Teixobactin: The Most Effective Antibiotic Yet?
Over the course of history, discoveries of various antibiotics have drastically changed modern science and one such antibiotic, teixobactin, which was recently discovered in 2015, is a one-of-a-kind antibiotic which is being studied extensively by scientists, and one of them includes our very own alumni Rhythm Shukla, who passed out in 2018 with a masters… Continue reading Teixobactin: The Most Effective Antibiotic Yet?
The Future of Physics
“Physics is dead!” – a physicist once asserted. He believed that since most of the relatively easy problems have been solved, any further significant progress requires exceptionally complex and expensive apparatus. The best supporting example, in this case, is the Large Hadron Collider at Cern. The LHC is a 27 km circular tunnel on the… Continue reading The Future of Physics
Quantifying your academic footprint
How do research and new scientific advances affect the world around us? Institutes, Funding Agencies and Investors expect researchers to demonstrate how their work will impact the scientific community. Researchers need profiles which show off their academic accomplishments, interact with potential collaborators, and successfully compete for funding and promotion. Current methods of measuring the impact… Continue reading Quantifying your academic footprint
Regenerative Biology: An emerging field in Science
If there were no regeneration, there could be no life. If everything regenerated, there would be no death. -Richard J. Goss Would you believe it is possible to regenerate an amputated fingertip of a 3-year-old child using conservative treatments? It has been shown in previous studies that this is possible. It is also proven that… Continue reading Regenerative Biology: An emerging field in Science
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: The Supernova Foundation
Every generation carries the collective grief of the ones that come before them. Two and a half centuries after women were first let into universities, we are still tip-toeing on the edge of a crevice – fighting battles that should have long ended, nursing wounds that should have long healed. Today, you can’t move an… Continue reading Shattering the Glass Ceiling: The Supernova Foundation
A Brief History of Scientific Illustrations
At first glance, science and art may seem like disparate entities that do not have anything in common. A deeper look tells us a different story- both the natural sciences and art ultimately depend on observing the world around us, albeit for different purposes. Various forms of visual media have played a vital role in… Continue reading A Brief History of Scientific Illustrations
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रुपकुंड: एक अस्थिमय रहस्य
PART 1 संध्याकाळची वेळ होती. उन्हं उतरायला लागलेली, समोर दिसत असलेली बर्फाच्छादित शिखरे मावळत्या सूर्याच्या प्रकाशात गुलाबी दिसत होती. थोड्याच वेळात अंधारून येणार होतं. ‘आजचा मुक्काम इथेच असं दिसत आहे’… तिने एक उसासा सोडला. बरेच दिवसांपूर्वी यात्रेला निघालेले ते,अत्यंत संथ गतीने प्रवास करत होते. तिच्याबरोबर असणारे बाकीचे यात्रेकरू देखील इतकेच त्रासलेले होते. त्यांच्या राज्यात नंदा… Continue reading रुपकुंड: एक अस्थिमय रहस्य
खुदीराम बोस
Britishers ruled India for almost 200 years. For the independence of our country, our land, many sacrificed their lives, and that’s why we can breathe in a free and independent India. Almost everyone in our country knows about Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, Sardar Patel, Bhagat Singh. But many unsung warriors fought for our independence. Khudiram Bose… Continue reading खुदीराम बोस
દેવભાષા સંસ્કૃતની અજાયબી : The wonders of Sanskrit- The language of the Gods
હિમાલયના પહાડોની, એમેઝોનના જંગલોની, ગ્રેટ બેરિયર રીફની અથવા તો કોઈ કલાકૃતિની સુંદરતાનું શાબ્દિક વર્ણન શક્ય છે. પરંતુ કોઇ ભાષાની સુંદરતાનું વર્ણન કેમનુ કરવુ? પ્રસ્તુત લેખમાં દેવભાષા કહેવાયેલી, વિશ્વની સૌથી જૂની પરંતુ સૌથી સમૃદ્ધ અને વિશાળ શબ્દભંડોળ ધરાવતી ભાષાની અમુક અજાયબીનુ વર્ણન કરવાનો પ્રયાસ કર્યો છે. ૧. અક્ષરોની ક્રમબદ્ધ પંગત વડે રચાતી રોચક કાવ્યની પંક્તિ અંગ્રેજીમાં… Continue reading દેવભાષા સંસ્કૃતની અજાયબી : The wonders of Sanskrit- The language of the Gods
সত্য ও সুন্দর : Truth and Beauty
Rabindranath Tagore during his tour of Germany visited Einstein’s house in Caputh , near Berlin, on July 14, 1930. The discussion between the two great men was recorded, and was subsequently published in the January, 1931 issue of Modern Review. The following article presents a translation in Bengali.
बारी अब तेरी है
बन खुद ही की पहचान तू | रुख बदलदे बन ऐसी चट्टान तू ||
बन खामोश सा उफान तू | जो बरसादे कहर बन ऐसा तूफ़ान तू ||
आपके नक़्शे कदम
मैं पिता जी सेपिता जी बैठक में पड़ी वो अलमारी, पलंग, कुर्सी, मेज और उस पे पड़ा जो गुलदान है,क्या ये सब माँ के साथ आया दहेज का ही समान है?या फिर उनके घरवालो को आपके प्रति कोई खास सम्मान है?हाँ अब थोड़ा समझदार तो हो गया है, बच्चा आपका चाहे थोड़ा नादान है, मैं… Continue reading आपके नक़्शे कदम
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Are you a perfectionist?
