Tag: Yatin Satish
Articles by Yatin Satish, correspondent 2021-22.
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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
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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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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
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Freshie Guide – What Do I Do?
Entering college is like plunging into the deep end of a swimming pool without a life-preserver. You find yourself floundering and sputtering, searching for a way to understand the classes, the timetables, the people, the faculty, and even yourself. The first couple of weeks feel like a whirlwind whisking you high up into the skies… Read More
3–5 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 | 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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Caste, Class, Gender and “Elite” Institute Teams
In Institute terms, the “Elite” teams are somewhat intuitively understood as “prestigious”, hard-working teams for which there is a high demand with respect to favourable extra-curricular CV points that high-paying non-core companies tend to favour.How do questions of caste, class and gender play out between the links of this ‘Great Chain of Being’? If you’ve… Read More
6–9 minutes
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13th Annual DoHSS Conference Report
The 13th Annual HSS Department Conference, held over the 6th and 7th of April 2024, was a noteworthy success. Presenters and scholars from various universities across the country came together at the Central Lecture Theatre, IIT Madras to discuss and present the numerous innovative ideas they put forward in their papers. Having covered a diverse… Read More
13–20 minutes
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Alumni Speak #18 | Siddharth Sareen
Next in the Alumni Speak Series, we talk to Siddharth Sareen from HS06 batch about his nostalgic recollections of his time on campus and the profound impact it had on his life’s trajectory. Read More
16–23 minutes
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