Quarks is the undergraduate magazine of IISc, offering a glimpse into our vibrant student community.
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with broken eyes
A poem about awakening, new beginnings, and the quiet acceptance of reality.
वे कौन है?
प्रेम और स्वतंत्रता पर एक तीखा प्रहार करती कविता।
A Soldier's Ballad
A haunting reflection on the hidden costs of duty and the weight of unerasable memories.
Women of March
A reflection on the March sisters from 'Little Women' and how their story continues to celebrate womanhood across generations.
When Exploration Refuses to End - The Opportunity Rover
A look at the legacy of the Opportunity Rover, a mission that redefined our understanding of Mars and the endurance of human curiosity.
Wheels in frame
Late-night campus walks always hit differently.
The Sixth Sense: Biological right to art
Every human being is blessed with a natural ability to appreciate and interpret art—a 'sixth sense' that is an integral part of being human.
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कविता - Expression, Free Verse
कविता में शब्दों के बीच का मौन, अव्यक्त और अज्ञेय का सौंदर्य।
Third Year UG Interviews
A series of interviews conducted by Rahul, a third-year undergraduate at IISc, featuring fellow students across different majors, unveils the beauty and the beast… of what is happening in the lives of third-year UGs. It offers insights into academics, but also their motivation and interest in research, as well as friendships and non-academic activities, which still make the most of it.
The broken vow
A poignant poem about a broken life and the search for an ideal.
Of course! I know you then...
A poem about recognition and shared moments of beauty.
Before infinity
A romantic free verse on the feeling of insignificance in the vast cosmos, where only the love for another remains constant.
Leap of faith!
The story of Professor Anand Srivastava and the 'leap of faith' that led him from naval architecture to biophysics.
I do not wish for peace
A powerful free verse exploring guilt, anguish, and the resilient pursuit of redemption amidst an inner storm.
The Journey of Life
A thrilling account of a 1500km road trip across Andhra Pradesh, exploring the 'Grand Canyon of India' and the resilience of friendship.
Away from Home...
An extract from the 2nd edition, reflecting on the last day at home and the love of a mother's cooking before heading to IISc.
The Proof
A gripping fiction piece from the 3rd edition about a mathematician's discovery that challenges the foundations of logic itself.
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