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Insight is IIT Bombay's Official Student Media Body. Website: https://insightiitb.netlify.app/ IIT Bombay's Official Student Media Body and Newsletter.

Check us out at http://www.insightiitb.org/
If you wish to join our team, drop us a mail at [email protected]

25/01/2025

Now that 2025 is officially underway, let’s take a fun look back at 2024 with our "IITB 2024 Recap"! Join us for a nostalgic trip as we say goodbye to the past and get excited for the things to come in 2025.
If you think we missed any news or events from last year, feel free to drop a comment below.
Hit the link in our bio or check out our YouTube channel to watch the whole video!

24/01/2025

A brilliant graph theorist, humble mentor and inspiring educator - Prof. Ajit A. Diwan has left behind a legacy that will forever remain a cornerstone of Indian academia. As we grieve the loss of this great personage, Insight has compiled a heartfelt article chalking Prof. Diwan's journey at IITB through the reflections of his students. Head over to the link in our bio to read the full article.

15/01/2025

We at Insight, the official student media body on campus, welcome you to the world of journalism!

We are excited to bring you the Freshie Feature, a 2-week program where you can put yourself in the shoes of a journalist.
Ideate and execute various aspects of journalism like writing, interviewing, shooting videos and designing.
You will get allotted a mentor from the Insight team to help guide you.
And the best entries stand a chance to be featured on Insight's website and socials!

We are holding an orientation to brief you about the program. We hope to see you there. Bring along your ideas as fun discussions and brainstorming sessions await!

Date: Friday, 17th January 2025
Time: 8:30 PM onwards
Venue: LT 201

12/01/2025

From groundbreaking research to thrilling competitions, IIT Bombay has been buzzing with activity! This month saw remarkable events, from the inaugural Pan IIT Tech Expo to Inter-IIT championships and insightful symposiums.

06/01/2025

As the spring semester starts, here’s the second edition of our comic series, In Plain Sight. ’Tis the season for early morning pilgrimages to the Lecture Hall Complex, and campus roads will be getting busier with pedestrians, cycles, autos and EVs. Will the recent addition of new EVs be enough to handle the demand? Or will autos rule the street? Time will tell.

27/12/2024

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Insight covers the Student Grievance Redressal Committees (SGRC) – an initiative aimed at streamlining the resolution of student grievances with a focus on unresolved concerns and issues beyond the scope of existing mechanisms. This involves the establishment of two new committees: Student Grievance Consultative Committee (SGCC) and the Institute Student Grievance Redressal Committee (ISGRC).
Though the SGRC is a step towards enhancing the student grievance redressal experience, there are questions surrounding when the committees will be established and how the ISGRC’s 2-professor and 3-student structure will fit into the existing mechanisms. Read the full article, to know more.

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07/12/2024

[Full article link in bio] Insight had the privilege of interviewing Prof. Darshan Shah and Malay Dhamelia, a PhD graduate student to explore their research journeys and the lives that shaped them. Through these conversations, we present to you a glimpse into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. From personal stories to groundbreaking work, these journeys offer inspiration and insight into academia. Hope you find them insightful!

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04/12/2024

November was a busy month with endsems weighing on our minds, but events in the institute never stop! Catch up on all the latest events in this month’s Inbites, from the exciting Tree Walk to the Sustainability Synergy Meet showcasing sustainability efforts across IITs.

03/12/2024

[Full article link in bio] IIT Bombay introduced a policy to send biweekly attendance reports of first-year students to their parents, aiming to address academic stress and improve social integration. The administration believes attendance fosters routine and peer interaction, but has it really been effective?

The article highlights the reasoning, implementation, and challenges behind the policy, including technical glitches, incorrect records, and increased parental pressure. It also explores whether this approach strikes the right balance between supporting students and preserving their independence.

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04/11/2024

As the festive month unfolded, IIT Bombay sparkled with innovation and networking events! This October edition of Inbites showcased exciting events, from the Inter-IIT Tech Board Meet to the inspiring CSR Summit.

