Sheena Mathew, the owner of Fruitful, is someone most of us have frequently interacted with on campus. Her shop is always bustling with students who want to wind down after a hectic day and enjoy a hearty evening snack. Yet most students don’t know much about her beyond the surface. This conversation with her gives... Continue Reading →
The very famous, often misunderstood aphorism comes from the 1878 book “Molly Bawn” by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford. I ask you this: Is beauty truly subjective? Different people seem to have different ideas of beauty; some define it in absolutes, while others do not. There are traditionally two highly debated ways in which beauty can be... Continue Reading →
On 22nd January 2026, members from the Journal Club interviewed the new Director-in-Charge of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Prof. D Sriram, along with the new Dean of Administration, Prof. A Vasan. The conversation focused on discussing persistent issues faced by students on campus. We talked about the administration’s stand on bringing back Impartus, hygiene issues... Continue Reading →
JC: Hello, sir. Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background, where you’re from, your early journey, and how you ended up in BPHC? Prof. Sayan: I am basically from West Bengal. I did my schooling at St. Xavier’s, Haldia. It’s a small industrial town. I was there till class 12, and then... Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that our campus harbours an entire ecosystem of plants, bugs, and reptiles alike. Most of us walk on the road at night, constantly praying that none of them jump onto our foot and claim us as their next terror target. Despite our distaste (or interest!) in these creepy crawlies, they are an... Continue Reading →
What does freedom really mean to each one of us? Is being able to breathe freely true freedom? Is being away from home freedom? Or is it something much more valuable in a larger sense? We attempt to follow rules, yet we constantly feel the urge to make our own decisions, but not entirely on our... Continue Reading →
With Compres recently done and dusted, and us having received our grades, it felt a bit important to look at the grading system currently in place at our college, and address the issues that we face with what is currently being done. The grades that we receive are critical in terms of any further plans... Continue Reading →
Sudhir Kumar Pathak is someone most of us have seen on campus. He stands near hostel entrances, walks the corridors at night, or sits quietly while students pass by, usually in a hurry. For a long time, he was just part of the background for us too. It took a conversation to realise how much... Continue Reading →
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