Quarks is the undergraduate magazine of IISc, offering a glimpse into our vibrant student community.
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Quarks, the IISc UG magazine, stands as a collective voice of undergraduates, capturing their science, stories, struggles, and creativity across generations.
AthleticIISM and CulturalIICM
An account on IICM and IISM
The Wall
A natural aspect of human life is aging, but coming to terms with it, is a very complicated process. This wonderful piece explores and builds...
Ramblings on Epistemology, Science, and Cognitive Biases
The appeal to rationality, has become something of a very popular phrase in the recent past. But, in some sense, how do we even know...
The Importance Of Being Earnest
In this very monotonous life, students require the daily help for myriad of tasks, this article wonderfully elucidates and interviews many such people.
Hysteresis And Impedance Of An AMP
A witty, humorous first-person ramble that feels like a friend's chat. Engaging, thought-provoking, and increasingly absurd with an unexpected twist.
Contentment
In an increasingly hedonistic world, the urge to consume and seek gratification often raises the question: Am I truly happy with who I am or...
Average
Sometimes, you must let your world fall apart to rebuild it with truth.
LATEST READS
A reminder
A free verse on faint memories and the brilliant spark of courage in the dark.
FiRST SEM KI जुगलबंदी
A humorous and nostalgic reflection on the chaotic, overwhelming, yet ultimately rewarding experience of the very first semester at IISc.
Graveyard of Dead Poets
A haunting elegy to love and passion, now decayed into the stifling stench of habit, entombed in the graveyard of dead poets.
Borrowed Time
Many live troubled lives, unable to afford a break to experience or imagine life's beauty and calm. A young person strives to use her hour of prayer meaningfully.
Bleedings Of A Tame Beast
Tame and sane, I will no longer paint the world's suffering in red, but I shall spit blood and let it speckle the walls instead.
I Miss you Mother
An expression of loss and love, remembering a mother through the twinkling stars.
Memories: a sojourn
A reflection on the bygone moments that elusively peek into the undulating crevices of time.
Exploring Skandagiri and Kuntibetta
A thrilling adventure exploring two of Bangalore's most beautiful trekking locations: Skandagiri and Kuntibetta.
Redemption
A reflection on battling an inner monster and finally finding freedom and love.
The last tread
A thoughtful reflection on time, missed opportunities, and the steps we take in life.
नकाब या ख्वाब!
A Hindi free verse exploring the many masks people wear and the dreams or compulsions hidden behind them.
वेदना का नाद
A Hindi poem expressing deep inner sorrow under the beauty of a full moon night.
A first-year perspective
Change is never easy. Each year, around 160 students join IISc, coming together to form a close-knit undergraduate community...
A dozen problems all around
A deep dive into how simulating conversations and analysing conversational parameters can reveal the intricate structure of human interactions.
A Magical Morning at ISKCON Bengaluru
A spontaneous 4 AM cycling trip to the ISKCON temple that turned into an unforgettable experience blending spirituality, art, and culture.
Anthropology Redefined
Exploring the paradigm shift towards deep ecology, moving from an anthropocentric view to recognizing our place within the web of life.
Bharathnatyam
A personal narrative on the journey of learning Bharathnatyam and how it shaped the author's life, focus, and happiness.
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.
