QUARKS
Quarks is the undergraduate magazine of IISc, offering a glimpse into our vibrant student community.
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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...
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...
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...
उस्ताद जी (Ustad Ji)
एक पुलिस वाले की यादों में बसा उस्ताद जी का वह घर, जहाँ संगीत की धुनों और घरेलू झगड़ों के बीच ज़िंदगी के कई रंग...
ঈদের আগের রাত (The Night Before Eid)
জীবনের এই নবীন অধ্যায়ে, আনন্দের আবহেও মনের একাকিত্ব আর অনুতাপের এক মরমী প্রকাশ।
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....
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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 longing to see, feel, and experience a world it never knew existed.
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, betrayals, and the fragile hope that remains.
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.
Bring Thy Walls Down
授与白真さん(Shin San)
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 life with a clearer mind.
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.
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 connections, kindness, and the quiet support systems that turn unfamiliar places into something that feels like home.
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.
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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