Do you postpone a task just because you feel you can’t do it perfectly? Do you consider any of your less than 100% efforts as zero? Do you consider your mistakes & failures catastrophes? Do you punish yourself for them? And if you do not celebrate your best efforts because they fell short of the… Continue reading Are you a perfectionist?
In Memoriam: Truth, Justice and the Democratic Way
The present situation on campus has unequivocally forced the entire student community to think about rules, who enforces them, and what thought processes give rise to those. Unprecedented attempts are being made by the Director to dictate students’ living spaces. Confluence condemns these measures as backward and regressive. The issue at hand seems to be… Continue reading In Memoriam: Truth, Justice and the Democratic Way
No Such Thing As Observers
CONTENT WARNING: The following article has mentions of ragging, harassment, rape culture, and sexual assault. We were greeted with a fairly shocking email around a month ago, at the time of writing this: the Director reported updates on “certain extremely serious instances” in the heavily charged email. There was to be gendered segregation of hostels.… Continue reading No Such Thing As Observers
Gendered Segregation: Alumni Speak
As veterans of the system, an institute’s Alumni should be deemed most fit to speak on its shortcomings or efficacy; or so the Editor feels. Unfortunately, in the debate regarding the segregation of genders on campus – arguably one of the most important and unique legacies of IISER-Mohali – they (among other rightful & qualified… Continue reading Gendered Segregation: Alumni Speak
SRC- Compromised?
Is freedom anything else than the right to live as we wish? Nothing else. – Epictetus “In Pursuit of Knowledge”- The big, bold letters we see in the IISER Mohali logo bear a message of authenticity of education. Knowledge is the power of humanity. Aided by knowledge and thought, humans are now reaching the pinnacle… Continue reading SRC- Compromised?
GATI & Toys
When children are allowed to play with expensive toys, there is always the apprehension that they will damage them. But children are trusted because, in the past, they have shown that they can be gentle with expensive toys. What if one of them suddenly breaks a toy? Should the group suffer? Should all their toys… Continue reading GATI & Toys
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What is life at IISER ‘supposed’ to look like?
We have all had our fair share of struggles to make our way to a prestigious research institute like IISER. But did we come here with the mindset that our struggles ended with our admission? Or did we think that they would come down because we are studying what we like? Or did we think… Continue reading What is life at IISER ‘supposed’ to look like?
The Saga of Email Threads
Have you ever encountered an extensive email debate that never attained a clear consensus? Have you ever seen vast lists of commodities on sale that left even the likes of OLX behind? If this sounds familiar to you, welcome to the IISER Mohali mailing list. Our email threads do not merely consist of the average… Continue reading The Saga of Email Threads
Manthan Musings: Interview with an Electron
INTERVIEW WITH ELECTRON-123NM-#352726-2122, RESEARCH VETERAN, DAVISSON-GERMER EXPERIMENT, WESTERN ELECTRIC, 1923-1927 Q: How did it feel to be part of an experiment which forever changed the way the world looks at everything in general, and electrons in particular? A: I left the laboratory in 1927, almost 295 years ago, from now. Back then, nobody really understood… Continue reading Manthan Musings: Interview with an Electron
The Benefit of the Doubt- Part I
“The Benefit of The Doubt must go to the batsman.” How many times have we heard this statement on live television? Have you ever stopped to wonder why? “It’s common sense, isn’t it?”-are the first words to form in our mind. Think harder. Why? Why in a situation that could go either way, possibly more… Continue reading The Benefit of the Doubt- Part I
Re-defining a Soul Search
A delightful compendium of thoughts born within my soul never rests for peace! The search has gone too far yet the march is unending! The source of contentment and joy in my dream of life always surprises me with denial and disagreement but I shall conquer the doubtful illusion of irresistible pain! I shall fight… Continue reading Re-defining a Soul Search
Being Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World
Let’s first break this complex word down. The term ‘neurodivergence’ was coined in 1998 by sociologist Judy Singer. Singer emphasised the idea of neurodivergence being natural, and stated that social barriers are what causes it to be a disability. Neurodivergence is the condition of having a nervous system that is different from the majority of… Continue reading Being Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World
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Warriors
For donning that olive green, they heart prepare their soul, it’s paramount for them, because they set no other goal. The goal to write story of their unflinching attitude, with… Continue reading Warriors
রাত প্যাঁচা
সৌম্য দত্ত জানতে চাইলাম ‘তুমি কি অশুভ? তুমি কি জ্ঞানি?’ সে কিছু ভেবে বলল, ‘শুধু মেহনতি’ বললাম, ‘চোখে ভালো দেখোনা বুঝি…’ আধখাওয়া চাঁদের দিকে চেয়ে সে বলল, ‘দেখবার মত আছেটাই… Continue reading রাত প্যাঁচা
A Mirror Maze
How much further do I have to go?How long is it going to take?How long have I been here? Have I eaten?Have I taken my medicines?Have I cleaned my room?… Continue reading A Mirror Maze
Today
I seea ray of hope,which is ecstatic and dope.It seems full of haze,far behind the misty maze.It’s eloping far awayI want to catch it on my way.A lot of hurdles… Continue reading Today
