QUARKS
Quarks is the undergraduate magazine of IISc, offering a glimpse into our vibrant student community.
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What happens when you take a ‘break’
The world continues spinning even when we stop. Yet, within that pause lies an opportunity to untangle our thoughts, question our assumptions, and return to...
People we meet on vacation
A journey across continents begins not with a flight, but with the people who make it possible. This essay is a heartfelt reflection on unexpected...
குயில் (Koel)
A sheltered cuckoo lives content within the familiar walls of a palace, unaware of the world beyond its cage. But one voice changes everything—awakening a...
A Flower in Bloom
A fleeting dream reveals the sorrowful tale of a flower—proud, beautiful, and painfully naive. As each petal falls, it becomes a story of love’s promises,...
Cacophony of Silence
Behind every door lies a different version of pain. As the hallway unfolds, the boundary between the observer and the wounded becomes increasingly unclear.
Bring Thy Walls Down
授与白真さん(Shin San)
6E7586 Among the Planets
A journey beyond the familiar, capturing the wonder of the night sky and humanity’s fascination with the worlds beyond. A visual ode to curiosity, exploration,...
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The Wait
A melancholic tale of love preserved through time, where a lonely soul waits beside a forgotten pedestal for a beloved who may never return. Through memories of moonlit nights and fleeting beauty, the poem captures the ache of longing and the quiet persistence of hope.
The cage of memories
A quiet ode to memories that refuse to fade. Through a forgotten violin, an untouched butterfly, and a tree grown from shared dreams, the poem captures the bittersweet pain of missing someone who once made life complete.
Home is where I want to be
Life spins endlessly like a grand carousel—offering wonders, stories, and fleeting joys. Yet, after gathering all its treasures, the soul finds that the greatest comfort lies in the familiar embrace of its own home.
Trekking to Heaven
A journey into the Himalayas becomes more than a trek through mountains—it becomes a journey inward. Amidst towering peaks, silent valleys, and moments of solitude, this story captures the beauty of nature and the lessons learned along the way.
Pastels
A farewell painted in the colours of memory, this poem captures the quiet ache of leaving behind a home, a family, and a version of oneself. Through fragments of everyday moments, it explores how nostalgia lingers long after we have moved on.
Everything Means Nothing To Me: Part-2
A journey back home becomes a journey inward, as the narrator revisits memories, relationships, and versions of himself left behind. Between Chennai’s familiar warmth and Bangalore’s unsettling distance, he grapples with identity, nostalgia, and the quiet ache of growing up.
WONDERLA- A journey into the benefits of stupidity and teenage recklessness
A spontaneous escape from the rigours of first semester turns into a day of chaos, courage, and questionable decisions. Follow eleven IISc freshers as they discover that sometimes the best memories are born from bad planning, teenage recklessness, and a little bit of stupidity.
Life Doesn’t Autoplay Background Music
A poem on the search for life's hidden soundtrack, and the realization that sometimes the most meaningful music is the one we find within ourselves.
Music and the Window Seat
A heartfelt letter exploring the therapeutic power of watching the world through a window with calming music as your only companion.
Cosmic GPS
The Global Positioning System relies on billion-light-year-distant quasars to keep your phone's location honest. Discover the unlikely connection between black holes and Google Maps.
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