Tag: Vasuki
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Prof-Files #20 | Dr Mathangi Krishnamurthy
We’re back with a new season of Prof-Files! This edition features Dr. Mathangi Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Read More
4–6 minutes
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Walls, Gardens, Ladders and an Obituary to a Resisting Internet
The internet wasn’t always this closed off. Once upon a time, users found ladders for every wall — torrent sites, file sharing, open forums. Now? You’re stuck in a walled garden, can’t post a link on Instagram, and even Wordle Bot is behind a paywall. In today’s article, Nidan Ali Basheer writes an obituary to… Read More
4–6 minutes
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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… Read More
5–7 minutes
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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
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AI and Creativity
The rapid growth of Machine Learning and Data Science is propelling us into a new age where technology and AI will pervade and permeate all over our lives. Besides making our lives easier and easier, it is forcing us to confront some fundamental existential questions about what makes us Human. Darwin pulled us down from… Read More
2–3 minutes
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Review | Words of Power – Babel, or the Necessity of Violence, by R. F. Kuang
Kuang masterfully navigates these questions while proposing another viewpoint – when all you have known is the grace of the colonizer protecting you from death, when what he has given you is security and peace, how do you still choose the world over your safety? By weaving a thought-provoking narrative, Kuang pitches to us what… Read More
3–4 minutes
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Embracing Interdisciplinarity
In recent years, “interdisciplinarity” has become a buzzword in academic curricula worldwide, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for a comprehensive understanding through the integration of diverse viewpoints and expertise. This trend highlights the importance of breaking down traditional academic silos to address complex, multifaceted phenomena more effectively. Read More
2–3 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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