Grief of a Lost Love
Her eyes- speak of a subtle love that she had in her past. The wrinkles around her eyes get smaller when she puts a smile. A tear rolls down her… Continue reading Grief of a Lost Love
Through the Aqueous Orbs
Falling from the sky, with teary eyes, I looked above for no other choice I had. My arms were stretched above, wanting some hug from the heavens. Instead, I kept… Continue reading Through the Aqueous Orbs
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History of the Seven Sisters
The Seven Sisters refers to the seven contiguous states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. It is a melange of different cultures, languages, traditions and tribes. Despite its rich history, this unexplored region exists only on the periphery of the subconscious mind of India. This article is an endeavour to tell… Continue reading History of the Seven Sisters
Evolution of scripts of Indian languages
“आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः । “ “Aa no bhadra: krtavo yantu vishwatah:I” (Meaning:” Let noble thoughts come to me from all directions” Rig Veda 1.89.1) This is a very famous line from the Rig Veda; one of the oldest extant texts from any Indo-European language. For all the bibliophiles out there, at one… Continue reading Evolution of scripts of Indian languages
The Science of Freedom
June, perhaps the most brutal month of the year. With the scorching solstice sun right over our heads, sweaty afternoons and melting evenings, it is ironic that June is also the month when every corporate giant dons the rainbow on their logo and chants the good old slogans of love and acceptance. The western queer… Continue reading The Science of Freedom
How the pandemic affected the queer people of India
It’s been a terrible year, and none of us have come out of it unscathed, but the queer community has been hit particularly hard. COVID-19 has created some new challenges, while exacerbating pre-existing ones. Many queer people exist at the intersection of various marginalized identities of caste, class, religion, disability and neurodivergence, and bear the… Continue reading How the pandemic affected the queer people of India
A Seat at the Table: Achieving Inclusivity in Public Spaces
Books, toys, career choices, cars, and public spaces—this seemingly incongruent list has a distressing commonality, they are all gendered. The overwhelmingly male and white architectural approach has left public spaces with much to be desired. An intrinsically heteronormative design can severely intimidate the LGBTQIA+ community, aspects like poor or inadequately arranged lighting only serve to… Continue reading A Seat at the Table: Achieving Inclusivity in Public Spaces
Decolonising Queer History: the LGBTQIA+ rights movement in India, Africa and the Middle East
The month of June is celebrated as Pride month in many countries around the world to honour the 1969 Stonewall riots that catalyzed the LGBTQIA+ movement. It commemorates the years of struggle for equal rights and opportunities, the continuing fight for justice and celebrates the movement’s accomplishments over the years. As the movement gained momentum… Continue reading Decolonising Queer History: the LGBTQIA+ rights movement in India, Africa and the Middle East
The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd
“Understand this, I mean to arrive at the truth. The truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful… Continue reading The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd
The Phase 10 Issue
A TRICITY FOOD GUIDE, EDITION IV by @onthefoodpath Want to get off campus, go somewhere close, and find something to… Continue reading The Phase 10 Issue
Visit 26 in Sector 26
A TRICITY FOOD GUIDE, Edition III by @onthefoodpath Are you the kind of person who likes live music and concerts… Continue reading Visit 26 in Sector 26
Cinema Paradiso
It is one of those movies which can give you nostalgia about something that you have never experienced. Without beating… Continue reading Cinema Paradiso
The Wolf in Lamb’s Clothing
The first thing that you notice in Onaayum Aattukuttiyum (OA) is the way the man jumps into a running start.… Continue reading The Wolf in Lamb’s Clothing
A Tricity Food Guide
Edition I, Chapter 1 The Pocket-Friendly Ever heard of The Chocolate Room?Located in the market of phase 5, Mohali, the… Continue reading A Tricity Food Guide
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More than a safe space: WiPMA at IISER Mohali
There are almost 8 billion people today, of which nearly 8.8 million are scientists by profession1. Among these 8.8 million people, less than 30% are women (<2.6 million)2. By this statistic, there is a significant gender disparity in science. Furthermore, in the population of all scientists, only 20% of all physicists, 30% of all mathematicians… Continue reading More than a safe space: WiPMA at IISER Mohali
Bhagat Singh Chattra Morcha in BHU
“They have made a mockery of the safety and security for girls here..while on one hand they implement curfew at 10 PM for girls, and do so much moral policing in the name of safety, when the real matter comes up, they do nothing. Their hollow concept is what made all us girls so angry”.… Continue reading Bhagat Singh Chattra Morcha in BHU
Student Movements
We’ve all heard about how lucky we are to study in a premier institution like IISER Mohali, and how we should be responsible with the taxpayer money that funds our education/research habitat. There is more to that responsibility than simply churning out degrees and research papers. The environment in a public institute or university is… Continue reading Student Movements
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