling myself. The discomfort, or the sense of being a misfit emanates from the repetitive interactions, anecdotes and general observations of mysurroundings on the campus. Read More

    2–3 minutes

  • Speak Freely, Yes – But Conditions Apply

    India has always boasted of its liberal democratic values – of how the makers of the constitution braved divisive spirits  from all sides, and embraced ideals that were quite indigestible for a significant proportion of the population. And yes, our constitution remains a wonder – a gem of a work which has laid the foundations… Read More

    8–12 minutes