Reach out to us on our social media handles if you want us to cover any event for the next edition of Inbites!

01/11/2024

[Full Article Link in Bio] IIT Bombay isn’t just a campus for students; it’s home to many furry friends, too! The animals and biodiversity, especially the strays make an integral part of the community. But sharing spaces can sometimes lead to clashes. Through the revised policy to minimise Human-Animal Conflicts, the institute is finding ways to ensure a safe, compassionate environment for both humans and animals. This article dives into the policy, the work of the campus collective called the Animal Welfare Group, and how responsible feeding practices help everyone coexist peacefully.

For the full article, head to the link in our bio!

28/10/2024

[Full article link in bio] From 7th-11th October, IIT Bombay hosted Mental Health Week to remind us all that it's okay to not be okay with the blend of unique activities—from animal-assisted therapy and art sessions to fireside chats with thought leaders in mental wellness.

World Mental Health Day on the 10th October brought inspiring messages from Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, and Ms. Ira Khan, who shared their journeys and insights on emotional resilience.

With conversations, challenges, and creative outlets like sound baths and origami, here's how IIT Bombay took a step towards breaking stigma and building stronger minds.

26/10/2024

Throwback returns this year with a fresh collection of intriguing and witty snippets from our archives, still as relevant and enjoyable as ever. This edition highlights articles on the experiences of married PhD couples, the effects of hostel conditions, a foolproof MBA guide, and much more.

To read the full articles, head over to the link in our bio or visit our website.

13/10/2024

Lastly is the General Body Meeting of the Institute Culturals Council scheduled as follows:

Date: 14th October 2024, Monday
Time: 9 PM
Location: LH 102

General Body Meeting is a platform where institute councils and student representatives come forward to directly interact with students, addressing queries and informing everyone about the work done in the tenure.

Also check out the GS meter, through which Insight presents a review of their performance by categorising their manifesto points as completed, ongoing/completed to some extent and not yet started. A detailed review and explanation by the General Secretaries can be found on the GS Meter website [link in bio].

12/10/2024

Next up is the General Body Meeting of the Under Graduate Academic Council scheduled as follows:

Date: 13th October 2024, Sunday
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: LC 202

General Body Meeting is a platform where institute councils and student representatives come forward to directly interact with students, addressing queries and informing everyone about the work done in the tenure.

Also check out the GS meter, through which Insight presents a review of their performance by categorising their manifesto points as completed, ongoing/completed to some extent and not yet started. A detailed review and explanation by the General Secretaries can be found on the GS Meter website [link in bio].

11/10/2024

Next is the General Body Meeting of the Post Graduate Academic Council (PGAC), scheduled as follows:

Date: 11th October 2024, Friday
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: LA 201

General Body Meeting is a platform where institute councils and student representatives come forward to directly interact with students, addressing queries and informing everyone about the work done in the tenure.

Also check out the GS meter, through which Insight presents a review of their performance by categorising their manifesto points as completed, ongoing/completed to some extent and not yet started. A detailed review and explanation by the General Secretaries can be found on the GS Meter website [link in bio].

10/10/2024

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This article presents the details of the security concerns raised by some Hostel-15 residents on 1 September 2024 which were consequently reported to the relevant authorities. Further, the article covers the security enhancements that have taken place in Hostel-10 since the break-in incidents that occurred there in September and December 2023. It also includes comments of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs (ADean SA), the Hostel-15 General Secretary, the Warden, and the hostel staff regarding the suspected incident and the ongoing steps being taken to enhance the security of Hostel-15.
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08/10/2024

Following up is the General Body Meeting of the Insititute Sports Council scheduled as follows:

Date: 9th October 2024, Wednesday
Time: 9 PM
Location: LC 001

General Body Meeting is a platform where institute councils and student representatives come forward to directly interact with students, addressing queries and informing everyone about the work done in the tenure.

