I.I.M.U.N. Blog
Something intended to be a tool of responsibility, particularly when established mechanisms were found to require never-ending efforts to yield results. Cancel culture or social media at large gave voice to those who had long been silenced, particularly survivors of abuse, marginalised communities, and whistleblowers. But like most things on the internet, what started with […]
The table thump that made it to the headlines, I am sure if you are on any social media platform, you are aware of what we are talking about. Magnus Carlsen, slamming the table as Gukesh D, India’s teen hero, outplays him with a cool grin. X trended, with people tweeting, “Gukesh just shook the […]
As a child, it was always my dream to go to the United States, and when people used to ask me why, my only answer was that it was so famous and powerful. If asked the same question now, my answer will definitely not be the same. A country that was once leading a unipolar […]
Following the battle of belonging in 2024, a new battle has erupted in Maharashtra. A state that, over the years, has seen the rise and fall of many political giants has experienced political turbulence, especially in the assembly over the last 7 years. This turbulence began from the time the results for the 2019 state […]
India’s a land teeming with voices, where languages mingle like spices in a street-food chaat, creating a vibrant, cacophonous symphony. With 22 official languages, more than 1,600 dialects, and as many scripts as there are stalls in a marketplace, language is not just for speaking—it’s the pulse of culture, identity, and everyday life. In crowded […]
When the world collapses, it walks- They were clinging to survival—quite literally. Four Nigerian men, their bodies trembling with exhaustion and fear, huddle above the rudder of a massive cargo ship for two weeks as it crosses the Atlantic Ocean. The photo of their rescue in Brazil shocked the world: soaked and barely alive after […]
Procrastination is the intentional delay of tasks despite knowing it will lead to negative consequences. It’s not simply a matter of laziness or poor time management—it’s a complex emotional coping mechanism. According to Dr. Tim Pychyl, a renowned psychologist from Carleton University, procrastination is fundamentally an emotion regulation problem. When a task evokes feelings of […]
Since the 2000s, there has been a rapid and massive change in technology; one such significant change is the rapid growth and accessibility of AI technology, although AI was first invented in 1956 by Alan Turing and McCarthy. Nowadays, you can find AI every day around you, from automated customer service chatbots to ChatGPT, Claud, […]
Rising tall on the golden coast of Puri, where waves hum old songs, the Jagannath Temple’s tower shines in the Odisha sun. Built in the 12th century for Lord Jagannath, a beloved representation of Vishnu, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra, this hallowed site forms the cornerstone of Indian religion. It draws individuals from all […]
Let’s travel back in time to a century when South India did not consist of so many different states but one presidency, Madras. The regions that are now known as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and parts of Odisha and Telangana were once all together known as the Madras presidency, a key administrative location […]