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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with bright eyes
A sunflower's dance with the distant sun. A story of growth, tropism, and the beautiful fallacy of a heart that burns while rooted to home.
कलाम-ए-रफ़्ता
एक माँ की ममता और एक रूह की पुकार। मौत ने जिस्म तो मिट्टी में मिला दिया, पर क्या वो उन यादों को मिटा पाएगी जो आज भी कहकशाओं के बीच ज़िंदा हैं?
I set sail for another hour
If faith has brought me this far, then faith shall sail me yonder. A fearless step out of the night and into the rosy dawn of a new beginning.
Endings are never easy, are they?
The corridors feel longer today. A final cycle ride through old routes, cherishing the privilege of having something—and someone—so precious to miss.
Before Everything Ends
Dad, I wasn't your rising sun. A heart-wrenching dive into the shadows of expectations and the quiet peace found in finally letting go.
The End of My World
When the train of existence roars past, leaving us on a cold platform of loss, can we find the strength to keep the fire burning for those who left?
Memories We Carry
Life at IISc is a whirlwind of deadlines and laughter, but the hardest part is realizing when a chapter is finally closing. A tribute to the people who became 'home'.
मौत तू एक कविता है
ज़िंदगी एक अधूरी किताब है जिसका आखिरी सबक है मौत। एक पुलिसवाले की डायरी और जेल की दीवारों पर उकेरी गई वो शायरी, जो मरकर भी ज़िंदा रही।
Endnotes: An Insider's Look
Beyond grades and CGPAs lies the real soul of IISc. From midnight relativity sessions to radioactive rocks in the Main Building, this is how learning actually feels.
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.
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