Also check out the GS meter, through which Insight presents a review of their performance by categorising their manifesto points as completed, ongoing/completed to some extent and not yet started. A detailed review and explanation by the General Secretaries can be found on the GS Meter website [link in bio].

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Insight + UGAC Career Series Collab

This year, Insight and Undergraduate Academic Council - UGAC, IIT Bombay have joined hands for the coveted Career Series, to make it more insightful, cover as many profiles as possible and provide answers to all your questions about the several career options there are to choose from. As part of this new collaboration, this year’s Career Series will involve accounts of experienced alumni on more than 10 career profiles, including novel career paths like Economic Policy and Earth Sciences. Stay tuned for the first release to be launched soon on both Insight and UGAC’s official pages!

Flagship Newsletter 22.2 promo

Hey everyone, Uncertainties and prolonged disturbances have marked this last semester in our life, with an online semester starting off, a first in IITBs lifetime! We have always been proud to reach your doorstep with important issues that affect us, but this sadly can't be the case this year. Through this Flagship Newsletter (Print Edition) 22.2, we talk about a wide range of topics such as the importance of Master's education, our quest for academic excellence, hostel infrastructural issues, the decline of hostel culture and the stigma of body shaming. Follow us on the insti app if you're an IITB student to get all the notifications: https://www.insti.app/org/insight Stay tuned for the launch!

Over the years, batches of students have come and left, but one thing has remained almost the same – the leafy environs in which they all studied. As one of the few outposts of green in a bustling city, the campus has been a haven for a variety of species. However, this might be beginning to change. This special edition about the Biodiversity in our institute will take you through the story behind our green campus, home not only to a vibrant student community but also a stunning multitude of flora and fauna. As the culmination of three years of observing this campus at close quarters, the article takes a long term look at all of the changes that have occurred to the campus biodiversity over time. Stay tuned for the Special Edition! 🌱

Protests againt Violence in JMI University and AMU

Last night, a few students of IIT Bombay gathered at the SOM Well at 11 pm. They were part of a protest rally organized against the violence perpetrated on students in Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU) and the Aligarh Muslim University(AMU). Around 11 PM, 40+ students gathered at the venue and marched with torches from the Shailesh J Mehta School of Management to the Main Gate and back. The rally concluded with a few speeches by the students. Students present at the location informed us that information about the rally was circulated through Whatsapp. After the rally, APPSC, an unofficial group that operates within the campus, issued a statement condemning the unauthorized intrusion and violence of police inside the JMIU campus. Although the protest was not said to be organized by any particular body, the members of APPSC and some other groups were said to be an active part of it. Pictures of the rally have been circulated all over the internet. With #IITBombay being among the trending topics on Twitter in India, thousands of tweets linking IIT Bombay to the heated debate taking place in the nation were made. It is important to note that no survey has been conducted to gauge the opinion of IIT Bombay students on the CAB issue and that no official student body or administrative body was responsible for organising this rally. (Video Credits: APPSC, IIT Bombay)

Offbeat Career #2

Offbeat Career #2 In Offbeat Career series, we bring to you stories of the unique career path chosen by IIT-B seniors. This time we have Kota Factory star Ranjan Raj who shares his motivation for pursuing a career in acting, and talks about what keeps him going through tough times.

How to join IDF

The Insight Discussion Forum (IDF) was launched a year ago to initiate discussions on topics relevant to the IITB community. Heeding to a few queries, here's a step by step guide to add yourself to IDF. Note that this group is a closed community within IIT Bombay and one will need a working IITB email id to join the group.

In order to channel discussions relevant to you, provide a platform to discuss all you deem important and act as a hub for exchanging opinions related to the happenings in the institute and policies that affect us at large, we have created a discussion forum on facebook in similar lines as the Insight Google group. The group is meant for students of IITB only. Join the group at: http://tinyurl.com/insightdiscforum